It was not convenient here, so Wei Donglin walked away from the town. Her steps still looked steady, like an ordinary person, but that was exactly where the problem arose. Her steps shouldn't be ordinary, so that people can hear footsteps. She has a very deep inner strength, and Shezi knows it.
That direction was the direction Zi Shu came from. After all, this was the edge of the town. She decided to leave temporarily with Wei Donglin, although the reason seemed to be just "if she was her friend, she would not sit idly by." She must admit that the two girls of the Ye family, and even Chenxing, influenced her behavior to a certain extent.
It's far enough away from town and empty enough. No one comes here, and you can only see the outline of the town in the distance. This distance was about the farthest distance Wei Donglin was willing to walk. She picked up the handle of the Demon Sealing Blade and pulled out the entire Demon Sealing Blade. It is as if the scabbard and the hilt are completely connected, and they have been one piece since the moment they were cast.
She raised the Demon Sealing Blade and waved it gently in the air. The circulation of air seems to be guided by it, and the spiritual field can also be cut. Shezi was able to notice that she had invisibly created some kind of special spiritual flow - or "taken out" something. A black crack appeared in the sky, which was probably invisible to ordinary people. Immediately afterwards, the crack suddenly opened, like a huge eye - there was even a "pupil" with condensed spiritual power inside. Its color was indescribable, but it must be something that existed. It was so clear, like pure water, that the huge eyes literally overflowed with "tears".
But that's not real water.
Something that resembled water fell from the sky, wrapped around the demon-sealing blade like silk, snaked down Wei Donglin's raised arms, and lingered around her whole body. Under the bath of this "fake water", some kind of filth on her body was washed away. Her weakness, her pain, and her fatigue dissipated in an instant. Her ice mask seemed to have become clearer, and now Zi Shu realized that this part seemed to be a little dark red, as if there was blood spilling under the mask. But those variegated colors have disappeared, and her breath has become stable again.
She Zishu stretched out his hand curiously, feeling a different kind of tenderness in the flow of spiritual power on his fingertips. This power soothes everything, and even her own body and mind are cleansed to a certain extent. It's hard for her to describe, but her whole body seems to be much lighter.
"This is……"
"Tianquanyan, I should have said that."
"oh."
"You are not here for it, nor are you here for the Demon-Sealing Blade."
"I'm just passing through here."
"Where are you going?"
"I don't know." She Zishu said honestly, "The world is so big, it's the same wherever you go. What about you?"
Wei Donglin didn't expect why she would ask him back, but she didn't have an answer. She shrugged and replied meaninglessly:
"I'm looking for something."
"What?"
"I don't completely believe you."
"No one will completely trust another person," Zishu glanced at her, "However, your purpose is not difficult to guess."
"What do you think?"
"Find a way to pull out the Demon-Sealing Blade."
"...Well, the intention is indeed very obvious."
"You can't pull it out. If you could, you would be Shigetsuki-kun, and I know that."
"Yeah, I'm not."
After chatting, they returned to the town. After passing through this messy place, they came to a noisy and lively place. Many people seemed to be talking about something, which seemed to be related to the sudden restlessness. But Wei Donglin wears a straw hat. Although it looks a bit inconsistent, in general it is not so out of place in the crowd. She Zishu followed her, and she didn't know why it was so natural. The two of them were like friends who had known each other for many years, just walking around together.
It's just that their conversations weren't that intimate.
She Zishu asked her if she knew what it meant to become the six realms of impermanence. Wei Donglin's answer was unexpected: she didn't care. It doesn't matter who you work for, whether you are a human being, an impermanent ghost, or a monster. She believed that her form of existence had no effect on her state of mind. What she wanted to pursue from beginning to end was simple - that was the ultimate in martial arts.
"Being a monster means that you can use magic, right? When spiritual power comes to a monster, isn't it just a monster? A monster's body can freely control the use of monster power. It can be said that monster power is their weapon. If you become a monster, then Doesn’t it mean that martial arts is not important anymore? Even if you know the methods of all martial arts in the world, you may still be able to be deciphered by demonic power."
Wei Donglin's tone seemed a bit mocking, which was incredible compared to her cold face - she should have no emotions, as if any emotion was unusual for her, which was people's stereotype.
"Ha, you seem to be too superstitious about demon power. It sounds like you really don't look like a monster. If you were a monster, you would know the limitations of demon power. Indeed, magic, spells... these invisible powers can do so much , in comparison, martial arts seems to be something that should be abandoned by the times. But I think - only things with limitations can have the possibility of breakthrough."
She Zishu's face was full of doubts.
"……I do not understand."
"It's natural that you don't understand. Did you know that in the past... martial arts was even ridiculed in the world. Everyone wanted to learn magic and become an onmyoji. This story was told to me by my fathers - people I soon discovered that not everyone has the qualifications to practice magic. Some people are born with strong spiritual powers, and even monsters want to eat them. However, not all such people are suitable to become Onmyoji, because some people... cannot Use them."
"Ah, there is such a person." Zishu immediately thought of some people, "I know them."
"Whether it is available or not is one thing, and whether it can be used is another thing. When someone who knows something tells me, 'Your child has a good spiritual foundation and is a good seedling to practice Yin and Yang,' he or she can only believe the first half. Yes. It is too difficult for people to learn and requires extraordinary guidance or unusual experiences. Otherwise, it will just be a useless ornament."
"It seems a bit excessive to say this to others. These words may hurt some people's feelings."
"So what?" Wei Donglin shrugged, "Good medicine tastes bitter, but good words are hard to hear. Could it be that because some words sound hurtful, you shouldn't let me say them?"
"That doesn't seem to be the case."
"Isn't that enough? In short... people always think that they are special, but in fact they are not. From birth, they feel that their parents are the same as heaven and earth, but later they realize that they are also ordinary people after all. I don't agree with this. Very vocal.”
"It sounds like you've had some incredible experiences."
"It doesn't really count. I am a prostitute and have not been favored by my family since I was a child. I thought that I could speak with my fists...but I still stabbed Lou Zi in the end. I realized that my personal strength does not matter at all. The people around me, especially my parents, even if they have a hard fist and a soft attitude, in the end they can't accomplish anything."
"But this is how the world is," Zishu said. "It's hard for everyone to be themselves, including me. In such an environment, everyone is being coerced to move forward, going to places they can't even see."
"Yeah, so the rules should be changed."
"...Is this the reason why you want to become the Six Paths Impermanence?" "I said, I don't care what I am, I just need to make changes." Wei Donglin said calmly, "But like you said, becoming the Six Paths Impermanence maybe It's a way - but that's not why I need the Demon Sealing Blade. I just need a weapon that can match my martial arts."
"Then, what else did you want to say? You don't seem to have finished speaking."
"Yeah...yes. Then, you have to realize that you are an ordinary person. There are only a few people who are talented and intelligent, and most people are ordinary. Think about it, if you are weak in martial arts, you can still exercise more and strengthen your body. After all, most of the strong bodies can be obtained through one's own efforts. Things like spiritual power...ha, let it be, human beings are not a species that relies on spiritual power to survive. When people finally realize that they are just ordinary people, Then I will return to life honestly and do whatever I have to do. But this process... is quite long. After all, human beings always like to dream. I realized this very early and knew that only I can control my own destiny if I am strong enough."
"So you quickly chose the path of martial arts?"
"Yes. And I have no choice - after all, my family runs a martial arts gym. I just learned a lot along the way."
"You are not an ordinary person either."
"When I was young, my qualifications were mediocre, but I worked harder than anyone else to achieve what I am today. My parents didn't expect much from me. I became what I am today because of myself. But the most important thing is, Many people can't do it: that is to realize that their children are just ordinary people. I have seen many people in my family and other martial arts schools hold excessive expectations for their children, expecting them to become dragons and dragons. Phoenix. I also discovered that... some people don't really want their children to have any future, but they just want to shine on their own faces. Some birds can't fly, so they lay eggs and hope that the chicks will leap onto the branches and transform into phoenixes. Not only do they look forward to their children becoming prosperous, but they also point to this phoenix taking a whole family of chickens and dogs to heaven."
"...Although I have never seen such a person, I seem to be able to understand the situation you mentioned."
"Everyone is ordinary, but no one thinks it. I have admitted my ordinaryness a long time ago, so I have to work harder. I chose the path most suitable for human beings - martial arts. Of course, I am a magician. I have also dabbled in it. As long as the two can be combined skillfully, there is no game that cannot be broken. You are right about one thing: pure martial arts cannot defeat monsters with high magical powers."
She Zishu was slightly startled: "Hmm...ah, I understand. You want to combine magic power with martial arts, so that you can be invincible and fearless."
"Roughly the same."
"Then the Demon Sealing Blade is indeed the best choice." She Zishu looked at the wakizashi, "After all, it is Shura's weapon."
"But... it's incomplete."
"Because it can't be extracted?"
"No, it's just--incomplete. It should be a long knife."
"Where's the other part?"
"I know where it is...but, I have no plans to get it yet."
"Why is this?"
"There is no suitable swordsmith. Or rather, people who can repair it...are almost impossible to find in the world. Even Maesui Wujun, who forged the Six Paths Divine Weapon, would have a hard time restoring it."
"Really? That's really a pity." She Zishu said cooperatively, "Isn't it okay for you to tell me so much?"
"I usually don't talk so much...but since you helped me, I have nothing to repay you. I don't need your help at all, so-saying a few more words to you is just a thank you. Please forgive me for being so self-assertive.”
"It's nothing. It's interesting to hear this."
