Fairy, Don't Be Afraid, I Am Blind

Due to jealousy of their kind, greed for power, and pathological loyalty to their master, conflicts and killings among followers are not uncommon.

"If she dares, I will make her regret being born!"

"Protect those around you. Unless she is absolutely trustworthy, or you plan to drain her completely then kill her, don’t do such things lightly. What you perceive as generosity may actually be harming them."

"Thank you for the reminder, Huijun. I will."

"Even for yourself, don’t easily absorb her power, because you know nothing about the Void Realm. Absorbing even a little can be deadly. Evil Spirits devour the power of flesh-bound followers because they are free from the limitations of cultivation levels; every Evil Spirit has an immeasurable upper limit. For them, absorbing power is more like recovery rather than breakthrough.

But you are different, you are human. Your physique limits how much Profound Qi you can hold. Trying to cultivate by absorbing others prepares you for the possibility of dying from an overload at any moment."

"Then... what if I absorb the Profound Qi of low-level cultivators?"

You Su’s question was actually very simple: high-level ones can’t be absorbed randomly, so can’t low-level ones be absorbed freely?

"Do you know what you’re talking about?!"

"I don’t mean anything else, just that some people aren’t worthy of living in this world. Since they are to die, it would be better to make full use of them."

Huijun seemed lost in thought, remaining silent for a moment.

"Theoretically, this is indeed doable, with virtually no side effects. But in essence, you’re no different from an Evil Cultivator; they absorb good people, you absorb bad people. Once you experience the thrill of gaining without effort, can you promise to always stick to your principles and not indulge in it?"

This is indeed a question that strikes deeply. On the surface, it appears that You Su is punishing those villains, while cultivation is just a bonus. But once the priorities reverse, would You Su perform acts of reversing black and white, embellishing evil intents just for Profound Qi?

"I will consider it carefully."

For a moment, You Su couldn’t find the answer, and Huijun didn’t strictly prohibit such thinking but expressed hidden concerns.

Honestly speaking, before being enraged by Venerable Qianhua, he truly had no intention of touching her cultivation. But once he tasted the rapid progress, he realized how addictive gaining without effort can be.

"I’ll keep an eye on you. When I realize you’re not someone who saves the world, I won’t hold back. Do not disappoint me, nor disappoint those you care about."

Huijun left an intriguing message that left You Su profoundly moved.

He possesses the most terrifying ability in this world, and the fate of the world can change with a single thought from him.

He can choose to become the greatest savior or the most evil destroyer.

Huijun sees him very clearly and doesn’t attempt to restrain him with a lot of responsibility and righteousness. Because whether the world becomes one way or another, he doesn’t care much; what he cares about are the people he treasures.

For those people, he will strive to play the role of the former.

Also for those people, he wouldn’t hesitate to transform into a ghost.

"I will."

"Hmm."

...

Not long after, You Su smoothly arrived outside the gates of the He Mansion.

The guards treated this young man with utmost courtesy, quickly leading You Su to He Kongyue’s doorstep.

At this moment, He Kongyue was resting on a lotus platform with closed eyes, his vital energy full and vigorous, with Profound Qi subtly circulating around him as its center.

You Su sat opposite him without making a sound to disturb him, unaware that He Kongyue was not meditating, merely pretending not to be deliberately waiting for the young man.

Her long eyelashes gently trembled, eager to look but afraid, intending to keep posing a bit longer for realism, but ultimately couldn’t hold back, exclaiming in delight:

"Mr. You, you’re here?"

"Hmm." You Su smiled, "I replied to you, not sure if you’ve seen it. Visiting without notice, won’t it seem abrupt?"

He Kongyue not only saw it but read it many times.

"How could it be, I said the He Mansion welcomes you warmly."

He Kongyue descended from the lotus platform and sat in the host’s chair.

"That’s good, but what did Mr. He mean by saying ’I’ll never see you again’?"

You Su didn’t beat around the bush and went straight to the point, which was the reason for his urgent visit.

"Ah? Didn’t I say ’never see’..."

He Kongyue showed a slightly embarrassed expression, her fair face slightly flushed.

To hasten You Su’s arrival, she deliberately said some words full of urgency that might easily be misunderstood.

And You Su’s actions proved how much he cared for her, giving He Kongyue a secret joy, as if a warm stream flowed through her heart.

You Su furrowed his brows, "Then what do you mean by not seeing me?"

He Kongyue smiled shyly and personally poured a cup of tea for You Su:

"Frankly speaking, recently I’ve been favored by the Heavenly Dao, my cultivation has greatly increased, showing signs of breaking through to the Feather Transformation Realm. But currently, my Profound Qi reserves are adequate, yet my physique is not up to par. So I may need to retreat for a period and then strive for the Feather Transformation."

Just this?

You Su listened with a look of helplessness, thinking there was some trouble when hearing such words.

After all, seeing such a chat record, who wouldn’t misinterpret, when a person previously full of fervor suddenly says you won’t see them anymore and then goes silent? Anyone would rush to meet them, right?

"Mr. You, what’s with that expression?"

"Nothing... I just misunderstood Mr. He’s meaning, thinking it meant I wouldn’t see you for a long time."