Why would he meet those fortune-tellers one after another?
Was this karma?
Or was it fate?
Lu Yin sat on a recliner and looked at the water. Why was this happening?
There were no traces of karma, and he could tell that even the Azure Lotus Emperor could not hide from him. He was no longer the same person as before, so why was this happening?
Karma, karma. The Tian Yuan Universe had its own karma, and the Nine Heavens Universe had its own karma. Then, was there a Dao of Karma that controlled everything in these universes, just like the River of Time?
Was it because …
He had interacted with these people through karma, causing him to meet them again on the main Dao of Karma?
Was that the case?
He desperately wanted to ask about the Azure Lotus Emperor, but he held himself back. Everyone's understanding of cultivation was different, and the path of karma that the Azure Lotus Emperor walked was also different from his own. What if he took the initiative to share his own understanding of the path of karma with
If he interacted with the Azure Lotus Emperor's Dao of Karma, it might affect the other party and cause them to retreat.
But if he did not ask, no one would be able to give him an answer.
Would the Azure Lotus Emperor be able to give him an answer?
Not necessarily.
Zhao Ran controlled the River of Time, but she could not give Lu Yin any answers about the River of Time, and neither could the Great Master.
Yuan Huo left. He did not know what Lu Yin was thinking, but he still wanted to follow the river and take Kui Niang to see the world.
Time continued to flow like a river that would never stop.
Another few years passed in the blink of an eye. It had been twenty years since Lu Yin had drifted on the boat, and he would be able to find the Seven-Treasures Heavenly Toad and the others in another ten years.
These past few years had not been easy for him at all, and he had been constantly thinking of ways to explain his encounter with his old friends. But later on, he had thought it through. Just like how the Azure Lotus Emperor wanted to touch the River of Time, if there was a Dao of Karma above all of this, he could not
Explain it because he did not have the qualifications to touch it.
He did not think too much about it.
If he continued to build his mental state, he might be able to explain it in the future.
One day, Lu Yin suddenly felt something. He looked at the crown of the Mother Tree, and a red dress appeared in his mind along with a pair of eyes and a sentence: "Is eternal life emotionless?"
This sentence had come from Hong 'er. Lu Yin had thought that he had forgotten about it, but he suddenly recalled it at this moment.
This sudden thought was not without reason, and it had to be related to his mental state.
Lu Yin sighed and took a step forward. When he reappeared, he was already at Ye Hai, and he sought an audience with the Azure Lotus Protector.
"Senior, has Hong 'er been released?"
Blue Lotus Defender was puzzled. Lu Yin suddenly asked Ruby, "Why are you asking about her?"
Just as she finished speaking, she suddenly thought of something and stared at Lu Yin, sizing him up. "Don't tell me you've taken a liking to this girl. That's great, I'll give her to you."
Lu Yin was speechless. "I was just thinking about what she asked at the Sparrow Terrace."
Qing Lian Yu shook his head. "This girl won't do it again."
Lu Yin looked at Teal Lotus Emperor, "Why did she ask that?"
"You can ask her yourself."
"She came out?"
Qinglian Shangyu laughed. "It's been more than a hundred years. He's already out."
Lu Yin nodded, but just as he was about to leave, he suddenly thought of something and looked at Qinglian Yu again. "Senior, do you really not know why Hong 'er asked that?"
Qing Lian Yu said, "So you should ask her yourself."
Lu Yin replied, "It seems that this junior won't be able to get anything out of him."
"Then there's no need to care about her."
"I can't ignore it. Junior's state of mind has been problematic these past few years. It's because of that sentence, 'Is eternal life all emotionless?'"
These words caused Qinglian Yu's expression to change. He looked at Lu Yin. "Problematic state of mind?"
A problem with one's state of mind was not small. Weak battle prowess could be made up for, and a low cultivation base could continue to cultivate. However, if there was a problem with one's state of mind and it was not resolved, then every step forward would be difficult. This was especially true for Lu Yin, who had entered the Bitter Adversity Realm.
Problems could not be allowed to occur.
Lu Yin nodded and said helplessly, "I've been thinking about that sentence constantly, and it's caused a problem with my state of mind. That's why I came looking for you. Otherwise, if I was really just curious, I would have come looking for you a long time ago."
Qinglian Yu's expression sank. "That sentence made the Startle Gate unhappy, and it even caused problems with your state of mind. I really shouldn't have taken her in."
Lu Yin did not understand what had happened. According to Qinglian Yu's words, Hong 'er had carried Qiu Xu's emotions and concealed Qiu Xu's death, which could be considered as helping human civilization. However, Qinglian Yu's attitude was clearly not right.
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Qinglian Yu really did not know why Hong 'er had asked that question.
Of course, that was impossible. He had told Lu Yin to ask her himself. Lu Yin knew that he would not be able to get anything out of it, so he had mentioned a problem with his state of mind.
The problem with his state of mind was too serious. If it was not resolved, Lu Yin would not be able to move forward.
He was not the only one who could not accept it. Qinglian Yu and the others could not accept it either.
Qinglian Yu looked at Lu Yin. "You can ask her yourself. You can ask whatever you want."
Lu Yin understood. "Thank you, senior." Then, he disappeared.
Qinglian Yu looked at the Yehai with a complicated expression.
The Yehai was huge, and there were many residences. Many of them belonged to Qinglian Yu's disciples, such as Mingzhuo and Cleansing Lotus. The Seven Fairies naturally had their own residences as well.
Lu Yin easily found Hong 'er's residence. There were red leaves everywhere, and those who did not know would think that Qiunan Red Leaves lived there.
"Miss Hong 'er, Lu Yin requests an audience."
In the depths of the red leaves, Hong 'er opened her eyes and calmly asked, "What is it, Mister Lu?"
"Can you come in?"
"Hong 'er is in seclusion. If there is nothing else, please leave."
"Miss, you asked me a question earlier, and I'm here to answer it," Lu Yin said.
Hong 'er looked outside the red leaves forest, which was the vast Yehai. "Has Mister Lu seen Master before?"
Lu Yin replied, "Senior Qinglian asked me to come."
Hong 'er said, "Mister Lu, please come in."
Lu Yin entered the red leaves forest and saw Hong 'er.
She was dressed in red, and she did not stand out in the red leaves forest.
Hong 'er faced Lu Yin and slowly bowed. "Greetings, Master Lu."
Lu Yin looked at her. "Why did you ask that question?"
Hong 'er asked, "Is Mister Lu here to answer or to ask?"
Lu Yin replied, "It's both an answer and a question."
Hong 'er shook her head. "Then please forgive Hong' er for being rude. Mister Lu, please leave."
"In my opinion, eternal life is not emotionless. Otherwise, I would not have made it this far. The Tian Yuan Universe and spiritualized universes no longer exist. This is my answer," Lu Yin said.
Hong 'er lowered her head and looked at the red leaves piled up on the ground. They were as dazzling as fresh blood. "After so many years of war, have you ever felt guilty about the people who died?"
Lu Yin frowned. "I have to take responsibility for my own interests. Not a single drop of blood was spilled in a civilization war. Those who died in battle do not need me to feel guilty. If I die in battle one day, it will be for the continuation of human civilization.
As for the survivors, they will feel guilty. "
"Is this what you mean by 'emotionless'?"
Hong 'er looked up. "If it is not a civilization war, Mister Lu Yin thinks that you are emotionless if you give up when you can?"
After saying this, her face paled and she closed her eyes, as if she was waiting for something.
Lu Yin stared at her. "Speak clearly."
Hong 'er waited for a while, but there was no response. She opened her eyes, and there was a trace of surprise and confusion in them.
"What are you waiting for?
Senior Qinglian Shangyu's intervention?
He won't interfere, "Lu Yin said indifferently.
Hong 'er looked at Lu Yin. "He won't interfere?"
Lu Yin met her gaze. "Who are you?"
Hong 'er exhaled. "As expected of Mister Lu. I thought that there were some things that could never be said. Only Mister Lu could change Master's mind."
"Mister Lu Yin, let me ask you. Is eternal life emotionless?"
Lu Yin's eyes widened. "I've already answered you. Everyone has their own way of thinking, and what you think is not the only answer. I've given you an answer, so you must give me an answer as well."
"Mister Lu Yin's answer shows that you don't understand. You haven't seen it clearly," Hong 'er said.
Lu Yin was enraged, and a pressure suddenly descended, causing the entire Ye Sea to shake. Hong 'er's face paled, and the world shook. Although she did not collapse, that was because Lu Yin had not allowed her to. But at this moment, what she was experiencing was no less oppressive than anyone else who had been suppressed by Lu Yin.
There were very few people.
The world spun, and the feeling of being squeezed by the entire universe made her feel suffocated and hopeless.
Lu Yin's voice was low and dignified. "Don't give me that. Qingcao has been acting mysterious time and time again, allowing me to see the universe clearly. He is eternal life and has the qualifications. What makes you think you can?
Do you think that what you see is real?
What you think is just …
It's the narrowness of what you see at your level. "
"You are wasting my time and energy. I've been patient for Senior Qinglian's sake, but now answer my question. Who are you?"
"Not everyone has the qualifications to talk nonsense with me."
Lu Yin had been filled with confusion when he saw Yuan Huo and the others, and he had suppressed it with great difficulty. Now, Hong 'er's words had stirred up a problem in his state of mind. This problem was very serious, and if he did not solve it, he did not know what his future path would be.
Yes.
Qinglian Yu also knew the severity of the situation, so he allowed Lu Yin to ask whatever he wanted.
Lu Yin did not want to waste time. He had to figure out what Hong 'er was talking about and why it could affect his state of mind.
In the distance, Qinglian Yu looked at the Red Leaves Forest with his hands behind his back.
When a person reached a certain level, their way of doing things changed.
If Lu Yin faced Master Qingcao again with his current strength, even Master Qingcao would not have the qualifications to continue acting mysterious, let alone Hong 'er.
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In the Red Leaves Forest, Hong 'er endured Lu Yin's pressure. She gritted her teeth and stared at Lu Yin, her vision blurring. "I-I'm a Red Specter under the Stars."
The pressure suddenly disappeared.
Hong 'er fell to the ground.
Lu Yin looked at her deeply. A Red Specter under the Stars. She really was a Red Specter under the Stars.
When he first heard of this name, he thought of Hong 'er, but Qinglian Yu denied it. He said that Hong' er was not even human, let alone a Red Specter under the Stars.
Because of Qinglian Yu's words, Lu Yin did not probe further.
He could see whether Hong 'er was human or not, but that would be too rude. He would see everything.
He had caused trouble with the Seven Fairies because of the lotus pond, and Qinglian Yu and the others were keeping an eye on them. There was no need for him to do anything else.
Even though he hadn't seen Hong 'er that many times, her gaze always caught his attention every time. It was a kind of probing gaze, a gaze that wanted to see him clearly, but it also contained an indescribable sense of unease and apprehension, as well as sorrow. Most of all, it was sorrow.