Published: March 8, 2025
"Young Master, if you were Chu King of Hell, in his position and under his conditions, would you be able to do it?" Qin Zhan's words were somewhat impolite, but they came from a place of good intentions.
"I can't do it!" Ao Xieyun remained silent for a long time before finally speaking. When he uttered these words, a flicker of pain crossed his eyes, but his heart felt a wave of relief.
In the past, Ao Xieyun had analyzed the events of the past three days and concluded that he couldn't do it either. But for some reason, it always felt distant back then. However, now the phrase "I can't do it" was truly spoken from the heart!
Truly admitting that he was not as good as others was the first time for the proud Ao Xieyun in his life.
Du Qingyun inhaled lightly, slowly adjusting his breathing and calming his body, then spoke seriously, "And you, Young Master, to put it harshly; your greatest asset isn't your talent but your family background. Tu Qianhao and Ou Duxiao believe that if they were born in the Ao Family, they wouldn't be inferior to you! That's why they are unconvinced!"
Ao Xieyun murmured, "Can one phrase about being born into the Ao Family erase all my efforts? Who knows that being born into the first noble family, the Ao Family, is far more difficult than being in other families? To stand out in the Ao Family requires several times the effort compared to other families?"
Qin Zhan fell silent for a moment and said, "No matter how hard you try, when others mention you, the first thing they think of is the Ao Family; only then will they mention your name. This is the glory of being born into a big family, but also the helplessness that comes with it."
Ao Xieyun pondered for a moment, then slowly nodded, "But no matter what, I am Ao Xieyun, and I am a person of the Ao Family. This is a fact that no one can change. Since I can't change it, I might as well accept it!"
"That's right, no matter what, you are you, and that won't change." Qin Zhan smiled with relief and then added, "When the Young Master returns this time, I believe it will surprise the family."
Du Qingyun and Qin Zhan exchanged a glance, both noticing a hint of sorrow in each other's eyes: Yes, after experiencing this chase, as long as Ao Xieyun can return alive to the family, change is inevitable. He will become more mature, more rational, and will gain a certain ruthlessness of martial artists. It's just a pity that the two of them would not be able to witness it.
They both sighed at the same time, then smiled faintly: What does it matter if they can see it or not?
Ao Xieyun suddenly smiled and said, "Although I am not as capable as Chu King of Hell, and there are things he can do that I cannot; there are also things I can do that Chu King of Hell might not be able to do! Moreover, Chu King of Hell is not one of us from the Ao Family."
He smiled confidently, and even in the midst of difficulties, he was unyielding, and calmly said, "Furthermore, I have the Ao Family, and I have you. Even if Chu King of Hell is impressive, so what? He does not conflict with us after all. The current situation is that as long as the three of us can escape, the entire situation in Central Capital will change because of us!"
"At that time, both uncles will have created history for Central Capital!" Ao Xieyun's eyes sparkled.
He was astute and observed details with great care. Naturally, he could see that these two uncles, faced with a dead-end situation, had already felt hopeless and lost their fighting spirit.
With such a mindset, if they encountered another attack, these two would likely sacrifice themselves to protect themselves against the enemy.
That is why they would take the time to educate him at such a moment! They were eager to impart their lifelong experiences to him in that fleeting moment.
But how could Ao Xieyun be a heartless person? You risked your lives for me; how could I watch you die?
Since their fighting spirit had dwindled, the only strategy left was to rekindle their pride and sense of mission. Thus, they would carve a path to survival in this dead-end.