Chapter 211: Chapter 149: Dawn 4

“Master Zhang, not only will you not lose your daughter, but she will become even more devoted to you. Once I pass the Martial Examination and become a Martial Arts Scholar, the entire Zhang Family will be exempt from taxes. After Mr. Liu passes away, your daughter will also inherit a huge fortune. For you, Master Zhang, there is absolutely no loss in this. You’re just helping two people unburden their hearts at the same time.”

Chu Lingguang stood up and lifted the curtain to the side room. Landlord Zhang saw Zhang Jiatting’s eyes were red-rimmed. The father and daughter looked at each other, and Zhang Jiatting choked out, “Father, you raised me. Even if my birth father has immense wealth, I will never leave you. It’s just… he’s all alone, and he spent over ten years searching before he finally found me in Zhang Family Gully. I can’t bear to watch him grow old alone.”

“This…”

Landlord Zhang turned away. He knew, of course, that Mr. Liu had met with Zhang Jiatting alone. He had vehemently opposed it, fearing his daughter would be taken away.

But now, Chu Lingguang had intervened.

Coupled with Zhang Jiatting’s sincere and heartfelt plea.

Landlord Zhang gritted his teeth and said, “If he can promise that he’ll only acknowledge Jiatting as his daughter and not take her away, then I… I’ll agree to their reunion as a favor to Scholar Chu.”

“Thank you, Master Zhang!”

Chu Lingguang was overjoyed.

After bidding farewell to Landlord Zhang, he immediately found Mr. Liu and explained Landlord Zhang’s condition.

Mr. Liu said through tears, “Where could an old man like me take Jiatting? As long as he lets me acknowledge her, I would rather die here in Zhang Family Gully than go anywhere else.”

“Mr. Liu, to avoid idle gossip, I suggest you formally acknowledge Jiatting as your goddaughter,” Chu Lingguang advised. “That way, you two can visit each other often, and Master Zhang won’t have any second thoughts.”

“Excellent. That’s an excellent idea.”

「Three days later.」

Mr. Liu took Zhang Jiatting as his “goddaughter.”

He also held a banquet to celebrate with the villagers.

After everyone had eaten and drunk their fill.

Mr. Liu led Zhang Jiatting over to Chu Lingguang. Inside the room, the father and daughter knelt before him.

“Mr. Liu, Jiatting, you mustn’t!”

Chu Lingguang had anticipated this and quickly helped them up.

“Scholar Chu, your good deed is immeasurable. In all my years of searching for my daughter, I traveled far and wide and came across this item by chance. I now present it to you, Scholar Chu, in the hopes that it will help you in the Martial Arts Examination.”

Mr. Liu took out an old Skin Shaft.

Chu Lingguang was puzzled, but he accepted it with both hands. A line of text immediately appeared before his eyes.

(Helped Mr. Liu and his daughter reunite. Gained 1231 Favor Points.)

Chu Lingguang was stunned. ’So many Favor Points! It’s clear how valuable the Skin Shaft is, and how deep Mr. Liu’s gratitude runs.’

“Thank you, Scholar Chu, for helping me resolve this matter. I toast to you, Scholar Chu, and wish you success in the examinations.”

Just as Chu Lingguang was about to open and inspect it, Landlord Zhang walked in, carrying a pot of wine and two empty bowls. He filled them both and handed one to Chu Lingguang.

“You were the one who had to find peace in your own heart. You’re too kind, Master Zhang.”

Chu Lingguang took the wine and downed it in one gulp with Landlord Zhang.

Another line of text appeared before his eyes.

(Helped Landlord Zhang resolve his inner turmoil. Gained 16 Favor Points. Received gratitude from both Mr. Liu and Landlord Zhang. Acquired one copy of the “Great River Operation Method.”)

A look of delight once again crossed Chu Lingguang’s face.

He already knew that if one action helped two people at the same time, and he earned the gratitude of both parties, he could receive a Cultivation Technique or Martial Arts as a reward.

He hadn’t expected that helping Mr. Liu and his daughter reunite would earn him over a thousand Favor Points, as well as a copy of the “Great River Operation Method.” He just didn’t know what effect this Operation Technique would have.

’And what is this rolled-up Skin Shaft from Mr. Liu? I’m currently struggling to increase my strength for my one-month agreement with Samba. Perhaps this is the light at the end of the tunnel.’

(I didn’t mean to post this after midnight, I just got carried away writing and couldn’t stop. I added an extra two thousand words, which is why it’s so late.)

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