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Chapter 677: Su Yu's Persuasion
Chapter 677: Su Yu's Persuasion
Xiao Tian's mother emphasized the word "fourteen," her meaning clear without needing to be stated.
Xiao Tian's father was equally serious. "Su Yu, I know you are the backbone of our Blue Planet and our hope to defeat the Skrulls. However, I absolutely cannot agree to my daughter going to Skrull. She is too young, and I hope you can understand our feelings. We don't want her to take such a risk."
In the past, Xiao Tian's parents would have been respectful and deferential to someone of Su Yu's stature. But today, for their daughter’s sake, they had to be firm.
Su Yu glanced at Xiao Tian.
Xiao Tian was looking at him with her large eyes, her gaze saying, "Since you’re here, you have to help me, right?"
Su Yu felt a wave of helplessness.
Given the situation, he had no choice but to try to persuade Xiao Tian's parents.
"Uncle, Aunt, let’s sit down and talk. Standing here isn’t going to solve anything."
Su Yu pulled out a chair from the side of the coffee table and gestured for the two to sit down.
At the same time, he gave Xiao Tian a look that said, "Should I use [Mental Control] to make them agree to let you go to Skrull?"
Xiao Tian immediately shook her head, clearly against the idea.
Xiao Tian's parents exchanged a glance.
For someone as important as Su Yu, they felt they should give him the respect he deserved, so they stiffly sat down.
However, their demeanor made it clear they were not ready to back down.
Once the two (the term "two elders" was a bit off, as Xiao Tian's parents were not yet forty) were seated, Su Yu took out the highest-grade Longjing tea from his necklace and poured it into three cups with hot water.
Whether or not they wanted to drink, Su Yu took a small sip from his cup after pouring the tea.
He then put down his cup and looked at Xiao Tian’s parents, who still looked tense, and said earnestly, "I understand your feelings. At first, I was also against Xiao Tian going to Skrull. My reasons were the same as yours—her age. We both agree that a fourteen-year-old girl shouldn’t be put in such a dangerous situation, right?"
Hearing Su Yu’s words, Xiao Tian’s parents’ expressions softened slightly.
However, they knew he wasn’t finished, so they waited calmly to hear him out.
Su Yu finished his tea in one gulp.
Honestly, he felt quite awkward.
But he had to say what needed to be said.
He put down his cup and said solemnly, "However, I still agree with Xiao Tian going to Skrull."
Seeing Xiao Tian’s mother raise her eyebrows, ready to scold him, Su Yu hurriedly added, "Aunt, please let me finish! You can share your thoughts after I’m done, okay?"
Xiao Tian’s mother rolled her eyes but remained silent.
Xiao Tian’s father also had good manners. He sipped the tea Su Yu had poured, trying to calm himself down, and waited to see if Su Yu could persuade them.
...
The long preamble Su Yu had just given was purely to buy himself some time to think about how to convince Xiao Tian’s parents.
But in the brief moment it took, he had already figured out what to say.
Su Yu crossed his hands on his lap and spoke with utmost sincerity, "I agree with Xiao Tian going to Skrull for two main reasons.
First, it’s the principle that ‘with great power comes great responsibility.’
The greater the power, the greater the responsibility. Moreover, a significant portion of Xiao Tian’s abilities come from the sacrifices of ordinary people. She needs to use her actions to repay the people and live up to their expectations.
"However," Xiaotian's mother couldn't help but interject, "can't 'taking responsibility' be done in other ways? Going to Skrul is too dangerous! If she dies there, wouldn't that be a huge loss for our Blue Star?"
"Mom!" Xiaotian protested, clearly displeased.
For the past two weeks, she had been actively preparing the equipment and items she would need for her trip to Skrul, as well as studying the Skrul language and culture.
With such thorough preparation and her recent advancement to the Sixth Rank, how easy would it be for her to die?
But Xiaotian's mother paid no attention to her daughter, instead fixing her gaze intensely on Su Yu.
Su Yu smiled gently at the two elders and continued, "Regarding the topic of 'taking responsibility,' if you've been following the recent news, you would know that the war on Blue Star has come to a temporary halt. We won't be launching any major offensives against the Skrul for the next 3 to 4 months. This means that there's no longer a place for Sixth Rank cultivators and above to contribute on Blue Star."
"But—"
"Please let me finish," Su Yu said, pressing his hand down to interrupt. "I understand that the argument about responsibility alone won't convince you. If it could, Xiaotian would have already persuaded you by now. Let me present a second reason, one from your perspective, on why I support her going to Skrul."
Xiaotian's parents took a few deep breaths, trying to control their almost explosive emotions, their foreheads pulsing with tension.
Su Yu then said earnestly, "If, as you wish, Xiaotian's mission to Skrul is canceled, do you really think it will be a good thing for her? Could it potentially harm her future?"
Hearing this, Xiaotian's parents were taken aback; they hadn't really considered their daughter's future in this light.
They weren't the only ones; Xiaotian herself was stunned, having never thought about it either.
Su Yu asked slowly, "Uncle, Aunt, when the final battle comes, Xiaotian will still be only 14 years old, correct?"
"Of... course."
"Even at 14, she will undoubtedly have to fight on the battlefield, won't she?"
Xiaotian's father nodded heavily. "You're... right."
At this point, he was beginning to grasp Su Yu's point.
Su Yu continued, "Xiaotian will inevitably have to fight, and it will be in the final battle. In a battlefield where Sixth Rank cultivators are as common as dogs and Seventh Rank cultivators are everywhere, only those who are strong enough can increase their chances of survival. No one can guarantee their safety except those at the Divine Rank.
If Xiaotian doesn't go to Skrul, she will miss this opportunity to enhance her combat abilities. Future Blue Star cultivators will have five more chances to go to Skrul, and missing all of them will allow many players to surpass her.
If that happens, the Blue Star government will prioritize resources for those who perform well on Skrul. Since Xiaotian is 'young' and hasn't demonstrated her value, the government will allocate her resources to others, and you won't have a say in it.
In the final battle, I can assure you that Xiaotian will still only be at the Sixth Rank. But if she goes to Skrul and performs well, she could reach the peak of the Seventh Rank, or even the Eighth Rank, by the time of the final battle.
Would you rather see a daughter who is at the peak of the Seventh Rank or even the Eighth Rank, dominating the battlefield, or a daughter who is only at the Sixth Rank, constantly fearing for her life in the midst of battle?
Think carefully about Xiaotian's future!"
(End of Chapter)
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