Chapter 182: Pressing Concerns
Troubled by Li Lang’s flimsy reply, Wei Ping continued.
“If i-it’ll be an issue with your plans, I can stay.”
“No. I was the one saying we should focus on our cultivation. If you feel that taking a trip is what you need, then it’s not fair for me to stop you.”
“But don’t y-you need help with the start of another round of testing?” Wei Ping said with eyes turned to the children they had recruited.
“It’ll mostly be cultivation techniques, not administering an untested drug. I’ll manage, so don’t worry.”
The trio soon finished their discussion, and Wei Ping returned inside the Skyrunner. He found the children merrily chatting among the little cliques they had formed. Underneath his mask, he smiled at the scene, but that quickly changed to a frown when he saw one of the kids sitting alone in the corner.
It was inevitable that not all the children got along with each other. Cliques naturally formed, centered around the more outgoing, charismatic, or knowledgeable among them. In turn, it was inevitable there were outcasts, too.
Seeing this, Wei Ping strode over and sat by the lonely boy.
“H-hey, did you enjoy the trip?”
“Um, yeah.”
“Haha, there’s n-no need to forcefully say yes. It’s n-normal for people to enjoy different things.” The boy awkwardly glanced down without a word, so Wei Ping continued. ”One day you’ll be a-able to get your own Skyrunner, and you’ll be able to make these trips yourself. Then y-you’ll be able to control where you go.”
Once again, the boy didn’t reply, but glitters could be seen in his eyes. He finally revealed a smile as he nodded toward Wei Ping to show his appreciation.