178 Chapter 175: Relationship (1/2)

”Anyway, was that all that happened today or something else too?” He asked the servant.

”That was all. I was going to return the herbs that I got for you. After selling them, just as I turned to walk back, I hit the young miss. That's when it all started. I was beaten, but I survived. I didn't expect that more people would come to beat me up, though,” the servant let out with a wry smile on his face.

”That's what happens when you don't have strength. You need to be careful when you leave. It's a world of the strong. Weak people like you would be wiped in an instant if you offend them. The only way to survive is to have strength or to have a stronger person to depend on,” Xu Ming let out as he educated his servant on how to be careful.

”Master, can I tell you something?” The servant suddenly asked.

”Yeah, what?” Xu Ming asked curiously.

”I feel like you have changed, and I like this change. You are more confident now, and you take a stand. I always knew that you were strong, you just didn't have enough confidence, but now that you have it, I feel like you can really survive in the trials after all. But you need to train more. You need to be careful and not take the trials lightly,”

”Previously, I felt as if you had given up on your life since you knew that you were about to die in the trials after all, but I can see a new light in your eyes. You can do it, and I have full faith in your master. I have a feeling that you can and will become the Crown Prince!”

The servant started talking. From his expressions, it was clear that he was a little emotional.

”Yeah, I hope to survive, so I had to change a little,” Xu Ming smiled as he used the convenient excuse that he had received.

”Anyway, How about we go for a walk? I have tested your memory on general topics, but today, I want to test your outdoor knowledge,” Xu Ming said as he glanced towards the door. Even though he knew the basics of the sect, he still needed to see and understand this place better, and today was an excellent opportunity.

”Uhm, today?” The servant asked with a wry smile on his face.

”Yeah, are you worried about those people? Don't worry. I won't let anyone harm you. You already got your punishment, and after that, they were in the wrong for breaking into my courtyard and attacking me. Any argument they make won't stand before any Elder,” Xu Ming said.

”Alright,” The servant agreed as he nodded his head.

They left the courtyard and started walking away from it.

”Your father, It is decent considering all things, but I don't think it is as good as the Eldest Prince. The king dotes on him the most, so I assume that he is the favorite son. Also, you have spent your last nine years in the sect and haven't gone to meet your father even once, and he didn't call you to meet him either. It makes me believe that there might be some problems, but I can only assume that it is decent and not great,” the servant let out.

”What you describe sounds awful. Why do you say that it's a decent relationship then?” Xu Ming inquired with a curious look on his face.

”Because you still get money and resources from the Royal Palace. They bring it directly to the sect. I would believe that your relationship should be decent for them to still care to send you resources,” The servant replied.