"The chosen one cannot defy destiny." Kong Fan's voice rang out leisurely.
"The chosen one? What does that mean? Am I going to be the emperor?" Jing Xi asked in bewilderment, uttering these treasonous words.
"Jingxi, be careful what you say." Jiang Bai hurriedly raised his hand to cover Jingxi's mouth and smiled apologetically at Zen Master Kongfan.
Kong Fan: That's not what I meant at all!!! ∑(°Д°ノ)
Jing Xi broke free from Jiang Bai's grasp and said seriously, "Old monk, what nonsense about being a chosen one? I've never longed for the blessings of a chosen one. I believe that human will can overcome fate. If rumors spread that I am a chosen one, I'll burn down this dilapidated temple of yours." Jing Xi threatened fiercely, knowing that what she wanted was never wealth and glory, but only a free and unfettered life.
In the modern world, she was forced into joining a mercenary organization, her hands stained with blood, her freedom restricted by the organization, living a life of constant danger. Fortunately, her parents and siblings were also brought to live with her by the organization, making it easier to control her. Freedom aside, she was relatively fortunate. Now, given a second chance at life, she only hopes to be free and unrestrained. If possible, Jing Xi also hopes to return to the modern world to see her family. Cang Lang promised her that even after she's gone, he will treat them well.
"Rest assured, benefactor, today's conversation is known only to Heaven, Earth, you, me, and him," Kong Fan said devoutly, his hands clasped together.
"That's good. I believe Jiang Bai wouldn't talk nonsense," Jing Xi said with a smile.
"Benefactor, may I invite you to have a chat under that tree over there?" Kong Fan said with a smile, cautiously speaking to Jing Xi. After all, this girl was not as gentle as the one from before; this girl looked like she might actually hit someone.
Jing Xi looked Kong Fan up and down, seemingly considering how many punches he could withstand if they really fought. As Jing Xi looked him over, Kong Fan's smile became increasingly stiff, and he could barely keep up. The chosen one is indeed dangerous!
"Alright, let's go." Jing Xi took pity on him and walked over first.
Kong Fan clasped his hands together in a gesture of respect to Jiang Bai before walking over. Jiang Bai's eyes were filled with darkness. The chosen one? If not the emperor, then the empress.
Is Jing Xi the future empress and crown prince?
No, Jing Xi is mine! Jiang Bai, unlike his usual gentle self, stared at Jing Xi's back with a morbid and obsessive gaze. Jing Xi seemed to sense something and turned around to look, only to see Jiang Bai smiling at her gently as always.
Strange? Why did I just sense danger?
"Speak, what do you want to say to me?" Jing Xi asked first. Wan'er was in danger, and she still had to go find her. This old monk was just wasting her time.
"What is your opinion on the chosen one?" the old monk asked with a smile.
Jing Xi's lazy eyes narrowed dangerously in an instant. "I told you I don't care about any chosen ones."
"May I ask the reason?" Kong Fan asked again.
"Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown. This time, all I want is freedom," Jing Xi said earnestly to Kong Fan.
“Amitabha Buddha, as you sow, so shall you reap. A single moment of foolishness extinguishes wisdom, a single moment of wisdom gives rise to wisdom. People of other worlds may not know, but when the mind is unobstructed, the Dharma will naturally open.” Kong Fan said with a sigh, looking at something through Jing Xi.
"Stop rambling on. Just say I can't go back, why say so much?" Jing Xi said impatiently. Why say a bunch of things she didn't understand?
"What I mean is, if you have a great opportunity, you will surely be able to achieve your wishes, live freely without rules," Kong Fan said with a smile, glancing at the man standing under the tree.
"Thank you for your blessing, I'm leaving now." After saying that, Jing Xi walked over and pulled Jiang Bai away.
Kong Fan's voice came from behind, "Young Master Jiang, please wait. This old monk has a word to offer you: It is a matter of fate and destiny, a request from a past life. Just follow your heart, there is no need to seek the Dharma."
Jiang Bai stopped and turned around to bow respectfully to Kong Fan, saying, "I will remember this. Thank you, Zen Master."
"Hey, Jiang Bai, let's go quickly. Wan'er is nowhere to be found. What's there to talk about with this eccentric old man?" Jing Xi pulled Jiang Bai away.
"Alright, Jingxi, let's go. Do you know which path leads to the back mountain?" Jiang Bai asked gently.
"Hey, old monk, which way to go?" Jing Xi had just asked when Kong Fan's voice came, "Benefactor, just follow your heart."
Upon seeing this, Jing Xi decisively pulled Jiang Bai along a path completely opposite to Yan Wan's.
Jiang Bai watched as Jing Xi forcefully pulled him forward, her eyes dark and unfathomable, and asked, "Jing Xi, do you want to become the chosen one?"
After Jiang Bai finished asking the question, he waited nervously for Jing Xi's answer. Jing Xi said helplessly, "Why do you all ask me this question? I don't want to, I don't want to, I don't want to."
Jiang Bai's previously dimmed eyes instantly lit up, and he looked at Jing Xi expectantly, "Really? Jing Xi?"
"Really? I just want to travel all over the Yin Kingdom, see the sunset in the northern desert, appreciate the spring rain in the south, and gaze at the starry sky over Wuxi Mountain. If I get tired, I'll buy a small house in the mountains, plant my favorite flowers and plants, raise a few chickens and a dog, cultivate a little land, work at sunrise and rest at sunset, living a carefree life." Jing Xi imagined her wonderful future life, a smile playing on her lips. It was clear that she truly loved this kind of life.
"That's great, Jingxi! I want to do that too from now on. I'll stay with you, okay?" Jiang Bai said, looking at Jingxi with excitement and anticipation.
"Of course! You can be my neighbor, and Wan'er can be my neighbor too. How happy that would be!" Jing Xi said longingly.
"Huh? Can't we live together?" Jiang Bai asked dejectedly.
"Of course not," Jing Xi refused without hesitation.
"Why?"
"Because men and women should not touch each other."
"Hmph, I will definitely live with you." Jiang Bai muttered under his breath.
"What did you say?" Jing Xi didn't hear what Jiang Bai said, so she asked again.
"No, no, I just think this kind of life is wonderful," Jiang Bai said gently.
"Yeah, I think so too."
...
The babbling voice came from the path. Kong Fan smiled with relief, "Amitabha, the cycle of reincarnation is due to the cause and effect of past lives. Since beginningless time, birth and death have continued. By doing good deeds, one can eventually attain perfection."
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Yan Wan had reached the cliff at the back of the mountain. The mountain was completely silent; it seemed it wasn't time for the storyline to unfold yet. Yan Wan stood on the edge of the cliff and looked down, then quickly took a few steps back.
Oh my god, how high is that? If I fall, will I even survive?
Yan Wan looked around and saw what appeared to be a dark cave at the bottom of the cliff. She slowly walked around the bushes, pressed her body against the cliff, and carefully made her way to the dark cave, which was about twenty meters below the cliff. The cave wasn't big; it was just big enough for two people to squeeze in. Yan Wan instantly had an idea.
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Kong Fan was still watching Jing Xi and Jiang Bai's retreating figures with satisfaction, mentally calculating the number of people. He realized he was almost at his KPI target for the year, and it would be great if he could just coast along for another year.
Suddenly there was movement again from the ancient tree.
"Your Highness, we think we've seen this tree before."
"Chop it up."
Kongfan:! ! !
Ancient tree: !!!
Kong Fan's eyelids twitched wildly, and he dashed towards the ancient tree in a flash. Oh no, oh no, my tree!!!
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