Chapter 170 - 120: Clues Brought by Bai Ziqing!!

Chapter 170: Chapter 120: Clues Brought by Bai Ziqing!!

Zeng Anmin’s and Dachun’s gazes followed the cripple as he gradually faded into the distance.

"Uncle, shall we go?" Hu Zi’s somewhat exhausted voice drew Zeng Anmin’s attention.

"Done playing?" Zeng Anmin glanced at him.

"Uncle said I shouldn’t be too playful," Hu Zi answered honestly.

"Oh?" Zeng Anmin looked at him in surprise and blinked. "At an age where you can’t even control your bladder, you can already control your urge to play?!"

"I’m saving it for next time." Hu Zi mimicked Zeng Anmin’s usual smile, revealing a row of white teeth.

Alright then. "Okay, let’s go. Say goodbye," Zeng Anmin said as he picked Hu Zi up, smiling at Ying Chen.

The little monk Ying Chen smiled back. His clear eyes revealed a sense of longing. It was obvious he usually had no playmates. Spending the afternoon with Hu Zi today had allowed him to experience the childhood fun he had been missing.

"We’ll come disturb you again next time." Zeng Anmin gave the little monk a Buddhist bow.

"Please do as you wish, benefactor." Ying Chen’s smile was very pure. He had thoroughly enjoyed his time with Hu Zi.

"Goodbye, little bald head! Next time I’ll have Uncle bring me to find you again," Hu Zi said with a beaming smile, waving at Ying Chen.

"Amitabha." Ying Chen gently bowed toward the backs of the departing trio, unable to hide the smile in his eyes. It was clear, sunny, and radiant.

The journey back passed in silence.

Upon returning to the estate, Zeng Anmin spoke at length with Concubine Lin about how well-behaved Hu Zi had been at the temple. He explained that through this apology, Hu Zi had even made a new monk friend. Combined with Hu Zi’s obedient behavior since coming back, Zeng Anmin concluded, "Therefore, when educating children, you cannot rely solely on punishment. You have to let them know where they went wrong, why it was wrong, and how they should correct it in the future..."

His voice flowed endlessly. "As adults, we must lead by example..."

Concubine Lin sat in her chair, listening with a face full of smiles as Zeng Anmin recounted the day’s events. The amusement in her eyes grew increasingly rich.

"Uncle is right!" Hu Zi stood at the door with a serious expression on his little face, telling Concubine Lin, "I’ve already given that Wooden Sword to the little bald head! From now on, with my Wooden Sword in hand, no one will dare bully him!"

Hu Zi pondered seriously and muttered, "I just don’t know if he’ll be able to resist attacking other bald heads. I almost couldn’t hold back when I saw that old bald head today."

Concubine Lin’s expression stiffened slightly.

Zeng Anmin shot him a death stare.

Mid-sentence, Hu Zi suddenly felt the air turn cold. He looked up in terror, meeting Zeng Anmin’s gaze, which looked as though he were staring at a dead man. Terrified, the boy quickly shrank his neck back.

"Enough nonsense. Go to sleep right now. When you go to the academy tomorrow, don’t play with that kid named Liu Hao anymore. Did you hear me?!" Zeng Anmin glared at him coldly.

"Yes," Hu Zi nodded weakly.

Back in his own courtyard.

Zeng Anmin lay on the lounge chair, quietly looking up at the night sky. At this moment, the stars were brilliant, and a crescent moon hung vast and boundless. Letting his thoughts drift, he simply stared peacefully at the sky.

It was nearing April, and the wind in the Capital City was not cold. Since arriving in the capital, the sheer volume of events had been somewhat overwhelming. It was rare for him to have such a quiet space to himself.

"Phew." A satisfied smile appeared on Zeng Anmin’s face. "It would be great if things could always stay like this."

Resting his head on his arms, he lazily crossed his legs.

"No one to disturb me, and no annoying bullshit," he murmured. "If only Ms. Qin were here to massage my legs, and Ms. Sai to serve tea..."

As he daydreamed, the corners of his mouth curled into an uncontrollable smile. Inexplicably, the peerless and elegant figure of the Eldest Princess surfaced in his mind again. Although he hadn’t spent much time with her, her gentle, voluptuous, alluring, and mature demeanor had been deeply branded into the young man’s heart.

"Voluptuous auntie," he mused. "I just wonder if she’s kind-hearted or not."

As his thoughts wandered, Zeng Anmin felt something suddenly stand at attention.

"Ahem." He coughed awkwardly. "Damn this sixteen-year-old body."

Cursing under his breath, he stood up, ready to stretch and go back to his room to sleep. But just then, he felt a vibration coming from the Preparation Space.

BUZZ BUZZ.

"What’s that?" Zeng Anmin frowned, sinking his consciousness into the Preparation Space.

Inside, a pure white Jade Pendant was flashing with light and vibrating.

"A Communication Talisman?" Rubbing his chin, he willed the talisman into his hand. He frowned as he examined the incredibly profound runes on the jade.

As the Vast Righteous Qi in his chest slowly flowed toward the Jade Pendant...

BUZZ!!

Nourished by the Vast Righteous Qi, the flashing light on the Jade Pendant suddenly extinguished.

"Brother Quan Fu, can you hear me?" A familiar voice came from the jade. It was Bai Ziqing, who had left the capital to pursue a fugitive.

"Hey, Mr. Bai, where are you now?" Out of pure habit, Zeng Anmin brought the Jade Pendant up to his ear...

"I have already arrived in Dongshan Commandery!" Bai Ziqing’s voice suddenly boomed, vibrating so loudly it made his eardrums ring.

"Fuck!" Zeng Anmin quickly yanked the Jade Pendant away from his ear. He had unconsciously treated the thing like a cell phone. Scratching his ringing ear, he frowned at the jade and asked, "Why did you call me?"

"Nothing much, just wanted to see how you’ve been doing these past two days."

Zeng Anmin felt a dull ache in his teeth. He grumbled inwardly, "If there’s nothing much, why did you blast my ear?"

"Not bad," he replied out loud. "Attending classes, reading books. Went to Fa’an Temple today."

Too lazy to mention the matter with the Eldest Princess, Zeng Anmin decided to just shoot the breeze with Bai Ziqing about other things.