"Granny, isn't it somewhat inappropriate to drive him away like that? Miss did tell us to look after him a little, didn't she?"
Rong Ju watched "Chu Zhong" return through the window, hesitating uncertainly as she asked Shopkeeper Ruan with some unease.
The latter merely savored the Spirit Tea in her hand and said blandly:
"Miss places too much importance on such ordinary folk, making them think too highly of themselves. He merely has a bit of skill in brewing first-tier Spirit Wine. People like him can be found by the handful in the prefectural city.
"Besides, haven't we already promised him? So long as he brews either of the two second-tier Spirit Wines Miss needs, we will immediately grant him protection and spare him from Azurewood Sect's persecution.
"Even if he ultimately fails, I will still pull him out once he is driven into a corner. Only then can it be called a favor."
Rong Ju lowered her head and said nothing more.
Granny Ruan only cares too much for profit and enjoys using it to manipulate people's hearts. Though this is indeed the most suitable way for the commerce association to survive, it still leaves me somewhat distressed.
If Miss had not extended a helping hand in time back then, I would likely have long since become a pile of dry bones. The same was true for my other three sisters.
When she saw several people tailing "Chu Zhong's" escape light, Rong Ju recalled Miss's instructions. She bowed to Shopkeeper Ruan and prepared to follow after them to take a look.
I may not be able to help him resolve Azurewood Sect's trouble, but I cannot simply watch him die in a muddle like this.
Seeing Rong Ju act this way, Shopkeeper Ruan set down her teacup and