Chapter 2: The Confused Widow
"Don't listen to that kid's nonsense, he's cheating!"
"Brother Zhao, do you think we are three-year-old children? You alone cannot consume the Dan King's life savings. It is better to speak out so that you and your fellow disciples can shoulder the burden together if something happens."
"Brother Zhao, be careful of greed!"
As they talked, they formed an encirclement, obviously not wanting the other party to get away with it easily.
"You guys... Hey, let me go find the steward to make the decision!"
Senior Brother Zhao glared at Xiao Jingsheng fiercely, knowing that even with a few more mouths he couldn't explain it clearly, so he left angrily.
The rest of them were not willing to let the other party get away, so they chased after him.
"Hmph!" Xiao Jingsheng sneered but said nothing.
He diverted the trouble away and temporarily got rid of these troublemakers, then he looked ahead.
After a long time, Xiao Jingsheng reluctantly withdrew his gaze, feeling filled with emotion.
Life must go on after all. Xiao Jingsheng rubbed the little head beside him and stepped forward to comfort him softly: "Madam, the deceased is gone, please accept my condolences!"
Hearing the noise behind her, Xia Zhixuan paused in grief. She wiped her eyes, raised her orchid finger to half-cover her outline, lowered her chin, and slowly turned around: "I wonder what my late husband told Jingsheng before he died?"
Normally, due to the etiquette of a disciple, he had never looked her straight in the face, for fear of disturbing her anger. It was during this glance that Xiao Jingsheng saw the other person's full appearance for the first time.
The makeup was light, just a little powder, but even so it was still difficult to conceal the other person's extraordinary face. The slender eyebrows added a sense of sorrow, which made people involuntarily feel a little pity.
The ink-black silk was slightly coiled under the phoenix hairpins, and the loose robe was covered on the slender body.
Perhaps because he had been watching for too long, Xiao Jingsheng's breathing gradually became heavy, and an immature idea popped up in his mind uncontrollably.
No wonder the old guy who has always been obsessed with alchemy would be greedy for the beauty of an ordinary woman at his age. He never thought that she was so beautiful!
"Jingsheng?"
"Jing Sheng..."
Seeing that the other party did not answer, Xia Zhixuan called out softly several times, and her voice became more and more timid.
Damn, the sign of maturity once again controls my vision and hearing!
The King of Dan trusts me so much, how can I... Be kind again and again, Comrade Xiao Jingsheng!
In a trance, Xiao Jingsheng also realized his own loss of composure. He coughed lightly and then glanced at the two people in front of him. After considering for a moment, he tentatively asked, "Elder, have you discussed the arrangements for the funeral with Madam before this?"
Even though the King of Dan asked me to take care of his wife and daughter, I couldn't just say to him, "You will live with me from now on."
Instead of doing that, it is better to test the other party's plans first.
If the couple had already discussed it, it would have saved a lot of trouble.
As expected, after Xiao Jingsheng mentioned this, the face of the elder lady in front of him suddenly flushed. She looked away and said, "To be honest with you, Jingsheng, my late husband did mention this to my concubine. I'm afraid... I'm afraid I'll have to bother you more in the future."
[Hehehe, I never thought that everything would go so smoothly. A weak woman who can't even tie a chicken with one hand, without the support she had in the past, how can she survive in this world? Since the old man has arranged it so well, it is tantamount to telling you that why don't you follow the trend and put this woman in bed, so as not to let down the Dan King's kindness. It's better to do it today than tomorrow, in front of the mourning hall today...]
Funeral hall, your sister!
You can't get along with the funeral home, right?
The Dan King's body is still warm, are you speaking human language?
Xiao Jingsheng was ashamed to be associated with such an inhumane narrator, and bowed with both hands: "Although the elder and I are not in the name of master and disciple, I have been deeply loved by you. You have taught me a lot in the way of alchemy and I have made some progress. As the saying goes, a drop of kindness should be repaid with a spring. Now that the elder has passed away, if Madam has no idea for the time being, you can stay in my humble home. During this time, I will take good care of you and your daughter."
Hearing the other party's promise, Xia Zhixuan's eyes were filled with tears. She walked forward and pulled her daughter to kneel in front of Xiao Jingsheng: "It's not a pity for me, a mortal girl with no spiritual roots, to die, but my little girl is still young and should not suffer this disaster. I hope Jingsheng will remember our past feelings and preserve this bloodline for my late husband. In the future, I will be your slave and never be able to repay you."
"Caiwei, thank your godfather quickly."
“…”
I never expected that the elder lady was even more anxious than me. The word "godfather" was really fabricated!
Xiao Jingsheng's eyes moved slightly, and he probably understood what the other party meant. This was because he was afraid that he would have evil intentions in the future and his young daughter would be harmed, so he set the seniority first.
But, madam, is my face really so hideous?
She's just a child!
How could I be such a shameless person?
Jiang Caiwei was only three years old now, and she couldn't understand how the brother Jingsheng in her impression could become her father. But she always loved this brother who would tell her bedtime stories, so she called out crisply, "Daddy."
Xiao Jingsheng subconsciously glanced at the Dan King who was lying on the jade couch with his legs stretched out. He felt a little strange and wanted to help the mother and daughter up first, but he saw Xia Zhixuan pressing her forehead to the ground. In the end, he could only respond with a "Hey."
And the next second after Xiao Jingsheng agreed.
Suddenly, a stream of data came into his mind.
【Xia Zhixuan】
[Current status: A widow who is confused about the future]
[Current Favorability: 52 (Impression: A kind and honest person)]
[Strategy options available]
[① A widow who is anxious about her living environment. Achievement conditions: Take action without caring about Xia Zhixuan's feelings. Reward (10,000 high-quality spirit stones)]
[② A widow who has rekindled hope for survival. Achievement condition: Increase favorability by 70 or more. Reward (160 years of pure spiritual power)]
[Note: Since you have avoided a wrong choice, you will be rewarded with: 1. Breakthrough of the foundation-building barrier. 2. The Alchemy King's life-long insights into alchemy.]
Honest person?
God damn honest man?
Madam, I want to change your stereotype of me!
But then again, Xiao Jingsheng was a little surprised this time. It was the first time he saw this thing release a guide since he traveled through time. He originally thought that this narration was just a dog barking, but he didn't expect it to have such a function.
Breaking through the foundation-building barrier means that he would be able to condense the elixir fire and try to refine high-level elixirs.
And there is also the Alchemy King's lifelong insights into alchemy. Wow, I want to steal all of them back home!
This is not a trouble at all, it’s clearly a mobile gift package!
Elder, I will definitely not let you down and will take good care of your wife for you.
Damn it, it must be the evil narration that is influencing me.
Sequelae, yes, it must be sequelae!
What a despicable aftereffect!
Just as Xiao Jingsheng was feeling grief-stricken, a huge amount of information had already forcefully poured into his brain, causing it to briefly shut down.
At the same time, Xia Zhixuan, who had received the agreement, slowly raised her head, her cheeks flushed as she said, "From now on, Jingsheng can call me Zhixuan."
"This..." Xiao Jingsheng felt that the amount of information he received at once was a bit overwhelming, and he didn't know how to respond for a while.
But this time Xia Zhixuan did not force him. She bowed and said, "Now that I have accepted Jingsheng as my adoptive father, I will tell him everything my late husband asked me to do."
The highlight is here!
If the savings of a generation of Alchemy King were to be spread to the outside world, it would be enough to make those powerful Yuanying realm masters who could call the wind and rain fight for it.
Xiao Jingsheng raised his eyebrows, but his Dantian was extremely hot at the moment. He felt that a breakthrough was imminent, so he could only suppress his excitement for the time being. He raised his hand and said, "This matter is not urgent. Right now I should think about how to deal with the sect's arrangements for the elder's funeral. Madam, please take good care of the elder's body. Let me take my leave first."
Some things cannot be given by the Dan King just because he wants to. Now that he has left, everything depends on the sect’s attitude.
"It should be so." Xia Zhixuan didn't expect the other party to be so patient, and she bowed in response.
[Hint: Xia Zhixuan's favorability +1, current accumulated favorability 53! ]
Then he beckoned to the little girl who had come to his side without knowing when, and said, "Caiwei, your father has something important to deal with, you come with me first."
“…”
This name...
Xiao Jingsheng always felt that something was strange, but his body was moving very strangely at this time, so he couldn't care less. He nodded and left first.
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