Let Me Explain, Fairy
Chapter 263 - 202: Position

Chapter 263: Chapter 202: Position

Feng Jiuxuan concluded his business, brushed his robe, and left, leaving a disheveled Xu Yuan amidst the wind.

The very killing move he had taken pride in was imitated after just one glance.

He found it somewhat hard to accept.

Even though he had long been aware that the past life’s "Cangyuan Chronicles" was just the tip of the iceberg in this world, the Blood Essence Meteoring Art was one of the only three blood-colored cultivation techniques after all.

How come it now felt like it was becoming commonplace?

Compared to Xu Yuan’s astonishment, the remaining two people in the hall seemed to have grown accustomed to such oddities.

Xu Changge had studied swordsmanship under Feng Jiuxuan in his early years.

And over the decades, Xu Yinhè had naturally come to understand the strength of this big uncle very clearly.

Settling back into his seat, Xu Yinhè looked at Xu Yuan, who was still doubting his life in the same spot, and said,

"Changtian, you shouldn’t be too surprised, actually."

At the sound of his voice, Xu Yuan snapped back to reality, giving an awkward smile:

"Father, does uncle need just one glance to imitate someone else’s sword technique?"

Xu Changge let out a light laugh from the side:

"Your sword technique has decent power, but your cultivation is too low."

Xu Yuan turned to look at Xu Changge:

"What do you mean?"

Xu Changge was quite patient this time:

"When you channel qi, the meridians it travels through are like nothing to your uncle. Moreover, your sword move doesn’t contain any Dao Charm; it’s nothing more than an orthodox routine, so what’s so difficult about imitating it?"

Not quite understanding, Xu Yuan asked again:

"Simple... So you can do it too?"

"....."

Xu Changge simply pretended not to hear and walked back to his spot to sit down.

Xu Yuan couldn’t hold back and let out a laugh.

The sword technique of Blood Inky Jade did have some subtleties; at least Xu Changge couldn’t imitate it.

Having it executed by Feng Jiuxuan, who was hailed as the Sword Saint, didn’t feel too embarrassing.

After contemplating briefly, Xu Yuan went to the desk and sat down. He picked up a cup of wine to calm his shock:

"Xu Changge, when uncle mentioned teaching me the way of the sword, what did he specifically mean?"

He was a bit curious and somewhat expectant.

Xu Changge glanced at Xu Yuan, coolly stating:

"Wait until uncle returns, then you’ll naturally understand."

"Tsk, still holding a grudge." Xu Yuan muttered under his breath, "Deserved to be alone his whole life."

"Crack—"

The armrest of the chair was crushed by Xu Changge’s grip.

Without a word, Xu Yuan glanced at his father sitting in the main seat, then gave a suggestive look at Xu Changge.

Xu Yinhè’s eyes twinkled with laughter as he spoke with fair judgment:

"Changge, indeed you should work on your temperament."

With a serious voice, Xu Yuan chimed in:

"Xu Changge, with such a petty personality, it’s really puzzling how someone could fall for you. She waited outside the city for you for a whole month."

Upon hearing this, Xu Yinhè’s typically steady expression showed a hint of surprise, and he glanced at his eldest son:

"Changge, what does Changtian mean by this?"

"...."

Releasing his hand, Xu Changge was about to speak, but Xu Yuan interrupted:

"Father, don’t you know? Xu Changge must have developed mutual affection with someone during his travels."

At those words, Xu Yinhè, always composed, showed a rare trace of hesitation in his voice:

"Is it... a girl from which family?"

Xu Changge quickly replied:

"Father, I can handle my own affairs, you..."

"It’s the little Tian Master from the Tian Master’s Sect."

"....." Xu Yinhè’s mouth dropped open, his gaze fixed on Xu Changge with an odd expression.

"....." Xu Changge.

"Father, the little Tian Master is not a man, she’s a sister."

Taking a deep breath, Xu Changge’s fists tightened:

"Before uncle returns, as your brother, I can certainly teach you some basics of swordsmanship, Changtian."

Military threat? A military threat is the most incompetent manifestation.

Xu Yuan sneered inwardly and changed his tone, saying,

"Father, children and grandchildren have their own fortune. Since elder brother...

"Enough,"

Xu Yinhè waved his hand and pondered for a few moments, seemingly making a certain decision as he looked at his eldest son:

"Changge, if you are willing, your father can go to Tian Master’s Sect..."

Xu Changge cut off Xu Yinhè’s words, shook his head, and his eyes were very determined:

"Father, I am aware of my own affairs."

"...."

Upon hearing this,

Xu Yinhè’s eyes toward Xu Changge became somewhat complicated.

A marriage alliance was nothing remarkable, but an alliance between the Prime Minister’s Mansion and Tian Master’s Sect had significant implications.

An attitude, a compromise.

To tether Tian Master’s Sect to the chariot of the Prime Minister’s Mansion would require a great price, possibly even affecting other arrangements, and what might be obtained in the end could be nothing, like drawing water with a bamboo basket.

This was something Xu Changge understood very well, hence he couldn’t allow personal desires to affect the overall situation.

On the side, Xu Yuan, observing the expressions between his father and elder brother, suddenly smiled and said:

"Tian Master’s Sect is indeed an authentic Xuanmen lineage; even if we have to eliminate the Sects in the future, they are likely to remain neutral instead of taking sides."

"....."

After his words, silence ensued.

The atmosphere did not relax, but became somewhat tense.

Xu Yinhè and Xu Changge suddenly turned to look at him at the same time.

Confronting the two gazes, Xu Yuan asked somewhat awkwardly:

"What’s wrong?"

After a few silent moments,

Xu Yinhè asked deliberately:

"Changtian, how can you be so certain that Tian Master’s Sect will remain neutral? Merely because of their tribute to The Imperial Court?"

"...."

Upon hearing this, Xu Yuan immediately realized.

To the Prime Minister’s Mansion of today, perhaps Tian Master’s Sect seems like a faction worth courting, but who can be sure that they’re not putting on an act?

An authentic Xuanmen lineage...

The Myriad Manifestation Sect is also nominally an authentic Xuanmen lineage.

If it hadn’t been for Xu Yuan stumbling upon the Myriad Manifestation Sect’s city massacre, by now, they would probably have been celebrated far and wide.

With that thought, Xu Yuan seriously said:

"Father, in my travels, I’ve seen with my own eyes the prosperity of the people on the Daying Continent, and the local citizens are very fond of Tian Master’s Sect."

Xu Yinhè nodded, his expression calm:

"That is one reason, but it is not sufficient. Sword Sect is also beloved by the people in its territories."

Tianyuan Sword Sect.

Its formidable strength enables it to maintain good order locally, but their stance means they can only go as far as cleaning their own doorstep.

Every place has its good and bad people, Sects included, but that doesn’t change the fact that, to the whole of Dayan, they’re a bunch of bloodsucking parasites.

After a few moments of silence, Xu Yuan looked up at Xu Yinhè and said:

"Father, I stand by my own opinion."

"...."

Xu Yinhè exhaled softly:

"Since you are so steadfast, I won’t persuade you further, but I hope you understand that you can have compassion but you must not be naive."

Xu Yuan nodded, his thoughts somewhat complex.

He hadn’t lied about Tian Master’s Sect; this was something he learned in the Cangyuan Chronicles.

Tian Master’s Sect had always maintained a neutral stance, indifferent to strife elsewhere, guarding only their own people and diligently taking in refugees from other lands.

This was a truly authentic Xuanmen lineage.

A Xuanmen lineage that held the sword in its hand, not to draw it against the weak, but to protect them.

It was just a pity that such an authentic Xuanmen lineage often didn’t fare well in many timelines.

Remaining neutral could displease other Sects as well as The Imperial Court; who knew if you were maintaining neutrality for the sake of the common people or to preserve your strength and snatch opportunities at the last minute.

In the silence,

Xu Changge raised his hand and patted the complex-looking Xu Yuan, without speaking, his eyes conveying a hint of amusement and a deep sense of helplessness.