Chapter 230: The End of Fate, Tianxuan’s Guilt
In the midst of it all, Meng Yu could only sigh helplessly.
In this situation, outsiders truly couldn’t help Tianxuan.
After Chen Shisan and Meng Yu had left, Linglong also arrived on the rooftop.
Looking at Tianxuan before her, Linglong remained silent for a long time, finally speaking, “Are you worried about Cloud Mountain Temple?”
Upon hearing this, Tianxuan forced a smile onto his face and replied, “I have never worried about the troubles of Cloud Mountain Temple. If I was afraid of trouble back then, I wouldn’t have allowed you to travel with us.”
“I’m really sorry that throughout this long time, I couldn’t make you like me, nor could I make myself like you.”
As he spoke, Tianxuan took out the Vajra Pestle and handed it over.
“This is your thing; I’m returning it to you now.”
“Upon reaching the Buddhist Nation, our connection can be considered over.”
“When someone from Cloud Mountain Temple arrives, you can say that I manipulated you, and that way you can avoid some punishment.”
Receiving the Vajra Pestle, Linglong gazed again at this man who was destined to be entangled with her.
“Are you trying to protect me?”
“Yes, but unfortunately, even so, I still couldn’t bring myself to like you.”
“Now I find it a bit puzzling; why can Shisan sacrifice everything for Meng Yu, yet not seem to like her?”
“The feeling of liking can never be fully expressed in words.”
“How can things determined by the heart be clearly articulated?”
“Once it’s articulated, it’s no longer ‘liking’.”
After hearing Tianxuan’s response, Linglong fell silent again, then turned to leave the rooftop.
After Linglong left, Tianxuan began his long silence once more.
……
Inside the inn.
“Ha~”
Letting out a long sigh, Qian Bao’er lay on the soft bed, feeling a notion she couldn’t describe.
Since following her master on this path, he had always emphasized the importance of original intentions.
At first, she thought her master was being too wordy.
Since she was willing to embark on this difficult path for a certain goal, how could she easily forget her original intention?
But now, it seemed she really had forgotten it.
Initially, she stepped onto this path to become stronger and to experience a broader world.
As of today, she had achieved significant results.
In just a few short years, her cultivation had advanced by leaps and bounds, and she had witnessed the vastness of this world.
But was that enough?
In the realm of cultivation, her level could only be considered as a stronger ant, and what she had seen was merely the tip of the iceberg.
Thinking of this, Qian Bao’er sat up in frustration.
“It’s so annoying; why should Ling’er take such risks with those two guys?”
“Having achieved what I have today, it would be reasonable for me to withdraw.”
“Looking at the world, no one would have the right to judge me.”
“My choice is correct; at most, I’m only saving the lives of Wanfeng Merchant Association…”
As she spoke, Qian Bao’er’s voice grew quieter, until she fell silent again.
If she were to withdraw now, she had countless reasons to persuade others, even Chen Changsheng wouldn’t find a single flaw.
But no matter how much reasoning she presented, Qian Bao’er couldn’t convince her heart that initially believed it could walk the same path as Chen Shisan.
Today, her faith was no longer as steadfast as it had been three years ago, while Chen Shisan remained unchanged.
Thinking of this, Qian Bao’er murmured, “Those who do not forget their original intentions can reach their goals. Original intentions are easy to obtain, but maintaining them is difficult.”
“Master, you predicted today long ago; now I finally understand how strong Shisan is.”
“I truly fall short compared to him!”
As she spoke, tears streamed down Qian Bao’er’s cheeks.
Throughout this journey, whether it was her master or her teacher, their requirements of her had always been very lenient.
The reason for such treatment was entirely because they believed she wouldn’t be able to reach the end.
She was merely a passerby in Chen Shisan’s life.
A passerby who accompanied them for a portion of their journey!
They were naturally forgiving towards a passerby.
She had understood this principle from the very beginning, which is why she was determined to walk to the end.
Now she had reached the Buddhist Nation, only a step away from the final destination.
But she lost the “ambition” she once had.
……
On the rooftop.
A bright moon silently climbed into the sky, while Tianxuan sat dazed on the ground.
“What happened? Why has my disciple fallen into such despair?”
Nalan Xingde’s voice echoed, and when Tianxuan looked up, he found himself wearing a slight smile amidst his silence.
“Teacher, what are you doing here?”
“Has the issue with Huayang Tian been resolved?”
“Not at all; my main body is still fighting with those two guys.”
“I was bored, so I drew a strand of my spiritual sense to see how you were doing.”
With that, Nalan Xingde sat down beside Tianxuan.
“I’m sorry, Teacher, for worrying you.”
Tianxuan lowered his head and said.
“Hahaha!”
“Don’t make this sound so gloomy, I understand your situation, and I’ve talked to the master.”
“It’s just a minor issue; it’s nothing serious.”
“To win, you don’t necessarily need strength or resources; the most important thing is to have the courage and confidence.”
“Giving up will certainly lead to loss; yet if you’re willing to try, you still have a half chance.”
After hearing Nalan Xingde’s words, Tianxuan pursed his lips and said, “Teacher, I’m not afraid of difficulties; I blame myself.”
“Why didn’t I prepare in advance? I shouldn’t be like this!”
“I feel unworthy of the expectations my master had for me, and I feel unworthy of your expectations as well!”
As he spoke, Tianxuan’s eyes began to turn red.
At that moment, he was trapped in guilt and unable to escape.
“Coward!”
The usually kind and elegant Nalan Xingde became angry; he shouted loudly, “You coward, lift your head and look at me!”
Nalan Xingde’s anger somewhat calmed Tianxuan’s agitated emotions.
Looking up at the stern Nalan Xingde before him, Tianxuan’s eyes were filled with confusion.
“Do you know who time punishes?”
“Time punishes those who are indecisive and hesitant; it punishes those who dare only to immerse themselves in memories for half a lifetime.”
“Such people are, in my eyes, the biggest joke in the world.”
“A few past events let you be trapped in memories for your entire life; what’s the difference between such behavior and cowardice?”
“If you’re wrong, then you’re wrong; there’s nothing significant about it—who in this world doesn’t make mistakes?”
“Rather than immersing yourself in regret and memories, you might as well hold your head high and bravely face the consequences of your actions.”
“Tianxuan, do you dare to look at the moon tonight?”
Upon hearing this, Tianxuan slowly lifted his head to look at the bright moon in the sky.
After watching that round moon, the troubled heart of Tianxuan was instantly liberated.
