Eternal Night

Chapter 635 Teaching People Through People and Teaching People Through Things

Lin Daiyu quickly lowered her head to cover up her embarrassment, but how could she possibly hide it?
Just a moment ago, she had the appearance of a beautiful young woman, yet the appearance of a sickly beauty, but her eyes were sharp and carried a hidden murderous intent. Although she was a woman, she was no less capable than any man.

However, Lin Daiyu was startled by her own actions at that moment, because in that instant, she was thinking of killing all those salt merchants, so that she could save her father and avenge her mother.
But the fact that such a bloody and terrifying thought actually arose in her own mind truly panicked her.

Without Wu Pifu, Lin Daiyu might have fallen into some kind of demonic possession, and the probability of her going mad was very high. Fortunately, Wu Pifu was by her side. Of course, her incredible transformation was entirely due to Wu Pifu...

Because he wanted to perfect Lin Daiyu, Wu Pifu truly cared about her, basically keeping his emotional perception open to her the whole time. At this moment, Wu Pifu immediately exclaimed, "Good, good, good! Physical training is easy to cultivate, but changing one's character is difficult, very difficult! I didn't expect your character to be so good. That's right, as you said, the affairs of this world are complicated and difficult to unravel. You and I are just ordinary people, how can we untangle the entanglements in people's hearts? Instead, we should set a bottom line. Those who haven't crossed it can do as they please, but once they cross it, then we must act swiftly and decisively. That's right, kill them all! Not only will your father be safe, but your mother's revenge will also be avenged!"

Lin Daiyu looked up blankly, and said in an even more bewildered tone, "But, but... if we really kill them all, then some of them will become salt merchants, and Father will still be at the mercy of others, won't he?"

"Confused!"

Wu Pifu retorted, “What do you think people are? It’s very simple. Just keep killing. Don’t care about anything else. Kill anyone who crosses your bottom line. Don’t pity the suffering of your enemies. Just remember one thing: kill those who deserve to die. Lin Daiyu, you’re well-versed in poetry and literature. Don’t you understand such a simple principle? When you kill everyone who dares to cross this line day after day, it’s not human power, it’s divine punishment. How can people be controlled by urine… like their minds are being controlled? After dying dozens of times, everyone in the world should know your bottom line. At that time, everyone will know that drowning will kill, burning will kill, and killing will also kill. Do you think that apart from a very few truly insane individuals, or desperate people with nowhere else to turn, there will really be a group of people repeatedly throwing themselves into water or fire? If there really are… then just kill them all.”

Lin Daiyu was stunned. For a moment, she felt that something was wrong, but upon closer examination, she vaguely felt that Wu Pifu was right.

On the battlefield, nothing is more important than killing!

Kill... no!
Lin Daiyu suddenly realized that she was not a murderer; she had only mastered unparalleled martial arts. This world still had laws, a country, and an emperor.

Lin Daiyu immediately said, "But those salt merchants have broken the law. My father was established by upholding the law, so they wanted to kill him in secret. If that's the case, as long as my father is protected, the law can be upheld openly. Why resort to private revenge killings?"

"childish!"

Wu Pifu chuckled and shook his head, saying, "What do you think is the foundation of national law? It's power. The foundation of national law is that the national army maintains the largest violent institution, and only in this way can it be considered a violent law enforcement institution. But if you can be an enemy of the country, then you yourself are the national law, or even the law of the world, the law of nature. And the most crucial point you haven't considered is that the so-called national law and the so-called system are all composed of individuals. When there are many people, their thoughts become mixed and chaotic, and there will be natural factions. As one side rises and the other falls, although national law and the system have a general direction, they become powerless when it comes to a specific class or group within the national law and the system."

"Or do you think this country belongs to the emperor alone? That his word is law, and if he wants everyone in the country to commit suicide, everyone must obey immediately?"

What Wu Pifu said at this moment was completely inconsistent with the education and upbringing Lin Daiyu had received over the years.

The emperor is sacred, and the laws of the country are sacred. These were things that Lin Daiyu considered self-evident, but when Wu Pifu spoke of them, they seemed to have become a rabble, a makeshift troupe. Moreover, there were many profound things in them that Lin Daiyu was confused about. She seemed to have some understanding, but she could not comprehend it. For a moment, she was completely stunned.

Seeing her like this, Wu Pifu continued to shake his head and said, "You probably still have illusions, right? Anyway, people can't teach people, but experience can. Once you learn, you'll eventually wake up. Don't take the laws and systems of the country for granted as anthropomorphic beings. They are not real beings, but rather forces composed of numerous factions, groups, powers, and classes. Although they are real forces, as an individual whose power originates from themselves, you are naturally hostile to them, especially when you are not in power. Unless you are willing to humble yourself, submit to the emperor's grace, and live like a stifled slave, you will eventually learn these things."

Lin Daiyu's mind was in turmoil, and she sat there for a moment, at a loss. She felt that these things were too far away from her, and she wondered if her father was really on the verge of death. On the other hand, she vaguely felt that Wu Pifu was right, but she had no idea why he was right or how.

Wu Pifu stopped talking, got Lin Daiyu a new bowl, and then began feeding her again.

Unexpectedly, as they were eating, a commotion arose outside the courtyard. Lin Daiyu was also alert at this moment. She twitched her ears slightly and heard the footsteps when they were still a hundred meters away. She immediately looked up at Wu Pifu.

Wu Pifu laughed and said, "Alright, let's shatter your illusions now. Come on, let's go out first."

Lin Daiyu obediently put down her chopsticks and went back inside to tidy herself up. Although it had only been a day and most of the day, her face had already begun to regain its color.

On the other side, several maids from the courtyard hurried over, but they were all startled as soon as they entered the courtyard, and then they blocked the doorway, not daring to go in.

Who would dare go in?!
Two bamboo poles stood in the courtyard, each with a bear's head and a tiger's head stuck in them. The courtyard reeked of blood, which was no less than a hellish scene for the women living in these noble mansions. They didn't even dare to look at Wu Pifu, even though he looked like a twelve or thirteen-year-old boy with dead fish eyes.

"Wu, Brother Wu, someone from the palace has come to deliver an imperial decree, specifically requesting that Brother Wu and Miss Lin receive the decree." A nanny mustered her courage and said to Wu Pifu with a nervous smile.

Wu Pifu nodded, put down his work, and turned to Lin Daiyu in the room, saying, "Is it ready yet? Don't keep people waiting." At this moment, Lin Daiyu came out from the inner room. She was not wearing any makeup, her face had a slight flush, and her eyes were like pools of spring water. Although she still looked a bit delicate, she gave the impression that she had suddenly aged two or three years.

The old women were stunned for a moment, but they didn't dare to look or say anything more, and just waited outside the courtyard.

Then Wu Pifu led Lin Daiyu to the front hall. Sure enough, when they arrived, they saw a eunuch leading several guards, while the old lady was respectfully waiting there.

The eunuch was getting impatient, and when he saw Wu Pifu and Lin Daiyu walking leisurely towards him from afar, he felt a surge of anger.

Although he came to deliver a verbal order, he represented the dignity of the royal family. Everyone else was cautious and respectful, even the old lady of the Rongguo Mansion spoke with a smile. Lin Daiyu was just a young girl, so it goes without saying. But Wu Pifu's leisurely and composed pace gave him a feeling of being provoked.

The eunuch remained calm, only laughing shrilly, "Madam, does your Rongguo Mansion still have the grandeur of the Duke of Rongguo back then? Such composure in the face of adversity is truly rare."

The old lady's expression changed. She immediately looked in Lin Daiyu's direction, then at Wu Pifu. She quickly turned back to the eunuch and said, "They are all just young children, they really don't understand the consequences, this..."

Unexpectedly, Wu Pifu had already approached. He ignored the old lady and looked at the eunuch, saying, "Shut up and lead the way."

The eunuch and his guards were stunned for a moment, each of them furious and about to explode. But when they looked at Wu Pifu and saw the look in his eyes, their anger was immediately suppressed by the icy snow. Not to mention anger, they even felt their livers and gallbladders rupture, their bodies trembling like chicks, just one step away from defecating and urinating.

Unexpectedly, Lin Daiyu suddenly stepped forward and blocked Wu Pifu. She looked at Wu Pifu with pleading eyes. Although she did not speak, her emotions said it all.

Wu Pifu shook his head slightly and withdrew his Conqueror's Haki, but said again, "For Lin Ruhai's sake, now, lead the way."

The eunuchs and guards suddenly realized what was happening, their bodies drenched in cold sweat. They didn't dare utter a single word, but simply lowered their heads, turned, and hurried away as if a ferocious beast was chasing them.

Wu Pifu didn't find it strange, and led Lin Daiyu to nod slightly to Grandmother Jia, saying, "Grandma, don't be afraid, this is a matter for the Lin family."

After saying that, she ignored the completely stunned Grandmother Jia and followed the eunuchs and guards.

Lin Daiyu looked at Grandmother Jia apologetically and said, "Grandmother, don't worry, Brother Wu... my brother will handle it. Madam, just stay home and enjoy yourself."

Without saying anything more, she took a few steps and followed behind Wu Pifu.

The two followed the eunuchs and guards all the way to the palace. On the way, the eunuchs and guards finally came to their senses, but they dared not make any movements or speak. What had just happened had terrified them.

At this moment, Lin Daiyu suddenly whispered to Wu Pifu, "Brother, once we enter the palace, please don't do anything reckless."

Although only a day and a half had passed, how could Lin Daiyu not know that this seemingly divine and demonic being before her was utterly lawless and unpredictable, and that if he were to truly unleash his power, it would likely result in the collapse of the heavens?

Wu Pifu said, "No one provoked me, why should I lash out? Instead of coming to persuade me, you should go and persuade the emperor or something, just like I told you before..."

“You will die from drowning, you will die from burning. You throw yourself into the water or the fire. Shouldn’t you blame the water and fire for being merciless?”

As he spoke, Wu Pifu suddenly looked at the majestic palace in front of him with a half-smile.

Just as he said this, a trace of extraordinary energy actually appeared in the palace ahead.

It seems that in this world of Dream of the Red Chamber, besides the bald-headed monk and the lame Taoist priest, even the royal family is not simple.

He was just about to go and meet them!
(End of this chapter)