Immortality: Starting with a grave, I'm invincible when burying corpses.

Lin Zhimin's suicide note eventually returned to his own hands.

Mu An carefully read the will while the old man was unconscious. To be honest, it was poorly written and wouldn't change his mind.

But considering the old man's pride, he pretended to rewrap the will and stuffed it back into the old man's hands.

He didn't want to discuss whether it was right or wrong.

He didn't know Lin Zhimin, the genius disciple of Medicine King Valley, but he did know Lin Zhimin, who was always cheerful in Qing'an County.

He didn't want to know how awkward the old man would feel after being saved, nor did he want to know if the old man really wanted to die.

All he knew was that when a person dies, they have nothing left.

He didn't want to see this outcome, nor did he want it to become a reality.

Understanding principles doesn't mean you have to be reasonable, much less that you have to act according to principles.

Zhuang Sheng's revenge was just, but Mu An's friendship with the people of Linzhi, which had lasted for more than ten years, was also genuine.

If fate truly exists in this world, Mu An believes that Lin Zhimin's rescue by him may well be part of destiny.

As for Zhuang Sheng, Mu An did not pursue him, and even withdrew the men he had sent out.

This was the extent of his tolerance.

He cared a little about whether it was just or not, but not that much. There were too many unfair things in this world, and it was always a dog-eat-dog world.

He will not compromise himself for others, nor will he allow others to hurt the people he cares about.

There is a scale in people's hearts that measures the value of all things.

If Lin Zhimin really dies, he will make Zhuang Sheng pay with his life no matter where he is.

Even though he had admired Zhuang Sheng not long ago, thinking that Zhuang Sheng was a very good person and very suitable to be Mu Ling'er's teacher.

Even though he had personally told Zhuang Sheng that righteous revenge was permitted.

He was not angry that Zhuangzi had kept his secret for so long, nor was he angry that Zhuangzi had asked him about his views on revenge in front of him, thus putting him in a foolish role.

He even admired Zhuangzi's courage, his decisiveness, and the kindness he displayed when he hesitated throughout the process.

This is a respectable person who has transcended the initial flaws of human nature and is on the path of pursuing his ideals.

Just as he had told Zhuang Sheng a few days earlier, he was determined to avenge the murder of his family members, and he would not let his enemies go, no matter how long he had to go or how far he had to search.

Zhuangzi did nothing wrong; his revenge was justified.

If Mu An were in Zhuang Sheng's position, he would never have been able to endure this long. He would not only kill Lin Zhimin, but also seek revenge on the entire Medicine King Valley.

Because Mu An did not have the broad-mindedness of Zhuang Sheng, nor the courage to endure humiliation for decades.

He prefers to settle scores on the spot, at most ten or twenty years, no more than that, because time really does dilute too much.

Saying things like waiting until your enemy dies before going to their grave to dance or hold a singing competition is just a form of self-consolation born out of helplessness.

He wouldn't deliberately pursue Zhuang Sheng, but if Zhuang Sheng reappeared in front of him and tried to harm Lin Zhimin, he would definitely kill Zhuang Sheng.

Because he regarded Lin Zhimin as family, in his heart, Lin Zhimin was more important than a hundred Zhuang Shengs.

Mu An has always been a selfish person.

That's it.

……

Because Mu An ordered a news blackout, Zhuang Sheng's affair did not cause much of a stir in Qing'an County.

Most people didn't even know what had happened, and those who had contact with Zhuangzi only thought that he had embarked on another round of travel.

The rain that day was so heavy that the water in the streets was knee-deep, and everyone kept their doors and windows tightly shut, so no one could see what was happening outside.

Only Old Zhu, who sells mutton soup on the street, knows that things might not be so simple.

After all, on the day Zhuangzi disappeared, there were many soldiers on horseback in the streets, with hundreds of horses traversing the streets and alleys.

Having lived for so many years, Old Zhu naturally knew that Master Zhuang would probably never return.

Within the territory of Qing'an County, there is only one person qualified to mobilize so many cavalry.

Over the years, Qing'an County has gradually prospered because of this official's residence, and it has shown a tendency to develop into a prefectural city.

The sensible old Zhu kept his mouth shut, pretending he knew nothing.

He even joined the other children's grandparents under the tree, reminiscing.

How could such a good teacher just leave like that? He didn't even say goodbye. It was so sudden.

Master Zhuang may not be a bad person, but Lord Mu is definitely not wrong. Even if Lord Mu is wrong, it will have to become right.

This is the core principle for living and working in peace and contentment in Qing'an County. Those who understand, understand; those who don't, just don't break the rules.

The people in the Qishan Circuit Inspection Office like to reason with others; if you don't commit any crimes, you won't get into trouble.

……

Whether there's one more person or one less, life goes on.

The booming Qing'an County is so busy that no one pays attention to an inconspicuous schoolteacher.

Even those families who had sent their children to Zhuang Sheng for lessons were the same; they would only reminisce about it over tea or after meals.

If only Master Zhuang were still alive, tuition fees back then would have been much cheaper than they are now. Now, they can barely afford to send their children to private schools.

They have to work harder, earn more money, and support their children's education so they can take the imperial examinations in the future, change their fate, and bring glory to their ancestors.

My entire life's hopes are pinned on this place; it can't afford any problems!

Because of the existence of the Qishan Circuit Inspection Office, Qing'an County is developing at an unprecedented speed, with increasingly frequent commercial exchanges, and land prices have risen significantly.

Furthermore, Qing'an County is located at a major transportation hub, a large county with both land and water transportation. Seizing the opportunity, it has fully utilized its geographical advantages, and the entire county is undergoing a period of rapid development and transformation.

The property values ​​of the local residents have risen accordingly, and their daily lives have become much more comfortable.

Some insightful and daring people realize that they are standing at the forefront of opportunity. Even a pig can become a rich pig, the kind that grows up eating corn, if it seizes the opportunity!

Busy doing business, busy trading, busy working for others, busy educating children—everyone is busy, living their lives in what they believe is the right way.

Whether pursuing the future, seeking stability, or entrusting the future to the next generation, everyone has their own ideas and their own things to do.

Those who defied fate and became wealthy brought hope to everyone.

Everyone believes that they will have a bright future.

Only a few children studying at the private school would occasionally mention that Mr. Zhuang was the best.

School was so much better back then. Classes were interesting, and not only did we learn something, we were always praised. We walked with our heads held high, and our parents were always smiling at home.

Unlike now, they can't learn anything and can't understand anything. How can they compare to the children of wealthy families?

He was scolded and beaten every day, both at the private school and at home. When he ate at home, he didn't even dare to breathe loudly.

I don't know what possessed my parents, they kept talking about the imperial examinations and changing their fate.

When Mr. Zhuang was still alive, he only said that he wanted to learn some knowledge and skills so that he could have a means of making a living in the future.

Ah... If only Mr. Zhuang were still here!