Let Me Explain, Fairy
Chapter 293 - Two Hundred and Seventeen: The Vessel

Chapter 293: Chapter Two Hundred and Seventeen: The Vessel

After listening to Xu Yuan’s narrative, Xu Yinhè didn’t immediately express his stance, but asked Xu Yuan with profound implication:

"Turning a blind eye is indeed a method, but Changtian, what if a Sect directly oversteps me and Li Yaoxuan, assembling troops under the pretext of ’disaster relief’ openly opposing us? If Li Yaoxuan and I were unaware, they could act first and report later."

Upon hearing this, a hint of uncertainty crept into Xu Yuan’s expression.

The Sects are thorough military warlords, each with its own armed forces system, and some of the larger Sects even have their own complete production system within their provinces.

To mobilize their armies indeed requires a Tiger Talisman, but not one from The Imperial Court.

Deploying troops to face off against The Imperial Court’s armies...

Such actions are not beyond the character of those Sects.

Silently, the father and son moved towards the Prime Minister’s Mansion’s grand council hall.

Xu Yuan didn’t speak, so Xu Yinhè walked ahead quietly, waiting for him to conclude his thoughts.

As ideas cascaded one after the other, Xu Yuan suddenly had a realization, and enlightenment struck:

"If the Sects are just denouncing and advising through the usual procedures, that’s harmless; but to directly mobilize troops..."

"Father, aren’t the Sects doing this already? Not only do they secretly provide information to the Barbarian Tribes on the battlefield, but they even cut off supply routes and ambush Wu Yuan’s Feathered Forest Army! As for deploying troops to stand against The Imperial Court’s armies on the battlefield..."

At this point, Xu Yuan’s eyes met Xu Yinhè’s gaze, his expression indifferent:

"Then they are rebels, and can be eradicated in one fell swoop!"

A mysterious glint shone in the depths of Xu Yinhè’s profound eyes, his voice growing heavier:

"Changtian, to insist on war is not a good thing."

In the midst of speaking,

Xu Yuan felt an immense aura emanating from the middle-aged man before him, clad in a Black Dragon Robe.

Without stopping, Xu Yuan kept his tone steady:

"Father, I say this because it’s impossible for the Sects to directly obstruct us by deploying troops, even if they are annihilated, the Sects would only concede."

"......"

Xu Yinhè chuckled softly, his voice low:

"Changtian, have you not yet realized that Sects will act without restraint for their own interests?"

Xu Yuan shook his head, pointed in the direction of the Imperial Palace, and said:

"Who would dare gamble on a true dragon’s final frenzy as its end draws near? Would those people in the Sects dare? They would not!"

Spreading his hands, Xu Yuan’s voice also grew heavier:

"Father, the Sects and The Imperial Court have coexisted for a thousand years. Apart from a few Sects, many in Dayan’s heartland have already decayed. The purpose of Sect offspring cultivating, growing stronger, is to solidify their family’s status, to wield more power within their own domain with their cultivation."

Xu Yuan slowly raised his right hand:

"On this side lies a gamble with death, where failure could lead to chaos across the land, and the power and wealth they hold could vanish overnight."

Xu Yuan raised his left hand:

"On the other side is appeasement, just waiting for the current Emperor to pass away, which could spark infighting between the Imperial Family and us. And if they can wait until your death, Father, they will still enjoy the privileges of being high above as a Sect, continuing to reap the benefits of their ancestors’ ways, for generations and generations."

Moonlight cascaded like a waterfall, silvering the edges of the blood-stained garments.

Looking at the middle-aged man before him with graying temples, the young man’s dark eyes flickered with a cold light, each word deliberate:

"If you were one of those high-ranking figures in the Sect, Father, which would you choose?"

"....."

The night was silent.

With a long sigh, the imposing aura dissipated.

Xu Yinhè, like an ordinary father, looked at Xu Yuan gently.

Seeing this, Xu Yuan quickly ceased his gestures and made a respectful salute:

"These are just some thoughts from Changtian, I hope for Father to correct them."

Xu Yinhè smiled and waved his hand:

"Changtian, when I spoke to your elder brother about this matter, he too was in favor of fighting. However, he did not mention these points you have raised."

Upon hearing this, Xu Yuan glanced towards the Inner Court, curled his lips but still spoke:

"Although Xu Changge’s head is full of muscles, he should be capable of understanding, he’s just not adept at expressing himself."

Xu Yinhè was in high spirits, glancing at Xu Yuan with a touch of amusement:

"Alright, the things your elder brother did in the past were for your benefit. When you couldn’t cultivate and your body couldn’t bear the medicinal strength, after every beating, those medicinal baths were carefully concocted by him and Xinyao."

"....." Xu Yuan remained silent.

What a time to be alive, a slap followed by a sweet date, NBA that is, right?

And his displeasure towards Xu Changge was not because of the past, but simply because of a clashing personality.

Xu Changge’s domineering nature, even Xu Yuan with such a good temper couldn’t bear it, wondering how the lady from Tianyi Pavilion could fall for such an irritating man.

At the thought,

Xu Yuan suddenly remembered the resemblance between the young exorcist and the Tianyan Technique.

But before he could ponder further, Xu Yinhè laughingly brought the conversation back:

"Your elder brother gave different reasons; he’s more aware of the Emperor’s looming end, rather than the stance of the Sects."

After a pause,

Xu Yinhè’s voice took on a serious tone:

"Changtian, in this regard, you indeed outshine your elder brother."

"....."

Stunned for a moment by these words, Xu Yuan reacted.

He suddenly realized that just now his father wasn’t actually asking him, but testing him.

Testing whether he could truly take on the burden of leading the Prime Minister’s Mansion after his father’s departure.

After some thought, Xu Yuan asked softly:

"Then, Father, what do you plan to do?"

Xu Yinhè glanced towards the south, smiling as he said:

"Traveling from the border between Dayan and the wilderness to the Imperial Capital by flying Demonic Beast would take at least a month and a half. I arranged some surprises for them on the way; they should arrive at the Imperial Capital in roughly four months."