"You're the kind of person who can't be tamed, aren't you?" Zheng Ya put down his white jade teacup and retorted calmly.
Wu Wei was speechless with anger. After taking several deep breaths to calm his turbulent emotions, he finally spoke: "Zheng Ya, you are too much of a male chauvinist. You always want to have your way and act domineeringly."
Could it be that bringing you under Princess Wu's command is a scheme to frame you?
"Every man for himself, so what good intentions could you possibly have?"
Don't forget who saved you several times back on Earth. Even if you're now trying to protect my safety, it's because you're repaying a debt of gratitude.
"It's not like you, so high and mighty, trying to enslave me and trample on the very things that gave me the power to rise to the top. You've narrowed your own path!" Zheng Ya retorted unhappily, his face full of mockery.
The Seventh Princess, Princess Wu, Prince Donglin, Consort Wu, the Sixth Prince, and others were accused of plotting to usurp the throne, a situation in which they themselves could hardly protect themselves.
Everyone in Kyoto knows him, and Zheng Ya has no desire to get involved in this mess.
Wu Wei felt guilty and deflated. She sat back down in the main seat and said, "You're right. I've always wanted to surpass you and repay your life-saving grace. I was a bit too extreme. I'm sorry!"
There's no need for an apology.
Just remember this: until you infringe upon my personal safety or pose a death threat to me, I will be your only partner and reliance in this world.
All I want is fame, unparalleled fame.
You can understand it as the fortune of humanity, but remember it is not the dragon's energy or the nation's fortune, but only the fortune recognized by humanity.
As long as I have enough luck, I can cultivate countless spiritual herbs.
"The elixir is to you wealth, power, and an army, the foundation for your ideal enterprise. I think you have no reason to refuse, right?" Zheng Ya spoke frankly about business, while also seeking protection.
Cultivators are indeed not to be trifled with.
Wu Wei agreed wholeheartedly, saying, "You're right, we are each other's only trustworthy partners."
Cooperation is fine, but you're in a dangerous situation right now.
You may not know this, but as far as I know, there are no fewer than five ambitious figures within the territory of the Great Li Dynasty, all of whom are regional lords with deeply entrenched power.
Even though both emperors knew that the two emperors were plotting to usurp the throne, they could only use imperial power tactics to check and balance them, but they had no ability to eradicate the ambition and military power.
Take the Prince of Donglin as an example. He clearly committed the crimes of poisoning me, the seventh princess, and instigating Consort Wu and the sixth prince to plot a coup and seize the throne. His crimes are obvious, but the emperor dared not act rashly. Not only could he not punish him, but he also had to help the Prince of Donglin quell the scandal and erase the evidence of his crimes.
There is only one reason: with external enemies surrounding us, it is not advisable to have internal strife.
Otherwise, the Great Li Dynasty would likely have disintegrated, fallen into war, and suffered immense loss of life.
Therefore, your sudden intervention has made you the target of all ambitious people in the world, to be destroyed if you are not used for your own purposes.
You are safe for now, not because those people don't want to win you over or kill you, but because they are wary of the Qian Yuan Immortal Sect that you fabricated.
Clearly, your lies won't last long.
They will send people or hire assassins to test your strength. If they confirm that you don't have the Qian Yuan Immortal Sect backing you up, then it's your doom.
This was my original proposal to bring you under Princess Wu's protection, to intimidate people and safeguard your safety, but you…”
"Okay, that's enough for now!"
I must admit, your idea is good and you mean well.
You can't deny the fact that you also value my talent and abilities, which can help you succeed.
There's nothing to hide.
I don't object to your exploitation, but I want to tell you about the hidden dangers you've overlooked. By accepting my services, you're essentially cutting off the hopes of other forces and will inevitably become the target of everyone's hatred. That's courting death, understand? Zheng Ya didn't hold back in his criticism.
Wu Wei sighed wearily and rubbed her forehead: "I'm sorry, I was too naive."
It seems we can only ever be senior and junior brothers at best…
"Junior sister, you've had another episode!"
"Being a senior sister means having the power to command junior brothers. What do you think ambitious people think?" Zheng Ya said jokingly.
Wu Wei choked, panting heavily as she glared at the person: "Ahhh, you are my Heavenly Demon Star, crushing me for over a decade, and you still won't let me go..."
"Tch, it's clearly your own fault for not letting yourself off the hook. Don't try to make excuses and blame me. In my opinion, you've gone astray. Be careful not to suffer a qi deviation during your cultivation." Zheng Ya reminded her of her neurotic mindset.
Wu Wei was taken aback and smiled bitterly: "Yes, I'm the one who brought trouble upon myself. I can't compare to you, who is so magnanimous and never cares about how others live."
Just as you are laying the foundation for humanity's advance into the stars on the moon, people in the courtyard are still scheming and fighting over trivial matters in their daily lives. Whether it is their mindset and overall perspective that are incomparable, or their personal ideals and goals that are different.
The difference is like heaven and earth; am I being petty?
"I'm glad you understand."
In the eyes of the people in the courtyard, I am someone who is out of place and seems to be detached from the essence of daily life.
But in fact, everything I do is subtly changing the quality of daily life for all mankind, and it's not on the same level as the thoughts and character of the people in the institute.
Their properties are also different.
I am creating a future for all mankind, while people in the courtyard are still scheming against each other over a penny or a breath, and their arguments are endless.
Clearly, my research has taken me out of my daily life.
"Compared to someone like you who strives for fame and fortune, what difference is there? Isn't that something you should seriously reflect on?" Zheng Ya frankly reminded her, trying to avoid any misunderstandings or awkwardness between them.
Wu Wei suddenly realized and said, "I think I understand!"
You've long ago set your life goal: to cultivate supernatural abilities and the Heavenly Dao!
No matter what he does, he strives and perseveres with unwavering determination, all centered around cultivating his supernatural abilities and the Heavenly Dao.
Compared to your dedication to spiritual practice and your courageous progress, I seem to be chasing fame and fortune, unreliable, and outdated!
The key issue is that I've worked hard for over a decade, but it's all been in vain.
If it weren't for my identity and a fortunate coincidence, that I was born with the same origin as the Muchen Pearl, which is the fire-elemental primordial pearl, and had a high degree of compatibility, I would probably be dead long ago.
I want to thank you for rescuing and helping me..."
"No, I can't accept such gratitude from someone as important as you."
I think it's best if we only talk about cooperation and don't ask about anything else. What do you think? Zheng Ya couldn't figure out her relationship with the mysterious old man, so she didn't dare to have too much contact with him.
The more deeply Zheng Ya was entangled in karma, the more he would avoid it with a sense of unease.
Wu Wei sensed his distance and frowned slightly, saying, "You seem quite wary of that mysterious old man?"
"Ahem, I'm afraid of being scammed, you know?" Zheng Ya said without any hesitation. Wu Wei smiled awkwardly and said, "I'm sorry, I really don't know why the mysterious old man asked you to help me..."
"Alright, I should go!" Zheng Ya got up and left, and Wu Wei hurriedly followed him: "I know you won't believe anything I say now."
But please remember, at least in this world, we are each other's only trustworthy partners.
Also, please be extremely careful and pay attention to safety…
"Yes, you too, goodbye!" Zheng Ya strode out of Princess Wu's residence, only to be blocked on the steps at the entrance...
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