115: Chapter 115 Yan Nantian: His Character

"Did Hero Yan not go to Yihua Palace after he recovered?"

Hearing this, Xiao Yuer sighed and replied, "After Uncle Yan regained his senses, he did indeed want to go to Yihua Palace to avenge my parents. However, I didn't want to create more hatred, so I stopped him and tried to persuade him with the facts. As it turned out, I unexpectedly discovered that Uncle Yan only knew part of the story regarding what happened back then."

"He didn't believe it at first, but later, while looking for Lao Hua, he took the opportunity to verify it at the Red Leaf Pavilion and had no choice but to believe it."

"But even though he knows my parents were in the wrong, he still can't let it go. He decided to wait until Little Fairy and I are married before going to Yihua Palace to have a duel with Yao Yue and Lian Xing."

"Regardless of the outcome, it will put an end to the grievances of the past."

"To restore his peak condition as soon as possible, he has been dragging Lao Hua to the back mountain to spar these past few days."

After hearing Xiao Yuer's answer, Meng Li felt surprised.

In the original story, Yan Nantian's actions were defined by recklessness, and he had an obsession with avenging Jiang Feng; he ran to Yihua Palace as soon as he recovered his memory. Now, he could actually be persuaded by Xiao Yuer, which surprised him somewhat.

However, upon thinking about it carefully, he felt it was somewhat reasonable.

In the original drama, Yan Nantian didn't have much screen time. He mainly appeared in the early stages, being ambushed while punishing evil alongside Jiang Feng, which served to establish the background. In the later stages, his revenge for Jiang Feng drove the plot and helped the two protagonists through crises at critical moments.

The overall impression he gave Meng Li was one of recklessness.

But in reality, the recklessness of Yan Nantian in the original story wasn't truly brainless.

A truly brainless person couldn't possibly practice Martial Arts to become the best in the world, nor could they forge such a great reputation.

Yan Nantian's recklessness was more like an over-corrected 'uprightness'.

In the original story, he received a letter from Jiang Feng and rushed to meet him, only to be ambushed by the remnants of the Twelve Ominous Stars Gang midway.

Yao Yue was also at the scene to deliver Xiao Yuer. She couldn't stand the sight of it and lent a helping hand.

Yan Nantian's response to this was that he had been taught by his sect since childhood that good and evil were irreconcilable, so it was inconvenient for him to thank Yihua Palace. At the same time, he declared to her face that Yao Yue's rescue was not something he had asked for, so it didn't count as a favor and he would not repay it. After saying a word of thanks, he considered the matter settled.

Whether this concept was right or wrong is one thing, but at least two points were certain.

First, Yan Nantian was a 'straightforward' person. Even if he accepted a favor but didn't intend to repay it, he would state it clearly rather than play mind games.

Second, his character was 'upright' and he understood right from wrong. Even if he and Yao Yue were on opposite sides of good and evil, he would still say thank you after receiving a favor.

For such a person, the reason he went to Yihua Palace to avenge Jiang Feng as soon as he recovered in the original story was partly due to loyalty, but another point was that he didn't know the truth.

Back then, he learned of Jiang Feng's murder from Yao Yue.

Yao Yue was a proud person; it was impossible for her to reveal that she had fallen for Jiang Feng only to be betrayed. Moreover, Yan Nantian was poisoned at the time and the situation was urgent, so she simply said that Jiang Feng had seduced a maid of Yihua Palace, violated the palace rules, and was killed by her.

Yan Nantian had a straightforward personality and didn't doubt her.

Since Yihua Palace was considered an evil sect, he assumed Jiang Feng had been killed indiscriminately by Yao Yue.

Shortly after that, his 'account' was suspended.

By the time he was 'unbanned', nearly twenty years had passed, and still no one had told him the truth of that year.

If Yan Nantian were to learn of Jiang Feng's actions in the original story, with his personality, he would likely find them improper. Knowing that Jiang Feng's life had been saved by Yao Yue, that Yao Yue and Lian Xing had raised Hua Wuchuan, and that Jiang Biehe was already dead, it was not surprising that he was persuaded by Xiao Yuer to settle the old grievances through a duel.

As for Yan Nantian wanting to restore his condition, it was only normal.

Although his Martial Arts were superb and he had been famous throughout the Jianghu as the world's number one over a decade ago, he had, after all, been idle for so many years.

In the original story, he could easily repel Liu Xi and make Yao Yue wary enough to resort to trickery, which showed how strong he was. But if he faced Yao Yue and Lian Xing together, the outcome would be hard to say.

After all, there was a gap of nearly twenty years between the two sides, and they had never had a proper fight.

Who would win or lose was still unknown.

Even if Yao Yue's Martial Arts had been absorbed by Meng Li and she was currently in a state of re-cultivation, there was still a Lian Xing at the state of Perfection.

Yan Nantian currently didn't know that Yao Yue was re-cultivating.

After finishing these random thoughts, Meng Li pulled himself back, parked the carriage, and then braced himself to go meet Chang Bai Cao, Su Rushi, and the others with Xiao Yuer.

Regarding the matter of bringing Tie Xinlan, Jiang Yuyan, Xiao Xiao, and Jiang Yu Feng, he wasn't afraid of Su Ying. But toward these 'future parents-in-law', he felt a bit guilty. It was mainly the concepts from his previous life at work; he had a sense of déjà vu, like bringing a first wife, second wife, third wife, and even fourth and fifth wives to the maternal home to meet the parents, and it felt inexplicably awkward and embarrassing.

Unexpectedly, when Meng Li arrived, he found that Su Ying, Tie Xinlan, and the others had arrived first.

This made his scalp feel a bit numb.

Fortunately, they dispersed after a short while.

Tie Xinlan, Jiang Yuyan, and Xiao Xiao—the three who had already 'been through it'—were pulled away by Mu Rong Xian to be consulted on precautions for getting married.

Su Ying and Jiang Yu Feng were currently part of the 'reserve force' and followed along to listen.

Princess Taka and Hua Wuchuan were married, so she was also considered someone who had been through it. However, she was from a Western Region tribe, and her wedding ceremony differed from those in the Central Plains, so she just followed along to join the fun.

Chang Bai Cao quietly took Meng Li to a corner, then coughed twice and said, "Meng Li, regarding the matter between you and Ying'er, she has already told me and Rushi. Since Ying'er is willing herself, I won't say much more. But you must guarantee that you will not let her down."

Meng Li's expression turned solemn as he said seriously, "Father-in-law, please rest assured. Although I am not exclusive in my affections, I am by no means heartless or ungrateful. For the rest of my life, I will certainly not let Su Ying down."

"If I do otherwise, may heaven strike me with lightning and may I die without a place for burial!"

Seeing this, Chang Bai Cao showed a satisfied look, then whispered, "I'll believe those words for now, but I have a question for you."

"Please speak, Father-in-law."

Chang Bai Cao scanned the surroundings and, seeing no one was paying attention, said, "There are quite a few people in your household. Adding that girl Yu Feng and Ying'er, there are five in total. Can your body handle it?"

Meng Li was stunned on the spot.

He hadn't expected Chang Bai Cao to actually say this. On second thought, he could understand: they were both men, it concerned his daughter's happiness, and the other party was not only a doctor but also had a personality a bit like an old urchin. With all these factors combined, it was normal to ask about such matters.

Meng Li coughed twice and replied in a low voice, "It's not a problem."

"To tell you the truth, your son-in-law is exceptionally gifted. I also know a bit of medicine myself and know how to take care of my body. I've even mastered the Seven Wounds Fist of the Kongtong Sect."

"Taking on three at once is more than enough."

"This is also one of the reasons why Xinlan, Yu Yan, and the others can get along harmoniously."

Seven Wounds Fist?

Chang Bai Cao was taken aback.

In his early years, he had accidentally offended someone from the Kongtong Sect, which was one of the reasons he chose to live in seclusion on Demon Island. Therefore, he was naturally no stranger to the Seven Wounds Fist, the signature martial art of the Kongtong Sect, and knew that practicing it to a high level not only had great power but could also strengthen one's internal organs.

At the same time, he also knew Meng Li's Martial Arts were profound.

With the two combined, plus being exceptionally gifted...

Chang Bai Cao immediately set aside his worries, but still said, "That being said, you should still pay attention to moderation."

"You've also studied medicine, so you should know that in this matter, there is a difference between men and women."

Meng Li nodded.

He naturally knew this—thirty like a wolf, forty like a tiger...

However, he wasn't worried.

"Dad, Meng Li, what are you two chatting about?"

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