Chapter 331 Letter from Huilong City
[Huaisu, Hengkong:
I have received the letter. Youyou was surprised at the thrill of your attack and got angry at me.
However, in my opinion, this narrow escape was averted, and the captain's timely arrival was to be expected. Even if he had been accidentally entangled and unable to leave, the sacred tree would not have remained deaf and dumb. It did not take action immediately because the city-state system dictates that the sacred tree cannot be easily moved. Don't hold a grudge—this sentence is directed to Finder. I know you understand the importance and the general situation and will not blame the gods.
The demon's rampage in Jingsha is related to an old incident. Hengkong may know something about it, but I won't elaborate further in this letter. I will now respond to your concerns one by one.
The information Huaisu needs has been collected and is enclosed with this letter in the form of a divine crystal. I tried to persuade Youyou to include a few photos for visualization, but she wasn't particularly forthcoming, so I gave up. You must be as gentle as possible when constructing the form, otherwise she'll likely become angry, and that anger likely won't be directed at me.
As for the method Hengkong requested to deal with the chaos, before I set out to build the city, the village teacher gave me some advice, which I now paraphrase as follows:
Chaos is the reversal of order. When purity is polluted, turbidity arises; when order is broken, chaos arises. The sky darkens, the earth darkens, the sun and moon lose their light. Is this the destined end? It is actually the shifting of yin and yang. Change is the link between emptiness and reality, the knot of life and death, existing between heaven and earth. You possess exquisite martial arts, a thorough understanding of boxing theory, and adept at the art of talismans. Your learning, though ever-changing, remains unchanged. Now that it has been manipulated by others, where does the essence lie?
You've experienced it before, so you naturally understand the principles. However, understanding is far from knowing, and the same is true of knowing and doing. If you wish to study the unchanging Dharma, you might want to consult the mysterious, masked giant, Huan Ge, who wishes to remain anonymous. It's said that he enjoys honey and fruit tea.
Finally, I want to discuss the Independence Act. While this bill may sound absurd at first, it remains a powerful force, a force that truly supports the will of the people of Jingsha. However, public sentiment isn't a matter of overnight change; it's the product of centuries of accumulated ills. Don't fall into inertial thinking, thinking this is a problem that can be solved by simply overthrowing one or two individuals.
All parties are concerned about the movements of Jingsha, but the Senluo Pantheon is the oldest ally of the righteous path. Even if there are ten thousand reasons, we cannot interfere in their internal affairs. Therefore, outside the battle lines, high-quality experts are unlikely to be deployed. For the same reason, within Jingsha, there is only one official Sephiroth 6, the captain. The divine tree's intention is self-evident.
When we set out, I assumed the ordinary demonic minions would be powerless against you, and I intended to ask you to intervene. However, the drastic measures employed in this chaos are unprecedented in the city's 500 years. Chaos is imminent, so be careful.
If Jingsha is no longer a safe place, I will escort you back to the city.
Ji Qiufeng
Chu Hengkong read the reply carefully and said, "You picked up a benefit for nothing."
"It's understandable that Dad must have paid a huge price..." Ji Huaisu pretended to cry while holding the crystal. "I will definitely not let your efforts go to waste! First, let Qingxia help me add six large wings!"
She was obviously going to make up something with Gu Long's biological information. Chu Hengkong warned her, "Youyou will really be angry."
"Why, he will definitely be very handsome!"
Ji Huaisu jumped to the desk to write a draft. Fander was not as heartless as her. He looked out the window and sighed sadly: "What do you say, buddy? Even the city lord feels that this is not good."
"Although Jingsha has its legal chaos, it can still protect us from the outsiders' prying eyes. If we return to Huilong City, I'm afraid Fulidan's real body will follow us directly." Chu Hengkong shook his head, "We can't divert the trouble to others."
"If all else fails, find a message in a bottle and throw me into the sea..."
"When did we get into the habit of running away first when something happens?"
"I've always advocated that!" Vander shouted.
"Really?" Chu Hengkong laughed, "Don't we fight first if something happens?"
He walked down the stairs back to the bookstore lobby. This month's featured books had just arrived. Manager Fish recommended a still animation tutorial about dancing with puppets, Editor Otter's pick was a holiday sheet music perfect for beginners, and Big Seal recommended a memoir reminiscing about the wonderful stories that happened after Carnivals over the years.
“It’s a festive atmosphere.”
Gulibo and Miaonu were busy sweeping magazines with the Speaker's portrait into the frame, their movements like they were dusting. Bangbangji happily put down the guidebook: "The Jinghua Festival—it's coming soon! The whole city is on holiday for three days—the annual carnival time."
"Voting, then the holiday, and then the announcement of the voting results right after the holiday." Dudu Otter shook his head. "I haven't felt this nervous in a long time. The last time was ten years ago, when it was announced after the holiday that Parriman had been elected Speaker."
"At the time we all thought that he was impossible..."
"Reality is often stranger than imagination," Dudu Otter said. "I'm a little worried about this carnival."
"I think you're overthinking this time. Even the dumbest idiot wouldn't be completely brainless. That crappy bill was put to a referendum purely to rally support for Parriman. Can it really pass?" Big Seal shrugged. "Once the bill passes, it's done. Even the most diehard reactionaries wouldn't vote for it."
"That's the most sensible thing you said this week," Dudu agreed. "But I still voted 'no.'"
"But I see a lot of people are in favor. Shouldn't we organize an event to urge everyone to vote against it?" Gulibo interrupted.
The three experienced animals looked at each other and shook their heads hesitantly.
"This... is too political!" Bang Bang Crucian Carp said. "Guiding the thoughts of those around us, convincing them to act in accordance with our ideas—that's what politicians do! We have no right to lobby others."
"Convincing idiots is a thankless task. I don't want to waste my precious time..."
As they were talking, Dudu Otter hesitated, and the big seal raised the sign again: [Perhaps we should consider it?]
"I think we might as well give it a try," Chu Hengkong said. "It's better to do it than not to do it. At least when we wait for the results later, we can say with a clear conscience that we took action."
The big seal nodded repeatedly, and Dudu Otter handed him a cup of tea. "You know, I think you have a point. We're not afraid of retaliation anyway."
"We'd better come up with a slogan that fits the mood!"
【Vote with conscience and enjoy a relaxing holiday.】
"Let's do it this way!"
The animals immediately took action and began producing flyers, snacks, and free plant paintings. Although a small shop couldn't influence the overall situation, even getting one more vote against it would still be considered a contribution to the city-state.
Chu Hengkong also smiled. After living here for a while, he'd noticed that Jingsha was quite chaotic, but these active little animal citizens were still very approachable. Before he could get busy, he asked the big seal, "Where can I buy the best honey and fruit tea in Jingsha?"
[Honey is in the fourth vein. I recommend a small shop nearby for fruit tea!] Big Seal wrote quickly.
"Could you please place an order for some? I want to use them to catch Huange."
"Huan Ge is far away in the second lineage. You can't catch him here." Dudu Otter interrupted.
"I suppose there are always some channels among you veterans."
[We never betray our comrades!] The big seal is full of righteousness.
"I'll buy you an extra one."
[By the way, I was thinking of inviting an old friend over for tea soon...]
The crucian carp screamed, "How shameful, seal!"
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Facts have proven that just as mysterious organizations like Veteran BBQ, Veteran Hot Pot, and Veteran Buffet exist around the world, veteran chat groups also exist. Chu Hengkong had just finished buying tribute in the morning, and in the afternoon, he saw a mysterious masked man slyly stooping in and crouching next to the seal pool. "That smell! The moment I walked in, I smelled a strange fruity aroma. It's truly extraordinary!"
【It’s really here】
"Oh, the Jinghua Festival is just a few days away. I'm an expert at organizing my work schedule, so I'm going to take advantage of the time before the festival to slack off~" Huan Ge said proudly, "I can smell the scent of honey dumplings. Hurry up and pour me a cup of good tea!"
Chu Hengkong poured him a cup of tea and handed it to him with a smile. Huan Ge took a sip with relish, then hopped back three steps on one foot.
“—It’s a trap! We’ve fallen for it!!”
"Amazing, the reaction arc is still so long." said the venomous otter.
"Uncle Master Huan Ge, I hope you are doing well." Chu Hengkong handed over the honey dumplings.
"Uncle Master! Stop talking nonsense. I have nothing to do with your sect!" Huan Ge yelled. "You must have bad intentions with your smile on your face. I won't be fooled! I want to be lazy! Whatever you want to do, forget it!"
Chu Hengkong stared at the empty teacup: "Uncle Master, it's unkind to accept benefits without doing anything for them."
Huan Ge waved his hand and said with a sly smile, "This tea was drunk by the seal, and I took the bait. It should be put on the seal's account~~Ah!"
The big seal stood up and blew out a bunch of big bubbles: "Mmm!"
Dudu Otter held up the cup: "Oh, he's angry. The manager is angry because of your disrespectful words."
"The guy who rolls around and begs little girls for dried fish every day actually cares about this!"
"You are different from little girls, and little girls." Bang Bang Crucian carp chimed in, "That's what the store manager said."
Huan Ge was mad: "Ahh, damn you, you old, disrespectful fellows! You act like your peers in front of the kids, but when you get to me, you act like you're senior and act like a bully—"
"Who are you calling old?" "What age?!" "Hmm?!"
The three people in the bookstore… The three beasts showed extremely terrifying expressions. Huan Ge's neck shrank: "It's a figure of speech. I used inappropriate rhetoric… But this guy has nothing to do with me anyway, so why is he looking for me!"
Chu Hengkong said with a pleasant expression: "I encountered some difficulties in my cultivation today..."
Upon hearing this, Huan Ge turned and left: "Ha! If you want to practice, go find Ji Qiufeng. I can't teach you, a quick-tempered disciple!"
Chu Hengkong said calmly, "Mr. Ji said that he had only heard the solution to this problem from his teachers in the past, and he is still a step behind in terms of actual proof. If he wants to learn it well, after much thought, he has to find his uncle Huan Ge in Jingsha, otherwise there is no one else..."
Huan Ge stopped immediately and turned around: "Did he really say that?"
"There is a letter as proof."
"Hmph, that's not to say a few words!" Huan Ge was very proud. "What are your questions? Tell me!"
Chu Hengkong briefly expressed his confusion and asked, "What exactly is this Unchanging Sect?"
After hearing this, Huan Ge laughed three times and shook his head, saying, "You, you really are! You just put all your methods beside you, quickly mastering them, and you've even lost your core skills!"
"Do I have this method?"
Huan Ge smiled, "Isn't the unchanging method you seek exactly what you are best at, 'One Qi, a Thousand Years'?"
(End of this chapter)
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