263 To Bare Ones Hear (1/2)

Anyone saying these words was spoiling for a fight, as long as the opposite party was still a human. Still, the person would have been sophisticated enough to not engage in a fight directly.

After angering the door guards, Yun Yang then returned to his home. What a tough job it was for him to keep up the angry look all along the way.

It was a performance worthy of a prize.

Observing the man beside him, Lao Mei truthfully felt that his young master was arduous indeed.

To what extent should one able to master his own emotions and expressions for him to be able to perform so vividly and authentically?

Of course, a similar compliment had also found its way in the heart of Yun Yang, but with Lao Mei as the subject of his praise. Little did he notice that Lao Mei was such an outstanding performer. Lao Mei had managed to play the role nearly to perfection, the image of a loyal servant who knew all the things about his master. It was the role of a great helper who rendered all his effort as well as a person who served his country and the people. His sound, appearance, rhetorical and entertaining skills were all vividly impeccable, and outstanding indeed!

Yun Yang returned to his residence.

He unexpectedly found out that Wei Xinglu had yet to sleep. He was still sipping tea under the flower tree.

The night breeze was howling gently, the floral smell was almost overwhelming. Wei Xinglu, clad in his wide gown and large sleeves, was sitting in the pavilion, with a posture as if he had kept himself away from the secular worries of the world.

”It is so late, why hasn't eldest senior brother rested yet?” Yun Yang walked over, beaming.

”You're back?” Wei Xinglu stared at Yun Yang, albeit with a complicated gaze.

”Yes, I am back. In fact, there was nothing of import over there ...” Yun Yang smiled gently, ”Old He most probably just wanted to test me on what he had taught me recently I guess...”

Wei Xinglu grinned slightly, ”It’s great if there’s nothing.” He gently let out a sigh of relief, and uttered, ”What a sleepless night. Would Young Master Yun be interested in having a long chat with me? In order to kill the boredom?”

Yun Yang chuckled, ”I was intending to do so. The chance to learn from eldest senior brother is not one to be squandered.”

After seating, seemingly unintentionally, he asked, ”I'm not sure if eldest senior brother has a list of tasks to complete by appearing this time? I have quite an extensive network here, I might be able to lend you some aid, or help you to eliminate some unnecessary waste of time.”

This child has started to feel the peril and wants us to leave quickly ... yet he does not know how to convey it. The melodic twist spoke of his hard effort.

Wei Xinglu had seen his point, and he knew about everything. Yet it was also because of this, that Wei Xinglu felt a trace of warmth in his heart.

This child is really concerned about us. If not, why act in such a convoluted and tactful manner?

”Our journey to Yutang was long, and we have things to do in fact.” In a gentle manner, Wei Xinglu uttered, ”However, this matter is not major at all. It can be settled within a day or two. If there’s nothing further to do, we will depart after a few days.”

Yun Yang was relieved at first, followed by a bit of worry as he said, ”Does that mean that you are going to leave within these few days? Why not stay a few days more, so as to allow me to perform my duties as a host!

This child was still probing. It seemed that Yun Yang was still concerned about them. Yet with such immense wisdom, and words that did not reveal any information, he could be described as intelligent.

”There are other things that need to be dealt with at the School. We have to leave right after the matter here has been settled, probably within these two days, I suppose.” Wei Xinglu nonchalantly committed to a date of departure.

”This is a long way to go, eldest senior brother has to take care of yourself!” Yun Yang was seemingly contemplating his words as he said. ”This ... ... this martial arts world is full of danger, I would advise that you proceed with caution.”

Wei Xinglu giggled in fascination, and said, ”That is natural; since when have the disputes in the martial arts world ever stopped? The path of martial people is always filled with constant turbulence and with unceasing waves.”

Yun Yang seemed to hesitate a bit and with a pang in his heart he uttered, ”Eldest senior brother, I am afraid that there will be an ambush along the way ...”

Wei Xinglu eyes stared at Yun Yang, his glance was filled with warmth. ”Rest assured, I will be on my guard. Besides, I have a flying mystical beast, I will be flying back with Gugu as it is. Do not worry.”

Yun Yang let out a long sigh of relief, his heart suddenly light, and he said, ”That's great, that's great. It’s too great indeed.”

Wei Xinglu laughed merrily. His favor towards Yun Yang had grown even stronger. Standing up, he strode two steps forward under the flower tree, and he uttered lightly, ”Young Master Yun is young and full of talent, you have the shoulder for great responsibilities and the determination to do great things. I wonder if you have any plans for your future?”

”My future path?” Yun Yang smiled and said light-heartedly, ”I really have not thought of my future.”

He thought of his own responsibilities. For a time, his heart had delved into a state of emptiness and spiraled into a meaningless void. He could not help but let out a sigh.

However, Wei Xinglu misinterpreted his actions and with a faint smile, he uttered, ”Are you a little lost?”

”Yes, I must be.” Yun Yang nodded in agreement.

”To become high-ranking official? Rich and prosperous? Invincible? Triumph in the martial arts world? To be above the clouds?” Wei Xinglu suggested a number of possibilities in quick succession and said, ”What does Young Master Yun think of these paths?”

Yun Yang took a deep breath, and said, ”To me, being a high-ranking official is but a burden. Wealth and prosperity are temporary possessions. As for being invincible, to triumph in the martial arts world or even to be above the clouds... all these are too far beyond reach and too unrealistic.”

”Now, I only wish for...” Yun Yang eyesight was firm as he said, ”For Yutang to be forever. For the country to be prosperous and its men to be safe. For peace within the four directions and war to cease in the world. For the peace of heart and the presence of justice. To live this lifetime without regrets nor remorse.”

These words came from Yun Yang’s heart and was ultimately true and pure from his nature and temperament.

Wei Xinglu was in awe and inspired. He replied, ”Young Master Yun is benevolent, thinking about the worldly people. You're a man of ambitious kindness.”

Yun Yang smiled bitterly, ”What man of ambitious kindness? I do not possess such empathy. It's just that, to live in this world, one should always have something to pursuit, and to shoulder some sort of responsibility.”