<h4>Chapter 717: This Is The Pugilistic World! (2)</h4>
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Han Zhan Meng continued seriously. “You killed the people who offended you, but those who did are undoubtedly people of influence. This influence they have is reflective of the responsibilities they carry. You thought that since they offended you, they should die! But at the same time, as you kill, you also kill off the hope of the lives of some innocent people!”
Jun Mo Xie did not disagree, but began to reflect on these words.
“In Blizzard Silver City, we gave great care to the Xiao Family due to our ancestral teachings! But ultimately, no matter how powerful or influential the Xiao Family is, they are still the subordinates in Blizzard Silver City and will never be the Lord of Blizzard Silver City!
“Just like the men under the Jun Family. They also have their own affairs, but when resolving an issue, they will bring out the name of the Jun Family and use it as a shield! This may not leave a positive image all the time, and even if it may seem like it does not do much damage currently, it will eventually causes grave impacts someday.
“Simrly, would you kill off a capable subordinate immediately just because hemitted some offense and ruined the reputation or harmed the lives of innocent people? Or make him apologize to your enemies? Beg for their forgiveness? I believe you would not; if you were capable of this, you would not be that domineering Third Young Master Jun!”
“And neither would I, nor Blizzard Silver City do the same! Because at that time, the Xiao Family was the central force of Blizzard Silver City! And the Jun Family back then was too weak, so weak that it was not worth my attention!”
As horrible as Han Zhan Meng made it sound, it was all the truth.
“Even today, you are able demand for justice and get your revenge only because the Jun Family had managed to sessfully rise back up,” Han Zhan Meng said. “There are countless ways to demand reason and seek justice. But that is only applicable to ordinary people—you cannot deny this! Only power and abilities are taken in consideration when ites to people of power! Justice is determined by power! As long as you have power, you have reason! No one would choose to offend someone of greater power and risk getting killed for the sake of their reasons and belief!”
“Among the higher ss, sacrificing for the greater good is almost non-existent! It’s always easier said than done.” Han Zhan Meng scoffed sarcastically. “The saying: ‘The prince will be punished by the samew that governs the people if they were tomit an offense’ was set by rulers, but in reality, for the tens of thousands of years, which prince did not have the blood of others on his hands? But when did they really get punished? Even if it’s not the prince but the son of a magistrate, do they really ever get punished? It’s only a pleasant saying.”
“The distinction in status has been set clear from this seemingly fair and impartial saying. In reality, this is the same as saying, ‘if the Prince is tomit an offence, who dares to arrest him?’” Han Zhan Mengughed sarcastically.
“With regards to that incident, the Han Family can only apologize, and that is the most we can do. When the Xiao Family wanted to wipe the Jun Family out, the only reason you were able to live till today is because Yan Yao threatened with her life in exchange for your safety! And that is why you can even seek revenge today! Based on this point alone, not only does the Han Family have no responsibility to the Jun Family, we also did you a favor!”
“That is the truth, no matter how you try to deny it.” Han Zhan Meng continued coldly. “Precisely because the Jun Family was too weak back then! Had the Xiao Family wiped you out, it would have made no difference to us! Isn’t the only reason why you can seek revenge today is because you have sufficient power and ability today?”
“I agree with Master Han. I feel the same!” Jun Mo Xie spoke in an equally sincere and genuine manner. “Indeed, this is the pugilistic world! It is a ce that leaves little choices. Everything is determined by power and strength, and justice is determined by fists. There was nothing wrong with what the Blizzard Silver City did then. I can understand!
“But understanding is one matter; how to react is another! I still seek an exnation from you, and it is just as Master Han said, precisely because the Jun Family has the power to do so now! We did not do so back then because we were too weak; it would have been the same as disgracing ourselves.”
Jun Mo Xie spoke honestly. “You said that the Han family did the Jun Family a favour, but I cannot agree with this statement because you did it not for the Jun Family but for your own daughter’s sake, so please don’t ever say that you did us a favor or anything of such sorts.
“So Blizzard Silver City still has to pay the price!” Jun Mo Xie said mercilessly. “Just as Master Han said earlier, ‘This, is the pugilistic world!’”
“That’s right! This is the pugilistic world.” Han Zhan Meng said sorrowfully after a while.
“Mo Xie! Can’t you spare Blizzard Silver City?” Han Yan Yao stood up and pleaded. “How could your Third Uncle and I face each other like this...”
“Spare Blizzard Silver City?” Jun Mo Xie looked at her, but slowly shook his head determinedly. “Impossible!”
“Back down, Yao’er! This matter does not concern you!” Han Zhan Meng scoffed and faced Jun Mo Xie. “If that is the case, may I ask how the Han Family should pay this price that Third Young Master Jun speaks of? What sort ofpensation will the Jun Family, or rather, Third Young Master Jun, be satisfied with?”
Jun Mo Xie was taken aback by this question.
While Blizzard Silver City had an undeniable responsibility to answer for, so did the Han Family.
But how should it go about being done? How should they pay? This remained to be a big question. If the Han Family suffered, it would still be a tragedy for Jun Wu Yi and Han Yan Yao! Furthermore, the Han Family was not directly involved in that incident back then, and the most they did was keep silent and watch the Xiao Family carry out their acts. Only in the end did they intervene and prevent the Xiao Family from wiping out the Jun Family. Even if they were responsible, how big a price should do they have to pay?
While the Jun Family was innocent in that incident, the same could be said of the Han Family too.
But Jun Mo Xie was not willing to let it go this easily!
Numerous lives were lost from the Jun Family; how could this debt be let go of this easily!
But both parties were equally at a loss for words.
This question was like a hot potato; neither party was willing to catch it in their hands.
After a while, Jun Mo Xie spoke. “Back then, while the Han Family did not intend to defend the Jun Family, Third Aunt was ready to risk her life to protect the Jun Family, so for Third Aunt’s sake, Master Han can make the decision on this matter. But I only have two requests: first, do not hurt the rtionship between Third Uncle and Third Aunt; second, this price must be paid!”
There was no way to go about this. Nothing seemed appropriate.
The witty and cunning Jun Mo Xie was stumped this time. Having no idea was one matter, and how to handle it was another. The more he pondered, the more irritated he became, and even the way he spoke became demanding.
“You are clearly making it difficult for me! How could there be a solution that gives the best of both worlds!” Han Zhan Mengughed bitterly. “I might as well go by the way you said it! You can do whatever you want to the Han Family! I also have only two requests: first, Yao’er must be happy; second, we are willing to pay the price!”
Jun Mo Xie was caught by surprise. “How could Master Han be this shameless!” Han Zhan Meng had conveniently threw the problem back at Jun Mo Xie!
Han Zhan Meng onlyughed bitterly. <i>You were not shameless when you made those terms? But it is shameless when I do the same? This young fellow is truly someone of the pugilistic world; he has already mastered the knack of being shameless and thick-skinned!</i>
“I’ll leave this matter to Master Han! This is such a headache!” Jun Mo Xieughed. “By the way, I’d like to trouble Master Han with telling the people of the three Holy Lands to meet at the foot of the sword peak for the final battle tomorrow! This battle shall determine victory or defeat!”
“The foot of the sword peak?”
“That’s right!” Jun Mo Xie confirmed, a malicious glint shed across his eyes.
Seeing that cold glint in Jun Mo Xie’s eyes, Han Zhan Meng could not help but shudder.
“This matter is between the us and the three Holy Lands; I hope Blizzard Silver City will not interfere.” A yful glint shed across Jun Mo Xie’s eyes. “I will also send a letter of challenge after Master Han goes back to convey the message.”
“Alright!” Han Zhan Meng agreed quickly and said. “But regarding that price... I still think it is better for Third Young Master Jun to decide what is more appropriate... We’re willing to listen to your decision...”
“I can’t! I’m not suitable for it.” Jun Mo Xie continued with incredulous sincerity. “Such a huge matter as this needs an Elder to make the decision. My Third Uncle and I are unable to do so, which only leaves my grandfather, but he is so old with age and it’s not suitable for him to travel. Since Master Han is an elder as well, you are most suitable for making the decision! I am sure you will not treat us too shabbily.”
Han Zhan Meng was enraged.
<i>Despicable! Shameless! You can make decisions when you took your revenge, but when ites to this matter you are unsuitable?!</i>
Han Zhan Meng felt that if he continued to banter with this fellow, he might faint from anger. He unhappily dragged his daughter out of the cave and down the peak, not speaking a single word to Jun Mo Xie. But he was surprised that when he pulled his daughter out this time, Han Yan Yao did not resist or argue but allowed him to drag her down obediently!
<i>What is this? Why is she obedient? </i>Master Han was truly troubled...
Watching these two leave, Jun Mo Xie finally decided to make a move as well.
Before he left, he look one final admiring look around and muttered, “Such a straight mountain peak... What a pity for it to copse...”
Then he disappeared with a sh.