The Wu family disciple, following the Patriarch, walked into the stone room.
After they walked into the stone room, they fixed their eyes to see Li Qiye, they couldn't help being stunned. When they looked around the stone room, they couldn't help but stare at each other.
For a while, the Wu family disciples didn't know how to express their feelings at this moment, or because of disappointment.
Because, in their imagination, if there is an ancient ancestor living in seclusion here, then the ancient ancestor should be a rare, god-intimidating existence.
However, the person in front of him seemed to be young and plain, and when he looked at him with the eyes of the sky, he was far from reaching the realm of the ancestors.
Suddenly, whether it was a disciple of the Wu family, or the head and ancestor of the Wu family, they couldn't help but glance at each other, and they didn't know what to say.
"Here, is this ancient ancestor?" After a while, a Wu family disciple couldn't help but ask softly.
However, in this case, who can answer that if they have to make them come back intuitively, then their first reaction is that they don't think Li Qiye is an ancient ancestor.
However, they didn't dare to talk nonsense before they made any conclusions. If it was really the ancient ancestor, it would really be disrespectful to the ancient ancestor.
"Patriarch, this—" the strong man with the Martial Family couldn't help but whispered to the Patriarch of the Martial Family.
At this moment, everyone was unable to determine the current situation, even the Martial Family Patriarch could not determine the current situation.
"Does your husband live in seclusion here?" After recovering, the head of the Wu family bowed to Li Qiye and said in a low voice.
However, Li Qiye sat there, motionless, and ignored them.
This made the Patriarch of the Wu Family and the others couldn't help but look at each other. Suddenly, there was a dilemma, and the Patriarch of the Wu Family couldn't determine whether the person in front of them was the ancient ancestor of their family.
However, they didn't dare to recognize each other rashly. In case, they confessed their mistakes and played an oolong. This is just a joke. It will be a great loss for their family.
"What should I do?" At this moment, the Wu Family Patriarch couldn't help whispering to the Ming Zu next to him.
At this moment, Ming Zu could not help but groan. He was not quite sure. From the perspective of the situation of the young man in front of him, he did not really look like an ancient ancestor. In the impression of, in the records of their martial arts family, it seems that no ancient ancestor can match the young man in front of him.
In terms of reason, this young man in front of him should not be the ancient ancestor of their martial arts, but in my heart, Ming ancestors are more or less expectant. If they can find an ancient ancestor, for their martial arts, It's really a big deal.
"Probably not." Li Qiye sat there, like a stone sculpture. Some disciples couldn't help but murmured: "Maybe, that's a fellow Taoist who happened to be practicing here."
Such speculation is also possible. After all, any strong monk can also practice here, and it does not belong to the territory of any sect inheritance.
"Turn over the ancient books of the family." Finally, a strong martial artist said in a low voice: "Do we have such an ancient ancestor?"
These words also reminded the Wu Family Patriarch, and immediately said in a low voice: "That's right, I brought it."
Having said that, the master of the martial arts family took out an ancient book. This ancient book is very thick, made of ice silkworm jade silk, but it has been yellowed and lacks. There is no doubt that it has been circulating for millions of years. Even longer years.
The Patriarch of the Wu family read this ancient book. On this ancient book, it records the various past of their family, and also records the ancient ancestors and deeds of their family. It also contains the portraits of the ancient ancestors. Although it is a long time ago, even some The ancient ancestor is already fuzzy, but the outline is still recognizable.
"Okay, it doesn't seem to be there." After flipping through it briefly, the Wu Family Patriarch couldn't help but muttered.
"Then, then it is not our ancient ancestor, or he is just a fellow practicing here." A martial artist said in a low voice.
Many Wu family disciples secretly nodded their heads for this view. In fact, the Wu family Patriarch also felt the same. After all, they had read this ancient family book many times.
The young man in front of him was not up to any ancient ancestor of their family. He took out the ancient books of the family to look through it, but he was only afraid that he would miss something.
"Not necessarily." At this moment, Ming Zu next to him pondered and turned the ancient book to the end. At the end of the ancient book, there are still a lot of blank papers, which means that the author did not finish the book. Ancient books, or left blank for later generations.
In this yellowed blank paper, when I turn to one of the back pages, this page is actually not off-white. There is a portrait on it. This portrait is only a few strokes and looks very vague, but it is faint. , Can still see an outline, this is a young man.
And besides such a portrait, there are pen marks. Such pen marks seem to be that the person who compiled this ancient book wanted to write some notes or words on the portrait, but most likely hesitated or did not It was certain that there were other factors. In the end, he did not write any footnotes to this portrait, nor did he specify who the person in this portrait was.
"That's it, I've turned it over before." Ming Zu whispered, his expression suddenly solemn. As the ancestor of the Wu family, Ming Zu also read this ancient book more than once.
"This—" Seeing this portrait left alone at the back made the Wu Family Patriarch's heart startled. This was left alone without any annotations.
At this moment, the head of the Wu family couldn't help raising the ancient book in his hand and contrasting it with Li Qiye who was sitting in front of him.
The portrait is only a few strokes, and the strokes are a bit fuzzy. I don’t know if it’s because of the age or the delay of the painter. In short, the painting is not clear, it looks like a contour, and it’s not a frontal portrait. , Is a profile portrait.
I don’t know if it’s because the person who painted this portrait back then was thinking about it, or because he didn’t know what the person looked like, so he could only draw a rough outline, or because for various reasons, only one side was left. Face.
No matter what it is, the portrait in the ancient book is indeed unclear and looks very fuzzy, but in the blur, the outline of a person can still be seen.
Therefore, at this time, the Wu Family Patriarch contrasted the outline on the ancient book with Li Qiye in front of him.
"Does it look like?" When the Wu Family Patriarch looked at him, he couldn't believe it and turned his body sideways. When he was leaning on his side, he compared Li Qiye with the profiled face in the portrait.
At this time, the disciples of the Wu family couldn't help but tilt their bodies, and after careful comparison, they all found that this was indeed somewhat similar.
"Yes, yes, it's a bit like." After careful comparison, the Wu family disciple couldn't help but whisper.
"This, this, maybe this is just a coincidence?" Some disciples couldn't help but question in a low voice. After all, in the portrait, it was just the outline of a profile, and it was very vague, and the specific lines could not be seen clearly.
Therefore, under such circumstances, it is impossible to confirm that the young man in front of him is the person in the portrait from a profile.
"What if, isn't it?" There is a martial artist who can't help but hesitate in his heart. A dangerous thing.
"Then, what should I do?" The disciples of the Wu family also felt that they couldn't recognize each other rashly.
An old man from the martial arts family said in a deep voice, "It's better to be cautious. In case, something happens, it may be a big blow to our family."
At this time, whether it is a powerful or ordinary disciple of the martial arts family, they are more or less worried in their hearts, afraid of confessing to the ancient ancestor.
"Why is there such a portrait in the last few pages?" A strong man in the martial arts also had such a question.
This ancient book records the various deeds of their martial arts family, as well as the ancient ancestors of their martial arts family, including portraits.
However, such a portrait was left alone at the end of the ancient book, sandwiched in the blank page, which made the later disciples of the martial arts do not understand, why is there such a vague portrait left alone here? Could it be said that it was drawn by the writers and editors at that time.
"It shouldn't be painted casually." Ming Zu said intently: "This ancient book was painted by Ji Zu. Ji Zu, among our martial ancestors, has always been famous for its rigorous learning and extensive knowledge. He couldn't just paint a portrait and leave it blank at the back." The words of Ming Zu made the Wu family disciples look at each other.
Especially the other elders of the martial arts family felt that Ming Zu’s words were justified. After all, Ji Zu was indeed a well-known ancestor in the history of their martial arts family, and he was extremely knowledgeable and rigorous in his studies.
"I'm afraid this has profound meaning." Ming Zu couldn't help but whispered.
Jizu left a portrait like this in the last few pages of the ancient books. It is absolutely impossible to paint casually, or there must be some truth in it, but Jizu didn’t mark anything in the end. As for the reason , Which makes people unable to explore.
"Then, what should I do?" At this moment, the Wu Family Patriarch couldn't help but hesitate.
"Acknowledge." Ming Zu groaned for a while, gritted his teeth, and made a bold decision.
"Really recognize it?" The Wu Family Patriarch couldn't help but be taken aback. Such a decision was rather hasty. After all, this is to recognize the ancient ancestor. What if the young man in front of him is not the ancient ancestor of his family
"Yes." Ming Zu looked solemnly.
The Wu Family Patriarch took a deep breath and looked at the other elders.
The other elders also looked at each other, you look at me, I look at you.