The Spirit World

Chapter 230: Accepting someone else’s invitation to dinner is equivalent to accepting someone else’s favor.

Rosades left with a group of people, and most of the people in the guide hall had also left. After watching the fun, only Chang Yufeng and Old Tom were left.

There were a few who wanted to compliment him, but when they saw Old Tom, they did not move forward. Chang Yufeng had taken on such a big commission, so naturally there would be more people he knew and didn't know. However, Old Tom was not someone who could be easily messed with, so they didn't dare to do anything to Chang Yufeng.

"It was obviously Victoria who wrote it to him."

Xun Huangying muttered softly.

"Why do you say that..."

He didn't understand.

"What? I know..."

Chang Yufeng did not deny that he had guessed wrong. He shook his shoulders indifferently, and Old Tom looked at Chang Yufeng in confusion. But he did not say much, but accompanied Chang Yufeng out of the guide hall.

Then, he asked softly, because he was also shocked by what Xun Huangying and Chang Yufeng said.

"Kid, what you just said is that you didn't guess the third inspection item?"

"That's not the case, Master. I guessed it." Chang Yufeng told Old Tom the truth honestly, but he could only vaguely say a little: "But, the key point of the investigation is that I must guess wrong. This is what Rosades meant."

"Is that so? How do you know it was Rosades's intention?"

Old Tom obviously didn't know what Chang Yufeng meant, but it didn't matter anymore.

"Victoria..." He vaguely felt that it was a very bad name.

A woman who would write letters to the noble Rosades was named Victoria.

Old Tom didn't dare to think too much, and immediately understood what Chang Yufeng meant.

That must have been a wrong guess.

It is conceivable that this last inspection item is a terrible letter. If I were not tactful enough to tell it on the spot, I would definitely be interrupted by Rosades.

No, there was no one who could tell the contents of the letter, and Rosades would not give his client a chance.

There was obviously no shocking secret in the letter, and it was even just a greeting, but it was not a name that could be spoken.

In other words, once it is said, it will definitely have a special meaning.

For example, the Duke.

The nobles' titles have always come from this woman who calls herself Rose.

It wouldn't be a big deal if it was said in private, just like now, Chang Yufeng and Old Tom mentioned Victoria, who knows which Victoria they are talking about?

However, there is no doubt that the name hidden in the noble’s envelope is that unspeakable great man.

When Chang Yufeng walked out of the guide hall, a servant walked towards Chang Yufeng from Rosades' carriage. Rosades, who got on the carriage, looked at Chang Yufeng again. His expression was calm, not more, not less. He got into the carriage a second later. Shirley was behind him, also looking at Chang Yufeng. She sat on the carriage only after being reminded by Rosades.

"This guy is weird. He gives me a weird feeling! Father!"

Shirley looked at Rosades, and Rosades looked at her daughter, listening to her words.

"Why don't we use the magician from before? He almost guessed the investigation you set up."

Shirley was a little bothered by Chang Yufeng. Somehow, she always felt that Chang Yufeng had a temperament that made her very uncomfortable.

No, as long as he accepted the commission, she would be unhappy with Chang Yufeng.

"It's not certain that Tomomi will like that magician."

Rosades immediately guessed what his daughter was thinking.

As the guide of the Wolf Fang Guild, the official guild of Rosades, Tomoe Mami is a child of the same age as Shirley. She is eleven or twelve years old and a gifted wind magician.

As a deputy guide assisting a "genius", it would be best if the man was not much older than her and not too opinionated.

There were many reasons for choosing Chang Yufeng. It was difficult for Rosades to make Shirley, who was only twelve years old, understand why Chang Yufeng was chosen, but he was able to make his daughter understand why he did not choose the male magician she favored.

"That magician is too self-centered. If he argues with Mami, Mami will most likely be bullied. Shirley, can you bear to see Mami being bullied? I can't bear it."

When comparing an adult male with an underage girl, it is basically impossible for the adult male to be at a disadvantage, whether in an argument or negotiation.

Or, be humble.

But most of the time, boys of the same age would give in to girls. Especially those who could guess what others meant and ask additional questions like Chang Yufeng must be very rare.

To put it simply, the guide of the Wolf Fang Guild does not need a character who is bossy.

"Can……"

Shirley couldn't interpret the meaning from just a few words, but it was not her fault. Rosades didn't want her to understand immediately. Some things can only be understood with increasing experience and can only be understood but not expressed in words.

"You should think more about the people around you instead of making decisions based on your own likes and dislikes, Shirley."

Rosades interrupted Shirley, and Shirley didn't dare to say anything more. He pulled open the curtains, and the servant just walked to Chang Yufeng's side.

Her green eyes were extremely delicate as she carefully looked at the boy who was chatting with the attendant outside the car window.

"But I don't like him very much. I feel... he gives me a weird feeling..."

"Shirley. When you cannot understand a person's behavior and think that person is weird, the only thing you need to do is to wait quietly for yourself to understand."

Rosades could naturally understand why Chang Yufeng seemed so strange in the eyes of others, because he was the one who led all the investigations and he had already listed all the possible options. Chang Yufeng did not exceed his expectations and was still within the controllable range, which was one of the options he had expected.

"Father, did he guess right? The final inspection item."

Shirley looked at her father.

Rosades was a little surprised why Shirley asked this, but he looked out the window with her with a serious expression.

The boy and the sheep were playing and laughing, and they were talking about something when two girls approached them, and they were obviously acquaintances.

"Of course, he did guess right."

Chang Yufeng and Xun Huangying watched the servants coming over, and both of them fell silent. They saw Lin'er and Erica coming from a distance, and wondered why they came.

"Mr. Jack Niemann, Viscount Rosades Columbus invites you to his home. Of course, please bring your summoned beast. This is Lord Rosades' invitation."

"thank you, sir."

The servant handed the invitation to Chang Yufeng, who took it solemnly and put it into the inside pocket of his clothes.

"Then I won't disturb you."

"Ah...it's okay."

The servant was extremely polite, which made Chang Yufeng feel a little at a loss.

"Oh, you are so funny, what are you talking about goddesses and gods? What the hell are those? I am totally confused. Fortunately, I am smart, otherwise, we would all be embarrassed!"

Xun Huangying patted Chang Yufeng's head, and Chang Yufeng scratched it with his hand.

"Yes, yes, you have been smart since you were young. I don't know who it is, but you started acting in a confused manner. People who don't know would think something is wrong with you." Chang Yufeng laughed, but Xun Huangying couldn't sit still. He was a silly sheep who vowed to get back at the situation.

"What? Hey! Shouldn't I cooperate with your performance? Who is praying to me like a big fool? Huh?"

He pinched Chang Yufeng's face, and Chang Yufeng laughed out loud, as if he was tickled.

"Anyway, you should be able to receive the correct commission agreement tomorrow. Everything I have entrusted to you will finally be somewhat complete."

Old Tom was very pleased. He put his hand on Chang Yufeng's shoulder and said solemnly: "Jack, you have grown up so fast. From the first time I saw you, I felt that you were different. Your family is the only survivor in Mousse Village. This is a blessing in disguise. The good fortune of the dead will definitely bless you. This is what I have always believed."

"Master." Chang Yufeng listened to these words and was struck by the sudden solemn atmosphere and calmed down.

"I am just an old man who is about to die. What I taught you is nothing more than a few words. Young people have already had the demands of the new era. I am an old man and I can't do this for much longer."

"So, if you can complete this commission, it will be the time for you to graduate from the hands of my unconventional guide, old Tom. At that time, I will welcome you and treat my good apprentice to a good meal."

"Master! I will definitely treat you well!"

Chang Yufeng guessed that Old Tom might have felt a little too proud of himself because he had not yet accepted the commission. He was indeed happy, but discussing with Xun Huangying on the street about having "solved" the "puzzle" set by Rosades was definitely not up to standard.

Be cautious, careful, and speak less.

What an important life advice.

Chang Yufeng just received his first large-scale commission and he was so happy that he wanted to reveal the "answer" to others. This was nothing short of sight.

Maybe the inspection isn't over yet.

If the inspection had not yet ended, and Rosades had seen Chang Yufeng discussing [Victoria] with Xun Huangying, not to mention passers-by, even if the servants sent by Rosades to invite him saw it with ulterior motives, he would have to pay the price for it.

He slapped himself on the face, feeling that he really shouldn't have done that.

Although revealing the "answer" that only you know is indeed eye-catching and satisfying, the spontaneous and surging pleasure can indeed paralyze the brain.

But no matter how you look at it, it is a very low-level behavior.

If some things are destined to be known only by you, then this secret must be buried with you, never to see the light of day again.

"I'm sorry! Master! I should be careful with my words and actions as a disciple! I can't speak nonsense so easily!"

"That's not what I meant, Jack." Old Tom didn't mean anything, but seeing that Chang Yufeng was able to react in time and had a high level of understanding, he smiled with relief.

Xun Huangying disdained Chang Yufeng's apology. What's wrong with speaking louder? He has said the words of destroying the world no less than a hundred times. Is there any problem?

"Hahaha, Master really wants you to become a disciple. Master has nothing more to teach you! Just now in the hall, I was very satisfied with your performance."

Old Tom laughed out loud, apparently from the bottom of his heart. "Being able to treat people with such awareness, I think your talent and life will benefit in the future. However, cultivating tolerance and emotional intelligence is a long road, and you have to learn until you are old, and live until you are old."

"Yes! Master!"

Chang Yufeng understood Old Tom's good intentions. To be honest, as a senior guide, Old Tom had come into contact with tens of thousands of people and things in his life. Some were rare, some were not rare, and some were rare, but they were all just passing clouds.

Old Tom couldn't help feeling delighted.

"You are now ready to start your apprenticeship. As for the rest of the journey, I, the master, will not be able to teach you anything."

"master……"

Chang Yufeng was caught off guard when he heard Old Tom's words, and his heart was suddenly filled with emotion. It was obviously a very happy thing, but why was he so sad?

After a year of getting along, he understood most of what Old Tom had gone through.

The child burned by the skyfire, old Tom's child, was forever on the road to save other people's children.

Jack Nyman was the child that so many other children risked their lives to save from the flames.

Old Tom, still living in the past.

How hurtful the past was.

There were tears in the corners of his eyes. He looked at Old Tom's smile which gradually froze. He was touched and turned away.

"When you come back safely, kid! I will host a warm reception for you!"

Old Tom left in a hurry, and Chang Yufeng could only stay where he was. He extended his hand but did not say anything to keep him.

"Well, I'll wait for you! Master! I will definitely complete the commission. See you next week!"

He waved to Old Tom, who was pacing like a real old man, with the sun shining on his strong back. He turned around, wanted to turn around but stopped, waved quickly, and disappeared into the crowd.

"This old man is so nice, he treats you as his real grandson."

Xunhuangying climbed to the top of Changyufeng's head.

"Although what you said is correct, why does it feel weird?"

Chang Yufeng was brought back from his sadness by Xun Huangying's words.

"Here come the two little guys!"

Xun Huangying stood above Chang Yufeng's head and immediately saw the two little guys walking towards him from the crowd.

"Lin'er!" Chang Yufeng was so overjoyed that his voice broke.

"Brother Yufeng!" Lin'er came trotting over. She and Erica held hands and walked in the crowd. When Chang Yufeng saw a head of long, shiny black hair among the blondes and blue eyes, he felt much more relieved.

[Now] is an extremely special proposition.

Chang Yufeng’s dream seemed to have never been awakened.

After seeing so many versions of myself in other lives, how much of the true meaning of life do I need to understand if I want my life to become no longer miserable but full of hope?
Maybe it takes a lot.

Seizing the present is not an easy thing. Many principles that have long been understood must be used when they can be used to play their role, right? Otherwise, everything will become empty talk.

There are so many things I want to do.

How can a lifetime be enough?

If you don't grasp it well, your life will be full of regrets.

There are so many people living in this world with regrets. If we give them a chance to start over and make up for their regrets, will they no longer...

Have you wasted your life?

This chapter is very close to the theme of so many seemingly useless chapters I have written.

Fate, from the fatalism that is predetermined by birth, to the trajectory of influence that affects the direction of fate, to the action of changing one's fate by constantly changing one's own character.

It no longer matters what fate is.

The important thing is to live in the present, for yourself and for everything you love, and to live a more wonderful life.

No regrets, no more loneliness.

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(End of this chapter)