Chapter 104 - 70: Changes in the World_2
The old man scolded him and said,
"The Emperor reciting your verses. The civil servants and sons of the military merit holders in the Capital City have already taken a disliking to you. It’s just that you were in Guan Yi City, and the Xue Family of Guan Yi City has significant influence, so they couldn’t easily leave the capital. Once you arrive in the Capital City, they might come looking for trouble."
"However, you need not worry, as for martial arts, you are certainly stronger than them."
"As for reputation, hmph, Mr. Wang Tong and Mr. Wen Yuan will be back soon. If you wish, you could study under them for a while, and be protected by the prestige of great scholars. In this era, martial arts can protect oneself, but having a renowned name across the world can make all forces respect and value you."
"They do so to recruit great talents from across the world."
"Only in times of chaos does a literary name have such an effect. Mr. Wang Tong and Mr. Wen Yuan are currently highly sought after, their fame immense. The noble families and those clad in official robes in the Court must bow their heads slightly. With such a literary reputation, even if the sons of noble families despise you bitterly, they wouldn’t dare to act rashly."
"At least they would not resort to any despicable means."
Li Guanyi nodded his head.
He knew this.
In times of chaos, apart from martial arts, one also needed reputation for self-preservation. Although he had some martial arts skills, he lacked fame. Li Guanyi thought about the situation in Jiangzhou City, and felt that having a literary name would be better than none. Many disciples of Master Wang Tong were sons of noble families from Ying Country.
By becoming a disciple, one could claim a title.