152 Heart & Path (2/2)
Rin lowered her eyes. She hated admitting it, but her heart was alarmed by his words.
Was this what prevented her from moving forward? An unclear purpose?
What is it that she wanted? She knew she wanted to protect those important to her but…was that not the case?
Rin's head hurts the harder she thought as she rubbed around her temples. She shifted her eyes back to the old man and hesitated to speak.
”Then…will Mister Qiu help me become complete?”
As if hearing something foolish, the old monk laughed. ”There's only so much one can do for another. I may only be able to adjust your fighting abilities. As for what your heart and true path are yearning for, only you can complete.”
Rin froze for a moment before gritting her teeth and asking, ”Is that a yes or a no?”
He snorted and nodded his head. ”Did you hear me decline?”
Rin opened his mouth but stopped herself from saying anything. The white-haired monk stood up from his boulder. With the package of deer meat in his hand, he peered down at the girl with a toothy smile.
”Your training will start tomorrow morning at the top of the mountain, don't be late.”
Rin's eyes widened slightly, and the coldness within them showed a rare look of delight. She stood up and bowed her head.
”Thank you, Master Qiu.”
Master Qiu raised his chin proudly.
”Remember to be there early, I don't accept disciples who are late.”
Rin nodded her head with dazzling, clear eyes. The old monk smiled upon seeing her expression.
For no apparent reason, Master Qiu found his interest was stoked. Maybe it was the distant personality or the rare colored eyes, but they all just made Master Qiu feel the petite girl was no ordinary person.
He was rather eager to take in such an unusual disciple.
…
”Woah! Is that meat?” The little boy's dark eyes sparkled.
Rin laughed softly and nodded her head.
”W-What is this?”
Jia blinked her eyes rapidly at the pieces of red meat within Rin's basket.
”Where did you find this?” She held the basket carefully, almost as if it were filled with precious silks and gold.
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Rin entered the house and smiled. ”I caught it on my way back from the market. I thought it'd be a good addition to our meals.”
Jia was dumbfounded and looked back down at the basket filled with meat.
”Y-You, caught it?”
Rin hummed. When Aiguo heeded the pretty girl's words, his eyes brightened even further, his expression filled with worship.
”Rin's the best! We're having meat tonight! Meat, meat, meat!”
Rin was slightly startled by the boy's reaction before she laughed and stroked his head.
Meanwhile, Jia's eyes widened, and her face was filled with shock. She only paused for a moment before calming down. She shot a glance at Aiguo before looking at Rin, who was smiling warmly at the boy.
At that moment, Jia felt the muscle of her chin tremble as she looked out at the light of the window to soothe the incoming emotions in her chest. Her eyes felt hot.
Suddenly, she smacked herself on the head and her expression turned hard. She viciously rubbed her eyes before glancing back at Rin.
Jia felt something new. It is as if invisible holes were poked in her skin and all her tension leeched out. Her steps feel lighter as she walked toward the girl before her.
Rin suddenly sensed the tall girl walking over to her and shifted her gaze.
”Jia—”
Before Rin had the chance to finish speaking, the girl had grabbed her by the shoulder along with her brother and pulled the three in for a tight embrace.
”We're having meat tonight!” Jia laughed aloud.
Aiguo tagged along. ”Yeah! Meat!”
Rin's eyes widened, she glanced up at Jia and noticed the girl's muscles were shaking, tears streaming from her half-closed eyes.
She was happy.
Rin smiled and felt a warmth fill her chest. She hugged the tall girl tightly back and smiled. The three embraced, while the basket full of meat sat atop the worn-out wooden table.
Rin too at this moment, felt happy.