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After all, he had a heart that cherished talent and thus came to plea for leniency today.
In his eyes, since Chu Zheng had gifted such a Spirit Ginseng and spent a year accompanying Bai Nian in this desolate small city, investing so much time and effort, he presumably held considerable expectations for Bai Nian.
Had he known of Bai Nian's lack of ambition, this Qi Cultivator would have likely been infuriated, possibly even turning hostile on the spot.
Hearing of the Qi Cultivators' unpredictability and unhesitating wrath, he was concerned that he might not be able to manage the situation, prompting his special plea.
"I thought it would be some significant matter, Mr. Xi has misunderstood."
Upon hearing this, Chu Zheng shook his head:
"Bai Nian already spoke to me about this last night, if he doesn't wish to be an official, then he won't be. After all, there are more paths in life than just officialdom, and besides, what he wishes to do has nothing to do with me, does it?"
