The Spirit World

Chapter 1025: As a man, you must be able to endure hardships and listen to lectures!
Lin'er, I'm sorry, I can't go back with you yet.

I know that you don't love this world, and you will feel sad even if you stay in the spirit world for one second.

But, I also have things I have to do.

"Hey! Xunhuangying! Your wool! It's too hot!" Chang Yufeng pushed Xunhuangying to the ground.

In front of the steps of the Guide Hall of Wenti County, he yawned out of boredom. He was wearing a very formal gown with his sleeves rolled up to his elbows, and he was fanning himself with a straw fan.

The sun is shining brightly, the sea is calm, and living in peace day after day seems like a dream. However, because these quiet and peaceful days are too dull, time slips away too quickly and one does not know what to do.

"What?!" Xun Huangying climbed up from the stairs, and walked up the stairs step by step. He stuck out his tongue, not like a sheep at all, but like a pug: "I am almost dying of heat~ myself, why, I am, a sheep~"

Xun Huangying fell headfirst under Chang Yufeng's fan again.

"I want to shave your hair, but you don't want to. Don't come near me before you shave your hair!" Chang Yufeng pushed Xun Huangying away, not wanting him to get close to him.

"I don't want to shave my hair. It will be so ugly after shaving! I don't want to!"

"Then don't come near me! I'm dying of heat too! Your fur is like a blanket covering me! It's so hot! I'll die of heat!"

"It's you! Can't you just stay at home in such a hot day? You have to come here to take on a guide mission. You are crazy."

"That's not like the sheep going crazy if they don't shear their wool in the summer."

Xun Huangying squeezed towards Chang Yufeng like a drill, but Chang Yufeng held his head down and refused to let Xun Huangying come over.

At this moment, Chang Yufeng was covered by shadows for an instant, and a pair of slightly worn mountain boots came into view. He looked up and saw old Tom looking at him kindly with his eyes narrowed.

"Oh, Jack, is this your little summoned beast?" Old Tom looked at the two people fighting, stood on the steps, and patted his old waist.

"Master!" Chang Yufeng stood up immediately and looked at Old Tom with awe. Xun Huangying fell to the ground at once, stood up again with a snap, snatched Chang Yufeng's fan, and started fanning it.

"Haha, come on, Jack, they said they want to see you to feel at ease." Old Tom was very satisfied with his apprentice.
"Yes! Master!" Chang Yufeng stood upright, with his head held high and his chest puffed out, looking like an adult, which made Old Tom even happier.

"The things that this caravan wants to exchange are very precious. You must use all your strength, Jack." Old Tom stroked his beard and spoke earnestly. He walked in front and Chang Yufeng followed him: "It's a good thing that you are well-known in the guide world at such a young age. The president of this chamber of commerce was very opposed to it when he knew that you were only twelve years old. I told him many times about your deeds and that the ability to communicate with living beings is very rare and can avoid many dangers. Only then did he think he could let you have a try. But he must meet you before making a decision."

"Thank you, Master! I will never let you down!"

Chang Yufeng patted his chest. Yang squinted his eyes and looked at the two of them. He felt a little bored and shook his head and sighed. He changed the fan to his other hand and fanned it frantically. He trotted to keep up with it, and the blades of the fan were shaking in the wind, and it did not bring out any cool breeze at all.

Compared to the dangers Chang Yufeng had experienced, just leading others was just a joke. Although he didn't know what Chang Yufeng was thinking, he had reason to suspect that Chang Yufeng's brain was not working well, otherwise he wouldn't come here in the middle of summer.

"You must be careful, Jack. Now that they have released the news, the Shadow Hunters in Wenti County will definitely take action. This is definitely not something that can be solved in one way. You must stay alert at all times and avoid them."

Old Tom walked through the crowded guide hall, his expression serious, not allowing any jokes. Chang Yufeng and Xun Huangying walked behind him, and the crowd looked around and instantly turned their eyes to them.

Most of the guides in Wenti County knew one thing.

The twelve-year-old genius guide was about to accept the highest-level guide mission in Wenti County - the "big order" that countless guides dreamed of. Everyone knew that if he completed this big order, the twelve-year-old boy would become famous overnight and join the ranks of the nouveau riche. It would be just a matter of time before he went from a farmer herding cattle and sheep to an aristocrat.

But they also understood the difficulty of this mission.

Just like what Old Tom said, since the matter is already "known to everyone", then the shadow hunters must have been waiting for an opportunity to act. Although the guide's duty is not to fight and kill, it is the guide's unshirkable responsibility to effectively avoid the local shadow hunters' activity areas and action times.

Chang Yufeng, who relies on his "nature affinity" ability, has communicated with animals and plants to help his clients avoid countless battles and the covetousness of shadow hunters time and time again, and he is well-known in the guide world.

Although not as capable as some adventurers with real skills, but at the age of twelve, it is already impressive enough.

"You should be familiar with the Fengxing Chamber of Commerce. Their main orders come from the Imperial Household Department. They are the second largest chamber of commerce after the Longxing Society. It is very likely that the things they are escorting this time are also related to the Imperial Household Department. You must not make any mistakes. Otherwise, you will spend your next life in prison."

"And the adventurer guild that is traveling with us this time is also quite prominent. But, to be honest, it is clear that they cannot face the ambush of the Shadow Hunters on their own."

Old Tom was keenly aware of the danger of Chang Yufeng's commission. Generally speaking, if a chamber of commerce wanted to escort a large amount of goods to the destination, a teleportation array was necessary. The goods could not withstand the "transformation" during the transmission, which would cause varying degrees of loss. In the most serious cases, it might be damaged during the transmission, which would not be worth the loss or even result in a total loss.

If you want to transport a large amount of goods, you still need sufficient manpower and material resources to escort them, and a good guide is the key to the success of the transportation.

A guide's familiarity with the local terrain and his grasp of the Shadow Hunters' positions and timing of action require outstanding personal abilities. If a guide leads the wrong way, or even knows nothing about Shadow Hunters, it is normal for the Chamber of Commerce to be looted or wiped out.

With Shadow Hunters so rampant today, it is not uncommon for Chambers of Commerce and accompanying adventurer guilds to be wiped out, which is why guides have become so important.

Chang Yufeng's affinity with nature means that he can obtain first-hand information from animals, plants and even elements, and is like a fish in water in his guiding work. This is also the key to his fame.

If the guide makes a mistake, the second group to provide insurance for the caravan is the Adventurer's Guild that accepts the commission. They accept the commission, accompany the caravan to protect the guild and the goods, and fight against the Shadow Hunters when necessary, or even sacrifice themselves.

"This [Wolf Fang Guild] also has a guide, a female wind mage. She was very confused about the addition of another guide, but the guild president suppressed her dissatisfaction for the sake of safety and recruited another guide to assist in guiding the way."

Old Tom told Chang Yufeng about the conflicts that he might encounter. In his eyes, Chang Yufeng was only twelve years old after all, so he naturally needed more reminders.

"Remember, whether it's the Chamber of Commerce or the Guild, they are people you must not mess with. In front of their people, you must be careful with your words and actions. Silence is golden. Say what you should say, and don't say what you shouldn't say."

This is something that Old Tom repeatedly warned us about. The most likely thing a child would do unintentionally is to speak without restraint, and this is something that must be told to children over and over again without getting tired of it.

Chang Yufeng naturally listened to the advice with an open mind. He did not understand how serious the harm caused by speaking without restraint would be, because he had never experienced it and rarely got along closely with others, let alone lived in silence.

Although Xun Huangying seemed to be outspoken and said whatever he wanted, it was obvious that he was the most strict one. "I know!" Chang Yufeng agreed calmly, without any silliness. At the age of twelve, he was as tall as old Tom, and he was already a young boy. When he patted his chest, it was hard for anyone to think that he agreed casually.

They walked through the crowd, and some people looked at them with a little confusion, while others were surprised to find that he was Jack Nyman.

"It's so hot, so hot, it's so hot, and you still want to get into the crowd, I really admire you!" Xun Huangying fanned fiercely, like a delicate lady, his wool flew up and down, his belly was exposed, and the people around him laughed. They had never seen a summoned beast so free and unfettered.

"Ah~ Is there anyone who can use ice magic? Give me an ice cube quickly! I'll sleep with the ice cube in my arms." Xun Huangying was tired from fanning himself with a fan, and was talking nonsense. Seeing that Chang Yufeng was walking in a hurry and his short legs couldn't keep up, he simply jumped up and hurried over the heads of the crowd.

The people in the guide hall had no idea where this guy came from. They could only stare blankly after their heads were stepped on without noticing. They saw a sheep jumping quickly on its feet and disappeared in one jump.

"Just answer whatever President Rosades asks. He doesn't like us and we don't care about him. There's no need to be too nervous."

Old Tom said some words of comfort to Chang Yufeng after he was not chosen by Rosades: "We have our own abilities and don't need to be criticized by others, but first of all, you have to put your mind on this. Since you chose to give it a try, you must show your true abilities."

"I know."

Chang Yufeng answered again. He naturally knew in his heart why he came here. He was now a rising star in the guide world of Wenti County, but this was far from enough. He needed to gain greater fame and reputation, so he had to accept more and more dangerous tasks.

He is naturally no longer naive, nor is he obsessed with the pursuit of ideals or meaning. What he wants to do now is something that only he can understand clearly.

For all things, he no longer thinks about "why me" and "why not me", but treats everything with a more positive attitude.

For example, making unremitting efforts and attempts for the sake of family.

Try your best for everything you love.

He had thought the same before, but he had not taken any actual action, and now it was too late.

He has tasted the bitterness of loneliness and the evil of helplessness. After experiencing the reincarnation that other Chang Yufeng had experienced, his mind has become clearer. He is no longer cowardly. He no longer sits idly by in the face of [suffering] and is more determined on the path in his heart.

There is still so much to do.

"Be sure to calm down."

"Ah."

“You have to be humble.”

"Ah."

"You must be careful."

"Ah."

"If I say too much, I'm afraid you won't remember it. You need to apply what I taught you on a daily basis flexibly."

"know."

Old Tom wanted to say something, but his eyes obviously lit up when he saw the person he was looking for. He stopped talking, as if he was taking his grandson to someone else to praise him. A smile suddenly bloomed on his face, which made the wrinkles on his rather old face stick together.

"President Rosades! This is my apprentice, the old man. His name is Jack Niemann, and he is from Mousse Village."

Chang Yufeng also looked up and saw the person Old Tom was talking about, Rosades, looking at him with raised eyebrows, and the two men's eyes met.

Rosades was 1.9 meters tall, a big man with blond hair, a square face, a high nose bridge, green eyes and broad shoulders. He was wearing a very proper aristocratic attire, and one could tell his upbringing at a glance. Standing next to him were several nobles in luxurious clothes, and when they saw Old Tom coming, they stopped talking and laughing and looked over.

However, Rosades was quite impressed when he saw that there was no sign of stage fright in Chang Yufeng's eyes. Moreover, Chang Yufeng was dignified, with bright eyebrows and eyes, and there was no trace of the simple and honest son of a farmer, which made him even more unique, making everyone present quieter and more solemn.

"Jack, Niemann. I have never heard of this nobleman's name."

Rosad looked at Old Tom in confusion for an explanation. Old Tom naturally understood Chang Yufeng's uniqueness. With such an appearance, he certainly didn't look like a farmer's son. Chang Yufeng had a delicate and tender appearance and looked like he had rarely suffered. Rosad was praising him.

"President Rosades is really good at joking. Come, Jack, say hello to Rosades."

Just like a grandfather leading his grandson, Old Tom pushed Chang Yufeng in front of everyone. Only then did Chang Yufeng see Rosades' face clearly. He looked middle-aged, but his temples were already gray. The calmness in his expression was indeed worth pondering.

"Hello, Mr. Rosades."

Chang Yufeng bowed deeply, with his entire waist bent completely. This was the greatest courtesy, and naturally Chang Yufeng needed to do it well.

Old Tom was happy with Chang Yufeng's courtesy, but Rosades did not show any happiness at all. As a farm boy, there was no need for him to show too much expression.

He looked down at Chang Yufeng who had already stood still, with a stern look on his face.

Then, he saw Xunhuangying fanning himself and his face suddenly darkened.

His voice was frighteningly dull.

"Don't let the master's recommendation go to waste, Jack."

Some settings are "variables" unique to [Reincarnation]. If you see them "disappear" or "change" when you watch them next time, don't doubt it, they are "variables" that have been changed. In other words, these "variables" are not as important as the "fixed" ones.

(It’s not that I don’t want to use it. If I wanted to use it, I would have used it a long time ago. After all, I wrote it myself.)
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