However, the original Manor Lord did not seem to notice the flaw in his words. He ignored Li Yijie and said, "Yi 'er, you don't need to be disciplined by me these days. What do you think? I still remember that you used to boast that you were a genius. It was all because of those old rules that your talent was suppressed. What great achievements have you made in Jianghu? Tell me about them. "His tone was neither warm nor angry, but it sounded oppressive. Under his gaze, there was nowhere to hide.
Yuan Yi was used to being lectured by his father since he was young. He was used to it. He replied in a neither servile nor overbearing manner, "Jianghu is vast. What I have seen these days is only the tip of the iceberg. However, I have benefited a lot from this trip to the Central Plains. Although our manor is beautiful, it is not as vast as the outside world. If you are interested, you can also go out and explore … "
The original Manor Lord sneered, "Thank you! Instead of thinking about expanding your family, all you think about is going out and playing with a bunch of clowns. You're still a child who hasn't grown up yet. You don't need to worry about my matters. Many years have passed since the four City Lords agreed to live in seclusion. The four cities have been divided into four great families. However, every member is still law-abiding. No one has ever thought about going out into the world. The only one who is more ambitious than the heavens and wants to go out into Jianghu is in this generation, in our Yuan Family! That is you. Hmph, do you think that I am not thick-skinned enough? Do you want to make me suffer in front of the three clan brothers? Do you feel comfortable? "
Yuan Yi smiled. However, he was still unwilling to give up on his original point of view. He said, "It is indeed my fault that I did not tell you beforehand. However, I am afraid that even if I had told you, you would not have agreed to it. Since I was young, all you taught me was to obey and listen to all your orders. You taught me to study and practice martial arts with all your might. However, you never taught me to fight for my own ambitions. You also never let me experience 'human' emotions. On the other hand, in the Central Plains, perhaps their martial arts are not as good as mine, but everyone's life is much more interesting than mine … "
The original Manor Lord said coldly, "How can those mediocre people compare to him? Father has taught you since you were young, yet you actually developed such thoughts. Do you have any future prospects? When they suffer, they will understand that in this world, only the strong can win, and only then can they obtain the power to control everything. In order to become an expert, only the path of martial arts is everything! "
"That's not it," Yuan Yi said, "To be a human being, the most important thing is to live the life of a human being, and not to be confused with empty martial arts. The man above the masses was all-encompassing, strategizing, calculating everything under the heavens with a pinch of his fingers, and all of them came true one by one. Only servants would work hard all day long to make a living. They would even fight over a steamed bun in a small restaurant. Don't you think that this is tarnishing your 'martial arts'? If one's martial arts were trained to the highest level, if one was brave but not astute, one could only become a high-level fighting tool under someone else's hand. What good would that do? As the old saying goes, whoever wins the hearts of the people controls the world. Where did the hearts of the people come from? Power can force people to rebel, and only by moving people with emotions can one become stronger and stronger. After interacting with the swordsmen of the Central Plains, I finally understood that no matter how strong our moves are, they are still cold and rigid. The only thing we lack is a kind of Qi, a kind of soul. To learn martial arts, a person should control a sword, and not a sword should control a person. That is the spirit of the path of chivalry, chivalry! Aside from scheming against each other and deceiving each other, I have seen with my own eyes the selfless affection between them and their brothers. Heads can be broken, blood can be shed, gold and stone can be carved, but their pursuit is unremitting, and they will never let go! I think that a person with emotions is a person of flesh and blood. Our Manor is just a group of walking corpses. Learning how to be a human is more important than memorizing complicated sword manuals, right? "
The original Manor Lord snorted coldly. Even though he was talking to his own son, his tone was still extremely cold. He said, "These are all childish thoughts. Without being tempered by major events, no matter how much I tell you, you will never understand the importance of strength. Compared to this, those fragmentary feelings were the most insignificant trash. After you left, your uncles, niece Ping, and nephew Xia and Liu have all been secretly laughing at you. At the same time, they are waiting for you to fall. I know all about your deeds in the Central Plains. The name of the Yuan Family's young master has also been spread very loudly recently. In Hetuala, you fought against many and obtained the Seven Fiend Life Claiming Strike alone. In the end, you gave it up just like that. What a carefree attitude! That kind of treasure, what kind of ancient treasure is it? If we throw it away, then so be it. We don't care about it! No matter what, at least you didn't lose face in front of the elders of the Yuan Family. "
Yuan Yi's expression suddenly became extremely ugly. He said, "So that's how it is. To think that I thought that I had concealed my tracks well after leaving home. It seems like there was no need for me to put in so much effort. My every move is still known by the four great families like the back of their hands? "
Yuan Manor Lord said, "That's right. Although you left home and broke the rules, you didn't say that you were no longer related to the Yuan Family and are still my son. Behind you, there are servants following you at all times. They will report your movements to me every day. However, I was focused on the martial path and didn't have the time to deal with you. Thus, I gave you enough freedom and didn't ask people to capture you on the spot. When you fought with others, I ordered them to protect you secretly. If they couldn't beat you, they would save you. Let's see if you can still say that as a father, I don't care about my son. I have to congratulate you. Up until now, they have not saved you once. That means that all the opponents you met were defeated with their own strength. My efforts in teaching you strictly in the early years were not in vain. Don't learn martial arts? Hmph, if you don't learn martial arts, you won't be able to move an inch in the martial world! How can you have the great reputation that everyone praises? "
Yuan Yi smiled bitterly. "If that's the case, I have to thank you for your magnanimity. I can provide you with a piece of information. The people of the Central Plains can't withstand a single blow. They can't be compared to the Four Great Clans. Although we live in seclusion, in terms of martial arts achievements, we are a big step ahead of them. Whenever you want to start a rebellion, you can start at any time. You don't even need to make any preparations. They definitely won't be able to resist. "
Li Yijie's heart was thumping wildly. He knew that he shouldn't disturb the father and son's conversation. However, he was too shocked at this moment and his ears couldn't help but stand up. The Four Great Clans had been quiet for many years. Many martial arts juniors hadn't even heard of them. Could it be that their real goal was to secretly gather strength in order to start a rebellion at any time?
Since he accidentally discovered this secret, how could he find a way to spread it and make everyone be on guard? He also didn't know if they would let him go. Another crucial point was that Yuan Yi appeared in Jianghu. Did he really run away from home like he said? Or was he following his father's orders to hide and spy? Was this all a big lie?
The original Manor Head was still talking to him. Both of them seemed to have no intention of avoiding Li Yijie. He said, "When the day comes, which side will you stand on? You are my son. Don't tell me you want to betray me? "
Yuan Yi said, "No. Blood is thicker than water. Even if I don't agree with your actions, I won't hate my own father! But I hate rules and I hate being tied down. Once I sit on the throne, I won't be able to control my own body. I have no interest in taking over other people's life and death. This is the first reason. I want to rely on my own ability to stand out among others, just like I have been working hard for the past few months. You also don't want your son to be like the most delicate flower, unable to withstand the slightest wind and frost, right? "
The original Manor Head sneered slightly. He muttered to himself for half a day and then said, "Fine. Since you were a child, you didn't like to practice martial arts. You only like to talk to people. Father doesn't feel like talking to you. Fine. Tell me, what did you gain from hiding for several months? I heard that recently there was a brat who called himself … something like the 'Seven Evil Spirits'. He was very arrogant and caused a lot of trouble. Is that right? "
Yuan Yi was shocked. He said, "Eh? Father, you've heard of his name?"
The original Manor Head said, "Nonsense. Do you think that just because I don't leave the manor, I deserve to be deaf and blind? Usually, the louder the boast, the less it was worth mentioning. That brat borrowed the name of the 'Seven Evil Spirits' that have been spreading like wildfire recently, right? The Sacrificial Shadow Sect was wiped out and he was the only one who managed to escape. He's just an arrow at the end of its flight. What can he do? There are no tigers in the mountains. Monkeys of all sizes are restless. If it were me, I would send that brat to the Western Paradise in just a few moves. "
Yuan Yi laughed dryly. "Father, you know that I've always been petty and arrogant. I don't put others in my eyes. There aren't many people who can catch my eye. However, he does have some ability when it comes to the Seven Evil Spirits. I haven't had much contact with him. From what he said, he calls himself the supreme ruler of the world. He thinks that the whole world is under his control … "
The original Manor Head interrupted, "How dare this brat talk nonsense! As an elder, it's not appropriate for me to fight with this brat. From what you said, you've fought with him before. Did you teach him a lesson on behalf of the Yuan Family so that he doesn't dare to boast anymore? "
Yuan Yi said, "On the contrary … I didn't gain the slightest bit of advantage over him. More accurately, I taught him a lesson. I think … I'm not good enough and I'm not his opponent for the time being. But … "He wanted to say that he wouldn't admit defeat, but the original Manor Head flew into a rage when he heard this. He said," Ridiculous! My Yuan Family has never had an inferior descendant. You say you're not his opponent and you still have the face to come home and see me? "
Li Yijie smiled bitterly at the side. The original Manor Head only knew one thing and didn't know the other. In the Wulin world, Shaolin and Wudang had always been equal. Not long ago, both Shaolin and Wudang had been killed by the Seven Evil Spirits in the Shaolin Temple. Furthermore, he had committed so many sins and caused so much suffering. In the entire Jianghu, no matter how conceited a person was, who would dare to call the Seven Demons Saint a piece of trash?
Yuan Yi braced himself and said, "Father, I didn't come back today to ask for your forgiveness. I brought a friend of mine to ask for your help. "
The original Manor Lord's gaze was like two sharp blades. With a "shua" sound, he turned to the silent Li Yijie. His words were still directed at Yuan Yi, "The person you are referring to, is this what, the Wulin Alliance Leader? Yi 'er, you should know the rules. The Four Great Clans never welcome outsiders. How could you dare to bring him here? Even if you want to cause trouble, there should be a limit! "
Yuan Yi said, "I know that I can't go against my ancestors' teachings, so I blindfolded him a long time ago. He also swore an oath that he would never reveal anything about our family to anyone else. Everything else is fine, but this time it's related to the Seven Evil Spirits. Alliance Leader Li's fiancée was kidnapped by him on the night before their wedding. He also repeatedly sent letters to threaten Alliance Leader Li. The place where the two of them arranged their wedding was a mansion that I bought in the capital. Since he didn't give face to the monk, he didn't even give face to the Buddha. He's openly bullying the Four Great Clans. And Alliance Leader Li came to us. The original Manor is superior to the Seven Evil Spirits. We can use this opportunity to see who will be able to kidnap that girl. Father, when he asked, I agreed. You taught me since I was young to be a man of honor and righteousness. You can't let me be a villain who doesn't keep his word. Let's help him. With the backing of the Wulin Alliance Leader … "
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