The disciples of the Wu family followed their master and walked into the stone room.
After they entered the stone chamber, they took a closer look and couldn't help but be startled when they saw Li Qiye. Looking around the stone chamber again, they couldn't help but look at each other.
For a moment, the disciples of the Wu family didn't know how to express their feelings at this moment, or maybe they were disappointed.
Because, in their imagination, if there really is an ancient ancestor living in seclusion here, then the ancient ancestor should be an ancient and formidable existence.
However, the man in front of me looks young and plain in appearance. Looking at it with the eyes of heaven, judging from his conduct, he is far from reaching the realm of his ancestors.
For a moment, both the disciples of the Wu family, the head of the Wu family and their ancestors couldn't help but look at each other, not knowing what to say.
“Is this the ancient ancestor?” After a while, a disciple of the Wu family could not help but ask in a low voice.
However, who can answer this? If they have to go back to it intuitively, then their first reaction is not to think that Li Qiye is an ancient ancestor.
However, before making a conclusion, they dare not talk nonsense. If it is really the ancient ancestor, it would be really disrespectful to the ancient ancestor.
"Master, this" a strong man from the Wu family couldn't help but whisper to the head of the Wu family.
At this time, no one can be sure of the situation at hand, not even the head of the Wu family can be sure of the situation at hand.
“Sir, are you living here in seclusion?” After coming back to his senses, the head of the Wu family bowed to Li Qiye and said in a low voice.
However, Li Qiye sat there cross-legged, motionless, and paid no attention to them.
This made the head of the Wu family and the others look at each other in confusion. For a moment, they were in a dilemma, and the head of the Wu family was unable to determine whether the person in front of them was the ancient ancestor of their family.
However, they did not dare to admit each other rashly. If they admitted wrongly and made a mistake, it would be just a joke. This would cause great losses to their family.
“What should I do?” At this time, the head of the Wu family could not help but whisper to Mingzu beside him.
At this moment, Mingzu couldn't help but groaned. He was not very sure. Logically speaking, judging from the various situations of the young man in front of him, he did not look like an ancient ancestor. Moreover, in his case
In my impression, and in the records of their martial arts family, there seemed to be no ancient ancestor who could match the young man in front of me.
Rationally speaking, the young man in front of him should not be the ancient ancestor of their Wu family, but in his heart, Mingzu was somewhat hopeful that if he could really find an ancient ancestor, for their Wu family,
It is indeed no small matter.
"Probably not." Li Qiye sat there cross-legged like a stone sculpture. Some disciples couldn't help but muttered: "Maybe he is a fellow Taoist who happens to be practicing here."
Such a guess is also possible. After all, any strong monk can practice here. This place does not belong to the territory of any sect.
"Look through the ancient family books." Finally, a strong man from the Wu family whispered: "Do we have such an ancient ancestor?"
These words also reminded the head of the Wu family, and he immediately said in a low voice: "That's right, I brought it."
As he spoke, the head of the Wu family took out an ancient book. This ancient book was very thick and made of ice silk jade silk. However, it was yellowed and had defects. There is no doubt that this book has been passed down for millions of years.
Or even longer.
The head of the Wu family was flipping through this ancient book. This ancient book recorded the past of their family, as well as the ancestors and deeds of their family. It also had portraits of the ancestors. Although it was very old, some even
The ancient ancestor is already blurry, but the outline is still discernible.
“Okay, it doesn’t seem to be there.” After briefly flipping through it, the head of the Wu family couldn’t help but muttered.
“Then, he is not our ancient ancestor, or he is just a fellow practitioner here.” A strong martial artist said in a low voice.
Many Wu family disciples secretly nodded to this view. In fact, the head of the Wu family also thought so. After all, they had read this ancient family book many times.
The young man in front of him was not comparable to any of the ancient ancestors of his family. He took out the ancient family books and looked through them, just because he was afraid that he would miss something.
"Not necessarily." At this time, Mingzu beside him pondered for a moment and turned the ancient book to the end. At the end of the ancient book, there were still a lot of blank papers, which meant that the person who compiled it had not finished writing this book.
Ancient books, or left blank for future generations.
In this yellowed blank paper, when I turned to one of the pages at the back, this page was no longer blank. There was a portrait drawn on it. This portrait had only a few strokes and looked very blurry. However, there was something faint.
, you can still see the outline of a young man.
Next to such a portrait, there are also pen marks. It seems that the person who compiled this ancient book wanted to write some comments or words about this portrait, but most likely he hesitated or did not want to.
There must be other factors, but in the end he did not write any footnotes on the portrait, nor did he explain who the person in the portrait was.
“That’s it, I’ve read it before.” Mingzu whispered, and his expression suddenly became solemn. As the ancestor of the Wu family, Mingzu had also read this ancient book, and more than once.
"This" The head of the Wu family was shocked when he saw this portrait left alone at the back. This was left alone without any label.
At this time, the head of the Wu family couldn't help but raise the ancient book in his hand and compare it with Li Qiye who was sitting cross-legged in front of him.
There are only a few strokes in the portrait, and the strokes are a bit blurry. I don’t know whether it’s because of the age, or because the artist was hesitant to write. In short, the painting is not clear, and it looks like just an outline. Moreover, this is not a frontal portrait.
, is a profile portrait.
I don’t know if it’s because the person who drew this portrait had some considerations, or because he didn’t know the person’s appearance and could only draw a rough outline, or because for various reasons, only a side profile was left.
Face.
No matter what it is, the portraits in ancient books are indeed not clear and look very blurry, but among the blur, a person's outline can still be seen.
So, at this time, the head of the Wu family compared the outline on the ancient book with Li Qiye in front of him.
“Does it look like it?” The head of the Wu family couldn’t help but turn his body sideways when comparing Li Qiye’s face with that in the portrait.
At this time, the disciples of the Wu family couldn't help but tilt their bodies sideways. After careful comparison, they all found that they were indeed somewhat similar.
“Yes, yes, they are somewhat similar.” After careful comparison, the Wu family disciples could not help but whisper.
"This, this, maybe this is just a coincidence?" Some disciples could not help but question in a low voice. After all, in the portrait, it was just the outline of a profile, and it was very blurry, and the specific lines could not be seen clearly.
Hence, under such circumstances, it is impossible to determine whether the young man in front of him is the person in the portrait just by looking at his profile.
"What if it's not?" Some strong men from the Wu family couldn't help but hesitate in their hearts. After all, for a family, if they mistakenly identify their ancient ancestor, or identify a fake as their ancient ancestor, it will be a disaster.
A dangerous thing.
“Then, what should we do?” Even the disciples of the Wu family felt that they could not recognize each other rashly.
An old man from the Wu family said in a deep voice: "It's better to be cautious. If anything happens, it may be a big blow to our family."
At this time, both the strong men of the Wu family and ordinary disciples were somewhat worried in their hearts, fearing that they might mistakenly recognize their ancient ancestor.
“Why is there such a portrait on the last few pages?” A strong martial artist also had such a question.
This ancient book records various deeds of their martial arts family, as well as the ancient ancestors of their martial arts family, including portraits.
However, such a portrait was left alone at the end of the ancient book, sandwiched among the blank pages. This made future generations of Wu family disciples confused as to why such a blurry portrait was left alone here.
Could it be said that it was drawn casually by the editor back then.
"It shouldn't be drawn casually." Mingzu said thoughtfully: "This ancient book was painted by Jizu. Among the ancestors of our Wu family, Jizu has always been famous for his rigorous scholarship and erudition.
He can't just draw a portrait and leave it blank at the back." Mingzu's words made the disciples of the Wu family look at each other.
Especially the other elders of the Wu family, they also think Ming Zu’s words are reasonable. After all, Ji Zu is indeed a famous ancestor in the history of their Wu family, and he is extremely knowledgeable and very rigorous in metallurgy.
“I’m afraid it has a profound meaning.” Mingzu could not help but whisper.
Ji Zu left such a portrait in the last few pages of the ancient book. It is absolutely impossible to draw it casually, or there must be a reason for it. However, Ji Zu did not mark anything in the end. As for the reason
, which makes it impossible to discuss.
“Then, what should we do?” At this time, the head of the Wu family could not help but hesitate.
“I admit it.” Mingzu pondered for a moment, then gritted his teeth and made a bold decision.
"Really?" The head of the Wu family couldn't help but be startled. Such a decision was quite hasty. After all, it was about recognizing the ancient ancestor. What if the young man in front of him was not the ancient ancestor of his family?
“Yes.” Mingzu looked solemn.
The head of the Wu family took a deep breath and looked at the other elders.
The other elders also looked at each other, you looked at me, I looked at you.