I really don't understand what Duan Tian means. We haven't seen each other for so long. I originally thought he would tell me about the underworld, ask me about my next plan, or even discuss Tao with me.
But when he came up, he directly asked me to bring candied haws to Tong Ruoqing. I was wondering if he really wanted me to bring it, or was he using this thing to imply something to me?
Anyway, after coming back this time, I feel that these people are just like the Riddler, they all have their own little thoughts, but no matter how you ask them, they won't tell you, leaving you scratching your head and worrying.
After holding it in for a long time, I couldn't stand it anymore: "Candied haws on a stick is a small matter, don't worry, I will definitely bring it to Ruo Qing when I come back. The question is, don't you have anything else to say to me?"
"Well, yes, there are, but they are all insignificant things. It doesn't matter if you say them or not."
"Then you'd better tell me. If you don't tell me, I'll feel very uncomfortable."
"Okay, then I'll tell you. After all, these words have been in my heart for hundreds of years."
Duan Tian put away the smile on his face. It can't be said that he was serious, but he looked more formal than before.
He looked directly into my eyes: "I know you have regained your past memories, Gu Yan, or I can call you Zhu Rongbu. I want to ask, do you still have hatred for Hades in your heart?"
As soon as he said this, my mood suddenly began to stabilize.
Just like when I faced Duan Tianshi hundreds of years ago, I shook my head at him with that indifferent expression: "No, I don't hate the underworld. Six hundred years ago, Qingluan and I entered the underworld with the intention of snatching back the souls of our fellow disciples.
thoughts, rather than overthrowing the dominance of Hades.
What's more, Hades is just a tool used by Heaven to manage this human world. There is no such thing as a good or bad tool. The real problem is people, and Hades is not to blame."
Duan Tian's attitude was a bit ambiguous: "Yes, there is nothing wrong with the tool, it is the person who uses it who has the problem."
But he soon expressed his thoughts: "Actually, the same goes for the way of heaven. Maybe you hate it. You hate it for promoting the demise of the Wu clan, you hate it for causing you to encounter all kinds of disasters, you hate it for always meddling in other people's affairs.
Let you and Qingluan sister and brother be separated by nature and never be able to see each other again.
But this is only for you, you think it is bad, but for all sentient beings in this world, what Heaven does is to protect their interests, and there is nothing wrong with it. Do you think I am right?"
I said nothing.
Because I don’t know what Duan Tian wants to express, and I’m afraid that his words will get in the way.
He didn't care about my reaction and continued: "As I said before, in order to preserve the whole, sometimes personal interests have to be given up. I hope you can understand this truth.
Just like Hades now, the biggest reason for its problems is my inner demon, so although I am one with it, if the time comes to have to get rid of it, I will do it even if my soul is gone."
When Duan Tian said this, I suddenly understood: "Did Zhulong come to see you?"
He shook his head: "No, I have contacted Zhulong, but he didn't tell me this.
Because he knows that my thoughts are the same as his, and this is a matter of course for us. Even if I don't deliberately explain it, I am willing to sacrifice myself to take care of the overall situation. This is the responsibility of the Lord of Hades."
I nodded, and then asked him expressionlessly: "So what you mean is that you want me to take into account the overall situation? Sacrifice yourself to protect the overall interests of this world, is that right?"
He was very calm: "Yes, if that day comes, I hope you can make the same choice as me."
"Why?"
Duan Tian shook his head gently: "There is no reason. This is our responsibility. This world has supported us, and we naturally have to repay this world. This is a responsibility and an obligation."
I didn't get angry or argue with him. I just smiled and replied: "I think this is not my obligation. It is not this world that gave birth to me. It was my parents, my mother, and the ancestors of my Zhu Rong family. No
They, could it be that I could pop out of thin air from the cracks in the rocks?
Senior Duan, what you said to me is, at best, a sign of your boundless love and selfless devotion, but at worst, it is moral kidnapping."
"I'm not kidnapping you morally, I'm just trying to explain this truth to you clearly."
He looked at the white snow at the foot of the mountain: "Without this world, would it be possible for the ancestors of your Wu clan to survive and thrive? What do they eat, what do they drink, and what do they rely on to survive?
Without this world, there would be no living beings in this world. You should know this truth, so I say that it is this world that supports us. Is this wrong?"
I shook my head: "Hey, I really don't want to argue with you about this. Just ask you, let's take Ruoqing as an example. If one day you have to sacrifice Ruoqing for the overall benefit of mankind and let her soul fly away, then you can
What would you choose?"
Unexpectedly, Duan Tian didn't hesitate at all and gave me a positive answer directly: "Duan Tian is my granddaughter. If that day comes, I believe she will make the right choice, no matter what her choice is.
I will respect her personal wishes."
As soon as he said this, I was immediately speechless.
Until that moment, I didn't really feel the difference between myself and these people.
Maybe humans will never be able to match witches in terms of strength.
But in terms of brains, witches are really no match for humans. This is not a difference in IQ, but a difference in work styles. Wus have always been about winning or losing based on their strength. If anyone messes with you, just beat their mother.
How could there be so many twists and turns?
But people are different. They have just reproduced for thousands of years, and they have already figured out all the conspiracies and tricks.
Especially when it comes to religion, the truths are really one after another, so I feel that if I argue with Duan Tian, he will get involved sooner or later, so I simply change the topic: "You are Ruoqing's grandfather, no matter whether our views are the same or not,
I also respect you and respect you.
However, please don’t mention similar things again. To put it more closely, I am a modern person and you are a person from ancient times. We have different ideas.
To put it further, I am a witch and you are a human being. We have different worldviews, values, and styles of behavior, so I can’t say much to you. Let’s seek common ground while reserving our differences.”
"Seek common ground while reserving differences, well, since you don't want to listen, I won't say anything like this again in the future."
After saying this, the smile returned to Duan Tian's face: "Then let's stop talking today. Go on, Gu Yan. The difference is down the mountain. Don't forget the candied haws I told you."
He made me feel a little unsure: "You won't want Ruoqing to be with me because of what happened just now, right?"