The sun was shining brightly outside the lobby, but it was empty and dark inside. From a distance, his face could not be seen clearly, but Yang Yi could be sure that the master of Miluo Sect, who was sitting high and dangerously in the middle, was not his brother Yang Hu. This was an instinctive intuition. There is no doubt about it. Yang Yi seemed to have stepped on the air and rolled down the cliff. Hope was like sand in his hands. The tighter he held it, the faster it drained away. His face was changing, and his heart was in turmoil, unable to calm down.
"You were born in the Yang family of Heshuo, and your real name is 'Yang Chen'. Do you have proof?" Sect Master Wei's voice was distant and high-pitched, and there was no hint of joy or anger.
Yang Yi was slightly startled when he heard this, and subconsciously said: "Certificate?"
Wei Shiqi made it clear directly and said: "Is there a jade tablet as proof?"
Yang Yi suddenly realized and realized that although Sect Leader Wei was not his brother Yang Hu, he was very close to Yang Hu and talked about everything. They even knew such secret things. He immediately took out a jade plaque from his arms. , stepped forward a few steps, raised his hands and offered it.
Wei Shiqi reached out and made a move, and the jade plaque slowly flew up and fell into his palm. He looked down and saw the fine mutton fat white jade, which was warm to the touch. The familiar "Three Yang Kaitai" pattern was exquisitely carved, and there was no single mistake. , in the lower right corner there is the word "Destroy" inlaid with gold thread. It is the size of a pet head and full of energy.
Although the appearance of the two is not very similar, as evidenced by the jade plaque, Yang Yi must be the unfilial disciple Yang Ban who has a bad reputation. Wei Shiqi said slowly: "The Yang family of Heshuo is a well-known wealthy merchant in the north. Their business is spread across three towns in Hebei. They are powerful and wealthy. It is said that the eldest brother of the Yang family, Yang De, is greedy for the beauty of a seductress and covets the family property. , colluded with the Donghai Sect to lure the wolf into the house, and as a result, more than 300 people in the family were brutally affected, and no one was spared. Is this possible? "
Yang Yi was silent for a moment, then said solemnly: "This is indeed the case, and I did it."
The past that had been buried for many years resurfaced again. Although it was old news from the mortal world, it related to Yang Hu and the Donghai Sect, which aroused his long-lost interest. Wei Shiqi said: "Let's start from the beginning."
Yang Yi's face twitched slightly, and memories came back like debris. Those young and frivolous impulsions seemed so ridiculous now, but he had no regrets. Without that big disappointment, how could he have devoted himself to the Tengxiao Sect and embarked on the journey? The path to immortality? The Yang family in Heshuo has many mouths in the house, and it has become his stepping stone. One drink and one peck are all predestined.
Memories are like a river. He can't help but go back to the distant past. After many years, old scars are reopened. Pain and pleasure are mixed together. His breathing stops suddenly, but his heart beats powerfully.
In the third town of Yangshi Fujia in Heshuo, the brothers Yang Sanggui and Yang Zigui, the eldest brother, are very close. They have been in power together for more than thirty years. As they get older and their energy is declining, they begin to think about their future successors. The Yang brothers each have a son, Yang Sanggui's son is named Yang Ke, and Yang Zigui's son is named Yang Hu. Unless something unexpected happens, the future patriarch will not be chosen between the two.
Yang De is calm and early-witted, while Yang Hu is free from impetuousness. As the saying goes, "Three-year-olds look young, seven-year-olds look old." The tribesmen naturally believe that the calm Yang De is more suitable for taking charge of the power of the Yang family. This view is always revealed inadvertently, and over time, Subtly, Yang Jian also regarded the clan leader as a treasure. However, what everyone did not expect was that the Yang brothers actually tended to promote Yang Hu. In order to sharpen his son's temperament, Yang Zigui even used his connections and spent huge sums of money to send him to the Huashan sect and worship him in the Hechuan Valley. The disciples should be named as disciples.
For Yang Jian, he fell from the clouds and fell to the ground, with a bruised nose and a swollen face, and stars in his eyes. The strange eyes of the tribe seemed to imply something. He also heard some rumors, saying that he was not of Yang family blood, but was adopted from outside. He is a bastard, and you must not leave the Yang family's ancestral property in his hands.
After all, Yang Jian was young and could not withstand the blow or restrain his impulse. He rushed into the study at all costs and asked his father and uncle why they were so unfair. He didn't get any explanation. He was given a beating that was so painful that it hurt his muscles and bones. He had to lie down for three months and could barely get out of bed with crutches.
Yang Chen's temperament changed drastically from then on, and he became taciturn, but there was a fire burning in his heart.
Yang Sanggui treated his son without hypocrisy and punished him by being grounded for half a year and locked in the study to read books by sages in order to sharpen his character and repent. The Heshuo Yang family's industries are spread across three towns in Hebei Province. They have power over the government and the opposition, and are as rich as any country. The houses value doing business first and being an official second. Only by collusion between officials and businessmen can they enjoy long-term prosperity and wealth. Yang Sanggui's move made it clear that he had given up on Yang Jian and did not expect him to succeed. He would just treat him as if he did not have a son and have an extra louse on his body to raise him for the rest of his life. Yang Hu became a figure that attracted everyone's attention. He was proud of the spring breeze and had horse hoofs. He was cheered by everyone and embarked on the journey to become a disciple of the Huashan sect. However, Yang Chen was depressed. He only had a meager meal all day long. He didn't even have a maid by his side, only a crippled old servant. Fu stayed outside the door and never left.
After learning from the painful experience, Yang Chu was puzzled. Even if he was reckless, impulsive, ignorant of etiquette, and bumped into his father and uncle, he would not have suffered such a severe beating. He would have been locked in the study and grounded before he could recover from his injuries. These are not father and son, they are clearly enemies! He doesn't look like Yang Sanggui, nor does he look like Yang Hu. I used to hear people pointing fingers behind my back, but didn't take it to heart. But now I'm gradually coming back to my senses, and I'm afraid that "wild species" may not be groundless. .
Ah Fu followed Yang Sanggui's advice and watched closely. Although he was disabled, he had practiced a few fists and kicks. Yang Chu was no match for him, so he could only obey and suffer in the study. That half-year period was tantamount to torture for Yang Jian. The double physical and mental blow made him lose his appetite and his days were like years.
After the confinement was over, Yang Sanggui called his son to him and scolded him sternly, telling him to restrain his temper and take care of himself, to know how much he weighed, to go to the accountant's office honestly, and to be a careful person with his tail between his legs. Yang Jia listened to his ears, heart-wrenching every sentence, gritted his teeth and endured it, and he was obedient and didn't say anything back.
Yang Sanggui finally thought of his friendship for more than ten years and did not kick him out of the house.
The sixth uncle, Yang Lougui, felt pity for Yang Chuan when he saw that he was unhappy and took the initiative to invite him out to relax. Yanglougui is an outlier in the family. He has an eccentric temperament, hates being greeted and sent away, and is keen on hunting. He often does not go home for several months, and goes to the barren mountains and wilderness of the Northeast, galloping in the vast snow forest, chasing wild boars and roe deer.
Nestling in a cold and damp room, learning to do accounting from a group of accountants, this did not appeal to Yang Jie at all. He couldn't help but beg his father to let him go with Uncle Six. When he came back, he would change his mind and go to the accountant's office honestly. Be an apprentice. Yang Sanggui finally relented and entrusted his son to his sixth brother, and they went hunting in the Northeast together to relax.
In this way, Yang Jie spent a carefree time. Snowfields, dense forests, strong wine, fast horses, bonfires, and wild game all occupied his mind and excluded all unsatisfactory things.
