"Lu Xun?" Bibi Dong froze. "Who is Lu Xun? Is he another character in the novel?"
"Uh..." Lin Fan said, "No, he's a famous person from outside."
Qian Xunji said slowly, "Whoever said it, he was absolutely right."
"Spirit Hall should kill someone like Tang San as soon as possible. The longer the night drags on, the more nightmares it brings."
Lin Fan sighed. "The point isn't whether to kill him, but to instill principles and moral boundaries in children from an early age."
"After all, as children grow up, they'll meet many people and experience many things. There will be people they like, hate, admire, and so on, so they'll also face different choices.
"And as their elders, what we should teach them isn't to let us choose for them, but to make their own choices according to their principles and boundaries."
After hearing this, Qian Xunji pondered for a moment.
Only then did he say slowly, "You're right. Children need to establish proper values anew."
"So in the novel, Spirit Hall killing Tang San would only treat the symptoms. Teaching children would address the root."
Lin Fan nodded. "Yes. The most important thing when teaching children is probably to lead by example."
Qian Xunji did not respond. He rose and said, "All right, Lin Fan. You told us even more today, and it's time to eat."
"I'll have Dong'er bring you a meal in a little while."
Lin Fan waved. "All right. Take care, Village Chief."
Qian Xunji left the room with Bibi Dong and the other two.
Back in the Pope's Palace, Qian Xunji sat in the seat of honor and said directly, "Dong'er, you heard him. You'll have a disciple in the future. After hearing Lin Fan's words, what are your thoughts?"
Bibi Dong lowered her