Bengtie: My death fueled their madness.

Jing Yuan showed approval, but did not comment on Yan Qing's words.

An angle that even a teenager could think of, yet an old thing that has lived for thousands of years hypnotizes itself into something unimaginable.

Once bitten by a snake, they become overly cautious, clinging to outdated and antiquated rules and regulations.

They only use rigid and inflexible methods to leave a stereotypical imprint of the era of calamities they experienced on future generations.

Times are constantly changing; it is laughable to remain in the past instead of actively exploring and adapting.

"Yanqing doesn't understand complicated things. I just feel that... Grandmaster is fully entitled to reclaim his rightful achievements and status..."

"Yanqing, there's no need to bring this up again; it won't do your great-grandfather any good."

Before Qi Zhimu could express his opinion, Jing Yuan shook his head first.

"...Why?"

"Because that's how the Immortal Ship is designed," Jing Yuan said, a statement that sounded rather old-fashioned at first glance.

"Can't public opinion supersede certain regulations?"

"..." Jing Yuan sighed helplessly.

Yanqing usually has many curious questions, but the ones she asked today were too sharp and sensitive.

Qi Zhimu felt alright, but a hint of relief unconsciously crept into his smile.

The smile on Bai Lu's lips faded slightly as she pondered how to explain herself.

Not long ago, Jingyuan had also talked about Yanqing's personality.

If you treat him like a child, he will act like an adult.

If you treat him like an adult, he will show his childlike nature.

Seeing that they were all unwilling to talk, Bailu thought it best to continue letting her be the one to shatter the innocent fantasies of the young boy.

"Yanqing, the teachers in the school only teach students compulsory knowledge and cognition, but many things in life, even for adults, are just the same."

"When regulations are trampled on, they bring a heavy price to those who abide by them."

"You only saw your great-grandfather use the power of the Jianmu tree to eliminate Shuhu, and in your understanding, this was a righteous act that deserves respect."

"But you didn't see the fact that Danfeng, the former guardian of Jianmu, was blamed for failing to protect Jianmu due to your great-grandfather's actions, which plunged the entire Luofu Chiming into dire straits."

"Back then, your great-grandfather used his relationship with Danfeng to gain enough trust, ostensibly to visit Lin Yuan Realm, but in reality, to scout the place in advance."

"It was because of this incident that Danfeng chose to entrust the Dragon Sovereign's legacy to me more than seven hundred years ago."

"He was disappointed with some of the internal conditions of the Ming Dynasty and became weary of it, so he took extreme actions. During his bail period, he committed one of the ten unforgivable crimes: the massacre of his own people."

"In the end, he was reborn as a human, forced to leave his homeland and wander the stars..."

"Whether he cares about this outcome or not, and whether he regrets it or not, he is ultimately a victim."

Yanqing was stunned; she hadn't considered this possibility beforehand.

Bai Lu continued softly, "The moment the rules are established, they create enormous benefits for those who break them."

"The benefits your great-grandfather received were ultimately not exactly honorable, even if he had no other choice..."

"So, do you understand now?"

"Danfeng is gone, and your great-grandfather will never be forgiven. Given his character, how could he possibly accept the profound respect of countless Immortal Ship citizens?"

"Some people don't care because their position and perspective have never been affected by the negative influence of your great-grandfather."

"But some people will be different."

"If my understanding of your great-grandfather's character is still relevant, then the above should be the biggest reason. As for the other reason..."

Bai Lu paused for a moment, then suddenly let out a cold laugh and began to recount a history that was half true and half false.

"When certain rights that should not exist supersede heroes, heroes have no freedom in the face of power. More often than not, they are tools, pawns used to control the direction of public opinion."

"Looking back thousands of years, when Emperor Gong Siming was still human, he and a few of his ancestors realized early on the disasters that could result from complete immortality."

"They tried their best to dissuade them, but how many people can resist the temptation of immortality, causing countless people to lose their minds."

"Left with no other choice, the Emperor Bow could only fire an arrow at the sacred Jianmu tree to show his resolve, and the result was..."

"The nobles of the immortal ship who had taken the elixir of immortality were filled with shock and rage, and they found him guilty."

"If it weren't for the hero's past achievements and his popularity, the punishment would probably not have been as simple as freezing him into hibernation."

"Yanqing, think about it. Even the heroes who initially saved the Immortal Ship and made great contributions were like this."

"Your great-grandfather's current outcome is the result of the Marshal's rationality and the efforts of your master."

"More than seven hundred years have passed, and those parasites in the council of elders still hold a grudge about this matter, disliking your great-grandmaster, as well as your master Jingyuan and grandmaster Jingliu."

"Every member of the elders was itching to do something, but they dared not do anything openly because of the Marshal's prestige."

"Is it worth it to drag your great-grandfather back into this alliance, just to regain his former identity and title of Instant Blood Ember Rainbow?"

"How wonderful it is now, to travel through the starry sea with Archivist's rainbow chariot, to uphold galactic justice as a sea patrol knight, and to settle scores with gusto."

"Never mind who else is envious, at least your general and I are definitely very envious."

Bai Lu's words had a profound impact on Yan Qing's young mind.

Putting aside his time on military campaigns and his duties as a guard, he never expected—

Despite living a carefree life where he only had to eat the general's food, use the general's things, and pitifully beg the general for help every month, the general carried such a complex burden.

"After the general's name is etched in history, what else can be done?"

Yanqing remembered the question she had once asked Jingyuan.

The general said at the time that he had never even considered becoming a general, so he couldn't answer and told him to figure it out himself...

At the time, he couldn't understand it, but now, after hearing what the Dragon Lord said, Yan Qing's bewildered heart suddenly vaguely understood some of the reasons.

"...What did the General aspire to become back then?"

"Hmm? This one, the sea patrol knight."

"Where is Lord Dragon?"

"Board the Star Train and become an unnamed traveler on a pioneering journey."

"Forehead……"

No wonder he was so envious. His great-grandfather had a bit of both paths. If he wanted, a hitchhiker could become an anonymous passenger at any time.

The general wouldn't lie to him. The Dragon Lord and the general have an excellent relationship and were once comrades-in-arms. The Dragon Lord has no motive or need to lie to him.

…He had overestimated the entire Immortal Ship Alliance.

It turns out that the beauty of Luofu was simply due to the fact that people living under the general's rule were completely unaware of the many complexities behind the scenes.

Grandmaster's decision not to relive the past was indeed a wise one.

Seeing that Yanqing seemed to have matured a lot in a short period of time, Jingyuan couldn't help but feel gratified.

Talent, skill, perseverance... Yanqing has it all.

What they lack is life experience, setbacks, and hardships.

Only when one learns to humbly view the world and temper one's sharpness will one be considered truly mature and capable of shouldering great responsibilities.

Bringing Yanqing to Qingxinju was indeed a good decision.

The deeds of the grandmaster alone are enough to benefit the carefree young man greatly.

At that moment, the doorbell rang again.

Qi Zhimu wondered to himself, who else would ring the doorbell when they came to visit?

"It's Danheng. I invited him here, and he's the only one who's willing to come, and he's even coming with his companions because of you."

Bai Lu's expression was slightly complicated, as if she were filled with emotion.

She felt a pang of sadness that Danheng had found a new and important companion, and a sense of unease that several more nameless travelers, who were walking the path she admired, were about to arrive.