Azure Heaven Saber
Chapter 731 - 731 245 The Neighbor Extra Update by the Chief

Chapter 731: Chapter 245: The Neighbor [Extra Update by the Chief of ‘Eat-Fish-Without-Spitting-Bones’ Alliance] Chapter 731: Chapter 245: The Neighbor [Extra Update by the Chief of ‘Eat-Fish-Without-Spitting-Bones’ Alliance] “Your parents…”

Peng Wanli sighed, “they were among the few close friends I acknowledged in my lifetime.”

The Cat Emperor paused for a moment before saying, “The past experiences of the elder, they were unfair and unjust, a fact that the higher ranks of the demon race all recognize.”

Peng Wanli sighed with sorrow, “Little girl, although you now hold the title of emperor of the race, a significant part of it came from the blessings of your parents. That’s why you still have many things about the world you don’t understand! Or perhaps you do understand, are you trying to comfort me like your parents did?”

The Cat Emperor remained silent.

Peng Wanli just smiled faintly, “Whether they are from the demon race or the human race, they are all creatures of the world, and they are fundamentally the same. They disdain you when you’re poor and envy you when you’re rich; they resent you when you have something and laugh at you when you don’t; they fear your strength, respect your ferocity; admire your power but insult your weakness; deceive your kindness and fear your wickedness!”

“Though such words may be biased, extreme, or inconsistent with the true feelings of the world and the great universe… it is something that cannot be denied.”

Peng Wanli closed his eyes, saying, “To live freely in such a world, one must learn to compromise. Only balance can bring stability. And what is balance? It is… to be strong, but not too strong; being too strong will only force you to dance on the edge of the sword, battling in the Abyss. But you can’t be too weak either, you need to ensure that others can’t bully you, yet not making you eligible to be sent to the most dangerous places. Having a balance that even righteous duty can’t force you.”

Again, the Cat Emperor was silent.

She really didn’t know how to describe the complicated feelings in her heart at that moment.

The elder who had given everything for the Demon race, the sum of his life’s insights, was this really it!?

“Elder! There are still countless beautiful things in this world worthy of our protection.”

The Cat Emperor said hoarsely.

“Perhaps!”

Peng Wanli’s eyes shimmered as he sighed softly, “Those who’ve seen worldly prosperity and experienced hardships may understand the ways of the world, so what? They still crave to make up for them, still hope…that in the most difficult moment, they could stand up.”

“Actually, it’s just that we have no other choice!”

“Even if one has long been disillusioned with this mundane world, even if one has already seen through worldly affairs, tasted the bitterness of human nature, been wounded by countless betrayals…”

“But when faced with the day when the world turns upside down, can you really bear not to rise!”

“In the recent decade, I’ve watched the rotation of the Heaven’s path, observed the Yin and Yang energies, and realized that things might be changing. Evil aura is increasing, demons are running rampant; perhaps in the coming decades, we’ll face another catastrophe, and the Abyss might fully erupt at any moment.”

Peng Wanli chuckled bitterly, saying, “Actually, I didn’t want to come, and it was not right for me to do so. I’ve lost all hope, isn’t it better to keep low for self-benefit? But I’ve still come to seek treatment.”

“Seeking treatment is the same as seeking death… for the day when we’ll face death head-on!”

The Cat Emperor solemnly replied, “Yes, when that day comes, we must be at the forefront!”

Peng Wanli laughed lightly and began to bring out the things he had prepared.

The Cat Emperor said, “Elder, please let me cover your consulting fees!”

This was her sincere intention to contribute something for this elder.

Peng Wanli shook his head, smiled kindly, and said, “If I let you cover my share, will you be able to cover all the later ones of the demon race?”

The Cat Emperor was immediately silent. She couldn’t afford it even if she wanted to, and she was unwilling to do so, even if she could afford it!

“My dear, since you’ve accepted the rules of a divine doctor, you should respect the rules and not disrupt them!”

Peng Wanli said lightly, “In this world, it is because of these rules that all kinds of creatures can thrive.”

“In the world, it’s because of people like the Divine Doctor that people like us can feel unregretful even in the face of death.”

“Imagine fighting to the death for those ungrateful and mediocre folks, how mournful that would be!”

“They are not worthy!”

Peng Wanli declared sternly.

“Yes, they are not worthy!”

The Cat Emperor agreed gravely, then she proceeded with the check-up, inspection, injury examination meticulously, and then solemnly recorded the name Peng Wanli.

“May I ask where the elder will stay? Please let me know. If there is any news, I will inform Elder Peng immediately.”

The Cat Emperor said.

Peng Wanli’s cultivation level is too high, he can easily find the Cat Emperor, but the Cat Emperor cannot keep track of his whereabouts.

Peng Wanli said faintly, “I’m just…right next to the small courtyard where you guys live! I’ve been living there for more than forty years.”

“Cough, cough, cough…”

The Cat Emperor started to cough.

The neighbor’s family, Feng Yin had had multiple interactions with them, and the information he had gathered was that: they were retirees from a long line of officials, now only the old man and the old lady were left. Their children were all said to have died in the frontier wars.

When Feng Yin mentioned this, he sighed regretfully a few times.

Sometimes, they would share food, and they usually helped each other out.

The old couple were very friendly.

Since Yuezhou City’s people gathered, the big courtyard next door was rented out by people from the martial arts world, housing over sixty people!

The old couple were allegedly squeezed into a half-room.

The Cat Emperor had met the old couple once, but never suspected that the old man was Peng Wanli.

“The old lady… is she your…?”

“It’s just an illusory clone meant to deceive.”

Peng Wanli smiled, his face full of warmth.

The Cat Emperor suddenly remembered something: “That time with the Golden Emperor, did you…?”

She wanted to ask if he had tried to stop it.

Peng Wanli half-closed his eyes and said, “No matter if it’s the human race or the demon race, there has to be a reason for everything!”

The snake came for its lineage and acted with purpose, acting in a way that was justified. It fought with the Purple Emperor, but the Purple Emperor was the one who was initially at fault. At that time, I had no reason to intervene!

However, his initiation of the Demon Beast flood was a step too far for revenge. If he truly put into action the extermination of a city, I would naturally step in and destroy him!

But because He Bibiquo stepped forward, because of the intervention of the young leopard, and because of your interference, the situation turned around so that every party could accept the outcome. What reason did I have to intervene any further? In the end, it turned out the way it did!”

“Humans have always been like this, without severe lessons they cannot remember their teachings.”

“Although the situation in Yuezhou City was horrible, it serves as a deterrent to capture and train the pure blood of the Demon race casually for a long time!”

“Strictly speaking, the snake’s actions were a great merit for the Demon race.”

Peng Wanli said calmly, “Although we transformed into human forms, we should avoid being as biased as humans. There has always been a difference between humans and demons. Considering problems from the perspective of the Demon race is the right thing to do!”

“You’re right, Elder.” Cat Emperor lowered his head and respectfully accepted the lesson.

“Kid Feng is greedy and cunning, always showing just a trace of his true intentions, same as Chu Chu. But that kid is a genuine person!”

“A genuine person who’s rarer than those with an innocent heart!”

“An innocent heart may not always resist the pollution of the world, but true people, who have long understood the sentiments of the world, always maintain their original intentions!”

Peng Wanli said with a comforting smile, “You have a good eye, girl. Your Seven Orifice Spirit Cat clan’s talent for seeking good fortune and avoiding disaster is truly remarkable. Anyone would have to admit it. The so-called cultivation, strength, wisdom, and destiny always prioritize destiny. Wisdom comes next, followed by strength, and cultivation is the least important, it’s more than just talk!”

Cat Emperor gave a bitter smile.

Yes, things are indeed like this… But she still endured too much suffering at the beginning.

Why did she choose the forest outside Yuezhou City?

She felt that there was safety here and that disaster could be turned into fortune!

Indeed, with Peng Wanli here, he would definitely help her out if there was any danger to her life.

Can this also be attributed to talent perception?

Can it?

“Then…back then…may I ask you, elder, is my husband…still alive?”

Cat Emperor asked with a trembling voice.

“I didn’t really pay attention to your situation back then.”

Peng Wanli seemed a bit apologetic, “By the time I noticed, it was already the time when the Purple Emperor was hunting you down.”

“Oh…”

Cat Emperor lowered her head in sadness.

Peng Wanli comfortingly said, “Meeting Kid Feng is a testament to your blessings. You and your husband’s fate is not like the swallows that part in autumn and will not die prematurely… You can rest assured, there’s always a time for a couple to reunite.”

Cat Emperor’s eyes lit up, “Elder, are you not lying to me?”

Peng Wanli said calmly, “Observing the wind and clouds, I can understand their changes and see through the ebbs and flows. I am sure, although you both are separated momentarily, there will be a time to reunite…I can’t go wrong.”

“Thank you for enlightening me, elder!”

“I should be thanking you instead!”

Peng Wanli laughed freely and walked out of the door.

“Don’t reveal my identity to that kid…or else, that kid will most likely target me, and I fear I will be in constant trouble.”

Cat Emperor couldn’t help but laugh bitterly at the whisper that entered her ears.

If I don’t target you… can you really stop meddling? Now that you’re just next door, can you really run away?

Besides, she also felt sorry for those worldly people who were now bustling about in the neighboring courtyard.

It must be said, those people were really courting death, they were essentially continuously kicking on the door of the underworld and causing a ruckus!

They don’t even know they’re kicking at the door of the underworld, they just find it fun and addictive…

And they’ve been kicking at it again and again, making a clanging noise…

“Would they be scared to death if they knew this themselves…”

Cat Emperor thought with a bit of schadenfreude.

Only seven of the Demons that registered today were granted admission, the rest were all disqualified due to various deficiencies.

But inside, Cat Emperor felt very satisfied.

Actually, even if only Peng Wanli passed, Cat Emperor would be so satisfied that she could ask for nothing more!

“This is really great!”

She said quietly.

It seems like ever since I met Kid Feng, my luck has turned around, rising to unimaginable heights!

…

The Divine Doctor finally began to officially treat his patients.

After the list was handed in, the Divine Doctor quickly selected one person, Jiang Changhai.

Moreover, this news was released by the Conscience Grocery Store, posting the list of names.

This time there was only one name.

…

[Asking for monthly tickets. I’ve been feeling dizzy writing these past few days… Where did I set that elderly man’s storyline? I can’t even find it myself… I’ve looked through dozens of chapters and couldn’t find it.]