AGM 0101 – A Promise
As the crowd personally witnessed Qin Wentian passing that painting to Mu Rou, they couldn’t help but to silently sigh in their hearts. This fellow was actually willing to give the painting away. They couldn’t help but to be jealous of Mu Rou.
Naturally, this proved that what he said earlier was true. This Divine Inscription painting was something he really created. If not, why would he be willing to give it away as a present.
“A good lass was born to the Mu Clan.” An elderly figure smiled to Mu Rou. Upon noticing this figure, Mu Rou involuntarily felt her heart trembled with shock. This person had an extraordinary status in the Royal Capital.
Not only him, several of those who came today hailed from prestigious backgrounds. There were even quite a few 3rd level Divine Inscriptionists mixed in the crowd.
“Haha, lass from the Mu Clan. Not bad.” Another figure laughed. Mu Rou slightly bowed to all those who spoke, indicating her respect.
Suddenly, Mu Rou had become the focus of everyone’s attention, causing her to be slightly overwhelmed from all the attention.
“Mu Rou, as for this painting, why don’t you sell it to me?”
That ordinary-looking old man clad in simple robes spoke out once again. The volume of his voice wasn’t great but as the sound of his voice rang out, it seemed to possess a mystical element to it suppressed the other noises in the hall.
Mu Rou glanced over and upon noting the attitude of the surrounding weaponsmiths toward that old man, she guessed other than having an extraordinary background, he also must be someone highly respected. Involuntarily, she cast a look towards Qin Wentian.
“Little lass, you should understand the logic of holding onto this painting. Even the Elders from your academy all have their hearts filled with greed, not to mention others. If this painting remains in your possession, I’m afraid that it will only bring you endless troubles.” That old man continued.
Although his words were unpleasant to hear, Mu Rou understood that it was true. That Elder from the Royal Academy had an ugly looking expression displayed on his countenance. Today, all of his face had been thrown away.
Mu Rou was silent for a moment. This gift was something Qin Wentian had given to her for her birthday. It wouldn’t be too good if she exchanged the painting for wealth. But since keeping it with her was not an option either, what should she do?
Not to mention these random people. Her clan would also undoubtedly command her to turn the painting over. If that was the case, how could she disobey?
Qin Wentian slightly nodded his head in response to Mu Rou’s silent inquiry.
Qin Wentian had experienced it deeply with regards to the treachery humans were capable of. If this painting had not been made known to the public, there wouldn’t be any problem at all. But now that it managed to even create such waves of commotion, if this gift of his still remained in Mu Rou’s possession, it would undoubtedly be a disaster and not a fortune.
Mu Rou understood the intent of Qin Wentian, as she replied. “This gift has an extraordinary value in my heart. What would senior use in exchange if I’m willing to sell it?”
That old man glanced at Mu Rou, and he replied after a moment of silence. “A promise from me. I promise to accomplish a task for you, regardless of what it is.”
If this sentence had been spoken by someone else, the crowd would doubtlessly jeer the speaker in ridicule. However, when the old man spoke these words, silence descended in the gallery. Especially for those who knew the identity of that old man, their hearts were involuntary trembling.
Sometimes, even riches wouldn’t be able to secure a promise. Especially a promise from that old man.
At this moment, there wasn’t anyone who dared to stand out and vie for the painting with that old man.
Mu Rou’s countenance froze as she hesitated, only to hear a voice drifted over from her back. “Mu Rou, agreed to his terms.”
The owner of this voice appeared by the side of Mu Rou. And as she saw the figure, she couldn’t help but reveal an expression of shock.
“Father.”
“Hmm.” Mu Rou’s father nodded his head. “Agree to him.”
“Okay.” Noting the solemn expression on her father’s face, Mu Rou shifted her gaze towards that old man. “Senior, I agree.”
Qin Wentian was chatting to those around him with smiles on his face. He didn’t even glance in their directions. Perhaps, they no longer had the qualification to attract Qin Wentian’s attentions. The arrogance Ye Zhan had when he first arrived was now crushed into nothingness.
Especially Liu Yan. She was standing with her head lowered, not daring to make a sound. Maybe, they were truly people belonging to different worlds.
Ye Zhan’s countenance was filled with anger and even some traces of regret. Previously, Qin Wentian had no interactions with him but had also never humiliated him. But because of the pride in his heart, he had chosen to offend him.
What worth did Ye Zhan have? In the Ye Clan, there were many youths who were countless times more talented than him. If not for the backing of his clan, he would be evaluated as utterly worthless. Just the hard work and talent of Qin Wentian alone had left Ye Zhan far behind in the dust.
This comparison was like a knife that mercilessly stabbed at his heart. However, Ye Zhan forcefully suppressed the emotions of self pity deep within himself.
In reality, Qin Wentian had never even bothered to compare himself with him, because in Qin Wentian’s eyes, Ye Zhan was never someone important.
Other than Ye Zhan, Murin and Gretchen were also feeling this way.
She had once nothing but contempt towards Qin Wentian. But after today, she realized that her talent that she was so proud of was nothing but garbage in front of him. Be it combat ability or talent in comprehending inscriptions, Qin Wentian effortlessly smashed her down.
The representatives of the Sky Transport Network silently left as well, while Xue Yuan stood there mutely, not even daring to make a sound.
The Elder from the Royal Academy glared at her as he angrily berated, “Look at what you have done.”
At this moment, the Elder really wanted to unleash all the humiliation and rage he felt today on Xue Yuan.
Xue Yuan lowered her head in silence. Although she was wrong on her part, the Elder had no rights to criticise her like this.
Using his status as an Elder of the academy to borrow the painting from her, how could she have dared to disagree? And as for the events that transpired later, weren’t they all caused by his arrogance and individual decisions? It had nothing to do with her whatsoever.
Mu Rou could criticise her all she wanted, but this Elder did not have the rights to do so.
However, this world never runned on logic. Facing the Elder’s harsh beratement, as an ordinary student of the Royal Academy, she could only silently bear with it. Was this not also a form of tragedy?