Chapter 384: A Chaotic Region Where Compassion is Unnecessary
Chapter 384: A Chaotic Region Where Compassion is Unnecessary
As one glanced over the endless plain as far as the eye could see, there was only a monotonous black color. Against the background of the somewhat dark sky, a depressive atmosphere that caused one to feel fretful shrouded the plain. In this somewhat strange place, it was little wonder why those chaotic rules were born.
A black shadow suddenly shot out from the distance on this quiet plain. The speed of the black shadow was extremely quick. As it flashed, it appeared to be teleporting. However, each time a foot landed on the ground, it would bring about a muffled thunder explosion. The explosive sound formed a ripple shape that spread on the plain, and gradually became distant.
While the human figure ran at his maximum speed, he suddenly lifted his head slightly and revealed a delicate and handsome young face. He was Xiao Yan who had shuttled from thousands of kilometers away. The current him was frowning as he watched the vast plain. He softly muttered, “This damn place really causes people to feel constrained, but why is it that I have yet to see anyone after having entered into this plain for such a long time?”
“Continue heading forward. I think that it is likely that Hai Bodong has never come here before. Therefore, the map which he gave you does not have the exact route on the Great Plain of the Black Region. Now, we can only enter some small town on the plain and then purchase a map of this place.” Yao Lao said somewhat uncertainly. He was similarly unfamiliar with this place, having only heard some information about it.
“Yes.” Xiao Yan helplessly nodded and could only continue burying his head and hurrying along bitterly.
“That’s right, little fellow. I will remind you once again. In this ‘Black-Corner Region’, don’t have too much compassion. In here, that thing is something which is thrown into the smelly gutters. If you have it, there won’t be even the slightest bit of benefit for you. Instead, it will drag you into a quagmire.” Yao Lao suddenly reminded him once again.
“Killing a chicken to warn the monkeys is the best tactic here.”
TL: Killing a chicken to warn the monkeys - Hurting someone to set the example so that others are warned.
Xiao Yan smiled faintly and said, “I am not some excessively good person, neither am I a saint who is full of compassion. It is not my turn to perform those great things like rescuing the suffering of the world. I am only thinking of letting myself become stronger and then go and protect the people whom I should protect. I am in no mood nor am I qualified to bother about others.”
“That is the best attitude to survive within the ‘Black-Corner Region.” Yao Lao smiled upon hearing this as he sighed in relief. He similarly did not hope that his student was that kind of soft hearted saint. This was because he knew that these kinds of people were those that would most likely not live for long.
Instead of becoming a saint with a short life, he would rather Xiao Yan be an evil person who would choose to use vicious, and all sorts of underhanded means in order to protect the people whom he should protect.