Chapter 1300: Chapter 1299: The Importance of Talent
Unfortunately, even with Shen Rushuang stepping in, nothing was salvaged. What could they possibly have that would pique Su Changfeng’s interest?
"Do you think he would be willing to take you as an apprentice?" Shen Yaowen looked at Shen Yunlong and asked.
Shen Yunlong originally planned that once Shen Rushuang and Su Changfeng reconciled, he could naturally have Su Changfeng help him enhance his abilities. As for becoming an apprentice, he had never considered it.
However, now he clearly saw that there was no chance for reconciliation, and with Su Changfeng’s strength, how could the Shen Family ever hope to establish a connection?
But even if he were willing to become an apprentice, it probably wouldn’t change this outcome, right? Besides, would Su Changfeng even be willing to take him as a disciple?
All along, Shen Yunlong believed his talent was extraordinary. If those experts knew of his existence, they would surely be willing to accept him. It was with this belief that he was willing to traverse mountains and rivers in search of a renowned master. Even though he had waited so long without success, he never gave up.
However, this confidence seemed so laughable and cheap in front of Su Changfeng. He didn’t seem to have the courage to say it, and his talent, which he was so proud of, seemed insignificant in Su Changfeng’s eyes.
Su Changfeng’s strength far surpassed his understanding, even someone as useless as Wang Junyi could be elevated to the fifth-rank in a short period.
"Father, if there were no conflict between the Shen Family and him, he would surely recognize my talent and accept me. But now, there’s probably no chance." Shen Yunlong said dejectedly.
Shen Yaowen shook his head, his spirits somewhat weakened, and said, "At this point, I’ve finally realized something."
"What is it?" Shen Yunlong asked curiously, looking at Shen Yaowen.
"Perhaps what we consider talent is just a joke in the eyes of true experts. That’s why, after so many years, you’ve never found a good master. Maybe... you might never succeed in becoming an apprentice." Shen Yaowen said.
From Wang Junyi, Shen Yaowen suddenly realized that talent wasn’t as crucial as he imagined. He had pinned all his hopes on Shen Yunlong, but after all that had happened, he couldn’t help but question if Shen Yunlong could really succeed in becoming an apprentice. After wandering around for so many years, was it all just a joke?
In fact, talent in Su Changfeng’s eyes wasn’t very important. Even someone without talent, with just a Red Fruit, could change their fate.
This was evident from Wang Junyi’s case; he barely put in effort, later consumed a Red Fruit, and his cultivation path became smooth, propelling him to become a Fifth Rank Expert, dominating all of Tianshui City.
However, although such fruits exist on the Tianyuan Continent, they are not easy to obtain. Even those in the late stage third rank find it challenging, let alone casually giving one away.
So, Shen Yaowen’s thoughts weren’t wrong; talent is merely the icing on the cake, and whether it exists or not doesn’t matter much.
But they still didn’t understand why all along they believed Shen Yunlong’s talent was extraordinary. This was entirely their own perception; outsiders never saw it that way. It was just the two of them deceiving themselves.
"Father, what do you mean? Talent is so important, how can you say that?" Shen Yunlong looked at him in disbelief. The reason he persisted all this time was that he believed he was different, that his talent was exceptional. If talent didn’t matter, he really wouldn’t know what to do.
"Tomorrow we’ll go see Su Changfeng together. You must apologize properly and see if he’s willing to forgive us." Shen Yaowen didn’t continue discussing talent. He knew very well the importance of talent to Shen Yunlong. Without this belief, his life would be over.
The future of the Shen Family rested entirely on Shen Yunlong. After all, Shen Rushuang was a woman and couldn’t hold up the family fort, so Shen Yunlong must not falter.
Leaving Shen Yaowen’s study, Shen Yunlong had a dazed expression, his mind echoing with Shen Yaowen’s words.
If talent wasn’t as important as he thought, how would he have the confidence to have a strong expert accept him as an apprentice in the future?
"That’s impossible, it can’t be. Talent is important, it’s definitely important." Shen Yunlong muttered to himself.
Early the next morning, Shen Yunlong set out with Shen Yaowen, heading straight to Su Changfeng’s small courtyard.
Shen Yaowen couldn’t help but admonish Shen Yunlong, "At this point, don’t place too much importance on pride and face. The fate of the Shen Family lies in his hands. If you offend him again, the Shen Family is doomed."
Shen Yunlong nodded; he understood this principle and had mentally prepared for it long ago, so he said to Shen Yaowen, "Father, I understand, I certainly won’t cause any more trouble for the Shen Family."
"The fate of the Shen Family hinges on his attitude. As long as he is willing to forgive the Shen Family, I’ll do anything." Shen Yaowen said.
At this moment, in Su Changfeng’s small courtyard.
Qiutang Yu’er had woken up early to make breakfast for Su Changfeng. Although she had faced setbacks with Su Changfeng before, she wouldn’t give up so easily. In her eyes, as long as she persisted and slowly integrated into Su Changfeng’s life, he would become dependent on her. So, she took care of every little thing.
"Not bad cooking skills, you little girl, you know quite a lot," Su Changfeng remarked sincerely. These words were heartfelt, as it was quite impressive for someone of Qiutang Yu’er’s age to do so much. In their world, many teenage girls were carefree, attending school without knowing how to cook.
"If you want, I can cook for you for a lifetime?" Qiutang Yu’er looked at him tentatively.
Su Changfeng smiled but didn’t speak, and after drinking the porridge, he went for a walk in the garden.
Qiutang Yu’er huffed, saying discontentedly, "I’m such a beautiful girl, any other man would have jumped at the chance. How boring."
The corner of Su Changfeng’s mouth twitched. This little girl was only 16. Did she have to be so mature? The fact that such words came from a minor’s mouth felt rather strange.
After tidying up, Qiutang Yu’er followed him; their dynamic was more akin to father and daughter. Anyone seeing them would never think of them as a couple; after all, despite Qiutang Yu’er’s maturity, she couldn’t hide the youthfulness of her face.
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