“‘Master’s matter…'”
Tangtang looked a bit puzzled as he gazed at Ye Wanwan. “Mom, what’s going on with Master?”
“Do you know why your master hates people from the ancient clans so much?” Ye Wanwan asked.
Although Ye Wanwan knew that Yishui Han had a deep-seated conflict with the ancient clans in Independent State, she didn’t know the origin of this conflict. Moreover, she believed that Yishui Han’s hatred for the ancient clans couldn’t be so simple.
Independent State had five major ancient clans: the Si Clan, the Jiang Clan, the Yin Clan, the Huo Clan, and the Ying Clan. Yishui Han didn’t have a grudge against a specific ancient clan; his enmity extended to all of them.
“Mom, I know a bit,” Tangtang finally spoke after a moment of silence.
Hearing Tangtang’s words, Ye Wanwan’s eyes lit up slightly. She had only asked out of curiosity, not expecting Tangtang to actually have some gossip to share.
“Tangtang, tell Mom what you know,” Ye Wanwan said with a smile.
“But… Mom, Master doesn’t like others to know about his story,” Tangtang hesitated.
Ye Wanwan: “…”
It seemed that Yishui Han did have quite a story, and he didn’t want others to know about it. The more secretive he was, the more curious Ye Wanwan became.
“Tangtang, your master is right. You must never tell anyone, or he’ll definitely be unhappy if he finds out…” Ye Wanwan said, but then she smiled faintly, “But… am I just anyone?”
Tangtang: “…”
“Alright.”
In the end, Tangtang nodded and told Ye Wanwan what he knew.
…
This story needed to start with the war between the main branch and the collateral branches.
Yishui Han’s mother was originally part of the main branch, but she was just an ordinary woman. When she was young, she left the main branch and lived in an external area of Independent State.
The war between the main branch and the collateral branches erupted and lasted for many years. Afterward, the main branch was defeated and driven out of Independent State by the collateral branches.
“Want to hear my story? You might as well ask me directly.”
Just as Ye Wanwan was getting absorbed into the story, a dispassionate voice came from behind.
“Oh my… You startled me!”
Seeing Yishui Han burst in through the door, Ye Wanwan was genuinely surprised and felt somewhat guilty for eavesdropping.
“Master…” Tangtang greeted Yishui Han.
“Master, how come you’re here…”
Ye Wanwan looked at the man before her with a baffled expression.
“I came to see my disciple,” Yishui Han said.
Ye Wanwan: “…” He really knows how to choose his timing.
“What, are you interested in my story?” Yishui Han asked Ye Wanwan.
“Oh, not really. I’m just curious about your relationship with the main branch and why you hate the ancient clans so much,” Ye Wanwan said with a smile.
Hearing Ye Wanwan’s words, Yishui Han’s lips curled up slightly, revealing a mysterious smile.
That was his origin…
The root of it all…
…
Back then, he hadn’t set foot in Independent State and lived in the southern region outside Independent State.
He lived a simple life with his mother, relying on each other.
Until one day.
The appearance of that girl added vivid colors to his life.
Listening to Yishui Han’s self-narration, Ye Wanwan found it quite intriguing. After all, hearing it from the person himself added a unique flavor.
“That girl… became your girlfriend?” Ye Wanwan asked Yishui Han.