Chapter 3

"Enlightened about what?"

Samurai Ryo looked at Wu Yuanshen with a meaningful gaze, as if testing and examining him.

Seeing Wu Yuanshen open his mouth but remain speechless, Samurai Ryo's expression darkened, and he asked, "Or perhaps, in this matter, Xian was wronged?"

Ren Zhong felt guilty and ashamed, glancing at Wu Yuanshen. He steeled himself and looked at Samurai Ryo, bowing down to plead for forgiveness, "Sir, I take full responsibility for this! It was my idea, and it has nothing to do with the young master. Please punish me!"

"Without the young master's approval, could this have happened? Would you have dared to do it?"

Without waiting for Samurai Ryo's response, Wu Yuanshen spoke first, though he secretly cursed his bad luck.

This matter was embarrassing to talk about.

Indeed, it was Ren Zhong who incited Wu Yuanshen to spy on Wu Shun, known as the "Flower of the Wu Family." As a result, Wu Yuanshen was severely injured by a single palm strike and died, allowing the new "Wu Yuanshen" to take his place. Otherwise, with the original Wu Yuanshen's character, though young and restless, he would not have done such a thing.

In the current Wu Yuanshen's view, this matter was even more absurd.

As the young master of the Wu family, even if he lacked some authority and prestige, he was still the true young patriarch. With the support and favor of the clan leader, Samurai Ryo, he enjoyed good treatment, and the maids were not unattractive. Why would he need to spy on women? Although Wu Shun, the "Flower of the Wu Family," was indeed a rare beauty, captivating and enchanting!

Spying was already low, and being caught and killed with a single palm strike was a major tragedy, a cup of tragedy in a pile of tragedies!

On the contrary, the servants Ren Zhong and Du Heng only suffered minor skin injuries, not serious. This was very clear.

Of course, Wu Yuanshen did not suspect Ren Zhong and Du Heng. Apart from the mysterious "Cycle Eye," their families were trusted retainers of Samurai Ryo, and they had grown up together, with loyalty comparable to the family's loyalists. Otherwise, they would not have been appointed as Wu Yuanshen's attendants and core staff by Samurai Ryo!

In his vague memory, they had fought hard to protect him. If Wu Yuanshen had not been critically injured and on the verge of death, and if Hong Bo had not arrived to make the attacker stop, the two would have been seriously injured or even killed!

Furthermore, if this matter were pursued, as servants spying on their master and tarnishing the master's reputation, Ren Zhong and Du Heng would face the death penalty. It was clear that Ren Zhong was extremely bold and lustful, and should be called "Yin Zhong"!

"Rogue!" Ren Tai's arm trembled as he pointed at Ren Zhong, gritting his teeth.

"Enough! Uncle Tai, don't blame or investigate further. If not this, there would be other matters!"

The "Cycle Eye" could see Ren Tai's sincerity, not just a show. Wu Yuanshen waved his hand and then said with a cold laugh, "Isn't it just that you want me to disappear? I'll leave! Let this matter be dropped. What more do they want? What more can they do?"

After speaking, he looked seriously at his father, Samurai Ryo, and continued solemnly, "I mean it!"

"Xian..."

Samurai Ryo felt even more guilty and at a loss for words!

"Father! This is the best solution, or it might be worse in the future!"

Wu Yuanshen spoke first, paused, and then added meaningfully, "Let them have their way. But if I leave voluntarily, what compensation should they give? I can't let them off so easily, or my martial heart will be unbalanced!"

"What do you mean, Xian?" Samurai Ryo asked, not quite understanding, but not contradicting him.

"I want the 'Wu Divine Heart Sutra,' the complete version. The rest is up to you, Father!" Wu Yuanshen was concise and straightforward, stating his wishes clearly.

"The 'Wu Divine Heart Sutra'? The complete version?"

Samurai Ryo looked at Wu Yuanshen with surprise and confusion.

The 'Wu Divine Heart Sutra' has powerful and pure inner strength, with unparalleled power. It focuses on realm and enlightenment, and is the best cultivation method for accelerating the refinement of will, without any fixed techniques. Practitioners must absorb a wide range of martial arts and adapt them to their own needs, improving through battles. Hard cultivation is difficult to achieve. The goal is to reach the ultimate invincible state of a martial god, who can effortlessly use all martial arts in the world.

Such a profound and magical skill has a very high starting point and extremely difficult entry conditions, requiring experience, knowledge, and a calm mind, which young people cannot achieve!

As the young patriarch of the Wu family, Wu Yuanshen naturally knew the genuine 'Wu Divine Heart Sutra,' but according to clan rules, he could only obtain the first part.

Unfortunately, he still could not cultivate it.

His predecessor practiced a weakened version of the 'Wu Divine Heart Sutra,' the 'Wu Divine Staff Sutra,' and reached the sixth level of the Body Refinement stage, the Blood Refinement stage. He was also proficient in eighteen basic martial arts, including fist, palm, finger, sword, knife, spear, bow, staff, axe, and hammer, with most reaching the "Mastery" level and a few at the "Integration" level.

At sixteen, reaching the sixth level of Body Refinement was only average. However, combined with proficiency in eighteen basic martial arts and broad knowledge, he was undoubtedly a genius. Clearly, his predecessor had great ambition and was very patient!

Perhaps, this was one of the main reasons for his predecessor's downfall!

With Wu Yuanshen's current strength, no matter how deeply he hid, he could not escape the attention of the clan's strong members!

Wu Yuanshen had been working hard to meet the cultivation conditions for the 'Wu Divine Heart Sutra,' and Samurai Ryo knew this! However, if he couldn't even cultivate the first part, how could he want the complete three parts?!

The 'Wu Divine Staff Sutra,' as a high-level martial art, was already extremely powerful and rare, sufficient for accelerating injury recovery. However, it lacked the supernatural power of the 'Wu Divine Heart Sutra,' with inner strength biased towards fierce and domineering, suitable for staff cultivation.

Wu Yuanshen nodded heavily and responded, "Yes! I have confidence! And it's necessary. Otherwise..."

What "otherwise" he didn't say, but he looked around the grand and luxurious surroundings.

The meaning was not hard to understand.

Wu Yuanshen could only return to the Wu family with the cultivation of the 'Wu Divine Heart Sutra,' or he wouldn't return at all!

Understanding is one thing, but Samurai Ryo still tried to comfort him, "Xian, don't overthink it. The situation isn't that bad!"

"This is the best solution!" Wu Yuanshen reminded again, firmly expressing his intention!

Samurai Ryo thought for a moment and responded, "Yes! Xian is the eldest legitimate son, so it's more convenient to see it earlier for better enlightenment! However, focus on recovering now, don't think too much!"

Wu Yuanshen's heart skipped a beat, extremely delighted, but he forced himself to remain silent!

Seeing Wu Yuanshen was indeed quite tired and clearly didn't want to talk much, Samurai Ryo instructed Ren Zhong and Du Heng, "Stay here!"

After speaking, he turned and was about to leave with Ren Tai and Du Shuo!

"Sir! The incident with Miss Shun was instigated by the young master's personal servants. It was too coincidental, as if it was premeditated. Perhaps it has nothing to do with Miss Shun, but the attacker was already lying in wait, and... the attack was ruthless, clearly aiming to kill in one strike!"

Seeing the lord about to leave, Ren Zhong bit his lip and suddenly spoke. Samurai Ryo's steps paused, and he listened as Ren Zhong continued:

"I'm not trying to excuse myself. I couldn't resist the temptation and am willing to bear the consequences, but I'm just stating the facts!"

Wu Yuanzhong and Wu Yuanlong were born to Wu Yuanshen's stepmother, Lady Wang. Without Wu Yuanshen, Wu Yuanzhong would naturally inherit the position!

"Okay! Take good care of the young master!"

Samurai Ryo's breathing quickened, but he forced himself to remain calm, not saying much more, and instead looked at Wu Yuanshen.

"Father! Father! How deep are you hiding? What are you planning?"

Seeing Samurai Ryo's reaction, Wu Yuanshen was somewhat shocked and puzzled, inwardly sighing.

The incident had happened several days ago, and as the clan leader, Samurai Ryo, who was closely related to his favored son, could not be unaware of the specific situation. However, he still pretended to be ignorant, letting Ren Zhong speak in front of Wu Yuanshen, leaving Wu Yuanshen confused and in deep thought!

Emotionally, Samurai Ryo, as a father, was indeed reluctant; rationally...

Perhaps, Samurai Ryo had already planned to subtly hint for Wu Yuanshen to leave. He just didn't expect that Wu Yuanshen already had this idea and had spoken it out clearly!

This is the nature of family ties in a powerful clan!

Even a father with genuine affection and favor for his son is so deep and subtle in his thoughts, let alone other clan members!

Perhaps this is a form of training and exercise, but...

Isn't it tiring? Is it worth it?

Thinking of this, Wu Yuanshen became even more determined about his intentions, gritting his teeth and shouting, "Father! I want to change my name..."

"Huh?!"

As soon as the words were out, Samurai Ryo's eyes turned sharp like a knife, and his right fist clenched so tightly that the veins bulged, as if a storm was about to arrive.

Ren Tai and the two fathers and sons were even more shocked and disbelieving, looking at Wu Yuanshen with disbelief...

Changing one's name is such a grave act of defiance!

Especially in an ancient clan, especially for a young patriarch already listed in the clan register, can it be easily changed? Does he want to betray the clan?

"Leaving like this, many people won't be reassured, won't allow it, and won't let it go. It's meaningless!"

Wu Yuanshen sighed with a bitter smile, causing Samurai Ryo's expression to change, and his aura to diminish. Ren Tai and the others suddenly understood and nodded in agreement.

Wu Yuanshen continued:

"I am of the 'Yuan' generation. Changing my name to Wu Xin will suffice! The name Wu Yuanshen can be officially removed from the clan register, and then everyone will be reassured!"

"Ridiculous!"

Samurai Ryo's aura diminished, but he still roared with anger, his voice like a thunderclap, echoing far and wide...

The distant and outdoor servants and attendants were startled, bowing their heads, and many Wu family strong members outside the courtyard paid attention!

"If Father cares about me!"

Wu Yuanshen's face showed helplessness and pleading, not backing down and looking directly at Samurai Ryo. He then shook his head and continued, "Actually, I don't really care about being the young patriarch, or even the clan leader. I just want to focus on martial cultivation!"

"Hmph!"

Samurai Ryo's expression changed several times, feeling guilty, helpless, and disappointed, angrily snorting and leaving with heavy steps, his anger burning!

With Samurai Ryo's wisdom, how could he not understand?

No matter what Wu Yuanshen thought or did, with the Taiyuan Wang family, even if Wu Yuanshen schemed and finally became the young patriarch and eventually the clan leader, it would be hard to stabilize his position, and he wouldn't last long or live long!

If not for the intimidation of the fifth ancestor, the martial god Wu Gui, perhaps the ancient Wu family would have already become a vassal of the Taiyuan Wang family, for reasons too complex to explain!

This was Samurai Ryo's guilt and helplessness.

His disappointment was that Wu Yuanshen had voluntarily given up, surrendered, and accepted his fate, which was not at all like Samurai Ryo's character!

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