C31 In the Backyard

With a sigh, the old lady said, "I knew this child was unruly and wouldn't catch the eye of a wise sage."

The sage quickly bowed and replied, "You're too harsh, ma'am. That's not the case."

Knowing he was a man of real skill, the old lady urgently asked, "Then what is it? Please, tell me the truth."

The sage studied Yan Xiuchuan for a moment. "I've lived a long life and met many people