Transmigrated into a Grandpa, Embracing the Laid-Back Life

Chapter 57: Reasons

Lin Yu sighed, his voice growing even heavier. "Moreover, the karmic debt and evil retribution of that 'Wailing Woman Lantern' hang over us like a sword suspended above our heads, a constant threat. As long as its tracking mark remains unremoved for a single day, we will not have a day of peace. To completely resolve this calamity, holing up here is not the answer. We must venture out to find methods specifically designed to counter such evil entities, or... attain a level of cultivation power far surpassing that of the mastermind behind it. If we stubbornly confine ourselves here, how is it any different from sitting and waiting for the axe to fall, willingly offering our necks to the blade?"

(Inner thoughts: "Can't reveal everything, might scare the kid, but gotta lay on the hardship a bit, otherwise he won't budge! If this damn array truly collapses completely, we're both finished! That's a solid enough reason, right? Wake up already!")

Su Ming abruptly lifted his head. The last traces of hesitation and attachment in his eyes were completely severed, transforming into a resolute determination to charge forward. His master's words had peeled away the mist of sentimentality, laying bare the cold, hard reality before him.

His master was right. Staying was cowardice, was shortsightedness, was drawing a circle on the ground to imprison oneself!

Only by stepping out, by venturing into the wider world, to seek opportunities, to become strong enough, could he truly sever the roots of all trouble, could he genuinely, thoroughly protect those he wished to protect!

"Master," Su Ming took a deep breath, as if pressing all distracting thoughts deep into his heart. His voice was not loud, yet it was exceptionally firm, landing with a weighty thud. "This disciple understands."

He raised his gaze, looking past the low earthen wall towards his own familiar three-room earthen house, from which wisps of cooking smoke curled. It was as if he could smell the steaming aroma of the rice porridge his mother was simmering, could hear the steady, dull thuds of his father chopping firewood in the corner of the yard.

All of this was so warm it made his nose tingle, yet so fragile it made his heart clench.

"What should this disciple do?" he asked, the hesitation now gone from his tone.

life, death, and the future, had been nothing more than a routine exchange. "A long journey is no small matter. How can one simply leave without a word, causing only worry and longing for one's parents? We need to plan carefully, have a safe and thorough strategy."(Inner thoughts: "Finally got it! That effort wasn't wasted.

Lin Yu began his meticulous "planning," his voice

Ming was

Lin Yu affirmed. "A justification that makes your parents, makes the whole village feel honored, that makes them eager for you to go, even proud of you. This way, you can leave with peace of mind, and they

of understanding laughter as he pointed out, "For example... traveling to study, visiting renowned masters, seeking scholarly honors. This is the proper, glorious path that

scholarly honors?" Su Ming's eyes suddenly

how much glory would that bring to your parents? How much prestige would it add to the face of Su Family Village? Even Zhao Dequan, a mere Village Chief, would

these words fell, Su Ming felt his vision suddenly clear, all

Right!

Studying! The Imperial Examinations!

His parents had always taken pride in his studies, deeply believing that all other pursuits are inferior, only studying is supreme. If it was for the sake of advancing

laws of the court. Even Zhao Dequan would have to weigh the consequences before daring to move against the Su family again! This was not just a pass to leave home; it

foresight is profound! This disciple was foolish, failing to think of

you've seen pigs run... Sigh, old matters from a past life, no

be seen." Lin Yu's tone returned to its usual indifference, as if he had merely mentioned it in passing. "This matter requires meticulous arrangement; it cannot be rushed. What you need to do now is to make the posture

understands!" Su Ming responded heavily, the gloom in his heart completely dispelled. A clear, challenging path forward had already