We Agreed On Experiencing Life, So Why Did You Immortals Become Real? - Chapter 8

Chapter 8 Lobbyists

farewell to the parents’ profuse thanks and declining their gifts, the two returned to Yuan Wuxing’s courtyard.

“I noticed you were quite talkative when it came to me, but why are you quiet in the court? Maybe City Lord Zeng didn’t even notice you.”

Yuan Wuxing scratched his head and chuckled, “Cowardly. I’ve never seen anything like this before, and my mind was a little confused.”

Jiang Li laughed dumbly. “You, you’ve spent ten years investigating this behemoth of the Jiang family, persisting despite knowing the slim chances. If anyone were to say you’re weak-willed, they’d surely be blind. But you’re so timid at the crucial moment. It was like this today at the Jiang family, it was like this in the court, and it was the same when you tried to break through to the Nascent Soul stage. My Dao Sect emphasizes the dual cultivation of nature and life, and you’re only cultivating nature, not life.”

Yuan Wuxing was struck by lightning.

Just as Jiang Li had said, he was always hesitant when breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage. His thoughts surged like a clamoring ocean. He thought, since he was still young, why risk his own death? Wouldn’t it be better to wait a hundred years before breaking through? What was the point of breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage? Above the Nascent Soul stage was the Spiritualization stage

. When would cultivation end? So many people had failed at the Nascent Soul stage, so why could I succeed? As a result, he’d been just a hair’s breadth away from reaching the Nascent Soul stage, but always failed. “Thank you for your guidance, Senior,” Yuan Wuxing bowed respectfully to Jiang Li. Jiang Li simply smiled and said nothing.

Yuan Wuxing suddenly remembered something and anxiously asked, “Senior Zhang, I suspect the Jiang family will send someone to that dimension to destroy the evidence. Let’s stop them!”

“I’m afraid they won’t go there, otherwise how will this escalate?” Jiang Li gestured for Yuan Wuxing to calm down, but didn’t explain the reason. Yuan Wuxing simply believed Jiang Li’s words and calmed down.

They’d only been together for a day, but Yuan Wuxing had begun to trust Jiang Li without any reason.

“But Mr. Zhang Li and Mr. Yuan Wuxing?” A knock echoed from outside.

The knock was gentle, and seeing no one from inside respond, he didn’t repeat it, simply standing outside respectfully. It was clear the visitor was very polite.

Yuan Wuxing opened the door, his hands shaking uncontrollably, but he forced himself not to strike.

“I know I’m ashamed of the people. If you can give me a beating to ease Mr. Yuan Wuxing’s hatred, I won’t hesitate.”

Clan leader Jiang stood outside the door leaning on a cane, his eyelids drooping, apologetic. With his Golden Core stage cultivation, he met an enemy at the peak of the Golden Core and a peak of the Nascent Soul, yet he had no followers.

How could Yuan Wuxing not hate Clan leader Jiang? If Jiang Yixing was the culprit, then Clan leader Jiang was his greatest helper. The deaths of those babies could definitely be blamed on Clan leader Jiang.

“What are you doing here, threatening us?”

Yuan Wuxing ultimately didn’t strike. He simply smirked and slumped down in his chair, sipping his tea.

He didn’t dare to strike. Who knew what this old man had up his sleeve? He’d avoid unnecessary complications if possible.

Unexpectedly, Clan Leader Jiang entered the room, discarding his cane and kneeling on the ground. This startled Yuan Wuxing so much that he almost dropped his teacup.

Jiang Li watched Clan Leader Jiang with great interest, eager to see what tricks this younger generation could pull off.

“Although the ancestor made mistakes, no matter how big his mistakes were, they were no bigger than the Human Emperor’s. If the news of the Human Emperor’s cousin practicing the devil’s way spread throughout Jiuzhou, how would the world feel? They would inevitably feel resentful. If someone with ulterior motives fanned the flames, it would have a huge impact on the Human Emperor’s reputation!”

“Outside Jiuzhou, there are extraterritorial demons eyeing it covetously. Fortunately, successive Human Emperors raised the banner of Jiuzhou and fought against the demons, which saved Jiuzhou from disaster. The power of the Human Emperor lies in faith. If the human race’s faith in the Human Emperor is shaken, the strength of the Human Emperor will inevitably decline. How dangerous this is for my Jiuzhou!”

“I know you two care deeply about the people and are righteous men. My Jiang family is merely a traitor in secret, but we share a common stance against the Heavenly Demon. Please consider the millions of lives in Kyushu and let this matter rest. I thank you both in advance!”

With that, the Jiang Patriarch kowtowed three times. Three muffled claps echoed, blood staining his forehead. When he rose and looked up, tears streamed down his face.

Yuan Wuxing was moved by the Jiang Patriarch’s heartfelt words and gestures, and he couldn’t help but wonder if he should just let it go. It wouldn’t be good if it truly affected the Human Emperor.

Even if the Human Emperor cultivated the demonic path, so what? He did it to fight the Heavenly Demon and for the people of the world.

Yuan Wuxing was truly convinced by the Jiang Patriarch. After all, what he said made sense, and what he said about shaking the Human Emperor’s faith was a real possibility.

The Human Emperor’s strength stems half from his own immense power and the other half from the faith that has blessed every Human Emperor. This combination of strength and power has catapulted the Human Emperor to a terrifying degree. Though not yet immortal, they are nonetheless worthy of immortality.

The spatial chaos beyond the Nine Provinces necessitates an attack from extraterritorial demons every few centuries, each bringing catastrophic danger to the Nine Provinces. As the Nine Provinces’ foremost expert, the Human Emperor bears the brunt of these battles, and more than half of all Human Emperors perish in these battles, few of whom experience a peaceful end.

If the weakening of the Jiang Human Emperor’s faith leads to his demise in a future battle against the demons, Yuan Wuxing will truly live with the guilt of his actions.

“Patriarch Jiang’s words make sense. But if the Jiang family already knew this might undermine people’s faith in the Human Emperor, why did they resort to blood sacrifice?”

The Jiang Patriarch said with shame, “Our ancestors coveted worldly pleasures and hoped to break through to the Nascent Soul stage, hoping for a few more days. Who could have imagined that a single misstep would lead to eternal regret, making it difficult to turn back?”

Jiang Li was shocked. “What are you talking about, Patriarch Jiang? If the Jiang family wants to turn back, how can I not help them?”

The Jiang Patriarch was delighted.

Surely such self-proclaimed righteous people couldn’t be coerced or bribed; they needed to be persuaded with righteousness. Jiang Li continued, “Even if Yuan Wuxing and I don’t sue the Jiang family, other cultivators will come to investigate this matter. I offer the Jiang family a solution. The laws of the Great Zhou stipulate that the deceased cannot be held accountable. Jiang Yixing, please admit your mistakes and commit suicide.”

The Jiang Patriarch’s smile froze, and he was at a loss for words to refute.

Indeed, as long as the ancestor died, the matter would be over, but how could that be possible? I came here to put on a show to stop you from causing trouble, but how could I have ended up killing my ancestor!

“Mr. Zhang Li, you’re joking.”

“It’s just what I really think.”

Clan leader Jiang’s face was so gloomy that water could drip out of it. He slowly stood up, no longer showing his previous compassionate attitude.

“It seems that Mr. Zhang Li really wants to put an end to this matter.”

Yuan Wuxing finally realized he’d been faking it, and a wave of fear washed over him. This old fox was truly terrifying. Not a single word or expression could be trusted. Luckily, Senior Zhang Li was there.

“It’s not about closure, it’s just that I like to finish things from beginning to end. Clan leader Jiang, please.”

Clan leader Jiang snorted coldly and left.

(End of chapter)