The Whispering Wind Sword

92. Chapter 92's

Liu Chuncao smiled bitterly, "Yes, that is, I don't know exactly what the price of dying with these kind of people of yours is."

" Hehehehe, don't think too far, soon we return to Master Chen's house, we can relax and spend the wine supply. If you want to leave it is also not too late", replied Wang Xiaho with a laugh.

Liu Chuncao laughed, for a moment the sadness was washed clean from his face. Satisfied laughing with a more serious face he said, "If indeed the selection of Wulin Mengzhu is inevitable, I think Ding Tao is indeed the best choice. Chong Weixia and Wu Liang are already expected to contest the election. But whoever from the big colleges wins, then the other four big colleges will most likely not be willing to swear allegiance."

" Yes, so did my thoughts and Master Chen's"

" But the problem is the experience and science of Ding Tao silat. I'm sure it will eventually lead to a power struggle. Do you think Ding Tao can face the heads of the great colleges?", asked Liu Chuncao.

" I was still in doubt, but after our fight this morning, there was one thought, what if we opened up to the boy all the knowledge we had. With his ability to absorb and observe, it was clear he was flourishing in every fight. We also get new thinking and progress in our science."

" Heh, I don't know, if all his supporters want to do that a little bit more will certainly add to the experience and deepening of the young man to the knowledge he has. But are there many who would like to open up their college knowledge to outsiders?", Liu Chuncao asked.

" Just fight with the young man, if necessary we go around, introduce ourselves and challenge from one college to another."

" challenging? Would it not bring down the hostility?"

" There's no need to challenge, just let's take him and we say that we intend to support him running in the election of Wulin Mengzhu, I'm sure 9 out of 10 people will challenge him to fight.", wang Xiaho replied with confidence.

Liu Chuncao tried to imagine it for a while, then laughed, "Hehehe, really, the older the more wits. Yeah I think that way will work. In addition to getting support we will also add to the young man's experience."

" Of course their science cannot be compared to the secret science of the great college, but at least DingTao's chance of winning the position of Wulin Mengzhu will be even greater."

" It doesn't matter, if we've chosen one path, there's no other way but to try our best, about the results, let's leave it to Thian alone."

" Good, good answer. Ding Tao did you hear what Pastor Liu said earlier?", Wang Xiaho asked Ding Tao.

Slowly Ding Tao turned around, his face looked solemn and resolute, not smiling, not blushing shyly or misbehaving as usual. He was silent for a long time, then slowly but clearly and without hesitation he replied, "Your uncles entrust heavy responsibilities to my shoulders. If you follow my own wishes, you will not be willing to submit yourself. But in the greater interest of the siauwtee accept it."

" What about the Huang family problem? I'm sorry Ding Tao, if this question sounds heartless to you. But there was a good chance that the young lady of the Huang family did not survive the attack. If that happens, can you still stand up and give the same answer" Liu Chuncao asked cautiously.

Wang Xiaho furrowed his brows, remembering how nervous Ding Tao was when he heard the news of the assault on the Huang family. Wang Xiaho was worried that Ding Tao would again lose control of himself. But he did not let his heart convey his worry.

But the young man turned out to be quite stern, although the sadness could not be hidden from the look on his face, his voice sounded resolute as he replied, although he said,

" Public interest must be placed above private interest. Whatever the outcome of our investigation in Wuling, uncles do not have to worry, She Ding people will not run away from the trust you give."

Liu Chun Cao looked at the young man deeply, as a man who often wandered and met various people, Liu Chun Cao was quite certain of his ability to recognize the traits of a person. While breathing out he finally said,

" I believe you…"

Wang Xia Ho smiled, Liu Chun Cao might not be the number one swordsman, but never had he met someone as determined as Liu Chun Cao. There was little resemblance to Ding Tao, but Liu Chun Cao was not a naive person, who had never seen the ugly side of the lives of the revered figures in the martial world. Liu Chun Cao is a person who tends to be critical, even cynical if he has to deal with important figures in the martial world. If people speak words about Liu Chun Cao, either with a respectful tone or with a contemptuous tone, Reverend

The traveler Liu Chun Cao always said, his mind was straight, as straight as his sword, but short as the handle of his sword.

These words were meant to demonstrate, the honesty and unpromising nature of Liu Chun Cao.

That's why it means so much if Liu Chun Cao is willing to support Ding Tao.

" Ding Tao, you should understand, the martial world, ideally founded on Yi and Xin, truth and honor. We live in our own world, free from the corrupt rule and power of government, living according to truth and honor. The reality of truth and honor, often mere words, rests on one's power to interpret them.

Relying on the sword in hand, upholding truth and justice. Who does truth and justice for? In the end we who stand in the way of the sword, are not humans who are different from other humans" Liu Chun Cao said solemnly.

" Hmm. right, swordsmanship alone will not change one's basic disposition. Just because you learn silat does not mean to be a person who understands truth and honor." - Wang Xiaho.

" It is no different from the state of government which harbors corrupt officials. The martial world was inhabited by people with the same greedy nature. Though outside he acts like a man of honor, behind him lies a cunning stratagem, a selfishness that sacrifices others for its own sake."

" It's ideal that it's Ding Tao, but it's not easy to separate what can be called a hero and what can be called a villain. Not infrequently those who are called as a hero in the martial world are real criminals. It is also possible that those who are considered heretics are only heroes who are defeated and left out" Liu Chun Cao said with a sad sigh.

In Ding Tao's mind was reflected in the sadness that emanated from the glare of the eyes of a pair of Jade Face Demons. He replied, "There must be someone willing to right those mistakes."

With a wry smile Liu Chun Cao asked back, asking,

" Why would a warrior straighten out that injustice?"

Ding Tao was silent for a moment before with a heavy heart

he replied, "Through his ability in martial arts…"

" Yes, on the basis of the power of the sword and the weapon. Sooner or later, they will realize that being alone is meaningless. To make a change, he had to gather strength, he needed the support of other warriors. Then in order to gain the power to rid the world of evil, they fell into the same pit."

Gritting Ding Tao's teeth replied, "There must be a difference, truth and justice must not change direction just seeing who is strong who is weak. Those who want to be called heroes will still stand on the right side even though they are weaker. Since truth and honor are the basic principles, fighting ability is just the tool. If the fighting ability is put in a more important place, then that's a mistake."

" What if clinging to truth and honor means death and woe? Not just for

you but also for those close to you?", chase after Liu Chun Cao.

Ding Tao's mouth was already open to answer, but it closed back when he thought further. If the danger was only to her was certainly not a problem, but if the threat came to those close to her, people like her teacher Gu Tong Dang, Huang Ying Ying, would be a problem, Murong Yunhua or Murong Huolin, could still himself say the same thing. He suddenly caught on and felt a bitterness in Liu Chun Cao's facial expression. The sadness he could feel, was also emanated from the rays of the face of the Jade Face Demon Pair.

Inwardly the question arose, 'Is he also. That's why he became so cold and cynical in judging the behavior of people in the martial world.‘

Slowly Ding Tao shook his head, he could not answer firmly for the latter,

" I don't know uncle, but once you decide on a path, then all the bitter sweetness must be accepted. Siauwtee alone could answer with confidence that the threat to me would be faced with a heavy chest…"

" I understand.", said Liu Chun Cao with a bitter smile.

" Ding Tao, that doesn't mean you can't do anything to eradicate evil, help the weak, establish the truth and act in your honor. It's just how far you can go, it will ultimately depend on how much power you have, both alone and seen from the number of your supporters" Wang Xiaho said, not wanting Ding Tao to be influenced by Liu Chun Cao's pessimistic outlook on life.

Reflecting on Wang Xiaho's words, Ding Tao understood what Liu Chun Cao objected to. His brain is watered enough to see the connection between one thing and another. If a person is obsessed with making changes and realizes that he needs power to make changes, then it is not impossible that the person will fall into the pursuit of power, to forget his initial motivation. The second danger comes when he manages to gain the great power, which he needs to make a change, will he remain steadfast in his original stance? Would he not be tempted to harness that power for his own sake?

Ding Tao also understood the hope placed by

Wang Xiaho on his shoulder. Ding Tao felt very

grateful for the appreciation and trust that Wang Xiaho has placed in him. But logically Ding Tao was more in agreement with Liu Chun Cao.

Sighing the young man finally said, "Uncle Wang, Reverend Liu, I think siauwtee has understood by now. Either Siauwtee became Wulin Mengzhu or not. Either siauwtee becomes the strongest or not. One thing siauwtee can say, siauwtee promises to stand firm on the basis of truth and honor."

Looking at Liu Chun Cao, bowing respectfully he said, "Priest Liu, thank you for reminding the siauwtee of the top priority in the life of a human being."

Liu Chun Cao nodded in satisfaction. Wang Xiaho instead felt a little worried and quickly added,

" Ding Tao doesn't mean you can be careless in trying to get the title of Wulin Mengzhu."

" Yes siauwtee understood, the siauwtee will do its utmost to achieve the strength and power necessary to effect change. At the same time will always remember what underlies the pursuit. But when the pursuit leads to things that violate the principles that are being fought for, it means it's time to stop and find another way."

Wang Xiaho was initially dissatisfied with Ding Tao's reply, in contrast to Liu Chun Cao's growing determination to support Ding Tao. But as Wang Xiaho pondered further on Ding Tao's answer, Wang Xiaho nodded in agreement. Because what does it mean to support Ding Tao to become Wuling Mengzhu, if in the end Ding Tao does not bring improvement, if Ding Tao turns into a hypocrite, a selfish and cunning man who is characterized by honor? More important than what the young man could achieve, was the firmness of his disposition.

" Yes, I can finally understand." said Wang Xiaho as he looked at Ding Tao and Liu Chun Cao with a wise smile.