His father had spent his entire life on the battlefield, as tough as iron and steel. When his siblings passed away, he saw his father grind his teeth till they bled, the corners of his eyes nearly bursting open, yet unable to hold back the tears streaming down his face.
Children are the most vulnerable parts of a parent's heart.
When a disaster falls upon a child, it is far more painful for the parents than if the disaster were to fall upon themselves, wishing they could take their place.
Senior Master Xiang chuckled self-deprecatingly, "I have always considered myself a great hero, yet unable to properly guide my children. Despite having many descendants in the Xiang Family, none compare to the single child of your father."
Reflecting on the conduct of his son and grandchildren today, comparing them to Xiang Bingzhi and Ji Haomiao, he felt a sense of melancholy and resignation.
