CHAPTER 437: CHAPTER 436: RELAXATION

"Why?" Wei Zhongyuan slightly frowned, looking at Beisitian, wanting to discern something from her expression.

Beisitian calmly said, "This step must be taken by yourself. Once there is external intervention, you might succeed, but you will stop there."

Beisitian was not being alarmist. Whether or not one can break through the Spiritual Talisman stage, those who truly want to become a Mystic Doctor and walk this path with full commitment would choose to do it themselves.

Countless examples have proven the severe consequences of external intervention, so some people only opt for outside help when there’s no hope at all, otherwise, they would not do such a self-destructive thing.

A hint of bewilderment showed on Wei Zhongyuan’s cold face. After a moment of daze, he nodded and said, "You are right. I was too impatient."

He knew his own level. If he indeed stopped here, he would regret it for a lifetime. It would be better to find a way to break through.

Wei Zhongyuan sat down again and said no more.

It was already very late. The ceremony for taking on apprentices would be held at the Tian Family, so Wei Yuanqing left with his two grandsons.

After they left, Beisitian and Luo Xudong also bid farewell to the two elders, Tian Heming.

Tian Heming instructed Tian Qinghui to see the two off.

Entering the small courtyard, Beisitian knew she was home, and the weight on her shoulders suddenly disappeared, relaxing her whole being.

Luo Xudong raised his hand, gently smoothing her silky hair, and softly said, "You don’t have to push yourself so hard."

He could see that Beisitian in front of those people was deliberately putting on a façade—calm, exceptional, composed, appearing lofty.

Beisitian rubbed her shoulders, half-lidded eyes as she sat on the couch, saying, "The old become wise. In front of these people, you must put on airs."

Whether it was Tao Hailin or Wei Yuanqing, they were not people ordinary folks could compare to. These old foxes had too many tricks up their sleeves. Even if Beisitian was capable, if she was easy to talk to, or appeared ordinary, she would easily be led by the nose.

Beisitian was not accustomed to putting on airs. If it were her master, the airs would be held high, behaving arrogantly and saying each word worth a thousand, not saying an extra word, truly avoiding many troubles, and not being asked to negotiate on various matters.

Even like today’s situation, even when Beisitian put on airs, inevitably Wei Yuanqing, that old fellow, "forced" her to accept an apprentice.

Wei Yuanqing’s kind of coercion was not overt and wouldn’t make you feel resentful. Instead, it would give you plenty of face.

Just like today, when he requested in front of everyone for Beisitian to take Wei Zhongxun as an apprentice, how could it not be because he thought Beisitian wouldn’t embarrass the Wei Family in front of so many people?

No matter how straightforward Beisitian’s personality was, she was alone, whereas the Wei Family, even without a Mystic Doctor capable of creating Talisman, had held their ground in this industry for so long. Their influence was not something a new entrant like her could compare with.

Beisitian had to give this face, and give it she must!

This was the brilliance of Wei Yuanqing. He led you by the nose yet made you feel quite good about it, leaving you with an excellent impression and perception of the Wei Family.

Dealing with these old foxes whose minds take numerous twists and turns, if Beisitian was just a bit more agreeable, she would end up "consulted" on a lot of things. Therefore, she had to put on airs.

In the future, as she gradually showcased her skills, she would put on even higher airs, to make these old foxes dare not meddle too much with her.

Because she maintained this act all day, Beisitian was truly exhausted, leaning against the bed almost asleep, until Luo Xudong pulled her up to brush her teeth and wash her face, and she finally got up.

After washing up, Beisitian got into bed, curling up in Luo Xudong’s arms and fell into a deep sleep. Only in front of this man could she let down all her defenses and disguises, being at peace to be herself.

Luo Xudong gently caressed her soft, smooth little face, secretly resolving in his heart to become strong soon. Only then would Beisitian not have to push herself so hard.

Actually, Beisitian was not forcing herself too much. Everyone has their masks; they are different in front of parents than in front of colleagues, different in front of trusted ones than in front of acquaintances, possibly for self-protection or perhaps with some purpose.

Her rich life experiences had formed a layer of protective film within Beisitian, and she couldn’t casually display her true self to others.

After Tao Hailin returned, he hadn’t closed his eyes all night. He had people investigate overnight and inquired many contacts within the Military Department, eventually finding out something.

Zhou Biwu’s ailment was actually cured by that young man!

Tao Hailin sat on the sofa, his expression changing unpredictably. He examined Zhou Biwu and knew the detrimental water had affected him greatly, penetrating deep into his organs—problems like this were beyond him or that old thing from the Wei Family to resolve.

In such a physical state, unless a Mystic Doctor capable of creating a Spiritual Talisman came, there wasn’t even a possibility of cure!

Creating a Spiritual Talisman!

Tao Hailin had just thought of this issue, but he denied it once and again denied it a second time, mainly because Beisitian was simply too young. A Mystic Doctor capable of creating a Talisman at just over twenty?

If this was true, Tao Hailin would genuinely feel this world became unreal.

Temporarily setting these gathered information aside, Tao Hailin deeply knew Wei Yuanqing wouldn’t do pointless things. For him to lower his stance and do his utmost to win over Beisitian, surely it wasn’t just for that young man’s talent alone.

This must be related to the recent contact Wei Family had with that group.

Wei Yuanqing knew that once targeted by that group, the children of the Wei Family would surely be the first to suffer, so he was eager to find a powerful ally, and Beisitian was perhaps his first target!

If that’s the case, then Beisitian could indeed reach that step, otherwise, given her individual strength, she wouldn’t be chosen by the Wei Family as an ally.

Actually, Tao Hailin’s rush to meet Beisitian was also for this reason. In the past two years, that group began to act rampant. The people under the Left-wing had started having small-scale clashes with them, all within controllable limits, but now they even dared to provoke, gradually becoming more arrogant.

The Wei Family didn’t want to ally with Tao Hailin, and Tao Hailin didn’t want to ally with the Wei Family, so Beisitian, with her formidable skills, became the contested object!

Unfortunately, the Left-wing adopts a master-apprentice inheritance system, so he couldn’t have his disciples follow and learn from others like that shameless Wei Yuanqing, then return after learning to serve his own family!

Of course, this was also because there was no possibility. If there was a chance, Tao Hailin was ready to be shameless once.