Chapter 444: 444 Then, you won’t have to use the last na Huo anymore! [2 updates] Chapter 444: 444 Then, you won’t have to use the last na Huo anymore! [2 updates] The spear had been one of Shenzhou’s ancient weapons, and martial arts involving spears were nurous. But for thousands of years, only the Divine Strategy Spear Technique remained firmly seated as the paramount discipline.
Shenzhou Martial Arts were vast and profound. Naturally, there were distinctions between the basic and the advanced, and advanced martial arts could enable the martial artist to exert greater power even at the sa level of Inner Strength.
Could there still be layn daring to question the Divine Strategy Spear Technique?
“Do you even know what ‘Divine Strategy’ is, or what a spear is?” the young man was unable to suppress his fury, “You think you’re so knowledgeable, then co on! Can you do it, huh?”
“Forget it, Brother Jingping. Look at her delicate appearance, she probably can’t even lift a spear, let alone know how to use it.”
“Only those who know the craft appreciate the nuances. Layn are just onlookers who enjoy the spectacle.”
“Did you see that? She’s wearing a cheongsam; could she be here for Young Master Yun Ling? But she’s out of luck—after Yun Ling returned to the Huo Family yesterday, he went back to the Cold Hidden Temple. She’s co here for nothing.”
“Masked too, is she soone we can’t see? And she’s got a pretty boy beside her. What kinds of people are showing up at our Huo Family now…”
The other young people whispered and pointed fingers at Ye Wanlan.
Yan Tingfeng’s expression remained unchanged, he coldly said, “Noisy.”
At that mont, Xiang Shaoyu’s call ca through: “Brother Yan, Miss Ye, you’re still at the Training Ground, right? I’ve t up with Yun Yi and am on my way to find you.”
“Tingting, let’s go.” Ye Wanlan turned around, “There’s no need.”
Spending ti on these people felt like a waste to her.
So were beyond help.
“Hmph.” Huo Jingping sneered, folding his arms across his chest, “Good you know fear.”
Yan Tingfeng and Ye Wanlan left the Training Ground and just happened to et Xiang Shaoyu and Huo Yunyi in the garden.
“Miss Ye, this…” Xiang Shaoyu observed her expressions, “Did you encounter so unpleasant matters? Just say it, Yun Yi is here.”
“It’s not truly unpleasant.” Ye Wanlan had not yet answered when Yan Tingfeng nonchalantly recounted the previous events, concluding, “We just t a few who insulted the legacy of the Divine Strategy.”
A simple “that’s all,” yet it made Xiang Shaoyu’s heart skip a beat, “Brother Yan—”
“I understand.” Huo Yunyi suddenly spoke up, “Please wait a mont, I will be right back.”
He strode out of the garden towards the Training Ground.
“Those idle young Masters have poked the hornet’s nest,” said Xiang Shaoyu, “Even though Yun Yi hasn’t been ho for a long ti, his authority remains unshakable.”
Ye Wanlan humd in agreent: “Fortunately, those individuals aren’t the pillars of the Huo Family.”
Otherwise, the Huo Family would have long since decayed.
anwhile, on the Training Ground—
“What are you all doing here?!”
A cold reprimand halted the conversation among the young people.
They were about to see who dared to make such a bold statent when, at the sight of the newcor, their legs turned to jelly.
“Yun, Yun Yi… Young Master…” soone finally stamred out after a mont.
They might share the surna Huo, but as collateral relatives, they had no right to address Huo Yunyi as ‘big brother’—only with the respectful title of ‘Young Master’ could they speak to him.
Why would Huo Yunyi co to the Training Ground at this ti?
Huo Jingping, previously so brazen, also shivered; his earlier haughtiness now gone.
His forehead and back were sweating profusely.
In front of others, he could pretend and swagger about.
But in front of Huo Yunyi, the recognized next Family Head of the Huo Family, not even a vain display of skill was sufficient—it was rely ludicrous mimicry.
“Extra training for everyone! Without my permission, none may leave the Training Ground,” Huo Yunyi’s gaze was icy, “All this noise and laughter—if war cos one day, are you planning to dance before the enemy?”
…
Silence fell over the ground.
The chastised Huo Family mbers all lowered their heads, neither daring to speak nor show anger.
“Also, who just left his spear on the ground?” Huo Yunyi demanded, “Step forward!”
Huo Jingping’s legs were already weak, and this command nearly floored him, but of course, he couldn’t hide. Struggling to move his legs, he stepped forward: “Yun, Yun Yi Young Master, I…”
“Spear is not rely a weapon for those of the Divine Strategy Military, but also a brother that stands with us in defending Shenzhou,” Huo Yunyi said coldly, “Is this how you treat your brother by throwing it on the ground? Without your spear, what are you?”
Huo Jingping’s face turned beet red, the familiar words causing an unprecedented humiliation and embarrassnt to overwhelm him. The many eyes upon him felt like needles on his back.
“Think you’re very capable? Think that just because you bear the Huo surna, you can do whatever you wish?” Huo Yunyi grabbed Huo Jingping by the arm, his voice as cold as ice, “Stripped of the surna Huo—since you wield the Huo na to act arrogantly, from now on, you no longer bear it!”
“!”
At the scene, the other youths were all startled.
None of them had expected that such a trivial matter would lead to Huo Yunyi stripping Huo Jingping of the Huo surna.
Such a punishnt was more unbearable than killing Huo Jingping.
“Son Yunyi!” Huo Jingping suddenly raised his head, his lips trembling, “I was wrong, I won’t dare again, please forgive .”
Huo Yunyi showed no rcy, “Go to solitary confinent!”
After dealing with the situation, he left the training ground without looking back.
Huo Jingping knelt on the ground, dazed, until two guards took him away.
“…”
The training ground grew silent once more, and the other youths extinguished their anger, restarting their martial training.
They all knew that Huo Yunyi’s actions were a warning to others.
“Son Yunyi is too harsh, in this peaceful era, when will it ever be our turn to go to battle?”
“Son Yunling is better, he never scolds us and doesn’t bother with such matters.”
“Alas, it’s a pity that Son Yunling has beco a monk, otherwise the position of the next family head would still be uncertain—”
“Shush, keep it down!”
“Ah, today was really unlucky…”
**
In Huo Yunyi’s courtyard.
Four people sat by the spring, with refreshnts laid out on the stone table.
“Miss Ye, I am deeply sorry.” Huo Yunyi slowly exhaled, closing his eyes, “I am sorry for what you have encountered on your first visit to the Huo Family due to my lack of discipline, I… truly am…”
He clenched his fist, the veins on his arm showing.
“Son Yunyi, you shouldn’t bla yourself; naturally, you can’t make nearly ten thousand people in the Huo Family develop as you desire.” Ye Wanlan smiled faintly, “Besides, such situations are not unique to the Huo Family.”
Hearing this, both Xiang Shaoyu and Huo Yunyi’s expressions changed.
Indeed.
The larger the family, the greater the variety of people it contained.
“Many say that my talents can be compared to Marshal Huo.” Huo Yunyi couldn’t help but bitterly smile, “Yet Marshal Huo managed to unite eight thousand n of the Divine Strategy Army to protect Shenzhou together, whereas I… how can I compare with Marshal Huo.”
Xiang Shaoyu comforted him, “At least people say your talents can compare with an ancestor, which ans you truly have strength. Look at , who dares to say that my talents are on par with Princess Yongning and the King of Yan?”
Huo Yunyi: “…”
Three seconds later, he slowly began, “Then you truly don’t asure up.”
Xiang Shaoyu: “?”
He had kindly comforted Huo Yunyi, thinking of him, and Huo Yunyi just kicked him into the ditch?
He was angry.
“However, this incident has reminded , I must begin to rectify the Huo Family.” Huo Yunyi stated, “Not long ago, Shaoyu spoke to , saying that in the future, a battle involving tens of thousands of soldiers is very likely, and we cannot afford to lose.”
Ye Wanlan’s gaze grew sharp, “We can’t afford to lose, indeed.”
Whether for the current state of Shenzhou, or in mory of those soldiers who died for Shenzhou a hundred years ago, they could not lose.
“Miss Ye.” Huo Yunyi gave her a slight nod, “Thank you for finding Marshal Huo’s remains and the Divine Might Spear; the Great Elder has spoken highly of you many tis, and today I had the honor to et you.”
“A pleasure.” Ye Wanlan smiled, “Son Yunyi, your reputation is well deserved.”
Huo Yunyi continued, “The Great Elder has always wanted to thank you, but wasn’t sure how to repay you.”
“There’s no need,” Ye Wanlan shook her head slightly, “I too greatly respect Marshal Huo, who died for Shenzhou.”
“No, Miss Ye may not need it, but we must give sothing.” Huo Yunyi revealed a faint, yet handso smile, “I heard from Shaoyu that you enjoy calligraphy and painting. I just happen to have sothing here that might interest you.”
He then turned back to the house, and after a few minutes, he ca out with a box.
Huo Yunyi placed the box on the stone table and opened it.
Unexpectedly, inside was a set of brush, ink, paper, and inkstone – antiques that had seen years pass.
Ye Wanlan’s pupils suddenly constricted.
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