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Everybody started talking again, looking thankful and grateful. They knew well that Patriarch Liu was a very resourceful person.

With a bottle of rice wine in his hand, Patriarch Liu slowly walked toward the Cheng’s

Picture: Rice wine

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Picture: Rice Wine

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He was greeted by Cheng Biyuan in person and he expressed the hope of the villagers and asked him to be the first tutor ever of Willow.

A tutor was really just a teacher, similar to “master”. But the villagers distinguish them clearing. An instructor only instructs loosely, giving some advises here and there; whereas a master and his disciples is a much more intimate relationship, almost like being accepted into a family.

Cheng Biyuan did not accept Patriarch Liu’s request right away. He did, however, promised that he would back to him in a couple of days.

Patriarch Liu was very grateful and thanked him for all Willow villagers.

Seeing how dedicated Patriarch Liu was to his people, Cheng Biyuan was a little touched. Although he had the intention to accept the request, he did want to run the idea by his family first.

After seeing off Patriarch Liu, Cheng Biyuan gathered the family and told them his ask. Then, turning toward his older daughter, he asked, “Xiao Xiao, what do you think?”

“Dad, it’s a good thing for you to accept disciples!” smiled Cheng Xiao Xiao, “Don’t forget, we are trying to convert this land into our sacred land. If that’s the case, it’s only natural for you to have disciples.”

“That I understand. But how are we going to arrange for it?” frowned Cheng Biyuan, “Having disciples are no small feat. We have to arrange them living quarters and be able to feed them. We are not ready yet. More importantly, I don’t know the talent of the young ones from Willow.”