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In the Xie Clan residence located in the small town in Dragon Spring Prefecture...
A young boy with long eyebrows held several books in his hands as he ran into the courtyard. He was filled with joy as he exclaimed, "Old Ancestor, I learned a new sword technique from Master today!"
Heavenly Lord Xie Shi nodded in acknowledgment and put his book on the table.
When speaking with others, even someone countless generations younger than him like this young boy, Xie Shi would still treat the conversation with utmost respect. He definitely wouldn't look around and be absent-minded.
The young boy with long eyebrows was still unaware of the significance behind this disposition. Right now, he was thinking more about his old ancestor's title of Heavenly Lord. He was thinking about the long-lasting prosperity of the Xie Clan, and he was immersed in delight about the inevitable rise of the Xie Clan. He was only a young boy, after all, so he was oblivious to the subtleties regarding Xie Shi's disposition.
Xie Shi accepted the books from the young boy and placed them on the stone table. He gestured for the young boy to sit.
After lightly sitting down, the young boy with long eyebrows asked, "How is it, Old Ancestor? Are they acceptable?"
Xie Shi gently patted the books and chuckled, "Why wouldn't they be acceptable? If I participated in the imperial examination, I most likely wouldn't even make it to the regional examination."
Even though Xie Shi looked very much like one of the boorish farmers in the small town, he was actually someone who had read countless books and was well-versed in the theories of the three teachings. While staying in the Xie Clan residence, he had sat in the courtyard to read every day.
When Long Eyebrows finished forging at Master Ruan's blacksmith shop every day, he would visit the newly opened bookshop in the small town to buy a few books. Xie Shi had told Long Eyebrows right from the beginning that he didn't need to limit himself to books belonging to Daoist Sect. He could buy any book that he wanted.
Xie Shi suddenly stood up. The young boy with long...
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