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Chapter 526: Jealousy and Hatred, Li Chudong Joins the Judgement Council
Chapter 526: Jealousy and Hatred, Li Chudong Joins the Judgement Council
"So, I have a faint Heaven's Mandate now?"
"But being favored by the world isn't necessarily a good thing; it might bring about one's demise."
"Even those at the peak of Divine Incarnation often meet their downfall. It seems I'm still not strong enough."
On the ship, Qi Yuan was sunbathing and continuing his lecture to the sea creatures.
After achieving Heaven and Man as One, he had become even more attuned to the world, allowing him to borrow an even greater amount of power from the heavens and earth.
At this moment, he could truly be considered undefeatable below the Divine Rank.
As he imparted his knowledge to the sea creatures, he occasionally reflected on his own abilities and contemplated the art of artifact forging.
In a few months, he would have to pretend to be a Blind Artisan.
He needed to quickly improve his artifact forging skills; otherwise, once he became blind, enhancing his forging abilities would become challenging.
In this world, after going blind, one couldn't project their divine perception, and the world would appear in complete darkness.
Improving his forging skills would become a difficult task.
Even so, the Blind Artisan had still managed to become a Heaven-Rank Artifact Forger.
Just how exaggerated was his talent...
"It seems that my blood has done well in this game, and I've managed to blend in."
"Except for the redundant son-in-law, Qi Yuan."
"Wait, isn't he the only one with a wife?"
"According to some people, having a wife is also a kind of ability."
After all, when people insult others, they often say things like, "You'll never find a wife" or "You're not man enough."
"Uncle, are you an Artisan?" A charming young girl with two braids asked, looking at Qi Yuan with wide eyes.
The girl appeared to be short, not even reaching 1.6 meters, with a petite figure, a baby face, and a youthful appearance, as if she hadn't yet reached puberty.
"Hey, I'm probably only a year older than you. Why are you calling me 'Uncle'?" Qi Yuan couldn't help but retort as he looked at the girl.
He was in the prime of his life, how could he be an uncle? Li Chudong smiled mischievously, her voice sweet and sticky, "I'm only twelve years old."
Her face still had baby fat, making her look even younger, and she exuded the unique, shy aura of a young girl.
"You're clearly seventeen." Qi Yuan said casually.
A look of surprise flashed across Li Chudong's face, "Do you know me?"
"Old woman, stop acting young!" Qi Yuan replied without hesitation.
Since she had called him 'Uncle,' there shouldn't be a problem with him calling her an 'old woman,' right?
"Hey, what did the old woman do wrong? Is it a problem to act young?" Li Chudong asked, dissatisfied.
Qi Yuan paused for a moment, feeling as if he was facing Sister Qian Ran.
"You're right, everyone is equal. I shouldn't tarnish the image of old women!" Qi Yuan sincerely reflected on his words.
Li Chudong was taken aback, not expecting him to kneel so quickly. Her eyes gleamed with appreciation, "You're a pretty decent person."
She could tell that Qi Yuan's apology was sincere and came from his heart.
"I've always been kind and fair. When I see ants on the ground, I can't bear to step on them. When I see fish, I can't bring myself to kill them." Qi Yuan said proudly.
"You..." Li Chudong believed him.
Indeed, Qi Yuan's words were too sincere, and his expression couldn't be faked.
Chen Kangbao, standing nearby, remained silent.
He really wanted to say, "Young Master, you don't step on ants, but you've killed quite a few mosquitoes and flies."
Not kill fish?
That's because the meals were all prepared by the servants.
Li Chudong looked at Qi Yuan, unable to hold back, "Kindness is a good quality, but being too kind isn't good."
She felt that Qi Yuan's personality needed some adjustments; otherwise, being too kind might lead to being taken advantage of.
"Rest assured, I'm just kind, not to the extent of being a Mother Saint." Qi Yuan said.
"What's a Mother Saint?" Li Chudong asked.
"A Mother Saint is..." Qi Yuan explained the definition of a Mother Saint from Blue Star.
Li Chudong raised her eyebrows, "Mother Saints indeed deserve to die, but... how can you describe them with the words 'Saint' and 'Mother'? This is a defamation of Mother Saints."
Qi Yuan listened, stunned, "Speaking of Mother Saints... this isn't my doing."
He really wanted to do as he pleased.
Otherwise, he would be restricted in his speech.
"Sigh, it's not your fault. You have a strong sense of justice, and you're a good person. But sometimes, being too good can be a disadvantage in this world. The kind are often taken advantage of." Li Chudong rambled on.
She seemed to value Qi Yuan's character, believing him to be a promising talent.
With a little guidance, he could become a like-minded teammate.
The ship sailed through the vast ocean.
Li Chudong and Qi Yuan chatted about various topics, and it was undeniable that they felt a sense of camaraderie.
After chatting for an hour, Li Chudong still felt it was too short.
"Big Brother Qi Yuan, your heart is too kind. Sometimes, you need to be a bit more ruthless. Otherwise, kind people are bullied, and good horses are ridden!" Li Chudong sighed.
In this world, perhaps due to the influence of Qi Yuan's blood, some familiar phrases from his past would occasionally appear, which wasn't surprising.
"You're right, I'm too kind, that's why I'm always being bullied." Qi Yuan couldn't help but sigh.
"I've always followed the rules, but what I get in return is endless oppression from my enemies!" Qi Yuan lamented.
The Black Mountain Sect is too much!
The Bright Palace has no martial honor!
The Great Flourishing Palace is filled with evil!
"Could it be that I'm not following the rules and laws?" Qi Yuan sighed in frustration.
He felt like the world owed him.
"Following the rules and laws is the right thing to do," Li Chudong said with a complex expression, "But in this world, the laws are dictated by those in power, and even these officials blatantly claim that the laws are a joke!" Li Chudong clenched her silver teeth, her face filled with anger, "If... if..."
Through their conversation, Qi Yuan realized that Li Chudong was an idealist with a rebellious streak.
Li Chudong lowered her voice and finally finished her sentence, "If the God of Judgment were here, how could there be such injustice in the world?"
No justice?
Qi Yuan silently added in his mind.
Li Chudong spoke while observing Qi Yuan's reaction.
The lawboat they were on was heading towards the Rakshasa Kingdom.
The God of Judgment was a taboo in the Rakshasa Kingdom.
The kind that would get you a huge reward for reporting it.
Seeing Qi Yuan's calm expression without any fear, Li Chudong knew she had found the right person.
"Brother Qi, are you also dissatisfied with the state of the world?"
Qi Yuan shook his head, "I can't say I'm dissatisfied, but the atmosphere is terrible. Some people don't work hard enough yet occupy high positions, it's really..."
He was referring to Bai Yueguang, who didn't put in the effort to cultivate properly, how could he gain experience? Li Chudong's eyes lit up.
What she heard was Qi Yuan's dissatisfaction with the Rakshasa Kingdom, where the officials were all incompetent and undeserving of their positions.
"Brother Qi, do you want to change this world?"
"I do," Qi Yuan said seriously, "I want to make them work hard!"
He wished he could take out a whip and flog those old men who didn't cultivate diligently, forcing them to train harder.
Li Chudong's eyes shone with determination, "Brother Qi, with such a heart, it seems we're kindred spirits. Do you want to join us and change the world together? But I must warn you, joining us may bring the wrath of the corrupt court, and you might face danger and arrest!"
Li Chudong didn't want to miss the opportunity to find someone with such similar ideals.
"Who are you?" Qi Yuan asked.
"We believe in the impartial and selfless God of Judgment. Only the God of Judgment can dispel the darkness and bring clarity to this world.
We originally wanted to call ourselves the Judgment, but that might attract the court's attention and be too flashy, so we named ourselves the Fairness and Justice..."
Alright.
So the organization is named Fairness and Justice, which is quite flashy too.
Is this an organization formed by my fans?
"Hmph, the corrupt court goes too far. Even if we call ourselves the Fairness and Justice, they still hunt us down!" Li Chudong said indignantly.
"Do you know about the Judgment Society?" Qi Yuan asked.
As the God of Judgment, Qi Yuan naturally knew that the Judgment Society was his true fan club, an official one.
To play the role of the God of Judgment well, he must get in touch with the Judgment Society.
"I know," Li Chudong's face showed a longing expression, "Our goal for Fairness and Justice is to become an organization like the Judgment Society, but... the Judgment Society is riddled with problems, and many members secretly collude with the royal family. So, if you ever meet someone from the Judgment Society, don't trust them."
Li Chudong spoke with caution.
Qi Yuan observed this and gained a deeper understanding of the Judgment Society.
In a book, he could see the truth without any mistakes!
But he didn't care about that.
"Do you kill Malicious Spirits?" Qi Yuan asked.
Li Chudong seemed idealistic yet naive, living so carefree.
It seemed that the Fairness and Justice organization had significant power, or Li Chudong had a strong background.
Otherwise, after knowing each other for just a few hours, revealing such dangerous information and still being alive and well, without a strong background or good luck was impossible.
"We kill evil people and malicious spirits who commit atrocities!" Li Chudong said earnestly, "Although our Fairness and Justice is small and our members' abilities are average, we have killed Heaven-Rank Malicious Spirits!"
Li Chudong mentioned this with pride.
She looked around and lowered her voice, "I once saved an injured Divine Rank Armament General, helping him escape his pursuers. He has been grateful and has been helping me ever since."
There it is, the reason.
So there's a Divine Rank Armament General backing her?
But... Qi Yuan's expression became complex.
Is it because she saved that person that he's helping her?
"I can join you, but I want to kill Malicious Spirits. I want to reduce the injustices in this world!" Qi Yuan said earnestly.
(End of Chapter)
She was going to impersonate Divine Judgment.
To improve her impersonation, she needed to "act as a righteous hero" and "fight for justice."
Additionally, she had to uncover the mastermind behind the scenes.
Her portrayal of Divine Judgment would greatly enhance Qi Yuan's role.
"Great!" Li Chudong exclaimed, excitedly. She had recruited another reliable person to join the Judgment Council.
As night fell, Li Chudong returned to her room, which was not very spacious. Inside, there was faint breathing, accompanied by a faint scent of blood.
"Sister Qian Ran, I just met someone outside. He's a really good person, so I invited him to join our Judgment Council!" Li Chudong said, her face filled with excitement.
Lying on the bed was a woman dressed as a Taoist nun.
However, her injuries were severe, preventing her from walking.
If Qi Yuan were here, he would recognize this Taoist nun; he had seen her in Red Cloud Camp.
After listening to Li Chudong, Qian Ran's expression turned helpless, "One must be cautious. I'm afraid that one day you'll be deceived and taken advantage of!"
"Sister Qian Ran, don't talk nonsense! Don't slander my friend!" Li Chudong pouted in dissatisfaction. "Everyone in the Judgment Council is my friend!"
Li Chudong's almond-shaped eyes widened, her expression resembling that of a young girl saying, "I'll bully you when I become a senior official."
Qian Ran did not argue further.
"This time, I need your help to get me to Liu Mansion. My injuries are severe."
After leaving Red Cloud Camp, Qian Ran encountered a powerful malicious spirit. She had wanted to challenge herself, but who knew that she was no match for the spirit and suffered serious injuries, even damaging her life-saving magical artifact.
Now, to treat her injuries and prevent future complications, only a Divine Rank Armament General could help.
"Sister Qian Ran, don't worry. I'll ask Grandpa to help," Li Chudong said earnestly.
Although her relationship with her grandfather had been strained recently, when it came to Sister Qian Ran's life, she swallowed her pride and asked for help.
Qian Ran's face showed gratitude as she looked at her younger sister. Suddenly, she thought of the man they had met in Red Cloud Camp.
"Do you think the God of Judgment is still alive?" Qian Ran asked.
Li Chudong's expression turned sorrowful as she replied, "The God of Judgment left no trace of his divine body, and all his statues were destroyed. How could he possibly still be alive?"
If the God of Judgment were still around, Raksha Kingdom wouldn't be in such a dark and turbid state. Facing the Ascension Kingdom's army, they wouldn't have retreated and even offered territorial concessions.
Amidst her sorrow, there was more resentment towards the Raksha royal family.
"What if he's alive?" Qian Ran asked casually.
"Raksha Kingdom will welcome the light!" Li Chudong replied firmly.
Qian Ran had something on her mind, but she didn't voice it.
If the God of Judgment returned, would he still be the God of Judgment?
Would he be the God of Judgment that Li Chudong believed in and worshipped?
After all, the God of Judgment had no consciousness of his own; he represented absolute fairness and justice.
Ten days passed.
Every day, Li Chudong visited Qi Yuan to chat. Their discussions revolved around fairness, justice, kindness, and harmony.
The more Li Chudong saw of Qi Yuan, the more she liked him.
"With you on board, I believe the Judgment Council's future will be bright!"
Li Chudong gazed at the vast sea ahead, her heart filled with aspirations for the future.
"Rest assured, I'll encourage those who aren't putting in effort!" Qi Yuan said earnestly.
He really wanted to encourage those who were wasting their lives, like Bai Yueguang, to strive harder.
"If everyone were like you, this world would be a much better place," Li Chudong remarked. "After all, you even spare ants and apologize to fish after catching them."
During this time with Qi Yuan, she realized that his kindness wasn't just talk.
He genuinely avoided stepping on ants and even released caught fish.
He never cooked fish because he couldn't bear to see them suffer.
Such a kind person! Too kind!
"We'll probably dock tonight, Qi Ge. I have something to attend to and can't accompany you to the Judgment Council, but someone will guide you to the council's branch later!" Li Chudong said.
She needed to take Qian Ran back to Liu Mansion for treatment.
Otherwise, she would have directly introduced Qi Yuan to the Judgment Council, and they would have fought for justice together.
"It's fine, go take care of your matters," Qi Yuan said, unconcerned.
He wanted to use the Judgment Council's channels to gather information about the malicious spirit and better impersonate Divine Judgment.
"Okay," Li Chudong nodded vigorously.
She felt that after returning to the Judgment Council, she should take Qi Yuan to experience some of the world's harsh realities.
Otherwise, being too indecisive wasn't good.
Being too kind could easily lead to being taken advantage of.
If not killing evil people, at least some rats needed to be eliminated!
(Chapter End)
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