Library of Heaven’s Path 2: Eternal Destiny

Chapter 101: I Am Here to Apologize

Chapter 101: I Am Here to Apologize

“Wait a minute, I feel like I’ve been tricked…”

This realization struck Liu Tianzheng not long after. Even if he was here to apologize to Zhang Xuan, there was no need to give away three Destiny Disks! Each of these was worth a thousand Source Coins, and even the Liu family would feel the pinch giving that much away!

Previously, he had agreed to give Xu Xin a Destiny Disk because he could easily sell it for profit, but now he had received nothing in return, having given them all away. How was he supposed to pay for anything now?

“The key is that Xu Xin is Lord Ling’s Fate Guardian. If he finds out I’m trying to curry favor with other Destiny Masters, he will definitely be very angry!”

A wave of panic surged within him.

After confirming from Xu Xin that Zhang Xuan was indeed a Destiny Master, he became frightened and hurried over to mend relationships, thinking that one Destiny Disk would be enough. However, Sun Qiang was too skilled at playing on emotions, and a few sentences had completely broken him down, making him unwittingly give away all his Destiny Disks.

Now, without any disks to sell, how would he manage to pay? Would Xu Xin not make him pay for this?

“Maybe I should go back and figure out how to appease Xu Xin first…”

As he pondered this in his heart, a familiar figure approached him, and he rubbed his eyes hard to confirm: “Xu Daren, you... what are you doing here?”

It was precisely the Xu Xin he wanted to appease!

Seeing Liu Tianzheng also present, Xu Xin paused for a moment and replied truthfully: “I came here to build a good relationship with Teacher Zhang Xuan. What about you? Why aren’t you going in?”

“Teacher Zhang isn’t here; there’s only his steward in the courtyard…” Liu Tianzheng quickly explained.

Xu Xin exclaimed, “Then let’s go inside and wait. Why are we standing out here?”

“I’ll knock now…”

As Liu Tianzheng began to explain, his eyes suddenly lit up.

He couldn’t get in, but Xu Xin definitely could! As a revered Fate Guardian, he would have no problem entering. They could go in together and avoid standing outside and drawing attention.

Thinking this, he went to the door and knocked again.

“Steward Sun, it’s me. Xu Daren is here to visit Teacher Zhang. I hope you can let us wait in the courtyard!”

The door opened, and Sun Qiang appeared, his plump face showing a hint of confusion: “Xu Daren?”

“Yes, this is Xu Xin Daren, the Fate Guardian from the Destiny Hall…” Liu Tianzheng explained.

Sun Qiang cautiously looked over: “He also offended the young master?”

Before Liu Tianzheng could respond, Xu Xin smiled and replied, “It’s not really an offense. I just asked a few questions before, and I may have been disrespectful. I came this time to have a good communication with him to clear up any misunderstandings…”

“Oh.” Sun Qiang nodded.

“Let’s go in together!”

After the explanation, Xu Xin looked at Liu Tianzheng, and the two walked toward the courtyard. Just as they approached, the large doors suddenly slammed shut, catching both of them off guard and slamming their faces.

“What are you doing?!”

Xu Xin shouted angrily.

As a Fate Guardian, entering any city meant being received by the city lord and treated like a distinguished guest. To enter a small courtyard only to be met with a shut door was not just an embarrassment; it was a slap in the face.

As he fumed, Sun Qiang’s voice came from inside: “You two should just wait outside!”

After all that commotion, they were just here to apologize, and there was no need to be so polite anymore.

“You…”

Xu Xin gritted his teeth, ready to storm over and smash the door, wanting to give this incompetent steward a piece of his mind. Just then, he heard the fat man inside mumbling.

“I originally wanted to talk about the young master’s preferences and habits to help them smooth things over and gain the young master’s favor... But now that I think about it, forget it! I’m the one who’s worried, but the other party might not even be grateful…”

Xu Xin was speechless.

Was this blackmail? No, it was outright extortion!

Liu Tianzheng’s eyelids twitched as well.

Was this fat man crazy?

He already mentioned that Xu Xin was a Fate Guardian, and yet he dared to speak like this…

Didn’t he fear a beating?

While he thought Xu Xin might be furious about this, he saw him turn and look over: “Liu Clan Leader, give me a hundred thousand Source Coins; the money can be deducted from our accounts.”

Normally, if a mere steward dared to speak like this, Liu Tianzheng would have definitely lost his temper. But since Lord Ling had specifically instructed him to build a good relationship with Zhang Xuan, he couldn’t afford to offend the steward over something as small as entering a courtyard. Otherwise, it would be hard to smooth things over later.

“Alright…”

As Liu Tianzheng took the money from his pocket, his shock was immense.

If before he had hesitated to confirm whether Zhang Xuan was a Destiny Master, he was now a hundred percent sure!

Not to mention Xu Xin’s attitude; if he didn’t know about his young master’s strength and capabilities, a mere steward wouldn’t dare speak to a Fate Guardian like this!

In this light, giving away three Destiny Disks was truly worth it…

After receiving the Source Coins, Xu Xin knocked on the door again and slid the bills through the door crack: “Steward Sun, this is a small token of my appreciation. I hope you can accept it and perhaps help me say a few good things about me to Teacher Zhang…”

“Well, Xu Daren is understanding, unlike some people who only think of their young master and don’t regard those of us running errands as human…” Sun Qiang replied, receiving the bills.

Liu Tianzheng’s face twitched, nearly exploding.

Didn’t he just give him a hundred Source Coins? And he still didn’t regard him as a person? What more could he do to be treated as human?

“Steward Sun, don’t be upset. I didn’t bring that much money with me today. I only have twenty thousand left, and I’m giving it all to you. I hope you can speak a few good words for me…”

Though frustrated, he had no other choice. Since Xu Xin had already given, he couldn’t refuse.

With a sigh, he rummaged through his things and handed over the last two thousand Source Coins through the door crack.

Seeing that the other party took the bills, Liu Tianzheng couldn’t help but ask, “Can you offer any advice, Steward Sun?”

“It’s quite simple, really.”

Sun Qiang’s voice came from inside: “Since you’re here to apologize, naturally, you should wait outside; that shows sincerity. Haven’t you heard of ‘standing in the snow at the door’? Once the young master returns and sees you two like this, he will definitely be very touched! Everything I do is for you…”

“Uh…”

Xu Xin and Liu Tianzheng exchanged glances.

While it felt odd logically, somehow it felt inexplicably right.

Since you’re apologizing, it naturally requires an attitude, and waiting at the door shows that attitude. Although the steward was just a steward, his words made sense.

But… why did it feel like the money they just gave was wasted?

City Lord Yu Longqing rushed into the gate of White Rock Academy, his face full of urgency.

Not far along the smooth, even streets of the campus, he saw his daughter’s teacher coming out of the library.

“City Lord Yu? What brings you here?” the teacher asked, greeting him curiously.

Yu Longqing sighed in relief and clasped his hands: “Teacher Zhang, I came specifically to find you. I have something to discuss!”

Zhang Xuan looked at him in confusion.

If the city lord had come specifically, it must be something important.

Yu Longqing continued, “Just now, Liu Tianzheng, the head of the Liu family, brought a Fate Guardian from the Destiny Hall to the City Lord’s Mansion to inquire about your situation. I… accidentally let slip that you have the talent of a Destiny Master!”

“I? Talent of a Destiny Master?” Zhang Xuan raised an eyebrow.

Indeed! You can allow students to learn autonomously just through your teaching, without needing to cultivate diligently… this is the power of destiny!”

Seeing him feign ignorance, Yu Longqing added, “I know you prefer to keep a low profile, but now that I’ve spoken about it, there’s no need to hide it anymore…”

Zhang Xuan’s eyes widened.

He had heard a lot about Destiny Masters lately, but this was the first time he learned that the ability to teach was a form of destiny.

So that’s why you sent Yu Xiaoyu to me, and Dean Lu wanted to invite me to be a teacher. It was all because of this? But wait… I haven’t used this ability at all before.

Zhang Xuan frowned.

He had felt that these two high-ranking officials had been overly kind to him, but he couldn’t understand why until now.

“The reason for sending Xiaoyu to Teacher Zhang is naturally that you possess a Saint Grade Source Pool and have exceptional talent…” Yu Longqing explained.

“A Saint Grade Source Pool?” Zhang Xuan finally understood.

It seemed that his absorption of Destiny Energy had not gone unnoticed; he had thought he was hiding it well, but they had seen through him.

If

they found out that his so-called absorption was merely to store it in the Library of Heaven's Path and to solidify the Xuan World, and that he couldn’t even find a Source Pool, they would likely not consider him a genius.

Of course, this was something he couldn’t reveal.

Not wanting to dwell on this issue any longer, Zhang Xuan asked curiously, “Is there any problem if Xu Xin finds out about this?”

“Of course there is!” Yu Longqing nodded. “If you have no competition with them, that’s fine. But if there is competition, destiny is unique. The Destiny Master they guard may very well act against you before you’ve had a chance to grow, eliminating any dangers in the bud…”

“Destiny is unique? What does that mean?” Zhang Xuan asked, confused.

It means that each destiny is unique. Either they eliminate all practitioners or make everyone surrender; otherwise, it is impossible to reach the peak…”

Yu Longqing briefly explained.

After listening, Zhang Xuan finally understood.

“You’re worried that Xu Xin is looking into me to cause me trouble, right?”

This line of reasoning actually made sense. Those two had come to him asking numerous questions. Although he had explained things in detail, the other party might not believe him. Otherwise, they wouldn’t have run off to find the Fate Guardian.

“Yes!” Yu Longqing nodded.

“Thank you for informing me, City Lord. I will be cautious.”

Knowing that the other party had good intentions, Zhang Xuan nodded. As they were talking, they arrived at his residence's door. Just as he was about to walk over, he saw Xu Xin and Liu Tianzheng, whom they had been discussing, standing quietly at the entrance, looking like children who had made a mistake. They were sweating profusely but standing still.

“Oh no, they are planning to make a move…” Yu Longqing’s expression changed.

Before he could finish speaking, Xu Xin and the others noticed them and their faces lit up as they approached.

“Teacher Zhang, you finally arrived! We came here this time to apologize…”

Xu Xin bowed and clasped his hands.

“Apologize?”

Both Yu Longqing and Zhang Xuan were taken aback.

Author's Note