The sun and moon are both wrong: Starting with marrying Gongsun Ling

Chapter 61: Benefactor, Grandmaster, Enemy

Perhaps it was fate.

Although Lü Buyi's existence caused changes in all the uncertainties after his appearance.

In the original story, the bronze-armored corpse that was supposed to help Gao Haoguang activate the [Three Truths in the Same Moon Order] had already died at Ma Chao's hands.

However, in May 1906, Gao Haoguang, due to his own weakness and his determination to punish the dead, opened the same month's decree.

That year, the Yangtze River breached its banks, and floods swept across Hunan province.

Forty thousand suffering people died from the disaster, and four hundred thousand were left homeless and starving.

During a great famine, people resorted to cannibalism.

Such a large-scale natural disaster caused casualties, which naturally led to the arrival of more than one drop of Wanye Zhenlu.

On that day, Gao Haoguang, who was only twelve years old, came to help with disaster relief with his senior brothers and sisters. It was the first time he had ever truly witnessed the tragedy caused by the Dharma Corpses and the zombie horde.

In fact, the [United Dharma Assembly] had not yet been established at this time—

However, according to tradition, sects seeking the Dharma from various places will still take the initiative to come and exterminate the Dharma corpses.

If Gao Haoguang waits just a few more days, the disaster before him will disappear.

But he can wait, but can the disaster victims in front of him wait?

For the first time, Gao Haoguang regretted why he hadn't devoted all his time to cultivating supernatural powers.

Why am I so weak?

Why can't you even reach out to save yourself from the suffering right in front of you?

Even more tragically, this time, he couldn't even hate those few Dharma Corpses who survived by absorbing life force as he once hated the ordinary corpses, nor could he blame everything on them.

Because before they appeared, mortals were already so hungry that they had to resort to cannibalism to survive.

This damned dynasty, this damned era!

Those corrupt officials who held positions but neglected their duties indirectly caused casualties dozens of times greater than those of the corrupt officials.

Of course, those corpses of the Dharma also deserve to die!

This time, seeing the horrific scene of cannibalism among the disaster victims, Gao Haoguang did not judge whether they deserved to die simply because they ate people.

It is not the power they possess, but the destruction they cause.

Possessing this power, yet only willing to use it for harm and destruction.

Supernatural powers are methods of destruction, but "humans" are not!

And so, at that moment, the resentment at one's own weakness and powerlessness, the anger at this damned era, and the hatred for the Dharma Corpses that only brought destruction all came together.

Gao Haoguang connected to the portal between past and future—

He transcended the barriers of time.

Jiang Mingzi, during the later stages of his life, after Lü Buyi fell into a deep sleep during the Northern and Southern Dynasties...

We met.

Their fates intersected at that moment.

Gao Haoguang sought help from the patriarch and then obtained from Jiang Mingzi a powerful talisman that could be pre-retrieved in the present moment and was buried in the past.

After that, he single-handedly defeated the Dharma Corpse and the zombie horde, doing everything he could.

However, as he finally left, he looked at the lifeless and unmoved eyes of the disaster victims.

Did I truly bring them salvation?

Gao Haoguang didn't know.

He is currently on his way back to the Third Law Palace with Huang Erguo and Miao Qingqing.

He pondered this question, but the surprise of opening the [Three Truths in the Same Month Order] did not bring a smile to his face.

"Don't be sad, A-Guang—" The understanding Miao Qingqing noticed his sorrow.

So she gently comforted her, saying, "Nothing in this world is perfect, and who can guarantee that everyone can be saved?"

Even the saint of Christianity only hoped that everyone could do good, but could not truly promise the world a perfect heaven.

"Therefore, it is already quite remarkable for ordinary people like you and me to do good deeds within our capabilities."

"Don't force yourself to endure so much that you shouldn't have to."

These words seemed to have some effect, as Gao Haoguang, who had been hanging his head and looking sullen, raised his head.

"Senior sister, such philosophical words don't sound like something you would say..."

"Which book is it written in?"

"hey-hey……"

Seeing Gao Haoguang finally raise his head, Miao Qingqing cupped her face in her hands, happy for him: "It's what Grandmaster said before."

"Ah-Guang wasn't paying attention in class—"

Huang Erguo also joined the counseling team: "Grandmaster is right, Haoguang, you are only twelve years old, it is normal that you are powerless to do anything about many things."

"Look at me, your senior brother. I'm almost twenty, and I'm still helpless when it comes to those things."

"At least you managed to activate the [Same Month Order] this time and eliminate those Dharma Corpses, while I, your senior brother, still couldn't do anything."

So don't be downcast, cheer up!

Gao Haoguang didn't seem to hear him; he simply turned his head away and muttered under his breath, "That fatso who can't comfort people."

This time, Huang Erguo didn't argue with him. He just looked at Miao Qingqing and then smiled at each other.

Having said what they needed to say, they said no more, leaving Gao Haoguang to continue his thoughts alone.

Just as Gao Haoguang was about to stroke the same-month token in his hand and continue to ponder the events of not long ago—

He suddenly realized that the [Same Month Order] had disappeared sometime during the day.

But Gao Haoguang didn't panic, because this kind of thing had happened before.

This means that the [Same Month Order] has once again connected with Ancestor Jiang Mingzi.

Sure enough, the next moment, Jiang Mingzi's voice came faintly from behind.

"What are you thinking about, little grand-disciple?"

"Tell me, and I'll give you some pointers—"

Gao Haoguang snorted coldly: "I'm not telling you."

"Tsk..."

Jiang Mingzi found this child interesting, much more interesting and fun than his own disciples.

"I remember your name is Haoguang, right? Then I'll call you Grey from now on—"

"Since you don't want to talk about these trivial matters, let's formally discuss your responsibilities as the successor of the Same Month Order."

Gao Haoguang tilted his head and crossed his arms: "First, why do you have to call me Huizai when my name is Haoguang? What's the logic behind that?"

"Secondly, we can put responsibility aside for now. I heard from someone that you seem to hate bugs, right?"

Jiang Mingzi was stunned. A thousand years later, there were still people who remembered him.

But since Gao Haoguang was unharmed, he didn't immediately make the connection and simply nodded.

"Yes, so what are you trying to say?"

Gao Haoguang pointed at Jiang Mingzi's neck: "There's a little bug there—"

Jiang Mingzi: "..."

Jiang Mingzi: "Ugh! Get away, you bug! I hate bugs the most! Help!"

This effeminate man who's afraid of insects is the most powerful supernatural being in history, according to his master.

Immortal King of All Dharma in the Eternal World?

A question mark appeared above Gao Haoguang's head.

After a long time, I covered myself with mosquito repellent incense again.

Jiang Mingzi finally breathed a sigh of relief, then looked at Gao Haoguang without changing her expression—

"If you dare laugh, I'll kill you."

"Who's afraid of threats from you, you effeminate immortal lord?"

Gao Haoguang dismissed Jiang Mingzi as a non-substantial threat.

Just kidding, he wouldn't even be afraid of his master spanking him.

Surprisingly, Jiang Mingzi didn't seem to care much about it; on the contrary, she seemed to appreciate Gao Haoguang's rude remarks.

Meeting his playful gaze, Gao Haoguang couldn't help but hug himself.

"What...what are you going to do?"

"Don't panic, this immortal lord will not bother with your unfilial grand-disciple over such trivial matters of words."

Jiang Mingzi simply waved her hand at Gao Haoguang's unnecessary worries.

He's almost 150 years old, and he's really not at the point where he'd bother arguing with a child.

"Getting back to the main topic, Grey, let's discuss your responsibilities as the successor of the Monthly Order—"

"Speaking of which, a thousand years from now... the Three Truths Dharma Gate shouldn't have declined to the point of being forgotten, right?"

"Isn't it just about the past, present, and future generations working together to destroy the Lord of Nirvana, the Corpse Immortal of Myriad Causes?"

"Although my master is not very clear about this, my grandmaster has told me about it many times."

Gao Haoguang did not like to listen to lectures, but he could still remember things that Lü Buyi had repeated many times.

"Although I don't know which of my disciples or grand-disciples the grandmaster you mentioned is my master, at least he has passed on the mission."

"Since that's the case, I, this immortal lord, will reluctantly offer him a word of praise."

After saying this, Jiang Mingzi pointed at Gao Haoguang: "So, Huizi, are you willing to take on the responsibility of being the successor of the Same Month Order?"

What if I say no?

Gao Haoguang wanted to see Jiang Mingzi's attitude towards the different answers.

"I'll probably scold you a few times for being an unfilial grandson, just like Gongsun Lazybones did when he wanted to give up the same month order and impeached a fool."

Jiang Mingzi showed no other emotions; his answer was calm, even serene.

"What if I say yes?"

"I'll praise you, are you happy?"

Gao Haoguang scoffed, "Who would be happy with a compliment from a sissy immortal lord who's practically a woman in drag!"

"And the way you talk is disgusting. Are you really not a woman?"

Jiang Mingzi's eyes widened slightly; he hadn't expected this boy to be so perceptive!

So he smiled slightly and decided to go with the flow.

The next moment, clouds and mist swirled around him, and then Gao Haoguang saw the scene he least wanted to see in his life.

Jiang Mingzi transformed into a woman.

Then, in a sweet, coquettish voice, she said to him, "You little rascal, you actually managed to see that this immortal lord cultivates both male and female aspects—"

"How is it? Pretty, isn't it?"

"Little Grey, you'd better hold on tight..."

"Disgusting," Gao Haoguang commented.

"Huh, they're unmoved?" Jiang Mingzi was somewhat surprised.

"You brat, have you perhaps seen a beauty comparable to this immortal lady?"

Of course not because of that. How could I, Gao Haoguang, a fine man, be swayed by appearance?

However, Gao Haoguang had indeed seen someone prettier than this effeminate immortal.

Although I hate to admit it, my master, being a man—

She was indeed the most beautiful person he had ever seen in his life.

Gao Haoguang remained silent, but Jiang Mingzi noticed it; his eyes lit up, and he became interested.

"There really is?"

Jiang Mingzi then continued, "Who is more handsome, me or that person?"

Gao Haoguang raised his chin, finally finding a place where he could hold his head high:

"My master was far more handsome than you; how could you possibly compare?"

Gao Haoguang saw Jiang Mingzi suddenly freeze for a moment, and he thought he had been hit hard.

I was going to add two more sentences to make matters worse.

However, Jiang Mingzi suddenly transformed back into his original male form before his eyes, and his tone became sinister.

He asked, "What is the name of the grandmaster you speak of?"

Gao Haoguang didn't understand what was wrong with Jiang Mingzi: "Why are you asking this? I don't want to—"

"explain!"

The sudden stern voice startled Gao Haoguang, even though they hadn't spent much time together.

But he also understood that Jiang Mingzi wouldn't be so surprised by something as trivial as his grandmaster being better looking than him.

But why would he do that?

Gao Haoguang was unsure, so he could only answer truthfully, "I don't know either, my grandmaster never mentioned it—"

"From the year I started learning, I've always called him Grandmaster."

Jiang Mingzi's gaze grew increasingly cold, and Gao Haoguang also saw worry about himself in his eyes.

Why?

Could there possibly be some other problem with my master?

"Grey, did your grandmaster ever say anything that sounded strange to you?"

"For example, information about his age, information about his identity?"

Jiang Mingzi persisted in his questioning, and his tone began to show signs of resentment.

"He would occasionally say that he had lived for over three thousand years."

"He even claimed to have been a feudal lord during the Zhou Dynasty—"

Gao Haoguang finally couldn't hold back his questions any longer. He looked at Jiang Mingzi, who was clenching his fists, and asked, puzzled:

"Is there a problem with this?"

"He's always been like this, he likes to talk nonsense."

Faced with Gao Haoguang's question, Jiang Mingzi simply smiled in relief.

He truly hadn't expected that Lü Buyi would actually...

Lü Buyi's purpose is self-evident; he must have come for the successor of the Same Month Order.

Gao Haoguang has now activated the Same Month Token, and once he returns, his fate is uncertain.

Even if he saved all his powerful magical abilities and talismans for the future, it would be useless against Lü Buyi.

Therefore, Jiang Mingzi could only lower her head and say to Gao Haoguang:

"Run, run fast—"

"Don't go back to the Third Dharma Palace, don't go back to see that grandmaster you mentioned."

"Take your senior brothers and sisters with you, don't look back, run as far as you can."

"The place you're going back to now is not the home you used to know!"