Young Marquis Su was not to be outdone. He practiced diligently with the stone lock daily, initially becoming breathless after just a few lifts. Later, he could easily lift it three hundred times, or even more. He wielded the wooden sword with increasing skill, each strike carrying a fierce aura, as if merging his hatred and protective feelings for his family into the single strike.
Jiang Yan watched the children's efforts with a mixture of joy and worry. He knew that while hatred could inspire fighting spirit, it could also plunge people into an abyss of pain. Therefore, while teaching the children martial arts techniques, he also guided them in cultivating a correct outlook on life and values. He taught them that revenge wasn't the ultimate goal; more important was protecting those around them and upholding justice.
During this time, Su Jinli often recalled every moment she spent with her mother. She felt more and more that her mother's gentleness and resilience weren't just about protecting her; they were also about conveying a strength, an indomitable spirit in the face of adversity. She decided to pass on her mother's spirit, so that her children would be able to bravely face any challenge as they grow.
As time went by, Nianli and Young Marquis Su's martial arts skills gradually improved. Nianli's punches and kicks became more and more agile, her body moving freely and effortlessly through the courtyard like a nimble deer. Meanwhile, Young Marquis Su's swordsmanship also became increasingly sophisticated, each of his strikes seeming to contain a tremendous force, a force not to be underestimated.
Once, a few rogues from the village came. Having heard that my grandparents' children were practicing martial arts, they decided to provoke them. They swaggered into the yard, spouting unpleasant words. Seeing this, Nianli and Young Marquis Su stood up without fear.
"You bad guys, don't run wild here!" Nian Li put her hands on her hips and shouted loudly.
The scoundrels didn't hold back after hearing this, but instead burst into laughter. They thought Nian Li was just an ignorant child and didn't take her seriously at all. "Little girl, what can you do to us?" the leading scoundrel said sarcastically.
Young Marquis Su snorted coldly. He took a step forward, holding a wooden sword, and took a stance. His eyes were filled with a fierce aura. "If you know what's good for you, leave now. Otherwise, don't blame us for being rude!"
Seeing how tough Young Marquis Su was, the rogues were a little angry and rushed forward, wanting to teach the two kids a lesson. However, they never expected that Nianli and Young Marquis Su's martial arts skills far exceeded their imagination.
Nian Li dodged the scoundrels' attacks with a swift movement, then swiftly delivered a punch to their abdomens. Though her fists were small, they packed considerable power, sending the scoundrels reeling. Young Marquis Su wielded his wooden sword with such ferocious strikes that the scoundrels were momentarily thrown into disarray, unable to fight back.
After a fierce fight, the rogues were beaten to a pulp and fled in disgrace. Nian Li and Young Marquis Su looked at their bewildered backs and couldn't help but burst into laughter.
"Sister, we succeeded!" Young Marquis Su shouted excitedly.
"Well, we did it!" Nianli also jumped up happily.
Grandfather and Su Jinli watched this scene from the side, their eyes filled with satisfaction and pride. They knew that the children had learned to stand up bravely in the face of difficulties and use their own strength to protect justice.
In this quiet little village, the fame of Nianli and Young Marquis Su gradually spread. The villagers praised their bravery and martial arts prowess, and the children grew stronger and more confident through their repeated trials. They understood that the martial arts they learned were not just for revenge, but also for protecting those around them and making the world a better place.
As the days passed, Su Jinli watched her children progress on their path to adulthood, her heart filled with hope. She knew that while the family's hatred weighed heavily, the children's courage and determination would be the source of their strength to overcome all difficulties. And she would always be by their side, witnessing their growth and safeguarding this hard-earned justice and warmth.
On a starry night, Su Jinli brought Nianli and Young Marquis Su to the courtyard. They gazed up at the vast starry sky, feeling the immensity of the universe and the insignificance of life. Su Jinli said softly, "Children, our family has experienced many hardships, but it is these hardships that have made us stronger. We cannot forget the revenge for Grandma and Mother, but we must also understand that revenge is only a process. More importantly, we must learn to cherish the life we have, use our strength to protect those around us, and pursue true happiness."
Nianli and Young Marquis Su listened quietly, their eyes filled with determination and understanding. On this quiet night, a seed of justice and responsibility was planted in their hearts, a seed that would take root, sprout, and flourish in the days to come, leading them to a brighter future.
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