"Why would I deceive you?"
Bai Jin spoke earnestly, "Do you really think I want just this little bit of tuition? Am I the kind of immortal who covets money?
The money I ask of you is merely for show, otherwise our master-disciple relationship wouldn't be proper!
Signing this IOU, even if you don't repay it, is of no matter; it's merely a formality, and as your master, I hope you live well!"
"Is that so?" Qiao Ling'er remained skeptical, wondering if she'd overthought the situation. In their daily interactions, it was apparent that the Master was indeed a gentleman, never having tricked her.
"Of course!" Bai Jin nodded resolutely, then urged, "Ling'er, go ahead and sign it quickly, then you'll be free to explore, with the world as vast as it is at your disposal."
Qiao Ling'er reviewed the scroll again, unable to resist asking, "Master, what does 'life after life' mean?"
"Why do you have so many questions?
It's just a fixed format; everyone writes it like this.
