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"Yes, I am reluctant to leave. You have already built your own barrier in Japan and successfully established your own authority, making some people respect you. But when you return to China, although you have Luo Hao's claim as support, is she really on the same side with you?" Aozaki Touko continued to puff away smoke while speaking, "But now you have successfully built a comfort zone in Japan. China is certainly your comfort zone, but when you hadn't left, you didn't have the strength you have now, right?
“So China is just your comfort zone on the secular side.
“And now Tokyo is your comfort zone on the mysterious side.
"The question is, which side will you choose?"
Ling Wuji thought about it and said, "The mysterious side and the secular side are not two completely distinct sides, right?"
"Even if you want to push the wall, the resistance you will encounter in Japan today is actually much smaller than that you will encounter in China."
"That's true."
Seeing that this middle school boy did not have the complacency and arrogance that he should have after defeating a mysterious top figure like Luo Hao, Aozaki Touko was still the same as usual, even a little worried. He stood in front of the window, lowering his eyebrows like a boy who was worried about his grades. There was obviously a trace of unrelieved sadness between his eyebrows, so she asked: "So? Are you still going back?"
"Hard to say."
"Hard to say?"
"I'm just wondering what path I should choose and whether I should make a change."
"Road?" Aozaki Touko asked in confusion.
"I should have told you before that I'm actually just an alchemist, which is roughly the same as what you call a magician."
"so what?"
"Recently, due to something, I realized that if my essence is not strong enough, then no matter how powerful the spell or tool is, it will be broken one day. So I have recently started to think about whether I should become a real Taoist priest."
Volume 2: Sword of Heaven: Chapter 33: Storm
Ling Wu Ji originally thought that he would only be stuck at the level of Yin God for his entire life. He himself was no more than this level. He was just one of the countless living beings in this world who could not transcend. He could not clearly define his own value in his cognition of himself and the outside world, nor could he understand the miracles that his individual self could create. So from the very beginning, he was close to passively understanding the world.
To understand the world is to transform it.
But Ling Wuji has always lacked the motivation for such transformation.
In the "Bleach" that Ling Wuji had read in his previous life, the big boss Aizen, who was still brushing the B-level after being defeated, said to Urahara Kisuke before being sealed: "The truly strong will not lightly talk about what the world is like, but will emphasize what the world should be like!"
What this means is that the strong should take the initiative to change the world rather than passively accept it.
As for what Ling Wuji's ideal world is like, he still has no clear outline.
"But you can try it first."
He certainly knew that destruction was always easier than construction.
But as for the current order in Japan, is it really necessary to continue to maintain this order? Not to mention that he doesn't care about the vast majority of people who live under this order, or in other words, most people in it are just drifting with the flow in confusion, and few people can truly know the true face of the world.
Just like the current mysterious side has no idea how Ling Wuji defeated Luo Hao.
But knowing nothing doesn't mean they won't take action.
In fact, Ling Wuji's idea was not wrong. There were many different types of truly powerful people, but without exception, their mobility seemed to be too sufficient. For example, after learning that Ling Wuji had returned safely and Luo Hao had returned to Mount Lushan in China and made such an announcement, the Gongyuan Weng knew who was the winner between the two of them. He didn't understand the means used by the mysterious side, but it didn't prevent him from judging the matter from another perspective -
Ling Wu Ji has the means in his hands that can threaten the life of someone of the God Slayer's level.
The fact that the Monkey King and Athena were separated was too illusory for them, but the fact that Ling Wuji could defeat Luo Hao was too intuitive. Obviously, from an individual perspective, the lethality he now possesses against humans is no less than the two atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in the past, or even more so. Maybe before, Ling Wuji could use the sky curtain barrier to take other people's lives at will, but that was subject to certain regional restrictions. Now, it is obvious that Ling Wuji's methods are no longer restricted by that regional restriction.
The real sword of Damocles is hanging over everyone's head.
Of course, for the priest, there are countless swords of Damocles hanging over his head. This feeling is just like a normal person encountering a bad social group. The key is that if you can't resist, you have to find a group that is truly trustworthy and can protect you and minimize your losses, and tie your interests together.
Although there is currently no way to tie interests together.
It is obvious that Ling Wuji is not the kind of person who would be moved by money.
However, the old man in the temple understood that it was easy for Ling Wuji to obtain money with his means. At his level, the amount of money was indeed just a number.
After Ling Wuji showed his strength, the old man from the temple immediately came to him with his granddaughter.
Ling Wuji knew exactly what he was here for, and just said:
"In practical terms, the 'Pot Skill' I showed you before is actually more meaningful. My ability to defeat Luo Hao can only prove my ability to destroy certain things. But does this ability really mean anything to you?"
The old man from the Gongfengyuan family was as gentle as ever towards Ling Wuji: "Isn't there a saying that if you can't solve the problem, then solve the person who raised the problem?"
"But your problems are not necessarily my problems."
"But there is still a possibility, isn't it?" The lion-like old man knocked on the floor with his cane, looked directly into Ling Wuji's dark eyes, and said, "I heard that when Ling Jun was in China, he was frustrated and was just a small Taoist priest guarding the mountain gate. Even if he returns to China this time, as Master Luo said, the people of the Five Hells Holy Sect will obey Ling Jun's orders, but there must be many people who pretend to obey but secretly disobey, right?"
"so what?"
"I wonder if you are satisfied with the people at the IS Academy?"
Ling Wuji said, "That being said, the Five Hells Holy Church does have a ready-made mysterious side."
"But you have to do something when you appoint people," the old man said with a gleam in his eyes, "So, can you tell me what you want to do? Does the mysterious side of China still need you to take action? In addition to Master Luo, do you have any enemies in China? Mr. Lu doesn't seem to need you to return home rich and powerful, right? In comparison, if you can sort out the mysterious side of Japan, you will have a blank slate to paint on, and you will have a lot to do!"
"People's hearts are already stained with too many colors. If you really want a blank sheet of paper, you may have to kill everyone."
Ling Wu Ji's words made the old man opposite tremble with fear.
"Don't worry, I'm not that crazy," Ling Wuji just waved his hand, "As for my future whereabouts, there is no final decision yet, but if you need my help, you can ask now."
The old man in the temple pondered for a moment and said, "Sir, Arisa wants to enter the mysterious world. Do you think we can let her..."
Ling Wuji immediately stroked his chin and said, "I have no plans to accept any disciples at the moment."
"Of course that's not what I meant. I meant to let her study with Lingjun for a while."
"Even if I still want to go back to China?"
"Then, I wonder if Mr. Lu is still accepting disciples?"
The old man in charge of the temple looked as if he had planned everything out.
You want to be my junior sister?
Ling Wu Ji always felt it was a bit strange: Lu Wenyuan would not accept a Japanese as his apprentice, as the old man was rather sensitive about the distinction between Chinese and barbarians.
But if Arisa of the Shrine just wanted to walk on the path of the mysterious side, then she could be considered a mysterious person with the magic developed by Ling Wuji, right? Not to mention that she was also deeply involved in the weaving of the curtain of the sky curtain barrier, and she actually used a few of the magic on it.
But hasn't she told the truth to the monk in the temple yet?
Although it is indeed difficult to say it out loud.
If I agree to it, I will have an excuse to get away with it.
Volume 2: Yitian Wanli needs a long sword: Chapter 34: Indulgence
After hearing Ling Wuji's promise, the old man of the temple immediately ordered his granddaughter, Arisa, to stay. It seemed that he trusted Ling Wuji quite a bit. No, it would be better to say that he wanted the two of them to have a relationship beyond friendship. However, he thought that Ling Wuji was too young, and there was no big news about him having an intimate relationship with anyone, so he didn't hold any expectations. Little did he know that his granddaughter had already become someone else's follower, and was serving him as a god wholeheartedly.
They also brought their retainers into the pit.
Of course, to Ling Wuji, a beautiful girl with blonde hair, white skin and big waves like Arisa of the Koboin is pleasing to the eyes, so he does not suffer any loss.
"You said that there is no final decision on your future destination. Does that mean you have changed your mind?"
After her grandfather passed away, Arisa finally took the initiative to speak to her god.
"How can I put it?" Ling Wuji simply said, "I am just trying to weigh whether to be in the world or to leave the world, which direction is more suitable for my current practice."
“Leaving the world and entering the world?”
"The so-called leaving the world means living in seclusion. Isn't there a saying that 'the essence of a person is the sum of all social relations'? But there is another interpretation of this saying, which is that only after stripping away the sum of all social relations can one see one's own essence," Ling Wuji said casually, "and the so-called entering the world means wandering in the mundane world, putting all kinds of complicated choices in front of oneself, so that one can see one's own heart more clearly."
"How could someone like you be confused by something like this?"
"I am not a true god yet."
"is it?"
Arisa of the Shrine went to examine the young man.
"Since you are not a real god, why did you swear to be my shield? Since you said you would be my shield, why do you want to leave?" She whispered, and her words were filled with resentment like an abandoned ex-girlfriend. "Or did you just treat me as a tool from the beginning? From the beginning, you just lied to me? You just wanted to take advantage of my identity, right? Now that you have achieved your goal, are you ready to abandon me?"
Ling Wuji said in surprise:
"For you guys, it doesn't really make any difference whether I'm in Japan or not, right?"
"You say there is no difference?"
Ling Wuji nodded: "Even if I'm not in Japan, can't you still use magic? If you encounter extreme situations, I can also use the magic of summoning to bring the Yin God to your side..."
"But that's not what I need."
Ling Wuji also frowned for a moment: "Hasn't it always been a sense of security that you need? Isn't it enough now?"
Arisa didn't know why she suddenly grabbed the boy's hand. At this moment, she couldn't help but find that the hand of the god she worshipped was thin, pale, and even looked a little malnourished. She pressed the boy's hand on her full and partially exposed chest and said in panic: "It's not enough! You can feel it carefully! The heart here has never been calm since we heard that you are leaving!"
When Ling Wuji heard her say that, he immediately complained in his heart, if your heartbeat could calm down, wouldn’t you be dead?
Of course Ling Wu Ji was not on guard against her. In fact, there was naturally no need to be on guard against his own believers. All her abilities came from him, so for a moment he did not expect her to do that. Caught off guard, he couldn't help struggling after his hand was grabbed, but he sank deeper and deeper into that softness and was pressed into the valley by her.
With Ling Wu Ji's ability, he can withdraw at any time if he wants to.
But he is not Liuxia Hui, and he is not completely without desires.
There is a saying that goes, it is better to be a beast than to be worse than beasts, right?
Not to mention that the girl's skin was only inches away from his eyes. The whiteness faintly visible through her clothes made him dizzy and even made his mouth dry.
Arisa was sensitive enough to notice that his hands were moving around restlessly, and for a moment, her delicate face flushed.
Then she seemed to have thought of something and said, "You said before that entering the world means putting choices in front of you so that you can be more clear about your heart, right?"
At this moment, a huge voice echoed in her heart. She realized that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. She could get the greatest sense of security for the rest of her life from this opportunity. As long as she did that thing, he would never abandon her again and would never treat her as a disposable tool again!
So before Ling Wuji could say anything, she eagerly took off her clothes and skirt, leaving only a set of underwear on her body. She grabbed the stunned boy's hands, pressed one hand on the original place, and put the other hand underneath, then seductively leaned close to the boy's ear and breathed moistly into it: "Now, respected God, please make your choice."
She even took the initiative to guide the boy's hands to touch her body.
Ling Wu Ji felt that the string of rationality in his mind was almost burned off, and he was ready to push the girl to the ground.
But he still managed to suppress the burning flames and said, "You should know clearly that there is no normal relationship between us. Once we do this, there is no way for us to return to normal life."
"But the one I want to serve with all my heart and soul is you, my master, right?"
Arisa even pressed her whole body against him, twisting her body like a snake, as if she wanted to get warmth from the boy. Her eyes were already filled with misty light, and her tone was erratic, full of charm.
"But haven't you ever thought about getting your grandfather's recognition normally? Or inheriting the consortium without relying on anyone?"
"But I can't do it! The insecurity that you're leaving China brings me is enough to make me lose my mind! What normal life? I've never had that kind of life! You always barge into other people's lives without permission, and you always say you want to be someone else's god, and you always say you want to be someone else's shield, and you want to leave without permission. What qualifications do you have to say that?"
After she finished speaking, she kissed the boy on the face without hesitation.
Ling Wu Ji was so stimulated that the string in his mind finally broke, and he then let himself drown in the ocean of desire.