Under One Person: Sincerity Moves the Gods

Chapter 6 The Name of the Bad Boys

"this......"

Hearing Zuo Ruotong's words, Shuiyun hesitated for a moment before continuing, "It's about Li Cunzhen."

"I've been keeping an eye on him for quite some time now; he's even stranger than his brother."

"Let's start with fetching water and chopping wood. This kid only works for one or two hours a day. He's the least dedicated disciple I've ever seen in the lower courtyard. A few times, I almost kicked him out."

"But if you're going to say he's lazy or slacker, he's quite serious when he works, he doesn't seem like that kind of person."

At this point, Shuiyun frowned, as if she were recalling something.

"It's more like... more like having a scale in your heart, doing only what you're supposed to do."

As if suddenly remembering something, Shuiyun added:

"Oh right, like Li Muxuan, he also went up the mountain and entered the gate, but he didn't tell Liu Deshui and Lu Jin."

"Of course, this kid does very little work every day and has a lot of free time. He usually goes up the mountain while others are working, and those two didn't even notice or ask him anything."

"Furthermore, unlike Li Muxuan, he wasn't just wandering around; he was keeping an eye on his fellow disciples who were practicing their martial arts."

"I don't know where he saw it, but he actually learned the sitting posture. Every morning, he would sit on the cliff for two hours, more diligent than some of his fellow disciples who had already entered the sect."

"That's one of the reasons why I think he wouldn't try to cheat or shirk responsibility."

"Unfortunately, without the mental cultivation method and a quiet room, he will probably waste his efforts and find it difficult to enter a meditative state."

When she said the last sentence, Shuiyun's expression showed some regret.

His words reveal his attitude toward the two Li brothers.

Generally speaking, he had a positive attitude towards both of them.

However, the fact that the two went up the mountain without informing Liu Deshui and Lu Jin was highly criticized.

That's easy to understand.

Shuiyun followed Zuo Ruotong in cultivation from a young age and grew up in the Sanyi Sect.

I have a harmonious relationship with my fellow students and I am used to helping each other and treating each other with sincerity.

Although the four from the lower house have not yet formally become disciples, they are very likely to become fellow disciples in the future.

Naturally, they couldn't stand Li Cunzhen and Li Muxuan's attitude of concealing the truth.

Upon hearing Shuiyun's answer, Zuo Ruotong nodded and then shared her own opinion.

"I actually quite admire these two children."

"Although Li Muxuan is a bit more impetuous than Lu Jin, as you said, he doesn't have Lu Jin's background, and there's nothing that can be done about it."

"Li Cunzhen does little work, but our Sanyi Sect recruits disciples, not laborers. As long as he's not a lazy or slacker, that's fine."

"As for why the two didn't tell Liu Deshui and Lu Jin that they had been up the mountain..."

Zuo Ruotong glanced at Shuiyun, who immediately sat up straight.

"I actually think that's an advantage."

Shuiyun was taken aback, then heard Zuo Ruotong continue speaking.

"Otherwise, are we supposed to have the Li brothers tell the two the tricks of the trade and teach them to copy it exactly?"

"If the two of them learn this, will they be considered to have passed this test or not?"

"If this doesn't suit my taste, wouldn't letting the two of them learn it be harming them?"

"This attitude of keeping quiet is even more commendable than going up the mountain without permission."

Upon hearing this, Shuiyun was initially puzzled, then seemed to ponder.

But Zuo Ruotong hasn't stopped yet.

"If Lu Jin and Liu Deshui really wanted to know what Li Muxuan had done, they had plenty of opportunities to follow him over the past few days."

But they didn't.

Why isn't it there?

"I wouldn't dare."

"The imposing mountain gate in their imagination prevented them from crossing the line, creating a self-imposed prison... They trapped themselves in that small lower courtyard."

"In comparison, the Li brothers are quite something."

"Let alone that fake mountain gate, even if a living member of the Sanyi Sect stood in front of them, it wouldn't have intimidated these two little guys."

At this moment, Shuiyun's face showed some embarrassment.

Some of his fellow disciples even burst into laughter at him, the teasing undertones obvious.

The air was filled with a cheerful atmosphere.

"So, Senior Brother, you're planning to take the Li brothers under your wing?"

After laughing, Si Chong suddenly spoke.

Zuo Ruotong pondered for a moment.

"If it's decided now... I can keep Li Cunzhen and the Lu family's child."

"As for this Li Muxuan."

Zuo Ruotong recalled the scene when she first met Li Muxuan at the Li family.

Although it was only for one glance.

But Zuo Ruotong was certain that Li Muxuan at that time was not the same person he was now acting in the Lower Court.

"Master, I'm back!"

Just then, a black-haired young man dressed in a white robe pushed open the door and entered the side hall.

The members of Sanyi, who were waiting for Zuo Ruotong to finish speaking, immediately turned to look.

"Changqing is back today? No wonder you were talking to us about this today."

Si Chong glanced at the disciple named Chang Qing, and then spoke to Zuo Ruotong.

Zuo Ruotong's lips curled up slightly.

"Master, the four little ones have figured things out after this trip."

Changqing looked at Zuo Ruotong and said loudly.

He was sent down the mountain on his master's orders to investigate the circumstances of the disciples in the lower courtyards.

Half a month later, we finally returned to the mountain.

Then, he said somewhat anxiously:

"I'll tell you about the other three in a bit... I wanted to ask, is Li Muxuan still in the lower courtyard?"

"You're still here, what's wrong?"

"Oh! I thought he'd already been kicked out. How come he's still here? You'd better keep an eye on him!"

Thinking about what he had learned about Li Muxuan's actions, Changqing felt somewhat annoyed.

"I didn't ask around much when I got to their hometown. I just asked around on the street and everyone knew about this kid."

"He was the leader of a group of unruly children in the area."

"Digging pits and setting traps, breaking windows and removing tiles are commonplace activities; kicking things in the sky and disturbing the neighbors are daily leisure activities."

"This kid is notorious in the area... Everyone has given him a nickname—the devil."

Hearing this, the members of the Sanyi Sect were all somewhat astonished.

This is completely different from Li Muxuan's behavior in the lower courtyard!

Zuo Ruotong, however, was not surprised at all, and her expression was meaningful.

"snort......"

"So unruly, and yet you say your character is impeccable..."

"Boss Li lied to me."

But when Zuo Ruotong said that, Changqing, who had never had a good word to say about Li Muxuan, scratched his head.

"Well......"

"What's wrong?"

Zuo Ruotong noticed his unusual behavior.

"As for his character... I've made inquiries around, but I haven't heard of any real wrongdoing from this child."

"It's really about finding bargains, truly finding bargains."

"But there were also compliments."

"You know Mr. Li, he's a big shot in the area, but I haven't heard anything about this kid bullying others."

"He doesn't care about status when it comes to neighbors. He'll join in the fun, help out when there's trouble, and if anyone is really in need, he'll help if he can."

"If any losses are caused to others, they will compensate double the amount, relying on their family wealth."

"Moreover, this kid was arrogant at first but humble at second, and he was quite sincere when he apologized."

Changqing's expression became much more complicated.

"Some people have also told me that the streets haven't been as lively as they used to be since this kid left home."

Zuo Ruotong's expression remained unchanged.

"Sure enough, it's consistent with his behavior here. This is hardly a sincere apology or repentance."

"He just knows what other people want."