“In that case, how about I help Fellow Daoist?”
He Xiuyuan looked at Songfeng’s appearance, thought for a moment, then spoke.
Since Songfeng had said so, and seemed to trust that Expert greatly, it was likely that the Expert truly had some ability.
Given this, He Xiuyuan felt he could help this Fellow Daoist.
Furthermore, He Xiuyuan was intrigued by the Expert mentioned by Fellow Daoist Songfeng, thinking he might be able to meet and converse with him.
However, Songfeng immediately shook his head upon hearing He Xiuyuan’s words.
“No, when that Expert gave me this task, he specifically instructed that I must do it myself. This is a test for me.”
“If I can’t do it, then my hope of him teaching me Spells will be dashed.”
Songfeng’s expression grew somewhat serious as he spoke.
“Since that Expert said so, I naturally must follow his instructions.”
He Xiuyuan listened to Songfeng’s words, fell silent for a moment, then nodded gently.
“If that’s the case, then I can’t help you.”
He Xiuyuan had originally thought about whether he could help the other party.
If he could help, it would save the other party some time.
But from Songfeng’s words, his idea was fruitless.
Upon hearing He Xiuyuan’s words, Songfeng smiled kindly at He Xiuyuan.
“I appreciate Fellow Daoist’s kindness, but since that Expert said so, I naturally must do it that way.”
“It’s just a matter of selling this item. I imagine it won’t be too difficult if I spend a bit more time.”
Songfeng spoke lightly, but He Xiuyuan could discern the forced nature in his words.
He Xiuyuan had, after all, followed him for several days and knew that selling this item would be somewhat difficult for him.
Otherwise, he wouldn’t have been unable to sell it for the past few days.
However, since Songfeng had said so now, He Xiuyuan understood his meaning.
“Since that’s the case, I will simply watch from the side. I hope Fellow Daoist can sell it successfully.”
Thinking this, He Xiuyuan looked up at Songfeng in front of him and offered his blessing.
Songfeng smiled upon hearing this, “Then I’ll take Fellow Daoist’s auspicious words.”
After speaking, Songfeng looked left and right, saw that it was still early, and immediately stood up, saying, “Fellow Daoist, it’s still early today. I still need to go and see if I can sell this item.”
“If there’s time, I also need to earn some silver later to fill my stomach.”
As Songfeng spoke, he hastily prepared to leave.
He Xiuyuan was startled upon hearing this, “Fellow Daoist, do you not even have silver for food?”
Saying this, He Xiuyuan fumbled in his clothes. Although he didn’t have much silver left, he could still take out dozens of copper coins to help the other party.
If that truly wasn’t enough, taking out a sheet of yuxintang paper could also sell for a good amount of silver.
yuxintang paper was something that could be sold, and it was very easy to sell. As long as the price was slightly lower, there would be no shortage of buyers.
“Thank you for Fellow Daoist’s kindness, but this is also one of that Expert’s tests, so I can only appreciate Fellow Daoist’s good intentions.”
Songfeng quickly declined He Xiuyuan’s kind offer.
He Xiuyuan’s face showed a hint of surprise upon hearing his words.
That Expert’s tests were truly numerous.
However, since it was that Expert’s test, He Xiuyuan felt it was inappropriate to interfere.
Thinking this, He Xiuyuan nodded slightly, “Since that’s the case, I’ll watch from the side.”
“Thank you, Fellow Daoist. Once I achieve something, I will drink and celebrate with Fellow Daoist.”
Seeing He Xiuyuan agree, Songfeng’s face lit up with joy. He quickly cupped his hands to He Xiuyuan, then turned and left.
He Xiuyuan sat in the distance, watching Songfeng run around the medical hall.
When some apprentices in the medical hall saw Songfeng, they didn’t even wait for him to speak, but directly shouted for him to leave.
Songfeng immediately spoke, pleading with them to buy the withered grass in his hand.
However, no matter how much he talked, the apprentices remained unmoved, simply chasing Songfeng out the door.
After several such instances, it was already noon.
And Songfeng, even at this point, had still accomplished nothing.
Then Songfeng returned to the ferry, continuing to do manual labor.
Songfeng seemed not to be angered by everything happening around him. He still cheerfully went to the ferry, continuing to move goods and earn a few copper coins.
He Xiuyuan stood in the distance, watching this scene, and couldn’t help but scratch his head.
Could it be that this was the true purpose of that Expert’s test, to temper Songfeng’s Heart-Nature?
Putting everything else aside, for Songfeng to persevere until now and still maintain such a Heart-Nature, He Xiuyuan felt he himself might not be able to do it.
However, if it truly was like this, then this test indeed seemed to have some effect.
After many thoughts flashed through He Xiuyuan’s mind, he decided to continue watching.
As for what Songfeng experienced during this time, he would not choose to interfere, no matter what.
If his interference caused the other party’s efforts to be in vain, that was definitely not what He Xiuyuan wanted to see.
Thinking this, He Xiuyuan simply watched quietly from a distance.
And for the next few days, He Xiuyuan remained like this. He did not interfere with Songfeng’s actions, nor did he secretly offer him help.
However, over these few days, Songfeng’s situation in Guo Yun County seemed quite dire.
The people of Guo Yun County were clearly already familiar with Songfeng.
Whether he entered a medical hall or a pawn shop, they would immediately stand up and chase him out before he even spoke.
Even when Songfeng went to the ferry to do some work and earn some silver to fill his stomach, he couldn’t avoid a barrage of sarcasm and ridicule.
Even the wages he was supposed to earn were significantly withheld.
He Xiuyuan watched from afar, occasionally feeling greatly annoyed, but Songfeng seemed unconcerned, still appearing to enjoy himself immensely when working.
After another half a month passed, Songfeng finally made his way to He Xiuyuan.
He Xiuyuan was still by the river, observing the Spell of cutting paper into human figures, when he saw Songfeng approach.
These days, Songfeng had had no interaction with He Xiuyuan, so his sudden appearance was a slight surprise to He Xiuyuan.
