Chapter 678: Moisturizing Things Silently
Ji Kang, who is known as one of the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove, does not seem to be too arrogant even though he holds a high position now.
Ji Kang's mountain house is located in a quiet valley, surrounded by lush bamboo forests. Occasionally, the sound of birds can be heard, making it seem extremely peaceful. It does not seem like the underworld at all.
Under the guidance of Ji Kang, Li Muhan and Xia Yue passed through the winding path and finally arrived at this simple yet ancient residence.
The interior of the small house is decorated very elegantly. There are several landscape paintings hanging on the wall and the bookshelves are filled with various ancient books, which shows that the owner is quite knowledgeable.
Ji Kang personally brewed tea for the two of them, and the aroma of tea filled the air.
Li Muhan took a sip. Although he didn't know much about tea, he still felt the fragrance filling his mouth and even lifted his spirits.
He couldn't help but exclaim: "This tea is really fragrant, but unfortunately I can't find any good adjectives to describe this feeling."
Ji Kang smiled slightly, then gently lifted his long sleeves and poured another glass for Li Muhan.
"This tea is called Awakening Tea. It was harvested from Nanxiang Mountain in the underworld. It blooms once every three hundred years and produces five kilograms of tea each time. It was a gift from the Tea Saint Lu Yu to me. I hope you like it."
Li Muhan suddenly felt that he had drunk the last sip too quickly.
It took three hundred years to make five kilograms, so that sip I just drank might have taken me several years.
Xia Yue didn't care about that. She gulped down three cups in one gulp.
After licking her lips, her stomach growled again.
She lowered her head a little embarrassedly and covered her stomach with her hands.
Upon seeing this, Ji Kang immediately ordered his servants to prepare some simple food. Although it was not luxurious, it was all mountain specialties, fresh and delicious, and fundamentally different from the meals he had eaten before at the foot of Luofu Mountain.
That is, these are all hot dishes, and everything we ate in the underworld before was cold dishes.
Xia Yue enjoyed the meal very much. After a big meal, she curled up in Li Muhan's arms and fell asleep.
Li Muhan has a lot to consider.
He had to think about Ji Kang's intention.
As one of the managers of the Central Ghost Emperor, Ji Kang should have captured the two escaped souls and brought them to justice, but he chose to treat them with courtesy. There must be a deep meaning behind this.
After ordering the food to be taken away, Ji Kang seemed to have noticed Li Muhan's thoughts. He slowly spoke, "I know you two have doubts in your hearts. The reason I didn't arrest you is because I accepted the request of the City God Xie Chengtian. Although he is young, he is very talented and knowledgeable. I have known him for a short time and we have become a close friend."
Ji Kang sighed as he spoke. "He's been stripped of his official uniform and imprisoned because of you two. But even so, he still believes in you and is willing to protect you at all costs. I'd also like to know what makes him so selfless, Li Muhan."
Ji Kang looked up at Li Muhan and asked, "Is it true that you and Xie Chengtian didn't know each other in the mortal world?"
Li Muhan had no intention of hiding anything. He nodded and said, "Yes, I can't say I know Brother Xie. I just caught a glimpse of him from afar when his soul left."
"That's what Xie Chengtian said. He said he owed you a favor, and you shouldn't be treated like this."
"Senior Ji Kang, can I ask a question?"
Li Muhan interrupted Ji Kang.
Ji Kang said nothing and just continued pouring tea.
"Is the person who wants to harm me Chang Yue?"
Snap——
The sound of the teapot being gently placed on the sea of tea just interrupted Li Muhan's words.
Ji Kang gently pushed the new tea in front of Li Muhan.
"Are you sure you want this answer from me?"
He looked at Li Muhan expressionlessly and said.
"......What's the meaning?"
Li Muhan was puzzled.
"Strictly speaking, Chang Yue and I don't know each other. Although he is the reincarnation of the Seven Killing Star Lord, he has not yet cut off his ties with the mortal world. Chang Yue is Chang Yue, and the Seven Killing Stars are the Seven Killing Stars. The one I'm familiar with is that Star Lord, not Chang Yue, the director of the Tianhai City Special Management Bureau."
"So I ask you, Li Muhan, are you sure you want to get the answer to this question from me?"
Li Muhan probably understood what Ji Kang meant, and he wanted to think about it himself.
Based on my understanding of Chang Yue, I wonder if he will harm me.
Chang Yue once attacked himself because Tartarus's secret was leaked.
Although Chang Yue later said that he had no intention of killing.
But if Lin Ze really hadn't taken action at that time, would he have died?
Later, during the Prometheus incident, Chang Yue had no intention of helping him, and Lin Ze risked breaking the rules to help him.
No matter from which angle you look at it, apart from causing a big disturbance in Pingjing City, Chang Yue seemed to have never really helped him.
And that time in Pingjing City was also because of his old grudge with Shuo Bai.
"My friend." Seeing Li Muhan's grim expression, Ji Kang gently interrupted his contemplation and said, "I can tell you a thing or two, if it can help you make a judgment."
"Sir, please speak."
Li Muhan said in a low voice.
"The ultimate purpose of the Three Stars descending into the world is to eliminate all evil. This is their destiny and their duty. But now, the Greedy Wolf Star Lord has fallen into evil, and the Broken Army Star Lord is trapped in the netherworld. The only one who can still shoulder the destiny is the Seven Killing Star Lords. And you, to this world, may now be the evil."
"Chang Yue doesn't want you to die, but to refine the excess in your body and turn you into pure evil. Xie Chengtian guessed that Chang Yue wanted to make you a puppet, but I have the opposite idea."
Ji Kang slowly stood up, walked to the bedside and gently stretched out his hand. A lark flew between him and chirped non-stop.
"What Chang Yue wants to kill is this body itself. What he wants to keep is the extra part, and that extra part..."
Li Muhan slowly raised his head and looked at Ji Kang's back.
"It's me..."
The lark flapped its wings and flew high. Ji Kang turned and looked at Li Muhan with a smile: "The consequence of doing this is that Chang Yue will face the wrath of this world and the Rift on your behalf now that you have lost your power."
Would Chang Yue go to this extent for himself?
"No, maybe he didn't do it for you."
Ji Kang shook his head, then returned to his seat and sat on the ground.
"Please enlighten me, sir."
Li Muhan asked in confusion.
"Li Muhan, you have more say than anyone else on this issue, so why do you still need my guidance?"
"......I do not understand."
"From the beginning to the end, every time you swung your knife, every time you risked your life, was it ever for yourself?"
Li Muhan seemed to understand: "You mean... Chang Ju is for..."
"Those who love you."
Ji Kang didn't seem to want to continue talking. He turned his head slightly and looked out the window.
"When the breeze blows through the branches, it brings the four seasons. When birds fly over the mountains and streams, they learn to sing. When clouds float across the sky, they learn to stay. When moonlight falls on the window, it speaks of tranquility. When flowers bloom in the morning light, they embrace hope."
The man smiled and raised his hand, and a guqin appeared on his legs.
"Your life has illuminated the hearts of countless people. Your light also needs someone to protect it. Chang Yue's destiny prevents him from becoming such a person, so he will illuminate those stars who are willing to protect you."
The strings of the guqin were gently plucked, the mountains and rivers flowed, and the people living on the small bridge turned into musical notes at this moment, lingering in the bamboo hut.
"Let's stop chatting here, Li Muhan. Now, go do what you should do."
"What I should do..."
"Since you are unwilling to accept Chang Yue's arrangements and are unwilling to become a puppet of this world, then forge your own path. Xie Chengtian is looking forward to it. Now, I am also looking forward to what kind of path you will take."
I don't know when the drizzle started to fall, tapping on the eaves, moistening everything silently.
Li Muhan stood up, clasped his fists, and bowed deeply to Ji Kang.
"Thank you for your guidance, sir."
"After crossing Baodui Mountain, you will see the temple of the Great Emperor of Fengdu. You haven't passed through the Ten Palaces yet, so the journey will be full of dangers and difficulties. If you two are in trouble, I will help you once. I hope your journey will be worthwhile."
Ji Kang played the piano, then looked at Li Muhan and nodded slightly.
......
"Mr. Ji Kang, I have one more favor to ask of you."
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