Ye Li couldn't help but recall the scene when he was running out of spirit stones to buy pills for Ye Hao, and he once complained about Ye Wujiu's ruthlessness, but was severely scolded by his father.
Ye Hao has always told Ye Li that no matter what happens, he must not resent Ye Wujiu, because Ye Wujiu is the person he feels most sorry for in his life.
It was not until now that Ye Li understood why his father said this, and the tangled emotions in his heart in the past were finally released at this moment.
"Grandpa, have you ever hated my dad?"
Ye Li didn't know why, but suddenly asked.
Ye Wujiu was stunned, and said with a complicated expression: "As the patriarch of the family, I hated him.
I hate why he didn't listen to my arrangement and stay in Shanhai County, but insisted on going out to explore the world. If he hadn't left the family for those five years, he would have become a master by now."
At this point, Ye Wujiu's expression changed again, becoming extremely sad, and after a pause, he continued, "But as a father, I hate myself even more.
When my son needed my support, I was powerless and could only watch him abandon his cultivation and become a useless person for the sake of the family.
Last year, I could only watch him leave this world, the elderly sending off the young.
If I have to say what I hate, I really hate my own inability to protect my family."
Ye Li didn't expect that his words would bring out such complicated emotions in Ye Wujiu.
Ye Wujiu took two deep breaths and suppressed his emotions, then looked at Ye Li and said seriously: "Ye Li, your talent is not much lower than Ye Hao, and your future achievements will not be too low.
Ye Hao fell in love with the woman from Phoenix Villa and married her home. This was his ambition.
However, this ambition also brought him disaster, so I hope you will remember no matter what, ambition should never be stronger than strength.
When you don’t have enough strength, you have to give up some things, otherwise it will bring disaster to yourself and those around you.
Okay, let’s not talk about the past anymore. You won the first place in this competition. In addition to spirit stones and elixirs, the family also gave you a special reward.
The reason why I didn't announce this reward at the meeting is because it is related to the secret of the mine tunnel, so I can't tell you directly. Do you still remember the fire eye that was discovered at that time?"
Ye Li was stunned for a moment, nodded, and said: "I still remember, but I don't know what the Fire Eye is used for?"
Ye Wujiu said: "The Fire Eye is where the natural fire spirit gathers. Together with several elders in my family, I guided the fire spirit out and made it into a Yanxi Pool.
The Yanxi Pool can not only enhance your physical strength, but also improve the purity of your fire root with powerful fire spirit energy.
Originally, I wanted to leave this opportunity to Tianyi, because after the Yanxi Pool is used once, it will take some time to fully recover.
But it was really God's will that you finally defeated him and got this opportunity.
You should go back and have some rest now. You are the champion of this competition, so you should come to the banquet tonight.
Go to the mine entrance at noon tomorrow, I will wait for you there and take you into the Yanxi Pool."
When Ye Li heard Ye Wujiu mention attending the banquet, a look of embarrassment appeared on his face, but after a while, he nodded.
The Ye family would hold banquets every year during festivals, but Ye Hao almost never attended any of them when he was alive.
When Ye Li was young, he was willing to join in the fun, but as he grew older, he felt a clear gap between himself and everyone else, and he hasn't been there for many years.
After leaving Ye Wujiu's hut, Ye Li went home to treat his wounds.
His injuries were not too serious, just minor flesh wounds, and after applying medicine, he was fine.
After changing his clothes, it was almost ten in the evening. Although he was not very willing to do so, since he had promised Ye Wujiu, he still arrived outside the Ye family compound on time.
Every year after the clan competition, the family would hold such a banquet. On the one hand, they would use the harmonious atmosphere of the collective banquet to resolve the estrangement among the younger generations caused by the victory or loss of the battle.
Secondly, it is also an opportunity to introduce the outstanding disciples in the family competition to people from various forces, big and small. After all, if nothing unexpected happens, this group of outstanding children will be the controllers of the family at all levels in the future.
When Ye Li stood at the gate of the Ye family compound, the courtyard was already full of people, most of whom were members of the Ye family, and a small number were people from various large and small forces around them.
The Ye family’s courtyard was filled with round tables, on which various delicious delicacies were neatly placed, and wine jars were stacked on the side.
The crowd, which was originally noisy, was slightly stunned when they saw Ye Li coming in. Then everyone showed an enthusiasm that was beyond Ye Li's expectations.
"Brother Li, why did you come so late? Congratulations on winning the championship today!"
A silver bell-like sound suddenly rang out from the side, and before Ye Li could react, a delicate body pressed against his arm.
Ye Li turned his head and saw a pretty face with a bit of childishness in front of him. Her skin was so delicate that it seemed as if she were born again, with a soft pink tint to it, just like honey or peach in summer, which made people want to take a bite.
Ye Li recognized the person who came. She was the granddaughter of his fourth grandfather and also his cousin, named Ye Weiqing.
Ye Weiqing is fifteen years old this year and has a great reputation in the family. It's not because she is particularly talented, but she has been naturally charming since she was a child. Although she is still in her teens, she has already mesmerized the young men inside and outside the clan.
However, although the relationship between him and the other party cannot be said to be very bad, it is not good either. It can even be said that there is basically no relationship between them. Whether they are willing to say hello when they meet depends on the mood of both parties.
Now Ye Weiqing had an intimate smile on his face, his two autumn-water eyes were full of tenderness, and he held Ye Li's arm, which made Ye Li a little difficult to get used to for a while.
He calmly and slowly pulled his arm back from Ye Weiqing's arm, forced an unnatural smile on his face, and said, "Thank you, cousin Weiqing, I just won the game by luck."
Ye Weiqing smiled softly, stretched out her hand and held Ye Li again, causing the young men next to them to look at her sideways with envious expressions on their faces.
"Brother Li, just call me Qing'er, that's what my parents call me.
Don't be too modest. The champion of every clan competition is always a person of extraordinary strength, and you are no exception.
Brother Li, you seldom attend banquets, so you must not be familiar with the people from other families. Today, many younger generations from other large and small forces are attending the banquet. Let Qing'er take you to meet them, okay
Qing'er also wants everyone to come and meet Brother Li, to let them know that Brother Li, you are my brother, and to make them envious for a while."
Ye Weiqing spoke in a charming voice, with a hint of excitement in her eyes.
Ye Li looked at the expression of the girl in front of him and immediately understood that the other party was just using him as a capital to show off to her peers and to satisfy the girl's vanity.