Eternal Honor
Chapter 14: Decide
"Fuchen, in just 3 days, the Tempering Pool will be opened. I'll fight for you."
Finishing the dinner, Li Tianhan and Shen Yuyan held a family discussion with their son.
Li Fuchen replied in a positive tone, "Dad, if it's mine, I'll eventually get it. I will not force the impossible."
Hearing that, Li Tianhan nodded. Seeing Li Fuchen show such maturity, he was secretly proud of his son. Everything about Li Fuchen was very good, except for his bone skeleton. Had it been a 1-star bone skeleton, he was confident he could have earned a spot in the Tempering Pool for him. But with a normal bone skeleton, it was almost impossible.
The worried Shen Yuyan commented, "There are 6 Tempering Ponds in total among the 4 major clans, and there are only 5 opening disciples for the Cang Lan Sect. It's still better to try to get a place in the Tempering Pool ."
Li Fuchen might be one of the top 5 right now. But 2 months later, it was all unexpected. Moreover, except for the 4 major clans, many other clans they would send out smaller descendants to enter the genius contest as well.
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3 Days later
Li Tianhan was at odds with the elders.
"My son may only have a normal bone skeleton, but everyone's perception is different. Even within Yunwu City, he was considered one of the best. If he could enter the Tempering Pool, it would increase the chance to find out how incredible he was to get the top 3 in the tournament."
One of the elders nodded in agreement, "Li Fuchen's perception is indeed undeniable and to defeat Yang Qi and Guan Peng proved so. I'm sure we should consider this when making a decision."
"I agree." Agree to another elder.
These elders were impartial, as they were still human and liking was a common practice. The two elders who sided with Li Tianhan, naturally had a close relationship with him.
In response to the comment, Li Yunhai's father Li Tieshan burst into laughter, "A normal bone skeleton would only be a normal skeletal one. Who cares if he shows potential now? He will lose when he reaches the next cultivation stage.Unlike my son Li Yunhai, his innate talent is incredible and on top of that, he has a 2-star bone skeleton. Choosing him for the Tempering Pool would be much more reliable. I believe the elders sitting here will not risk their treasures on a normal bone skeleton right!?"
The choice of words Li Tieshan spoke of the thoughts of the majority of elders. Risking one's chances on a normal bone skeleton was too great a risk, if Li Fuchen was unable to make any profit in the future, their efforts during these 2 years would be in vain.
But Li Yunhai was different. Even if he was unable to produce an exception result in the future, with his 2-star bone skeleton, a certain result could be guaranteed.
"I don't agree." Objection Li Tianhan. He debated, "Always trying to be 'safe' and not taking any risks is the reason why our Li Clan is in decline. The bone skeleton did indeed reflect one's innate physique, but in this world, did a normal bone skeleton have no potential at all? I guess not. 3000 miles away from Yunwu City is the city lord of Chaoyang City which also has a normal bone skeleton. But what he has achieved now has surpassed our 3-star bone skeleton, the ruler of our own city From my point of view, whoever showed the most talent should be the one who entered the Tempering Pool, and not just based on the bone skeleton.If that is the case, why should there be a contest for the Cang Lan Sect? choosing their disciple, they might as well choose a person with a good bone skeleton?"
The conference hall was completely quiet. Li Tianhan's speech made all the elders think hard.
Assessing the situation, Li Tieshan furrowed his brows and decided to speak up, "The decline of the Li Clan might not be because we are looking for reliability. Luck, over the past decade, the luck of our clan is not very good. There aren't many appearances of star bone skeletons, but this time it's different, my son Li Yunhai has a 2-star bone skeleton. Everyone, the topic now was about the 2-star bone skeleton. Our Li Clan does not have a 2-star bone skeleton in ten years, missing this opportunity, will result in our Li Clan never rising again."
Li Tieshan gave his ace in the hole with that statement.
The conference hall was silent again.
All the elders pondered deeply with their heads bowed.
"Father and fellow elders, with respect to the slot for the Tempering Pool. Let Li Yunhai enter." Li Fuchen's voice echoed.
Li Tianhan looked at Li Fuchen, startled.
Although he was not very confident, but among the elders, there were a number of people who supported him. With this proclamation, he had decided his support. For a moment, Li Tianhan was exasperated and angry, and felt Li Fuchen walk out of his place.
Li Yunhai was in a daze and glanced at Li Fuchen because he had been fooled.
In fact, up until this point, he had started to get nervous.
He had initially speculated that all the elders would support him, but the results were far off. But now that Li Fuchen made this statement, all the elders would change their minds about Li Fuchen right now.
"Has he gone mad? He can't act on good intentions right?" Li Yunhe who was sitting beside Li Yun Hai commented.
In his view, Li Fuchen did not have the confidence nor guts to assume his future achievements due to his poor bone skeleton.
"Fuchen, give father an explanation." , Son Li with Tianhan who firmly saw his expression.
Li Fuchen began his explanation, "First, Li Yunha's bone skeleton is certainly better than my bones, I don't want the Li Clan to take any risks because of me. Second, I have confidence that even without entering the Tempering Pool, I will reach the top 5 in the contest and become a disciple of the Cang Lan Sect."
What he did was for the sake of his father Li Tianhan. He did not want to burden his father, due to the potential for an unknown prospect in a year or two. If he were to enter the Tempering Pool, it would put great pressure on his father.
"Good, you are ambitious, worthy to be the son of our Li Clan." Praise one of the elders.
"Being very ambitious at this age, a bright future awaits you. Too bad, there was only a slot for the Tempering Pool. Had it not been, it would have been yours."
The elders were originally in a dilemma. Now that Li Fuchen helped them solve the problem, they gave a different view of Li Fuchen.
"Sister Fuchen is too domineering."
Among the people present, Li Xiaodie looked to admire Li Fuchen. She was related to Li Fuchen with her maternal bloodline, so as not to prevent him from admiring her cousin.
"Then it's done! The one who entered the Tempering Pool this year, was Li Yunhai."
Li Tianhan looked deeply at his son. He could see in his son's eyes, full of courage, conviction, and wisdom.
Right now, he understood Li Fuchen's intentions. Feeling funny and funny at the same time. He racked his brains to get a place for his son, but he did not expect his son to be the one to ruin his plans.
Thus, Li Yunhai entered the pond to temper his physique. Li Fuchen as usual, visited the Misty Mountains every 2nd or 3rd day, and studied the Red Jade Technique at dusk.
As the day of the contest drew near, the atmosphere of Yunwu City began to rise.
Usually when Li Fuchen went to Yunwu City, he would meet some members of the Li Clan who were walking around. But now, it was a coincidence that he could see it. Even if they saw them, they would be in a hurry. It seemed that even the disciples who had not shown promise were urged by the elders to cultivate.