Regarding the return of the third prince and Ji Shihou, the court of the Great Chu State did not show the due enthusiasm and joy.
Whether they were in the palace or in the mansion, whether they were the royal family or important ministers, at least the people they came into contact with who could determine the fate of the Chu Kingdom, their attitudes towards Xiong Jiong and Wu Jie were polite, respectful but somewhat alienated.
Xiong Jiong was puzzled by this, but Wu Jie understood why.
Wu Jie has always played a savior-like role for the Great Chu Kingdom. No matter what kind of crisis the country encounters, whether it is a natural disaster or [fucking], whether the threat comes from humans or monsters, he can save it.
——Calm down and protect the tranquility of the country.
For this reason, Wu Jie's reputation among the government and the public was so high that it reached an unsettling level. Of course, there was nothing wrong with praising and praising him. Even the shrines that should have been strictly prohibited were opened by many local officials.
With one eye closed and acquiescence, it is like the spring after the rain
Bamboo shoots generally appear in various parts of the Chu Kingdom. Wu Jie is not happy about this. This is probably the treatment that Senior Ji once enjoyed. He was blindly trusted, held high on the altar, and became a worshiper.
The object...in the end, became a victim to allow the country to continue.
He had no intention of insulting the old man's three hundred years of silent dedication, but he did not agree with such an approach.
He is Wu Jie, not an old man; he is willing to help Chu State within his ability, but will not sacrifice himself for it.
What's more, he has done a lot for the Great Chu Kingdom, so much that he is about to touch the iron law of separation between immortals and mortals. This is enough, very enough!
So he didn't feel guilty or regretful about not being able to help this time. Even with his wisdom and experience, he would have seen the destruction of the Chu Kingdom in the future, and he would not be uneasy about it.
Regardless of people or countries, they will all perish one day. The Chu Kingdom has continued to this day, passed through crises several times, and finally had a good ending. It is already a good thing. As a human being, you must know how to be content.
.But the people of the Great Chu Kingdom obviously don’t think so. Since they regard Wu Jie as their patron saint, they naturally hope that he can protect them at all times, regardless of whether he is free or not, and regardless of whether this will bring him trouble.
trouble.
But this time, Wu Jie was not able to protect the Chu Kingdom when they needed it, and did not show up until after the fact.
For them, perhaps they felt that Wu Jie betrayed their trust and failed to live up to their prayers - this is like the kind of religious people who shout to their gods and Buddhas in critical moments, "Why don't you protect me!"
"Something like that.
A founder of Qingyang Temple once said in his notes: "Mortals have a very bad habit. When they perceive goodwill from the strong, they tend to worship it, and then turn this worship into a relationship with the strong.
The protection contract turns things that should not be the responsibility of the other party into the responsibility that the other party should bear... However, what does their worship mean to us? Can it make us progress in cultivation? Or can it allow us to live a better life?
Are you happy?"
The senior had probably experienced a lot of unpleasant things, and his tone was a bit resentful: "They obviously didn't do anything valuable for me, so why do they just take it for granted that I should pay for them? Just because I'm willing to save them doesn't mean
What do I owe them! Why do I have to be able to help no matter what the situation is? Even I, my teachers, and my friends all have no time to help, and the sky and the earth are in trouble!"
"I'm so fed up with these guys! I wish I could kill them all with a hammer! But when I see them in trouble, I can't help but help them - I must be a bit mean..."
At the back of the note, another note was written in a handwriting that was somewhat similar to the previous note, but more powerful: "Today, I have reached the end of this world, and I will prepare to face the catastrophe. Regardless of whether I can succeed or not, I have spent many lifetimes of cultivation.
Because it has finally reached a moment of fruition. Before setting off, I look back on my life and feel really emotional."
"Disciples who will see this note in future generations, as your elders, I want to advise you some words. I hope you will remember it well!"
"In the final analysis, we cultivators are walking on our own path. Whether you are good or bad, happy or sad, what you want to do or what you don't want to do, you should ask your heart, not the attitude of others."
"The ancient monks said: People praise me because they seek from me; people hate me because they seek from me but cannot get it; people fear me because they are afraid of losing me; people hate me because they have lost from me.
However, what does his reputation, his hatred, his fear, and his hatred have to do with me? I am seeking the Tao on my own!"
"The selfish attitude of the ancient monks is certainly not advisable, but we cultivators must distinguish between 'immortal' and 'mortal'. We are immortals, not gods; we do not rely on human beliefs, and we do not need to
Those beliefs do something."
"On the contrary, if you tie yourself to faith and regard what people want you to do as what you want to do, then your path to immortality will have no future. You might as well turn to the path of incense belief and become a human god.
never mind!"
Wu Jie had read this note many times and saw two completely different faces. One face was young and full of strength. He looked at the world with concern, full of anger and helplessness; the other face was young and powerful.
Zhang's face is already old, full of wisdom and maturity. He calmly looks at the world, the clouds and the wind wheel.
This notebook is one of the reference books recommended by this sect to every Refining God Feixian. There are many similar notebooks, which are the insights of seniors. Every word contains sincere emotions.
Recording life experiences without any falsehood is enough to provide them with the most precious nutrition.
Therefore, Wu Jie immediately saw through the reason why the royal family and important ministers of the Great Chu State were estranged from him, and he did not feel the slightest bit angry or dissatisfied. Instead, he felt relieved.
He never wanted to be a patron saint, it was just the wishful thinking of the people of the Chu Kingdom. Now that their illusions were shattered, they could re-examine Wu Jie's position, and they would save a lot of trouble in the future.
You must know that when the Great Chu Kingdom fell in the future, Wu Jie would definitely not ascend or become immortal, but he would certainly not be able to stop it.
If he is really held hostage by the faith of millions of people, it is really not a good thing for him!
Compared to Wu Jie's indifference, Xiong Jiong was very sad and depressed. He couldn't understand why everyone treated him with such a polite but hidden estrangement attitude. Could it be that since he had become an immortal, he was no longer the prince of the Chu Kingdom?
What he couldn't understand even more was everyone's attitude towards Wu Jie.
"Elder brother, what happened to them?" One day, he finally couldn't help but come to Wu Jie to ask, "I really don't understand! You have saved them so many times, why did they behave like this to you?
Such an attitude? Do you owe them anything?"
"Perhaps in their eyes, I do owe them." Wu Jie said with a smile, "Have you ever noticed that there are many shrines to me in the Chu Kingdom? Many people have my memorial tablets in their homes, and they burn incense and worship them every day?
"
Xiong Jiong was stunned for a moment, recalled it carefully, and nodded.
"Since they pray to me and worship me, they hope that I can bless them when they need it. I have done it before, but I failed to do it this time. Of course they feel that I owe them."
Xiong Jiong was stunned for a while, his eyes widened with an expression of disbelief: "This... this is so ridiculous!"
"It's not ridiculous at all. If you behave well this time, you will probably take my place and become the object of their worship and worship. Then maybe you can also enjoy this kind of treatment in the future." Wu Jie smiled,
Not impressed at all.
Xiong Jiong was so angry that he almost jumped up: "How could they do this! We are cultivators and spend most of our time practicing on the mountain. What's so surprising about how the incident happened in a hurry and couldn't help? No! Even if we were there at the time, we wouldn't be able to help.
It’s impossible to fight against the Han army! They didn’t do anything harmful to nature at that time..."
Wu Jie smiled and patted his shoulder, telling him to calm down. After he calmed down a little, he nodded and praised: "Very good! I am very satisfied with your idea!"
"ah?"
"Junior Brother Xiong, I have always been worried that because you were born in the royal family of Da Chu, you may care more about Da Chu than a person in the immortal world should - you know, your identity is very special and sensitive. Many times, you
Whether your behavior will violate the iron law of separation between immortals and mortals is really a bit vague. If you are too concerned about the Chu Kingdom and have too heavy a sense of responsibility, it will be a huge disaster for yourself!
"
Xiong Jiong was silent for a moment and sighed deeply.
"What kind of prince am I? If I hadn't been a preparatory monk, I would have died in the palace struggle... Senior brother, you may not know that I was not officially born from a concubine, but my father traveled among the people.
, left behind by a lifetime of romance. My origin and identity are simply disgraceful to many proud royals.
It can be called a stain..." He said, shaking his head and sighing, "If it weren't for this reason, why would my father risk the possible severance of the royal family and let me cultivate immortality? You know, he has only
Three sons, although the two royal brothers are still in good health, who can guarantee that they will not have any accidents in the future?"
Wu Jie nodded slightly. He had always had some doubts about this - Xiong Jiong, as a prince, should be the guarantee for the succession of the throne. However, the current emperor of the Chu Kingdom was still young when his third son was not even sure whether his two brothers were
When he was able to live long enough to succeed to the throne, he had already decided to send him to cultivate immortality... Who would believe that there was nothing fishy about it?
It's just that he has never been interested in this kind of palace privacy, and he has never thought of investigating the truth. It was not until today that he truly understood Xiong Jiong's life experience.
