Chapter 17 - Nah, It’ll be Fine.
Benton listened to the discussion between the two kids and found himself somewhat surprised at how easily Yang Xiu acquiesced. The result was what he would have chosen, though, so he didn’t concern himself about it too much. He called them over to him.
“You’re both in agreement? Yang Ru will get the spear and Yang Xiu the bow?”
“Yes, Senior Brother Chao,” Yang Ru said.
Yang Xiu frowned instead of answering. “Senior Brother Chao, do you think we made a good decision?”
That question was a smart one. Benton approved.
“You made the best choice you could under the circumstances.”
They looked at him quizzically.
“I’ll explain.” He met Yang Ru’s eyes. “Your qi aspect is flowing lava. Are you familiar with that?”
“No, Senior Brother Chao.”
Right. These kids had grown up as peasants in feudal world without internet. Unless they happened to live near a volcano, why would they know anything about it?
“It’s related to fire, but it’s much more than that.” Benton paused to come up with a good way to explain it. “You know how ice is a solid and when it melts it turns into liquid water, correct?”
“Of course, Senior Brother Chao.”