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"Wait... you have the wrong person. I'm not Dustless; my name is Qing An!" Qing An exclaimed, pushing Li Xiaonan away with a sudden force, panting heavily.
Li Xiaonan laughed heartily. "I won't mistake you, Dustless! Don't forget, we were born from the same womb! Although you look different now, those frail arms and legs haven't changed at all."
Qing An frowned slightly. "Li Xiaonan, are you alright? When did we ever come from the same womb?"
"Exactly..." Li Xiaonan naturally continued, but then he realized his memory seemed to have a gap, and he couldn't finish his thought.
Hong Lian curiously stepped in front of Qing An and asked Li Xiaonan, "Is he really your brother, Dustless?"
Li Xiaonan nodded blankly, trying to sort through his chaotic thoughts.
Hong Lian then asked, "So the Dustless from the Demon Realm is his Inner Demon?"
At the mention of Inner Demon, Qing An's brow furrowed involuntarily. He took a few steps toward Li Xiaonan and grabbed his wrist, scrutinizing his handsome face. He noticed a wisp of dark energy swirling between his brows.
He gasped, "You... you have an Inner Demon?"
Li Xiaonan glanced at him with a smile and saw that a trace of dark energy was also subtly flowing across Qing An's pale face.
"You have an Inner Demon too, don't you? With Buddhism reaching this level, it's quite normal for an Inner Demon to arise. Why are you so surprised?"
Qing An exhaled and was about to release him when Li Xiaonan firmly grasped his hand again. "Dustless, I have something I want to discuss with you."
"I'm not Dustless; my name is Qing An."
"Alright, Qing An it is. Come with me!" Li Xiaonan pulled him casually into an empty room, leaving the others in stunned silence.
Then, Li Xiaonan began to inform Qing An about Buddhism and matters concerning the Demon Realm.
Qing An furrowed his brow and said, "Are you saying that I am the reincarnation of the former Buddhist Realm's Buddha?"
Li Xiaonan nodded and replied, "Now you and I both have Inner Demons. While it's not a good thing, it's not entirely bad either. As long as we get through the Heart Tribulation, we can reach the New Buddha Realm. You mustn't make foolish decisions like in your Previous Life."
Buddhism is different from Cultivation; Buddhism cultivates the true heart, where good thoughts are magnified, but even a tiny bit of evil thought can also be amplified, ultimately becoming an Inner Demon.
Cultivators must undergo the Transcend Tribulation, which goes against the heavenly path, while Buddhists also face a Transcend Tribulation, dealing with the Heart Tribulation and Inner Thoughts.
Qing An's lips curled slightly as he said, "Don't worry. After hearing all that you've said, I certainly won't tread the old path again. However, if overcoming an Inner Demon were that easy, it wouldn't be called an Inner Demon."
"You’re worrying too much again. But I’m curious—how did your Inner Demon come about? To me, you've always seemed desireless and indifferent," Li Xiaonan said with a wink and a smile.
Qing An sighed as he looked at Li Xiaonan. "I don't know about my Previous Life, but this lifetime's Inner Demon is because of you."
"Me?" Li Xiaonan was taken aback and pointed to himself in disbelief.
Qing An nodded. "I developed feelings for a woman, only to later discover that she was not a woman but a man. Yet my heart feels like spilled water that can never be retrieved."
"You can't be talking about me! This sounds quite interesting. Brother, you have to tell me more! Ever since I woke up, my mind has been all 'jumbled,' and I can't remember many things."
Li Xiaonan sat cross-legged on the ground, looking at Qing An with great interest.
Qing An frowned slightly, unsure why he was revealing buried feelings today.
Was it because Li Xiaonan had lost his memory? Or was it due to the intricate connections between Li Xiaonan and his previous life?
In their last life, they were brothers from the Ji Family.
Dustless and Nameless both entered Buddhism together; they shared extraordinary talents but had completely different personalities.
One was calm and composed, while the other was lively and carefree; one was pedantic, while the other was unrestrained.
Now, after all the twists and turns, the two met again, sitting face to face on the ground, resembling their past discussions on Buddhist teachings, though neither could recall those bygone days.
And Qing An would not know that his former self had once harbored an Inner Demon because of Li Xiaonan, or rather because of his younger brother—Nameless.
Nameless, who was he?
A traitor to Buddhism, burdened with the title of genius yet defying the heavens.
He advocated for the harmony of yin and yang to create the world. The path of Obedient Dragon II rose and fell; not only did he establish the Heavenly Union Technique of Obedient Dragon II, but he also steadily ascended to the pinnacle of divinity.
As an elder brother, Dustless naturally felt unwilling to accept this, even though he had already become a revered figure in the Buddhist Realm at that time.
A seed named "jealousy" was inadvertently buried in his heart. As his Buddhist power grew, the Inner Demon quietly thrived alongside it.
This was originally a good opportunity for Dustless to transcend his realm, but he abandoned it through another extreme means, leading to great calamity.
Qing An slowly recounted the story in a flat tone, seemingly devoid of any emotion, while Li Xiaonan listened with great interest.
Suddenly, Qing An asked, "How did you come to have an Inner Demon? With your extraordinary talent—having everything you desire: wealth, power, and women—what could you possibly be dissatisfied with?"
Li Xiaonan's expression dimmed slightly as he replied, "Because I feel so useless... I don't remember what I was like in this life. All I know is that when Hong Lian was in trouble, I couldn't save her. I felt guilty and self-reproachful... Although I later rescued Hong Lian, the Inner Demon still appeared."
Qing An paused for a moment before exclaiming, "I understand now!"
"What do you understand?"
Qing An smiled lightly. "It seems that this Inner Demon has been buried in your heart for a long time..." He then proceeded to inform Li Xiaonan about the death of Li Yanrong and other matters one by one.
Li Xiaonan furrowed his brows tighter and said, "So much has happened in this life. Those women cannot be let down, but in the end, I can't remember anything. The Buddhist Realm and the Demon Realm are still waiting for me to deal with..."
Qing An gazed at his handsome profile, gradually envisioning what Li Xiaonan looked like as a woman.
Slowly, he could clearly hear his own heartbeat—"thump! thump!"—and it was getting faster!
He swallowed hard, half-kneeling as he said, "Li... Xiao Nan..."
As he spoke, his voice was hot and trembling.
Li Xiaonan was startled and took half a step back. "What’s wrong with you?"
"Heart... Inner Demon..." Qing An frowned, striking out with his palm in front of him before suddenly retreating against the wall.
He touched his cheek; it was so hot!
His entire body felt as if it were on fire.
His gaze was no longer the calm and steady one from before but filled with heat.
Qing An forced himself to lower his head, gasping, "Quick... quick... get out... I... I can't control it..."
Li Xiaonan slightly frowned but did not retreat; instead, he walked toward Qing An.
He said, "Brother, suppressing the Inner Demon doesn’t seem to work. Why don’t you try letting it out and see if you can fundamentally release this burden?"
Qing An suddenly looked up and shouted, "Li Xiaonan, you’re forcing me! Aahhh!"
He roared fiercely, his long Azure Silks flying wildly around him, and in the next moment, he appeared right in front of Li Xiaonan.
Qing An reached out and gave Li Xiaonan a tight bear hug, exclaiming, "Li Xiaonan, I declare you!"
Li Xiaonan was taken aback, his cheeks puffed up, and his eyes sparkled with laughter. He couldn't help but burst into laughter, "Pfft... Hahaha! Where did that accent come from? It's killing me!"
Qing An's face turned red as he held Li Xiaonan's shoulders and forced him to straighten up. "If you keep acting cute like that, be careful or I'll kiss you!"
Li Xiaonan was laughing so hard he could barely breathe. "Bro, have some decency, okay? I'm a guy!"
"I don't care if you're a guy or a girl! I'm declaring you!"
Li Xiaonan laughed until tears filled the corners of his eyes. He gasped for breath and nodded, "Alright, alright! Declare away! In ancient times, there was Longyang Jun; now there's you, Ji Wuchen. Truly remarkable!"
Qing An's expression turned cold as he said, "Don't compare me to Longyang. That guy only deserves to lie beneath; I want to be on top!"
Li Xiaonan's face froze for a moment before he erupted into uncontrollable laughter again. "Alright, alright! I was wrong! You're way better than Longyang Jun. I swear, Longyang can't be more handsome than you! Declare whoever you want; I won't stop you."
Qing An was taken aback. "You don't think this is strange?"
Li Xiaonan shook his head.
Qing An's lips twitched slightly. "You really... don't find it strange?"
Li Xiaonan replied with a smile, "Buddha says all beings are equal; love is also equal. Everyone has the right to like and be liked. Although, um... your preferences are different from ordinary people, it doesn't mean you're wrong."
Wiping the tears from the corners of his eyes, Li Xiaonan explained.
Qing An sighed and released Li Xiaonan. "You can go now; I need to enter seclusion..."
Li Xiaonan bent down and looked at Qing An's lowered eyelids with a grin. "Bro, are you giving up on declaring me so soon? I'm so heartbroken!"
"Get lost! Do you believe I will hit you?" Qing An suddenly raised his head, his eyes shining with an intensity never seen before.
In the past, he always appeared carefree, either silent or offering a faint smile. He had never shown such furious impulsiveness.
Li Xiaonan's expression suddenly turned serious as he clasped his hands together and said, "Amitabha, well done! Brother, have you let it go?"
Qing An glanced at him, sat down on the ground, and nodded. "The Inner Demon is just a thought; it's not because of others, but because of myself. I always thought it was abnormal to like you; it felt too strange. For a long time, I held onto this knot, and thus fell into the demon's grasp."
He sighed, his gaze gradually returning to calmness. "I also need to thank you for your guidance today; otherwise, I wouldn't have let go so quickly."
"Amitabha! Brother, please focus on your meditation. I'll head out first!" Li Xiaonan smiled as he stepped out of the room, gently closing the door behind him and turning to look back.
It was early morning, with the eastern sky just revealing a hint of dawn. The colors were pure and enchanting, making one’s imagination soar. His heart lifted slowly with that light.
Li Xiaonan's lips curled up slightly in joy.
His gaze slowly drifted away from the ever-changing sky, only to find that the people outside had not left but were all looking at him with somber expressions. "Um... Is there something on my face?" Li Xiaonan scratched his cheek and asked.
"Boom!" The sky suddenly flashed, and a circular Light Barrier faintly appeared.
Li Xiaonan was startled. "What’s happening?"
"Li Xiaonan, get out here! If you don’t come out soon, I’ll crush your woman!"
"Your woman... woman... woman..." The echoes drifted away as Li Xiaonan stood there with his mouth agape, staring blankly at Ling Kui and the others, wondering in his heart: How many sins have I committed?
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