Chapter 34 The Wall of Trust
As soon as Mo Youli finished speaking, the air suddenly froze.
Xu Ren'er looked up at Mo Youli worriedly, and scratched his sleeve with her dog paw. Mo Youli noticed Xu Ren'er's little action and gave her a reassuring smile.
He continued to say to Zhui Du, "When I first saw the five-colored python, I immediately started playing the flute, intending to control the insects from a distance to test the five-colored python, but..."
Mo You paused for a moment.
Zhui Du immediately helped him connect: "It's just that the bugs don't obey your orders, right?"
Mo Youli raised his eyes, slightly surprised: "Do you know the reason?"
"I can probably guess it." Zhui Du said calmly, "I've observed you. You control insects by using your white jade flute as a medium to communicate with them and drive them.
Before you encountered the Five-Colored Python, you probably always used insects to duel with others, so you never knew that your control method had a fatal flaw."
"Fatal flaw?"
Zhui Du raised his seemingly pale and weak left hand, and a light purple insect suddenly emerged, twisting and dancing on the tip of Zhui Du's index finger. Zhui Du's eyes were extremely gentle, as if the insect was his lover.
The next second, his eyes changed, becoming sinister and cold. The light purple bug jumped out directly, and with a "pop", it fell to the ground and died.
"The communication between you and the bugs is communication. Since it is communication, it is two-way. The bugs have the right to refuse to serve you.
The aura emitted by humans is often restrained and peaceful. For insects, they cannot feel the deterrent of death, so they are willing to serve you.
But the multicolored python is different. Its aura is too strong. If you get close, the despair of imminent death will come over you. The insects sense this despair, and out of survival instinct, they will unilaterally refuse to serve you."
Zhui Du squatted down and pointed his finger at the light purple bug that had just fallen to its death. After a while, the bugs that had turned into daggers in the Huanzhu Pavilion crawled out and ate the light purple bug clean.
"I come from a branch of the Mist Bud Clan. This branch is born with the ability to control insects and communicate with them in a friendly manner.
I wasn't happy with this form of manipulation; in my opinion, they were unmotivated and stuck in the old ways. I had a major disagreement with my tribe, and was unanimously expelled by the Wuya tribe. They also took back the name I'd been given since I was a child.
I gave myself the name Zhuidu. "
Mo Youli frowned: "Why are you telling me this?"
Zhui Du stood up, his eyes were complicated, and a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, but it looked particularly terrifying to outsiders:
"Who knows? The Wuya people have always maintained an attitude of not caring about worldly affairs. It is rare to see Wuya people outside.
It's rare to see someone who can control insects, and he's not from the Mist Bud tribe. I can't help but subconsciously feel a little bit of affection for him and want to talk to him more.
By the way, the communication between me and the bugs is commands.
Orders mean obedience. If the five-colored python were to encounter me, my insects would obey my orders even if they were terrified.
Mo Youli was puzzled: "What is your purpose in coming to see me?"
Not only did he clear up his confusion, but he also kindly gave him ways to improve.
No matter how you look at it, Zhuidu doesn't want to be such a kind person who is willing to go out of his way to help others.
Zhui Du ignored Mo Youli's question. He turned his back to them, waved his hand, and said casually, "In the first round, I made a bet with someone. Now that I've lost the bet, I've kept my promise and won't kill people anymore. I'm too upset and just want to find someone to cheer me up.
Of all the people here, you seem to be the most appealing to me right now, so I came to talk to you."
Zhui Du took a step forward, chose a direction, and was about to leave them, but was stopped by Mo Youli.
"Chasing the drug!"
Zhui Du stopped and didn't look back.
"What's the matter? If you have something to say, please speak quickly. I'm very busy."
Mo Youli's eyes were gentle and his smile was bright:
"Will you be my friend?"
When these words were spoken, Zhui Du's heart trembled. He didn't dare to look back, for fear that Mo Youli would discover his expression at the moment.
"Why would someone like you, who comes from a clean background, want to be friends with a murderer like me?"
"You don't need a reason to make friends with someone." Mo Youli responded firmly, and continued to ask: "So, are you willing?"
Zhui Du was silent for a long time and did not answer.
Suddenly, he moved. Under the expectant gaze of Xu Ren'er and Mo Youli, he simply used his lightness skills to slip away.
Xu Ren'er and Mo Youli: ...
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The awkward atmosphere was suffocating. Xu Ren'er looked up at Mo Youli, his mind turning for a moment, and changed the subject:
"Qiuyue is alone now. We need to hurry over. Otherwise, she might scold us behind our backs if we're too late."
"Qiuyue is not such a petty person."
Mo Youli retorted with a smile as he took a step forward towards the direction where Tang Qiuyue lived.
"By the way, do you recognize that light purple bug that was chasing the poison just now?"
"That's the Purple Gauze Guiming. This type of insect often has a very short lifespan of only three months, and has difficulty reproducing. Perhaps only one in ten insects is capable of reproduction, and they will only produce one in their lifetime.
Those with the ability to reproduce will have their skin become as hard as steel after giving birth, their lifespan will be extended, and they will become a new generation of insects named Jianhuo Fugang.
The bug that just ate Zisha Kuiming was Jianhuo Fugang.
This type of insect chase poison was used in the first round. Do you remember how the opponent who chased the poison died?"
"Commit suicide in public."
"That's right. Once the Purple Gauze Puppet enters a human body, it will be influenced by the Insect Manipulator and become a puppet, losing its self-awareness and obeying his commands. And when the Purple Gauze Puppet's lifespan reaches its limit, the puppet will immediately commit suicide.
If I guessed correctly, those people must have used the Purple Gauze Puppet on them.
The Purple Gauze Puppet is also a kind of insect with a tragic fate. Before they die, they will endure tremendous pain, and it will last for a whole day. They can neither live nor die. Only by experiencing this pain completely can they enter the rhythm of death.
The light purple bug probably had reached the end of its lifespan, so Zhui Du ordered it to end its own life early to avoid the pain.
"Then why let Jianhuo Fugang eat Zisha Kuiming?"
"After consuming the Zisha Kuiming's Jianhuo Fugang, the skin will become even harder."
"I see." Xu Ren'er pondered for a moment. Combining the previous conversation between Mo Youli and Zhui Du, she suddenly discovered a key issue:
“You just said that Zhui Du was ordering Zisha Kuiming to end his own life.
Does that mean that if we were simply communicating with him, Zisha Kuiming would not choose to listen to the advice at all, and would rather endure the severe pain for a whole day before dying than end his life early?
“Ren’er is really smart.
Insects like the Purple Gauze Guiming are truly remarkable. Though they're merely insects, they possess an inexplicable faith. They stubbornly believe that by enduring this intense physical pain before death, they'll be reborn as insects in their next life, where they'll be able to reproduce and contribute to insects like the Purple Gauze Guiming.
Xu Ren'er still has some doubts:
"Why can't we just kill the Purple Gauze Guiming directly? Must we let them endure this pain on their own, or must we order them to end their lives on their own?"
“Anyone who kills Zisha Kuiming with their own hands will leave a scent on their body that only insects can smell.
Ordinary people will be fine, but if someone controls the insects, they will refuse to communicate with them, and the insect operator will no longer be able to get a response from the insects. "
The two guys chatted all the way, and finally, they arrived at Tang Qiuyue's treatment room.
Mu Shuangyan opened the door, holding a basin in her hand. The basin was full of blood and wet bandages.
Seeing them, looking up to see them, there was no trace of surprise at all, as if they had been waiting for a long time:
"Qiuyue is inside. I'll come find you after I finish what I have on hand."
Xu Ren'er: "Have you always been with Qiuyue?"
Mu Shuangyan nodded and said:
"Qiuyue and I are acquainted, and we are both women. If I can do something for her, I will feel at ease.
Let’s not talk about this anymore, I’m going to get busy now.”
After she finished speaking, she left in a hurry.
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"You're so slow!"
As soon as they entered the room, they heard Tang Qiuyue's voice before they saw the person. Her complaining words came to their faces, making Xu Ren'er and Mo Youli laugh and cry.
"Has Beiju been here?"
Mo Youli chose a seat that was closer and sat down, then asked casually.
"He happened to be there when the imperial physician arrived. After receiving confirmation from the imperial physician that he was fine, he disappeared without saying a word."
Tang Qiuyue curled her lips and said with disgust.
Xu Ren'er raised her eyebrows. Based on her understanding of Tang Beiju, Tang Beiju could not be as vague as Tang Qiuyue described.
"How did he confirm that?"
"He held a sword to the doctor's neck, said nothing, and questioned him with his eyes. It made me laugh. Did he think that the doctor was just like us and could guess his thoughts directly based on his understanding of him? The doctor was completely confused."
Tang Qiuyue said slowly.
Hearing this, Xu Ren'er couldn't help but hold his forehead. This was indeed Tang Beiju's style.
"Then what?"
"Of course, I'm the one who comes forward to explain, and Shuangyan is responsible for comforting the imperial physician."
At this point, Tang Qiuyue couldn't help but praise Mu Shuangyan profusely, and concluded, "Fortunately, Shuangyan is here. After knowing the truth, the imperial physician was almost furious.
You all know that I've never been able to handle this kind of thing. If Shuang Yan hadn't stepped in, this wouldn't have been resolved so quickly."
"Qiuyue, I'm not as good as you say. It's all because the imperial physician is kindhearted and doesn't want to bother with us youngsters."
The door was not closed. Mu Shuangyan walked in and heard Tang Qiuyue's evaluation of her. She hurriedly spoke.
"Shuangyan, you are just too modest!"
Qiuyue couldn't help but sigh.
Mo Youli interrupted:
"Did the doctor say how long it would take for the injury to heal?"
"It may take fifteen days at the fastest or thirty days at the slowest. It depends mainly on your physical condition." Mu Shuangyan answered in a gentle voice.
Fifteen days...
Xu Ren'er and Mo Youli looked at each other, and both understood the emotions in each other's eyes.
Fifteen days later, the third round of competition cannot be held so late. I'm afraid Qiuyue will suffer a loss.
Mo Youli: "Qiuyue, I'm actually confused. Why did you leave no room for yourself in the duel with the pink-green chicken? You almost lost your life. Didn't you consider your own life or death at all?"
“I haven’t considered it.”
Tang Qiuyue shook her head, staring at Mo Youli with her bright eyes, and stated her reasons:
"I won't die. And with you all here at Huanzhu Pavilion, I believe that even if I'm exhausted and unable to protect myself, I'll still be the safest contestant."
Mo Youli said seriously, "But we were not with you during your duel with the pink-green chicken."
Tang Qiuyue smiled lightly and patiently gave her analysis:
"My strength is not weak, so my duel with the pink-green chicken will definitely not be a small fight. If there is a big commotion, you will definitely come. If you come, then I will definitely be safe."
This is her absolute trust in them, and behind her is a high wall.
Of course, she is also one of their walls.
Tang Qiuyue thought proudly in her heart.
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Mu Shuangyan, who was standing aside, listened to their conversation silently, smiling the whole time without saying a word, but her inner thoughts were extremely rich.
Is this absolute trust that they are willing to give even when they are not in the same space? What an enviable friendship!
Mu Shuangyan suddenly understood why she was attracted to Tang Qiuyue.
Living in darkness, she only trusts herself and is completely unable to give her trust to others.
However, when Tang Qiuyue met her for the first time, even though they were just strangers, she was willing to give all her trust to her.
There was a hint of self-mockery and relief in his eyes.
She thought, she was done, she was going to be doomed.
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