coobybook Chapter 1113: Moral Exemplars
Chapter 1113: Moral Exemplars
Jiang Yantian seemed to have a lot to say.
For a moment, Ji Chu didn't know what to say.
Ji Chu couldn't help but look at Jiang Yantian.
His profile was smooth and handsome, and in the dim light of the canyon, he appeared even more refined and otherworldly.
His uprightness in stepping forward and his generosity in rescuing them from their predicament were truly admirable.
And this seemingly unintentional protection at this moment.
It stirred up some waves in her heart.
"He...he just held my hand...was it really to protect me? Did he have no other intentions?"
Ji Chu's heart raced.
Her cheeks flushed uncontrollably, like a newly blossoming peach blossom.
"It must be...it must be because they think my cultivation is the weakest, and they're worried that those ferocious demons will target me..."
This thought warmed her heart.
A mixture of shyness and gratitude.
"Thank you very much, fellow Daoist..."
She lowered her head, her voice barely audible.
Then she quietly turned her face away, only daring to steal glances at him from the corner of her eye.
Fellow Daoist.
She's really good-looking.
He's such a nice person!
Without him, Ji Chu couldn't even imagine how that hellish scene would have ended!
The senior apprentice was forced to kneel down, kowtow, and call me "Grandpa."
And those few will only suffer an even worse fate!
And he did it to protect these complete strangers.
He actually took out four million high-grade spirit stones without even blinking!
We paid a huge price!
What's even more remarkable is that he showed absolutely no arrogance or desire to take credit for others' work.
Instead, they were still thinking about their safety.
They're worried that the demons will target them!
In this forbidden Black Canyon, it is a place where the strong prey on the weak and where treachery and deceit abound.
It is a pleasure to meet such a virtuous and chivalrous fellow Daoist.
This is more than just luck.
It's simply a blessing from heaven!
Just then, Qin Yuan caught up as well.
He hadn't had time to brush the dust off his clothes.
The areas in my waist, abdomen, and back where the guards kicked me are still throbbing with pain.
But what hurts even more is the indescribable feeling of suffocation and unease in my heart!
He noticed his junior sister's slightly red earlobes at a glance.
And there's the shy look of her turning her head away quietly!
That guy, that damned hand, was holding my junior sister's hand just now!
An unnamed fire mixed with a strong sour feeling instantly gripped Qin Yuan's heart!
That was his junior sister.
She was the junior sister he was protecting.
How could her hand be so casually held by a man she had just met and whose origins were unknown!
Why?
However, the other party had just spent a huge sum of money to save them all!
It pulled him back from the brink of utterly shattered dignity!
No matter how angry or disgusted Qin Yuan was.
We must not let it happen at this moment.
Otherwise, wouldn't that make me an ungrateful and narrow-minded person?
Qin Yuan forcibly suppressed his surging anger and the glaring image.
He took a deep breath, stepped forward, and solemnly clasped his hands in a fist and bow to Jiang Yantian!
His movements carried a subtle stiffness.
His voice, though strained to remain calm and grateful, said, "Fellow Daoist!"
"I, Qin, am very grateful to you for your generosity and assistance!"
"I am deeply grateful!"
He paused, looked at Jiang Yantian with a firm gaze, and then secretly glanced at his junior sister.
He deliberately emphasized his words: "Fellow Daoist, the four million high-grade spirit stones you paid today!"
"I, Qin, hereby swear that I will do everything in my power to repay this debt in full!"
"We will never allow you to suffer such a huge loss for our sake!"
These words are powerful and resounding!
On the surface, it expresses a determination to repay debts and a deep sense of gratitude!
But the deeper meaning is: I, Qin Yuan, remember this debt and will definitely repay it!
I appreciate your help today, but don't think you can have any improper thoughts about my junior sister because of this!
I will repay this favor! We'll be even!
The veiled meaning in Qin Yuan's words and the barely suppressed, underlying hostility were like an undercurrent surging beneath the ice.
How could Jiang Yantian not understand?
But the gentle, compassionate smile on his face remained unchanged.
Instead, it made her even more clear-headed and open-minded.
He looked at Qin Yuan and slowly shook his head.
His voice was calm yet firm, carrying an almost sacred radiance: "Fellow Daoist Qin, you are mistaken."
"To draw one's sword and help those in need is the duty of us cultivators!"
His gaze swept over Qin Yuan, the bearded man, Ji Chu, and another man.
His eyes were gentle and understanding: "My help just now was not for any reward!"
His voice was resolute and full of unquestionable sincerity.
"Simply because I couldn't stand the guard's atrocities of bullying the weak and trampling on dignity!"
"It is because I am willing to do it in my heart. This is my own initiative, my will, and my duty!"
Jiang Yantian shook his head again at Qin Yuan with utmost seriousness: "Therefore, Fellow Daoist Qin really doesn't need to be polite, and there's no need to talk about repayment!"
These words!
Like a clear spring washing away the dust, holy light shines upon the darkness!
The bearded man, Ji Chu, and another man who remained silent.
Looking at the man in the dark red robe before me, I saw a man of integrity, upright character, and selfless kindness.
Their eyes instantly brightened, filled with deep admiration and heartfelt gratitude!
What is character? What is righteousness? What is the true spirit of a chivalrous hero?
The fellow Daoist before me is a living example, a true gentleman walking in the world!
Looking back at Qin Yuan's previous sneaky actions in an attempt to save 100,000 spirit stones, which ultimately led to this disaster...
The difference between the two is more than just a world apart.
The light in Ji Chu's eyes was even more astonishing.
A strong, fearless, upright, righteous, and handsome person is naturally easy to like.
So her admiration and gratitude were almost overflowing.
Qin Yuan watched all this, listened to that righteous declaration, and felt the burning gazes cast upon him by his companions.
He opened his mouth, but found that he couldn't utter a single word in rebuttal.
The suffocation and unease in my heart burned even more intensely!
To be honest, what he said made sense, but it just gave off a strange feeling.
It seems to be green tea.
I was just talking, and suddenly I felt like I was using myself as a reference point.
When his fellow students saw how noble he was, they would instinctively think of their own shameful ways of sneaking away without paying for tickets.
In this way, you won't collapse all at once!
I rely on!
It's hard to tell whether it was unintentional or intentional.
"What you say, fellow Daoist, makes us feel ashamed!" the bearded man also spoke up.
Jiang Yantian shook his head politely: "It's too much of an exaggeration to say you feel ashamed."
"It's just a matter of perspective."
There is a folk saying: "When you are rich, you should help others; when you are poor, you should take care of yourself." My help is based on the premise that I have the confidence to do so.
"Therefore, there's nothing to be ashamed of, just do what you can!"
They all gave a thumbs up.
"Fellow Daoist's state of mind is beyond our reach. Fellow Daoist's temperament is extraordinary. You are truly no ordinary person. It is our great fortune to be able to get to know you!"
"My name is Hu Suo, you may call me Big Beard. May I ask your name, fellow traveler?"
Jiang Yantian smiled slightly: "His surname is Fu, his given name is Qing, and his courtesy name is Gan Die!"
"Good, good job paying in full, good job accepting the punishment!" The bearded man clasped his hands in a gesture of respect.
Ji Chu also performed a woman's curtsy to Jiang Yantian.
"I will never forget your kindness, fellow Daoist. I am Ji Chu..."
Jiang Yantian nodded: "Fairy Ji Chu is beautiful and charming, with unparalleled beauty and impeccable manners. She should be a role model for women!"
“Since it is a matter of etiquette, then Mr. Fu also needs to follow the etiquette of his hometown.”
As he spoke, Jiang Yantian reached out and gently took Ji Chu's small hand.
The others were stunned.
What kind of hometown etiquette is this?