Chapter 189: Wang Ruhai's Friend

"Our family's divine hawk has become a spirit beast?"

Liu Dongzhu was first startled, then delighted; she might not have known what a spirit beast was before, but after Xuanqing Daozhang's explanation, she roughly understood the matter of spirit beasts.

In the past.

When the divine hawk was still just an ordinary living creature, it could already protect Wang Ping'an's life.

Now that the divine hawk has become a spirit beast, Wang Ping'an's safety index has risen rapidly.

However.

For some reason, the pitiful sight of Line2: Peregrine Falcon Little Gray just now kept flashing in her mind, and Liu Dongzhu couldn't help but worry, saying:

"Daozhang, could you help examine our family's divine hawk? Its appearance just now frightened me; although it doesn't look injured now, I'm still worried it might have a hidden ailment!"

"Alright, I'll check it!"

Xuanqing Daozhang nodded.

He not only wanted to check whether Line2: Peregrine Falcon Little Gray harbored a hidden ailment, but was also very curious how it had grown into a spirit beast so quickly.

A long time ago.

When he first saw Line2: Peregrine Falcon Little Gray at the Wang Family, he immediately noticed its extraordinary nature; like the Hei Mao Bu Tou that first appeared at the Wang Family, it was a spirit-beast seed.

However.

A spirit-beast seed indicates a chance to become a spirit beast, with varying probabilities; it does not guarantee it will become one.

Yet both Hei Mao Bu Tou and Line2: Peregrine Falcon Little Gray, one after the other, eventually became spirit beasts, how could he not be astonished?

At first he thought Hei Mao Bu Tou and Line2: Peregrine Falcon Little Gray were drawn by the identity of Great Virtuous Person Reincarnation of Wang Ping'an, coming specifically to protect Wang Ping'an from demons and monsters.

Now, thinking back, perhaps he was mistaken; Hei Mao Bu Tou and Line2: Peregrine Falcon Little Gray might not necessarily have been attracted by Wang Ping'an's Great Virtuous Person Reincarnation identity.

But they were certainly drawn by his Innate Dao Body.

Don't be fooled by Wang Ping'an lying in the cradle sleeping; with just a glance he can perceive the wandering Qi around him, as if sensing some inexplicable attraction, swarming from all directions toward his vicinity.

It permeates Wang Ping'an's body, becoming energy that strengthens his health.

Line2: Peregrine Falcon Little Gray lies beside the cradle, naturally enjoying the benefits of the Qi envelope, competing with Wang Ping'an for Qi; as the Qi permeates its body, how could it not rapidly grow into a spirit beast?

Even if it were an ordinary animal, it would still be drawn to Wang Ping'an.

Xuanqing Daozhang approached Line2: Peregrine Falcon Little Gray, watching it cautiously, squatting down gingerly, fearing not only to startle it into fleeing but also that it might suddenly erupt.

Line2: Peregrine Falcon Little Gray was attracted by Wang Ping'an, and it protects only Wang Ping'an, not him.

Line2: Peregrine Falcon Little Gray has evolved from an ordinary creature into a spirit beast, its combat power likely increasing manifold; despite its extraordinary cultivation, if one is careless, one could easily be injured by its sharp claws.

It might even peck out his eyes!

The eyes are the most vulnerable part for him, for all humans and even monsters.

However.

What disappointed him was that, as he crouched carefully before Line2: Peregrine Falcon Little Gray, the creature neither seemed frightened nor even glanced at him.

It still lay on the ground sleeping!

He couldn't tell whether it was simply tired or completely indifferent to him.

It might also be that Line2: Peregrine Falcon Little Gray trusts him greatly and isn't afraid of being harmed.

As Xuanqing Daozhang let out a sigh of relief, his curiosity deepened; he examined Line2: Peregrine Falcon Little Gray meticulously, his face full of unmistakable shock.

According to Liu Dongzhu's words and her own conjecture, Line2: Peregrine Falcon Little Gray, after sustaining severe injuries, seized an opportunity to evolve into a primary spirit beast.

The healing of its wounds was not unexpected to him, but what he hadn't anticipated was that the newly formed primary spirit beast Line2: Peregrine Falcon Little Gray was not weaker than any primary spirit beasts he had seen. Moreover,

its potential is limitless!

"What a wondrous falcon!"

Just as Xuanqing Daozhang, with growing curiosity, prepared to examine Line2: Peregrine Falcon Little Gray once more to determine exactly what was going on,

a surprised exclamation rang from behind.

He turned his head to look.

At the back of the main hall, a white-clothed scholar had appeared at an unknown time.

Xuanqing Daozhang slightly furrowed his brows; he could clearly sense the righteous aura emanating from the white-clothed scholar, and in an unfriendly tone said, "Scholar, may I ask what business you have at the Wang Family?"

The Wang Family is just an ordinary farming household; lately, with Wang Ping'an's birth, they have befriended many wealthy or noble figures, yet a legitimate scholar like this is rare.

The fact that he came to the Wang Family almost certainly means he is a friend of Wang Ruhai.

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Whether it's Wang Ruhai's divorce, or the Wang Family severing ties with Wang Ruhai, rumors may spread not only in Hutou Gou, but also in the county town and even the Capital City.

Imperial examinations.

These are matters the court values most; a Tanhualang is a prominent figure of the imperial examinations, naturally prompting people to inquire about him.

Whether he is favored by the Title: Prime Minister's Daughter, divorced, or cut off by his father, each matter is extremely attention‑grabbing.

Let alone when the three combine!

Surely anyone without curiosity would still want to know.

As a friend of Wang Ruhai, whether they condemn his actions or stand by him is uncertain, but one thing is clear: they would not come to the Wang Family.

At this moment, a scholar who seems to be a friend of Wang Ruhai arrived at the Wang Family; without much thought, it's probably—no, definitely not a good sign.

"You must be Liu Dongzhu, Madam Liu; I've come to see your child!"

Shu Mu ignored Xuanqing Daozhang's question, glanced up at Liu Dongzhu, and immediately understood that Wang Ruhai would proceed with a divorce.

It's not that Liu Dongzhu is particularly ugly; she is merely plain, not even comparable to a maid, and as a village woman, she lacks insight.

They have no common language!

Not even one in a thousand of the Title: Prime Minister's Daughter!

Moreover, once one marries the Title: Prime Minister's Daughter, receiving the prime minister's patronage and a swift rise to prominence is within reach.

If it were Wang Ruhai, he would certainly make the same choice.

As for his reputation being damaged…

As rumors spread one after another through the Capital City, Wang Ruhai's once‑damaged reputation has gradually been restored in many respects.

Perhaps there are still many who have no good impression of him, but the majority feel sympathy.

Who lets those rumors claim how pitiful Wang Ruhai is, how his wife is so detestable, and the like!

Moreover, each rumor is quite logical, as if it were true.

Hard to smash with a single poke!

He knows that, nine times out of ten, it's the Prime Minister's Residence pulling the strings.

Liu Dongzhu's face turned cold, and she said irritably, "Sorry, our Ping'an has caught a chill and can't receive visitors; you'd better leave."

(End of chapter)