Acai's Sky

Chapter 868 The Little Nun Going Down the Mountain 10

Xiaojia and his group hurriedly returned after delivering the meal, but there was a thin figure behind them.

The child was covered in mud and tattered clothes, as if he had just crawled out of a quagmire, but his eyes were as firm as stone, revealing a vicissitudes of life that did not belong to his age.

Although his steps were a little staggering, he took each step firmly, as if he had been struggling in the mud for a long time and finally saw a ray of light.

As soon as he entered the house, the child's eyes were attracted by the focus of the crowd in the house - the little Taoist nun sitting in the middle.

She was dressed in a simple Taoist robe, with picturesque features and an indifferent expression, as if she was indifferent to the world, yet she exuded a sense of majesty.

He knelt on his knees without hesitation, and although his voice was childish, it was full of gratitude: "Thank you, Taoist Priest, for giving us hope of survival!"

He touched his forehead to the ground, as if to imprint his gratitude on the ground, and secretly vowed in his heart that he would repay this kindness no matter what.

Ah Cai glanced sideways at the sound and caught a glimpse of the child on the ground, then nodded slightly to Xiao Jia. Xiao Jia understood and gently helped the child up.

Ah Cai's eyes fell on the child, who looked about seven or eight years old. Her brows were slightly furrowed, and her voice was filled with an unquestionable majesty: "Why is this?"

Xiaojia quickly explained, "There were over thirty children hiding in that dilapidated land temple. The food I sent was barely enough, so I had to buy more out of my own pocket to barely feed them."

Upon hearing this, Rong Mama's eyes flashed with a hint of reproach, and her tone was somewhat serious: "You children, they haven't eaten meat for a long time, how dare you let them overeat? If they get diarrhea or even faint, wouldn't you be digging your own grave?" Although her voice was stern, it contained deep concern.

Upon hearing this, the child waved his hands hastily, his voice filled with anxiety: "Don't worry, Mammy, we've taken the pills, so we'll be fine."

Xiao Yi also echoed: "Exactly, I carry pills with me to prevent any accidents."

Seeing this, Ah Cai waved her sleeves lightly, and a cleansing talisman passed by like a meteor, turning into a crystal water ball that wrapped the child's whole body.

In a moment, the mud and dirt were gone, and the clothes, although worn out, looked brand new.

The child felt refreshed all over, as if he had been reborn from the mud, and his awe of A Cai increased a little more.

Ah Cai gazed at the child's face, a glint of something strange in her eyes. He had a full forehead, a square chin, a broad forehead, and picturesque features. Although thin, he bore the appearance of wealth and nobility.

She sighed inwardly: This child is extraordinary, he will become a great man in the future. Her eyes were like a torch, as if she could penetrate time and space and see the child's future.

The room fell into a brief silence, with only the child's breathing being particularly clear at this moment.

Ah Cai's eyes were like torches, as if they could see through time and space and see the child's future. She whispered, "What's your name?"

The child was slightly stunned, then replied: "My name is Xiaoshun, Li Wanshun."

Ah Cai scratched her chin with her index finger, smiled slightly, and calculated lightly with her fingertips, as if she was deducing something.

After a moment, she slowly spoke, "Li Wanshun. Shun means the right time, right place, and right people. Only by following the will of heaven can one achieve success. You have an extraordinary destiny. Although you had a difficult childhood, you have the help of noble people. You will surely achieve great things in the future."

Xiao Shun's eyes flickered with doubt when he heard this, but more of it was anticipation. He looked up at Ah Cai, his voice trembling slightly, "Master, are you saying that I can live a good life in the future?"

Ah Cai nodded, her eyes deep. "God rewards hard work. Although you were born in poverty, you have a strong character and are not afraid of hardships. As long as you can stick to your heart and follow the will of heaven, one day you will be able to see the light and be blessed with great fortune."

Xiao Shun listened intently, his heart ablaze with fire. He clenched his fists tightly and said firmly, "Master, I will work hard and live up to your expectations!"

Ah Cai smiled slightly, then pulled out a small jade talisman from her sleeve and handed it to Xiao Shun. "This jade talisman is called the 'Shun Tian Talisman'. It can help you turn misfortune into good fortune and bring blessings when you encounter difficulties. Keep it safe and carry it with you. Don't lose it."

Xiao Shun took the jade talisman with both hands, and felt the warmth coming from it, and a warm feeling suddenly surged in his heart.

He carefully hung the jade talisman around his neck and said solemnly, "Thank you, Taoist Priest. Xiao Shun will definitely keep your teachings in mind."

Ah Cai nodded with satisfaction, then turned to Xiao Jia and said, "Xiao Jia, take Xiao Shun to the backyard and arrange a place for him to live. From now on, he will be your disciple, so please teach him well."

Xiaojia responded respectfully, then took Xiaoshun's hand and said softly, "Xiaoshun, come with me."

Xiao Shun followed Xiao Jia out of the house, his heart filled with gratitude and hope. He knew he now had a new home. Although the road ahead was unknown, he was no longer alone.

Ah Cai watched them leave, thinking to herself, "This boy has an extraordinary destiny. If he can be properly nurtured, he will become a great man in the future. However, it seems that there are still some unknown variables hidden in his destiny, so we must be careful in dealing with them."

The room fell silent again. Ah Cai's eyes fell on the sky outside the window, as if she was thinking about something.

After a moment, she whispered to herself, "The laws of nature are unpredictable, but the laws of man are constant. Only by following the will of heaven and the will of man can we achieve success."

At the same time, Xiaoshun, led by Xiaojia, came to a small house in the backyard.

Xiaojia pushed the door open and motioned Xiaoshun to come in: "Xiaoshun, this will be your room from now on. Take a rest first, I'll get you some daily necessities."

Xiao Shun walked into the room and looked around. Although it was simple, it was clean and tidy. He sat on the bed, his heart filled with gratitude and anticipation. He knew that he had a new beginning and that the future path would be his own.

He gently stroked the jade talisman on his chest and silently said in his heart: "Master, I will definitely work hard and live up to your expectations."

As the night deepened, Xiaoshun lay on the bed, closed his eyes, his heart full of longing for the future.

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Ah Cai looked at Xiao Jia with a smile, a hint of curiosity in her eyes, and asked softly, "Why did you suddenly think of bringing Xiao Shun back?"

Xiao Jia usually kept his composure, but at this moment, the corners of his mouth lifted slightly, revealing a barely perceptible smile. He spoke slowly, "It's nothing special. I happened to discover that this child is very talented and has a good potential for martial arts training, so I brought him back specially to let you take a look at him, young lady."

Ah Cai pondered for a moment, and the images of the thirty or so children in the land temple emerged in her mind. She couldn't help but ask doubtfully, "Are there no other children with better qualifications?"

Xiaojia seemed to have been prepared. He replied calmly, "I originally intended to hand over those children to Xiaoshun for full care. As for the specific arrangements, whether to build a charity for them or help these children find reliable families to adopt them, it all depends on Xiaoshun's opinion."

After saying this, the smile on Xiaojia's lips became more and more obvious, and it was obvious that he was quite satisfied with his decision.

He thought to himself that this way, not only could he save a lot of trouble, but he could also allow Xiaoshun to practice his ability to handle affairs, which was killing two birds with one stone.