novelraw Chapter 532 Misunderstanding
Chapter 532 Misunderstanding
"Are you Ouyang Ying’s son? Do you have proof?" After exchanging brief pleasantries, Fang Shouye looked at the handsome young man, indeed finding him somewhat familiar.
Yet the world is vast, and many share similar appearances. To recognize kin based solely on a resemblance to Ouyang Ying seemed a bit rash.
"I have a magical artifact that my mother left before she passed, which can prove my identity." Wan Mingchuan, not seeing his grandfather appear, suspected the other party wanted to delay or find a reason to prevent the meeting.
He immediately said coldly: "But that is, after all, my mother’s relic, and needs to be presented for my grandfather to inspect. May I ask the Sect Leader, where is my grandfather Ouyang Qing now?"
Fang Shouye detected the dissonance in the tone, just hoping his disciple would handle matters properly, then smiled: "No hurry, no hurry, Ouyang has been in poor health and secluded for years, inconvenient for meeting guests.
Moreover, over the years, many have pretended to be Ouyang’s grandson, hoping to gain the Celestial Sword Sect’s true teachings. After being exposed, he invariably felt disheartened, which was detrimental to his recovery.
Therefore, as the Sect Leader of Celestial Sword Sect and Ouyang’s old friend, I think it’s best to verify identity first, then inform him later."
Jiang Yuan twitched, wondering if it was true or false. Are there really people eager to fake being a grandson? Greedy for the old man’s wealth, perhaps?
"No need for more words, Sect Leader Fang. Just look at the strength of our Venerable Family and then at the foundation of your Celestial Sword Sect. There’s truly no need for Xiao Chu to lower himself to pretend to be Ouyang’s grandson."
Hu Zhile smiled slightly and said, "Besides, since the old man is unwell, Xiao Chu, as a junior, should personally pay his respects. Sect Leader Fang, please lead the way."
She said softly, her slender form already standing and giving Wan Mingchuan a look, "For this visit, we’ve prepared a generous gift for the old man, and it would be fitting to deliver it to his residence together. Please!"
Generous gift?
Fang Shouye thought of the rumors he had heard and felt a wave of tension upon hearing those words.
"If it’s inconvenient for Sect Leader Fang, we shall proceed on our own." Bai Yunqi saw Hu Zhile’s rational persuasion, forcing Fang Shouye to lead the way. Fang Shouye’s evasive eyes revealed his guilty conscience, so Bai Yunqi coldly released a terrifying pressure of a Great Demon again.
This time Jiang Yuan didn’t stop him.
Honestly, he wasn’t very good at controlling the conversational tone in such situations.
If it were him, he would probably wait honestly; if things didn’t work out, he would urge the other party to quickly bring the old gentleman out.
Hu Zhile took charge with a few words, preventing Xiao Bai from applying pressure, otherwise delaying time further.
"This..." Fang Shouye was helpless, hence had to lead the way himself, sighing: "If you truly are the child who went missing back then, I even held you once.
At your full moon celebration, Ouyang was severely wounded and bedridden, I brought disciples to attend and even gifted you a Jade Sword, hoping you would cultivate swordsmanship like your grandfather.
Later, hearing of your and your mother’s disappearance, the entire Celestial Sword Sect mobilized to search! But... alas..."
Wan Mingchuan listened, bewildered, giving perfunctory responses.
He was a bit unclear on the situation and decided to wait until he met his grandfather for a detailed discussion.
In the remote and somewhat desolate rear mountain, outside a dirt-walled courtyard and a broken wooden door, three young people—two men and a woman—looked worried.
"Vice Sect Leader, Great Elder! Say something!" urged the girl with flying hairpins softly: "Recently, there’s gossip everywhere saying Aunt Ying’s son not only survived but also returned to the Lin Family to claim heritage.
Back then, things were tense between you and the Lin Family, so please decide whether to meet or not meet!"
Inside, there was no response, and the senior disciple clenched his fist, gritting his teeth: "Master said, when force is needed, don’t soften! Vice Sect Leader is muddled, can’t let him delay anymore, break in and take him to the front hall!"
"What if the other party believed Lin Shuo’s slander and came to make trouble?" the young girl worriedly added: "This is their family matter, how can we as juniors decide for them?"
When the incident happened, they were still young and unaware of the specifics, now seeing the intimidating arrival of the other party, fearing it was not a good omen.
Amidst their worries, Fang Shouye called out from a distance: "You few may leave, that old man must be muddled again, let me handle this."
After speaking, he turned to Wan Mingchuan and explained: "Ouyang failed to advance, suffered severe injuries, and the elixirs are too rare to find, only able to recover by resting.
During this time, hearing of his beloved daughter and grandson’s disappearance, while the Lin Family pushed back and forth, unwilling to make efforts to search, Ouyang was so angry that he sought Lin Shuo to settle accounts and stubbornly swallowed several medicine pills. The accounts weren’t settled, but his injuries worsened from the medicine’s impact, nearly coughing up blood.
Since then, he occasionally became muddled and insisted on living alone in such a small courtyard in the rear mountain. He didn’t allow anyone near, hence this area became exceptionally desolate."
Bai Yunqi raised a brow thinking Fang Shouye was merely making excuses, pursed his lips and thought that once they met the old gentleman, the truth would be clear. The Venerable Family’s discerning eyes would see everything!
Try daring to lie?
Ha! You will definitely pay for your actions!
Hu Zhile sniffed the air, indeed sensing a faint aroma of spirit medicine, seemingly with a hint of Heart-opening Grass. This medicine’s potent nature makes it hard to remove its aggressive toxins without alchemist methods.
A fragile human’s body forcibly consuming it might not only cause physical harm but also potentially lead to confused poisoning.
Thus, the rumors likely misunderstood Celestial Sword Sect.
Yun Mo followed lazily, unwilling to think, far less knowledgeable than the others, simply choosing to relax and follow instructions.
Jiang Yuan walked while viewing the system’s appraisal details, affirming the other party hadn’t lied.
This small courtyard on the overgrown rear mountain was identical to one Ouyang had lived in with his first love wife before achieving enlightenment.
With his wife and daughter gone, suffering from spiritual strikes and medicinal effects, he only remembered this place of beautiful memories, description entrusted to Fang Shouye for one-to-one restoration.
Outside rumors of confinement and abuse were actually due to Ouyang Qing’s confused and stubborn nature, leading to rumors from closing off outside contact.
"Ouyang, come and see this child, he claims to have evidence proving his identity." Fang Shouye patted the door, first calming down the occasionally troubled inside.
Fearing the group outside would be swayed by Lin Shuo’s sweet talk, he quickly explained: "When you and your mother disappeared, I happened to be away on a mission, Ouyang urgently rushed upon hearing and had a complete falling out with the Lin Family."
His mind was confused, I couldn’t ascertain what exactly occurred, and by the time things became clear, it had been some time, leading the sect’s effort to search yielded no results, helpless.
Moreover, it’s a pity the mutual interests were too intertwined for separation, Lin Shuo being eloquent enough to turn black into white.
If he has whispered anything to you, don’t credulously listen. At least, towards you and your mother, Ouyang and Celestial Sword Sect have a clear conscience!
Knowing Ouyang is often confused, Lin Shuo had once visited, bringing a child not much younger than you, under the guise of comforting Ouyang, pretending the grandson was found.
Hmph! Actually, their aim was nothing but Ouyang’s true legacy!
Lin Shuo is a shrewd trader, recognizing or disowning sons based solely on benefit;
Ouyang isn’t one of those people, he’s old with health issues, and has few years left.
Kid, if you can truly prove you’re Ouyang Ying’s son, the Celestial Sword Sect’s inheritance will naturally include you;
If not, before meeting, and being exposed, please go back, avoid giving the old man further anguish."