13 Mingke Street

Chapter 84 Pigsty

Mingke Street No. 13, Chapter 84 of the Main Text, the master bedroom is very large, and the bathroom is inside the master bedroom. Unlike a hotel suite, this one includes "bathroom", "study", "sunroom", "golf practice platform" and other spaces that are nominally part of the "master bedroom" but are actually relatively independent.The study directly facing the master bedroom is similar to a formal office space, used as a "reception room" for business meetings.It can be said that half of the floor area is prepared for the clan leader, belonging to the clan leader's work and private space."Put down your things, you can go out now.""Yes."After the two maids put down the toiletries, they turned and left, closing the bedroom door.Karen took off his clothes and walked into the shower, starting to bathe.He enjoys emptying his mind while showering, and his thoughts can calm down when the hot water washes over his body.After showering, he glanced at the hot tub that had been filled with water in advance, but instead of getting in, Karen dried himself off and put on a black nightgown.

Walk to the edge of the bed and sit down;The bed is very soft, with a faint scent of vanilla in the air, I don't know what it is, but it's definitely not incense.The golden retriever is lying on the large sofa opposite the bed, and he even uses his mouth to pull a blanket over himself and lies down. It seems that he noticed Karen's gaze and grinned at her.Then,Where is the Pu'er tea?Karen's gaze wanders around, then picks up a pillow next to her and finds the Pu'er tea lying there.Karen looks at it,And Pu'er tea looks back at Karen;"I haven't slept in my own bed for so many years, I really miss it, oh~ the smell of home.""Have you ever felt that it's a bit inappropriate for you to sleep here?"

"Hmm?" Puer blinked her big eyes. "Is there a problem?"Then, Puer smiled and said, "I am a cat now, isn't it normal for a cat to sleep on the same bed as its owner? Or do you not see me as a cat? Then, what do you see me as? Oh ho ho, how could your mind have such dirty thoughts, my evil god."Karen also smiled at Puer. Puer continued to lower her head, close her eyes, and go back to sleep.

Then, it felt itself being lifted up, its body leaving the soft bed."You can't do this, I've been away from home for so many years, why can't I sleep on the bed!"Karen ignored Puer's protest and placed it on the sofa.The golden retriever pulled a blanket from its body and tried to offer it to Puer to share."Get lost, stinky dog!"Puer jumped off the sofa again, ready to run towards the bed, but Karen's gaze swept over."Um, young master, can I sleep at the foot of the bed? Just that spot, just a little bit of space."At the foot of the big bed, there was also a soft cushion.Karen nodded.Puer jumped onto the cushion and lay down.

Karen picked up a pillow and threw it at Puer."Oh, thank you, my stingy yet generous young master." Puer leaned against the pillow, looking at Karen sitting against the back of the bed."It's actually not bad now, is it? You need a lot of blessings for purification, and you also need an absolutely quiet environment without any disturbances; Both of these requirements can be fulfilled by the people of the Allen family. You just need to give the order and they will help you get everything done at the fastest speed; Well, at least they have no problem doing these tasks." "I don't know how to manage a family." In his previous life, Karen only managed his own psychological clinic, which did have a number of employees, but it was not strictly considered as management. "Don't worry, the Allen family has reached this point, it is already on the verge of bankruptcy, and it may have encountered this situation during the time of Unis.

So, this family is already sitting at the bottom of the valley, even if you do a terrible job, there is no room for decline.Even if, let's say, you really do nothing and just use the Allen family as a place to practice the Order of the Gods, and let them help you, it's no problem.After you complete the purification, you can create a false identity and enter the Order of the Gods, with one foot in and the other supported by the Allen family.Once you become a judge, you can allocate resources better and cover the Allen family under your protection.After all, the Order of the Gods is very protective and their fists are strong.""What about this family?" Karen asked, "I mean, you didn't mention anything about the family system or inheritance stages before.""Because it doesn't really have a system, at least not as clear as the church's hierarchy.For example, the early system of the Order of the Gods is:Purifier - God's servant;Questioner - God's revelation;

"Reflective thinker - God's shepherd.After that, comes the judge.Although the names may vary in other churches, there are generally three stages in the early stages: 'God's servant', 'God's revelation' and 'God's shepherd'.God's servant is to purify one's body, like cleaning a room;God's revelation is to question one's own heart and receive revelations from God, inviting God into the room;God's shepherd is to effectively integrate God's revelations with oneself through continuous thinking and reflection, similar to decorating a shop.After breaking through this stage, comes the judge stage, which is like opening a shop.However, in the family's belief system, there is no stage of purification, questioning, and reflection.""No such stage?""That's right, because God is the supreme and magnificent existence. It shows mercy to the world and sheds its divine light on its believers, just like a teacher in school. If you are sincere in your studies, the teacher will be more willing to teach you."

"And unlike the ancestors, the relationship between you and the ancestor is determined by your bloodline. You were born into this family, and his blood flows through you, so you naturally gain his recognition.It's like when parents have a child, they don't wait until the child is three or four years old to take an IQ test to determine if they are the parents, right?At the moment of the child's birth, or even from the moment the mother becomes pregnant, this relationship already exists.Belief in the family system does not require self-preparation, only the alignment with the ancestor in the spiritual realm.""Does that mean that the family system starts at the level of a judge?""That's right." Puer nodded, then shook his head. "But there is a big difference."Puer shifted his body and sat on the pillow, continuing:"First of all, in general, the family ancestor cannot compare to a god, the level is different. Of course, there are exceptions, some families have extremely powerful bloodlines, and their ancestors can even surpass gods in strength.But we won't talk about extreme cases, only the general ones.In general, the family ancestor cannot compare to a true god, so there is a big gap in their levels."

Next, don't think that the three stages of God's servant, God's inspiration, and God's shepherd are a waste of time. This is actually laying the foundation.The initial three stages of the orthodox belief system of the church are a bit like finishing high school and then going to college. You may do some part-time work, but most of it still needs support from your family.In contrast, the family belief system skips these three stages. It's like going to work and making money after graduating from junior high school, without needing support from the family, and still having a decent income.But from the perspective of future development, those who have gone to college will definitely have more advantages in their career choices and development opportunities.Of course, it cannot be denied that some very powerful figures can build their own careers even with just a junior high school education. However, they often have to put in more effort and the proportion is too small. We should focus on the median.To give another analogy, in the Order of the God of Judgment, the judge is like the chief of a local police station. Those who come from the family belief system are like gang leaders on the street.If you insist on finding the system you asked about, it does exist. We usually use first level, second level, third level... up to tenth level to classify it."Hearing this classification, Karen sighed, "It's really... so casual.""Yes, that's right, it's just that casual because it doesn't have any substance. The first level, second level, third level can be understood as percentages, but it's not an absolute percentage because the differentiation here can be very large, but it's impossible to describe it specifically...""I'm a little confused."

"Because the family belief system worships the ancestor, the descendants seek and inherit the ancestor's power through worship. The strength and abilities of each family's ancestor vary greatly, so it is impossible to establish a standard that applies to all family systems.For example, my ancestor could have easily defeated your ancestor with just one punch.I am a first-level member of the family belief system, while you are a third-level member. The difference in our ancestors' heights is significant, so when facing me, you are also feeling insecure.""Is it like replicating the ancestor if it's at level ten?" Karen asked."Yes, but very few are able to replicate the ancestor. I haven't seen it myself. Because the bloodline is divided, you also have your own people, and there are other reasons, such as your ancestor having certain opportunities or consuming something special to reach that height, which you didn't have the chance to do...Therefore, the development trajectory of family belief systems is generally declining, but it can be slowed down through other means... Well, if you're lucky, you can open up new growth points.For example, by merging and absorbing other family belief systems, you can enrich your own system. There is also a small chance that the offspring of two merged belief systems may undergo some mutations.The simplest example is when a husband from a family belief system with the earth attribute marries a wife from a family belief system with the natural attribute, their child is likely to possess both earth and natural attributes, which can complement and enhance each other. And there is a certain probability that this dual attribute can be inherited by the next generation.Therefore, families with corresponding attributes often intermarry.Even if there are no corresponding or seemingly unrelated attributes, if there is a chance, it's worth trying, who knows what unexpected effects it may bring, right?"

"It sounds like your family's belief system and practices are...?""What do you mean?" Pu'er waited for Karen's analogy."It's like breeding hybrid rice."Pu'er blinked, "This analogy is a bit obscure, can I understand it as similar to selective breeding?""Close enough.""Well, that's exactly it.So,we have always been aware that weakness is the original sin of our family.Once you become weak enough, your clan will become the vessel for breeding with other families, also known as pigs in a pigsty."

In fact, in the slave market, there has been a classification of "pigs and pigs" many years ago. The descendants of a certain family are put up for sale, and whoever wants to try can buy them back to see. In this market, the price of women is much higher than that of men, and they are also easier to sell. As slaves, women can give birth to offspring, which is more acceptable to the buyer's family both in terms of cost-effectiveness and psychologically. However, there are also rare male slaves, but they must come from a family with a truly special belief system. They are often sold for sky-high prices!" "Woof! Woof! Woof!" The golden retriever suddenly barked at Puer. Puer was taken aback, then scolded the dog back, "You stupid dog, you're trying to sow discord!" The golden retriever shook its head and went back to lying down. Puer sincerely said to Karen, "Just like you, Karen, you would definitely fetch a high price in the slave market because you are the only heir of the Inmores family and also so handsome. There must be wealthy women who desire your appearance and want to bear powerful offspring with you." Karen leaned forward and looked at Puer sitting on the soft cushion at the end of the bed.

"Is this the reason why you have always wanted me to stay at the Allen's house?"Pu'er also imitated Karen's posture, with both cat paws folded in front of her and her cat chin resting on her two meaty hands, looking at Karen; One person and one cat, in the same position, gazing at each other; "Karen, I never hide my intentions, and I also believe that you have always been able to see through my intentions. I like to eat squirrel and cinnamon fish, so I asked you to make it for me. Isn't that normal? I didn't deceive you, ah, I am poisoned, only squirrel and cinnamon fish can cure me. Right? Also, I know from your perspective, this way of joining may make you feel uncomfortable, especially when I told you about this specialized slave market. But don't forget one thing,

"Who is it that helped you choose the Allen family?"Karen's eyes showed a thoughtful expression, which was actually his final concern."In fact, I am not familiar with Anderson, he was born after I left the family, but Dias knows him.Now, I feel that this old man is indeed a waste when it comes to managing the family, practicing the system, and educating his descendants.But... why would Dias be willing to sit in the study and have tea and chat with a 'waste'?And endure the constant persuasion from a waste to not be negative?""The relationship between the Allen family and the Inmores family, wasn't it established by you?" Karen asked."Yes, it was established by me, but can the Allen family be the same with or without me?More importantly, can the Allen family be the same with or without Dias?"

Please help me translate, "I chose to form a friendship with the Inmoleis family at that time because I believed they were a stable producer family of the Order of the Gods. It is rare for a family to be able to consistently produce talented individuals for the church.At that time, I was also in a position of power and it was just a matter of a few words to form a relationship with any family.But later on, I turned into a cat and Dias grew up.The history of the Inmoleis family can be divided by the appearance of Dias. Since then, what right does the Allen family have to form a relationship with the Inmoleis family who has Dias?Dias even dared to bomb the Temple of Order, would he care about the so-called friendly relationship left by the previous generation?Rasma and Dias must be careful when speaking, and what qualifications does Anderson, the foolish leader, have to have tea and chat with Dias?So,Did Dias see that Anderson was foolish in other aspects, but sensitive in certain areas?For example, when you first entered the Allen estate, he immediately went against everyone's opinion and wanted to hand over the management of the family to you."Karen didn't say anything because he thought of another possibility.

Because no one understands his grandfather's character better than him, he is the grandfather that even Minalunte and others greatly admire, but for outsiders, unrelated outsiders, the grandfather is even stingy with perfunctory. The most important thing is that when Dias arranges something, his meticulousness is really frightening. He seems to never make useless arrangements. Every step is paving the way for something in the future. It's not until the event happens that you realize it, or even after some time, you can suddenly realize it again. Pu'er said bluntly: "You said that I saw your potential and your future, so I wanted to bring you into the Allen family and help my now struggling and incompetent family get back on track. Then...over the years, why did Dias personally receive the group of idiots from the Allen family?" Pu'er continued to lean forward, and then accidentally fell forward and sat down in front of Karen, with his tail habitually raised in front of his stomach: "Is it possible that when Anderson encouraged Dias to cheer up, Dias was actually savoring the belief system of the Allen family? Is the belief system of the Allen family the best supplement to the Inmoleis family's bloodline in Dias's opinion?" Karen spoke up: "But Grandfather hopes that the descendants of the family can live a peaceful life like ordinary people and no longer get involved in the dark church circle."

"That's the future Dias, the previous Dias may not have thought the same. Besides, even if he had this idea, it doesn't matter. Before that result becomes true, he will continue to maintain a relationship with the Allen family. Isn't this a behavior that is not easy to understand? Take a look at what Dias has prepared for you. Me, that stupid dog, and the radio fairy. Besides, you don't lack money. So, you have the idea of running away with a bucket, because you can easily retire in Wein and take things slowly. The Allen family may be able to provide you with help, but it can also bring you trouble. And as a refined egoist, you dislike trouble and responsibility the most. Can you think of something that Dias can't? Why does he force you to go on a blind date with Eunice? Why does he want his favorite and most valued grandson to live with the Allen family?"

Anderson, he doesn't have such a big face.Since you want to go down this path,then why can't Dias consider it for the sake of his...great-grandson?You might blame me for treating you like a pig these past few days, but perhaps Dias has been thinking that my Allen family has been living in the pigsty he imagined for decades."Puer opened his mouth, bit his own tail, and pushed it forward with his cat claws:"My suggestion is for you to wait and see. Of course, you have already taken a bath here and are ready to take a nap in the master bedroom. You have your own analysis and decision in your heart.However, I still want to remind you that if you believe that Dias always has your best interests at heart,as his most beloved grandson,after hearing Dias's orders,

"What kind of reaction should you have?"Pu'er gently clapped its paws together, but unfortunately, its paw pads were too thick to make a sound. However, it still imitated Karen's tone, saying, "Okay, Grandfather."At this point, Karen looked at the sky outside and said, "I'm going to take a nap. We'll have dinner together tonight.""Okay, Master Karen," Pu'er rolled back to its soft cushion.Karen lay down, covered himself with a blanket, and closed his eyes. Pu'er's words echoed in his mind from time to time, but after such a long journey, he was indeed tired.Pu'er, lying on the cushion, extended its paw and gently turned the small wheel outside the cushion. The soft and crisp sound was like a lullaby. The design of the master bedroom seemed to have taken its existence into consideration. This sound began to reverberate and dance here, but the person about to fall asleep did not mind it at all because its effect was to help sleep.Pu'er crouched there, listening to this deeply ingrained lullaby, with a somewhat melancholic look in its eyes. But soon, it closed its eyes.

Karen on the bed was the same, she entered the dreamland in this silent lullaby...."Hi, Karen, you're back!""Auntie, hello.""Oh, my Karen is home.""Aunt, where are Minakris and the others?""They started school, didn't you know?""I see."Familiar stairs, first floor, second floor, to the third floor.

Karen walked to the door of the study, reached out and knocked."Knock...knock...""Come in."Pushing open the door, Karen saw Dis sitting behind the desk."Grandpa, I'm back."Dis put down the pen in his hand, raised his head and looked at Karen,asking:"I heard that Eunice is pregnant?"...Karen opened her eyes, feeling a strong numbness and soreness all over her body, as if all the exhaustion stored in her cells had been completely released during her nap just now.

The uncomfortable feeling quickly faded away, replaced by a sense of physical and mental vigor.This sleep was very sound and fulfilling.However,When Karen looked up at the clock in front of the bed, she found that it was 4:30, but it was completely dark outside, so it wasn't afternoon and she didn't just take a two-hour nap, but slept until the early morning of the next day."Phew..."So, she couldn't attend dinner as a guest, which was a serious breach of etiquette.Karen lifted the covers and prepared to wash up.Unexpectedly, the Pu'er tea that was originally sleeping on the soft mat somehow ended up on his chest, and when the covers were lifted, it fell with a "thud" and rolled under the bed.But there was a blanket on the floor, so it didn't hurt much. Pu'er was even more sleepy and didn't even wake up, just turned over and continued sleeping.After all, it took Karen half a month to travel to Vienna, while Pu'er had been on this journey home for over a hundred years.

Entering the bathroom, Karen washed up and then opened his suitcase to change into his formal attire.At this moment, he felt a little hungry, but regardless, he should come out and express his apologies. Although Anderson and Bede should be asleep, he could still show his gratitude to the night watchman.However,When Karen pushed open the bedroom door,He was surprised to see three people sleeping in the hallway outside the bedroom.Mike was sleeping in his wheelchair,Mr. Bede was sleeping in a chair,And Anderson was sleeping on a makeshift bed made of three chairs.The sound of the door opening woke them up, with Mike being the first to wake up, followed by Bede. The old man, who was a light sleeper, opened his eyes and then closed them again. But as soon as his two sons woke up and stood up, he "accidentally" fell off the chair and onto the carpet.Bede immediately went to help his father, but the old man pushed him away and looked at Karen with a smile, saying:

"You're awake, child;Oh no, Master Karen.""What is this...""It's like this, Master Karen."Mr. Anderson stood up, and next to him, Chief Bede also held a stack of folders;"These are the accounts of the Allen family's various businesses and assets, please take a look."Chief Bede held the documents, and Mike's expression became serious, with an additional red mark from the crutch on his face;Old Anderson trembled with his old, cold legs and shook his lips, looking hopefully at Karen.Karen put his hand on the documents;Then,

Gently push open.For a moment, Old Anderson's face turned ashen, his legs stopped trembling and his lips stopped quivering.But then, Karen's words helped bring the color back to the old man's face:"Go to the study."------------There's still more tonight.And please support with your monthly votes, currently ranked eighth!