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Chapter 1436 - 1429: Tender Farewell

Chapter 1436: Chapter 1429: Tender Farewell

"Actually, it doesn’t matter. If Ah Mei chose you, it shows you fellows have some exceptional qualities. I can trust you, right?" Yichuan Long asked.

"You’re not going to take us back?" Cheng Ziang asked tentatively.

"If you hadn’t taken Ah Mei, I definitely would have apprehended you. But since you have already done so, just take her and leave—don’t come back. I don’t want to see her bullied anymore," Yichuan Long said.

"We won’t bully Yichuan Ying, and we definitely didn’t lie to her. Your father wanted to poison her; it was we who saved her," Cheng Ziang said.

"So, it was you guys who caused trouble that day, and you killed my elder brother too, right?" Yichuan Long asked.

"That’s correct," Cheng Ziang nodded.

"Heh heh..." Hearing his answer, Yichuan Long once again showed a smile.

It had to be said that with a handsome face, his smiles made him look even more spirited.

"You don’t hate us?" Cheng Ziang asked tentatively.

"Why should I hate you—for killing my elder brother and saving my sister?" Yichuan Long said indifferently.

"It seems like you and your elder brother weren’t very close," Cheng Ziang commented.

"After all, we didn’t share the same mother. How good could our relationship be?" Yichuan Long said, squinting his eyes and showing a sinister expression, "In the entire family, no one respects Ah Mei except for me, just because she can’t cultivate. I care so much about her but didn’t dare protect her openly, or even speak up for her. Can you understand that sort of frustration?"

"So you would rather let us go and have her follow us?" Cheng Ziang asked incredulously.

"Of course. You were willing to risk your lives to break into the Yichuan Mansion just to save her—this alone proves your sincerity toward her. I think I can trust you. Moreover..." Yichuan Long let out a long sigh, "Now, even if I take you away, where would I leave my sister? After all, I can’t take care of her. If she returns home, she would definitely be punished by my father, and that’s the last thing I want to see."

"Thank you for being willing to trust me," Cheng Ziang nodded as he spoke.

"So, put away your weapons. I’ve come to say farewell, not to cause trouble," Yichuan Long shrugged his shoulders as he looked toward Feng with a feeling of regret, "Your martial arts are quite good. If there’s a chance, I’d like to spar with you."

"I’d be glad to oblige," Feng said as he sheathed his blade.

"So, are you still planning to go back and look after your unfortunate father?" Cheng Ziang asked bluntly.

"Even though he has flaws, he is still my father. He’s the one who gave me what I have now; I can’t be ungrateful. Observing filial piety is the duty of a son. How can I bring myself to hate him?" Yichuan Long sighed deeply.

"But don’t forget, he wanted to kill your dearest sister," Cheng Ziang said.

"No need to instigate me; I know what I’m doing," Yichuan Long’s thoughts were very clear, and he wasn’t so easily swayed by Cheng Ziang, "That’s exactly why I’m entrusting Ah Mei to you. As long as she is with you, I can fulfill my filial duties without reserve, without worrying that she will be harmed by my father."

"I still feel like you’re deceiving yourself," Cheng Ziang couldn’t help but sneer.

"Maybe," Yichuan Long said with a smile, "I dare not go against my father’s wishes, much less betray the Yichuan Clan. But I hope Ah Mei can have a better future. Since she has chosen you, I hope you will treat her well."

"Big brother..." Yichuan Ying, crying, walked over to Yichuan Long.

At this moment, Cheng Ziang was very nervous because if Yichuan Long suddenly made a move, he could have directly taken Yichuan Ying away. To rescue her, they would have to kill Yichuan Long, a situation they least wanted to see.

However, Cheng Ziang’s worries were apparently unnecessary. Yichuan Long did not go back on his word but instead reached out and ruffled Yichuan Ying’s hair, showing a brother’s indulgent expression.

"Ah Mei, your brother is powerless and can only entrust you to others, please forgive me..." Yichuan Long said with a choked voice.

"No, from childhood, brother has helped me so much. Without you..." Yichuan Ying was by then sobbing uncontrollably.

"Actually, I really don’t want you to leave," Yichuan Long still spoke his mind even in front of strangers like Cheng Ziang, "but the thought of having to choose between you and father causes me so much pain. If I take you back, you will surely still be uncomfortable, and even possibly be killed by father. What should I do then? Watch you die? Would I still be myself? But if I kill father for your sake, wouldn’t I become a sinner of the Yichuan Clan? So, I’m sorry, I can’t choose..."

"Actually, I’d be willing to be killed by father, as long as it doesn’t trouble you..." Yichuan Ying mumbled unclearly.

"What nonsense are you talking about?" Yichuan Long exploded in anger at her words, rebuking her sharply, "Do you think I could just watch you die? My bottom line is already very low. As long as you’re safe and sound at home, I can endure even if you’re bullied. But if I have to watch you die before me, then what bottom line do I have left?"

"Big brother..." Yichuan Ying was so frightened by his outburst that she could not speak; she could only look at him and weep.

"I have worked hard to get where I am today, all for your sake," Yichuan Long said tenderly, "I stay with the Yichuan Clan because I owe them; I cannot leave. Ah Mei, do not go back, never go back, I don’t want to see you cry again."

Cheng Ziang quietly observed the siblings, roughly understanding the kind of person Yichuan Long was through their conversation—loyal, dutiful, and holding to tradition. To expect someone like him to defect was less likely than reversing the flow of a river. Cheng Ziang did find such character commendable, sensing a hero’s appreciation for another hero.

Yichuan Long held the traditions of Kyushu but beyond that, he shone with a dazzling humanity. He would strive relentlessly for his sister, seeking to improve her life through his efforts.

Yet the harsh reality told him that no matter how much he tried, he couldn’t change the situation for his sister. Especially when he heard that their father wanted to kill her, a sudden surge of aimless rage welled up, momentarily blurring his sense.

Yichuan Long was not wrong, Yichuan Ying was not wrong, and even Yichuan Hong had not done wrong. So what was the fault?

It was the system, the system built around cultivation that deeply affected everyone from Kyushu, trapping them in a cycle of pain with no reprieve.

Kyushu was a battlefield for cultivators and a hell for those without power.

Cultivators fought one another, vying for scarce resources. Those without power were not even regarded as people. Even a noble lady like Yichuan Ying had no say, let alone Yichuan Long who couldn’t protect her.

The cultivation systems of the East Continent and the magic systems of the Western Continent were essentially the same at their core, both fundamentally dependent on innate talent. However, the operation of their respective systems was very different.

The Western Continent’s magic system was tightly controlled by the Church Court. While it solidified the Church Court’s supreme position, it also objectively promoted social fairness and progress.

Most practitioners of magic were from the Church Court, along with the wanted mages outside the official ranks. As for ordinary folk, even kings and their kingdoms, they could only engage in conflict using the most basic military force. The right to interpret and use magic was firmly held by the Church Court, preventing it from spreading indiscriminately.

The East Continent, however, was different; there was no stable institution to manage the cultivation system. This led to everyone pursuing cultivation, resulting in a Matthew effect where the strong grew stronger while the weak grew weaker.

Nobility had ample resources to cultivate their combat strength. Even the least talented could achieve core formation. They would then use their trained combat strength to seize more resources, leading to dominance by one clan. For ordinary people to become cultivators was almost down to sheer luck, not much different from buying a lottery ticket.

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