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    There was silence in the study room. Except for Minx, who didn't understand at all and looked blank, everyone else had a somewhat strange look on their face.  [There are almost all the books you want to read. It is more stable and updates faster than ordinary websites. It is full text and has no ads.  ]

    Everyone knows what Nangong Wuji said. In fact, there are not many people in China who don¡¯t know the life story of this old man. Even the old man Agulis who just crossed the sea from the European continent is learning from Xiaoxia  When China was in trouble, I listened carefully to these legendary stories.

    But when these legendary stories were told by this old man himself, they felt so strange. His words were light and natural, and his tone was calm and unwavering. It was really like what he said, he was a man who had been working hard all his life.  The old farmer slowly told about his ordinary life.  That seemed to be completely different stories from the epic stories of turbulent storms and huge waves that they had heard before and thought of.  And a sincere feeling makes this story that sounds weirdly ordinary and has an already known outcome not so boring. Nangong Wuji's voice is soothing and unwavering, but sweet and soft, like a slowly flowing clear spring.  It is also like a child who is completely ignorant of the world and is seriously telling a plain story that he has just experienced. Even if it is not exciting and interesting, people can clearly feel every emotion he put into it.

    Nangong Wuji seems to have never used any self-identification. At his age and status, it seems more appropriate to call him "I", but he always uses "I".  I do what I want, I want to do, without adding anything extra. Even the relationship between monarch and minister, which is most valued by Confucianism, does not reflect the slightest taste in his mouth. The emperor and princes in the eyes of others are just  Just an acquaintance he knew.

    As he said before, he is not a wise man.  He is not an unparalleled scholar in the country, or even a member of the Confucian sect, he is just himself.

    "Mr. Wuji, you are a very interesting person, a very interesting and good person." The first person to speak was Mingyue.  She looked at Nangong Wuji and smiled sweetly.  She rarely took the initiative to speak to others.  "People who can live their own lives are very charming and interesting." Mingyue's black and white eyes are as clear and sparkling as the waves in a lake.  She grabbed Xiaoxia's arm next to her and shook it.  "Just like Taoist Xia."

    "It's really rare for Miss Mingyue to have such a vision. Taoist Priest Qingfeng must not let down such a beautiful woman." Nangong Wuji glanced at Mingyue with deep meaning, then raised his head and shouted.  Laughing, Xiaoxia could only scratch her head in embarrassment.

    The old man Agulis next to him seemed to have sorted out his thoughts at this time and took a deep breath.  He said slowly: "God can't actually give us the truth and answers. He can only give us a direction to find the truth and answers. The truth and answers are not found elsewhere. In fact, they have been buried deep in our hearts. This is our continent of Euroland.  The words of a very controversial theologian in history. I think this is also a portrayal of you. You do not need to deliberately pursue justice and truth. Truth and justice have gradually become one with your soul in the life and choices you have experienced.  "

    "There is no other way to learn. I just ask him to rest assured. It turns out that there are great sages in Europe who know this truth." Nangong Wuji nodded slightly.  "There are virtuous people in the East and virtuous people in the West. This is the same mentality."

    "That's why you told the Tianhe Warrior to pursue his own truth and justice, is that right?"

    Nangong Wuji nodded.

    After being silent for a long time, the old man Agulis shook his head: "But I still don't agree with your approach. I still stick to my previous question. If you are an ordinary old man, your advice is of course very good, but you have the lofty  status and power. Even if you are willing to give up, the fact is that you can have unparalleled power in this empire at any time as long as you are willing. Why don't you make good use of the huge influence you have. Let truth and justice be revealed,  At least it makes it easier for everyone to pursue truth and justice.¡±

    Nangong Wuji pondered for a moment, smiled slightly and said: "Because I can only do this, and I have done everything I can." Before the old man Agulis could speak, he continued: "These are the words of Master Xuan Xuanzi. Because dozens of  Years ago, I asked Master Xuan Xuanzi a similar question to Mr. Agulis. At that time, I still didn¡¯t understand what Master Xuan Xuanzi meant. But after so many years, I slowly understood it. Now I can only answer this way  ¡±

    "After attacking the Xidi camp, killing three shamans and several chiefs and forcing the Xidi army to retreat to the northwest outside the Great Wall, no one can doubt Xuan Xuanzi's reputation as the best person in the world. If we say that before, he was just a man in the world.  He was recognized as the number one master in the world, and after this incident he became the real number one in the world, both in terms of cultivation and reputation. In addition, there was chaos in the temple at that time, and people's hearts were shattered. Xuan Xuanzi, the real person, climbed up and shouted:The answer is like a cloud.  Just the more than 40 people who came back alive from the Xidi camp are all elites of various sects, first-class masters in the world, and they have great admiration for Xuan Xuanzi.  strength.  It can be said that as long as Xuan Xuanzi is willing, it will not be difficult to abandon the Zhao family and establish a new dynasty.  So at that time, I also asked Xuan Xuanzi why he didn't take advantage of the situation to establish another emperor to calm the world and unite people's hearts, so that the chaotic world of chaos and war could be completely ended.  Or at least choose one of the second and third eldest children of the Zhao family to assist in ascending the throne to prevent them from continuing to fight among themselves.  But Master Xuan Xuanzi told me at that time that he had done everything he could do.  "

    "I didn't understand at the time. The question I asked was probably similar to that of the old man Agulis, asking him why he didn't save the people from the fire and water since he had such a status and ability. But the real person Xuan Xuanzi said, I am just  How can a warrior and a Taoist priest in the mountains save the world from fire and water? I can only do what I can do. I can only do this, and I have done everything I can do. I said why should you?  Being so self-effacing, Master Xuanxuanzi just smiled and said that Confucius's three thousand disciples and seventy-two wise men only traveled around the country to give lectures, and they had to suffer hardships between Chen and Cai. I only rode out of Hangu Pass alone, if it hadn't been for Guan Yin Lingxi to ask for advice.  He almost didn't even want to keep the Tao Te Ching, and Sakyamuni had to beg for food with his own hands when preaching in all directions. Even these three people didn't save all the people from fire and water. I, a warrior, drew my sword in anger and killed some barbarians with my colleagues in the world.  , and it can only stop there.¡±

    "The world is in chaos and people's hearts are in disarray. It's because the world has already reached the stage of chaos and disintegration. When the previous dynasty dismissed hundreds of schools of thought for only respecting Confucianism and respected Confucius as the most holy teacher, it actually went astray on the path of Confucianism.  . In a short period of time, it was possible to unify the hearts of the people and create a great cause. The sealing of the demon god of Xidi solved the troubles that had plagued the northwest for thousands of years, but it also laid the foundation for future troubles. To shackle the hearts of the people with ethics and education. Everyone is required to do that.  A saint who has no demands or desires, it is precisely the extremes of things that are hard and easy to break, and the over-restricted and suppressed human heart and human desires make the demon sect gradually grow, and finally become out of control. Is this drink and peck a certain number?  It is already doomed to wither and fail, just like the life and death of human beings and the day and night of heaven are the way of nature. What is the use of my own strength? Even if I can calm the storm for a while as you said, it is only a temporary solution, and chaos will soon return.  No matter how turbulent it is, the establishment of Dagang is just a mess that people have reluctantly gathered together after they have settled down. How can anyone really believe in the plot of the monarch, ministers, father and son? The so-called Dagang and the Zhao family are just a thing pushed by the major aristocratic families to comfort the common people.  It's empty. It doesn't matter who becomes the emperor in the Zhao family or changes to another family. The emperor's relationship as emperor and minister has long been like a wooden statue that has been trampled on in the mud. Even if it is washed clean and erected there again, it will be long gone.  No one will worship anymore. The torrent of humanity is rolling down, and the trend of the times is coming. Who can resist?"

    "This is an inevitable process of natural decay of civilization. Is this what Master Xuanxuanzi meant?" Argulis suddenly said.  "In our continent of Euro, after the destruction of the great magic empire Oyuluo, some scholars and druids had similar views. It was the perfection and power of the magic network that created a brilliant magical civilization. Then there was no end to the pursuit of magic.  Specialized research and endless demands for resources have become the reasons for the destruction of the Oyuro Empire."

    Nangong Wuji nodded and let out a long sigh: "Taoism talks about the cycle of heaven. Nature goes back and forth, and everything has its time of formation, residence and destruction. God regards all things as stupid dogs, and the saints regard the people as stupid dogs. They are not ruthless, but stand firm.  Seeing too high is too far and too deep. As a true Taoist master, Xuan Xuanzi can draw his sword in anger. He has indeed done enough to avoid temporary disasters in the Central Plains of China."

    "Then why do you have to do so much in the future? Since according to what you understand as the truth of heaven, these are the processes of natural evolution, and whatever you do is in vain. Then why do you have to do so much for this dynasty in the future?  ?¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s very simple, because I can¡¯t see through it.¡± Nangong Wuji smiled.  "Xuan Xuanzi is a Taoist master, and I am just a layman. I always feel that there is something else I can do to make this world a better place, so I did it."

    "In fact, you have indeed done great things. I know that you have consolidated the rule of the empire and eliminated the crisis of coups and civil strife."

    "No, no, I actually didn't really accomplish anything." Nangong Wuji spread his hands.  "In the past few decades, I have been running around and working hard, but I have barely managed to maintain this mess. The essence behind it has not changed, and it has even become more and more serious. The major families and Jianghu sects are still colluding with each other to separate themselves.  The imperial decrees are like waste paper, and you have to rely on the shadow-shirted guards to do anything you want to do behind the scenes. The Yongzhou Red Leaf Army is still very powerful and difficult to control."

    At the end of this sentence, Nangong Wuji sighed: "I am tired after so many years. Looking back on what I have done, I feel that I can do what Xuan Xuanzi did back then. I can say: I can do it"?Done.  All I wanted from the beginning was to be able to say this with a clear conscience.  Therefore, I really can¡¯t do what truth and justice you want me to demonstrate, and I don¡¯t know how to do it.  "

    After saying this, Nangong Wuji stopped talking. Old Man Agulis also pondered silently, and the study became quiet for a while.

    After a long while, Argulis finally stood up, bowed to Nangong Wuji, and said: "You are a great martyr with a noble personality. I respect and understand what you have done, but please forgive me for disagreeing with you.  My views on truth and justice. Originally, I wanted to ask you about why Archon Liu did not execute those devil believers. But after listening to your words, I understand that it is because you think their appearance is just a phenomenon, and  Not the root cause. Just like poisonous weeds will be born when there is a suitable environment, but the natural evolution of the environment is beyond human power. So the Archon just compromises as harshly as possible. You have a broad and long-term vision and profound wisdom, but  And trapped by the powerlessness of reality, I can only work in vain where I can reach out. But I always believe that there must be real truth and justice, and there must be a way to reveal them to the world and eliminate evil."

    Nangong Wuji smiled indifferently: "You should also search for your own truth and justice. No, it should be said that you are not on the road to find your own truth."

    At this time, there was a knock on the door, and then a voice sounded outside: "Mr. Wuji, Mr. Liu said that the drinks and meat have been prepared. If you want to use it, please go with me."

    "We have all prepared wine and food. Why don't we invite the two European guests and the Tianhe heroes to enjoy it." Nangong Wuji raised his hand with a smile, and then turned to look at Xiaoxia.  "But Taoist Master Qingfeng, please hold off for a moment. I have something to say to you."

    Naturally, Xiaoxia just arched her hands in a gesture.  Minx, who was on the side, immediately beamed with joy after hearing Agulis's narration, cheered loudly, and turned to Nangong Wuji and said loudly: "Although I don't understand what you and your Excellency were arguing about before, I'm sure that you  He is the best and nicest person I have met since I came to the Western Continent!"

    After the two strong men, Tianhe Ghost and Minx, left with old man Agulis, the study suddenly seemed much more spacious and cleaner.

    Nangong Wuji sighed, looked at Xiao Xia meaningfully and smiled: "Actually, I came to Qingzhou this time because I heard about you in Jingzhou and wanted to come and see you. Fortunately, you haven't followed Old Ghost Xu and your master yet.  Let¡¯s go to the sea to Yingzhou together.¡±

    "Mr. Wuji knows Mr. Xu?" Xiaoxia was a little surprised.

    Nangong Wuji nodded: "Xu Zhengzhou was one of the forty-two people who fought with Xuan Xuanzi from the Xidi army back then. His arm was also lost in the hands of the Xidi people. Your master and I have done the same.  Met once."

    "Is this the case for my master?" Xiao Xia was a little dumbfounded.  If a master with advanced cultivation like Mr. Xu Zhengzhou fought side by side with the real person Xuan Xuanzi, it would be expected. Then a wild Taoist priest like the master who sells talismans and deceives the rich villagers would have to fight with Xuan Xuanzi, the best person in the world.  It would be really unbelievable that Xuanzi is related.

    Fortunately, Nangong Wuji shook his head and said, "That's not true. It's just that he was good friends with Old Ghost Xu many years ago, and I met him once by the way. He is a very interesting Taoist. If it weren't for this time in Jingzhou  When you caused such a mess, I never thought that after so many years, he would teach such an interesting apprentice like you."

    "Then why Mr. Wuji came to see me this time?" Xiao Xia vaguely guessed.

    "That's right. In fact, I also came here for the Miluo Universal True Talisman." Nangong Wuji nodded.  "I just want to ask you, what are you going to do after you have such a treasure?"

    "I'm going to Yingzhou with Miss Mingyue to find my master and Mr. Xu." Xiao Xia said honestly.  (To be continued)
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