frightfiction Chapter 279 Is it possible?
Chapter 279 Is it possible?
Watching Zhu Wuyao's departing figure.
Song Kezi felt a sense of bewilderment rising in his heart, a bewilderment mixed with a touch of self-doubt.
He reached up and ran his hand through his hair, going over what he had just said.
Every sentence seems perfectly normal.
Even his answer to the last question from the sect leader should have been consistent with his image in front of Junior Sister Zhu.
This shouldn't be the case.
"What's going on..."
Perhaps Song Kezi should go to Beixuan City, walk straight along Xulan Street, then turn left, and after passing through the winding alleys, he will meet his soulmate—
The blacksmith's master craftsman.
The plan was flawless, foolproof, and a sure thing, but for some reason, it just didn't work.
Unfortunately, it's not easy to meet someone with whom you can share a drink and have a good time.
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Seeing Zhu Wuyao fall down from the other side of the wall, Shen Anzhi seemed both puzzled and remarkably calm. He stood up, greeted her, and continued to gather up the books that had been drying in the sun.
"Senior Brother Shen, is it alright to kill one person to save ten thousand?"
Shen Anzhi carefully closed the book and arranged it neatly. Dusk was falling, and the afterglow of the setting sun shone softly on the pages. He said:
"A person who saves ten thousand people with his own body should be called a hero."
“The righteous man died by my hand, and I shall pay for his life.”
Zhu Wuyao was sitting at the stone table in the courtyard when he was caught off guard by this answer.
She hadn't expected this answer.
This question was unresolved even in his previous life, but Shen Anzhi's answer, whether right or wrong, was one of honesty and responsibility.
No, it should be said that Zhu Wuyao had never actually considered that he had not avoided this question.
But then I realized that was a long time ago.
Perhaps Shen Anzhi back then was different from him now?
Zhu Wuyao watched as he carried a stack of books into the house, then brought out a pot of tea, placed it on the stone table, and sat down beside him.
After a moment's hesitation, Shen Anzhi asked:
"The matter of a personal disciple?"
Zhu Wuyao nodded and continued to ask:
"So how did Ye Xiaozhou answer that question?"
Shen Anzhi poured tea into both of their cups. Mentioning Ye Xiaozhou, he smiled wryly and said:
"If I kill one person, what does it have to do with the other ten thousand?"
"If I slaughter ten thousand people, what does it have to do with that one person?"
Zhu Wuyao was somewhat speechless; this answer was both reasonable and unexpected.
But it was indeed something Ye Xiaozhou could say.
This answer is somewhat similar to Song Kezi's question, "Can't we let all 10,000 people die?", but it is also quite different.
Ye Xiaozhou disregarded his own reputation.
If killing one person can save ten thousand, it depends on her mood. If she's in the mood, she'll have to give it a try.
Ye Xiaozhou, however, also had some sense of loyalty.
If she stood beside that one person, she would not be afraid even if there were ten thousand enemies.
Zhu Wuyao actually knew that Ye Xiaozhou was not a kind person, but he had never witnessed her doing evil.
Just like her attitude towards Song Kezi—as long as it doesn't harm me.
This is the cultivation world, and she doesn't want to comment on other people's philosophy of life, especially since she can't control it anyway.
"What about Senior Sister Gu and Senior Brother Zhang?"
Shen Anzhi said:
“Zhang Zhihan has mastered the art of war; a compassionate person cannot command an army.”
May you understand without being invited.
On the battlefield, it is rare for a situation to be without casualties. The goal is to obtain the greatest benefit at the lowest cost. When necessary, it is common to use human lives to lure the enemy in exchange for victory.
"However, he did not fully put his words into practice, and his knowledge and actions did not match, so he was not enlightened and could not make any progress in his understanding."
Shen Anzhi continued to add.
Hearing this, Zhu Wuyao raised her eyes and glanced at Shen Anzhi sitting opposite her.
Therefore, the type of answer is not important.
The important thing is that she can steadfastly practice the path in her heart, which is why Ye Xiaozhou progresses so quickly, because she never hesitates when she wields her sword.
Song Kezi was also very determined.
However, he has not made any progress in the Foundation Establishment stage, so it is estimated that he has some other methods.
So, what about Senior Sister Gu?
Among the direct disciples, Senior Sister Gu has the most imposing presence and the highest cultivation level.
Shen Anzhi noticed the question in her eyes, put down his teacup, shook his head, and said:
"I don't know what Junior Sister Gu's answer was."
Then he asked:
"You came from Junior Brother Song's place? I didn't hear you ask Junior Brother Song how to answer."
Zhu Wuyao nodded and said:
"Senior brother, isn't the threshold for your personal disciples a bit too low? His talent, cultivation, and character are practically a three-no product."
"I don't know. I guess it's his unique talent, which is why the sect leader values him, just like my eyes."
To be honest, even now, Zhu Wuyao still can't figure out whether Song Kezi's words are incantations, curses, or simply a way of divination that comes out of his mouth after he has a feeling.
The difference is significant.
If it were merely his unique method of divination, then how things would unfold would be beyond his control; Song Kezi was simply stating in advance what was bound to happen.
But if it weren't for...
Rather, it's that after he says it, things will actually turn out the way he says.
That's incredibly powerful.
After hearing Zhu Wuyao's question, Shen Anzhi shook his head and said:
“I can’t see clearly, but I can sense that the cause and effect on him is extremely important. I can actually sense similar things on the other junior sisters and brothers.”
Zhu Wu's interest was piqued, even though the spiritual pen in her dantian made her immune to divination.
But that still couldn't stop my curiosity!
"what about me?"
“When I could see the karma attached to you before, I didn’t have a similar feeling.”
what?
Zhu Wuyao was slightly disappointed.
To my surprise, she wasn't nearly as important as I thought!
Seeing Zhu Wuyao's slightly dejected look, Shen Anzhi smiled, poured her some tea, and said:
"In my youth I only regretted that my understanding of the Way was shallow; now I fear that fate will entangle me."
"This is not a bad thing."
After hearing Shen Anzhi's words of comfort, Zhu Wuyao was about to say something when she heard a knock on the door.
"Senior Brother Shen."
Recognizing the voice of the newcomer, Shen Anzhi glanced at Zhu Wuyao, who raised her hand to indicate that it was alright.
I should have gone to Senior Sister Gu's place to avoid her.
After Shen Anzhi responded, the courtyard gate was pushed open, and the visitor was taken aback to see Zhu Wuyao there.
Zhu Wuyao asked:
"Shen Xun, is it acceptable to kill one person to save ten thousand?"
Shen Xun glanced at Shen Anzhi, then shook his head and said:
"It is impossible, because I am that person."
This is the first response Zhu Wuyao received today, a firm choice of "it cannot be done".
But it's still just as unpleasant.
Every time, she felt that Shen Xun was making veiled criticisms, as if he was reminding her of past events.
It makes it impossible for anyone to sit down calmly.
Zhu Wuyao stood up, brushed past Shen Xun, waved his hand, and said:
"No need to send it."