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Chapter 943: Chapter 943: Waiting
"Where are the foreign journalists?"
"They’re all behaving themselves, and there’s a translator with them, so they won’t act out of line."
Su Yuanyuan nodded. That’s for the best, let those journalists report on it. Let them think it over: it’s not about not taking action, it’s about waiting for the right opportunity.
"Is the venue still normal?"
"Still fine, nothing unexpected happened even until the end. Actually, I think this public trial is the safest. No one would dare cause trouble in such an emotionally charged atmosphere. If anything happens, they probably won’t be able to get away."
After lunch ended, Zhang Chunsheng went to Zeng Zhenqing’s office.
Su Yuanyuan and Lu Chengmin returned to the office. "We have a lot of issues to deal with this time, especially with those who keep shouting about human rights."
"I know, I’ll handle it."
"You’ll definitely be challenged. I reckon this assembly will have someone trying to provoke you."
"Am I supposed to be afraid? Don’t worry, I’ve already thought about what to say."
"It’s going to be even more dangerous going over there. After all, they harbor resentment."
"Hmm, all right then."
Su Yuanyuan prepared herself. In the Cultivation World, the father and his three sons finally relaxed completely.
Even though they felt somewhat assured of their ability to leave, as long as they remained, they still felt uncertain.
Normal people are like this; the more you care about something, the less certainty you feel inside.
Currently, the Wolf Tooth Mountain Market is overcrowded because disciples from all the large Sects have arrived. Loose Cultivators thought something might happen at the Wolf Tooth Mountain Market this time, so they’ve come according to the trend.
The streets are bustling with people. In the evening, many people are simply meditating right on the street. The father and sons decided not to go out; it’s too chaotic.
With so many people, conflicts are bound to occur, and patrols frequently have to chase off cultivators.
There’s still a bit more than half a year left. For cultivators, this time isn’t long; a few meditation sessions could pass it.
But the father and sons can’t do that. They can’t calm themselves. They can’t even meditate.
So they began to learn these skills. Tan Shaoting believed that only knowledge you store in your mind is truly yours, fearing a repeat of the previous event where he was left with nothing.
That day, while they were painting talismans, someone knocked on the array outside. "You three continue, I’ll go take a look."
Outside stood a group from the Shushan Sect, led by a mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator.
"Uncle-Master, please come in."
"I heard you never go out?"
"Uncle-Master, it’s too chaotic outside, who knows which Immortal or God is out there. It’s better to stay in with the children and learn some skills."
"Hmm, it’s good you think this way."
As the group came in, Qi Yan and the other two quickly put away the talismans on the table.
Tan Shaoting invited them to sit. "Uncle-Master, I wonder what’s the purpose of your visit?"
"There’s an ancient cultivator’s abode nearby, and we thought to invite you along."
Tan Shaoting glanced at his three children and shook his head. "Thank you, Uncle-Master, but I won’t be going. I don’t feel assured leaving the three children here alone, which means I have no fate with the ancient cultivator’s abode."
"It’s an ancient cultivator’s abode, you don’t want to take a look?"
"No, nothing is more important than these three. Thank you, Uncle-Master, for thinking of us."
"All right, if you’re not coming, then we’ll set off, the six of us."
Tan Shaoting and his three sons respectfully saw them off.
"Dad, how come they have so many leads on cultivator’s abodes?" Qi Hong asked disdainfully.
Tan Shaoting shook his head. "Not sure, but as long as we don’t get involved, it’s fine."
"I feel it can’t be anything good. In such a crowded place, suddenly saying there’s an abode... could it be bait?" Qi Wen laughed.
Qi Yan nodded in agreement. "I think so too. They’re a bit too obsessed with these things. I don’t believe such good fortune is just waiting around."
"Let’s not worry about them. Whatever they want to do is their business, as long as we don’t go.
You stay at home, I’m heading to the Duobao Pavilion to pick up the Spirit Rice I ordered."
Tan Shaoting meant to be well-prepared. If they ever returned, the family could enjoy these, and even though they won’t have miraculous effects, they should still strengthen the body.
"Dad, did you order the seeds?"
"I did, but not many, too conspicuous that way. If possible, we’ll slowly cultivate them ourselves."
After stepping out of the array, it felt like entering a free market, though it wasn’t—it’s just that there were too many people.
Tan Shaoting disliked this, and hurried to Duobao Pavilion, where the situation was even worse, people packed the area layer after layer.
After a long wait, Tan Shaoting finally got his turn. The waiter recognized this big customer who visited every so often.
The shopkeeper also saw Tan Shaoting. "Mr. Tan, please, this way to the private room."
Once inside, the shopkeeper let out a sigh. "So many people, if it continues, something’s bound to happen.
Mr. Tan, here is your Spirit Rice and Spirit Plant seeds. What are you collecting these for, if I may ask?"
"Not for anything particular, just thinking of trying to brew some wine. With so many people, I prefer not to go out. At home, I can’t always meditate, so I’m looking for things to do."
The shopkeeper nodded knowingly. "That’s a good idea."
"The Spirit Plant seeds are for the kids when they’re bored. They have Wood Spirit Roots, and now have some time on their hands. I’m letting them try with some common seeds first, then perhaps they’ll try others when they can accelerate growth."
"That works, gives them a way to practice as well. Very good."
Tan Shaoting took the Storage Bag. "Shopkeeper, I won’t disturb you further. Thank you."
"Mr. Tan, you’re too kind."
Exiting Duobao Pavilion, Tan Shaoting felt he was being followed by several groups of people.
Indeed, where there’s a crowd, there’s trouble. He didn’t linger and headed directly to the Spiritual Food Pavilion, ordering lots of snacks and food; after all, they still needed to eat during this period.
Returning and telling the kids about the outside situation.
Even Wolf Tooth Mountain wasn’t safe to enter. With so many people here, there should be even more at the mountain.
"There must be lots of robbers."
"Naturally, there are always those who want something for nothing or eyeing a fortune."
Tan Shaoting listened to his children’s conversation, absentmindedly playing with a mirror in his hand.
"Dad, do we really have to give the Shushan Sect a Vermilion Fruit Tree?" Qi Hong wasn’t thrilled.
"Yes, to settle the karma between us, and I also want to keep the six-color stone. If one is missing, let them find it themselves.
Our arrival on this continent was due to fate, upon leaving, we should do what we can." Tan Shaoting took the opportunity to teach the children.
If a cultivator gets intertwined with karma, it can lead to trouble, potentially resulting in fortunes being linked, which would be a real problem.