"If the inheritance falls into the hands of outsiders, wouldn't the Qin family suffer a huge loss?" Lu Ce asked.
"Of course! The Qin family isn't without conditions. Within the secret realm, the Qin family won't interfere with anything obtained, but a copy of the inheritance must be left behind. Or rather, aside from the core inheritance, a copy of everything else must be left behind," Qin Yue explained.
"That makes sense!" Qin Mu thought to himself, then asked curiously, "What if someone else gets it and then hides it from you?"
"Hehe! This brings us to the matter of Wei Liaozi's lineage. Wei Liaozi came from the school of the strategist Guiguzi, but he was proficient in military strategy. Although he had some knowledge of other subjects, he was not particularly outstanding. Therefore, no one would offend the Qin family because of military strategy, since the people invited were all young people from major families and sects." Qin Yue said with a smile.
This illustrates the saying, "The monk may run away, but the temple cannot." The Qin family is not afraid of those who possess military strategies escaping.
"To set up a secret realm just for military strategy, isn't that a bit too much? And the test is so difficult that you've gained nothing after a thousand years, it doesn't seem quite right?" Qin Mu asked suspiciously.
"Brother Huaidao, you are indeed remarkable. You immediately noticed the anomaly. Indeed, the secret realm not only contains inheritances but also things that are very important to the beastmen. Based on our deduction, it is likely that after Wei Liaozi defeated the beastmen, he left some things inside," Qin Yue exclaimed in admiration.
"What are the trials in the secret realm?" Qin Mu asked.
"This is yet another strange place. In this secret realm, martial prowess is tested!"
"force?"
"Yes! The inheritance of military strategy tests martial prowess, which is a bit strange, isn't it? The main reason is that only a maximum of five people are allowed in a group within the secret realm."
"Ah ha! Brother Lingyun, do you really think that with my martial prowess, I can pass the test?" Qin Mu chuckled.
"It's alright, we'll protect you. Besides, you have a sword behind your back, so you can protect yourself without any problem," Qin Yue replied.
"Is it dangerous inside the secret realm?" Qin Qiong asked with some concern.
"There is danger, but not much. If we really can't get through it, we can always back out."
Thinking about it, it made sense. After all, this was just a place of inheritance, so the danger shouldn't be too great. Therefore, Qin Qiong felt much more at ease. However, he still didn't want Qin Mu to go in, but having just found his son, he didn't want to force him. So he turned to look at Qin Mu.
Qin Mu both wanted to go and didn't want to go. He wanted to go because he wanted to see it for himself, but he didn't want to go because he was worried about the danger.
"Brother, don't worry. We all carry exit talismans when we enter the secret realm, so we can come out at any time. The secret realm is not only dangerous, but also has benefits. There are pills and weapons inside," Qin Yue advised.
"Wow!" Hearing that there were pills inside, making it seem like a cultivation journey, Qin Mu's eyes widened in surprise.
"What you're saying sounds a bit awkward," Qin Yue said, scratching the back of his head.
"I mean, I promise you, I'll go to the secret realm." Qin Mu said seriously, his expression turning solemn.
"Don't make it sound like I'm begging you. This is something others would be more than willing to do," Qin Yue said, somewhat speechless.
"Hehe! Don't worry about the details. Tell me, what's the secret realm like?" Qin Mu waved his hand and said.
After the two became acquainted, they spoke very casually. One was a member of the Qin family who had never been a Confucian, and the other was a Confucian scholar who had never studied Confucianism. However, they did not adhere to the traditional Confucian rules and etiquette.
"Inside the secret realm is a huge maze. No one knows exactly how big it is. In any case, apart from their own group, no one else has encountered anyone else who went in. And for thousands of years, no one has been able to pass through the maze," Qin Yue said, his brows furrowing slightly.
"Tell me, what's inside the maze?" Qin Mu asked curiously. He really couldn't understand why, over the past thousand years and dozens of opportunities, even with the strength of the Qin family, including the younger generation, they couldn't conquer a single maze. Even if they had a walkthrough, they should have been able to conquer it by now.
"Regarding the secret realm, Mu'er, you make the decision yourself. I'll go and see what's going on with the orcs," Qin Qiong said reassuredly. He believed the Qin family wouldn't betray him.
"yes."
"This junior will escort you there, Your Excellency!"
"No need, you two have a good chat, I'll go by myself," Qin Qiong waved his hand, hoping Qin Yue would tell Qin Mu more about the secret realm. Fatherly love is often unspoken, but it is expressed through actions.
"Well, how should I put it? It's like an endless maze, guarded by many orcs. I only heard about it from my elders," Qin Yue explained.
In fact, the Qin family was also annoyed. This secret realm was just sitting there. Although they knew there were good things inside, it also caused a lot of trouble, especially the orcs, who never stopped spying on it.
Originally, it was a good place for the younger members of the family to gain experience. However, the orcs were too annoying, so they wanted to resolve the issue as soon as possible, which is why they started inviting outsiders.
What preparations are needed?
"No need to prepare, you still have several days. Just practice your sword more. Of course, if you write two more poems that evoke the divine gift, and bring the precious scroll in, then you'll be absolutely sure to succeed," Qin Yue said with a smile.
"Do you think this is like going to the toilet? You think you can just strain and it will come out?" Qin Mu said irritably. He wasn't surprised that the Qin family knew about him. It would be strange if a thousand-year-old family didn't have its own information channels.
"Vulgar! This is clearly an elegant and important matter, yet you've made it sound so unpleasant," Qin Yue said, rolling his eyes and feigning disdain.
"What is 'elegant pursuit'? Is it edible?"
"Truly, this is hopeless!"
"Brother Lingyun, you are mistaken! As the ancients said, a thousand-mile horse is common, but a discerning eye is rare. It's just that you haven't discovered my strengths. As the saying goes, I have a bright pearl, long locked away by worldly troubles. Today, the dust is gone and its light shines forth, illuminating countless mountains and rivers." Qin Mu took out a folding fan, opened it, shook it, and swayed his head as he spoke.
Previously, due to health reasons, Qin Mu rarely interacted with people. This didn't mean he disliked friends. Now, having recognized Qin Qiong, he felt safer in this world, and for a short time, his worries disappeared, allowing him to relax completely. He even joked around with his friends.
"Sigh! Brother, you speak eloquently, truly impressive. Perhaps I am really not suited to the Confucian path?" Qin Yue paused for a moment, then said somewhat dejectedly.
Qin Yue rarely interacted with Confucian scholars of his own age, so he didn't know his own level. Compared with Qin Mu, who hadn't even received guidance from a famous teacher, he began to doubt his own life.
"Brother Lingyun, don't compare yourself to others. After comparing, you'll find it's better not to compare at all," Qin Mu said with a very sincere and understanding expression.
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