"How can we allow others to sleep soundly on the side of the couch..."
Faced with an extremely angry Thomas.
Lao Shui, the enlightened man, acted unusually calm, calmly shook his head and said: "Most human beings are such greedy and violent creatures, they will never be satisfied with the status quo, and they will only want more and more things."
Shrugging his shoulders.
Lao Shui raised his eyebrows and said helplessly: "Although I don't know much about the mercenaries outside, I do understand the evil in human nature."
There seemed to be stars flowing in his eyes.
The old enlightened person in front of him had deep eyes and continued bluntly: "They don't care whether you have ambitions or not. Eliminating potential threats and sitting on all the vested interests once and for all is what they really care about."
In fact.
Is it possible that the Palmi clan, which was surrounded by many forces around the world, is not like this?
What does destroying you have to do with you? !
He had obviously stayed out of the matter and had no interest in fighting for power, but he was still targeted by everyone.
Just because the talent of their tribe is too powerful, so powerful that it makes others feel uneasy.
"So, why did you escape?"
Suddenly.
The little girl who had been silent all this time was full of doubts, and suddenly asked: "Are the residents in the ancient city so stupid that they won't let you go out to bring in reinforcements?"
He was suddenly startled.
Thomas' expression suddenly changed, and he smiled awkwardly and said: "As expected of my grandmother, you are right. Everyone including the teacher originally did not agree with me leaving the city without permission, but I really couldn't bear to see everyone starve to death in the city, so I I ran out of the city secretly, bypassed the enemy camp stationed at the exit, and came all the way here."
As soon as these words came out.
The little girl immediately drooped her eyelids, with a strange expression, and she really couldn't understand this.
The enemy is coming, why don't you think of a way to fight back, but are just willing to sit and wait for death? !
"Government by doing nothing, pure and natural..."
These eight words suddenly came out.
Lao Shui, the enlightened man, narrowed his eyes and took a deep breath with a calm expression.
He was suddenly stunned on the spot.
Thomas turned his head and looked at this mysterious old man in disbelief, just because his teacher had said the same thing before.
"So that's it."
He nodded in understanding.
The little girl on the side lifted her chin and asked again: "Then how do you know that I can definitely help you?"
"You know, I can't even remember who I am, so how can I be able to help you fight off the enemy?"
His brows were furrowed.
Thomas was silent for a long time and then said: "The teacher once said that if grandma is willing to return to the 'Ancient City of Eden', the intruders on the periphery will not be a problem at all."
"However, the old man is unwilling to force you. He said that he would rather the entire ancient city die than take the initiative to disturb your Qing Dynasty."
Said.
Thomas took out the crumpled map from his arms and handed it to the two of them.
"This map records the specific coordinates of this cave in detail. I heard the teacher talk about it before, so I took the risk and stole it. Then I followed the route on the map and came here to find you!"
There was a pause.
Thomas suddenly knelt on the ground again and gritted his teeth and said: "Grandma, although I am not a purebred member of the Ancient City tribe, I have long regarded the Ancient City as my only hometown for more than ten years. Please be sure to come back with me. Rescue the residents of the city!"
Speaking of which.
The enlightened man Lao Shui and the little girl looked at each other. Judging from many details, it was clear that the things Thomas said were by no means fabricated.
and.
The "Ancient City of Eden" far across the sea must be inextricably related to the little girl's life experience.
"Girl, haven't you always wanted to figure out who you really are and why you are here?"
Lao Shui, the enlightened man, had a burning gaze and said with a rare smile.
"I think this may be a rare opportunity for you."
Said.
The old enlightened man in front of him stretched out his right hand and gently placed it on the little girl's forehead.
"This world is too old. Even the cave we are in has hundreds of years of history, and I only entered the cave and started enlightenment a few decades ago..."
He caressed the little girl's forehead affectionately.
Lao Shui smiled and continued: "Since that time, you have been living in this cave for an unknown length of time, so even I don't know your true identity. I am just used to your presence."
Tilted his head.
Lao Shui sighed softly: "This man can't live in confusion all the time. Where he comes from and where he wants to go. Sometimes these things are more important than enlightenment."
He was suddenly startled.
Feeling the kind touch on her forehead, the little girl was speechless for a while, only feeling a little inexplicable sadness.
Born as a human being, I don’t know where I come from. Even having a name has become a luxury.
All these years.
She had long forgotten the passage of time, and the only people she had ever touched were two.
One of them is Xue Yun, who came here by chance.
The other one is the enlightened person who woke up halfway and has been with him for twelve years.
"Old Shui..."
His lips trembled.
The little girl hesitated for a long time, then suddenly said: "If I leave, who will protect those who are in meditation in the cave?"
"Aren't there still me and Xiaobai?"
Woo~~
With a whimper.
The "Netherworld Gargoyle" that had been staying in the corner slowly walked out of the darkness and nuzzled the little girl's body obediently like a puppy.
Lao Shui, the enlightened person, curled his lips and said with a smile: "You have done enough for us enlightened people over the years, and it is time to live for yourself."
"live for yourself......"
His eyes couldn't help but sparkle with brilliance.
For the first time, the little girl in front of her felt the urge to try. The shackles that had bound her body and mind for a long time were suddenly lifted.
"That's right."
Nodding silently.
Lao Shui, the enlightened person, agreed: "With goals, life will be meaningful. Just do whatever you want. You are no one's vassal in the first place and you always have the right to choose."
All of a sudden.
The entire cave became quiet again, to the point where you could hear a needle drop.
He couldn't help but stand up suddenly.
The little girl in the cave turned her head and looked at the cave entrance not far away on the other side.
The bright light is extremely hazy, and even if it is blocked by wind and snow, it cannot block the transmission of sunlight.
"Old Shui, thank you."
Stand with your hands behind your back.
The little girl's eyes gradually became firm, and she could not hide her excitement in her voice: "I really want to see the outside world."
