Then, he began to weep over his own hardship.
He claimed it was out of sheer necessity, he had discussed it with his family, and his mother had been adamantly opposed. He knew then that it wouldn't happen. His parents wouldn't sell all their land just for him. After all, there were many in the family to support.
But he truly had no other choice, it was the only opportunity, and if missed, it would never come again. He was just a poor Scholar from the countryside with no connections or money to offer, so he was only respected in Qilidun. Beyond that, who would give him any regard?
Outside Qilidun, who would give him face?
Finding it difficult, that Master had appreciated his character and wanted to give him a helping hand. This was his only chance. If missed, he would spend his life in Jing County as a poor Scholar, teaching others for a lifetime.