Journey to the West: Treasure Vase of the Great Dao-Chapter 299 - 77: Meeting
"So, do you wish to see these two foreigners or not, Mr. Yuan Tiangang asked."
After pondering for a while, Lu Yu finally said, "Heaven has the virtue of nurturing life; since they have sought me out all the way here, it must be their chance arriving. Bring them to me tomorrow, and I shall lift the curse for them."
Only then did Yuan Shoucheng and his nephew take their leave. Before long, Wu Meiniang’s head slowly peeked out from the door on the inside.
"Stop pretending, ask whatever you want," Lu Yu said with a smile on his face. Read new chapters at novelbuddy
Walking out from the doorway, Wu Meiniang, with a grave expression, asked, "Mr. Lu, have they come here for me?"
"Haha, why would you think that?"
"I figure, for Mr. Lu to help me in such a manner, there must be a reason. Moreover, their quite respectful attitude towards me suggests that their visit is on my behalf," Wu Meiniang said, looking uneasily at Lu Yu.
Wu Meiniang shut her eyes in fear; she dreaded hearing that despondent news from her teacher—that all the kindness was a facade, and behind the current warmth lay cruelty. For someone like her who had lost everything, such a blow would be unbearable.
While her heart was filled with fear, a warm, large hand rested on the top of her head, messing up the hair she had laboriously arranged as usual. However, this gesture at this moment brought her such peace of mind, and her anxious heart gradually settled down.
"Why the wild thoughts? I did come to take care of you because someone entrusted me with the hope that you would follow the path they envisaged for you. Hence, I originally did not intend to meet you. Later, seeing your intelligence and loneliness in life, I was moved by compassion and agreed to take you as my student."
"As for the fate those people have envisioned for you, the decision lies in your hands. If you’re willing, you can accept it. If not, what’s to stop you from overturning the chess board!"
Lu Yu spoke in a calm tone, but Wu Meiniang could sense his determination and steadfastness within this calmness, and she was immediately filled with admiration.
In fact, Lu Yu would not have dared to speak such words before, but now he had the confidence to do so. Although the matter of the Empress was tied to Fortune and Destiny, it was unrelated to the greater scheme. To those Cultivators seeking Transcendence, it would suffice to have an Empress to comply with Heaven’s Secret; it mattered not where or who she was.
The arrangement by Buddhism was surely not for the three who were prepared for Transcendence; it must be for the future, a prescient arrangement by those wanting to enhance their side’s strength in anticipation of All Saints’ Transcendence.
The orchestrator in Lu Yu’s mind was already clear—the Future Buddha leading Buddhism, Maitreya.
However, at this point, Lu Yu was no longer the same person as before. As he became involved in more and more events, he could clearly feel a mysterious aura entwining around him, its origin unknown, and it would go unnoticed unless one delved deeply into the mind to probe for it.
Hong Jun, the Ancestral Master, was Lu Yu’s answer; there was undoubtedly a scheme from this Ancestral Master on him. Though the purpose was unknown, it was surely a current protective Magical Treasure. From what Lord Lu Ya had said, it could be known that the All Saints’ Transcendence would face a huge crisis, and as the one who Transcended earlier, the Ancestral Master’s strategy was very likely to deal with this. Therefore, they would not let him come to harm, which gave him such confidence.
Wu Meiniang immediately asked with delight, "Mr. Lu, am I the reincarnation of an immortal, as the legends say? My past life must have been that of a beautiful fairy."
As she spoke, she had already begun to fantasize about how her previous life was one of stunning beauty, to such an extent that even an immortal like Mr. Lu would condescend to take care of her. She couldn’t help but cup her cheeks in her hands, her eyes shining brightly.
"Not at all, your previous life was as the Latrine Deity in the outhouse. Because you failed to guard the latrines of the world well, causing foul stench to fill the air, the Jade Emperor furiously banished you to the mortal realm," Lu Yu said, looking at the vain Wu Meiniang beside him, speaking irritably.
Wu Meiniang turned around and left immediately, ignoring Lu Yu.
"Mr. Lu is really annoying. How could I, such a beauty, possibly be the Latrine Deity? I must have been a renowned fairy, fragrant and sweet," Wu Meiniang said as she walked towards her own room.
However, her gaze still drifted towards the distance, to the latrines within the Imperial Palace. In her heart, she decided that if one day she gained power, she would still have the latrines cleaned, in case they were her territory in a past life.
Thinking this, she quickly shook her head, dismissing the frightening thought from her mind. She lowered her head and sniffed her arm, relieved to find it did not smell at all, affirming that she was indeed a fragrant beauty.
At dusk, Li Shunxin and the blind man arrived at the thatched cottage under Yuan Tiangang’s guidance. Li Shunxin looked at the modest little house with surprise; it was hard to imagine that the renowned sage who could stand shoulder to shoulder with Divine Spirits was hidden here.
The blind man beside her was even more astonished, and even somewhat fearful. Though he could not see anything with his eyes, he could feel the latent murderous intent in this place, which if unleashed, could fatally shatter them all.
"Mr. Lu, I have brought the people here", Yuan Tiangang called out with a slight bow.
In a short while, under the anxious gaze of Li Shunxin, a man in a green robe walked out slowly from the thatched hut. His features were handsome, and his demeanor was gentle and refined, inspiring respect at first glance.
Though the blind man could not see, the moment Lu Yu walked out, he seemingly saw lofty mountains, flowing rivers, blue skies, and white clouds, and felt a gentle breeze upon his face.
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Therefore, he couldn’t help but exclaim, "When I first saw you in haste, I did not see your true face, sir. Today, although I am blind, I can sense that you must be a gentle gentleman."
Hearing these words, Lu Yu turned his head to take a closer look at the blind man and said with a smile, "You must be the foreigner who gouged out his own eyes. Though blind, your inner vision is wide open. In the future, you may have a promising path along the Great Dao."
Lu Yu was not just offering empty flattery. For the blind man, this could be considered a blessing in disguise. He had always relied on his special eyesight, neglecting the understanding of the Great Dao, but now that his vision was gone, he had opened his inner vision, deepening his perception of the world and greatly aiding his future path in cultivation.
"I have been practicing since my childhood, especially after developing such a pair of eyes, I’ve been conceited, believing that among the cultivators of the world, none could surpass me. This complacency led to my neglect of cultivation, until I learned the truth from the forbidden texts. Only then did I realize I was a frog in a well, gazing at the sky from within my well while pridefully unaware. Upon this awakening, I devoted myself to diligent practice, but because I lacked a proper Cultivation Technique and insight, I could not find my way, wasting years."
"That is why I resolved to break the cauldrons and sink the boats, taking this diplomatic mission as an opportunity to free myself from restrictions in search of a boundless horizon. I had already decided in my heart that even if it resulted in my death, I would accept it willingly."
