Chapter 6 - The Awakening Asura (1/2)

“Big uncle!”

Mu Feng shook his head, looked at Yun Hai, and said: “Uncle Yun, what you said is true. With my current state of Wudo cultivation, I’m nothing but a cripple. However, life has its ups and downs. I don’t believe that I, Mu Feng, will stay a cripple forever. I will not say anything more, but will prove my words with actions instead. My future may look bleak but I will hold onto my dreams!”

Mu Feng looked at Yun Hai. The trace of decadence in his eyes had vanished and was replaced with an unwavering faith and determination.

He, Mu Feng, joined the army as a young boy and slept among a pile of dead bodies while his peers slept in the comfort of their parent’s arms. Of course, he wouldn’t be defeated that easily!

His father once told him that a true warrior was one who dared to face a tough life.

Yun Hai looked at the young man. He admired his spirit, but let out a deep sigh. Honestly speaking, among all the young men in this kingdom, he admired Mu Feng the most. Mu Feng was born in an upper-class family but he was not bossy or arrogant at all. Yun Hai could see that he possessed many good qualities.

However, he must face the reality that there wasn’t a future for a cripple.

“I agree to cancel our marriage because I love Wan Er and I’m aware of our family’s current situation. However, you must promise me something.”

Mu Feng’s decision to cancel the marriage shocked Mu Chen and Yun Hai.

However, nobody knew that his heart was dripping with blood when he said those words.

“Okay. I will promise you if it’s within my control.”

Yun Hai sighed.

“I agree to cancel the marriage, but you cannot marry Wan Er to Shang Guan Qianzhi. I’m sure that you’re aware of what kind of man he is and how many girls he had played with. It’s clear how would Wan Er be treated if she’s married into the Shang Guan family. If you ever marry Wan Er to Shang Guan Qianzhi and I found out that she had been suffering, I vow to kill him and will…”

“…NEVER FORGIVE THE YUN FAMILY!”

Mu Feng emphasized the last few letters on purpose, causing everybody to be silent. His words were full of determination.

Although he was only a 15 years old crippled young man, his words were respected by everybody, including the elders.

Yun Hai squinted his eyes and stared at Mu Feng for a while. Finally, he nodded and said: “Okay, I promise you, but I can only delay the marriage for two years. Within these two years, I forbid you to have any interactions with Wan Er at all, so that she can forget all about you!”

He delayed the marriage because of the pressure received from the Shang Guan family. However, the Yun family was also a famous Wudo family, so the Shang Guan family had to retain a mutual relationship with them as well.

The most important reason was that Yun Hai didn’t want his own daughter to be involved in the Mu family matters.

Mu Feng was clearly aware of the reason as well. Although he was devastated to do so, he still agreed to call off their engagement.

Why? There was no other reason than his love for Wan Er. He cared for her deeply and would never let her suffer.

He once asked his father what responsibility meant.

His father thought about it for a while, patted his shoulder, and said: “This is responsibility. Responsibility means to shoulder all the burdens that you have by yourself.”

“Two years…”

Mu Feng clenched his fists and nodded. After that, Yun Hai stood up, clasped hands and said: “If that’s the case, I will take my leave now, Brother Mu.”

“Hmph, I won’t see you out.”

Mu Feng waved his hand and sneered coldly.

Yun Hai wasn’t angry and walked straight out. He stopped briefly beside Mu Feng and said: “A true man stands strong.”

Mu Feng bowed, clasped hands, and said: “I am never weak.”

Yun Hai said nothing more and left the hall.

Mu Feng stared at his back and clenched his fists so tightly that his nails dug into his flesh. He bit his lip.

“I’m sorry, Wan Er…”

The human world was as turbulent as a battle. The people living in it would either suffer mentally or physically. The world was changing constantly and the crippled were doomed to say farewell to their beloved.

“Feng Er, you…”