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Chapter 149: Wei Zian's Request to Go Out
"An'er, you... you said that the Wei family wants to hold a grand ceremony for you to become my disciple?"
Ma Gu stuttered.
"Yes, Master," Wei Zian nodded vigorously. "My father said that the initiation ceremony in the mountains was too simple and that I didn't even have a proper gift for you, which was unfair to you, Master. So he wants to hold another ceremony to make it up to you!"
"This... I, Ma Gu, am undeserving," Ma Gu was completely stunned.
He never expected the Wei family to do something like this.
To be honest, ever since they returned to the county seat, he had been pondering how to handle his master-disciple relationship with Wei Zian.
Ma Gu was well aware of his own limitations.
To be fair, with his abilities, he truly didn't have the qualifications to be Wei Zian's master.
The Wei family had many powerful martial artists, and even the most ordinary among them far surpassed his own minor Muscle Control Realm.
What merit or ability did he have to be the young master of the Wei family's master?
If word got out, people would likely laugh their teeth out.
Aside from fearing that others would accuse him of seeking fame and fortune, Ma Gu was more concerned about hindering Wei Zian's future in martial arts.
After all, he knew that there wasn't much he could teach Wei Zian.
With Wei Zian's talent for martial arts, it wouldn't be long before he caught up to his own cultivation level.
At that time, he would be even less qualified to be his master.
However, ever since arriving at the Wei residence, the entire family had shown him great respect, treating him as Wei Zian's master.
This made it difficult for Ma Gu to find an opportunity to speak up.
Now, hearing Wei Zian say that the Wei family wanted to hold a grand ceremony for them, Ma Gu felt even more apprehensive.
"An'er, why don't you go and tell the head of the Wei family that we don't need to hold the ceremony?"
After much hesitation, Ma Gu finally spoke.
"Why, Master?" Wei Zian asked, confused.
"It's mainly because my cultivation is too low, and I won't be able to live up to the occasion. I'm afraid I'll embarrass you then," Ma Gu sighed. "I always felt that I'm not capable of being your master. Many of the elders in your mansion are much stronger and more suitable to be your master."
Given the Wei family's status in the county, if they were to hold a grand initiation ceremony, they would surely invite important members of other families to witness the event.
Just thinking about all the martial artists who would be present made Ma Gu's heart feel hollow.
"But I only want you as my master!" Wei Zian said earnestly. "Master, from the moment you scolded me and woke me up, I understood many things.
"Disciple knows what you mean, and while the Silver Moon Guards' leaders in the mansion are strong, they are too concerned about my identity. Even if they teach me, they just indulge and praise me superficially, rarely pointing out my shortcomings.
If it were the old me, I might have thought that was fine. Disciple used to find martial arts training arduous, and the leaders' leniency suited my desires.
But after experiencing so many things these days, Disciple understands that in this world, everything can be deceiving except for one's own strength.
Without strength, one will be bullied and unable to protect even those one wants to protect.
Disciple knows that I am lazy and undisciplined by nature, and it will be difficult for me to endure hardship. If I want to achieve something in my cultivation, I must have someone strictly supervise me.
The leaders in the mansion cannot do this, but Master, you will truly think for the disciple and not let me slack off.
So, Master, I beg you not to abandon me and continue to teach and guide me in my future cultivation."
Wei Zian was naturally clever.
It was just that the Wei family's superior status in the county had made him believe that even if he didn't work hard his entire life, he would still live comfortably.
It was only when the Heavenly Cyan Sect attacked that he realized that the family's influence, which he had once been so proud of, meant nothing in the face of true power.
These days of fleeing had taught him many lessons he had never considered before.
Outside the city gate, he had witnessed the battles between Lu Qing and the burly man, the clash of auras between the old ancestor and Wang Cangyi, and the awe-inspiring might of the old doctor.
While he was deeply shocked, he also fully realized that only one's own strength was true power.
From that moment on, a desire was born in his heart.
He hoped that one day he, too, would possess such formidable power.
Even if he couldn't reach the level of Lu Qing and the others, getting somewhat close would be good enough.
Looking at Wei Zian's earnest expression, Ma Gu's mind wandered.
He never expected that his disciple would say such things.
That young master Wei, once infamous in the county for his arrogance, whom everyone had avoided, seemed to have truly grown up.
"Master, please agree, disciple begs you!"
Seeing Ma Gu's silence, Wei Zian pleaded again.
Looking at the expectant look in the disciple's eyes, Ma Gu suddenly smiled.
"Okay, since you put it that way, it would be too unkind for Master to refuse."
"Master, you agreed? Then I'll go find Mother and prepare a gift for the ceremony!"
Hearing this, Wei Zian was overjoyed. He quickly bowed to Ma Gu and then ran outside.
Ma Gu wanted to call him back, but the words got stuck in his throat.
His hand hung in mid-air for a while before Ma Gu smiled and shook his head.
Alright, a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do. Since I agreed, there's no need to hesitate anymore.
It's just a ceremony, how dangerous could it be compared to being chased by assassins in the mountains that day?
After adjusting his mindset, Ma Gu became more relaxed.
As everyone was having breakfast in the dining hall, when Wei Xinghe mentioned this matter, Ma Gu appeared very calm.
"This matter is up to you, Wei Family Head. However, the ceremony is a big deal, and I'm afraid I'll have to inform my clan about it first."
"Of course, I'll send someone to deliver the invitation later and personally visit to explain the situation." Wei Xinghe said.
"That's absolutely not necessary, Wei Family Head. If you personally visit, it might cause unnecessary speculations from others in the city." Ma Gu quickly said.
Considering Wei Xinghe's special status, if he personally visited, he didn't know how the County Lord's Mansion would react.
Unlike the Wei Family, they were quite reverent towards that somewhat mysterious County Lord. They were a small family, so they had to consider his reaction.
Wei Xinghe thought about it and felt that it made sense, so he nodded and said, "Then I'll have Ah Hai deliver the invitation and represent me to visit later."
"That's fine."
Hearing this, Ma Gu finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"Ma, I'm going out too. Let's go together."
While they were eating, Lu Qing suddenly said.
"Where are you going, Lu Little Master?" Wei Xinghe asked.
"I want to take Xiao Yan around the city and show her the sights. I've always been curious about the cities in this world, so it's a good opportunity now that I'm here."
Lu Qing had always been curious about the cities in this world. Now that he had the chance, he wanted to see if he could obtain some information he wanted.
"Then I'll arrange for someone to guide Lu Little Master around the city." Wei Xinghe said.
"No need, Wei Family Head. I'll just take Xiao Yan for a walk and see the sights. It'll feel awkward if someone follows us." Lu Qing smiled and refused.
Wei Xinghe was about to say something, but he changed his mind. With Lu Qing's strength, there was no one in the city who could threaten him. Even if he wanted to enter the County Lord's Mansion, no one could stop him.
So, he didn't mention sending someone to follow them.
Wei Zian wanted to follow, but Wei Furen glared at him, so he had to swallow his words.
Thus, after they finished their breakfast, Lu Qing carried Xiao Yan and Xiao Li followed behind him as they prepared to leave.
As for Lao Dafei, he wasn't interested in sightseeing.
On the contrary, when he heard Wei Xinghe say that the Wei Family's library had some rare medical books, his eyes lit up, and he expressed his desire to borrow and read them.
"Lu Little Master, this is some money and silver prepared by Furen for you to use in the city. If it's not enough, just mention our Wei Family's name, and someone will settle the bill for you, so don't worry."
Before they left, Wei Daguan gave Lu Qing a money bag.
Lu Qing opened it and saw several gold ingots, some loose silver, and a few silver notes inside.
The total amount was quite substantial.
He smiled and didn't refuse, "I understand, please thank Furen on my behalf."
"Ma, I'm leaving now."
Carrying Xiao Yan, with Xiao Li on his shoulders, Lu Qing waved and walked out.
He had originally wanted to leave with Ma Gu.
However, when he saw that Ma Gu had a lot of things prepared by the Wei Family, with over ten servants carrying large boxes, he didn't know what was inside, so he felt it was too troublesome and didn't want to wait any longer.
In the end, Lu Qing didn't leave through the main gate of the Wei Family.
You know, with Wei Xinghe's status, the entire Wei Family was probably being watched by countless eyes.
This was also one of the reasons why he didn't want to leave with Wei Zian.
He wanted to take a good look around the city, not be watched like a monkey.
Carrying Xiao Yan, Lu Qing finally found a relatively secluded spot along the wall and waved to a Silver Moon Guard secretly guarding a corner of the wall. With agile movements, he climbed over the wall and left.
Leaving only that Silver Moon Guard standing there speechlessly.
After a while, he finally came back to his senses and went to report to the Chief Manager.
(End of Chapter)
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