Fighting to be Kind in a Cultivation World

Chapter 141: Increasing Value

Chapter 141: Increasing Value

My body relaxes into the surprisingly comfortable chair, as the hot but slightly sweet tea in front of me steams the air. It also appears that the word about the rats has gone around, leading to a sharp decrease in fights and abusive behaviors. For the next few hours, I'm able to sit here and use my scanning/healing to help people with almost no issues.

Within my local area, at the caf, more nobles have come to investigate who I could be and to establish a relationship with me.

On my side, Ive already been reading the book and just know the content up to the page Im on.

Its just going through some of the wars the countrys been in and how that tie into the importance of the sect alliance system.

Funnily enough, it has some good evidence for its points and is mostly unbiased. Ultimately, the clerk was right.

This book is more of an opinion piece on why things have turned out the way they have, with evidence to back its points.

Though this book may not be talking directly about the culture, it actually touches upon on the history, biases, and other aspects of the country.

From the little Ive read of the other book, it is a general cultural norms book, primarily for merchants and their family members, that is severely limited in scope. It only focuses on what to say and do, with our context on the why it is done. Without such a context, I could do the wrong action at the wrong time.

While they meant it to be the book that reaches you everything, its primary mistake is that it comes from the perspective of a native, rather than someone new to the culture. So, it takes certain things for granted as it teaches what to do.

Combined with the previous book, it becomes a pretty good primer to the culture.

I considered just scanning the book and getting all the information within it but someone could ask me about where I am in the book. It would be a lot more realistic, if I was actually reading from it and could speak from where I've stopped reading other than the full book itself.

Not only that, there are certain nuances that a person has when they already know the content of a book, rather than when they are reading it for the first time.

It's also a great chance to practice focusing my mind towards one thing while letting my scan and healing do something else at the same time.

During this whole time, they continue to bring tea, some light snacks, and in some ways, I could enjoy the shows put on by other nobles as they seek to entertain and catch my attention.

Case in point, the noble that was just enjoying themselves before in a book, has now instructed their dancers to orient their gazes and actions toward the outside. Particularly towards me.

Which admittedly did work, as the dancers are extremely beautiful. Comparatively so, to the higher leveled Yellow Sashes women.

So, when an attendant discreetly made their way over to my table from theirs, I was unsurprised. Their request was simple, if I'd like to join them for some gourmet food and company. The noble in question was from the Lu Clan and is named Lu Jai.

Despite my feelings, by the end of the day I end up leaving to head back to the prospective sect member dorms with no issues.

Walking toward the dorm, I see a cultivator watching from the rooftops. He gives me a nod before returning to watch the area.

As I go through the door, my scan shows him motioning to another person in the distance, who runs in another direction. My pulse shows the guy to be giving information to a few different people, mostly the nobles.

Greeting me at the door is a tiny Dana, the blob. Nestled in Mei Lins sleeping arms is a larger version of her, in a blob like form.

It looks really comfortable

The other two heroes are still keeping watch, but give me a mental nod. I forgot that they no longer require sleep, though from my connection with them I find they do so more, as they grow more intelligent. Under times of stress or orders, they utilize it to the fullest.

Dana shares with me her microscopic selves findings, keeping watch on general areas.

The three also deterred three attempts to approach Mei Lin with their presence. All had approached the entrance, but noted their defense of the area and had backed away.

I might need to use her help more. This is in some ways much more convenient than my scanning ability at general information gathering.

I cant help but to praise them for their excellent work and let them know that Im looking forward to working with them even closer. I spend some time sharing with them my day and just doing some light chatting to build our bond more.

It was actually quite nice. I enjoyed their personalities, though Dana remained quiet, but engaged.

Unfortunately, it was like a blur, as my want to sleep overcame me and I hopped in the bed. Although I dont need to sleep, I can still dream and it provides me with some measure of mental stability. Letting me feel somewhat like a human.

My plan is to talk with them and Mei Lin a bit more tomorrow and to head to the market to continue my facade while healing people. Maybe find some useful items while I do so.

All the while, hoping that things dont escalate on the healing side. Only time will tell.

Honing my focus in on my awareness technique, I allow sleep to overtake me, as the hero group continued their watch.

Theyve definitely grown on me. Thank goodness for them.Reêad latest novels at novelhall.com