Public service.

He is warned that the trio is going to be sent to him to volunteer with patrol duty in the army. In the previous days, he has been taking that role by himself, which has made things pretty difficult. One can't simply be both the general and the whole army at the same time, but he couldn't send inexperienced recruits or weak auriold to their certain death, either. This is definitely a good opportunity for everyone to fix some damaged relationship and to soften the old man up.
And obviously he knows that they got released from prison by Ziqun, which makes all of WonPil's worries towards him even dumber.

In the morning, he waits for his new squad by the gates of the city. Even Hudie could be with him, since he'd gladly take the boy along, as he surely proved to be a mighty warrior already.

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Yingxing He lowers his gaze at his words, understanding he hasn't given the best example of himself overall. "Next time something like that happens, you won't see me again." Because he doesn't intend to trouble Jing Yuan even more. He'll try to avoid disappointing him.
"I might not be an army." Almost. "But I'll fight, should it be needed."
He looks at the purse then at Jing Yuan. "This is also my punishment..." He tightens his grip on the purse. "Don't treat us like average soldiers..." He knows he needs money but he also doesn't want to take profit of Jing Yuan in any way.

Jing_Yuan He shuts his eyes at his words. «Is it really so difficult to understand, Yingxing? I'm starting to wonder… what am I, even, to you?»
They are an army each. «It is not just about fighting, or killing. It's the motivation behind it, the reasons and principles. They are as important as the fighting prowess, I'm sure you know it already.»
He stands up. «I am treating you like a soldier because I am giving you another chance, Yingxing. I never formalized your discharge.»

Yingxing "It's not. I don't want it to repeat, but should it happen again, I won't deserve anything anymore from you or LianSul." He is giving himself the last chance.
"I know. I can't change what I became, but at least I can put this despicable shell to good use..."
He keeps his gaze away, holding tightly the purse. "I won't waste it...I swear."

Jing_Yuan He sighs at his response, wondering if Blade even sees him as a friend at all.
«What you are depends on what you want to be. Leave the past where it belongs and focus on the present time, that's where you can forge your future.»
He nods. «I'm sure you won't. Now you should probably head home and rest. Stop by the hospital to get patched up.»

Yingxing He sees him as a friend he is not worthy of.
He looks at his cracked sword while listening to his words. He then shuts his eyes. "...from this sword...I will create for me a new future..."
He bows his head to Jing Yuan, starting to head out, but he intends to return straight home.