The Villain's Counterattack

"What?! I, I am Han Chinese? I am a descendant of the Yang family? I am not Wanyan Kang of the Jin Dynasty, but Yang Kang of the Han Dynasty!" Yang Kang looked shocked, but was scolded by Qiu Chuji. He told Qiu Chuji how he met Yang Tiexin and Guo Xiaotian, even including the agreement with Guo Jing.

"So this is the origin of the dagger my mother gave me for self-defense. Master, arranged marriages are the worst. What if Guo Jing is really a girl, and a wild girl who grew up outside the Great Wall? Wouldn't that ruin my life?" Yang Kang's words made Qiu Chuji frown. Boy, are you focusing on the wrong thing? Isn't the relationship between your father and your father the king more important?

After hearing Qiu Chuji's words, Yang Kang sat there in a daze. After a moment, he smiled bitterly and said, "Master, why didn't you secretly abduct my mother and me, eliminating my options? That way, I could live peacefully as a Han Chinese, Yang Kang. But now you want me, a child, to make my own choice. Between my father, who has raised me for so many years and cared for me so deeply, and my father, who gave birth to me but whom I have never met, what do you want me to choose?"

"Of course I would choose your biological father. Wanyan Honglie is just the murderer who caused the destruction of your family." Qiu Chuji was very direct.

Yang Kang rolled his eyes and said, "Master, a hunter went out hunting and killed a full-grown prey. He also found a baby animal that hadn't even opened its eyes yet. He raised the baby animal. Do you think the baby animal would show its teeth or wag its tail to show its affection to this person? Even wild beasts know how to be grateful, but Master wants you to be worse than an animal. I can't do such ungrateful behavior."

Qiu Chuji was furious, but seeing Yang Kang's pitiful face, he felt discouraged. Yes, could the years of nurturing and caressing really be erased? If Yang Kang turned against Wanyan Honglie, he would despise him even more.

No, maybe it’s not contempt, but a chilling feeling. Such a disciple himself is also afraid of backlash.

He had only taught him kung fu for half a year, but Wanyan Honglie had actually taken care of him for nine years, and had never treated him badly with fine clothes and delicious food. Although Bao Xiruo was more of a factor, if Yang Kang really didn't know how to be grateful, he would be worse than a beast.

After figuring this out, Qiu Chuji himself felt a little embarrassed. Just as Yang Kang said, should he kidnap him directly, cut off his connection with Wanyan Honglie, and leave him with no choice but to be a Han Chinese Yang Kang? If he continued to stay here, he would owe Wanyan Honglie more and more.

"What are you thinking, kid?" Qiu Chuji could no longer treat this kid as a child. He seemed to be well prepared today. It was not known whether he had figured it out on his own or someone was guiding him from behind.

Yang Kang shook his head gently and said, "Disciple, I don't know. Disciple, I want to ask Mother. A son should not blame his father. A biological father is a father, but does that mean an adoptive father is not a father? Master, once a teacher, always a father. You are also one of my fathers. I can't let this disciple and Master become enemies for some reason and turn against each other and fight each other."

Qiu Chuji glanced at him and sneered, "That depends on whether you have the ability."

Yang Kang said confidently, "My young master is extremely talented, and the palace is rich in resources. As long as he studies hard and practices diligently, and with the guidance of his master, why can't he surpass his master?"

"Good boy, you have ambition." Qiu Chuji's mood was a little complicated. Yang Kang said, "Master, while there is still some time before dawn, I want to visit my mother."

Upon hearing this, Qiu Chuji nodded silently and took Yang Kang back to the palace. However, there was a special place in the palace compound, which was the small house where Princess Bao Xiruo lived. It was a small house with three black tiles and white walls, and a fence outside, which was full of rural atmosphere.

Qiu Chuji arrived here with ease, and Yang Kang greeted him respectfully. Bao Xiruo took great care of this place and never asked anyone to do anything for her. Suddenly, she saw Yang Kang and Qiu Chuji coming together, and a hint of sadness flashed across her face. She then welcomed them in and wiped the sweat off his head, "You little monkey, how can you be so naughty? You're sweating all over, aren't you afraid of catching a cold?"

Yang Kang shouted "Mom", but the words on the tip of his tongue could not come out. He could only turn around and ask Qiu Chuji for help. Qiu Chuji shook his head and smiled bitterly. This evil guy wanted to do it himself. It was obviously this kid who brought up the topic, so he repeated what he had said before.

Yang Kang then said, "Mom, I'm no longer a child of three or four. I can already distinguish right from wrong. Please tell me everything so that I won't be embarrassed later."

Bao Xiruo then told Wanyan Honglie about how she was in trouble that day, how Prince Zhao came to her rescue, and how she received the news of her husband's death. Wanyan Honglie loved her deeply and obeyed her in everything. He even gave her the title of Princess Zhao and moved all the houses and belongings from Niujia Village to her so that she could live the life she was familiar with.

Yang Kang and Qiu Chuji looked at each other in bewilderment. After hearing this, they both had a feeling: how did King Zhao get to know Bao Xiruo? After asking, Yang Kang stared at Qiu Chuji, and realized that the root of the problem lies with him.

Qiu Chuji didn't understand what Yang Kang meant at first, but soon he seemed to understand. It turned out that the Guo and Yang families were really implicated by him. However, Wanyan Honglie might have had an ulterior motive in plotting against Bao Xiruo.

"Mom, how did you confirm that my biological father is dead?" Yang Kang suddenly asked.

Bao Xiruo said, "The prince said it himself. He got the news from those officers and soldiers. Your father has indeed passed away. I am a weak woman, pregnant, and powerless. I am unable to raise you to adulthood. In the end, I can only rely on the prince."

Yang Kang gradually understood. The King of Zhao hadn't used force, but had simply moved Bao Xiruo with his sincerity over the years. Yang Kang had played a significant role in this. If Wanyan Honglie hadn't adopted Yang Kang as his own son, calling him "father" and "mother" every day, they might not have been together. Bao Xiruo was indeed beautiful, and Wanyan Honglie was equally impressive, handsome and courageous.

After completing the two tasks for today, Yang Kang breathed a sigh of relief and said, "I just heard about this and I need to take it easy. Mother, please don't ask Father about this." Then he expressed his concern for Bao Xiruo before leaving the hut with Qiu Chuji.

"Do you suspect that Yang Tiexin is not dead?" Qiu Chuji's words were very direct.

Yang Kang nodded gently and said, "I do have this suspicion. If he's dead, then my father will be my father's murderer. But if he's not dead, I'm in an even more difficult situation. Although he ruined my family, he's been incredibly kind to me. What should I do in the future?"

"What do you think?" Qiu Chuji could no longer compare him with an ordinary nine-year-old child.

"Master, please make more inquiries around Niujia Village and inquire about what happened back then. A wounded and distressed man using a spear would definitely not be inconspicuous at all. Even though so many years have passed, as long as there is a trace, we can tell whether he is alive or dead. Then, we can make a plan." Yang Kang had a headache, and Qiu Chuji also had a headache looking at him, but one thing remained unchanged, he had no good feelings towards Wanyan Honglie.

"What would you do if your father really wasn't dead?" Qiu Chuji suddenly asked.

Yang Kang shook his head gently and said, "I don't know, but one thing is certain. If he's truly not dead, Mom will be completely devoted to him and will be with him through thick and thin. Father is equally devoted to Mom. The two of them will then be like fire and water, and I'll be very uncomfortable being in the middle. The best solution is for Mom to fake her own death and escape with that man, so that she won't be found by Father for the rest of her life."

"What about you? Will you continue to be your little prince?" Qiu Chuji couldn't help but ask when he heard that he didn't mention himself at all.

Yang Kang nodded gently and said, "At least I can't leave him until I've repaid his kindness. If Master wants to blame me, or even kill me, my answer will not change. I can't do anything that's beastly, or even worse than a beast."

"I hope you remember what I said today. I will leave immediately and come to you when I have news. When I am away, you should practice martial arts with all your heart. If you slack off, don't blame me for teaching you a lesson when I come back." After saying this, Qiu Chuji turned and left, leaving Yang Kang alone there in a daze. How annoying!

Forget it, I don't want to think about it anymore. Since the male master is gone, I'll go tease the female master. The whip technique she taught me is pretty good. The Nine Yin White Bone Claw and the Heart Destroying Palm are powerful, but I can't use them. This female master is really unreliable. She dares to teach anything, and her predecessor was also a fool and dared to learn anything.