HPDBC Chapter 335: Declared Investments
Chapter 335: Declared Investments
Chapter 335: Declared Investments
Ive been expecting the question that comes up first.
Okay I can somewhat understand why Yalei and Jin Chin would come along, considering their personalities and strength, but why He Wen?
Ai asks the question.
You can probably guess based on some plans, but well need a qi treasure creator. He seems like a start toward that goal, as long as I can train him myself.
Thats especially important, since Ill need to create so many dedicated items that will be tough to replicate without instruction. Having someone learn that from me directly as we go along will speed things up. I dont know about you guys, but I rather have access to an internal qi treasure creator, that isnt me, within a year.
And if we dont do this way, it might take more than a decade.
Their faces twist a bit at this, both in thought and displeasure. Shi doesnt seem too bothered, but both Ai and Lin seem to be anxious about it. I have an idea why, but it might be best to let them vocalize it.
Lin steps up on behalf of her sister.
are you sure its okay, though? Im not sure having another guy in our personal group is the best choice.
And this is the other element that I somewhat noticed, but hadnt paid attention to.
I hadnt been getting much resistance from Ai and Lin regarding adding Shi, Mei Lin, and even the others as potential romantic interests.
In a lot of ways, I feel like they are encouraging it, but with moderation and after getting to know themselves better before others.
But never guys. Even now, Ai seems to avoid guys, though she doesnt flinch and can talk somewhat normally to others within the group. My guess is that she hasn't fully accustomed herself to it yet.
It is not beneficial for Ai to exclusively spend time with women and me, who is romantically attracted to her. She needs to get used to be friendly with other guys, as well.
Thats the other aspect of this inclusion that I wanted to bring in. Having someone she's not interested in romantically in her general sphere, to get comfortable with.
Surprisingly, Ai speaks up to mirror my thoughts.
As she goes silent, I wait for any additional comments or thoughts before changing us over.
But after this discussion, it seems everyone has something to think about. So, I end up making some small talk before we each went our separate ways.
Thus, I began the final preparations for leaving.
After some work on this floor, I head down and see how late its gotten. Meaning, that Ill spend the rest of the day and night creating more spirit stones and jade slips for training purposes.
It feels like an eternity. One which Im caught in my own thoughts. But there are a few things I find myself grateful for.
Thank goodness Sister Nuan got me all of these jade slips. I knew theyd come in handy after our first time logging the information in it for the OCS cultivation method.
What keeps getting me, though, is how shes continually anticipating what I might need before I even ask for it. Sometimes I cant tell if it is her vast genius or if its some type of divining technique. Either way, though, it is worth it.
I still have so many empty jade slips, ready to have information recorded in my bracelet. Each of which carries an enormous cost. One which couldnt have been easy to bear for her. Even if she has an increased budget and hadnt spent anything for disciple funds since shes joined as an elder, it probably wouldnt be enough to cover all of this.
She used her personal funds, without a doubt, as a supplement to pay.
I'm profoundly grateful.
And also, wary.
How will she react to the actions that I take with Ai, Lin, and Shi in the privacy tent? I know she is deeply intrigued by me.
Or have Ai, Lin, and Shi already resolved it, like their previous interactions? To where I dont need to worry about it.
Sigh. I guess Ill figure it out as I go, as it seems this isnt the right time to be thinking about that.
With that clearly in mind, I descend to the first floor.
Which is where I find the two people I mentioned would come with us to Monchon City. Both of whom seem to have a side-eyed glare at each other.
Yalei and Jin Chin.