Chapter 212 Want you to too (1/2)

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The blue sky turns its color to fiery red. In a distance place to Imperial, Ji Mansion holds it standing like a kingdom of its own.

Ji Jingxu stroll through the back courtyard, where a vast land of greenery greets him on all sides. From a close, yet far distance, he could see Gu Ting training with the young soldiers. Coming closer to the soldiers, he stops. Lowering his head, he looks down at his arm that was broken.

After a few days of recovering, the cast wrapping his arm has been removed. Although, it hasn't fully healed, to him, it was healed. Lifting his hand, his stare at his palm for a long time.

Ever since he grew up in the Ji family, all he wanted was to study and get into a good university. His dream was to make his grandfather proud. To make the old man so proud that he would not regret taking in an orphan child.

However...

If he had trained like how the old man had wanted, would he have had the strength to fight off Ghost Gang? If he had trained, would Ting's parents still be alive?

His mind could not help but think about the incident. From the moment he tried to help Ting, to the moment he witnessed the disheveled look of Ting's mother and the moment when he was so close to death's door.

If only he had trained, no one would have to die.... No one would have to experience the pain he did.... He would never have to count on his sister to save him....

Slowly, he closed his eyes and takes a deep breath.Closing his hand into a fist, he clenched tightly.

During his time recovery, he had made his decision. He is doing this because he wants to. Not because the old man wants him.

A cold brush of breeze passes through Jingxu. At the same time, his eyes open and determination could be seen in them. Lifting his leg, he takes a step forward and another step.

This time, he will get stronger. It was always his grandfather and his sister protecting him, however, it's his turn to protect them and those who are in need of help.

”Jingxu!!”

Xue Yi, who was running amongst a group of soldiers sees Jingxu and calls out. He separate from the group and jogs to the boy.

”Bro, what are you doing here?”

Stopping in front of Jingxu, the young man smiles with his teeth. His words caught attention, making all the other soldiers run in their direction.

”Jingxu, why are you here?”

”Jingxu, it's great to see you!”

”How's the arm?”

Everyone voiced their thoughts to Jingxu. As an orphan soldier taken in by General Ji, they became close friends with the young master of the house. When news spread about Jingxu and Ting, everyone was worried. Seeing Jingxu now, they can relax from their worries.

From behind the group, Ting and Lingcai walked towards them. Lingcai is one of the oldest soldiers there, so everyone quickly made way for the two men.

He smiles at Jingxu. ”It's good to see you doing well, kid.”

Jingxu nods his head. He looks at Lingcai and everyone surrounding him, then lastly at Ting.

”I want to start training with you guys.”