My book friend Long Aotian

Chapter 149 Accepting fate
Different from Fenglin Huoshan's domineering attitude, Ma Fulun was very polite in his words from beginning to end.

Although he was not seen in person, the kindness, magnanimity, patience and composure of the next leader of the Cao Gang have been fully conveyed through the mouth of Master Ma.

All the Cao Gang members present looked at Li Bailong with envy and even jealousy.

They are all from the eldest branch of the family and regard Yun Gong as a god, so they naturally believe in the weight of this promise.

——Mr. Yun is willing to protect Li Bailong’s life, and will also send him to Xuanyuan Sect, supporting him in opening the Tianmen Sect and becoming the Lord of Xuanyuan… What a favor, what an honor!

Li Bailong just sneered.

Ma Fulong said calmly, "Is there anything funny about my words?"

“The highest peak in the world has a peak, and the vast ocean has an end, but man’s self-righteousness has no end.”

Li Bailong slowly placed the wine glass in his hand on the table.

"From Fenglin Volcano to Cao Gang, you always seem to be keen on arranging other people's lives."

“That’s why I envy young talents like Brother Li Shi.” Ma Fulong said with a sigh, “You are angry and always questioning, and you have the confidence and support to do so… However, things in the world change, and people’s hearts are not in control. In the end, you will find that this is not the path arranged for you by the Cao Gang, but your destiny, your best destiny.”

From the beginning to now, he has talked about "fate" several times.

Li Bailong said calmly: "Brother Ma, do you believe in fate?"

"Believe."

Ma Fulong said firmly, "All living beings in this world have their own destiny. How they live is already predetermined. Cows and sheep eat grass, and tigers and wolves are born to eat meat. If everyone has his place, the world will not be in chaos."

Seeing Li Bailong's sneer, he shook his head and said, "When I was sixteen, I was just like you, sneering at this argument. I always felt that everything was created by nature, and all living things have the right to struggle and seek the life they want. However, over the past ten years, I have observed the world and found that many bad things are caused by greed and ambition."

“So, if everyone believed in fate and everyone was determined by fate, there would be less turmoil in the world.”

Li Bailong shook his head and sneered.

"Brother Li, you have great talent, but you entered Baihua Valley and joined a female sect in your early years. This is not your destiny. You have amazing martial arts skills and are born extraordinary. Master Yang and Master Zhang were good friends in their early years, so they were able to introduce you to Xuanyuan Sect. Taoism is your destiny."

"You are extremely talented and good at governing. As the first disciple of Master Zhang, you can gradually sort out government affairs on behalf of your master, so that Xuanyuan Sect can eliminate bad policies, reconcile the old feud with the Natural School, and improve the national strength. Therefore, you will have great achievements and prestige, and it is natural for you to become the next head of the sect... This is the destiny of Xuanyuan Sect and you."

"Unfortunately, some of the officials in the court, due to their own selfish desires, prevented this from happening, causing you to stay in Baihua Valley, get involved in the Fenglin Lingyu dispute, and be recruited by King Zhao to teach you the same culture. This is the price of going against fate. Those who stopped you in the beginning are all suffering the backlash of going against fate."

"And you assisted the Lingyu Army in its reform, which greatly increased its ambitions and changed its fate, causing Fenglin Volcano to feel a huge sense of crisis, which led to the danger of Baihua Valley's army approaching the city. This is also the price you pay for going against fate."

"Now, King Zhao is going against fate, and he is under siege by the government and the public. As an accomplice, you have attracted interference and targeting from the Cao Gang. Not only you, but all of us present are also victims of this matter. We are involved in this matter and are forced to be hostile to people like you. The consequences are actually unpredictable."

Ma Fulong sighed: "But as long as Brother Li Shi obeys the order, returns to Xuanyuan Sect, reconciles the mistakes of the past, and puts everything back on track, then many wrong things will not happen again..."

BYD, I’ve got it back for you.

After all, Director Li’s moral standards cannot be said to be perfect, but can only be said to be close to it, so he will never accept this kind of moral kidnapping.

He chuckled, "The fate of all of you here is to live in seclusion in the countryside and be ordinary farmers. If you cling to power, you are going against your fate. So, running into me here is the price of being bitten by fate."

Faced with "Harry's backlash", Ma Fulong simply shook his head in response.

"Brother Li is indeed spiritual, but the fate you described is not correct."

"So, only what the six major sects say is correct?"

"That may not be the case." Ma Fulong said calmly, "Only when the results come out, the brave shed blood, and the innocent pay the price, will those in the game accept their fate and admit their own persistence and naivety."

"I have accepted my fate, so I can assert Brother Li's fate, so I have become the person I once hated the most. I think it is the best choice for everyone to accept their fate and take their place."

"There are many people in the world who are just sitting there doing nothing. Among the rich and powerful families, there are also scum who are unworthy of their positions. Among the poor and humble families, there are also heroes who can't realize their ambitions. But if the latter replaces the former, it will cause a series of storms, fighting and pain. The former does not want to be replaced by the latter, so they will give rise to many viciousness, conspiracies and calculations. In the end, the ones who suffer the most are the innocent people."

He sighed and bowed to Li Bailong again.

"Please accept your fate as soon as possible... The Cao Gang wants to force you back on track, and countless unbearable things will inevitably happen during this process. Please remember what I said today, Governor Li, and wake up and accept your fate as soon as possible."

"Boring." Li Bailong stood up coldly, "Your bullshit philosophy is not worth refuting."

Ma Fulong just looked at him with pity and sigh.

It’s as if I’m looking at my past self.

Young and successful people always have to hit a wall before they admit that the old people's words are right.

Now that things have come to this, there is no room for maneuver. An enemy armed with ideas is the most difficult to deal with. Li Bailong also found it difficult.

Even a powerful and proud worshiper like Fenglin Volcano would choose to compromise and surrender when his army was destroyed, his airship crashed, and he himself was in danger.

An enemy like Ma Fulong has his own philosophy and beliefs, and will certainly seek victory at all costs.

But now that things have come to this, I have no choice but to go ahead.

He looked around and said, "Li Bailong from the Tongwen Bureau, I am waiting for your advice."

Being in Yunjiang, he was surrounded by the Cao Gang, with whom he had no common interests. Even his potential enemies had shown hostility on their faces, but he remained calm and polite. His magnanimity made the Cao Gang members secretly sigh in admiration.

The people on the river raised their hands in return.

"It is my duty to be hostile. It is an honor to meet you today."

Seeing that Li Bailong was about to leave, Ma Fulong did not stop him and clapped his hands gently. The maid brought a brocade box, and he took it and handed it over with both hands: "It's just a small gift, not a sign of respect."

Li Bailong was about to refuse when he saw Master Ma open the box.

There were no pearls or treasures inside, but exquisite candied fruits.

"My son just turned one recently, and his birthday party has already been held. At that time, I didn't know you and didn't dare to invite you rashly." Ma Fulong said this, his face showing happiness, "Just some wedding candy, just to show my appreciation."

In that case, Li Bailong reached out and took it.

"Congratulations."

Although the hostility between them is inevitable, they still have their own magnanimity: "I wish you a good life."

"Thanks for your kind words." Ma Fulong smiled sincerely, "I hope he won't be like his father."

He extended his hand respectfully: "I will escort the governor out."

Now he is no longer our brother, but the governor of Tongwen Bureau.

Li Bailong nodded in thanks: "Thank you for your help, Master Xiang."

Everyone followed behind him, surrounding and sending Li Bailong out. The river breeze blew in their faces, and the world was silent.

Ma Fulong sighed, "If I hadn't been forced to do so, it would have been a pleasure to meet a hero like Li Zhishi and discuss fate... This is what they say: fate is not in our hands. From today on, we will each use our own methods."

Li Bailong smiled and said, "The name of the incense master is very auspicious."

Ma Fulong was slightly startled, then smiled bitterly and said, "I was born with this name, it was not changed later. All my brothers are named Long."

"Oh, it sounds like one of my brothers is the ruler of a big country outside the region, and another brother is treating ditches at Renxin Hall."

"……what?"

Li Bailong laughed and waved his hand to get off the boat.

Ma Fulong said from behind: "Brother Li!"

The governor turned around.

"Our official business does not hurt our personal relationship. If you want to meet next time, just send someone to notify us." Master Ma smiled and said, "You don't have to follow Brother Zheng and follow secretly."

Li Bailong's mind flashed and he smiled meaningfully.

"Who said I was following Zheng Xiuyuan all the way here?" He blinked and smiled, "Is the Cao Gang's security force just a facade? If I had secretly followed him all the way here, how come I wasn't discovered? Master Ma has too little confidence in your gang's security force."

The moment he heard this answer, Ma Fulong's pupils shrank slightly, but Long Aotian's divine sense had already seen through it.

This leader of the Cao Gang, who advocated numerology and had a friendly attitude, once again harbored murderous intentions.

The most painful thing in the world is being stuck.

The second painful thing is that I can’t play the old man’s ring because of writer’s block.

I really didn’t play it, I didn’t even buy the DLC…

The next chapter will probably be released in the morning, so let’s go to bed first.

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(End of this chapter)