27: Grandfather and grandson have a heart-to-heart talk; neither wants to return.

The grandfather and grandson looked at each other, neither of them having any intention of continuing to speak at first.

"Alas!"

"Let's sit over there!"

After a moment of silence, Qin Lie sighed and spoke first.

The two sat down on the ground under a large tree nearby, both looking into the distance, not at each other.

"Are you really not planning to go back?"

Qin Lie still asked unwillingly.

"I don't want to, and I don't like them."

Qin Wushang said directly.

"It's all Grandfather's fault. If I hadn't gone into secluded Cultivation back then, you might now be a Prodigy famous throughout the world, no less than the Disciples of those great Legacy Sects."

"You would be the pride of my Qin Clan."

Qin Lie said helplessly.

A child who lacked love from an early age has no inner strength.

Even when he grows up, he will be numb to many things and feel nothing.

Qin Wushang was exactly like this!

What Family, what collective, parents, brothers—for him, they all meant nothing.

"There aren't that many 'ifs'!"

"Grandfather's situation at the time, if he hadn't gone into seclusion, he would have died in the end anyway, and it wouldn't be any different from now."

Qin Wushang said indifferently.

"Perhaps!"

"Grandfather has already made a Breakthrough. With the power of the Great Dao you stirred during your Awakening, I broke through the shackles and achieved the Saint Venerable realm."

As he spoke, his aura trembled, and the world changed color.

The might of a Saint Venerable was terrifying!

With his current strength, he was an existence who could speak his mind in the entire Yunmeng Qin Clan!

Qin Lie still looked into the distance, his voice low: "Shang'er, Grandfather won't beat around the bush with you!"

"The Yunmeng Qin Clan is rotten from its roots and needs a strong medicine to salvage everything and continue the Family's destiny!"

"Your father, Qin Hao, and those old-timers who rely on their seniority are all part of that rottenness!"

"Grandfather hopes you will return and help me! Be the Saber that carves out the rotten flesh!"

"If you return, Grandfather guarantees you will be the next Clan Chief of the Qin Clan, and the Young Lord will be none other than you."

Qin Lie continued.

After all, he was of the Qin Clan Bloodline, and for him to wander the world like this, Qin Lie was still unwilling.

He still wanted to save the Yunmeng Qin Clan!

"Don't worry! As long as Grandfather is alive, no one in the world can bully you!"

He added another sentence.

As soon as the words left his mouth, Qin Wushang fell silent, lowering his head.

"Ding! A choice has been triggered..."

"Choice One: Wander outside, reject Qin Lie's invitation, and make it clear to him that you will not return to the Qin Clan..."

"Script: You rejected Qin Lie, which disappointed him, but he no longer forced you to return as Young Clan Chief..."

"You drank wine; after three rounds, you began to practice your Saber, inheriting Qin Lie's Legacy and Cultivating the Overlord Saber Art."

"Reward: Invincible Saber Heart, Invincible Saber Intent, a barrel of Primordial Star Source Liquid."

"Choice Two: The prodigal son returns. You accept Qin Lie's invitation, leave Emperor Mountain, and return to the Qin Clan."

"Script: You are about to leave Emperor Mountain and encounter Dean's obstruction. Qin Lie asserts his authority, vowing to protect you..."

"The Saint Venerable's might suppresses Dean, who dares not breathe heavily, alarming the old eccentrics of the academy. Qin Lie battles the academy, fighting a bloody path to bring you back to the Qin Clan..."

"Qin Lie overrides all objections, supporting you as the Young Clan Chief. Qin Wuchen regards you as a thorn in his side..."

"The struggle for the heir has always been like this!"

"You accepted Qin Wuchen's challenge, but your father, Qin Zhantian, secretly poisoned you, and you were defeated by Qin Wuchen..."

"Reward: Saber Emperor Legacy, True Dragon Essence Blood."

"Please choose!"

Suddenly, the System's voice rang out, surprising Qin Wushang.

A choice was actually triggered!

It seemed that the rewards for both choices were good, but Choice Two was not what he liked.

"I choose One!"

Qin Wushang thought to himself.

He turned his head, looked at Qin Lie, and slowly said.

"But I've never had any interest in being a Young Clan Chief, and I feel nothing for the so-called Qin Clan."

"I just simply don't want to see those three, and I don't want to have any dealings with them."

"We dislike each other, and life would be unbearable."

"Going back is out of the question!"

His hatred for the Qin Clan wasn't that deep.

He himself was a good-for-nothing at first, so it was reasonable that he wasn't allocated resources.

In a world where the strong prey on the weak and strength is revered, not being respected or being looked down upon was also normal.

He understood it all!

His previous complaints to Qin Zhantian were childhood grievances, and also to complete the System's task!

That was all!

This choice was a heartfelt one, not just for the System's reward.

Qin Lie seemed to have aged considerably after hearing him.

His back became even more hunched.

After a long while!

"Shang'er! This is not your fault!"

"Your childhood experiences determined all of this. Perhaps if it were Grandfather, I wouldn't go back either!"

"After all, that's just a pile of rotten flesh!"

"It stinks to be soaked in it!"

"Zhantian is someone I watched grow up. He cares a lot about Face and loves to show off. As his father, I know this, but I'm helpless."

"My own child, whether I scold him or beat him, I always want him to be better."

"But he just isn't up to par!"

"If Zhanzhou were home, it would be great. He is much better than Zhantian and more suitable to be an heir! He also has the potential of an Emperor! Alas... Grandfather was not strong enough and couldn't protect him!"

The old man said, his eyes bloodshot, looking very tired.

No father doesn't wish for his child to succeed and bring glory to the Family.

But sometimes, all one has is a feeling of powerlessness!

"If you don't go back, Grandfather won't force you, nor will I say anything to you. In Grandfather's heart, you will always be a part of the Qin Clan!"

"But you must be careful!"

"Qin Hao's heart cannot tolerate a grain of sand, and your father is also such a person. If you push them too hard, they will definitely act against you."

Qin Lie said.

He knew very well that if he hadn't made a Breakthrough to Saint Venerable and ended his seclusion, Qin Hao would definitely have acted to kill someone.

"I know!"

"I originally planned to secretly escape halfway under the guise of going to work at the merchant guild!"

Qin Wushang nodded.

If Qin Hao wanted to kill him, his nominal younger brother, Qin Wuchen, would also kill him for the sake of the so-called Young Lord.

The struggle for the heir has always been like this!

"It seems Shang'er is smarter than Grandfather imagined, so it seems my trip here doesn't really matter."

Qin Lie gave a bitter smile.

"How could that be? Grandfather is here, so Shang'er is naturally happy! Come! There's monkey wine here, let's have a couple of drinks, Grandfather and grandson!"

Qin Wushang took out the monkey wine he got from Ye Chen, took a gulp, and directly handed over the flask.

Qin Lie took the flask, his hand trembling slightly.

He tilted his head and took a big gulp, the spicy liquid sliding down his throat, yet it couldn't wash away the bitterness in his heart.

"Grandfather! You said the Qin Clan is no good anymore!"

"Why don't you leave too! Let them make a ruckus on their own, and just stay with me here and enjoy a peaceful life!"

Qin Wushang couldn't help but say.

The Qin Clan was a behemoth; when it fell, many, many people would die.

He knew that day would come!

Qin Hao would definitely continue to cause trouble in the future. If Qin Lie left the Qin Clan, he wouldn't have to be constrained when dealing with the Qin Clan; he could just draw his Saber.

"Grandfather is old! I can't bear to see my home destroyed and my Family scattered!"

Qin Lie shook his head, smiling bitterly.

Home was his childhood memory; how could it be so easy to let go!

It was very heavy!

He couldn't let go, and he wanted to bear it.

"Alas!"

"Some old geezers in the Clan want to return to the main Family, and some things are bound to be sacrificed. It's good that you're not going back!"

"When Grandfather takes action, I won't have any worries either!"

Since Qin Wushang had no intention, he no longer persuaded him, but simply patted his grandson's shoulder firmly.

Everything was unspoken.

The mountain breeze gently swept by, a bit cold, leaving only the scent of wine silently flowing between the grandfather and grandson.