Chapter 894 - 830: Confusion

It’s been two days since returning to the Eastern Territory sea, and Han Yu has remained silent, keeping to himself.

He still finds it difficult to come to terms with the deaths of Coconut and Yi Xian.

Moreover, the tactics of the Wise Old Man have been troubling him deeply.

The events that transpired at the junction of the East and West Realms are already somewhat known here in the Central Continent. Mo Xiuwen walked out of the small workshop with a forlorn expression, coincidentally bumping into the layman and You Li.

The three of them gathered silently, sighing in unison.

You Li felt the most guilty about Coconut’s death, after all, she was the one who lost track of him back then.

Upon learning of Coconut’s death, she became a sobbing mess.

Even the two big men, the layman and Mo Xiuwen, were deeply depressed.

"How’s the pharmacist doing, should we go check on him?"

The layman suddenly spoke up. Aside from seeing Han Yu the day he returned, they hadn’t seen any sign of him these past two days.

"Don’t, don’t go."

Mo Xiuwen quickly stopped him and then explained.

"Don’t go looking for him. Seeing any of us from the Self-Improvement Sect now probably makes him feel worse."

In the Soul Realm, through a mirror, he watched Coconut die before him.

During the battle, he personally witnessed Yi Xian transforming himself.

That’s what was said, but You Li was nowhere to be found.

On the eastern shore, Han Yu lay on the sand staring blankly at the sky, when suddenly a figure approached slowly, her curvaceous form and graceful demeanor had him guess who it was just by her waist.

Bai Junya!

"I’m fine, just thinking about something."

Han Yu didn’t move at all, and after a glance, he slowly spoke.

Bai Junya gently smoothed her hair, remaining silent as well. She sat down next to Han Yu, hugging her knees.

"I know, I just want to sit by your side for a while."

The two sat in silence, Bai Junya watching the clouds drift by, and the tides ebb and flow, when she suddenly spoke.

"If it were me, I think I’d be willing to die too."

Han Yu, who had been dispirited, suddenly frowned and quickly said, "Stop, I can’t bear to hear this right now, especially about dying for someone or living for someone."

Bai Junya glared at him, then secretly scooted closer.

When You Li arrived, she saw the two figures nearly leaning against each other and almost couldn’t resist reaching for her Magic Sword.

She walked to the other side, and Han Yu, turning his head slightly, saw her as well.

The same old sentence.

"I’m really fine, just thinking about something."

"I never said you weren’t fine."

You Li’s chest rose and fell unevenly. After saying this, she too walked over and sat down sloppily next to Han Yu.

The three of them sat in silence, gazing up at the sky.

Not long after, another figure came running over, and this time Han Yu didn’t even bother to speak.

Because it was Qing Wan. The little girl, arriving with a quick sprint, left blooming flowers in her wake due to the side effects of the Pills.

After running a path, the beach was suddenly decorated with clusters of flowers.

She, of course, came looking for Han Yu, only glancing strangely at the two women beside him before wrinkling her little face and asking.

"Where do I sit?"

"If you really can’t find a spot, sit on my head?"

Han Yu spoke in exasperation, only for Qing Wan to almost try it, stopping only after noticing the peculiar looks the two women were giving her.

Qing Wan, quite concerned, spoke up, though her understanding of propriety was nil, and whatever she said quickly darkened Han Yu’s expression.

"I heard from the elders that you’ve been half-dead these past two days, so I came to check on you."

"Who the hell’s spreading those rumors about me?"

Han Yu sat up abruptly, undeniably startled, as no one had dared to spread rumors about him in ages. Who was so bold?

Qing Wan stuck out her tongue, candidly outing the culprit, "The seniors from the Central Continent said so."

Han Yu responded with a dark expression, "I’m not half-dead, I’m here to think."

He truly came to think, but people kept coming one after another, what thinking could he do?

"You two, help me get her out of here, let me be alone for a bit."

The Artifact Spirit was currently handing Pills to Quan Xiaotong. Ever since being exposed on the battlefield of the East and West Realms, it didn’t bother hiding anymore, freely wandering whenever it pleased since returning.

Initially, it truly frightened everyone in the Central Continent, especially seeing such a Spirit Body that looked like a spitting image of Han Yu from head to toe.

Among them, those associated with Gold, Wood, Fire, and Earth were the most terrified, vividly recalling being beaten down by the Artifact Spirit in the past.

The Artifact Spirit was particularly mischievous, often sneaking onto the Spirit Bodies’ ships for no reason.

Despite the aimless wandering, it had its downsides, like Han Yu no longer distributing Pills, leaving the task entirely to it.

Well, now the title of "walking opportunity" had been passed on to it.

"Does this count as self-production and self-sale?"

The Artifact Spirit pondered this while Quan Xiaotong suddenly spoke up.

"How is he doing now?"

Of course, he was asking about Han Yu. Quan Xiaotong had already instructed the others not to disturb him these past two days.

The Artifact Spirit, with an old and wise demeanor, sighed, "Still in that half-dead state, too pretentious."

Quan Xiaotong’s expression turned peculiar, as rumors about Han Yu being half-dead had been circulating these past two days, and now, hearing the Artifact Spirit say so, it seemed like this was the source of the rumors.

He shook his head briefly, then slowly said, "You’re mistaken, it’s not pretentiousness, but he’s experiencing confusion."

"What could he be confused about?"

The Artifact Spirit muttered for a moment, "What should happen has already happened, just look ahead, why worry?"

"You don’t understand, forget it, I’ll go personally!"

Quan Xiaotong said this as he walked out to the deck...

Han Yu watched as the two women forcefully pulled away the chattering Qing Wan, thinking that he could finally get some peace.

But it wasn’t long before another figure slowly approached.

Is there no space for thought?

Why do people keep coming to interrupt?

Han Yu reluctantly sat back up, only to find Quan Xiaotong already seated beside him.

"Are you thinking about Heaven’s Way?"

With one sentence, he directly hit the nail on the head. To Quan Xiaotong, although Han Yu was saddened, the bigger issue was actually confusion.

Confusion about Heaven’s Way, about his own situation, and about the future.

He himself was of the type most adept at understanding people’s hearts, so he easily saw through Han Yu’s problem.

Han Yu was slightly taken aback, then gave a bitter smile.

Sure enough, Quan Xiaotong is the only one who sees through me.

Truly an old fox.

He sighed deeply and nodded, "Yes, I am indeed thinking about Heaven’s Way."

The methods of the wise old man made him confused about Heaven’s Way. With Yama Hall in front and Celestial Dao Sect behind, now Heaven’s Way appears. So what of Heaven’s Way?

How will Heaven’s Way manifest itself?

Will it be like the two forces?

He is already caught between two forces, and if Heaven’s Way also opposes him, then is there still a way to survive in Central Continent?

Quan Xiaotong remained silent, listening until Han Yu finished speaking, then he slowly opened his mouth.

"Then what do you hope Heaven’s Way is like?"

This question stumped Han Yu.

"Do you think Heaven’s Way should have emotions?"

Quan Xiaotong continued to ask, even tossing out several questions in succession.

"Do you think it’s better for Heaven’s Way to have feelings, or to be indifferent?"

"Or do you think Heaven’s Way should favor one person, or favor all beings?"

In Quan Xiaotong’s view, Han Yu’s first line of questioning was already mistaken.

Han Yu was trying to define Heaven’s Way by human standards.

Although he had never interacted with the wise old man, he knew that Heaven’s Way cannot be delineated by imagination, nor can its image be defined.

It can even be just a concept, and every person’s view of its image might be different.

Since it is a gathering of all beings, it can naturally be both the myriad forms of all beings and different from all beings.

"What I’m confused about is, if Heaven’s Way is not the Heaven’s Way I want, then what will the so-called salvation of all beings become in the end?"

Han Yu chuckled bitterly.

Precisely because he still has some expectations for Heaven’s Way, he is more afraid that it will let him down.

Quan Xiaotong gently smiled, extended his hand pointing to the sea in front.

"Then don’t set your goals so far away, narrow them down, make them clearer."

"Do you think the people at the bottom of the sea are worth saving?"

Han Yu slowly looked out at the sea surface, beneath the vast sea were tens of thousands of breaths, were they worth saving?

They are certainly worth saving.

There are friends, old acquaintances, and even many people he knows or doesn’t know.

They would readily risk their lives for Central Continent.

And many times, there have been casualties for Quan Xiaotong’s plan.

Even in this battle, despite the premise of mechanisms and Dharma Aspects, casualties were still over half, yet they never regretted it.

How could they not be worth saving?

Han Yu suddenly felt relieved, if it was to save them, it might bring some comfort to his heart.

Quan Xiaotong placed his hand on his shoulder, speaking earnestly.

"Not everything can be perfect, even for me, understand? In Eastern Territory, I only recruit the most potential cultivators, even if it means preserving Central Continent’s last hope, I still leave behind those with the most potential."

In this process, there will inevitably be unfairness, complaints, and even Quan Xiaotong might later be maligned by future generations.

These are all foreseeable.

"But we can slowly explore a new path on such an imperfect road."

"At least, let yourself have a clear conscience, do what you think should be done!"

"Time remains silent but always quietly provides answers."

At this moment, Han Yu slowly stood up, exhaling a long breath of frustration.

Heaven’s Way, he no longer worried.

Regardless of Heaven’s Way, the things that need to be done must be done.

He is saving for Central Continent, not for Heaven’s Way.

"Thank you!"

Han Yu turned to the other with a gentle smile.

"It is Central Continent that should thank you."

Quan Xiaotong shook his head, correcting him.

Since Han Yu can figure it out, then the next steps can begin.

"The Water Spirit has been found, see when you want to meet."