Chapter 29

Chapter 29: If You Don’t Want It, Throw It Away

It has been several days since the schoolyard brawl incident. Xiao Mochi did not go to the Xu Guo Mansion or the residences of the Minister of War and his deputy to inquire about the situation. It was as if the event never happened, so Suyan is still unaware that her son beat up the sons of three high officials.

However, Xu Ming and the others were punished for the fight and had to copy the first ten pages of the Analects a hundred times. Originally, it had nothing to do with Qingwan, but she declared, “I want to share in Ming brother’s hardships,” and picked up her brush to copy along.

Xu Ming really wanted to say, “You don’t need to copy another hundred times; helping me with fifty would be enough.”

Afterward, Xu Pangda started going to and from school with Xu Ming and Qingwan. Lonely Little Fatty Xu was no longer alone and made two friends in Xu Ming and Qingwan.

After a fierce battle, Xu Ming finally wasn’t pinned down by that dog-goose anymore. Not only the other students at the academy, but even Xu Ming himself felt a bit complicated. Riding on the Heavenly Black Goose, he savored the joy of victory while feeling his body growing stronger.

Still, it makes sense—Lady Wang isn’t ugly, otherwise how could she have given birth to such an adorable little girl like Xuenuo?

Inside the box was also a note. Lady Wang, holding the gift, said as much. Xu Ming felt like he somehow became the class bully?? Is this kid some kind of scheming “0”?

Martial arts practice has that dog-goose rolling itself up, and studying literature has Little Fatty Xu doing the same. Indeed, no matter what you do or which field you’re in, there’s always a king of competition.

But Xu Ming feels more comfort than anything else. He nodded, thinking that perhaps Elder Sister has let go of the hereditary dukedom.

That evening, Lady Qin and Qingwan came to the Xiao Chun Courtyard as they usually did every year to celebrate Xu Ming’s birthday. But in the end, Xu Ming just knocked them both out.

Xu Ming started to worry a bit. Just then, two flying swords cut through the night sky, one landing at the Qin residence and the other at the Xiao Chun Courtyard. Qingwan and Xu Ming exchanged gifts, and the Heavenly Black Goose plucked a feather for them as a birthday present.

If that dog-goose were to transform, wouldn’t it turn into some eight-pack abs, broad-shouldered muscle woman? The flying sword hovered before Xu Ming, and hanging on it was a package.

How could I have been caught up to when I secretly practiced during his morning classes?

On that day, the Heavenly Black Goose, Xiao Bai, was so depressed that she couldn’t eat.

But the Heavenly Black Goose was only depressed for a day.

Xu Pangda said his mother wasn’t as cold as before, sometimes even inquiring about his studies, once even peeling pears for him. Even Xu Pangda claimed he saw his mother smile—it was beautiful.

Unconsciously, three months passed.

And on this day, two unexpected guests arrived.

The Heavenly Black Goose just didn’t understand.

Xu Ming thought that since Lady Wang let go of the title of “Duke of Xu,” she looked more beautiful than five years ago.

Even Xu Pangda, that shy little fatty, would seek guidance from Master Xiao after class.

This is good.

Xu Ming untied the package to reveal a box.

But these pastries are always warm, clearly freshly baked each time.

Xu Ming asked again how things were between Xu Pangda and his mother.

Seven more months passed.

Since the day Xu Pangda said, “I want to become a very big official,” he has studied even harder.

At half-past亥 hour, it was late, and Lady Qin and Phoenix took Qingwan and Xu Pangda back home, with Suyan seeing them off.

The Heavenly Black Goose returned to her nest to sleep, and after washing up, Xu Ming went back to his room.

Xu Pangda often brought pastries made by his mother to visit Xu Ming.

One day, those guys who were beaten up by Xu Ming—Xiong Haizhi and the others—weren’t satisfied and wanted to fight Xu Ming and Xu Pangda again.

Honestly speaking,

“I was walking with Pangda, and we accidentally passed here. He said it was Xu Ming’s birthday and insisted on coming to see, and I didn’t care either way, so I came.”

Every day, Xu Pangda would take his pocket money to buy food for Xu Ming and Qingwan.

Suyan and Lady Qin paused for a moment, then quickly pulled Lady Wang inside, not exposing her tsundere nature.

Because when Little Fatty Xu was in class, there was light in his eyes.

The next day, the Heavenly Black Goose decided to work hard and reclaim her position as the top dog at the Xiao Chun Courtyard!

Thus, every time Xu Ming returned, he could see the Heavenly Black Goose carrying a rock around the courtyard for weight training.

Xu Ming doesn’t know if the Heavenly Black Goose will eventually transform.

Not only Xu Ming, but other children feel a bit scared when they see Xu Ming.

Xu Ming prepared thoroughly this time and challenged the goose to a duel in the courtyard.

Qingwan and Xu Ming also prepared an extra gift for Xuenuo.

Xu Ming asked why he was smiling.

Three more months passed.

Xu Pangda often watched Xu Ming eat while smiling foolishly to himself.

“…”

Xu Ming opened it and looked ——

Then, these three guys avoided Xu Ming whenever they saw him.

Unknowingly, it was already Xu Ming’s sixth birthday, and also Qingwan’s sixth birthday.

Xu Ming retrieved the flying sword, which shot straight up into the sky with a “whoosh” and disappeared into the night.

Upon opening the box, inside was a small peachwood sword, perfectly sized for Xu Ming’s six-year-old height.

Xu Ming fought the Heavenly Black Goose again. This time, Xu Ming directly rode on the goose’s back, grabbing its neck and declaring his victory.

[Congratulations! You’ve defeated your childhood nemesis—the Heavenly Black Goose, obtaining the achievement—”Goose Rider.” Strength +100, Agility +100, Experience in fighting avians +500.]

Xu Ming shook his head and quickly dismissed the strange imagery from his mind.

Each time Xu Pangda would say, “These pastries are leftovers, it’s wasteful to throw them away. Mother said to give them to you.”

Aside from Xu Pangda buying snacks for Xu Ming,

Both sides fought to a draw.

Their gifts, along with others’ offerings, including a carefully selected feather from the Heavenly Black Goose, were sent early to the Ten Thousand Sword Sect. It’s unknown whether Xuenuo received them.

Phoenix and Xu Pangda.

On this day, the Qin and Xu households were lively as usual, celebrating Qingwan’s birthday.

Since birth, he had never felt so exhilarated!

After winning, Little White, the Heavenly Black Goose, became very disheartened.

She hung her head returning to her nest, her long neck resting on the ground, wings sprawled out to the sides, looking utterly dejected.

Sometimes, letting go truly makes life less burdensome.

“Gave this as a birthday gift to Qingwan, accidentally made an extra one. If you don’t want it, throw it away.”

Xu Ming smiled, put away the peachwood sword, and shook his head, muttering, “We’re all about to become Sword Immortals, yet you’re still so tsundere.”