"Ancestor, while your warnings are certainly valid, they are overly pessimistic, often viewing matters from the worst possible angle. My perspective is not entirely the same."
Zhou Yan listened to the words of the Xuanyuan Ancestor, but only accepted the cautious aspects, not fully agreeing with the Ancestor's so-called 'Perfect Situation'.
Xuanyuan Ancestor felt somewhat surprised, as Zhou Yan had previously nearly always accepted his advice, but now only partially listened.
This proved Zhou Yan's growth, but also showed that Xuanyuan Ancestor's authority and status in Zhou Yan's heart were no longer unshakable.
Xuanyuan Ancestor nodded somewhat wistfully, feeling both gratified and as if he were a hero approaching the twilight, in the state of a setting sun.
Perhaps, someday, all of Xuanyuan Ancestor's insights will seem one-sided and incomplete to Zhou Yan, becoming merely references rather than guidance.
This is growth.
Seemingly simple matters are often quite ruthless.
