"This ancestral jade pendant can still fetch some silver taels, but due to my personal stubbornness, I've always been reluctant to pawn it. I've always felt that it's a relic from my ancestors, carrying the hopes and entrusted dreams of my family, and such a legacy should not be disrupted in my hands. But now I've had a sudden realization; compared to the inanimate object, being alive is what's most important. I must survive, uncover the truth behind the murder of my relatives, and seek justice for them..."
Though his voice was weak, the determination and anger in his words were so strong that they could not be ignored by anyone.
The people present could not help but feel sympathy for his tragic circumstances, each unconsciously letting out a heavy sigh.
Scholar Qian, being a scholar himself, possessed the pride of a learned man, and despite his impoverished life, he was reluctant to easily accept assistance from others.
