God of Pets

Chapter 813 This Life and This World
The Ji family was exceptionally festive today, and the servants all looked very happy.

Because the presiding judge, who hadn't visited the Ji residence for a long time, actually came to the Ji residence today, and even sat down with my master to drink tea and play chess, and showed no intention of leaving even in the evening.

The servants naively thought this was a sign that their master was still highly regarded by the judge, so they were naturally happy.

I am happy for myself, and I am happy for Ji Beizhu.

Ji Beizhu remained calm, simply playing chess with Qi Tingchang, and said nothing more.

"You have quite the composure, don't you even ask me when I'm leaving?" Judge Qi looked at the game of chess, feeling that the game was unfolding according to his plan and that everything was under his control, and said with a slight smile.

"I'm already a dying man, why ask so many questions?" Ji Beizhu said without looking up at the chessboard.

"You don't care about Nan Hong's matter anymore?" Judge Qi continued, showing no intention of backing down.

"Of course I care," Ji Beizhu nodded, but his eyes remained fixed on the chessboard, as if he were pondering a way to break the deadlock.

"When you were young, you were reckless and carefree, but now that you're old, you've become attached to others. Well, we've been through so much together over the years, we're practically inseparable. Since you treat Nan Hong like your own daughter, then let her live," Judge Qi said, taking a sip of tea.

“If Heaven provides a way out, she will naturally live; if Heaven provides no way out, then she is destined to die, and no one can save her. Let her go.” Ji Beizhu paused, looked at the chessboard, and said, “Your playing style is very different from before.”

"What's the difference?" Judge Qi asked.

“Your previous chess style was elegant and light, unrestrained by worldly conventions. It seemed casual, but in fact it was in harmony with the secrets of heaven. It was like a gazelle hanging its horns without leaving a trace, or a celestial horse running wild and unpredictable. Although there were some oversights, they were not necessarily all bad. They often turned misfortune into good fortune and turned decay into magic…” Ji Beizhu said.

“When I was young and naive, I acted entirely on my whims. Although I was a bit reckless, that's how it should be when you're young.” Judge Qi nodded with a smile, then asked, “And now?”

“Your chess style now is like a Buddhist monk meditating, full of mystery, reason, and intention,” Ji Beizhu said, observing the game.

"People always have to grow up. They can't always act as recklessly as young people. If I can't even think ten or a hundred steps ahead when playing chess at my age, then I've lived for nearly a thousand years in vain."

After saying that, Judge Qi stared into Ji Beizhu's eyes and continued, "As for you, your chess style was originally aggressive and fearless. Even when you encountered a player with a higher skill level than you and were put at a disadvantage, you were not afraid to fight and would fight to the death. In that case, you could often turn the tide in desperate situations, do what others could not, and turn the tide unexpectedly."

"Look at your current playing style. It's lifeless and devoid of any vitality. You only know how to give way and seek temporary peace. You've changed, and you've grown old."

"It's not just that I'm old, it's that I'm dying." Only then did Ji Beizhu look up at Qi Tingchang. Their old eyes met. Ji Beizhu's eyes were peaceful and gentle, but they were already dim and yellow, like the last rays of the setting sun.

Judge Qi's originally sharp gaze suddenly softened considerably.

"Old Ji, if only you could live another eight hundred years, we could fight together for another eight hundred years and completely sweep away the gloom over this land. Then we would have made an immortal contribution and our names would be remembered for billions of years..."

"I also wish I could live another eight hundred years, but my injuries won't allow me to remain in this world," Ji Beizhu said with a smile.

Hearing Ji Beizhu say this, Qi Tingchang's eyes softened even more.

“If it weren’t for me, you wouldn’t have suffered this injury. If you hadn’t suffered this injury, you could have lived for another eight hundred years.” At this point, Chief Qi couldn’t help but sigh. “In the end, I owe you, but I can never repay you in this lifetime. But don’t worry, I will realize our dream. It’s just that without you, when that day comes, I’m afraid it will be tasteless.”

“That’s no longer my dream, it’s yours, and I sincerely hope you can achieve it,” Ji Beizhu said earnestly.

Judge Qi frowned slightly, staring into Ji Beizhu's eyes: "Is death really that terrifying? Even someone like you has lost yourself in its presence." "Death is indeed terrifying, but perhaps I haven't lost myself, but rather found my true self." As Ji Beizhu spoke, he placed his long-delayed piece on the chessboard.

Judge Qi, however, did not look at the chessboard. Instead, he stared intently at Ji Beizhu and asked, "What is your so-called true self?"

“I used to live for myself, doing what I liked and dreaming what I wanted. I lived a very happy and comfortable life, and everything went my way. Even if I got hurt for you, it was my own choice. I was happy, I was willing, I was satisfied, and I have never regretted it.” Ji Beizhu said with a smile, his words full of sincerity.

“Old Ji…” Judge Qi was slightly moved.

Ji Beizhu waved his hand to interrupt him and continued, "Now, I should die, but I want to live for someone else."

The slight emotion in Judge Qi's eyes immediately turned into a deep look as he stared at Ji Beizhu and said, "You want to help Chen Guan?"

Ji Beizhu shook his head: "You came here just to stop me from helping him, right? How could I possibly help him?"

Judge Qi's expression softened considerably, and he sighed, "If you want to do something for Nan Hong, you can simply tell me, and how could I refuse your wish?"

Ji Beizhu shook his head again: "Children have their own blessings. I don't need to worry about their affairs anymore. They have their own destiny."

"Then who do you want to live for?" Judge Qi frowned in thought. He thought he was the one who understood Ji Beizhu the most, but now he felt that he couldn't understand his childhood friend.

Ji Beizhu smiled and uttered two words: "The world".

"The world?" Qi Tingchang did not understand Ji Beizhu's meaning.

Ji Beizhu did not answer him, but simply stood up, turned around and slowly walked out of the pavilion, standing under the sky.

He raised his head slightly, looked up at the sky, slowly stretched out his old, wrinkled hands, closed his eyes, as if embracing the sky, embracing the world, embracing his kingdom.

"I really love this world so much, I really don't want to die, I really want to keep seeing what this world will eventually become..." Ji Beizhu said with a smile on his lips, as if talking in a dream.

“Old Ji…” Judge Qi got up and was about to leave the pavilion when Ji Beizhu called him back.

"It's a pity I don't have time anymore." Ji Beizhu opened his eyes and looked at Judge Qi, saying, "Meeting you in this life is the greatest honor for me, Ji Beizhu. Without you, I wouldn't have such a wonderful life; without you, I might just be an ordinary person. You always say that I brought you my dreams, but haven't you also brought my dreams into reality, allowing me to live the life I dreamed of..."

As he spoke, Ji Beizhu's vital energy erupted like a volcano, shooting towards the sky and piercing through the void like the aurora borealis, stirring up the heavens and earth.

Judge Qi's expression suddenly changed: "You... what are you doing..."

"I have risked my life to pave a path for all people, and this life has been worthwhile." Ji Beizhu slowly closed his eyes again, but the energy and light emanating from his body grew stronger and stronger, like a sharp sword tearing through the heavens and earth.

"I don't want an afterlife... because this life is the best life I've ever had..."

boom!
Light soared into the sky, and the land of China underwent a great transformation.

(End of this chapter)