Mo Wenjie said, "Well, since we are traveling the seas and skies, we're not in the midst of the bustling world, so there's no need to worry about all that worldly dust. If we want to cultivate our hearts, we can delve into the city, but if we are merely wandering the seas and skies, you cannot go back into the city."
Ding Qingyao and others said, "We have no objections. Whatever you say, we will follow. If you want to play with someone, we will play with them. If you want to fight with someone, we will fight with them. We will do whatever you want."
Mo Wenjie shook his head. From what you say, it seems that you didn't get much out of your journey through the seas and skies this time. You could only say you've scratched the surface. The real big gains are for others, not for you.
Ding Qingyao and others looked at Mo Wenjie in ancient Chinese. What does that mean? We have been following you for half a day, and we have been mixing with you here without any real purpose. Our journey through the seas and skies has not brought us any benefits or sense of belonging to ourselves. It's about how to survive.
Having been easily labeled as a spy, how can one even live on? This is really a difficult situation.
Mu Wenjie said, "We were just thinking that things would be fine like this, and no one had ever expected you guys. Now they're treating me like a spy. A lot of things they're not willing to tell me, and they go off to solve them on their own. Is it that you think this will only bring you great joy in the future?"
I now feel that many things should be looked at from another aspect of character, adjusting your hearts and minds. This will bring greater benefits. In fact, from a larger perspective of self-interest, the protection of one's own interests is the highest interest.
Mo Wenjie said, "You guys need to open up your hearts and gradually enlighten yourselves to understand some things. Only what you understand is truly yours. Everything else is not yours. Your enlightenment comes from learning Daoist teachings, so everyone should learn and gain knowledge in understanding it?"
Suddenly, Wenjie saw this eerie face and felt that the person looked familiar. Moreover, he was among his acquaintances, and he knew many people there, which couldn't help but make Meng Wenjie start to worry.
Mo Wenjie rushed to ask Qingxia, "Who is this person?"
I feel that this person is a bit abnormal, different from us, what's going on? And he has been following us for a long time, right?
Ding Qingyao also took a look at this person, and indeed, he had been following them for a few days. However, this person didn't show any other special behavior; he just walked along with them every day without causing any trouble. No suspicious situations were discovered either. She seemed like an ordinary middle-aged woman, and there wouldn't be any unexpected events with her, would there?
Ding Qingyao said to Wenjie, "You see, I noticed it before, but I didn't find anything unusual about him. A middle-aged woman following you and your group isn't necessarily a problem. You can't forbid people from walking with you, right? So, I didn't find anything suspicious about him."
So I didn't pay much attention to this either, and they are unlikely to care too much. The first reason is the age gap. You wouldn't communicate with someone much older than you. Secondly, I don't know them, so it's even less likely that they would talk to me. They don't even know them, let alone speaking with them. It's just unnecessary trouble."
Mo Wenjie nodded. "Even though I think he has no malicious intent, I do find him a bit eerie. I'm the kind of person who is more susceptible to the gloomy, the kind who might be considered as someone with a shadowy mind. Such people are often labeled as cunning or sly."
I think we should be careful with him. He's closer to us, and it would be easy to harm us.
Mo Wenjie said, "Everyone should be more careful. Although he doesn't have a high cultivation, he can't say he doesn't have other means. Based on his facial expression, he belongs to the type of woman with a darker heart and soul. And she's probably suffered severe emotional trauma, especially towards these beautiful women. She definitely feels that if a woman is prettier than her, she must pay a price."
Mo Wenjie continued, "Well, we should get up early tomorrow. The earlier the better, and then just leave directly. If they continue to follow us, it means this person definitely has an issue. If you get up early and leave, they'll follow; if you leave later, they'll follow too. That must mean they have a purpose. If they don't achieve their goal, they won't give up. So we need to find a way to handle this matter."
Ding Qingyao said, "That sounds good. We can get up early tomorrow, and just leave directly. As for whether he follows us because of someone or not, it doesn't matter. If he does, it means he has some suspicion or motive against us. He wants to attack us but... how can an ordinary person like him possibly confront you as a martial artist or cultivator?" Ding Qingyao was puzzled about how the man could possibly confront them.
Mo Wenjie said, "Many things are not as simple as you imagined. Don't underestimate an old lady who seems lonely. She may pose a threat to you. When you think they cannot harm you, that's when you're likely to make a huge mistake."
Early the next morning, as it was just beginning to dawn, Mo Wenjie and Qingyao got up and continued their journey. After they had walked for about ten or so miles, hey, that old woman really caught up with them. This made Mo Wenjie furrow his brow again. What on earth is going on? Is this old woman without any martial arts skills? If she doesn't have any martial arts skills, then we walked more than ten kilometers this morning. And she's managed to keep up with us for over ten kilometers. Is that fast?"
This really surprised Mo Wenjie. "Wow, this old woman is not simple at all. When we first encountered him, we thought he was just a gloomy person with no cultivation. However, now it seems that he not only has brain cultivation but also a very high martial arts cultivation."
Mo Wenjie, noticing that avoidance was no longer an option, decided to confront the situation directly. "Why has this old woman been following us so persistently?"
The old woman asked Mo Wenjie back, "Young man, why do you ask me why I'm following you? Why don't you say that you're following me instead? After all, we're both walking on this path. How can it be said that I'm following you instead of the other way around?"
Mo Wenjie, upon seeing this, it was clear that the old woman had entered a mode of unreasonable complaints. It was impossible to reason with her. She simply wouldn't listen. As an elderly person, even if she did have cultivation, it was unlikely to be higher than that of the rest of them. So, what would they do if they all ganged up to beat her up in front of others? That wouldn't look good either.
Mo Wenjie hehe hehe, grandma. You go ahead first, and we'll stay here for a few days. We'll continue our journey after a few days.
The old woman hehehed and said, "I, an old woman, have the same thought. You all go first, and I want to stay here for a few days."
Mo Wenjie's mood was already bad this time. "Grandma, I don't care what your purpose is or what you're trying to accomplish. We have nothing against you, and we don't want to be disturbed. So please leave us."
The old woman said, "Young man, I'm not trying to disturb you or make you feel uncomfortable. I don't want to follow you either. You're traveling the seas and oceans as you please, just as I am. We both travel the seas and oceans, but our methods of traveling are different."
Mo Wenjie was extremely shocked by her words. "She said that? This old woman cannot be underestimated; she is definitely a connoisseur of the game of Go. This has really given me a headache. What should we do? If this old woman has no malice towards me, I'm fine with that. But if she does have ill intentions, it would be a shame to harm her now. It's not easy for someone to cultivate to such a level, and it's even more rare for someone to achieve this level on their own."
Mo Wenjie had no choice but to talk to the old lady. "Grandma, we are all cultivators, so we all have our own cultivation and power. Therefore, I don't want to trouble you. You are also at the late stage of great attainment and will soon be undergoing a test and ascending to heaven. If you want to harm any of us, it would only mean hurting yourself."
The old woman said, "Young man, I know that your cultivation and power are both very strong. In this group of people, you are among the top tier in terms of strength. Your strength is nearly unparalleled, and in your group, at least four people are no match for me. However, you might think that my appearance is somewhat dark and believe that I'm not a good person. But as a woman, my facial features change due to the distortion of my soul. Although I can't say I am great, I have also experienced profound love."
However, when love is hurt, the soul is greatly distorted. "We are all cultivators, aren't you aware of the saying 'appearance is heart-made'?" The old woman may not be a good person, but she certainly isn't a great evil one. I was shaken. I used to have a man whom I loved deeply, but I hate myself for being blind. However, the fact has been formed, and there's nothing anyone can do about it. In reality, after traveling the seas and rivers, we all have to undergo tests and ascend to heaven. It would be better for me to leave this city and be happy. I am very happy, but I cannot be truly happy.
Originally, it was the dream of many to cultivate and grow together with their beloved ones, enhancing their strength and achieving a life as celestial lovers, waiting for the day when both would undergo trials and ascend to become gods. But when someone betrays you, turning your dreams into mere bubbles of illusion, your heart is shattered beyond repair. The beautiful dreams you once cherished are now distant memories. Ascending to deity status is no longer a source of joy or fulfillment. What's the point? What's the meaning?
Mo Wenjie nodded repeatedly, looking apologetic. "Grandma, it was my mistake to suspect you. I thought you had some sinister intentions towards one of us."
The old lady directly addressed Mo Wenjie, "Are you an idiot? You and so many people, I alone, how can I fight with you? Don't you know that? I don't want to live anymore. How do you find that at such a young age, you have become brainless?"
The women in the crowd, upon hearing this, all covered their mouths and giggled. They watched Mo Wenjie with a smirk. "Finally! You've been humbled! Someone has taught you a lesson! You're still arrogant and self-satisfied, thinking you're witty and brilliant? Now the old lady says that you're seeing a fool!"
Mo Wenjie apologized to the old lady, "It was my mistake, grandma. Please forgive me. In the future, I can help you with anything that happens."
The old lady made a disdainful face, "I don't need the help of so many girls. Who do you think you are?"
Mo Wenjie was really speechless. Growing up, he had probably never been teased like this before, and there was no way to respond. "Ah..."
