Chapter 14 (2/2)

”Dad and fellow elders, with regards to the slot for the Tempering Pool. Let Li Yunhai enter.”, Li Fuchen's voice echoed.

”Fuchen.”

Li Tianhan looked at Li Fuchen, shocked. Although he didn't have much confidence, but among the elders, there are a number who supported him. With this proclamation, he had cut off his support. For a moment, Li Tianhan was exasperated and outraged, and felt Li Fuchen stepped out of place.

Li Yunhai was in a daze and glanced at Li Fuchen as he had been made a fool.

In fact, until this point, he was getting nervous. He initially speculated that all the elders would be backing him, yet the result was far off. But now that Li Fuchen made this remark, all the elders would change their mind of Li Fuchen now.

”Has he gone mad? He can't be acting out of goodwill right?”Li Yunhe who was seated beside Li Yun Hai commented.

In his view, Li Fuchen neither had the confidence nor the guts to presume his future achievements due to his poor bone frame.

”Fuchen, give father an explanation.”, Li Tianhan looked at his son with a stern expression.

Li Fuchen began his explanation, ”Firstly, Li Yunhai's bone frames certainly is better than mine, I do not wish for the Li Clan to take a risk because of me. Secondly, I have the confidence that even without entering the Tempering Pool, I will grab top 5 in the contest and become a Cang Lan Sect's disciple.”

What he did was all for the sake of his father Li Tianhan. He didn't wish to burden his father, as the potential of a prospect can't be noticed within a year or two. If he had entered the Tempering Pool, it would place a huge pressure on his father.

”Good, you are ambitious, worthy to be our Li Clan's son.”Complimented one of the elders.

”Being so ambitious at this age, a great future awaits you. It is a pity that, there is only slot for the Tempering Pool. Had it not been the case, it would surely belong to you.”

The elders were initially in a dilemma. Now that Li Fuchen helped them solve a problem, they shed a different light upon Li Fuchen.

”Big brother Fuchen is too domineering.”

Among the attendees, Li Xiaodie had a look of admiration for Li Fuchen. She was related to Li Fuchen by her maternal blood lines, thus it didn't prevent her from admiring her cousin brother.

”Then it's settled! The one to enter the Tempering Pool this year, will be Li Yunhai.”

Li Tianhan deeply gazed his son. He could see in his son's eyes, fearlessness, confidence, and wisdom.

At this moment, he understand the intention of Li Fuchen. Feeling touched and ludicrous at the same time. He racked his brains to get a spot for his son, but he didn't expect his son to be the one to ruin his plans.

And so, Li Yunhai entered the pool to temper his body physique. Li Fuchen as usual, visited the Misty Mountains every 2nd or 3rd day, and cultivated the Red Jade Technique at dusk.

As the day of the contest drew nearer, the atmosphere of Yunwu City began to rouse.

Normally when Li Fuchen went to Yunwu City, he would meet a few Li Clansmen strolling about. But now, it was by chance if he could see any. Even if they saw them, they would be in a hurry. It seems like even the disciples that did not show any promise were urged by the elders to cultivate.

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