System: I Can Open Martial Arts Chests

Chapter 456: Chapter 259: Explanation (Part 2)

Guan Changying’s expression changed.

"So, Changying, remember, do not underestimate the heroes under heaven like your master did."

Li Junmo said sternly:

"Especially this Third Young Master, he might be a remarkable talent, with limitless achievements in the future."

Guan Changying listened and at this moment, Li Junmo was still earnestly advising him, momentarily not knowing how to control his expression, and couldn’t help but feel puzzled:

"Why?"

"Why what?"

"Why did Master know that I killed Uncle Zhao, yet still help me to hide it?

"Knowing... knowing that I am Qi Luo’s son, but still treating me so well?"

Guan Changying’s eyes were misty with perplexity, which he couldn’t understand, but it was what made him most upset.

Even at this time, whether Li Junmo had seen through everything and cursed at him, or struck him, it would be better than now, as if nothing happened, speaking softly, with every word being guidance for his future.

Li Junmo pondered for a moment, seeming to consider carefully, then said:

"What Qi Luo did back then was indeed wrong.

"My hatred for him is real.

"If your father were to appear before me, my first reaction would be to kill him.

"Even if I risk my life, I would kill him.

"But you are not him... you are his son, and your father’s debts have been repaid with his own life.

"Those debts have been settled, so what does it have to do with you?"

"...But, but I killed Uncle Zhao... If your senior brother knows, he will surely blame you!"

Guan Changying genuinely thought for Li Junmo at that moment.

"Ah, Zhao Qipeng..."

Li Junmo sighed:

"Changying, you must understand that there are certain things in life that must not be done.

"Once done, it is hard to find a way back.

"However, regarding your Uncle Zhao, you need not worry too much. If your revenge ends here, I will cover for you regarding your Uncle Zhao’s life.

"As for your senior brother... you do not know him.

"As long as I provide a reasonable explanation for this matter, your senior brother will not blame me...

"Moreover, you are the future Sect Leader of Taiheng Sect. With you here, Taiheng Sect can still be glorious for decades.

"Your talent and martial arts are the best choice for Taiheng Sect’s future.

"This, I am more aware of than anyone else.

"I believe your senior brother hopes to see Taiheng Sect with a better future."

"But Master... what kind of explanation do you plan to give?"

Guan Changying looked at Li Junmo.

Li Junmo smiled:

"People say debt is to be repaid by the descendants, yet also say that sons not taught are the father’s fault.

"You made a mistake, and I cannot use your life and Taiheng Sect’s future as collateral.

"Since that’s the case, how about I repay my life for Zhao Qipeng?"

He spoke lightly, and Guan Changying suddenly raised his head.

Not a trace of concealment was found in Li Junmo’s eyes, only the same purity as before.

"How is that possible..."

Guan Changying couldn’t believe it.

Li Junmo sighed:

"You are ultimately not as perceptive as Third Young Master, but it is just right.

"Those who are too smart, being Sect Leader... will be very tired.

"I have said before that your identity does not concern me.

"But you are the most suitable person to be the Sect Leader among the next generation of Taiheng Sect...

"I ask you, will you rebel against Taiheng Sect in the future?"

"...No!"

Guan Changying answered without hesitation. No matter the reason, he never thought of betraying Taiheng Sect.

Back then, Qi Luo was seeking the position of Sect Leader of Taiheng Sect. Now, if he ascends to this position, why would he choose betrayal?

Li Junmo nodded:

"Then that’s settled, right?

"After I die, Taiheng Sect will have you... for the future decades without worries."

"So, in Master’s eyes, personal grievances are small, Taiheng Sect’s matters are big!"

Guan Changying seemed to be able to understand Li Junmo’s thinking.

Li Junmo exhaled gently, surprisingly feeling a bit relieved:

"Back then, your senior brother and Chen senior brother were both too reckless.

"Clearly, whether it was your senior brother or Chen senior brother, they were far above me.

"Any one of them becoming the Sect Leader of Taiheng Sect, I would agree.

"But they... left when they said so, resulting in tragedy.

"The other, because your senior brother left, also ran away.

"The Taiheng Sect was left without a master above, nor talented people below to succeed.

"I was forced to take charge, for more than twenty years, walking on thin ice, cautious and restrained.

"Now, Taiheng Sect has grown more profound, being Sect Leader no longer requires the highest martial arts, if faced with something unbeatable, you can ask your uncles and senior brothers for help.

"I suppose no one will dare to offend Taiheng Sect lightly... When you have really achieved success, there truly will be nothing to worry about.

"The grudges of the past should end here, and all things shall disappear into the smoke.

"But Changying... would you be willing to give Master a little more time? To escort you?

"Wait until the Sword Ceremony is over, then Master will repay his life to your Uncle Zhao, okay?"

Guan Changying looked at Li Junmo, whose face was pale and didn’t know what to say.

He felt not a bit of delight, only inexplicable sadness and sorrow.

He shook his head hard, wanting to speak, but couldn’t utter a word.

"...It seems you can’t wait any longer."

Li Junmo sighed:

"Changying, before you kill me, may I offer you some advice?"

"...What?"

"Once I die, let all the grudges disappear."

"Back then, what Chen senior brother did was minimal, mainly it was between me and Zhao Qipeng."

Li Junmo said:

"Also, Southern Ridge Iron Sword is no ordinary character.

"Although he has not been in the sect for years, his fame is still resounding, don’t go looking for trouble with him.

"Would you agree... to promise Master?"

Guan Changying was silent for a moment, then nodded heavily.

"That’s good."

Li Junmo closed his eyes:

"Come, now I am seriously injured, you must personally take Master’s life."

...

...

Chunlai Inn!

At this moment, two unexpected visitors are standing on the rooftop.

After all, it’s late at night, there’s no one around to ask for directions.

Sword City, being the big city under Taiheng Sect’s mountain, is also the largest city within Taiheng Sect’s territory.

The inn doesn’t have tens of them, but there are at least a dozen.

Their locations vary, and since Chu Qing and his party arrived in Sword City, they headed straight to Taiheng Sect, remaining unaware of the distribution of inns within Sword City.

It was only Lan Shuyi who knew a few places, helping Chu Qing avoid detours and unnecessary paths.

Yet it wasn’t until they found Chunlai Inn that the two realized the inn’s location was exactly on the path they initially avoided.

Thus, at this moment, Lan Shuyi shrunk his neck, not daring to utter a word.

Chu Qing suddenly glanced at the direction of Taiheng Sect, his eyebrows slightly furrowed.

Lan Shuyi noticed his unusual appearance and couldn’t help but ask:

"What’s wrong?"

"Nothing, just feels a bit odd..."

Chu Qing shook his head:

"Come on, let’s go find those unexpected guests."

Thousand Damage Recluse said, the remaining people stayed in Chunlai Inn’s second-grade courtyard, but as outsiders, who knows which one is the second-grade courtyard?

So we can only search... Fortunately, Chu Qing’s senses were keen, and after listening intently, he soon heard noises that were not meant for outsiders.

Following the source of the sound, just as he was about to step forward, an impulse struck him.

Stopping his steps, he suddenly grabbed the still-forward-moving Lan Shuyi.

After a slight ponder, he squatted down and broke off a small piece from the tiles, then flicked it towards the window of the room where the sound came from.

Followed by a loud crack, Chu Qing’s annoyed voice rang:

"It’s late at night, are you done yet? You may not be sleeping, but others still need to sleep!"

The sound immediately came to an abrupt halt.