Lord He
“I apologise for the insensitive question,” expressed Mu Yu, supporting He Jinglong into his courtyard to sit.
“Don’t blame yourself. We are duty bound to fight elemental demons to our last breath. Having taken dozens of elemental demons down prior, they did not die in vain. It’s a pity I can’t valiantly fight them despite my determination to fight. I suppose I can’t put up much of a fight in my current state, however.” Glancing back at the young cultivators, He Jinglong questioned, “Do you agree with them?”
Mu Yu smiled. “I agree with you.”
“That’s what I’m talking about,” remarked He Jinglong, giving Mu Yu a thump on the shoulder.
“My brother and I aren’t cowards. We’re professionals at exorcising evil,” commented Xiaoshuai, jumping onto the bench.
“Hahaha, good stuff, young man. You don’t have any cultivation, and your brother is only a Body Severing Realm cultivator. Take care of yourselves so that you can fight the elemental demons once you grow up. What are your names? Which sect do you hail from?”
“I’m Xiaomao, and he’s Damao. We’re not disciples of any sect. All the land is our home. Our profession is punishing evil and upholding justice,” replied Xiaoshuai.
“Cough, cough, what do you think of elemental demons?”
The question stumped Mu Yu for a while. In the end, he answered, “When I was young, my grandpa told me they’re enemies and that becoming an immortal master is to fight them to protect humans. I have always held his words close at heart. My wish is to protect humankind. Be it humans or elemental demons, we owe it to ourselves to remember who we are and our obligations.”
In his head, Mu Yu thought, When I was a kid, I wanted to prove I was human by any means, insisting I was human regardless of whatever ability I was equipped with. Now that I’ve seen human nature, I question if I was too naïve as a kid. Humans and elemental demons will always fight for as long as they exist.
“Exactly! The cultivation world needs more young cultivators like you. We must never yield to elemental demons.”
Mu Yu politely smiled.
“It’s a pity your cultivation is too low. If the barrier falls, you two need to find a way out. Grow stronger and you can fight them one day.”
“You want us to leave?” Mu Yu asked. “I thought you would ask us to fight to the bitter end.”
“If the cultivators here had the desire to fight, you wouldn’t have any right to run. There is no point being a hero if none of them are willing to fight, unfortunately. Look for a chance to fight with those willing to fight later. Your lives are more valuable than that of those cowards outside.”
“Are they also looking to live to fight another day?”
“I’d like to think I have sound judgement when I’ve met so many cultivators in my life. The thought of fighting never manifested in their minds for a split second. They’re afraid; they only want to live. They’ll be the same cowards no matter how many times they end up in this situation. You two, to the contrary, will be a crucial part of mankind’s forces down the road. Courage is praiseworthy, but it’s only useful if it can be used at the right time. I will do everything in my power to ensure you two make it outside because you will become beacons of hope for us. As for them, there’s nothing I can do to save them. I always regretted not being there for my sons. This is the last thing I can do to contribute to a noble cause. All I want from you two is a promise that you won’t become the same quitters they are. Become men who will stand and face the enemy.”
“Hehehe, you’re a nice man, Old Man, but we ar-”
“We will not forget a word you have said, Elder,” Mu Yu interjected. “Although we only have each other, we do understand the importance of a backbone. I admire you as a man. We won’t let you die for our sake. Things will work out one way or another.”
“Hahaha, good lad. Since neither of you have a teacher, would you be willing to be my students?”
“Be your students? I’m a h-”
Mu Yu covered Xiaoshuai’s mouth, knowing the latter was going to burst into laughter.
“Haha, yes. If you’re all right with me, I’ll teach you everything I know over the next two days to improve your chances of survival. The onus would be on you to learn, of course. Every extra bit of knowledge will improve your chances in this situation. What do you say?”
Mu Yu courteously replied, “It would be our honour to learn from you. Prior to that, though, I would like to ask a question.”
“Feel, cough, feel free to ask.”
Patting the elder’s back, Mu Yu queried, “I would like you to think about this from the perspective of a subject of the circumstances. If you were the mysterious individual who saved those cultivators yesterday, yet they are repaying the deed with ingratitude, what would you do, save them or watch them reap what they sow?”
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