Zhang San, please behave yourself!
Chapter 391 - 368: Sounds from Outside the Window

Chapter 391: Chapter 368: Sounds from Outside the Window

Zhang San was studying runes in his room, for he lacked enough cultivation resources to support him, and he worried that when the time came to advance from Qi Flow Transformation to True Core to the Sea, he would need pills and spirit grass and have no means to continue.

Thus, he had no choice but to study runes first.

Besides, Wisdom Immortal Zen Master was a master of runes. Teaching himself runes and consulting Wisdom Immortal Zen Master every evening when he encountered problems seemed an excellent plan!

Today, after having lunch at noon, Zhang San continued his rune studies. He had just discovered through comparative analysis that the runes of the Buddhist Sect bore many similarities to those of Taoism.

Zhang San did not know who had borrowed from whom, but by cross-verifying them, he could understand the runes of both schools in half the time, and this method also enhanced his understanding of the differences between the two schools’ runes.

At that moment, there was a knock at the door.

Zhang San frowned slightly and employed the Ninefold Scrutiny, only to see a harmonious golden light outside the door.

"Zen Master, please wait a moment,"

Zhang San immediately set aside his book and went to open the door for Wisdom Immortal Zen Master.

Previously, he had secretly used the Ninefold Scrutiny to observe Wisdom Immortal Zen Master and found that, after using the technique, Wisdom Immortal appeared as a gentle Buddha light and he couldn’t clearly discern his true form.

"Greetings to Wisdom Immortal Zen Master."

"Zhang San, I have two Wind-Calming Fruits here, which can be used specifically when calming the Wheel Seas during True Core Ocean Calming. Usually, one fruit is enough. But since you have two True Cores, I am giving you two fruits."

Zhang San quickly reached out to take the fruits and gratefully said, "Thank you, Wisdom Immortal."

"I suspect that you are about to make a breakthrough to True Core Ocean Calming, but I also worry that during your breakthrough, the clear manifestation of your aura might attract the attention of others and expose you. So I came to remind you."

Zhang San did not expect that Wisdom Immortal Zen Master was not only hiding his own identity but was also so considerate of his, and he quickly expressed his gratitude, "Thank you, Wisdom Immortal. Once I have cleared my name, I will definitely come to properly thank you,"

Wisdom Immortal Zen Master shook his head with a smile, "That’s not necessary. I see you as a person of kindness, and the clarity and uniqueness of that kindness in your heart intrigue me. I am curious about what your future holds."

Zhang San replied with a laugh, "How would I know what my future holds? Right now, I can’t even decide whether to break through the Five Viscera Wheel Seas first, the Red Gold Wheel Sea, or not to break through at all."

Wisdom Immortal Zen Master curiously asked, "I am not surprised that you hesitate between these two Wheel Seas, but I don’t understand why you consider not breaking through at all. Why?"

Zhang San quickly explained, "Zen Master, you are unaware of the perilous times we live in, and most people are foolish. If I were a Qi Flow Transformation in the True Core Realm, they would think no matter how strong I am, I am just a practitioner of the True Core Realm’s Qi Flow Transformation."

"But if I break through to True Core to the Sea, although my strength would be limited, they might regard me highly and send stronger people against me. I fear I wouldn’t be able to withstand them!"

"But if my Realm appears lower than theirs, they will think defeating me is as easy as turning their hands over, then they’ll become careless and ultimately be defeated by me!"

Wisdom Immortal Zen Master chuckled.

Though she said nothing, she knew that this was indeed how most people thought.

"But you could also ask King Jin to provide you with cultivation resources to help you quickly advance to the Spiritual Platform Realm!"

Zhang San sighed deeply and said, "I have been wronged; if I were in Spiritual Platform Realm, people would listen to my defense; If I were in Purple Mansion Realm, I could even dare to meet Kaihuang personally to prove my innocence; if I were in Divine Aspect Realm, ha, anyone who wronged me, I would kill! But now, although I am nearly unmatched in my Realm, I am still just in the True Core Realm, so I must remain humble in my actions."

"So now, even if I approach King Jin and he provides me with abundant resources, I would merely break through to the Spiritual Platform Realm, but I would owe King Jin a huge favor. And such a favor is not easily repaid!"

"It’s true that King Jin has helped me numerous times, but each time King Jin only exerted effort and never gave direct financial aid. After all, he does not wish to provide others with evidence against him, and since I’ve already received help, it would not be good to ask for more."

"Moreover, being a king himself, what help could I possibly offer him? All things considered, it might be better not to ask at all."

Wisdom Immortal Zen Master admired Zhang San for not merely reaching out to King Jin out of immediate need.

"Your words are not without reason. However, King Jin helps you with an agenda in mind. Even I can see that His Highness King Jin is ambitious for the throne. I fear you will inevitably have to assist him in the future!"

Zhang San forced a smile.

Such matters were unavoidable unless he managed to advance to the Divine Aspect Realm, or even stronger, before King Jin made a move. Then he would be beholden to no one.

"However, King Jin has great ambitions, but he also harbors some impure motives. If one day you truly assist King Jin, always remember that the world’s interest comes first!"

At this point, Zhang San suddenly thought of a question he had been pondering for a while but had never resolved.

"Wisdom Immortal Zen Master, actually I have always been puzzled. The philosophy of the Town Martial Office is: ’Serve the Emperor, pacify the martial, dare to act for the common good of the world!’ But if one day, serving the Emperor conflicts with the common good of the world, should I obey the Emperor’s command or should I prioritize the world’s common good?"

The Wisdom Immortal Zen Master looked at Zhang San, silently admiring him in his heart.

At least this person had not, like many others, made numerous excuses, convincing themselves they were in a stronger position, and then chosen to obey the Emperor’s command.

"Whether to follow the Emperor’s command or prioritize the world’s common good is an answer you, Zhang San, must find for yourself."

After speaking, the Wisdom Immortal Zen Master turned and left Zhang San’s room.

Zhang San closed the door and sat down, no longer in the mood to read any books.

After securing two Wind-Calming Fruits, he too pondered, if one day a conflict arose between the Emperor’s command and the world’s common good, how would he choose?

As he thought it through, Zhang San suddenly slapped himself.

"You, a person whom Kaihuang has ordered to be pursued city-wide, are still pondering whether to follow the Emperor’s command or the world’s common good? Better go back to reading!"

Zhang San sighed deeply, then suddenly realized.

Isn’t the pursuit happening right now in the name of the Emperor’s command?

Is the Emperor’s command always right?

Not necessarily!

For instance, the pursuit of me this time, it is very wrong!

I am still a member of the Town Martial Office, so why don’t I just surrender?

Because I have a sense of justice in my heart!

At least from a transmigrator’s perspective, I want the benefits of my predecessor; his mistakes have nothing to do with me!

So, being pursued for my predecessor’s crimes, I am naturally innocent!

I am now merely seeking justice for myself!

Therefore, ’Serve the Emperor, pacify the martial’ is correct, but if the day comes when I need to choose, justice is more important!

After all, that is the choice I am making now.

Realizing this, Zhang San felt like he had suddenly gained a clearer understanding.

He even felt that the thoughts in his mind had become much more connected.

Although he could consult the Wisdom Immortal Zen Master about these Rune books now, Zhang San felt what was more important now was that having the Wind-Calming Fruits, the stability of his breakthrough into the True Core Ocean Calming had increased.

Why not start calculating the positions of his Wheel Seas now, and once the position is confirmed, break through as soon as the timing is right!

Thus, Zhang San put all the books into his Storage Ring and began to calculate the positions of the three Wheel Seas he needed to cultivate based on his own meridians and Qi.

But just as Zhang San was halfway through his calculations, he suddenly heard faint footsteps outside the window!

At that moment, alarm bells went off in Zhang San’s mind.

Zhang San tiptoed to the window, ready to surprise anyone who might jump in at any moment!