Suijun starts with the principle of rewarding diligence.

Pond view room.

The sky is bright.

Wang Erlang's family sat together for a meal.

Zhang Cuihua is very skilled; a basket of steamed buns comes out fresh from the oven, large and white.

However, Wang Erlang and his family had little appetite.

Wang Erlang took a bite of the steamed bun and chewed it twice: "A-Qu went to the Righteous Path Sect yesterday. I don't know if he will come back."

His expression was complex, a mixture of relief, pride, disappointment, and emptiness.

Zhang Cuihua chuckled, "Back then, this little brat dreamed he'd one day achieve great things, and I laughed at him for his delusions. I never imagined his dream would come true; it's truly enviable."

She shook her head and smiled at Wang Erlang, "We should be happy for Aqu to become such a god-like figure. What's with that expression? Do you really think of him as your own son?"

Wang Erlang suddenly came to his senses and chuckled twice: "Yes, happy, happy is the right thing to do!"

He ate the steamed bun in his hand with gusto, then reached for another one.

Zhang Cuihua shook her head and asked, "Did A-Qu give you the property deed?"

"no."

"Can we continue living in this house after this?"

"He can stay here. With Ah Qu's current abilities, who would dare to mess with him?"

Wang Erlang finished another steamed bun and said indistinctly, "A couple of days ago, Aqu already took care of our household registration. From now on, we'll be city people too."

He glanced at the silent Wang Xiaoya and sighed, "Aqu is a good kid. Now he's gone to the Righteous Path Sect and is living like a god. We can't keep relying on him for a living."

Zhang Cuihua understood: "It's time to find a good home for Xiaoya."

Wang Xiaoya blinked and silently lowered her head.

Having missed out on such a dazzling figure as Bu Qu, she didn't know who else she could entrust her life to in the future.

"Knock knock knock!"

A knock came from the front door.

Zhang Cuihua asked in confusion, "Did you come to see A-Qu? But he's already gone."

"I'll go take a look." Wang Erlang hurriedly got up, his expression tense.

Hopefully it's not a bad thing.

Upon opening the courtyard gate, one sees several servants surrounding a young man in brocade robes.

Wang Erlang did not recognize the man, but he could tell from his clothes that he came from a wealthy family.

Just as he was about to speak, a beautiful young woman in a white dress peeked out from behind the young master.

Wang Erlang hurriedly said, "Miss Su, what brings you here?"

Su Miaoyin smiled but didn't say anything.

The young master smiled and said, "Uncle, let's go inside and talk."

"Uncle Wang, you're too kind."

Wang Erlang was somewhat puzzled. But he knew that Su Miaoyin and Bu Qu had a good relationship. He figured they probably weren't here to cause trouble.

"Please come in."

Wang Erlang led a group of people to the guest room.

Upon meeting Zhang Cuihua and Wang Xiaoya, the young master exchanged pleasantries and then explained his purpose.

"Does the young master of the Su family want to take Xiaoya as a concubine?"

Wang Erlang and Zhang Cuihua exchanged a glance, both surprised and delighted.

What a lucky girl! She's managed to snag a rich man!

Wang Xiaoya stared blankly at the young master of the Su family: "Young master, I have never met you before, why do you want to take me as your concubine?"

Happiness comes too suddenly.

She just wanted to find someone who could support her.

Now that the young master of the Su family had taken the initiative to invite her, she was left completely bewildered.

Su Miaoyin explained with a smile, "Before Buqu left, he told me that he relied heavily on Uncle Wang's care when he was in a lowly position. Now that he has gone to the Righteous Path Sect and has no time to attend to the affairs of Blackwater County, he hopes that our Su family can help him out more."

"That's how it is..."

Wang Xiaoya was speechless, and two lines of clear tears appeared on her delicate face.

Seeing her tears, the young master quickly explained, "If you are unwilling, Miss, I will not force you."

Seeing this, Zhang Cuihua quickly said, "Yes, yes! Young master, you've misunderstood. This girl is just too happy!"

After saying that, she hurriedly turned her head and began to nag and persuade Wang Xiaoya in her ear.

But Wang Xiaoya's hazy eyes only saw the boy's figure, and she couldn't hear a single word.

The young master said to Wang Erlang, "Since that's the case, the marriage is settled. From now on, we're in-laws. You can continue to manage this fishpond. If anyone dares to bully you, the Su family will stand up for you."

Wang Erlang hurriedly cupped his hands in thanks: "Thank you, thank you."

He glanced at the sobbing Wang Xiaoya and thought to himself, "If only this girl were half as sensible as A-Qu. Ah, thanks to A-Qu, my greatest wish has been fulfilled. Now I can enjoy my old age peacefully, tending this fishpond!"

......

Sitting on the boat leaving Tangjing House.

Su Miaoyin's eyes were unfocused as she recalled her conversation with Bu Qu.

"Why didn't you just give him the property deed directly, instead of handing it to me?"

"Uncle Wang is just a fisherman, weak and alone, and can't protect this enormous fortune. If I give him the fishpond directly, it would be like possessing a treasure and attracting trouble, which would only harm him."

"What you say makes sense. But this fishpond was a gift from the Zhong family. Why don't you just entrust it to them directly?"

"I had the same thought before, but the Zhong family also has its own problems. With your intelligence, you should be able to figure out the reasons."

"Consider this red-scaled sturgeon as payment for this. If you're not willing, I'll find someone else."

"Don't worry, Bulang, I will definitely take care of this for you. However, you're about to go to the sect, yet you're still worrying about other people's affairs. Can't you worry about our affairs too?"

"Sigh, if you truly care about me, then cultivate diligently. When we meet again at the Righteous Path Sect next year, I will acknowledge you as my junior sister. If not, then we will be separated forever, and I cannot leave you alone in Blackwater County to live as a widow, can I?"

Thinking of this, Su Miaoyin's lips curled up slightly.

She was gambling anyway, and even if Bu Qu was just a one-night stand, she accepted it.

"I never imagined he was this kind of person!"

Su Miaoyin felt she had made the right bet, and her heart was filled with sweet joy.

Her gaze fell upon the vast sky, and she thought to herself, "A year... I really wish time could pass faster."

.....

A small boat sped through the air.

He Qing sat at the bow of the ship, while Bu Qu and Lu Xiu sat in the middle cabin.

"The Righteous Path Sect is only eight thousand miles away from Heihe County, and it can be reached by flying boat in a day and a night."

Without looking where he was going, He Qing said to the two people in the middle cabin, "I have already explained the rules of the Dragon Gate Election to you. You can rest assured."

Seeing Lu Xiu's restlessness, He Qing comforted him, "Don't be nervous. Even if you lack confidence in your own abilities, you should trust my judgment. I've been a Seeker of the Dao for seven years, so I have a good eye. None of the people I've recommended have been eliminated in the Dragon Gate Selection."

Lu Xiu was not comforted at all; instead, he got goosebumps all over.

Bu Qu sized up Lu Xiu, a thoughtful expression on his face: 'He's probably not worried about being eliminated. He's probably afraid he won't have a chance to manifest his divine power, that's why he's so nervous.'

He nodded and said to He Qing, "Senior Brother He, since you have some free time, why don't you tell us about the core disciples? How do the elders select core disciples?"

"Core disciple?" Lu Xiu straightened up abruptly, glaring at Bu Qu as if he had been stabbed twice in the chest.

"Don't bring up topics that are clearly none of my business!"