"I understand." An Jing stood calmly before Instructor Li, waiting for him to catch his breath. 0

This was the man who had offered An Jing an exceptionally high price for selling himself. Likewise, had it not been for Instructor Li's influence and personal recommendation, the manor lord would never have singled An Jing out for special attention when he first arrived at Direlife Manor.0

While An Jing's talents were bound to get him noticed eventually, Instructor Li held the highest expectations for him from day one. He was the same man who had joined the chase alongside the white-robed scribe. It was clear that Instructor Li and An Jing shared a profound connection. Yet deep down, An Jing couldn't shake a growing sus...0