The reason why everyone stayed
Since Li Xing went into seclusion, Gongsun Dou's thoughts have become increasingly complex.
That day, Gongsun Dou was dressed and about to go out when he saw Li You leaning against the door of Gongsun Dou's house.
He smiled slightly and said, "Senior Brother, you certainly have guts. But the Sect Leader didn't kick you out? That's rather suspicious."
After speaking, he looked at Gongsun Dou with a suspicious gaze.
Gongsun Dou looked at Li You quietly and said, "What are you doubting? Junior Sister Li has no feelings for me, so why did the sect leader kick me out? Besides, what if Junior Sister Li said something that allowed me to escape this calamity?"
After hearing this, Li You said, "If that's the case, it seems that the sect leader really values Junior Sister Li. As for what I suspect, I only suspect that your status might prevent the sect leader from taking action against you, Senior Brother."
Gongsun Dou said, "Junior brother is joking. In the Frost Frost Sect, status doesn't matter. Besides, I'm just a kid from an ordinary family. How could I have a status that even the sect leader wouldn't dare to touch?"
Hongxing smiled awkwardly upon hearing this.
You really lie without even thinking, you can blatantly lie without batting an eye, I admire you.
Upon seeing this, Li You immediately exposed her, saying, "Oh, so you have a follower? And he calls you young master?"
Hongxing felt a pang of panic. Gongsun Dou looked at Hongxing and said, "Him? I picked him up on the road. I felt sorry for him, so I let him come along. As for the young master, I've never been a young master. Can't I let him shout it out for fun?"
He even raised an eyebrow after saying that.
Hongxing gave a thumbs up in his heart.
You're amazing!
Li You looked like he was just watching Li You make things up, then he coughed and said, "Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. I came here today to say that I quite admire you, and I hope that you can become one of the four like me in the future."
After saying that, he seemed to remember something and said, "Oh, and Junior Sister Li, let's compete fairly."
Gongsun Dou: "..."
Gongsun Dou looked at Li You and said, "Junior brother, aren't you afraid of the sect leader if you're tempted?"
Before Li You could speak, Gongsun Dou asked sharply, "Or are you the one with that identity that even the sect leader wouldn't dare to touch?"
Li You paused for a moment, then laughed and said, "Senior brother, you really make people not know what to say. Of course, it's because the Frost Cold Sect is both ruthless and seemingly compassionate."
Gongsun Dou frowned and asked, "What do you mean?"
Li You asked, "Do you know why the Frostbite Sect forbids sexual relations between men and women?"
Gongsun Dou hesitated and asked, "Is it because the previous sect leaders suffered heartbreak? Or is it because most members of the Frostbite Sect have suffered heartbreak?"
Li You closed the door behind her, found a chair and sat down, and said with a smile, "Perhaps, but the truth is that after the first sect leader founded the sect, something happened: some people's hearts became impure because of love. In order to avoid this situation from happening again, it was simply forbidden."
Gongsun Dou said, "So you're generalizing from one instance to the whole?"
After hearing this, Li You held up a finger and shook it, saying, "No, it's not allowed inside the Frostfrost Sect, but that doesn't mean you won't be allowed after you leave. It just means you can't call yourself a disciple of the Frostfrost Sect after you leave."
Hongxing asked, "Isn't that the same as being expelled from the sect?"
Li You laughed and said, "How could that be? After you go out, who will know that you are a disciple of the Frostfrost Sect? You are only a disciple of the Frostfrost Sect when you are inside the sect. Moreover, disciples of the Frostfrost Sect all wear veils and masks when they show their faces, so who can recognize them?"
Gongsun Dou then asked, "How do you know all this?"
Upon hearing this, Li You remained completely unperturbed, still appearing nonchalant. He smiled knowingly and said, "Senior brothers, you'd better promise not to tell anyone."
Gongsun Dou frowned, but considering that this concerned his and Li Xingyi's future, he finally said, "I promise."
Li You smiled and continued, "I secretly sneaked into the sect leader's library and saw the records. However, the later part is just my own interpretation, while the earlier part is true. In fact, someone did do this before. It says that the sect leader secretly observed the couple and stopped interfering after discovering their affection."
Hongxing asked in confusion, "Then what about when they're not in love?"
Li You said, "That book says that those who play with emotions for personal gain will be killed."
After saying that, he made a gesture with his hand on his neck.
Upon hearing this, Hongxing swallowed nervously. Gongsun Dou looked at Hongxing and said, "If that's the case, why not issue a decree?"
Li You raised an eyebrow and said, "Are you stupid? Issuing such a decree is so troublesome. It's much easier to just explicitly prohibit romantic feelings. Besides, if you really like someone that much, why would you care about the sect rules? You would have already informed the sect leader."
"As for their fate, they'll either end up like I said, or they'll be expelled from the sect without losing their martial arts skills, and simply go on to live ordinary lives," he said indifferently.
Upon hearing this, Gongsun Dou said, "He seems both ruthless and compassionate; his tolerance is truly admirable."
Li You slowly stood up and said, "Alright, that's enough. I still need to practice martial arts, so I'll be going now."
“Alright.” Gongsun Dou murmured as he watched his retreating figure, “Perhaps… it’s not impossible for us, Star Shift.”
Gongsun Dou practiced martial arts diligently during the day, and at night he would quietly go to the entrance of Youlan Valley in the back mountain and look into the depths of that narrow road.
I'll stay with you.
Inside the Orchid Valley, the swords were sharp and decisive. Han Sheng gave him his best guidance, and Li Xingyi also tried his best to learn. He practiced martial arts and sparring every day, meditated in the waterfall, and repeatedly jumped on the wooden stakes. The stone path in the river was very slippery, which was the best place for practice. Even if Li Xingyi fell, he would get up and practice again. Day after day, he finally made some progress after three months.
In early December of the fourth year of Dewei, Li Xing moved out of the pass, and Gongsun Dou was waiting at the entrance of Youlan Valley.
Seeing this, Han Sheng could only pretend not to see it. After all, it was better to let Li Xingyi handle this kind of thing himself, since Li Xingyi didn't understand feelings anyway.
Li Xingyi cupped his hands in greeting to Gongsun Dou and said, "Greetings, Senior Brother."
Gongsun Dou's eyes dimmed slightly, and he said, "Congratulations on Junior Sister Li's completion of seclusion."
Li Xingyi said calmly, "Thank you, Senior Brother."
Han Sheng put his hand on Li Xingyi's shoulder and said, "Xingyi has only been training for three months. Just do your best in the martial arts competition. However, you will probably have to go into seclusion more often in the future."
Upon hearing this, Gongsun Dou quietly clenched his fist, and the light in his eyes completely dimmed.
Yes, how could the sect leader allow me to have contact with her here?
Qingyi and Hongxing were both stunned. They looked at Gongsun Dou.
Li You leaned against the tree with her arms crossed and laughed, "I believe that with Junior Sister Li's intelligence, it won't be long before she no longer needs to go into seclusion. And what if Junior Sister Li is a genius and makes a name for herself in the martial arts competition?"
After hearing this, Li Xingyi looked at Li You and said, "Senior Brother, you flatter me."
Li You simply smiled and did not reply.
Seeing this, Han Sheng said, "Go back and practice your martial arts, and prepare for the martial arts competition in two days."
After everyone dispersed, Han Sheng said to Li Xingyi, "You should also take a rest."
After saying that, he left.
Just as Li Xingyi was about to leave, she noticed Gongsun Dou staring at her and asked, "Senior Brother, is there something you need?"
Gongsun Dou pursed his lips and said, "No, it's just that I feel my junior sister is a little distant from her senior brother."
Li Xingyi thought for a moment.
...Is there?
Li Xingyi said, "Senior brother, would you mind sparring with me? I hope you can point out any shortcomings I may have."
How could it not work if the sect leader personally taught it? It was just because he was a little rusty that he said it.
Upon hearing this, Gongsun Dou's eyes lit up again.
...It wasn't that cold.
He was visibly happy and said, "Okay."
Li Xingyi was somewhat puzzled by this.
Would this make you happy?
Li Xingyi looked at Gongsun Dou and said, "Senior brother, I have a question. I wonder if you could answer it?"
Gongsun Dou asked, "What is it?"
Li Xingyi asked, "Does Senior Brother care a lot about what I say?"
Gongsun Dou looked at her quietly.
care.
Seeing that he didn't answer, Li Xingyi asked, "Senior Brother?"
Upon hearing this, Gongsun Dou immediately replied, "Hmm."
After he finished speaking, his heart was pounding, hoping that Li Xingyi would understand what he meant.
Li Xingyi looked at Gongsun Dou quietly, then she asked, "Why?"
Qingyi and Hongxing were somewhat disappointed after hearing this.
Gongsun Dou bit his lip and turned his head away, saying, "For no reason."
I wanted to say it was because it was you, because I had fallen in love with you, but in the end I gave up.
Gongsun Dou turned around and said, "Let's go, you should rest first."
...Never mind, it's too early. Let's talk about it later.
Li Xingyi watched his retreating figure.
Don't want to talk about it? Never mind, maybe it's because of something I've been through.
That night, Qingyi looked at Li Xingyi and said, "Miss, the master wrote a letter a month ago, but you were in seclusion at that time."
Upon hearing this, Li Xingyi asked, "Do Father and Mother miss me?"
Qingyi didn't say anything, but silently took out the letter and handed it to Li Xingyi. Li Xingyi took the letter and read it carefully, only to find out that his aunt had been exonerated.
Li Xingyi's eyes welled up with tears as he said, "They kill the innocent when they are wronged, and then posthumously confer titles upon the innocent after they learn the truth. It's truly a cold and heartless world. But my aunt will never come back."
Qingyi couldn't bear it and said, "Miss, at least Her Majesty has been exonerated, and no one will blame Her Majesty anymore."
After hearing this, Li Xingyi lowered his eyes and said, "My aunt once said that the most ruthless family is the imperial family. I don't understand emotions, but I still know that if His Majesty cared about my aunt, he wouldn't have let her die, just like my father and mother."
Qingyi said, "...Miss, please rest first, you must be tired."
Upon hearing this, Li Xingyi lowered his eyes and said, "My aunt has been exonerated, so... should I stay here?"
The next day, in Yanci Pavilion, Mu Chu did not attend class, but instead asked, "Why are you all working so hard to practice martial arts at Shuanghan Sect?"
Li Xingyi became suspicious upon hearing this.
Last night I was hesitant about my decision within the Frostbite Gate, and today I'm asking this question. It's hard not to be suspicious.
The disciples chimed in, "Of course it's for revenge, to avoid being let down."
"...in order to have a place within the Frostbite Sect."
"..."
Seeing this, Li You chuckled softly, while Gongsun Dou simply watched them quietly.
...I wasn't satisfied with any of the answers.
Hongxing said, "Young Master, is this still the Frostbite Sect? Why does it look so much like a revenge organization?"
Qingyi didn't know what to say either. Seeing this, Mu Chu said helplessly, "So, have you all taken your revenge?"
One of the disciples said, "After taking revenge, we shouldn't need to practice martial arts anymore, right?"
Unable to contain herself any longer, Mu Chu said coldly, "If that's the case, then you can leave now."
Upon hearing this, the disciple immediately fell silent. Mu Chu said, "Practicing martial arts can be for self-defense or revenge, but it shouldn't be solely for revenge. If you have a skill, why not use it to punish evil and promote good, and to protect others?"
"Today's problems are driven by a variety of reasons: some are driven by revenge, some by self-preservation, some by a desire to establish themselves within the Frostbite Sect, and others by a desire to have the power to protect others in the future."
"None of these are correct. Every generation of disciples starts out the same way. If you broaden your perspective and understand life, you will realize that there are many people just like you were before, without any ability. If all martial arts practitioners had the same thoughts as you are now, how would you survive? How would you prepare for revenge in the future?"
After Mu Chu finished speaking, she quietly looked at them.
"..."
Upon hearing this, Li Xingyi stood up, cupped his hands, and said, "This disciple understands. There is still much for this disciple to learn, and I hope that my senior uncle will not hesitate to teach me."
Upon seeing this, the disciples immediately stood up, cupped their hands, and said, "We hope that our senior uncle will not hesitate to give us his guidance."
Gongsun Dou glanced behind him.
Should I stay here? That's fine, that way I won't be looked down upon.
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