Chapter 126 - 88 Where Lies the Heart?

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What are rumors? When three people speak of a tiger, it exists; the many mouths can melt gold. To ensure that the incident with the Evil Demon was not leaked, the Immortal Alliance omitted several key facts in the official news. To the average disciples, this omission created a huge loophole in the story. Yang Jun injured Wang Qi. Yang Jun injured Wang Qi? Can Yang Jun actually injure Wang Qi? Can trash that got killed in an instant the day before manage to miraculously hurt Wang Qi the next day? In the eyes of these people, even if Yang Jun truly became possessed and cultivated an extraordinary strength but was blinded by it, he could at most just give Wang Qi some trouble. Under the push of three forces—the malicious schemers, the self-proclaimed smart "truth emperors," and the onlookers who enjoyed stirring up trouble—the bloody "truth" was concocted. The young Yang Jun, with his tragic background, was hell-bent on revenge. Unfortunately, his talent was not exceptional, and his revenge seemed an unattainable dream. At this point, he encountered the top student Wang Qi. This person had a nasty character, idled his days away, and took pleasure in mocking others. Mocked by Wang Qi, Yang Jun was struck by the thought, "If such a despicable person can have such talent, why can't I?" This malicious intent drove him to attack Wang Qi. Finding himself alone with Yang Jun, Wang Qi simply decided to kill him instead. Out of appreciation for Wang Qi's notable talent, the Immortal Institute fabricated a story of an accidental murder by a Foundation Establishment Cultivator... Alright, "the accidental murder of Yang Jun by a Foundation Establishment Cultivator" is indeed fabricated, because it was a Carefree Stage Cultivator who killed Yang Jun, and it was a deliberate act of murder, not an accident. "So in this rumor, this is the image I have?" Wang Qi maintained his smile, though only the twitch at the corner of his mouth revealed his inner turmoil was anything but calm. Wu Shiqin said indifferently, "It's not entirely wrong." "Bad character? Not doing proper work?" Wang Qi slammed the table hard and said, "Self-studying after classes, we did that together, didn't we?" So, he's not denying that he enjoys mocking others... Wu Shiqin looked at Wang Qi and criticized him in her heart. While they were talking, Wu Fan finished his meal. Without a word, he picked up his plate ready to leave. Wang Qi grabbed Wu Fan by the collar: "Hey, wait a moment. Do you believe that gossip too?" Wu Fan, with his head lowered, did not dare to look at Wang Qi: "It's not... I know that Yang Jun is beyond redemption. But, his end like that, it... it makes me feel... uncomfortable..." "Blaming me, then?" Wu Fan glanced sideways: "I wouldn't dare... But since Yang Jun would rather escape from prison and attack a Law Enforcement Officer than attack you... Wang Qi, I don't understand, but you indeed have been a bit..." "Are you really blaming me?" Wang Qi slammed Wu Fan down on a stool and demanded, "Then tell me, what did I do wrong?" Wu Fan was restless: "Actually, actually, Yang Jun really was pitiable. He, with all his heart, wanted revenge, but... his talent..." Wang Qi sneered: "So it's my fault for having a good brain? My fault that my mother gave birth to someone too smart?" Finally, Wu Fan managed to organize his thoughts: "Not that. Ever since Yang Jun arrived, I never saw him smile. Wang Qi, you're all about Seeking Dao, always laughing and joking, yet you possess the talent Yang Jun could never reach. Maybe, it was jealousy." Saying this, Wu Fan gave a bitter smile: "I don't have many friends, and now between my two friends, such a thing has happened, and I really don't know how to face you..." Wang Qi cracked a smile: "I ask you, where does your heart lie?" "Ah?" Wu Fan was confused. Wang Qi roared: "Where does your heart lie? Where does his heart lie?" Without waiting for Wu Fan to answer, Wang Qi continued: "He wants revenge? If he really wanted it, shouldn't he study at all costs? Too hard to ask for my help? Too hard to ask for help from others? And, does my level of talent play any role in his revenge? Have I competed with him for the position of a True Inheritor? Have I? Since my existence is irrelevant to his revenge, why should he feel hatred toward me?" "Does this bullshit even begin to resemble a True Self?" Faced with Wang Qi's questioning, Wu Fan could only nod in agreement: "Yang Jun is... he's different from others..." "It's just a village slaughter, a family murder, right?" Wang Qi said, "Let me tell you, nobody should take themselves too seriously!" With these words, all the disciples still in the Kitchen were stunned. To be indifferent about the death of a village? Even if it was a rumor, they had never portrayed Wang Qi so heartless! But what Wang Qi said next once again shattered their perception: "What if I told you that this very year, just in the spring, my village was cleansed by a passing Ancient Method Practitioner, and a Senior Brother who had granted me Enlightenment died trying to save me, would you believe it?" Bullshit! That was Wu Fan's initial response. But Wang Qi's expression made him swallow those words. Wang Qi was serious. He continued with a somewhat neurotic smile: "I owe my village an explanation, a life for the Cultivator who saved me. Look at me, do I look insane?" "The burden on my shoulders is no lighter than anyone else's, right? Let me ask you, have I gone mad?" Wu Fan shook his head fearfully, but his mind was ablaze with turmoil. So, Wang Qi had such a side to him? Wang Qi leaned in close to Wu Fan, asking: "Then do you know the difference between me and Yang Jun?" Wu Fan continued to shake his head. "The heart of revenge, yet elation in finding the Dao, do they conflict?" Wang Qi whispered: "Like Yang Jun, I also yearn to kill my enemy. But, that loser, could hold nothing but vengeance in his heart. Whereas I, have other thoughts!" "If the heart harbors only hatred, then what is left when the revenge is enacted and the hatred extinguished? Turning oneself into a Walking Corpse is the most profound insult to those who perished unjustly!" Wang Qi took a deep breath and went on: "Me, I will never forget the supreme joy that arose in my heart when I perceived a layer of the Dao!" "True Self as one, True Heart difficulty remains unchanged, upon reflection, I have achieved this!" Wang Qi stood up and looked around. Seeing the slightly panicked eyes of the surrounding disciples, he laughed: "What about you? Where does your heart lie?"

Chapter 126 - 88 Where Lies the Heart?

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