Ye Fan would be surrounded by enemies at the Chu family.
He would not survive if he were to fail.
Han did not wish to see Ye Fan die if he should not succeed.
Yet, Ye Fan seemed unmoved by Han's advice.
But Han had said something that had stirred a ripple of emotion in Ye Fan's eyes.
"Chu Zheng-Liang and his son are the heads of the family now? How about him? Wasn't he the head of the Chu family?"
Despite the time that had passed, Ye Fan still avoided speaking the man's name.
That name had once been his greatest shield and the man himself a giant in his eyes.
The trust and reliance that Ye Fan previously had in the man had transformed into an equal measure of hostility.
He didn't even want to speak his name.
Han sighed. "They had a new head of the family appointed quite some time ago. Chu Zheng-Liang and his son are running the Chu family clan now. The old master went missing after he left for Japan. Young Master, if you could just make a trip to Japan..."
"Alright, you can stop right there. I'm not interested," Ye Fan cut Han off before he could go on. "It's a pity though. I was looking forward to seeing the look on his face when he sees the son that he cast aside years ago storm the Chu family. It seems that he's going to miss that."
The tone of his voice was calm. There was a smile on his face, as if he was talking about a complete stranger.
But no matter how hard Ye Fan tried to hide it, Han could hear the emotional turmoil bubbling beneath the veneer of his composure.
"They're truly father and son. They share the same character," thought Han privately
to himself.
He was both saddened and comforted by the thought.
He couldn't help but be gladdened that Chu Zheng-Hong had left the Chu family. He was glad that the elders of the Chu family had stripped Chu Zheng-Hong of his position as the head of the family.
The father and son would not have to fight each other now. A tragedy had been averted.
"Young Master, will you not reconsider your decision? Perhaps we could wait a few more years. We could storm the Chu family when we are stronger. Our chances of success would be higher." Han made another attempt to persuade Ye Fan.
But Ye Fan's mind was made.
"You want me to wait? I've waited for ten years. Haven't I waited long enough? I'm at the end of my patience. Besides, I've prepared everything. There's no point in waiting further."
"I'm just worried...” Han said anxiously.
"You don't have to worry about anything. The worst that could happen is my death. I knew that I could die when I vowed to return to the Chu family. You don't have to say anything. I've thought about everything that could happen. I know the path that I've chosen. I also know the obstacles that are standing in my way. But, so what? Storming the Chu family has been my only purpose in life. It's the reason I keep going. I won't regret my decision. It doesn't matter what kind of obstacles or how many stand in my way, and I don't care how many armies I must get through. I'll do it alone if I have to!"
The weight behind Ye Fan's words was crushing and the power and determination that he exuded was absolute.
Being on the other end of the line didn't stop Han from reeling. The deafening declaration nearly burst his eardrums.
Han decided to give up.
He couldn't stop this young man after all.
"Alright then, Young Master. Since your mind is made, I will do everything I can to aid your cause. I wish you success. Your humble servant will be awaiting the arrival of the Dragon Master at Chu Sect!”
The winds howled fiercely at the peak of Mount Yunding, sending sand and dirt flying in the air.
After ending the call, Ye Fan stood there quietly and alone until evening arrived.
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