Chapter 5612: Peace In Your Presence
“I’m just thirsty, that’s all, and it’s been a while since I drank some wine, maybe a few million years or something. What do you say, Young Master? Have a drink with your old pal?” Niu Fen defended himself.
“Coward.” Li Qiye said with disdain.
“We-well...” Niu Fen turned red and stammered for a while, unable to speak.
Li Qiye gently patted his shoulder and said: “Being a dao lord is an incredibly long and lonely journey, it is a great fortune to have a companion. Even if they can’t accompany you to the end, just part of the way will be joyous enough. The memories can be eternal.”
“The dao is too long, nothing lasts forever.” Niu Fen said softly. N0v3lRealm was the platform where this chapter was initially revealed on N0v3l.B1n.
“Yes, it is endless. Seek not perfection but rather, live with no regrets. When the golden wind and jade dew meet, they share an experience second to none.” Li Qiye said. [1]
“What if they don’t meet?” Niu Fen asked with hesitation.
“Then work harder.” Li Qiye smiled and said: “Enough of this, what a sad sight for an apex dao lord. Scram!”
“Bam!” With that, he kicked Niu Fen and sent him flying like a meteor toward the chosen gateway.
“Young Master, you can’t treat me like this---” Niu Fen shouted before disappearing into the phenomenon.
Who knows if he would be able to meet the friend?
Li Qiye shook his head in amusement before shifting his focus onto Empress Star. However, a light flashed in another phenomenon, prompting him to enter it instead.
This was a remote island with few visitors - a true shame due to its striking scenery. The fair-sized island was surrounded by blue skies and pristine waters, looking like an emerald amidst the endless expanse.
An abundance of coconut trees could be seen from a distance. When the coconuts ripened, their fragrance wafted through the air.
“Yes, the world changed drastically in the blink of an eye but you’re still here, Your Excellency.” The man reflected.
“Aren’t you still here too?” Li Qiye smiled.
“I was born in the mortal world and will be with it, the same can’t be said about you, Your Excellency.” The man reminisced: “You are an immortal and will leave in due time. As for me, I lead an unremarkable life and will chase unremarkable things.”
“It is wondrous, being able to pursue your desires while on the endless dao path. Many have tried for a lifetime, only to fail. True success is intoxicating.” Li Qiye said.
“Your Excellency, you told me this back then and I still haven’t forgotten. I can see that your dao heart is still as firm as ever.” The man nodded.
“Your attachment to the mortal world is just as firm.” Li Qiye said: “I once thought about staying here for a while but as I walked, I felt detached.”
“It is because you do not belong here, just a passerby, but this is my home.” The man said.
“Yes, that is why Min Ren handed the sword to you before leaving. He had been searching for a long time, someone to pass down the sword.” Li Qiye nodded.
“It should be in your possession, Your Excellency. It’s just that you have a high evaluation of me.” The man said.
“I can take it but it seems to be a waste. After all, a passerby has to leave eventually.” Li Qiye shook his head: “Keep it, perhaps one day, it will be of use.”
“I see.” The man said: “Your Excellency, you have been planning for that day for a long time now.”
“Just an idea, that’s all.” Li Qiye said: “A few things deserve a home so if Min Ren is gone, it’s time to pass it on. He won’t need it in the future.”
“We can’t compare to Brother Min Ren’s benevolence and aspiration.” The man said: “It’s a shame that I couldn’t follow him on his journey.”
“You belong here, so that trip wouldn’t have necessarily brought you joy. Everyone has a different pursuit, and the fact that yours hasn’t changed is priceless.” Li Qiye said.
“It’s just that due to your presence, it’s been so peaceful.” The man said.
1. Poem from the Song Dynasty ?