A Century Early in the Battle of Dou Qi

Zhao Li looked at the crowd discussing heatedly and nodded almost imperceptibly.

The awakening of self-awareness is somewhat rare on a continent where a default set of rules has formed over countless years.

He looked at Zhao Yannian beside him and asked,

"I saw you frowning at times and then looking enlightened at others. You must have your own opinions. Would you like to share them?"

Hearing this, Zhao Yannian leaned back in his chair again, resting his hands on the backrest, which was much wider than his body. He lifted one leg and rested it on the other foot, tapping the ground lightly with his toes. He said,

"I haven't been outside, so I don't know the specifics of the situation out there. But as for me, perhaps what Master Yi sought, 'Everyone Like a Dragon,' is exactly this scene before us."

He pointed to the people discussing heatedly in front.

Zhao Li's eyes brightened slightly, and his interest was piqued. He looked at Zhao Yannian with anticipation, encouraging him to continue.

Feeling Zhao Li's gaze, Zhao Yannian became even more confident. He looked at the crowd still engaged in lively discussion, already showing a hint of disdain.

"'Everyone Like a Dragon' is absolutely not about everyone being equal. I think it's more like a spirit. Just like now, a ten-year-old younger brother, not even a Dou Disciple, who would be an ant outside, can actually leave his cousin, a Great Dou Master, speechless. 'Everyone Like a Dragon' is a spirit, equality in personality; it's him being able to say no to the strong, and the strong being able to accept the weak saying no; it's the weak being able to become strong, and the strong being able to become even stronger!"

Pointing to the mountains and rivers, stirring up words! The spirit of a scholar, commanding the world!

It is precisely so!

Zhao Li looked at Zhao Yannian's confident and unrestrained appearance and was very pleased. He started clapping.

"Well said! It even makes me feel a bit excited."

Zhao Li was very satisfied, as if he saw a ray of hope! In ten years, there is one such person, then in a hundred years, there will be ten, or even a hundred! The future is promising!

Zhao Yannian was actually a little embarrassed. He quickly rushed over and pressed down on Zhao Li's hands.

"Brother, you can say more words of praise, but there's no need for applause. It's too embarrassing."

Zhao Li shook his head and chuckled at his antics, feeling that this kid really suited his temperament.

"For someone so young, you have such insight. It's rare."

Zhao Yannian, however, shook his head slightly, then with a mysterious look, slowly leaned towards Zhao Li's ear and whispered,

"Do you know Uncle Zhao Li? He's the truly amazing one. This academy was founded by him personally. Let me tell you a secret, but don't tell anyone else, okay? Uncle Zhao Li is like the Master Yi of Great Qian. He has the idea of changing this world, and this academy is proof."

He was naturally sociable, and coupled with Zhao Li's special aura, he felt very comfortable and had no reservations whatsoever.

Zhao Li remained calm, looking puzzled.

"Oh? Is there anything special about this academy? Is Zhao Li really that amazing?"

It felt quite good to be praised to his face, so Zhao Li asked naturally.

At the same time, he was also very curious why this junior could see something that the older generation in the family hadn't noticed. Of course, it was also possible that the seniors had already noticed but hadn't pointed it out.

Zhao Yannian seemed to remember something and sighed.

"You've just returned, so you probably haven't attended many classes, making it hard to say. Hmm, what did you think of this morning's class?"

"It was very interesting. The story was good. But it doesn't seem to be of much use for cultivation."

Zhao Li answered honestly. Regarding this class, that was his thought.

Zhao Yannian pointed to the family members still discussing heatedly in front and asked,

"What about now?"

Zhao Li seemed to understand something and whispered,

"You mean, this is the result of him establishing the academy? But I see many of them talking about changing things, and they're all just dreaming."

Zhao Yannian nodded. He found that Zhao Li was a smart person, and it was easy to communicate with him.

"Remember the analogy I just used? 'Everyone Like a Dragon' is this scene before us. As for them, hehe, they're just a bunch of people who don't know how good they have it. My dad always tells me how dangerous it is outside. If that were really the case, someone like him would have been killed countless times out there. Without change, how could it be his turn to be here spouting nonsense?"

He pointed to the cousin who often made personal attacks, looking somewhat disdainful, and then explained,

"Of course, this is just a conclusion I drew by applying what he said to the environment my dad described. Now, while enjoying the invisible protection brought by change, he says change is useless. He's either stupid or evil. I heard that intelligence is contagious, Brother, you should stay away from him in the future."

Saying this, he gave that cousin a deep look, as if to remember him, afraid of being infected in the future.

Zhao Li smiled. This Little Guy was really like a little adult. He saw many things very clearly. This level of talent and Comprehension seemed even stronger than when he was young.

The more Zhao Li looked, the happier and more satisfied he became, even having the idea of Taking on a Disciple.

How about taking him as a disciple and slowly nurturing him?

As Zhao Li was thinking about Taking on a Disciple, the discussions in the academy also gradually subsided.

The old Mister returned to the podium. He picked up the Storyteller's Gavel and struck it decisively, and the academy fell silent.

He first looked at everyone, a smile appearing on his face, before slowly speaking.

"Everyone, whether Great Qian is good or Great Zhou is good, everyone has an answer based on their own understanding. We are only discussing, not trying to argue about right and wrong. Just remember your current views for now. Perhaps after experiencing more things in the future, you might have new ideas. Let's end here for today."

He checked the time. It was already late, and continuing further might not be effective, so he ended the class.

He watched the students leave the classroom, feeling a little emotional, and thought of Zhao Li.

It's been ten years. I wonder how that Little Guy, who has already become a legend in their mouths, is doing now?

In the past ten years, in this academy, he had seen many good children, but the more he did, the more he felt that Zhao Li had almost surpassed the mundane world.

...

Zhao Li and Zhao Yannian left together.

Seeing that Zhao Li was going the same way, Zhao Yannian asked,

"Big Brother, aren't you going back?"

Zhao Li smiled.

"I promised to take you out to see the world. I have to tell your stubborn father, don't I?"

He had memories from birth, and among his generation, there were only a few he could get along with. This was because they were much older than him, unlike the others who were just children.

Zhao Ze was one of them, so it was a good time to go and see him too.

Hearing this, Zhao Yannian frowned slightly. He keenly sensed something was off, but for a moment, he couldn't figure out what the problem was. Instead of being happy, he was startled.

"Are you serious?"

Zhao Li naturally put on a confused expression.

"Huh? You didn't think I was just humoring you, did you? Are you going or not? Don't you want to go out and see Sword Immortals, see Fox spirits?"

Zhao Yannian's curiosity was piqued. After a moment's thought, there didn't seem to be any harm in taking him. If it worked out, great. If not, things would just go back to how they were before.

So, lost in thought the whole way, he returned home. All along the way, he felt like he was missing something, constantly pondering what exactly was wrong.

Nothing!

At the entrance, the guards bowed respectfully upon seeing Zhao Yannian. They knew that the Zhao Ze family, and indeed the entire Zhao Family, treasured Zhao Yannian greatly.

Then, they looked at Zhao Li with inquiring eyes. Zhao Li didn't make things difficult for them and revealed his identity.

"Please announce that Zhao Li is visiting."

Zhao Yannian instantly spun around, his gaze fixed on Zhao Li, filled with disbelief.

"Uncle Zhao, Zhao Li?"

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