Chapter 58: Today Is Jiang An'an's Birthday

Regarding Jiang Wang's donation of the Dao merit points he received from the Three Cities Dao Discussion, almost no one except Ling He could understand it.

But no one would interfere.

Jiang Wang owed no one, and except for Jiang An'an, he didn't need to be responsible to anyone.

However, while chatting with Zhao Rucheng, Jiang Wang still expressed his apologies: "Rucheng, originally, I should have helped you gather enough for a Qi Opening Pill first, but..."

Zhao Rucheng laughed instead, "There are so many difficult people and things in the world, can you help everyone?"

"I don't have any grand ambitions to benefit the world and save the people. But since some things have happened, I can't turn a blind eye. You didn't see the look in their red eyes. Those people don't even bat an eye when they're bleeding and fighting for their lives..." Jiang Wang sighed, "It reminded me of those senior brothers who locked themselves in their rooms and secretly cried after we came back from Xiaolin Town."

"My Third Brother! I'd rather you had some grand ambition," Zhao Rucheng said with a smile, his tone half-joking, "One good guy like Eldest is enough."

Jiang Wang was silent for a while, then said, "I just want you to know that I'm not ignoring your future. It's just that I was soft-hearted at the time. It'll be quick for us brothers to accumulate Dao merits together. The common people in the Three Mountains City may not have that much time to wait."

Zhao Rucheng looked at him: "I just want to tell you. I really don't need it."

"Your talent is very good, it shouldn't be wasted."

"Who said that happy things are always related to 'waste'?" Zhao Rucheng grinned: "Is spending a fortune on a smile a waste? But I'm happy. Is wasting time a waste? But I'm happy. I have money, I have talent, but so what? I'm happy when I waste them!"

"..." Jiang Wang said: "Eldest can't hear this, otherwise he'll give you a long lecture."

"Hahahaha." Zhao Rucheng laughed loudly: "So every time he starts lecturing, I immediately tell him that I'm going home to work hard! And then I run."

The two were talking and laughing as they walked past the gate of the Dao Academy.

They then noticed that above the jade lion on the left side of the gate, a naked man was suspended in the air.

His hands were tied to a horizontal branch, which belonged to a strange tree growing on the wall of the courtyard – undoubtedly created by Daoist magic.

The man's head was lowered, and his long hair was disheveled. His exposed skin was fair, but a bit thin, without much muscle.

A wooden sign hung around his neck, which read "Disrespectful and unfilial, unforgivable. Dried for three days as a warning to others."

The more Jiang Wang looked at it, the more familiar it seemed. After taking a closer look, he finally recognized the person as Huang Azhan.

"What happened?" he asked Zhao Rucheng.

Zhao Rucheng tried to suppress his laughter: "Last night, he went to smash Xiao Tiemian's door while wearing a mask, but he got caught red-handed. So, this is a personal demonstration of the consequences of disrespect and unfilial behavior."

"Why did he do that?" Jiang Wang was confused: "Why provoke Xiao Tiemian of all people?"

In Maple Forest City Dao Academy, there are three people you don't want to provoke: Xiao Tiemian of the Art Academy, the cook in the cafeteria, and Dean Dong in the morning.

It is said that Dean Dong is very grumpy when he wakes up, and it's the easiest time for him to get angry. During this time, everyone avoids him if they can.

The cafeteria in the City Dao Academy actually has a wide variety of dishes, no less than a regular restaurant. The only problem is that you can't choose what to eat, it all depends on the cook's mood. So, it's only natural that he is unapproachable.

The first one on the list is Xiao Tiemian of the Art Academy, which shows the depth of the shadow he casts on the disciples of the Dao Academy...

And Huang Azhan actually dared to stroke the tiger's backside. You have to say he's got some audacity.

"Hahahaha." Zhao Rucheng laughed out loud: "Weren't we responsible for welcoming the cultivators from Three Mountains City before? A teacher said that his image was not good, so he didn't let him lead the team and had Ling Eldest take on the role of leader. That teacher was Xiao Tiemian. After the Three Cities Dao Discussion ended, Huang Azhan got angrier the more he thought about it, so he drank a little wine last night and decided to show Xiao Tiemian a little color."

Jiang Wang: "..."

Why are you seeking death when you have your life to live?

Huang Azhan originally lowered his head and hair, trying to hide his identity as much as possible. But he couldn't stand Zhao Rucheng's enthusiastic explanation here, and his laughter was so cheerful.

Huang Azhan heard it and felt a surge of anger in his heart.

"Brother Rucheng," he was unable to do much hanging there, but he still flicked his long hair and showed a very friendly smile: "Help a brother out."

"Hey!" Zhao Rucheng responded happily, then suddenly turned around, "Oh, I forgot I have something important to do!"

He hurried away in big strides.

Huang Azhan gritted his teeth and slowly looked at Jiang Wang again.

Jiang Wang pointed in the direction of Zhao Rucheng, "I'll go see what's wrong with him."

He also ran away in a puff of smoke.

You don't need to think about what Huang Azhan is up to. But give them the courage and they wouldn't dare to let down the person Xiao Tiemian hung up.

You know, Huang Azhan has quite a few friends, but where is there a single person now? They don't even pass through the gate, and they plan to use the back door these days.

……

Speaking of important things, Zhao Rucheng wasn't lying.

Today is October 12th, the day after the Three Cities Dao Discussion, and also Jiang An'an's birthday.

Jiang Wang had prepared for this day long ago.

Baiqie mutton and mutton soup from Cai Ji's mutton shop, pastries from Guixiangzhai, charcoal hot pot from Du Dewang... Jiang Wang had ordered them all in advance and they would be delivered directly to his home at that time.

He also went to the vegetable market early in the morning to buy a lot of fresh ingredients, ready to show off his skills for his beloved sister - because it was still in the confidential stage, he was not desperately stopped by Zhao Rucheng.

Ling He went out of the city mysteriously last night, saying that he was preparing a surprise for Jiang An'an.

And Zhao Rucheng asked someone to buy new clothes from Yunxiangzhai and was about to go back to pick them up.

Jiang Wang didn't inform the others, so as not to make them feel obligated to prepare gifts.

Huang Azhan could be called over to gather together, An'an is also very familiar with him... but his hanging on the tree is an interesting program in itself.

It can be said that everything is ready, except for An'an leaving school.

Jiang Wang calculated the time, separated from Zhao Rucheng temporarily, and went to Mingdetang alone. He went to pick up Jiang An'an from school, and by the way, if An'an had other friends who she got along with, such as that little girl named Qingzhi, he also planned to invite them home to play together.

Today is Jiang An'an's birthday, and it is Jiang An'an's first birthday without her mother's company. It can also be said to be a summary of his and An'an's life during this period.

He wants to let An'an have a happy birthday without a trace of sorrow.

This is Jiang Wang's most important arrangement in recent times.

……

Zhao Rucheng carried a box of Yunxiangzhai's custom-made full set of clothes in his left hand, and a gorgeously decorated brocade box in his right hand. Inside was a smoky jade, a good magic tool material, worn on the body, it has the effect of nourishing Qi and blood.

The clothes from Yunxiangzhai are already valuable, and smoky jade is even more priceless. But for Zhao Dashao, money is nothing.

When he arrived at Jiang's house in Feima Lane, the door was closed.

Zhao Rucheng didn't care, he directly jumped in, put down the gift, and found a deck chair in the yard and leaned on it comfortably.

After a while, Ling He ran panting to the outside of the yard, without even having time to clean the mud off his clothes.

He was carrying a huge tortoise in his hand, which looked at least three hundred years old.

This big tortoise had been rampant in the Green Willow River for a long time, and Ling He had discovered it a long time ago, but this time he put in a lot of effort to catch it. He plans to give it to An'an to raise, which can ensure longevity.

If you don't believe this, boiling it into soup is also very nourishing.

He was much more honest. Seeing that the door was locked, he planned to wait outside the door.

Zhao Rucheng heard the movement and shattered the lock from inside, letting him in.

Then, the person delivering the mutton came, the person delivering the charcoal hot pot came, and the person delivering the pastries also came.

Time passed little by little.

Finally, Jiang An'an returned home and found that the lock was broken.

She pushed open the courtyard door and saw a table full of delicious food in the courtyard, and Ling He and Zhao Rucheng with gifts.

"Where's your brother?" Ling He asked.

"Where's my brother?" Jiang An'an asked.

In unison.

……

Today is Jiang An'an's birthday.

Ling He and Zhao Rucheng both arrived with gifts.

Jiang An'an returned home by herself.

But Jiang Wang did not come back.