chsdbacks Chapter 23 Good and Evil
Chapter 23 Good and Evil
Gu Qianbei suddenly spoke up because he felt it was a real pity that such a wise and kind monk as Lu Zhu had died.
If the story had followed its original trajectory, Lu Zhu would probably have fallen in love with Xi Yu, and then chosen to die in order to redeem her.
In Gu Qianbei's opinion, there was absolutely no need for this.
A killer, regardless of the reason for killing, deserves to die.
It's simply not worth sacrificing the life of a kind person for someone like that.
Because Lu Zhu's influence on this martial arts world is far greater than that of Xi Yu.
Lu Zhu stopped and looked at Gu Qianbei carefully before revealing a smile.
"In the past, Buddha cut off his own flesh to feed an eagle and attained the Great Dao. Why can't I, Lu Zhu, offer my body to the demon today and exchange it for someone who will turn back to the right path in this world?"
Thank you for the reminder.
But life and death are of no importance to this poor monk.
If I can die for the great path in my heart, I will die without regret.
As long as there is even the slightest possibility of turning back the drizzle, this humble monk will not give up easily.
Gu Qianbei shook his head slightly upon hearing this.
"It seems I was wrong. Master, you are not a truly enlightened monk. You also have desires."
Your desires are Buddha, are the Great Way.
This desire is not much different from the desire of the young man in your story.
The only difference is that a young person's desires are fulfilled by the lives of others, while your desires are fulfilled by your own life.
You believe you are good, while youth is evil.
But the young man's murder saddened his mother and caused grief to the world, just as the master's act of feeding the demon would also sadden and grieve those around him.
The master harmed his own family for the sake of a relatively conscientious killer—was he truly benevolent?
"this……"
Lu Zhu suddenly froze.
His noble act of offering himself to the demon was rendered somewhat despicable by Lu Zhu's words.
Harming loved ones?
He was an orphan and had no close relatives.
But over the years, Master Jianchi of Yunhe Temple has taken him as a disciple, and he has long been a close relative in his heart.
If I really die, how heartbroken will my master be at his advanced age?
Although those who have left home to become monks or nuns must abandon worldly desires, they have not truly become Buddhas. How can anyone be without any emotions?
Lu Zhu knew that his master would be heartbroken and grieving.
"What have my dearest relatives done to deserve this suffering?"
Gu Qianbei looked at Lu Zhu and offered his final words of advice.
Lu Zhuru felt as if he had been enlightened, his mind becoming clear and lucid.
"Amitabha. Your words, benefactor, have made this humble monk feel deeply ashamed."
I will remember what you said today.
If I have the opportunity in the future, I will definitely visit you to express my gratitude!
After Lu Zhu finished speaking, he used his lightness skill to quickly leave and disappear into the rain.
His figure looked somewhat disheveled, no longer the carefree person he had been before.
It seemed that if he stayed a little longer, his Buddhist resolve would crumble.
"Little Gu, you're amazing. You almost made a highly accomplished monk doubt himself."
Bai Zhantang exclaimed in admiration.
"I was just speaking from the heart. Old Bai, do you know why this martial arts world has never been any better?"
Gu Qianbei looked at the rain outside the shop and said in a low voice.
Why?
Bai Zhantang felt that there was no answer to such a profound question.
But Gu Qianbei's question suggested that he already knew the answer.
Therefore, Bai Zhantang was somewhat curious.
"Because there are kind-hearted people in the world like Master Lu Zhu who disregard their own lives and want to save the martial arts world and the villains."
Ultimately, they achieved their goal and died for their cause.
But what did we gain?
Reputation, or the evildoers who have been influenced by them.
But when a good person dies, they're dead.
After such good people as them die, it takes a very, very long time before a new great person appears.
Ultimately, this world of martial arts is dominated by those petty people who value their lives.
So tell me, how can this world possibly be good?
Just like on the scene, the brave general took the lead and even brought his son and grandson to the front line.
The cowardly general hid behind with his descendants.
In the end, the brave general conquered Taiping, but the cowardly general enjoyed the peace.
The brave generals are gone, and all that's left are cowards. What do you think the result will be?
What will happen if this continues?
"this……"
Bai Zhantang suddenly felt that he had been greatly shocked.
I also understand why the martial arts world is always like this.
Even if a group of great heroes emerge, they can never change the world of martial arts.
"Ironically, if a good person does evil in order to survive, going against his own conscience, then he is no longer a good person; he will degenerate into a bad person."
If a brave general is afraid of death and avoids the battlefield, then he becomes a general who is afraid of death.
You see, the transformation of human nature can happen in an instant.
This is what they call someone who's been there.
The transformation from good to evil never occurs under equal conditions.
It is far more difficult to turn evil into good than to turn good into evil.
Because that's human nature.
Sacrifice and dedication are both against human nature.
Otherwise, why would it be worthy of praise?
Even parental love for their children isn't guaranteed, let alone for anyone else.
Gu Qianbei smiled, but there was a hint of sarcasm in his smile.
Bai Zhantang looked at Gu Qianbei in surprise, feeling that this young man, who was about the same age as him, seemed to possess a profound understanding that he could not comprehend.
It seems that it was the other person who had retired from the world of martial arts, not himself.
"Alright, let's not talk about that. My friend, the Master Thief, is there anything you want to say to me?"
Gu Qianbei quickly suppressed her sarcasm and looked at Bai Zhantang with a teasing expression.
"I think you already guessed it, didn't you? Otherwise, why weren't you surprised at all when that master mentioned my identity?"
Bai Zhantang saw this and simply gave up.
Of course, more importantly, he also realized that Gu Qianbei's identity was extraordinary, and that she probably had some hidden identity.
Putting everything else aside, her lightness skill in dodging the drizzle was in no way inferior to mine.
If their cultivation levels were comparable, I'm afraid my speed wouldn't be as fast as Gu Qianbei's.
"I did guess a little bit before. After all, the Sunflower Acupuncture Technique is the signature martial art of the Thief Saint."
Furthermore, although you have never displayed your lightness skill, it has long been ingrained in your instincts. How could I not see that you possess extremely high-level lightness skills?
Of course, the most important point is that I once heard Constable Xing say that when he arrested the thief Ji Wuming, you were on good terms with Ji Wuming.
I'm not as easily fooled as Officer Xing; a little deduction is all it takes to figure out the truth.
Gu Qianbei laughed.
"I knew I couldn't hide it from you. I was tired of the fighting in the martial world back then, which is why I wanted to retire from it. It's a very, very long story."
Bai Zhantang sighed and told Gu Qianbei the story of how he joined Tongfu Inn.
Although it was something he already knew, Bai Zhantang had the skills of a storyteller, so he told the story vividly, making it quite enjoyable to listen to.
"That's how it is. Xiao Gu, don't tell anyone else about this, or I'll be in big trouble."
"Don't worry, I'm very tight-lipped."
Gu Qianbei smiled and patted Bai Zhantang on the shoulder, indicating that he could rest assured.
Just then, another person walked in.
"Good heavens, what's going on?"