Adoptive Father: C04-3

Chapter 4.3: Decision

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_{“Yes. Please forgive me.” Han Yan was embarrassed upon being asked so candidly.}
When Han Xiling and Diandian arrived, Xuanyuan Wuji had changed into a set of more casual attire. The outfit he had on at the ceremony made him look like a bastion of nobility—a personification of superiority itself. Thus, it made those around him not even dare meet his gaze with their own. Yet now, with the light purple changshan (long-shirt-type robe) he wore, not only was that noble air of his accentuated, but his languorous nature was highlighted as well. So as he sat there under the caisson ceiling, the light shining through the sunken panel above made his body seem as though it radiated light.

“Yes. Please forgive me.” Han Yan was embarrassed upon being asked so candidly.

_{“Have you made a decision yet?” Han Jiangxue asked again, as he did during breakfast before they left.}N/A

“Have you made a decision yet?” Han Jiangxue asked again, as he did during breakfast before they left.

_{“Really? Are you saying he as a Sword Manic is not up to par?”}“Dad, this is Han Xiling.”

“Really? Are you saying he as a Sword Manic is not up to par?”

_{“No, that’s not what I…” Han Xiling hesitated a while before explaining, “It’s just that when one learns the art of the sword, the principles of advancement and retreat must be understood well. So if one only advances without ever prioritising retreat or defence, they will be no different than a sword carried without a scabbard.}At that moment, Han Xiling found it hаrd to breathe. What’s more, he had the sinking feeling he was treading down a path of no return.

“No, that’s not what I…” Han Xiling hesitated a while before explaining, “It’s just that when one learns the art of the sword, the principles of advancement and retreat must be understood well. So if one only advances without ever prioritising retreat or defence, they will be no different than a sword carried without a scabbard. Yes, it would be easier to hurt others, but it would also be easier to cause harm to yourself.”

_{“There’s no need. It’s alright. There’s no rush.” Xuanyuan Wuji reached out to pat Han Xiling’s shoulder. “The young will ultimately surpass the old, and all things are possible in time. Come. Take it. This jade ring of mine is my gift to you. So if anyone dares to bully you again at Qingmao, I will know.”}
Han Xiling fell to the ground in a kowtow from the sight of him and was only able to rise after being hiked up by Diandian, although he still kept his head low.

“There’s no need. It’s alright. There’s no rush.” Xuanyuan Wuji reached out to pat Han Xiling’s shoulder. “The young will ultimately surpass the old, and all things are possible in time. Come. Take it. This jade ring of mine is my gift to you. So if anyone dares to bully you again at Qingmao, I will know.”

_{“Well, I do quite like Lord Xuanyuan. I really like Diandian, too,” Han Xiling answered honestly.}“Thank you, my lord!” Han Xiling fell to his knees at once, his heart a mess at the shock. This ring is Lord Xuanyuan’s treasure! To everyone at Qingmiao Academy, Xuanyuan Wuji was as respected as the emperor himself!

“Well, I do quite like Lord Xuanyuan. I really like Diandian, too,” Han Xiling answered honestly.

_{“Have any thoughts?”}
“Dad, this is Han Xiling.”

“Have any thoughts?”

_{The reaction of the father-son pair made Han Xiling lower his head to exhale a long-held breath.}The reaction of the father-son pair made Han Xiling lower his head to exhale a long-held breath.

The reaction of the father-son pair made Han Xiling lower his head to exhale a long-held breath.

_{The reaction of the father-son pair made Han Xiling lower his head to exhale a long-held breath.}
Xuanyuan Wuji swept his gaze over before asking simply, “How old?”

The reaction of the father-son pair made Han Xiling lower his head to exhale a long-held breath.

_{“{Hmph!} But I’m quite fond of bullying him! Just look at him—look how easy he is to tease.” The young boy made a face at Han Xiling as he whined.}N/A

“Hmph! But I’m quite fond of bullying him! Just look at him—look how easy he is to tease.” The young boy made a face at Han Xiling as he whined.

_{“He just turned fifteen.”}“Well, I do quite like Lord Xuanyuan. I really like Diandian, too,” Han Xiling answered honestly.

“He just turned fifteen.”

_{“What reason would you have to bully him?” The older man laughed with his entire chеst as he asked. “If you do bully him too hаrd, I will not spare you either.”}“No, that’s not what I…” Han Xiling hesitated a while before explaining, “It’s just that when one learns the art of the sword, the principles of advancement and retreat must be understood well. So if one only advances without ever prioritising retreat or defence, they will be no different than a sword carried without a scabbard. Yes, it would be easier to hurt others, but it would also be easier to cause harm to yourself.”

“What reason would you have to bully him?” The older man laughed with his entire chеst as he asked. “If you do bully him too hаrd, I will not spare you either.”

_{“Well, I’ll tell you right now that I do whatever I want whenever I want and have a terrible temper. So there’s not much to gain by being an adopted son of mine.”}
“He just turned fifteen.”

“Well, I’ll tell you right now that I do whatever I want whenever I want and have a terrible temper. So there’s not much to gain by being an adopted son of mine.”

_☆☆☆Chapter 4.3: Decision

☆☆☆

_{After some time passed, Han Xiling was able to meet Han Jiangxue, who had fully regained his senses and whose complexion looked much better.}“Diandian said your swordsmanship skills are not quite good yet, yes?”

After some time passed, Han Xiling was able to meet Han Jiangxue, who had fully regained his senses and whose complexion looked much better.

_{“It’s essential to sharpen oneself well in the future then, yes?”}
Xuanyuan Wuji gave a quick nod before shaking his head and adding, “A bit big.”

“It’s essential to sharpen oneself well in the future then, yes?”

_N/A“Is that because you realised you can hitch a ride on some coattails all the way to the top?” Han Jiangxue scoffed.

N/A

_{“In addition, and this is the most important thing, mind you, is that I like men who possess no integrity at all. So who's to say I won’t seduce you?” Han Jiangxue slipped the jade ring back onto Han Xiling’s finger while staring at him with a shimmering gaze.}When Han Xiling and Diandian arrived, Xuanyuan Wuji had changed into a set of more casual attire. The outfit he had on at the ceremony made him look like a bastion of nobility—a personification of superiority itself. Thus, it made those around him not even dare meet his gaze with their own. Yet now, with the light purple changshan (long-shirt-type robe) he wore, not only was that noble air of his accentuated, but his languorous nature was highlighted as well. So as he sat there under the caisson ceiling, the light shining through the sunken panel above made his body seem as though it radiated light.

“In addition, and this is the most important thing, mind you, is that I like men who possess no integrity at all. So who's to say I won’t seduce you?” Han Jiangxue slipped the jade ring back onto Han Xiling’s finger while staring at him with a shimmering gaze.

When they left, Xuanyuan Wuji would not allow Han Jiangxue to ride home on horseback, so he sent a carriage to take him back home. On their way there, Han Xiling showed Han Jiangxue the jade ring Xuanyuan Wuji gave him.

_{“Lift your head and come.”}
Indeed. A twenty-year-old man adopting a fifteen-year-old boy is quite…

“Lift your head and come.”

_☆☆☆“It’s essential to sharpen oneself well in the future then, yes?”

☆☆☆

_{“Dad, this is Han Xiling.”}
“Diandian said your swordsmanship skills are not quite good yet, yes?”

“Dad, this is Han Xiling.”

_{Seeing this, Han Xiling could only smile wryly to himself.}“Is that because you realised you can hitch a ride on some coattails all the way to the top?” Han Jiangxue scoffed.

Seeing this, Han Xiling could only smile wryly to himself.

_{Seeing this, Han Xiling could only smile wryly to himself.}“Just that my adoptive father relied solely on the ferocity of his qi to dominate the battle, which is not a good thing at all.”

Seeing this, Han Xiling could only smile wryly to himself.

_{“I’m just scared…”}
“Yes. Please forgive me.” Han Yan was embarrassed upon being asked so candidly.

“I’m just scared…”

_N/AWho the heck would dare bully me from now on!

N/A

_{Han Xiling’s heart trembled at the sight, unable to help but recall the night his first kiss got stolen. Even more than that, was the sight of that man back then, his delicate jade-like skin… his sobbing expression…}When Han Xiling and Diandian arrived, Xuanyuan Wuji had changed into a set of more casual attire. The outfit he had on at the ceremony made him look like a bastion of nobility—a personification of superiority itself. Thus, it made those around him not even dare meet his gaze with their own. Yet now, with the light purple changshan (long-shirt-type robe) he wore, not only was that noble air of his accentuated, but his languorous nature was highlighted as well. So as he sat there under the caisson ceiling, the light shining through the sunken panel above made his body seem as though it radiated light.

Han Xiling’s heart trembled at the sight, unable to help but recall the night his first kiss got stolen. Even more than that, was the sight of that man back then, his delicate jade-like skin… his sobbing expression…

_{Chapter 4.3: Decision}Who the heck would dare bully me from now on!

Chapter 4.3: Decision

_{A string of claps left Xuanyuan Wuji upon hearing this. Even Diandian chimed in from beside them to exclaim, “Yes! That’s precisely it! I’ve always felt that Uncle Xue’s method had a great flaw. Who would’ve guessed it would have been so simple?”}“I promise to be a good adopted son!” Han Xiling declared.

A string of claps left Xuanyuan Wuji upon hearing this. Even Diandian chimed in from beside them to exclaim, “Yes! That’s precisely it! I’ve always felt that Uncle Xue’s method had a great flaw. Who would’ve guessed it would have been so simple?”

_{Xuanyuan Wuji gave a quick nod before shaking his head and adding, “A bit big.”}
“Yes, my lord.”

Xuanyuan Wuji gave a quick nod before shaking his head and adding, “A bit big.”

Xuanyuan Wuji reached out and lifted Han Xiling’s chin, carefully examining his face, figure, and frаme. “Decent base, good. Anyhow, may I ask if you watched the match a moment ago?”

_{“Yes. Please forgive me.” Han Yan was embarrassed upon being asked so candidly.}“Lift your head and come.”

“Yes. Please forgive me.” Han Yan was embarrassed upon being asked so candidly.

_{“It’s essential to sharpen oneself well in the future then, yes?”}“Dad, this is Han Xiling.”

“It’s essential to sharpen oneself well in the future then, yes?”

_{“Have any thoughts?”}“In addition, and this is the most important thing, mind you, is that I like men who possess no integrity at all. So who's to say I won’t seduce you?” Han Jiangxue slipped the jade ring back onto Han Xiling’s finger while staring at him with a shimmering gaze.

“Have any thoughts?”

_{“In addition, and this is the most important thing, mind you, is that I like men who possess no integrity at all. So who's to say I won’t seduce you?” Han Jiangxue slipped the jade ring back onto Han Xiling’s finger while staring at him with a shimmering gaze.}“Huh?” Han Xiling jerked his head upward in shock. Facing the stately man, who then continued, “Given Jiangxue’s personality, he will never be the type of person that leaves a little behind even for his own good. So this matter must be done by another, and unfortunately, I have never been able to find a suitable candidate up to the task. Seeing you today, it seems there’s something on your mind.”

_{“Really? Are you saying he as a Sword Manic is not up to par?”}“Yes, I did, my lord.”

“Really? Are you saying he as a Sword Manic is not up to par?”

_{“But do you like me?” Han Jiangxue asked bluntly.}Seeing this, Han Xiling could only smile wryly to himself.

“But do you like me?” Han Jiangxue asked bluntly.

_{“I promise to be a good adopted son!” Han Xiling declared.}
Han Xiling slowly did as instructed.

“I promise to be a good adopted son!” Han Xiling declared.

_{Han Xiling fell to the ground in a kowtow from the sight of him and was only able to rise after being hiked up by Diandian, although he still kept his head low.}“Diandian said your swordsmanship skills are not quite good yet, yes?”

Han Xiling fell to the ground in a kowtow from the sight of him and was only able to rise after being hiked up by Diandian, although he still kept his head low.

_{Chapter 4.3: Decision}“Would you be willing to be Jiangxue’s scabbard, then?” Xuanyuan Wuji then asked with a smile.

Chapter 4.3: Decision

_{Xuanyuan Wuji reached out and lifted Han Xiling’s chin, carefully examining his face, figure, and frаme. “Decent base, good. Anyhow, may I ask if you watched the match a moment ago?”}
Xuanyuan Wuji reached out and lifted Han Xiling’s chin, carefully examining his face, figure, and frаme. “Decent base, good. Anyhow, may I ask if you watched the match a moment ago?”

Xuanyuan Wuji reached out and lifted Han Xiling’s chin, carefully examining his face, figure, and frаme. “Decent base, good. Anyhow, may I ask if you watched the match a moment ago?”

_{“Just that my adoptive father relied solely on the ferocity of his qi to dominate the battle, which is not a good thing at all.”}“In addition, and this is the most important thing, mind you, is that I like men who possess no integrity at all. So who's to say I won’t seduce you?” Han Jiangxue slipped the jade ring back onto Han Xiling’s finger while staring at him with a shimmering gaze.

“Just that my adoptive father relied solely on the ferocity of his qi to dominate the battle, which is not a good thing at all.”

_{“Just that my adoptive father relied solely on the ferocity of his qi to dominate the battle, which is not a good thing at all.”}
“Yes, I did, my lord.”

“Just that my adoptive father relied solely on the ferocity of his qi to dominate the battle, which is not a good thing at all.”

_{“Have you made a decision yet?” Han Jiangxue asked again, as he did during breakfast before they left.}Xuanyuan Wuji gave a quick nod before shaking his head and adding, “A bit big.”

“Have you made a decision yet?” Han Jiangxue asked again, as he did during breakfast before they left.

_{“What reason would you have to bully him?” The older man laughed with his entire chеst as he asked. “If you do bully him too hаrd, I will not spare you either.”}
“Have any thoughts?”

“What reason would you have to bully him?” The older man laughed with his entire chеst as he asked. “If you do bully him too hаrd, I will not spare you either.”

_☆☆☆“Hmph! But I’m quite fond of bullying him! Just look at him—look how easy he is to tease.” The young boy made a face at Han Xiling as he whined.

☆☆☆

_{The reaction of the father-son pair made Han Xiling lower his head to exhale a long-held breath.}☆☆☆

The reaction of the father-son pair made Han Xiling lower his head to exhale a long-held breath.

_{At that moment, Han Xiling found it hаrd to breathe. What’s more, he had the sinking feeling he was treading down a path of no return.}
“Just that my adoptive father relied solely on the ferocity of his qi to dominate the battle, which is not a good thing at all.”

At that moment, Han Xiling found it hаrd to breathe. What’s more, he had the sinking feeling he was treading down a path of no return.

_{After some time passed, Han Xiling was able to meet Han Jiangxue, who had fully regained his senses and whose complexion looked much better.}“Yes. Please forgive me.” Han Yan was embarrassed upon being asked so candidly.

After some time passed, Han Xiling was able to meet Han Jiangxue, who had fully regained his senses and whose complexion looked much better.

_{Han Xiling was left stunned.}
“Really? Are you saying he as a Sword Manic is not up to par?”

Han Xiling was left stunned.

_{{Who the heck would dare bully me from now on!}}“Well, I do quite like Lord Xuanyuan. I really like Diandian, too,” Han Xiling answered honestly.

Who the heck would dare bully me from now on!

_{After some time passed, Han Xiling was able to meet Han Jiangxue, who had fully regained his senses and whose complexion looked much better.}
“No, that’s not what I…” Han Xiling hesitated a while before explaining, “It’s just that when one learns the art of the sword, the principles of advancement and retreat must be understood well. So if one only advances without ever prioritising retreat or defence, they will be no different than a sword carried without a scabbard. Yes, it would be easier to hurt others, but it would also be easier to cause harm to yourself.”

After some time passed, Han Xiling was able to meet Han Jiangxue, who had fully regained his senses and whose complexion looked much better.

_{“I’m just scared…”}N/A

“I’m just scared…”

_{“Dad, what if I’m the one to bully him?” Diandian asked while tugging on his father’s sleeve.}
A string of claps left Xuanyuan Wuji upon hearing this. Even Diandian chimed in from beside them to exclaim, “Yes! That’s precisely it! I’ve always felt that Uncle Xue’s method had a great flaw. Who would’ve guessed it would have been so simple?”

“Dad, what if I’m the one to bully him?” Diandian asked while tugging on his father’s sleeve.

_{Seeing this, Han Xiling could only smile wryly to himself.}“Diandian said your swordsmanship skills are not quite good yet, yes?”

Seeing this, Han Xiling could only smile wryly to himself.

_{“Diandian said your swordsmanship skills are not quite good yet, yes?”}
The reaction of the father-son pair made Han Xiling lower his head to exhale a long-held breath.

“Diandian said your swordsmanship skills are not quite good yet, yes?”

_{“Yes, I did, my lord.”}“It’s essential to sharpen oneself well in the future then, yes?”

“Yes, I did, my lord.”

_{“But do you like me?” Han Jiangxue asked bluntly.}“He just turned fifteen.”

“But do you like me?” Han Jiangxue asked bluntly.

_{“Is that because you realised you can hitch a ride on some coattails all the way to the top?” Han Jiangxue scoffed.}
“Would you be willing to be Jiangxue’s scabbard, then?” Xuanyuan Wuji then asked with a smile.

“Is that because you realised you can hitch a ride on some coattails all the way to the top?” Han Jiangxue scoffed.

_{The reaction of the father-son pair made Han Xiling lower his head to exhale a long-held breath.}“Have any thoughts?”

The reaction of the father-son pair made Han Xiling lower his head to exhale a long-held breath.

_{“{Hmph!} But I’m quite fond of bullying him! Just look at him—look how easy he is to tease.” The young boy made a face at Han Xiling as he whined.}“Yes, I did, my lord.”

“Hmph! But I’m quite fond of bullying him! Just look at him—look how easy he is to tease.” The young boy made a face at Han Xiling as he whined.

_{“Have any thoughts?”}“Yes, my lord.”

“Have any thoughts?”

Xuanyuan Wuji reached out and lifted Han Xiling’s chin, carefully examining his face, figure, and frаme. “Decent base, good. Anyhow, may I ask if you watched the match a moment ago?”

_{Seeing this, Han Xiling could only smile wryly to himself.}
“Huh?” Han Xiling jerked his head upward in shock. Facing the stately man, who then continued, “Given Jiangxue’s personality, he will never be the type of person that leaves a little behind even for his own good. So this matter must be done by another, and unfortunately, I have never been able to find a suitable candidate up to the task. Seeing you today, it seems there’s something on your mind.”

Seeing this, Han Xiling could only smile wryly to himself.

Xuanyuan Wuji reached out and lifted Han Xiling’s chin, carefully examining his face, figure, and frаme. “Decent base, good. Anyhow, may I ask if you watched the match a moment ago?”

_{A string of claps left Xuanyuan Wuji upon hearing this. Even Diandian chimed in from beside them to exclaim, “Yes! That’s precisely it! I’ve always felt that Uncle Xue’s method had a great flaw. Who would’ve guessed it would have been so simple?”}At those words, Han Xiling remained silent as he had no idea what he should say.

_{The reaction of the father-son pair made Han Xiling lower his head to exhale a long-held breath.}When Han Xiling and Diandian arrived, Xuanyuan Wuji had changed into a set of more casual attire. The outfit he had on at the ceremony made him look like a bastion of nobility—a personification of superiority itself. Thus, it made those around him not even dare meet his gaze with their own. Yet now, with the light purple changshan (long-shirt-type robe) he wore, not only was that noble air of his accentuated, but his languorous nature was highlighted as well. So as he sat there under the caisson ceiling, the light shining through the sunken panel above made his body seem as though it radiated light.

The reaction of the father-son pair made Han Xiling lower his head to exhale a long-held breath.

_{Xuanyuan Wuji swept his gaze over before asking simply, “How old?”}
“I’m just scared…”

Xuanyuan Wuji swept his gaze over before asking simply, “How old?”

_{“Have any thoughts?”}When they left, Xuanyuan Wuji would not allow Han Jiangxue to ride home on horseback, so he sent a carriage to take him back home. On their way there, Han Xiling showed Han Jiangxue the jade ring Xuanyuan Wuji gave him.

“Have any thoughts?”

_{Han Xiling was left stunned.}Chapter 4.3: Decision

Han Xiling was left stunned.

_{“Diandian said your swordsmanship skills are not quite good yet, yes?”}“Well, I’ll tell you right now that I do whatever I want whenever I want and have a terrible temper. So there’s not much to gain by being an adopted son of mine.”

“Diandian said your swordsmanship skills are not quite good yet, yes?”

_{“Would you be willing to be Jiangxue’s scabbard, then?” Xuanyuan Wuji then asked with a smile.}
“There’s no need. It’s alright. There’s no rush.” Xuanyuan Wuji reached out to pat Han Xiling’s shoulder. “The young will ultimately surpass the old, and all things are possible in time. Come. Take it. This jade ring of mine is my gift to you. So if anyone dares to bully you again at Qingmao, I will know.”

“Would you be willing to be Jiangxue’s scabbard, then?” Xuanyuan Wuji then asked with a smile.

_{A string of claps left Xuanyuan Wuji upon hearing this. Even Diandian chimed in from beside them to exclaim, “Yes! That’s precisely it! I’ve always felt that Uncle Xue’s method had a great flaw. Who would’ve guessed it would have been so simple?”}“Dad, what if I’m the one to bully him?” Diandian asked while tugging on his father’s sleeve.

_{Chapter 4.3: Decision}“Diandian said your swordsmanship skills are not quite good yet, yes?”

Chapter 4.3: Decision

_{“Well, I do quite like Lord Xuanyuan. I really like Diandian, too,” Han Xiling answered honestly.}
“Thank you, my lord!” Han Xiling fell to his knees at once, his heart a mess at the shock. This ring is Lord Xuanyuan’s treasure! To everyone at Qingmiao Academy, Xuanyuan Wuji was as respected as the emperor himself!

“Well, I do quite like Lord Xuanyuan. I really like Diandian, too,” Han Xiling answered honestly.

_{{Who the heck would dare bully me from now on!}}“Really? Are you saying he as a Sword Manic is not up to par?”

Who the heck would dare bully me from now on!

_{Han Xiling felt a bit proud hearing this.}
Who the heck would dare bully me from now on!

Han Xiling felt a bit proud hearing this.

_{“Well, I’ll tell you right now that I do whatever I want whenever I want and have a terrible temper. So there’s not much to gain by being an adopted son of mine.”}“It’s essential to sharpen oneself well in the future then, yes?”

“Well, I’ll tell you right now that I do whatever I want whenever I want and have a terrible temper. So there’s not much to gain by being an adopted son of mine.”

_☆☆☆N/A

☆☆☆

_N/AXuanyuan Wuji gave a quick nod before shaking his head and adding, “A bit big.”

N/A

_{At those words, Han Xiling remained silent as he had no idea what he should say.}
“Dad, what if I’m the one to bully him?” Diandian asked while tugging on his father’s sleeve.

At those words, Han Xiling remained silent as he had no idea what he should say.

_{Xuanyuan Wuji swept his gaze over before asking simply, “How old?”}When Han Xiling and Diandian arrived, Xuanyuan Wuji had changed into a set of more casual attire. The outfit he had on at the ceremony made him look like a bastion of nobility—a personification of superiority itself. Thus, it made those around him not even dare meet his gaze with their own. Yet now, with the light purple changshan (long-shirt-type robe) he wore, not only was that noble air of his accentuated, but his languorous nature was highlighted as well. So as he sat there under the caisson ceiling, the light shining through the sunken panel above made his body seem as though it radiated light.

Xuanyuan Wuji swept his gaze over before asking simply, “How old?”

_{Xuanyuan Wuji gave a quick nod before shaking his head and adding, “A bit big.”}Xuanyuan Wuji swept his gaze over before asking simply, “How old?”

Xuanyuan Wuji gave a quick nod before shaking his head and adding, “A bit big.”

_{“But do you like me?” Han Jiangxue asked bluntly.}
“What reason would you have to bully him?” The older man laughed with his entire chеst as he asked. “If you do bully him too hаrd, I will not spare you either.”

“But do you like me?” Han Jiangxue asked bluntly.

_{The reaction of the father-son pair made Han Xiling lower his head to exhale a long-held breath.}“No, that’s not what I…” Han Xiling hesitated a while before explaining, “It’s just that when one learns the art of the sword, the principles of advancement and retreat must be understood well. So if one only advances without ever prioritising retreat or defence, they will be no different than a sword carried without a scabbard. Yes, it would be easier to hurt others, but it would also be easier to cause harm to yourself.”

The reaction of the father-son pair made Han Xiling lower his head to exhale a long-held breath.

_{“What reason would you have to bully him?” The older man laughed with his entire chеst as he asked. “If you do bully him too hаrd, I will not spare you either.”}“Well, I do quite like Lord Xuanyuan. I really like Diandian, too,” Han Xiling answered honestly.

“What reason would you have to bully him?” The older man laughed with his entire chеst as he asked. “If you do bully him too hаrd, I will not spare you either.”

_{Chapter 4.3: Decision}“In addition, and this is the most important thing, mind you, is that I like men who possess no integrity at all. So who's to say I won’t seduce you?” Han Jiangxue slipped the jade ring back onto Han Xiling’s finger while staring at him with a shimmering gaze.

Chapter 4.3: Decision

_N/A
“Hmph! But I’m quite fond of bullying him! Just look at him—look how easy he is to tease.” The young boy made a face at Han Xiling as he whined.

N/A

_{At those words, Han Xiling remained silent as he had no idea what he should say.}“It’s essential to sharpen oneself well in the future then, yes?”

At those words, Han Xiling remained silent as he had no idea what he should say.

_{At those words, Han Xiling remained silent as he had no idea what he should say.}“Have any thoughts?”

At those words, Han Xiling remained silent as he had no idea what he should say.

_{Han Xiling fell to the ground in a kowtow from the sight of him and was only able to rise after being hiked up by Diandian, although he still kept his head low.}
Seeing this, Han Xiling could only smile wryly to himself.

Han Xiling fell to the ground in a kowtow from the sight of him and was only able to rise after being hiked up by Diandian, although he still kept his head low.

☆☆☆

_{“Huh?” Han Xiling jerked his head upward in shock. Facing the stately man, who then continued, “Given Jiangxue’s personality, he will never be the type of person that leaves a little behind even for his own good. So this matter must be done by another, and unfortunately, I have never been able to find a suitable candidate up to the task. Seeing you today, it seems there’s something on your mind.”}
After some time passed, Han Xiling was able to meet Han Jiangxue, who had fully regained his senses and whose complexion looked much better.

“Huh?” Han Xiling jerked his head upward in shock. Facing the stately man, who then continued, “Given Jiangxue’s personality, he will never be the type of person that leaves a little behind even for his own good. So this matter must be done by another, and unfortunately, I have never been able to find a suitable candidate up to the task. Seeing you today, it seems there’s something on your mind.”

_{“{Hmph!} But I’m quite fond of bullying him! Just look at him—look how easy he is to tease.” The young boy made a face at Han Xiling as he whined.}N/A

“Hmph! But I’m quite fond of bullying him! Just look at him—look how easy he is to tease.” The young boy made a face at Han Xiling as he whined.

_☆☆☆“I promise to be a good adopted son!” Han Xiling declared.

☆☆☆

_{“Yes, my lord.”}
When they left, Xuanyuan Wuji would not allow Han Jiangxue to ride home on horseback, so he sent a carriage to take him back home. On their way there, Han Xiling showed Han Jiangxue the jade ring Xuanyuan Wuji gave him.

“Yes, my lord.”

_{“No, that’s not what I…” Han Xiling hesitated a while before explaining, “It’s just that when one learns the art of the sword, the principles of advancement and retreat must be understood well. So if one only advances without ever prioritising retreat or defence, they will be no different than a sword carried without a scabbard.}Xuanyuan Wuji swept his gaze over before asking simply, “How old?”

_{Han Xiling was left stunned.}“Have any thoughts?”

Han Xiling was left stunned.

_{“Well, I’ll tell you right now that I do whatever I want whenever I want and have a terrible temper. So there’s not much to gain by being an adopted son of mine.”}☆☆☆

“Well, I’ll tell you right now that I do whatever I want whenever I want and have a terrible temper. So there’s not much to gain by being an adopted son of mine.”

_{“What reason would you have to bully him?” The older man laughed with his entire chеst as he asked. “If you do bully him too hаrd, I will not spare you either.”}“Well, I’ll tell you right now that I do whatever I want whenever I want and have a terrible temper. So there’s not much to gain by being an adopted son of mine.”

“What reason would you have to bully him?” The older man laughed with his entire chеst as he asked. “If you do bully him too hаrd, I will not spare you either.”

_{“Really? Are you saying he as a Sword Manic is not up to par?”}
Han Jiangxue played around with the ring for a while, seeming to be a bit lost in thought as he commented, “He seems to be quite fond of you.”

“Really? Are you saying he as a Sword Manic is not up to par?”

_{“Have you made a decision yet?” Han Jiangxue asked again, as he did during breakfast before they left.}“Really? Are you saying he as a Sword Manic is not up to par?”

“Have you made a decision yet?” Han Jiangxue asked again, as he did during breakfast before they left.

_{Who the heck would dare bully me from now on!}
Han Xiling felt a bit proud hearing this.

Who the heck would dare bully me from now on!

_{Xuanyuan Wuji swept his gaze over before asking simply, “How old?”}“Hmph! But I’m quite fond of bullying him! Just look at him—look how easy he is to tease.” The young boy made a face at Han Xiling as he whined.

Xuanyuan Wuji swept his gaze over before asking simply, “How old?”

_{“Yes, I did, my lord.”}
“Have you made a decision yet?” Han Jiangxue asked again, as he did during breakfast before they left.

“Yes, I did, my lord.”

_{“He just turned fifteen.”}
“I promise to be a good adopted son!” Han Xiling declared.

“He just turned fifteen.”

_{“Dad, this is Han Xiling.”}“No, that’s not what I…” Han Xiling hesitated a while before explaining, “It’s just that when one learns the art of the sword, the principles of advancement and retreat must be understood well. So if one only advances without ever prioritising retreat or defence, they will be no different than a sword carried without a scabbard. Yes, it would be easier to hurt others, but it would also be easier to cause harm to yourself.”

“Dad, this is Han Xiling.”

_N/AHan Xiling felt a bit proud hearing this.

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_{At that moment, Han Xiling found it hаrd to breathe. What’s more, he had the sinking feeling he was treading down a path of no return.}“Is that because you realised you can hitch a ride on some coattails all the way to the top?” Han Jiangxue scoffed.

At that moment, Han Xiling found it hаrd to breathe. What’s more, he had the sinking feeling he was treading down a path of no return.

_{Han Xiling slowly did as instructed.}
“Is that because you realised you can hitch a ride on some coattails all the way to the top?” Han Jiangxue scoffed.

Han Xiling slowly did as instructed.

_{After some time passed, Han Xiling was able to meet Han Jiangxue, who had fully regained his senses and whose complexion looked much better.}“In addition, and this is the most important thing, mind you, is that I like men who possess no integrity at all. So who's to say I won’t seduce you?” Han Jiangxue slipped the jade ring back onto Han Xiling’s finger while staring at him with a shimmering gaze.

After some time passed, Han Xiling was able to meet Han Jiangxue, who had fully regained his senses and whose complexion looked much better.

_{A string of claps left Xuanyuan Wuji upon hearing this. Even Diandian chimed in from beside them to exclaim, “Yes! That’s precisely it! I’ve always felt that Uncle Xue’s method had a great flaw. Who would’ve guessed it would have been so simple?”}
“Well, I do quite like Lord Xuanyuan. I really like Diandian, too,” Han Xiling answered honestly.

_{“No, that’s not what I…” Han Xiling hesitated a while before explaining, “It’s just that when one learns the art of the sword, the principles of advancement and retreat must be understood well. So if one only advances without ever prioritising retreat or defence, they will be no different than a sword carried without a scabbard.}Han Jiangxue played around with the ring for a while, seeming to be a bit lost in thought as he commented, “He seems to be quite fond of you.”

_{“Dad, what if I’m the one to bully him?” Diandian asked while tugging on his father’s sleeve.}Han Xiling was left stunned.

“Dad, what if I’m the one to bully him?” Diandian asked while tugging on his father’s sleeve.

_{Xuanyuan Wuji swept his gaze over before asking simply, “How old?”}“Huh?” Han Xiling jerked his head upward in shock. Facing the stately man, who then continued, “Given Jiangxue’s personality, he will never be the type of person that leaves a little behind even for his own good. So this matter must be done by another, and unfortunately, I have never been able to find a suitable candidate up to the task. Seeing you today, it seems there’s something on your mind.”

Xuanyuan Wuji swept his gaze over before asking simply, “How old?”

_{“It’s essential to sharpen oneself well in the future then, yes?”}The reaction of the father-son pair made Han Xiling lower his head to exhale a long-held breath.

“It’s essential to sharpen oneself well in the future then, yes?”

_{Chapter 4.3: Decision}
“But do you like me?” Han Jiangxue asked bluntly.

Chapter 4.3: Decision

_{“I’m just scared…”}Xuanyuan Wuji reached out and lifted Han Xiling’s chin, carefully examining his face, figure, and frаme. “Decent base, good. Anyhow, may I ask if you watched the match a moment ago?”

“I’m just scared…”

_{“Yes, my lord.”}Xuanyuan Wuji reached out and lifted Han Xiling’s chin, carefully examining his face, figure, and frаme. “Decent base, good. Anyhow, may I ask if you watched the match a moment ago?”

“Yes, my lord.”

_{Indeed. A twenty-year-old man adopting a fifteen-year-old boy is quite…}
Han Xiling was left stunned.

Indeed. A twenty-year-old man adopting a fifteen-year-old boy is quite…

_{The reaction of the father-son pair made Han Xiling lower his head to exhale a long-held breath.}“I promise to be a good adopted son!” Han Xiling declared.

The reaction of the father-son pair made Han Xiling lower his head to exhale a long-held breath.

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“Well, I’ll tell you right now that I do whatever I want whenever I want and have a terrible temper. So there’s not much to gain by being an adopted son of mine.”

☆☆☆

_{“{Hmph!} But I’m quite fond of bullying him! Just look at him—look how easy he is to tease.” The young boy made a face at Han Xiling as he whined.}At those words, Han Xiling remained silent as he had no idea what he should say.

“Hmph! But I’m quite fond of bullying him! Just look at him—look how easy he is to tease.” The young boy made a face at Han Xiling as he whined.

_{When Han Xiling and Diandian arrived, Xuanyuan Wuji had changed into a set of more casual attire. The outfit he had on at the ceremony made him look like a bastion of nobility—a personification of superiority itself.}Who the heck would dare bully me from now on!

When Han Xiling and Diandian arrived, Xuanyuan Wuji had changed into a set of more casual attire. The outfit he had on at the ceremony made him look like a bastion of nobility—a personification of superiority itself. Thus, it made those around him not even dare meet his gaze with their own. Yet now, with the light purple changshan (long-shirt-type robe) he wore, not only was that noble air of his accentuated, but his languorous nature was highlighted as well. So as he sat there under the caisson ceiling, the light shining through the sunken panel above made his body seem as though it radiated light.

_{“Would you be willing to be Jiangxue’s scabbard, then?” Xuanyuan Wuji then asked with a smile.}“Would you be willing to be Jiangxue’s scabbard, then?” Xuanyuan Wuji then asked with a smile.

“Would you be willing to be Jiangxue’s scabbard, then?” Xuanyuan Wuji then asked with a smile.

_{“He just turned fifteen.”}“Dad, this is Han Xiling.”

“He just turned fifteen.”

_{“Hmph! But I’m quite fond of bullying him! Just look at him—look how easy he is to tease.” The young boy made a face at Han Xiling as he whined.}
At those words, Han Xiling remained silent as he had no idea what he should say.

“Hmph! But I’m quite fond of bullying him! Just look at him—look how easy he is to tease.” The young boy made a face at Han Xiling as he whined.

_{“Well, I do quite like Lord Xuanyuan. I really like Diandian, too,” Han Xiling answered honestly.}When Han Xiling and Diandian arrived, Xuanyuan Wuji had changed into a set of more casual attire. The outfit he had on at the ceremony made him look like a bastion of nobility—a personification of superiority itself. Thus, it made those around him not even dare meet his gaze with their own. Yet now, with the light purple changshan (long-shirt-type robe) he wore, not only was that noble air of his accentuated, but his languorous nature was highlighted as well. So as he sat there under the caisson ceiling, the light shining through the sunken panel above made his body seem as though it radiated light.

“Well, I do quite like Lord Xuanyuan. I really like Diandian, too,” Han Xiling answered honestly.

_{“But do you like me?” Han Jiangxue asked bluntly.}When Han Xiling and Diandian arrived, Xuanyuan Wuji had changed into a set of more casual attire. The outfit he had on at the ceremony made him look like a bastion of nobility—a personification of superiority itself. Thus, it made those around him not even dare meet his gaze with their own. Yet now, with the light purple changshan (long-shirt-type robe) he wore, not only was that noble air of his accentuated, but his languorous nature was highlighted as well. So as he sat there under the caisson ceiling, the light shining through the sunken panel above made his body seem as though it radiated light.

“But do you like me?” Han Jiangxue asked bluntly.

_{Han Xiling was left stunned.}“Would you be willing to be Jiangxue’s scabbard, then?” Xuanyuan Wuji then asked with a smile.

Han Xiling was left stunned.

_{Han Xiling’s heart trembled at the sight, unable to help but recall the night his first kiss got stolen. Even more than that, was the sight of that man back then, his delicate jade-like skin… his sobbing expression…}
“In addition, and this is the most important thing, mind you, is that I like men who possess no integrity at all. So who's to say I won’t seduce you?” Han Jiangxue slipped the jade ring back onto Han Xiling’s finger while staring at him with a shimmering gaze.

_{“Lift your head and come.”}“I promise to be a good adopted son!” Han Xiling declared.

“Lift your head and come.”

_{When they left, Xuanyuan Wuji would not allow Han Jiangxue to ride home on horseback, so he sent a carriage to take him back home. On their way there, Han Xiling showed Han Jiangxue the jade ring Xuanyuan Wuji gave him.}
Han Xiling’s heart trembled at the sight, unable to help but recall the night his first kiss got stolen. Even more than that, was the sight of that man back then, his delicate jade-like skin… his sobbing expression…

_{“Have you made a decision yet?” Han Jiangxue asked again, as he did during breakfast before they left.}Chapter 4.3: Decision

“Have you made a decision yet?” Han Jiangxue asked again, as he did during breakfast before they left.

_{Han Xiling felt a bit proud hearing this.}“Hmph! But I’m quite fond of bullying him! Just look at him—look how easy he is to tease.” The young boy made a face at Han Xiling as he whined.

Han Xiling felt a bit proud hearing this.

_{After some time passed, Han Xiling was able to meet Han Jiangxue, who had fully regained his senses and whose complexion looked much better.}“Well, I’ll tell you right now that I do whatever I want whenever I want and have a terrible temper. So there’s not much to gain by being an adopted son of mine.”

After some time passed, Han Xiling was able to meet Han Jiangxue, who had fully regained his senses and whose complexion looked much better.

_{“I’m just scared…”}Han Xiling fell to the ground in a kowtow from the sight of him and was only able to rise after being hiked up by Diandian, although he still kept his head low.

“I’m just scared…”

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