Gu Wenheng didn't know which of his words had sparked such a sigh from the other man.
"It's better for those who manage to breach the walled city. At least some of them can hold onto their true selves and start a new chapter in life. As for those who fail to enter, how could they be content to halt their steps here? They will just continue to suffer through their days, year after year," he spoke quietly, gazing down at the bustling streets. While he spoke, he saw someone being carried out of the dense crowd. These were likely individuals who had fainted from the shock of failing the exam.
"Mr. Gu?" Gu Wenheng seemed to hear Ming Feng's voice. Turning toward where they had been standing earlier, he indeed saw Ming Feng and Brother Liu's Attendant Student calling out for them.
"That's my Attendant Student. I'll go bring them over." Liu Wenping had spotted them as well. Acting faster than he spoke, he turned and darted out of the room.
