Jiang Fan muttered inwardly.
No wonder the two of them had seemed a little on edge whenever they mentioned the Martial Dao before, yet never truly resistant.
So that was where the problem lay!
"So you laid the foundation of your Martial Dao in Wulan City when you were young?"
Jiang Fan asked.
Chen Yang nodded, then shook his head.
"Not all of it!"
"When I was young, I only studied some theory with my father!"
"But I was still too young then, and my bones and body hadn't fully developed, so Father strictly forbade me from practicing martial arts!"
"Later, after Father and Mother were both gone, Yan Yan and I came to Gordon City. Only after managing to survive did I secretly begin cultivating on my own!"
Jiang Fan was filled with respect.
In such an environment, when they couldn't even eat their fill, he had to practice martial arts in secret—and he had still managed to cultivate to a level close to a Level 1 Martial Artist.
Aside from talent, what he needed even more were an unyielding character and perseverance.
"You're impressive!"
"But I'm curious. Since you've already settled down, why not live a good life with Yan Yan instead of taking this risk to practice martial arts?"
"If you're discovered, not only will you be unable to practice martial arts in the future, the two of you may even face punishment!"
"If that day really comes, what will you do?"
Chen Yang drew a deep breath.
"I've hidden it well. I won't be discovered!"
After saying that, perhaps feeling his statement had been too absolute, he explained:
"Besides, I can't think that far ahead!"
"All I know is that my father and mother were hunted down and killed!"
"My sister and I were also driven