Chapter 16: Cultivating Madman

  At night in Luojiang County, Qin Wushuang swept through the goods and prepared to set off early the next morning to return home, then go all out to cultivate and lay a foundation for the "Family Theory" three years later.

  Unexpectedly, Qin Wushuang set out from Luojiang City and all the way back to Donglintown without any obstruction or disturbance.

  Hu Ziyin and Fang Xiaozhong, who were traveling with him, found it unbelievable. Along the way, they were nervous and worried that the Zhang family would send someone to take revenge, and that the government would definitely send someone to arrest them.

  The result went straight to the Donglin Town border, still safe and unobstructed. At this time, it was only 20-30 miles away from home, approaching his own territory, and safety was naturally greatly increased.

  "Zi Yan Ge, we should be safe now!" Fang Xiao Zhong exclaimed excitedly.

  "Yes, it seems that the government is not completely controlled by those aristocratic families like Xu and Zhang after all." Hu Zhiyan also felt a great sense of relief.

  Qin Wushuang secretly found it amusing and didn't respond.

  "Haha, Wu Shuang, tell me, does this count as a classic case of an underdog overcoming adversity and defeating the powerful?" Hu Zhiyan broke free from his predicament, feeling elated.

  "What's classic?" Qin Wushuang smiled calmly, "You think you can return safely this time, is it because the government has a conscience and discovered something, or did they suddenly regret and handle things impartially?"

  "Isn't it?" Fang Xiaozhong blinked and asked.

  "Unmatched, what's going on?" Hu Ziyin still trusted Qin Wushuang.

  "It's nothing more than four words - The Daxi Family!"

  Qin Wushuang raised his arm and whipped the horse's back, making the carriage move even faster. Suddenly, he felt a sense of longing to return home.

  He couldn't wait to see his father and sister. The feeling of a wanderer returning home was a wonderful emotion he had never experienced in his past life...

  Back in Donglin Town, the three of them agreed to meet at the crossroads and visit Qin's estate when they had time, before saying their goodbyes.

  Qin Wushuang's news of killing the young master in Luojiang County had already spread to his hometown Donglintown, and the rumors were even more exaggerated than those in Luojiang County.

  Qin Wushuang drove his horse carriage on the street, and a group of pedestrians, whether they knew him or not, all greeted him with smiles, and no one saw him as just a martial arts expert anymore.

  Even those who were originally at odds with Qin Shi would put aside their previous contempt and hostility, replacing it with a smile when they saw Qin Wushuang.

  Feeling these complex gazes and smiles, Qin Wushuang sighed silently: This world is indeed realistic. Without strength, one is belittled wherever they go; with strength, even parents and relatives become distant.

  Qin Lianshan received the news brought back by the good news bearer, learned that his son returned from Luojiang County, and was overjoyed. He hung firecrackers at the gate of the manor and fired cannons to welcome him!

  Qin Yu saw her brother from afar and ran over. Qin Wusuo jumped down from the carriage, calling out: "Sister, I've bought a lot of things for you!"

  As she spoke, she took out from the carriage a finely wrapped box containing some expensive cosmetics.

  Qin Yu smiled with joy and her face lit up. She hugged Qin Wushuang's forehead and kissed him, saying: "Good job, Wushuang! I didn't spoil you for nothing!"

  The gifts for Father were also brought out, and all the servants in the house had a share.

  This made Qin Wushuang gain infinite praise as soon as he returned home. All the servants in the house praised him, saying that the young master had grown up and become sensible, and after studying in the city, he had changed a lot.

  The Qin Manor set up a grand banquet at noon that day to celebrate Qin Wushuang's triumphant return.

  The matter of beating Zhang Xian to death, Qin Lianshan did not blame his son for causing trouble, nor did he show a particularly happy expression. However, during the banquet, in his gestures and movements, it was still possible to observe the excitement and joy in Qin Lianshan's heart.

  His joy and happiness are not without reason.

  In this world where might makes right, all courtesy is false, and only defeating one's enemy is the truth.

  The son knows shame and then courage, where he falls down, where he gets up. This counterattack, this quick revenge of kindness and resentment, is the most powerful and most real!

  The Qin family has been suppressed for nearly a hundred years, how long has it been since they had such a glorious face? Qin Wushuang's victory in this battle has restored their momentum and restored the dignity of the Qin family!

  Some local tyrants in Donglin Town also sent representatives to congratulate. Qin's son defeated the young master of the Wang family in a duel, no matter what, it is the pride of Donglin Town.

  After the banquet was over, Qin Lianshan and his family of three finally had the opportunity to gather together and talk about the changes in these few months. Qin Wushuang didn't go into details, but only told them that Zhang Xian had provoked him and was killed by himself.

  Qin Yu listened and finished, hot-blooded applause erupted.

  "Good brother, this round, fought well!"

  Seeing his father just smiling, Qin Xiao couldn't help but ask: "Father, don't you think that brother's performance this time was not satisfying enough?"

  "The anger has been vented, but Wú Shuāng said it well, everything still needs to look forward. One Zhang Xian is not the greatest threat to our Qín family after all."

  It's said so, but in Qin Lian Shan's heart, his joyful heart had actually overflowed.

  A poor family's son defeats and kills a noble family's son in a duel, isn't that already the epitome of the weak overcoming the strong!

  Qin Wushuang smiled faintly and said, "Father, before I went to the Wu Tong Institute, I promised you that there are things I will do and things I won't do. Killing Zhang Xian is something I must do."

  Qin Lianshan didn't know at that time that his son had such plans. Now, thinking back, he was shocked and said: "So, Wusuo, you had planned this all along?"

  "Hmm, but Zhang Xian's death is just a beginning. The more cruel ones are yet to come."

  Qin Lianshan's expression immediately turned serious, and he nodded solemnly: "That's right, these powerful families will not give up on our Qin family's vast foundation."

  "Not giving up? Then let's try. They're after our family business, can't we be after something of theirs?" Qin Wushuang stretched lazily and stood up, stuffed a bun into his mouth and muttered, "Father, sister, I'm going to practice my skills."

  Qin Lianshan watched his son leave, with a heart full of relief. He stood up and smiled: "Xiu'er, pack your things, I'm going out for a trip."

  In the ancestral hall, Qin Lianshan reverently lit nine sticks of incense and whispered a prayer: "Ancestors with divine spirit, I, Qin's descendants, do not humiliate our ancestors' faces. Wuxia lost in the last duel, but this time she has won back with interest! Ancestors above, if my humble family Qin is to rise, all disasters will be borne by me, Qin Lianshan; all blessings will be enjoyed by my son Wuxia alone..."

  ……

  Back in her hometown, Qin Wushuang's daily life was taken care of by her sister Qin Xiu, and without the distractions of the Wu Tong Institute, she was able to focus even more intently on her cultivation.

  One day of practice, one day's work; one day without practice, ten days' slackness. Long practice makes perfect, but a pause brings relaxation.

  This matter of practicing martial arts cannot be done in a perfunctory manner for even half a day.

  Donglin Town is backed by the vast and continuous Mount Cangshan. With its proximity to the mountain, the town has relied on it as an important source of livelihood for centuries.

  To be honest, Qin Wushuang felt that for practicing martial arts, the great Cangshan Mountain behind Donglin Town was a hundred times more suitable than any Wudong Institute.

  Regardless of the harsh winter or sweltering heat, whether it's a scorching summer day or a snowy winter, Qin Wushuang persisted in climbing to the top of Mount Tai's most perilous peak every day, making it an essential part of his daily routine.

  On the steep mountain road of Mount Taihang, Qin Wushuang stepped firmly, following the mountain path and moving forward incessantly. At this time, his feet were each bound with 120 catties of iron blocks, yet he was still striding swiftly, his speed in no way inferior to that of apes traversing mountains and valleys.

  Taking the steep mountain road of Mount Tai as a challenge, even if knives were falling from the sky, he would never slack off once.

  Back in Donglin Town, Qin Wushuang felt like a fish in water. The intensity of his cultivation also increased significantly. With the vast expanse of Mount Taihang as his training environment, he could let loose and go all out.

  The experience of Wu Tongyuan made Qin Wushuang even more aware of the cruel reality of this world.

  Although Zhang Xian's affair was, at most, just a small ripple in his heart and had no impact on him. However, from this incident, we can also see the gap between the Qin family, who are considered to be of humble origin, and other noble families!

  How to bridge this gap is still a long way off.

  After understanding this gap, Qin Wusuo also understood more deeply about his father's worries that the family would fall.

  As a child, one should be filial and fraternal.

  This principle, Qin Wushuang had no experience in his previous life; but this life, he has a new understanding. Filial to his father, affectionate to his sister, for him, is no longer vague, on the contrary, gradually becoming clearer.

  Especially in this crumbling family, if one doesn't carry the family on their shoulders, losing the cold gate seat four years later is an inevitable thing.

  Once the cold door seat is lost, it will be removed from the nobility. The Qin family's welcome is absolutely a disaster. This Qin heir will also suffer the calamity of the fish in the pond!

  Thinking of this, Qin Wushuang's determination became even firmer!

  Must think of a way to maintain the Qin family for myself, for my respectable father and lovely sister!

  Of course, at this stage, one's primary task is to work hard and practice diligently.

  This reminded him of a motivational phrase from his past life - A gentleman must be broad-minded and resolute!

  This sentence was often used by the old man who taught him martial arts in his previous life to encourage him. According to the old man, it was said by Zengzi, a student of Confucius.

  Qin Wushuang didn't care who said this sentence, but he had heard the old man explain its meaning and suddenly liked this somewhat elegant ancient saying.

  A gentleman must have grand ambitions!

  In other words, it requires people to have high aspirations and not be content with mediocrity!

  According to Qin Wushuang's understanding, the world where he was reborn did not have Confucius or Confucianism. Judging solely by the level of social development, it is impossible to determine which dynasty this is in, and it may not even be on Earth.

  The only thing that can be confirmed is that the reproductive capacity of humans in this world is very strong. I heard from my father Qin Lianshan that their Baiyue country alone has a population of 700 or 800 million.

  This number shocked Qin Wusuo greatly, thinking back to the ancient history of his world, even in the most prosperous era, the population was far from reaching half of 700-800 million.

  What's more, this world is still so keen on bravery and martial arts, seeking to solve problems with force, inevitably leading to many casualties. How did the population grow in the first place?

  This world is indeed full of interesting things, worth exploring. The more I understand, the more I feel that my own horizons are really too narrow.

  This gave Qin Wushuang a new motivation, an urgent desire to go out, surging in his heart.

  Wu Xinghe of his past life was already an invincible existence in the ancient martial world. And this life's peak, what kind of realm has he reached?

  The innate determination to never give up was stirring within Qin Wusuo's bones. Since he had surpassed the pinnacle of martial arts in his past life, and this life's martial atmosphere was so dense, what reason did he have not to go all out and make a bid for it once more?

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