Chapter 177 The Male Supporting Character Who Avenged His Mistakes (5)
Five years later.
Changqing has grown into a tall and handsome young man.
On the training ground.
The blade flashed like lightning, enveloping his figure, and moved like a white ball of light.
Sizzle!
Where the blade flashed, the sound of it tearing through the air was like ripping silk, chilling to the bone.
Below the stage, the Second Elder, who was also his master, stroked his beard and smiled, while several other young people showed expressions of envy.
A short while later.
The young man from the Supreme Realm flicked his arm, and the blade suddenly grew three inches longer.
Blade's edge!
The second elder suddenly exerted force, almost tearing off his beard.
Several young people let out a hiss of surprise.
Changqing sheathed his sword and stood there.
The Second Elder led the applause, his expression excited. "You lad, you've actually managed to produce a blade's aura! That shows your internal strength is quite remarkable. Truly amazing!"
Although he had always known that his apprentice was exceptionally talented, at this moment, he still felt that he had underestimated him.
Changqing bowed respectfully, saying, "Master has taught me well."
That's rare indeed.
Talented but not arrogant.
The second elder looked at the boy and was even more satisfied.
"Brother Changqing, wipe your sweat."
A little girl in a pink dress stepped forward and offered a fragrant handkerchief. Her skin was dark, but her features were delicate. She looked a little shy, which made her look quite adorable.
Changqing naturally accepted it, "Thank you, Sister Lin."
This young woman was Lin Xiao'e, the second elder's granddaughter. Upon hearing Changqing's words, her face turned even redder, and she lowered her head.
Everyone else laughed knowingly.
no way.
Over the years, everyone has noticed that Lin Xiao'e has a fondness for evergreen things.
Even the Second Elder looked at the two of them with a smile, quite satisfied.
After having a meal at my master's house.
The Second Elder summoned him to the study.
With a solemn expression, he looked at his disciple whom he had always been proud of, "Changqing, your martial arts skills have now surpassed your father's. Even compared to the old leader when he was young, you are probably not inferior. In recent years, the position of leader has been held by the Holy Maiden, but she has always been indifferent to worldly affairs. Your grandfather and I have discussed it and intend to push you to take the position. What do you think?"
Changqing didn't say anything.
The Second Elder, thinking he had doubts, added, "You are the bloodline of the old sect leader and the grandson of the First Elder. You have impeccable lineage, so no one can say anything against you. Besides, the elders all have a very good impression of you, and the young people will support you as well."
Changqing chuckled inwardly; he had been waiting for this moment for many years.
Let's take over that brain-dead mother's position as her successor first.
He stood up, bowed, and said, “Thank you for your kindness, Master. My mother doesn’t concern herself with worldly affairs. Over the years, she has been taken care of by Master, Grandpa, and other elders. It is only my duty to share her burdens.”
The Second Elder smiled with satisfaction.
“However,” Changqing changed the subject, “my disciple is still young and has not yet made any contributions. I am afraid that this will give rise to gossip. In recent years, the righteous path has attacked many of my demonic sect’s branches. A few days ago, Bai Tianyi from White Horse Manor killed one of my sect’s elders. It just so happens that this person has a blood feud with my disciple for killing his father. Why don’t I go and avenge this feud first? It would be a meritorious service for my sect.”
This... actually makes a lot of sense.
The Second Elder fell into deep thought.
“Bai Tianyi’s martial arts skills are not weak, and Baima Manor is within the territory of the Zhengyi Sect. We can’t afford to attack it with a large force. Are you sure you want to seek revenge?” After a while, he raised his head and asked.
Changqing nodded solemnly.
"I challenged him to a duel based on his father's death. I think he wouldn't have the face to refuse. Even the Zhengyi Sect wouldn't be able to interfere."
There's a rule in the martial arts world.
Regardless of whether one is righteous or evil, if someone is killed and their descendants come seeking revenge, one cannot refuse. Either one must fight them oneself or one's own descendants must fight them. This is a way to handle conflicts and avoid indiscriminate killing of innocent people.
Especially for a powerful figure like Bai Tianyi, it was impossible to refuse; otherwise, it would mean utter disgrace.
Second Elder: "I need to discuss this matter with your grandfather."
“My grandfather has already agreed. I told him about it yesterday,” Changqing said with a smile.
The Second Elder had nothing to say.
The next day.
Changqing took the initiative to seek an audience with Ren Yueying.
"You...you want to go down the mountain to seek revenge?"
Ren Yueying's expression changed after hearing his purpose for coming.
She hasn't checked on her son's training for several years.
Several years ago, she discovered that her son's talent was somewhat frightening. He was only twelve years old at the time, but his mastery of the Divine Illumination Blade Technique was already on par with his father's.
She used to force her son to practice martial arts every day under the pretext of avenging her father.
But as his son's skills deepened day by day.
She was actually a little scared, scared of mentioning revenge, scared of seeing his head and body severed during the day, because she had a feeling that her son was truly capable of revenge, and that it would be very easy for him to do so.
On the contrary, her son said as soon as they met that he wanted to use his head as a chamber pot during the day, which scared her so much that she didn't dare to see him anymore.
So when she saw Changqing packing his things to go down the mountain, she was startled. Looking at the tall and handsome young man in front of her, she was somewhat dazed.
"You, you really want to take revenge?"
Ren Yueying spoke with some hesitation.
Changqing replied sincerely, “Mother, that scoundrel killed Father during the day, ruining our lives. I wish I could drink his blood and eat his flesh. You used to teach me that it is unworthy to be a son if I don’t avenge my father. I have never forgotten your teachings over the years! This trip down the mountain is also to fulfill your wish.”
Ren Yueying's expression was conflicted: "Bai, Bai's swordsmanship is superb. You, you are still young. Isn't it a bit too early?"
Changqing's expression turned proud. "Mother, please rest assured. I have now mastered the Three-Inch Blade Technique. My master said that I am no worse than my grandfather was back then. Although Bai Tianyi is a first-rate fighter, he is definitely no match for me!"
A three-inch blade?
Ren Yueying was taken aback.
Has this son grown up to be this big without us even realizing it?
Changqing paused, then continued, "Moreover, a few months ago, someone attacked and killed my sect's eleventh elder. My going there this time is not entirely for personal revenge. As a disciple of the sect, I have received the sect's grace since childhood, and this can be considered as me making a contribution to the sect."
The implication is that, both for public and private reasons, he should go.
Ren Yueying was speechless; she knew she could no longer stop it.
However, after Changqing left, she quickly packed up and went down the mountain.
She herself didn't know what she was worried about.
“Host, your mother has also come down the mountain.”
The system's voice sounded.
The sound of Changqing's horses' hooves clattered without stopping.
"Let her be."
The original owner grew up in Ren Yueying's shadow, gloomy and attached, subconsciously respecting her words. But now, Changqing is different. He has a large group of friends and good relationships with many high-ranking members in the sect, but he has no tendency to be a mama's boy.
Even Ren Yueying couldn't stop him from killing!
However, he did not intend to go directly to White Horse Manor. Now that he had come down the mountain, he should first create public opinion. What would be the point of going directly to challenge them?
Changqing first sent a challenge letter, and then spread the word widely through Tianji Tower.
Let's make a big scene.
That's what makes it interesting.
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