The weak seek to demean their enemies' intellect, trying to find transient superiority within the flock; the strong have always roamed among tigers and wolves, favoring the natural law of survival of the fittest, and the basic nature of humans.
After the battle between Wanyan Xiyin and Yelü Wanshi, Yang Yao had a different judgment about the Jurchens.
But Shen Yue remained calm and composed.
The strength or weakness of the opponent did not change his principles.
He always acted according to what suited his nature, and not based on the opponent's strength or weakness, and perhaps that was what set him apart from others.
When Shen Yue inquired, Wanyan Xiyin did not hide the truth, "Yelü Wanshi is the clan brother of Yelü Dashi."
Shen Yue's eyebrows raised slightly, still feigning ignorance.
Wanyan Xiyin was slightly astonished, feeling that Shen Yue shouldn't know what he seemed to foresee, and yet seemed quite unfamiliar with what he should know.
