Chapter 7: Drawing Boundaries

"Madam Su, are there any other young masters in the residence who are open-minded?" Xu Wenliang asked again

Little brother, you have not yet obtained the status of a child scholar. Next time you encounter a thief, it would be best to quickly step aside! Haha! Today, having captured these two notorious thieves, Jiang Hai and Jiang Yang, I, Xu Lingxiao, will surely advance several ranks on the list of achievements!

And follow me

With a single stroke, Jiang Hai was defeated. Sacred power flowed through Xu Lingxiao as he drew a circle around Jiang Hai with an iron pen, then swiftly pursued Jiang Yang.

Soon, Xu Lingxiao caught up with and defeated Jiang Yang using the same method, bringing back both Jiang Yang and the trapped Jiang Hai.

Brother Sulin, Zijing believes that you will also be as imposing and handsome as Scholar Xu was just now in the future

Hmm! I will definitely do it, Zijing. Let's go... We will go to your house now and tell your father and elder brother that I have gained enlightenment.

Jiang Yang, Jiang Hai, the two of you have committed numerous crimes, killing and plundering, causing harm to the community. Now that I, Xu Lingxiao, have encountered you, let us see where you can escape to

Watching Xu Lingxiao drive two thieves towards the county office, Su Lin felt a surge of passion. The seemingly frail scholar, after gaining divine power, could lift heavy weights with ease, create barriers at will, and apprehend notorious thieves in broad daylight

After turning two streets and arriving at the Dong Family's herbal medicine shop, Dong Guihua was not present. Instead, Dong Zijing's elder brother, Dong Feng, was managing the shop. Upon seeing his sister walking hand in hand with Su Lin, he darkened his face and angrily reprimanded Dong Zijing, saying: "Zijing, you girl, how can you be so ignorant of propriety and shame? You are still an unmarried young woman; how can you have such close contact with a man in public? You have brought disgrace to the Dong family. When father returns, I will certainly report this matter to him in detail"

Su Lin gasped in astonishment, while the fallen Jiang Hai attempted to take the opportunity to escape, but could not surpass the circle drawn by Xu Lingxiao. This was clearly a divine power that confined him to the ground.

"Zijin is not shy at all. My father said that my name was given by your father, and Zijin has been destined to be Brother Sulin's wife since birth. What is there to be shy about?" Dong Zijin pouted her rosy little lips and said

"There is none! There is none! Today, only my son Su Wen has attained enlightenment," said Su Liu hurriedly. However, Su Wen stepped forward and said: "County magistrate, there is also my elder brother Su Lin at home. He is fifteen years old this year and has not yet attained enlightenment. I wonder if the official seal today has sensed that my elder brother has attained enlightenment?"

Bold thief! Do you still dare to harm others

The widow Su Liu of the Su residence was unaware of the esteemed arrival of the county magistrate. I have failed to extend a proper welcome and humbly ask for your forgiveness

Su Lin did not take Xu Lingxiao's recent words to heart, for he knew that in the county examination the day after tomorrow, he would undoubtedly obtain the title of a child scholar. Moreover, he also planned to directly participate in the provincial examination a month later to attain the status of a xiucai.

Where is Su Lin? Please take me there to have a look said Xu Wenliang, feeling a stir in his heart

Xu Lingxiao glanced at Su Lin and, noticing that Su Lin's blue robe bore no marks of a student, smiled and said

Dong Zijing noticed that Su Lin was silent and thought he was affected by Xu Lingxiao's words, so she took his arm and said

Holy power blessing

"He has become enlightened? That's simply a joke. Little sister, do not be deceived by him; after so many years of not being enlightened, how could he suddenly claim to be enlightened?" Dong Feng laughed heartily, but in truth, he had long known the reason why Su Lin could not become enlightened. The Su family, the Su Liu clan, would send someone every month to purchase Mengzhi grass, and it had always been he who personally handled the transactions.

Thank you, County Magistrate. This is my son, Su Wen. Wen, quickly tell the County Magistrate how you became enlightened. The Su Liu family was taken aback; it truly is the case that a mother is honored through her child. Even the esteemed County Magistrate, who is a distinguished scholar, treats her with such respect, which would have been unimaginable in the past.

This is true! Brother, Su Lin not only gained enlightenment but did so through the sacred words. "Dong Zijing pouted her rosy little lips and said, but as soon as she finished speaking, Dong Feng laughed even harder, saying, 'Enlightenment through sacred words? In the entire Wu Kingdom, there might not even be one in a hundred years, and you think Su Lin can do it? What a joke!"

"Madam Su, it is indeed presumptuous of me to intrude like this," Xu Wenliang said as he cupped his hands in greeting. He then fixed his gaze intently on Su Wen, who stood behind Su Liu, and could not help but ask, "Today, as the county magistrate, I have received the auspicious news that a prodigy has emerged in Fengle County, one who has gained enlightenment through the words of those above the rank of Hanlin. Surely, it must be your esteemed son, with a boundless future ahead! I have come specifically to offer my congratulations... May I ask, which classic text did your son use to gain his enlightenment?"

"Impossible! County magistrate, it is absolutely impossible for Su Lin to become enlightened," said Su Liu.

Xu Lingxiao lightly tapped his iron pen against his chest, and Jiang Hai was instantly knocked down as if struck by a heavy punch, letting out a painful cry as he fell to the ground

This is ... ... drawing a boundary to confine oneself

Su Wen brought Xu Wenliang into his chamber, but Su Lin had long since left the room. However, as soon as Xu Wenliang stepped inside, his expression changed dramatically, and he exclaimed: "The residual power of the sacred force, this is... this is the enlightenment of the Sacred Word! Quickly... hastily... urgently find this Su Lin mhetushucom .com..."

Just as Dong Feng had laughed twice, he saw two people rushing towards him from the front. One was Xu Wenliang, the county magistrate of this county, and the other was his subordinate, Li Ting. The two hurriedly arrived in front of the herbal medicine shop, not to buy medicine. Instead, County Magistrate Xu Wenliang tightly grasped Su Lin's hand and urgently asked, "You... you are Su Lin? The Su Lin who opens wisdom with sacred words?"

Su Lin's gaze sharpened; it was the first time he had seen a scholar reciting poetry. He was so engrossed that he forgot about Jiang Hai, who was about to strike him. With focused attention, he observed as the scholar Xu Lingxiao, from the depths of his intellect, summoned a surge of sacred power, transforming it into a gentle breeze that lifted his feet and propelled him forward, allowing him to catch up with Jiang Hai in an instant

Zijin, aren't you being a bit too anxious? Where do you find a young lady who is so eager to get married? Isn't it a bit embarrassing?

However, upon hearing this, Xu Wenliang was puzzled and said, "Lu Ji is merely a Grand Scholar; the words of a Grand Scholar are enlightening. How could they possibly affect the seal of my county magistrate?"

Two individuals were heading towards the Dong Family Herbal Medicine Shop when they suddenly noticed the crowd ahead hurriedly parting in the middle, as two burly men frantically ran towards Su Lin.

With the wisdom of the sacred words, Su Lin was in high spirits, cheerfully following Dong Zijing as they walked along the streets of Fengle County

Upon hearing the names Jiang Yang and Jiang Hai, Su Lin immediately recognized that these two were the notorious bandits wreaking havoc in Fengle County, as described in the books. He rushed forward, intending to block their path. However, both men were robust and strong, and when they saw that this frail scholar dared to obstruct them, Jiang Hai, the leader, raised his hand to strike Su Lin.

With a whoosh, a gentle breeze swept in, and Su Lin saw a figure dressed in a scholar's white robe, holding a silver hook and an iron pen, softly reciting: "The gentle breeze accompanies me, capturing thieves and their loot on Fengle Street"

"Elder brother, Su Lin is my future husband. I am holding my own husband's hand; how can this be considered a breach of etiquette?" Dong Zijing insisted stubbornly, "Moreover, Su Lin has now become enlightened and will participate in the county examination for the imperial examination the day after tomorrow. Soon, he will obtain the title of 'Tongsheng'. You and father will no longer have any excuse to prevent me from marrying Su Lin."

In the main hall of the Su residence, Su Liu hurriedly brought her son Su Wen, bowed slightly, and expressed her apologies

Su Wen has met with the county magistrate. Today, I am enlightened by the words of our esteemed scholar Lu Ji, which state, 'Filial piety is defined as the good deeds towards one's parents, and brotherly love is defined as the respect between siblings.' Su Wen responded with neither humility nor arrogance, answering truthfully.

Brother Su Lin, be careful!" Dong Zijing shouted.

Please wait here for a moment, I will go and bring your brother Jiang Yang to keep you company.

Is this the power granted by the divine force?