Chapter 99 – We’re all family, Chen Changsheng: You won’t be able to sleep tonight

Listening to Chen Changsheng's words, Ye Hensheng calmly said, "I understand what you mean, Uncle."

"If you didn't have hope for us, you wouldn't have scolded us earlier."

"Our performance at the Hero's Gathering was acceptable, but in the Grand Dao competition, we're not even cannon fodder."

"With the world changing drastically, no one knows what the future holds."

"But there's one thing everyone knows: the future will definitely see the rise of the strongest."

"In this process, there will be mountains of corpses and seas of blood. Uncle wants us to share some of the burden for our masters."

After speaking, Ye Hensheng continued to kneel on the ground.

Chen Changsheng smacked his lips and said, "It seems you understand the reasoning, but don't you think I'm being a bit too cruel?"

"Having you youngsters shoulder such a heavy responsibility is a bit unreasonable!"

"Uncle, we've never thought that way."

"If it weren't for your intervention, we would always live under the wings of our elders."

"Even though their actions are for our own good, we don't want to be flowers in a greenhouse."

"Even if we die and our Dao is extinguished, we want to die on the path forward."

Seeing the determination in Ye Hensheng's eyes, Chen Changsheng nodded in satisfaction.

"Very good, your words prove I didn't misjudge you."

"The upcoming Grand Dao competition is a battle of heroes, but also a battle of the forces behind them."

"All living beings in this world cannot escape this calamity."

"Su Tian is straightforward and only suitable to be a master, not a leader."

"Gongsun Huaiyu is clever and brave, but lacks the broader vision, so she is only fit to be a general."

"Only you, who are steady and meticulous, are the best candidate to be a strategist."

Hearing Chen Changsheng's words, Ye Hensheng raised his eyebrows in excitement, "Uncle, do you already have someone in mind?"

"Yes, there is someone, and you should have heard of him."

"He is the leader of the Seventy-Two Wolf Smokes, Wu Li."

Ye Hensheng: ???

Ye Hensheng's face was full of question marks regarding Chen Changsheng's choice.

Because, whether in terms of relationship or sentiment, Uncle shouldn't choose an outsider!

Could it be that there's a deeper connection between the Seventy-Two Wolf Smokes and Uncle?

Could Uncle have taken a liking to Gongsun Huaiyu?

Countless thoughts flashed through Ye Hensheng's mind.

Seeing this, Chen Changsheng laughed, "Stop overthinking. Choosing Wu Li isn't because of any past connections, but because he indeed has the capability to compete."

"Aside from Wu Li, whether it's your two masters or the Left Emperor of Xuanwu Nation, they're always lacking something."

"Since I've said this much, let me tell you some little secrets from back then."

"Your second master, though I call him Senior Brother, was just a child when he joined."

"Half of his skills were taught by me, and his style of doing things was also learned from me."

"As for your first master, I know her well too."

"When your first master was still a young she-wolf, I had some conflicts with her."

"I reverted her to her original form and shaved the hair off her wolf head, so I understand her quite deeply."

Ye Hensheng: !!!

Hearing such explosive gossip, Ye Hensheng almost popped his eyes out.

If the second master's matter was just surprising, the first master's was downright explosive!

He knew his first master's temper too well, and Uncle actually dared to shave her wolf fur!

No wonder he's called "Hensheng" (Hate Life), so that's the reason.

"Gulp!"

Swallowing hard, a fiery curiosity burned in Ye Hensheng's eyes.

"What about the Left Emperor?"

"Zuo Xinghe is simpler. Back then, I went to Xuanwu Nation for some reason."

"At that time, nine princes were vying for the throne in Xuanwu Nation."

"As the Eldest Prince, Zuo Xinghe found me, and they gave me some national teacher title."

"He had just turned a hundred and followed me around all day, which was quite annoying."

"So, do you think I have the right to evaluate them?"

Seeing Chen Changsheng's smiling face, Ye Hensheng's mouth twitched.

Of course, you have the right. If you don't, then no one in the world does.

After silently complaining in his heart, Ye Hensheng said, "Then what's the deal with the Seventy-Two Wolf Smokes?"

"Uncle, you're not one of the founders of the Seventy-Two Wolf Smokes, are you?"

"Of course not."

"Phew~"

Hearing this, Ye Hensheng let out a long breath, as his uncle's identity seemed overwhelmingly numerous.

"But Wu Li's skills were taught by me."

Ye Hensheng: ???

"The notorious villain Wu Li, who roams the Central Court, is actually your disciple, Uncle?"

"Then doesn't that mean Gongsun Huaiyu should call you Master Ancestor!"

"In theory, yes, but I don't take disciples."

Chen Changsheng's indifferent attitude left Ye Hensheng speechless. The villain Wu Li, whom all the Sacred Grounds were helpless against, was actually Uncle's disciple.

Just how many identities does Uncle have?

After a brief moment of awe, the little grudge in Ye Hensheng's heart disappeared.

Although he trusted Uncle's judgment, suddenly being asked to risk his life to assist a stranger was somewhat uncomfortable.

But knowing the relationship between Wu Li and Uncle, it was no longer an issue.

Uncle is from Shangqing Temple, so naturally, Uncle's disciple is also from Shangqing Temple.

By seniority, Wu Li is his Senior Brother!

Helping his Senior Brother, how could that be helping an outsider?

It's entirely helping family.

After speaking, Chen Changsheng stood up, stretched, and said, "Alright, I've said what needs to be said. How you proceed is up to you."

"You still have a little time to grow, so make the most of it. I have something to attend to."

"Uncle, wait!"

"Is there something else?"

"Uncle, there's a small question I'm curious about," Ye Hensheng said with a smile, "I somewhat understand your character."

"With your personality, you wouldn't be keen on getting involved in such matters. What makes you so invested in the Grand Dao competition?"

Seeing Ye Hensheng's gossiping expression, a mischievous smile appeared on Chen Changsheng's lips.

"The root cause is that I have a grudge with Jiang Bufan, the Holy Lord of Kunlun Sacred Ground, and I'm likely going to kill him."

Ye Hensheng: ???

"No, Uncle, don't scare me. This is no joking matter."

"The Grand Dao competition might at most make you enemies with a Sacred Ground, but killing the Sacred Ground's Lord is a fight to the death!"

"Who said I was joking? I'm serious."

"Gulp!"

Swallowing hard, Ye Hensheng's mouth twitched, "How deep is your grudge?"

"Unless I die, or he dies, this matter will never end."

"Uncle, is it too late for me to regret coming here?"

"It's too late. I told you before, curiosity killed the cat, but you just don't learn."

"Last time it was the Seventy-Two Wolf Smokes, this time it's Kunlun Sacred Ground. I'm curious if you'll still be able to sleep in the future."

After teasing Ye Hensheng, Chen Changsheng turned and left the room.

Ye Hensheng: "......"

You must be doing this on purpose. With so many things, if I can sleep, it would be a miracle.