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Chapter 15: Reminder of the Eastern Sword
Although Chen Tao held thirty Blood Spirit Fruits in his arms, he never once glanced at them. He feared that he might lose control, exposing himself or acting in a way he would later regret.
Now, he was staring in shock at the thirty Blood Spirit Fruits, but more than that, he felt excitement. Among them was his share, and it was highly likely that due to his contribution in bringing back the Blood Spirit Fruits, he would receive one more. Then he could give one to each of his two children.
Thinking of this made him feel elated.
However, unlike Chen Tao, Zhou Tong felt a pang of heartache after the initial shock. He selected three of the best-quality Blood Spirit Fruits and handed them, along with two slightly inferior ones, to Lin Feiyu.
Yet Lin Feiyu shook his head and said, "Four fruits!"
Zhou Tong frowned slightly and replied, "Lin Nan, Mu Realm, and who else could there be besides that Fallen Goose?"
"Aunt has been pregnant for several months now~~~"
Zhou Tong immediately felt a deep ache in his heart. In despair, he exchanged one of the largest and best-quality fruits for Lin Feiyu. His expression was one of frustration, as if blaming fate for choosing this moment for pregnancy.
Lin Feiyu smiled gently and said, "If Mr. Zhou feels heartache, four fruits will be enough for us!"
This indicated that he did not wish to greedily claim the Blood Spirit Fruits; it was simply that his family had genuine needs.
However, Zhou Tong shook his head and said, "I cannot disobey Young Master Yun's orders!"
Upon hearing this, both Lin Feiyu and Liu Lao displayed expressions of slight relief.
In truth, both felt that Zhou Tong was quite capable. While his character wasn't particularly bad, it couldn't be considered good either. However, none of that mattered anymore; as long as Zhou Tong maintained his own principles and boundaries, they felt reassured.
…………………………
And here was Lian Yun.
Although the vast majority of people could not react to Lian Yun's instantaneous speed, the newcomers, Ten Thousand People, had all undergone special training for months, even years. While they were not kings, they were certainly not ordinary Armed Ghost Hunters.
They quickly found the fleeting figure that had appeared beneath the Blood Spirit Fruit Tree.
Then, more than fifty thousand individuals, filled with anger, jealousy, greed, and envy, rushed toward Lian Yun with red eyes and frenzied expressions, disregarding everything in their path.
However, Lian Yun knew that they had not completely lost their rationality. If they had truly lost control, why wouldn't they charge toward the Blood Spirit Fruit Tree, which still bore seventy Blood Spirit Fruits? After Lian Yun's departure, all Evil Spirits had quickly returned to calm. If anyone had the ability, they could easily replicate Lian Yun's actions.
The reason they chose to attack Lian Yun was simply that he was human and fewer in number—easier to bully.
How could Lian Yun possibly maintain a good attitude under such circumstances?
Wu Taifei returned, gripping tightly in hand, his heart filled with boundless killing intent. He summoned the Nest of Swallows in Flames; in an instant, a terrifying Sword Intent emanated from Lian Yun and spread outwards. Even the thousands of Evil Spirits in the distance instinctively took two steps back, let alone the crowd rushing forward.
In an instant, they halted in their tracks, their bodies going limp. Two or three individuals were even scared to death by Lian Yun's overwhelming Sword Intent.
"Within ten zhang, kill without mercy!" Lian Yun's voice was even more terrifying than the aura he projected.
Emotionless and brutally cold, devoid of humanity and utterly indifferent, it sounded like a voice from a hellish Evil Spirit.
The Ten Thousand People froze in place, giving Lian Yun an aura as if one man could stand against ten thousand. However, Eastern Sword frowned slightly and then shook his head helplessly.
Although he had previously joked about Lian Yun engaging in acts of plunder, it was merely a jest. Now, while Lian Yun was not entirely wrong in his actions, there was no need for such extremes.
As long as one leaves, why bother showcasing their strength?
Eastern Sword felt that the Lian Yun before him had undergone significant changes compared to the Lian Yun he once knew. It wasn't so much a change in personality, but rather a shift in mindset. It wasn't necessarily bad, but it wasn't good either.
However, in Eastern Sword's perception, if it had been the old Lian Yun, he would have likely taken more Blood Spirit Fruits just now, drawing the true madness of Ten Thousand People without provoking the Evil Spirit's fury, and then leading those Ten Thousand People away from this place of chaos.
Instead, what he saw now was Lian Yun wanting others to imitate him, as if leading them to their doom.
Moreover, if it had been the old Lian Yun, he wouldn't have uttered such words that seemed destined to bring about death, leaving behind one or two witnesses.
After a moment of silence, Eastern Sword asked, "Lian Yun, have you ever thought about protecting all of Huaxia?"
"Yes!"
"And now?"
"I don't want to!"
"Why?"
"Why?" Lian Yun retorted.
The entire Huaxia Alliance sacrificed itself and even caused the death of his parents. It was already fortunate that he hadn't sought revenge; why should he still protect all of Huaxia?
To be honest, whether three years ago or now, the ages between thirteen and sixteen are when a person's mindset is most susceptible to change.
During this period, Lian Yun was first abandoned by the entire Huaxia Alliance and then lived under the shadow of the Lian Family. Although he had experienced about ten years of happiness with the Lin Family, Fengdu had shown him the most unbearable side of human nature.
Lian Yun was no longer the same Lian Yun as before.
In the past, when the Lian Family faced difficulties, Lian Yun would stand by their side, offering help like a good Samaritan. But now, he might just remain indifferent like a passerby.
Now, all he wanted was to protect those he cared about.
Eastern Sword could guess the reason behind Lian Yun's transformation, but he shook his head and said, "Once, I devoted myself entirely to swordsmanship, never considering the need to protect anything. This is likely the bottleneck I am facing now. Perhaps I am not qualified to advise you, but Uncle Yi once said that to move forward courageously is to remain true to one's original intention."
"I don't know what you once thought, but it seems it wasn't about protecting the top figures of Huaxia."
"Since they are at the bottom of society, it is natural for them to be twisted by the injustices they face and their unfulfilled desires. Isn't it understandable that some of their actions are less than admirable? And your desire to protect them is precisely because you hope they won't have to endure such indignities anymore?"
Lian Yun had never considered that Eastern Sword could articulate such thoughts, but before he could express his surprise, he sat down on the spot and began to reflect, realizing that Eastern Sword's words held great truth.
At the very least, the people in Fengdu, no matter how wretched their circumstances, still had something commendable about them: they chose to struggle for survival within Fengdu. This showed a form of self-reliance and a desire to break through to greatness. Furthermore, they did not harm the ordinary impoverished masses in the city.
This was undoubtedly far superior to those who appeared glamorous on the surface while exploiting the common people beneath.
(End of Chapter)
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