Hearing Zhou Xingtong's words, the Calabash Brothers were all stunned.
This was too unbelievable.
In the Nine Provinces, although the Confucian culture wasn't widespread, noble virtues such as righteousness and dying for the sake of the country were still very popular.
What everyone recognized was the spirit of sacrificing one's life for the sake of the country. This was also called righteousness and was a noble sentiment that everyone was advocating.
Once Secondary Saint Zhou admitted his mistake, it would be the first time in history. It would definitely be recorded in the history books.
Even if someone said that Secondary Saint Zhou didn't bother with trifles and dared to admit his mistake, he would still be a bad guy and would also add a layer of golden light to Li Ziqi's reputation.
Therefore, the Calabash Brothers had discussed earlier that Zhou Xingtong would rather let his beloved grandson die than agree. However, they didn't expect to be slapped in the face now.
(Does your Zhou Clan have any integrity?)
Everyone's expression immediately turned into one of disdain.
In the eyes of the people of the Nine Provinces, such a clan's glory was something that they had to defend even if they had to pay with their lives.
"Teacher Sun, are you satisfied now?"
Although he had already decided to play an open scheme, Zhou Xingtong still felt as though he had been ruthlessly slapped in the face by an invisible hand after saying this.
Shame, humiliation, awkwardness, and indignation...
However, at the thought of his beloved grandson's painful appearance, Zhou Xingtong felt that this humiliation was nothing.
(I'm going to save him at all costs!)
Zhou Xingtong looked at Sun Mo and said word by word, "If you are willing to save my grandson, I can even kneel down to you."
As Zhou Xingtong spoke, he wanted to kneel down.
"No!"
Li Ziqi and Tantai Yutang reacted the fastest. Their expressions changed and they rushed out from Sun Mo's side, wanting to pull Zhou Xingtong back.
It wasn't that their heart ached for Zhou Xingtong, but because if they were to kneel, their teacher's reputation might be tainted.
An old man over 70 years old was kneeling to Sun Mo for the sake of his beloved grandson. This was a familial love as deep as the ocean!
It was worthy of praise.
"You mustn't!"
Sun Mo hurriedly went to support Zhou Xingtong, cursing him for being cunning in his heart. (If you really want to kneel, why are you so slow?)
However, Sun Mo didn't expose him. "As long as you write a pledge, I'll make a trip."
Hearing the word 'pledge', Zhou Xingtong's face twitched, but he didn't reject.
"Alright!"
Zhou Xingtong took a deep breath.
"Yaoguang, prepare the brush and ink!"
Soon, the written contract was completed.
The two of them agreed that once Sun Mo cured Zhou Wenbin, Second Saint Zhou would have to publicly apologize to Li Ziqi.
"Can we go now?"
Zhou Xingtong urged.
"Wait a moment, let me prepare something!"
Sun Mo went upstairs.
The Calabash Brothers quickly followed.
"Teacher, you can't go. The Zhou Clan will definitely not fulfill their promise."
Jiang Leng persuaded. He had also thought of the loophole that Miracle Doctor Feng had thought of.
"Teacher has been forced into a corner. He has no other choice."
Tantai Yutang sighed.
The Zhou Clan had come to invite Zhang Xuan a total of three times. Of which, the clan head had invited Zhang Xuan over twice, and he had even brought along heavy gifts. Three visits to the thatched cottage was nothing more than that.
If Sun Mo still didn't go, he'd definitely be criticized. He'd definitely not be able to run away from the reputation of not saving others.
"Actually, even if the Zhou Clan didn't agree to this condition, Teacher should still go. After all, this student is innocent!"
Li Ziqi looked at Sun Mo. "Teacher, I wanted to persuade you earlier. You have to make this trip."
"You're not angry?"
Sun Mo counter-asked.
"I'm angry, but I'm also very happy because Teacher is thinking for my sake. However, I'll continue to work hard on apologizing. I'll be so outstanding that even if Secondary Saint Zhou doesn't admit it, the entire Nine Provinces will know that he was wrong."
Li Ziqi spoke frankly and suddenly. "As for Zhou Wenbin, he's just an innocent young man."
"Wow, eldest martial sister, your level of thinking is so high. Zhou Xingtong should really be here to listen to your words."
Qin Yaoguang praised.
"At this moment, I'm willing to respect you as my eldest martial sister!"
The sickly invalid teased.
Honestly speaking, the little sunny egg's current performance caused him to have a whole new level of respect for her.
"What a domineering goal!"
Sun Mo rubbed the little sunny egg's hair.
"Teacher, why don't I accompany you?"
The papaya girl recommended herself, but Jiang Leng was already standing behind Sun Mo, helping him carry his bag. There were ancient whale oil, spring water, and beauty medicine packets inside.
Xianyu Wei also wanted to go, but she was pulled back by Helian Beifang.
(Don't join in the fun.)
(The two of us are from the barbarian race and don't really understand the etiquette of the Central Plains. If we're impolite, others might feel that Teacher's guidance isn't good.)
"Zhiruo and Xianyu will go with me. The rest of you will stay behind!"
Sun Mo instructed, "Zhou Wenbin was plotted against. I don't know if the one who did it was his enemy or Dark Dawn. Hence, you guys have to be careful."
The little sunny egg had a grudge with the Zhou Clan. Tantai Yutang's body was too weak, hence, Sun Mo didn't bring him along. As for the others, Jiang Leng was reliable and could fight. Hence, he had to stay behind to take care of his fellow disciples.
Helian Beifang could act as a hired thug, and Qin Yaoguang was smart. With this arrangement, they had ample combat prowess. It wouldn't be a problem for them to deal with some minor troubles.
Sun Mo went downstairs. After meeting up with Zhou Xingtong, they headed toward the Zhou Clan's manor.
"Why don't you introduce Wenbin's condition?"
Sun Mo instructed.
"At the start, he was only unconscious like he had fallen asleep. There were no injuries, but his breathing was weak and his vitality was weakening!
"Then, on the second day, purple spots appeared on his body. They were the size of a fingernail, and his breathing also started to become intermittent. He had to rely on ginseng soup to sustain his life.
"Earlier, those spots suddenly expanded to cover his entire body, and goosebumps appeared. His breathing also suddenly stopped. It's all thanks to Miracle Doctor Feng Kang that he managed to survive."
Zhou Xingtong didn't dare to hide anything.
"Mn!"
After Sun Mo asked for some details, he sank into contemplation.
Zhou Xingtong also didn't know what to say. Hence, the atmosphere was very awkward. But very soon, his attention landed on the handsome horse Sun Mo was riding.
Good horse!
This handsome horse had white fur on its hooves. It was as if it was treading on snow. It was truly very beautiful.
Who wouldn't have a little hobby?
And Zhou Xingtong just so happened to like collecting famous horses.
Of course, just like those expensive sports cars were big toys that only second-generation wealthy people could afford to play with, rearing horses was also something that only influential clans could afford to play with.
Leaving aside how expensive a famous horse was, just the fodder used to feed it every day would be added with all sorts of top-grade ingredients. Moreover, there would also be specialized horse slaves serving it.
To put it bluntly, the food of some poor clans couldn't even compare to the horses and pet dogs of these second-generation wealthy people.
Sun Mo regained his senses. When he saw Zhou Xingtong's gaze, he smiled. "This is the mount of Great Tang Dynasty's Emperor Longzong."
"Ah? It's that Chasing Cloud? "
Zhou Xingtong had heard of this horse before. It was a tribute from Xiliang Country's Dawan Country. It had accompanied Emperor Longzong in many battles and had achieved great merits.
It was said that when they conquered Gaoli, Emperor Longzong was trapped in the enemy's formation. It was because of this handsome horse that he was able to escape.
"Not bad!"
Sun Mo patted Chasing Cloud's neck.
Honestly speaking, it was quite cool to go for a ride on a horse. However, there was a problem, and that was that it would hurt his testicles!
Zhou Xingtong silently sighed.
Actually, when Li Ziqi came to visit and wanted to become his disciple, Zhou Xingtong was the one who received her. He had also persuaded his father to accept her.
Even if she didn't have any talent, she was still the esteemed palace mistress of Great Tang!
There were many benefits.
However, his father was a stubborn old man and stubbornly refused.
"Sigh, if father had agreed, this horse would definitely be staying in my stable now."
Zhou Xingtong felt envious.
He thought that this handsome horse was gifted to Sun Mo by Li Ziqi. He didn't know that Zheng Qingfang, the prime minister of Great Tang for three generations, had generously gifted it to Sun Mo to thank him for the famous painting.
Lu Zhiruo followed behind. When she saw that Zhou Xingtong liked Sun Mo's horse so much that he almost reached out his hand to touch it, her lips involuntarily twitched.
(It's just a horse. If you knew that my teacher has a cloud, wouldn't you die of jealousy?)
(There are other horses with a higher bloodline and better talent than Chasing Cloud. However, my teacher's cloud is definitely the only one in the Nine Provinces.)
...
Sun Mo entered the Zhou Clan's manor and passed through a few courtyards before he arrived at the backyard.
This made him extremely envious.
(When will I be able to own property in various parts of the country?)
(And it must be so big.)
The great teachers who had been waiting for a long time immediately came over.
"Teacher Sun, it's an honor to meet you!"
"Nice to meet you!"
When Liang Hongda saw that these people wanted to chat, he hurriedly interjected, "Let's talk about pleasantries in the future. It's more important to save him first!"
...
Sun Mo entered the bedroom and immediately frowned.
Because he smelled a faint sour smell.
Logically speaking, everyone should be waiting outside, but everyone was curious about God Hands. Hence, they followed him in. However, everyone tactfully didn't say anything and only stared at Sun Mo.
Sun Mo first glanced at the skinny old man standing at the head of the bed. If there were no accidents, this person should be Miracle Doctor Feng. After that, his gaze landed on Zhou Wenbin's face.
"Can I trouble you to introduce his condition?"
Sun Mo asked while activating Divine Sight at the same time.
Zhou Wenbin, blood-ignition realm.
Strength: 31. Not innate divine strength, but he can overcome a thousand catties with little effort and win through techniques.
Intellect: 36. First tier genius.
Agility: 32. Graceful like a swan, graceful like a swimming dragon. How can the word 'confident' be used to describe this?
Will: 36. Strong will. Originally, he could lie down and enjoy life, but he chose to stand and suffer. For the sake of the Zhou Clan's glory, he studied diligently.
Endurance: 37. Hard work day after day, tempering his physique to be like an iron man.
...
Potential value: Extremely high!
Note: Zhou Clan's thousand-mile steed. If he doesn't die, he can bring the Zhou Clan's glory to another level.
Note: A super rookie destined to shine brilliantly. It's a pity that he encountered Li Ziqi. Otherwise, he would be the most dazzling rising star this year.
Warning: His vital signs are in a critical state, and he might die at any moment.
Sun Mo looked at the data and sighed ruefully.
He was really outstanding!
It was no wonder that Zhou Xingtong wanted to visit the thatched cottage three times.
"But no matter how strong you are, I won't envy the Zhou Clan because my eldest child is even more outstanding."
Actually, there was another reason why Secondary Saint Zhou didn't accept Li Ziqi.
It was because of Zhou Wenbin.
Secondary Saint Zhou was an upright person. As long as he accepted a disciple, he would carefully guide them. But in the recent ten years, other than entering seclusion to strive for the Saint Realm, whenever he came out of seclusion, he would focus on teaching Zhou Wenbin. He no longer had the leisure to guide Li Ziqi.
"Can he be saved?"
After Miracle Doctor Feng finished his introduction, he asked in passing.
"Yes!"
Although Divine Sight couldn't tell what was wrong with Zhou Wenbin, Sun Mo's knowledge was enough to help him answer.
However, when these words entered the ears of others, it was like a sudden clap of thunder, causing them to be stunned.
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