Chapter 223 Princess Prajna's Male Lover (Three in One)
Luo Song thought that Gu Fangchen was suffering from a mental disorder because the person he wanted to save had already died at his hands.
Then, the inner demon should be within the range he guessed...
Whether it is shame, regret, or good intentions, they are all reasonable.
The inner demons caused by shame often turn into boundless malice towards those whom one owes because the guilt cannot be redeemed.
It’s like a person who owes money and doesn’t pay it back. He may feel ashamed at first, but as he owes more and more, he will start to direct his malice towards his creditor.
If Gu Fangchen develops a demon in his heart due to shame, then the most likely thing he would do is to kill Zhao Daniu's family to silence them.
In this way, the promise will no longer need to be fulfilled, and the shame in the heart will no longer exist.
The inner demons caused by regret often turn into anger. Gu Fangchen might think that everything is the fault of Qing Man or the eldest princess.
If the Qingman had not invaded and if the princess had not been trapped, why would these people need to be sacrificed?
So, no matter whether he was angry with Qing Man or the eldest princess, it was a dead end for Gu Fangchen in his current situation.
As for the inner demons caused by good thoughts, they naturally turn into self-torture, and are also the most dangerous and direct inner demons.
Being in a trance is one thing, but once he doesn't understand anything, he will inevitably choose to commit suicide and atone for his sins with his death.
However, no matter which one, it would not be the response that Gu Fangchen would make at this moment.
Luo Song and Xie Qian are no different. They both believe that they are practicing righteousness, and naturally it is also out of their own desire to save the world and the people.
Although what they did was very crazy, in their own opinion, it was a real law that would last forever and was a great thing for the common people.
Naturally, he never considered himself a bad person. Instead, he was an orthodox Confucian disciple and a good guy.
What Gu Fangchen was doing at this moment seemed quite weird to ordinary people.
When someone dies, you just capture their soul and have someone impersonate their identity so that they can go back and reunite with their family. No matter how you think about it, this is not something a human being would do.
But in this way, the grandfather and grandson will have someone to take care of them, and besides, they are two mortals and cannot tell the difference.
Unfortunately, Zhao Daniu's wife died young, so there was no ethical issue.
Everything has been arranged both emotionally and in life.
Putting aside moral factors and judging from practicality, this approach is not only not problematic at all, but is the optimal solution!
But this is precisely where the problem lies.
Gu Fangchen's decision was too calm and reasonable, and it didn't seem like he had any inner demons at all.
Luo Song also didn't think that he was a cold-blooded person with no emotions in his heart, and he was simply doing this to cover up his crimes.
If that were the case, he could have just killed Zhao Shi's family instead of going through all that trouble.
Now Gu Fangchen is in the Qingman camp. As long as the crime of regicide is hanging over his head, he will never be able to restore the reputation of the Wei Dynasty.
Such hypocrisy makes no sense.
Therefore, Gu Fangchen must have done such a weird thing out of good intentions...
Luo Song widened his eyes and watched Gu Fangchen run to the gang black market near Mohai as if he was familiar with the place, and bought the fresh corpse of a middle-aged man in the name of making a puppet.
These corpses were specially used to perform various magical techniques that were not highly regarded by others, so they were preserved very well.
The one Gu Fangchen picked looks 50% like Zhao Daniu.
It has been several years since Zhao Daniu left Mohai. They have been in contact through letters and have never returned home.
"Well... after five years of living in the frontier army, it was hard and tiring, so my appearance has become a little deformed, which is normal."
Gu Fangchen touched his chin, squinted his eyes and looked at the corpse in front of him, then nodded:
"Just add a little more illusion, and there will be no flaws at all."
He turned his head, looked at the trembling soul, and smiled slightly:
"Don't you think so, Zhao Daniu?"
The spirit nodded immediately, his face very serious:
"You're right!"
Gu Fangchen had just explained the situation to the spirit, and on the condition of resurrecting him as a human, he would play the role of Zhao Daniu and continue to live as Zhao Daniu.
By the way, this soul was also carefully selected by Gu Fangchen.
He himself was a member of the White Dragon Army, but he died on the battlefield, not being eliminated by Gu Fangchen's skills.
Not long after his death, he luckily avoided the cleansing of the Yellow Springs water and became a prepared evil ghost living in the Nine Netherworlds.
If the person has recently died, as long as their soul can be brought back, no matter what means are used, they can naturally be resurrected.
There are only two premises.
First, the other party must have at least basic spiritual cultivation in order to come back relatively intact.
And the soul that was rescued happened to be a Shinto monk.
Second, if the body is dead, it is difficult to continue living, so you have to replace it with another one, using the technique of possession or puppetry to control the other body.
There has to be no rejection reaction.
But for someone like Prajna Lianyue - or as she thought, an ordinary person with no cultivation, whose soul had already fallen into the Netherworld for who knows how many years, and had been reincarnated for who knows how many lifetimes, special methods were needed.
The reason why Gu Fangchen chose this person was simple. Since he was born in the White Dragon Army, he would not be exposed because he did not know what was going on in the army.
After experiencing the torture of the Nine Netherworlds, no one would not want to live again.
What's more, with Gu Fangchen's care, his life as Zhao Daniu will only get better and better.
This wasn't even a condition; he was completely willing to do it.
Gu Fangchen didn't need to sign a soul contract or anything like that to control this person. He only needed to leave a loophole in the puppet technique, and he had to fill it every few years. Otherwise, his soul and body would not be compatible, and he would be sent back to the underworld immediately.
Gu Fangchen spent three days stuffing this man's soul into that body, and then used puppetry and illusion techniques.
Created a perfect "Zhao Daniu".
Luo Song was suspicious and waited in secret, but he never waited for the moment when Gu Fangchen's "inner demon" appeared.
He is now becoming more and more integrated with Gu Yuandao's body, and his strength is recovering every moment.
However, there is still some distance to go before one can recover from the second rank to the first rank.
However, now that the grand plan of "Eternal Unity" is at hand and success is imminent, he does not want to create any complications, otherwise he would just kill Gu Fangchen directly.
"Could it be... that the 'Inner Demon' calamity I brought upon myself didn't take effect?"
Luo Song was surprised and frowned.
In any case, Gu Fangchen's current appearance definitely does not seem to be the result of being affected by the "inner demon".
Whose "inner demon" can be so calm and organized?
It doesn't seem extreme at all...
Luo Song thought about it again and again, and the doubts in his heart finally reached a peak.
Just because others can’t withstand the “inner demon” calamity doesn’t mean Gu Fangchen can’t.
There are many strange things about this person. Perhaps there is a method that can offset the influence of the inner demon, which has taken effect without his knowledge.
So, Luo Song took advantage of the change in the weather and condensed the red thunder again, sending it down towards Gu Fangchen.
“Crack…boom!”
Gu Fangchen, who was stabilizing the body of "Zhao Daniu", raised his eyebrows, glanced at the red lightning, and became busy again, devoting himself to the task of refining the corpse.
Luo Song: "..."
I don’t believe this evil!
“Crack! Crack!… Boom! Boom!”
The bad weather with lightning and thunder lasted for three days near Mohai. However, for residents on the border, such drastic weather changes were not surprising.
Because the Tiansa of Qingman are best at changing the weather, and often use this to create plagues, residents living on the border must adapt to such changes.
As for the red lightning mixed in the dark clouds, even if someone occasionally noticed it, they would only think that it was a different color.
Three days later.
Gu Fangchen sent "Zhao Daniu" back to Mohai with his usual expression. He exchanged greetings with Meng Po Po and Hongdou for a while before saying goodbye.
The background he set for "Zhao Daniu" was that he was injured on the battlefield, but he also made contributions. He needed to recuperate in the desert for a period of time, and then he took the grandfather and grandson to the Central Plains to live a good life.
This ensures that he can get familiar with the two of them while lying down, and there won't be any major flaws afterwards.
Afterwards, Gu Fangchen headed to the Western Regions at full speed.
There are many small countries in the Western Regions today, but they are all small Karamis, completely subordinate to the poisonous big country - Fatuma.
Because of the rampant poison in Fatuma, the habits of the residents can be imagined. Basically, there are lawless criminals everywhere, who are extremely vigilant and xenophobic.
If he enters as a complete outsider, he will definitely not be able to gain trust.
Even if he came as the messenger of Qingman's "God", there would only be an extra layer of fear.
Especially this time he came here to find a super-endurance escape king who could avoid the fate of being silenced by Gu Yuye.
If the wandering merchant who offered the "poisonous heart" had not been sensitive enough to the danger, he would not have been able to escape at all if Gu Yuye turned against him soon after.
Therefore, we must not alert the enemy on this trip.
And he wanted to use Prajna Lianyue's identity as a princess to lure the snake out of its hole...
Therefore, the first thing Gu Fangchen did was to create a hidden identity for himself.
On the way, he contacted Guanyue and took over the remaining members of the "Love" Dao.
The "Love" Sect of the Demon Cult also serves as an intelligence agency. Although its business capabilities are still not as good as those of the professional Eyes of Heaven, the advantage is that it is completely under his control and does not need to make any transactions with the Eyes of Heaven.
What's more, the intelligence function of the "Qing" Dao is just a by-product of their infiltration into various forces.
Their real role is to enable you to perfectly integrate into the local forces no matter where you go.
Now the "love" path has separated from the Demon Sect and become independent.
However, since the Demon Cult was originally a group of sects that operated independently most of the time, the Demon Cult only lost one branch when the sect left.
As for the Dao of "emotion" itself, it doesn't have much impact...
After all, even before leaving the religion, the "love" path is still a group of people who are fun even to the point of betraying their own people.
…
The next day.
Vatuma, in the royal palace.
"It is truly a great honor for Fatuma to have Her Royal Highness, the Princess, here..."
An old man in a gorgeous white robe bowed to Prajna Lianyue, with a flattered and cautious look on his face.
"But, I wonder why the princess came here suddenly?"
Fatuma is now a theocratic system, believing in the Garo religion that helped establish the country five hundred years ago.
——The name of this religion is an imitation of Garuda, so naturally it completely worships the ancient country of Garuda and regards the restoration of this great ancient country as its ultimate goal.
And most of the people in Vatuma do indeed worship Garuda immensely.
Because of the unity of religion and politics, the king is the priest.
The old man in white, named Mori, is the high priest of the Garo religion of Fatuma, and also the king of Fatuma.
At the same time, he is also a second-grade sorcerer who is proficient in poison and sorcery, and has absolute control over the entire Fatuma.
According to the customs of the Central Plains, this old Mori could be called the "Gu Saint".
From this we can also see why the Wei Dynasty became the absolute overlord.
Qingman now has two second-grade people, but that’s because most of them died on the battlefield. At its peak, there were a total of five people.
On the surface, there are seven people in the Wei Dynasty who can be ranked, and there is also a first-rank official in charge.
In the entire country of Fatuma, there was only one second-rank person.
The Hai Kingdom is better, with two.
The strength of the Great Wei is basically at the crushing level.
If it weren't for the internal strife, and if we count the several big cancers in the Demon Sect... then there would be more than ten second-grade ones.
Moli himself belongs to the group that recognizes the identity of Princess Prajna as the last orphan of Garuda.
However, he was somewhat puzzled as to why Prajna Lianyue had not responded to them for so many years and had not returned to this homeland.
Therefore, when Prajna Lianyue suddenly visited, Moli was more worried about whether the current situation in Wei had changed again and whether something was going to be done to them.
This time, Prajna Lianyue was visiting the neighboring country as a holy woman of the Tara religion, so she was naturally dressed up and no longer wore the white shirt that looked like a lotus.
Instead, she was covered in jewels and colorful clothes, and her white neck, arms and ankles were still covered with jingling gorgeous jewels.
The veil was like mist, covering the upper half of her face, but even with only half of her face exposed, she was still incredibly beautiful.
The heavenly clothes on his body moved without wind and were spotless. The ribbons on his arms floated slightly in the air.
From a distance, she really looks like the fairy in the mural, as if she is about to fly away at any time.
Prajna Lianyue said lightly:
"Doesn't King Mori welcome me?"
Mori thought to himself, "Of course I don't welcome it," but he shook his head quickly.
"It is our sincere wish that the princess return to her homeland. However, over the years, the Garo Cult has repeatedly asked the princess to lead us to find the remains of Nagararu, but the Tara Cult has never responded."
"Why did you suddenly come here on your own initiative this time? We just don't understand the reason."
Prajna Lianyue turned her head.
Although Molly couldn't see her eyes, he seemed to feel her gaze. His throat tightened and a sense of vigilance rose in his heart.
But Prajna Lianyue just sighed softly, turned her head and looked into the distance, muttering:
“It’s hard to return to your hometown even though your old friends are gone.”
"The people from that time are no longer with us. If I go back, I'll only see a sad place... King Mori has lived for five hundred years and must have experienced many separations and deaths."
"In the eyes of the world, a second-grade Qitian realm person is already a celestial being."
"But for you and me, there are many things we want to redeem, but very few we can actually do..."
"Since King Mori has experienced it, he should understand why I don't want to come back. According to the Central Plains saying, things have changed and times have passed. What else can I see again?"
These words were so sincere that even Morley could not help but look moved.
really……
Many regrets of ordinary people will disappear after a hundred years.
But for practitioners like them, many things can bother them for hundreds or even thousands of years.
To overcome the inner tribulation is simply to make them integrate knowledge and action, and no longer be shaken by their own thoughts.
But it cannot change a person's character.
If you are born emotional, you will suffer for hundreds or even thousands of years.
The Garuda believers in Vatuma always regard her as a saint of great love who is heartless and has no desires, and is only willing to sacrifice and devote herself, because of the legend of Princess Prajna who sacrificed her own eyes to bring about a miracle.
But she forgot the fact that she was just a practitioner.
As a second-grade cultivator, Mori could understand the contrast in Prajna Lianyue.
So, I understand why she chose not to respond.
Morley nodded, and then asked curiously:
"If that's the case, why did the princess suddenly want to come back?"
Prajna Lianyue whispered:
"Some time ago, I had an epiphany. I felt that perhaps the opportunity lay within my homeland. Perhaps the time had come. If I could resolve the knot in my heart, perhaps I could reach a higher level."
Upon hearing this, Mori's pupils constricted.
I see……
Prajna Lianyue's cultivation has been in the late second level for many years.
If he wants to break through again now, he might have to reach the peak of the second grade... If he can attract the attention of the Buddha Mother of Salvation, then reaching the first grade might be possible!
This is truly a great opportunity!
In this case, if their Galao Sect could lend a helping hand to the princess, wouldn't that be a favor for nothing?
Molly's attitude immediately changed.
If the other party came on behalf of the Wei Dynasty, he would definitely continue to play Tai Chi and be unwilling to get involved in the current chaotic situation in the Wei Dynasty.
The Fatuma people are xenophobic by nature. Although poison is prevalent, it doesn't mean they are stupid.
Although the Wei Dynasty is in chaos now, it is far from being able to allow a small country like them to have a share of the pie.
The fight between Qingman and Dawei is a fight between gods, and they are the mortals who suffer.
If you think you are the oriole, you will only become the fish in other people's mouths.
But if Prajna Lianyue came for personal matters, then they would naturally support her wholeheartedly.
Morley stood up, his expression softened, and said:
"In that case, we are naturally willing to help you. If the princess needs anything, please feel free to ask us. I hope the princess can achieve the great way soon!"
Prajna Lianyue said lightly:
"You are so polite, King Mori. Once I am ready and have entered the Garuda ruins, I would be happy to invite you all to be my guests if you are curious."
Mori immediately became excited:
"Okay, okay, that's great!"
After the two reached a consensus, Moli asked someone to arrange the best palace for Prajna Lianyue to live in.
Prajna Lianyue and her attendant Xiyin followed the servants and left.
Mori quietly summoned the eunuch and instructed:
"Where are those clean newcomers?"
The eunuch smiled and said:
"It has been arranged."
Morley stroked his beard and nodded with satisfaction:
"Remember, wait for the princess to speak herself and don't offend her."
"yes."
After the eunuch left, he turned a few corners and arrived at a courtyard.
In the middle of the yard, there were several good-looking young men, all dressed in white, waiting with their heads bowed.
The eunuch waved his hand and said:
"Being able to serve Princess Prajna is the luckiest thing in your life. Don't mess it up. If the princess doesn't like any of you, don't lose your composure."
The young men all nodded in agreement.
The eunuch nodded with satisfaction and asked them to follow him.
It turns out that according to the legend, Garuda is not only cruel and warlike, but also indulges in lust. The royal nobles, both men and women, are extremely promiscuous.
According to legend, Princess Prajna also had the habit of keeping male favorites.
They are obviously catering to their needs.
Of course... part of the purpose of these specially trained teenagers is to gather information and act as spies.
…
Prajna Lianyue walked into the palace and found that it was actually a hot spring palace.
Fatuma is also located in the desert, with few oases, and water is naturally the most precious resource.
But this palace not only has a hot spring, but to match the atmosphere, ice cubes are piled everywhere to balance the temperature and create a hazy fairyland-like atmosphere.
This is obviously an extremely extravagant behavior.
Prajna Lianyue paused, pursed her lips, and her face looked unhappy for a moment.
This palace was obviously modeled after Garuda.
According to records, the nobles of Garuda loved to do this the most, and this reminded her of some distant memories.
Prajna Lianyue walked forward step by step. Just as she reached the gate of the palace, she saw the eunuch leading a few young men, which made her face even colder.
"Your Highness..."
Just as the eunuch opened his mouth, Prajna Lianyue interrupted him and said calmly:
"No……"
must.
Before the word "must" was uttered, Prajna Lianyue saw one of the young men raise his head, and it was a very familiar face.
So familiar as if I had seen a ghost!
Prajna Lotus Moon: "..."
Qing Jian next to him also opened his mouth wide.
Gu Fangchen blinked at Prajna Lianyue.
Due to Fatuma's ignorance, he didn't even need to disguise himself this time. They had no idea of the specific appearance of the "traitor Gu Fangchen".
As for why he disguised himself as this... naturally it was because it was the most convenient, and if successful, he could follow Prajna Lianyue at any time without being suspected.
——It can even appear in bed.
Prajna Lianyue gritted her teeth and her chest heaved a few times. She naturally would not think that this was an accident for this guy who threatened her repeatedly.
This guy must have done it on purpose!
The Holy Maiden of the Tara religion was naturally pure and innocent, not to mention that she extremely detested the aristocratic customs of the Garudas and hated them deeply.
But at this moment, she wanted to revive that person, so no matter how reluctant she was, she had no choice but to cooperate...
Upon hearing this, the eunuch was planning to take his men away tactfully.
"I'll just..."
"No need."
Prajna Lianyue had a blank expression on her face and pointed at the obedient Gu Fangchen:
"Let him come in and serve."
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ps: The condition is still not good, a little late orz
(End of this chapter)
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