Chapter 31

"Brat, where are you going to look for her?"

Zaisi pulled his disciple back and said, "Not to mention that you are now trapped in this prison, unable to leave this juvenile detention center. Even if your master were to take the risk and let you out, where would you find her?"

"I have to look, Master, I beg you!"

Qin Feng's knees buckled, and he fell to the ground. The words Zaisi spoke had a tremendous impact on him. The joy of his parents being alive mixed with his hatred for himself left Qin Feng unable to describe his feelings.

"Qin Feng, when I talked to you about fate earlier, it was to tell you that your destiny is too strong, harming your loved ones. Therefore, before the age of sixteen, it is not suitable for you to live with your parents and relatives!"

Zaisi helped Qin Feng up from the ground and said, "However, the great way is fifty, the heavenly way is forty-nine, and all things in the world do not exceed the heavenly way. Therefore, the great way has one extra. Your parents and sister are still alive in this world, so you don't need to worry!"

"Master, can you calculate where Qin Jia is and whether she is in danger?"

Hearing the old man's words, Qin Feng knelt down again with a thud. The shock of his parents being alive had made him forget about his beloved younger sister.

"Is your master that divine?"

Zaisi smiled bitterly and forcibly pulled Qin Feng up from the ground, saying, "Kneel to heaven, earth, and your parents, but your master can bear your kneeling. However, a man's knees are worth their weight in gold, so don't be so weak in the future!"

"Yes, Master!" Tears welled up in Qin Feng's eyes. Although his master's words were a reprimand, he could hear the deep concern in them.

"Qin Feng, the divination I practice is just the surface. I can see that your parents and sister are alive, but I cannot determine where they are."

Seeing Qin Feng's emotions calm down slightly, Zaisi said, "When you first entered prison, I went to Cangzhou and followed the train. However, the trail of your sister suddenly disappeared in Quancheng, and I couldn't find any clues!"

Taking on a disciple was a significant matter for Zaisi, who had little time left. After realizing Qin Feng's hidden abilities, Zaisi went to Cangzhou to investigate the matter.

"What? Master, you looked for my sister?" Qin Feng looked up, completely unaware of this.

"Yes, I read your file and knew you had concerns. I originally wanted to bring the girl back, but she had other opportunities, and I did my best."

Zaisi shook his head helplessly. In theory, with his abilities, finding Qin Jia should not have been difficult after knowing the details. Zaisi had believed this himself.

However, the situation developed unexpectedly. When he reached Quancheng, the little girl seemed to vanish into thin air. No matter how hard he searched, he found no clues and had to return dejectedly.

"Thank you, Master!"

After hearing Zaisi's account, Qin Feng did not kneel this time but bowed deeply from the heart. Initially, he had been resentful about being forced to become a disciple, but now he genuinely regarded the old man as his master.

"It's better not to live with them for now. Wait until you are sixteen and then go find them."

Feeling his disciple's sincerity, Zaisi laughed heartily, feeling extremely pleased. Although Qin Feng was mature for his age and somewhat reserved, he was filial. Zaisi believed he would not make a mistake in his judgment again.

"Master, if there's a chance, I want to find my sister myself..."

Qin Feng thought that his master had no knowledge of his sister or what she looked like. If his master couldn't find her, it didn't mean he had no chance.

Zaisi nodded and said, "Alright, within a year, if you can walk out the front gate on your own, your master will give you a month's leave!"

"Walk out the front gate? On my own?"

Qin Feng's face turned grim. Not to mention him, even short-term inmates had to have a release order and be escorted by a guard to leave the juvenile detention center. If he were to leave on his own, he would likely be stopped by the guards at the security checkpoint.

"What, brat, do you not trust yourself or your master?"

Seeing Qin Feng's bitter expression, Zaisi laughed and said, "In the world, there are times when we need to hide our faces. Although the art of disguise is not as magical as it is portrayed on TV, if you understand human psychology and make some modifications, getting out of this prison is no big deal!"

"The art of disguise?" Qin Feng's eyes lit up. "Master, teach me quickly!"

"Brat, you want to run before you can walk?"

Zaisi smirked and said, "First, practice the skill of picking up soap. Although you practice martial arts, your finger dexterity is far from enough. Once you can pick up soap from water in a second, we can talk about the art of disguise."

"Alright, I'll practice, Master, I'll start right now!"

Although Qin Feng was reluctant to learn thieving skills, he put that aside for the chance to leave this place.

Moreover, he now somewhat agreed with his master's words. Knowing something doesn't mean you have to do it. Learning the skills of a thief is not something to be ashamed of.

"Then practice well!"

Seeing Qin Feng finally understand, Zaisi was extremely pleased. He had thought he would take his skills to the grave, but unexpectedly, he had a closing disciple in his old age.

"By the way, Master, will my strong destiny... harm you?"

Just as he was about to leave, Qin Feng suddenly thought of something and his face turned grim. Although the old man usually didn't show much kindness, through their conversation today, he felt his master's deep care.

"Me? I'm not afraid!"

For so many years, apart from Hu Baoguo, no one had cared for Zaisi. Hearing Qin Feng's words, he felt greatly comforted and laughed, "As the saying goes, eighty-three, ninety-four, even without you, your master will meet the ancestors in two years. What is there to be afraid of?"

"What? Master, you..."

Qin Feng was stunned.

"What's there to think about? Your master has lived long enough!"

Zaisi had lived for over ninety years, witnessing almost all the major events of the past century, from the fall of the Qing Dynasty to the Japanese invasion. His broad-mindedness far exceeded Qin Feng's imagination.

"Master, rest assured, I will carry on your legacy!"

Qin Feng clenched his fists tightly. The peaceful and calm aura emanating from the old man swept away all the restlessness in Qin Feng's heart.

"Let's hope so!"

Watching Qin Feng's back, Zaisi touched the jade pendant around his neck, his expression complex.

Zaisi also hoped to pass the sect's token to his disciple, but it all depended on Qin Feng's achievements. If he did not meet the sect's requirements, the token would have to be buried with him.

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