Xia Feng knew his threat had worked as he looked at the still-contemplating phantom.
After all, he had spoken the truth. If this phantom was truly created by 'himself,' and it dared to act superior, Xia Feng wouldn't hesitate to remake it.
What use was it if it was no good? Was he going to take its abuse?
That wasn't Xia Feng's style. Either don't do it at all, or do it well.
"Xia Feng...."
"Hm? What did you call me?"
As the phantom opened its mouth, Xia Feng mused and questioned it with an accusatory tone.
You're something you created yourself, and you dare to call me by name?
If he didn't put it in its place, it would really think of itself as someone important.
If the phantom hadn't told him these things, Xia Feng would have been helpless. Since the phantom claimed it was created by 'himself,' he had to leverage this information.
The phantom: "....."
The phantom suddenly regretted it, feeling like it had lifted a rock only to drop it on its own foot.
"Mas... Master." the phantom said youthfully, sounding somewhat indignant.
But at least it had spoken, showing its submission to Xia Feng.
"Go on. Those three questions I asked you earlier. If I'm not satisfied, I hold grudges easily. That's just how I am. Whoever displeases me, I repay a hundredfold. I think you just experienced that."
To ensure the phantom told him the whole truth, Xia Feng issued another warning.
"Master, I was all created by you. How could I dare to deceive you?" the phantom said softly.
"Then you can speak," Xia Feng indicated.
"Master, I truly don't know who you are. My memories were erased by you. I only know that you were my master in a previous life and that you are waiting for me here." the phantom quickly explained.
"Are you kidding me? Your memories were erased, yet you can recognize me? You know I'm your master? And those words you said earlier?"
Xia Feng's expression grew colder. Was this thing still playing games with him?
You recognized yourself, and you know things about your past life, yet you claim your memories were erased?
Why don't you just die?
"Here, Master, look for yourself." The phantom gestured towards the pool, and a jade slip flew out from the bottom of the water.
Xia Feng took it and opened it. It was a portrait of himself.
Moreover, this portrait depicted his appearance during their current conversation with more clarity than a photograph.
As soon as Xia Feng finished looking, the phantom gestured towards the water again, and another jade slip flew out from the bottom.
Xia Feng took it again. This time, it wasn't a portrait, but a jade slip with text, which read:
Xia Feng, I am your past self. Xiao Youxian was created by me. I erased all his memories when I reincarnated, so don't pressure him about your identity, because he truly doesn't know.
After all, we are, in a sense, the same person. I am writing a letter to my future self. I expect you will be very surprised when you read this jade slip. Be surprised, then, as this is just the beginning.
You are me, and I am you. So don't get angry with yourself. Treat Xiao Youxian well; he is a crucial factor in your recovery to becoming me. Quickly find four people with the right physiques.
Also, as I said earlier, this is just the beginning. More surprises are coming.
Don't be angry, don't curse, and certainly don't lose your temper, because whoever you want to curse is yourself.
Hahaha.........
Xia Feng's face turned ashen after reading the text on the jade slip.
Xia Feng suppressed the urge to curse 'himself,' but it was impossible not to be angry.
For the first time since he could remember, Xia Feng felt so disgusted by 'himself.'
He hadn't expected to fall into his 'own' trap.
As Xia Feng finished reading the jade slip, Xiao Youxian asked, "Master, I didn't lie to you, did I? I really don't know. You yourself erased my memories. If anyone's to blame, it's yourself. Don't pin this on me."
Xia Feng remained silent. As he said, if anyone was to blame, it was himself?
After a long pause, Xia Feng asked, "Is there anything else? Bring it all out."
"Nothing else. Just these two jade slips. The first one is mine; I used it to identify you."
"You've also seen the second jade slip. The second one is for you; it's what you said to yourself."
"Of course, I might have peeked at that jade slip too. Although it seems a bit infuriating, please don't be angry. After all, who gets angry at themselves?"
"Master, starting today, I will return to your side."
Xiao Youxian continued to chatter incessantly.
Xia Feng looked at the floating Xiao Youxian and said, "He gave you that name. I'll give you a new one."
Xia Feng didn't want everything to proceed according to his past self. Changing Xiao Youxian's name was the first step.
What kind of crap is Xiao Youxian? Does this brain-dead person deserve this name?
"Master, no, please. I quite like my title," Xiao Youxian said somewhat reluctantly.
"It's fine. I'll give you a more resounding title. From today onwards, your name is: Little Piggy." Xia Feng decided.
You call yourself Xiao Youxian?
You're as stupid as a pig. Xiao Youxian is truly a fitting name.
"Little Piggy? Doesn't that sound like food?" Xiao Youxian, not knowing what a pig was, asked with a hint of confusion.
"This is a very powerful animal, and you are very much like it. Everyone likes it. This is the name I bestow upon you; you have no right to refuse." Xia Feng made the final decision.
"Alright, it does sound rather cute."
"Then I accept."
"My name is Little Piggy."
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