Although Liu Buli said this, both he and Lu Wuming knew it was just a joke and would never become a reality.
After all, if a divine soul could grant ordinary humans divinity, then deities would not be special beings. However, even so, if they truly obtained the evil god's divine soul, Lu Wuming's cultivation would undoubtedly advance further.
Lost in his chaotic thoughts, Lu Wuming looked at Liu Buli with some hesitation. He said, "Master, but that guy is so wicked. If I absorb his divine soul, won't I become a bad guy like him?"
"That depends on you," Liu Buli replied with a smile. "I've always believed that whether a person remains human or becomes a beast is determined by their own heart. If you are determined to be human, then no matter what happens, it won't have too much of an impact on you. Moreover, even if it does, I'm still by your side. You wouldn't hurt me even if you went mad, would you?"
Upon hearing this, Lu Wuming shook his head like a rattle drum. The thought of harming his master was something he dared not even consider, let alone actually do.
Liu Buli seemed to have anticipated his answer. His smile didn't change much. He raised his chin and said with some amusement, "Since that's the case, then it's settled. As long as you don't hurt me, it proves that you still have things to care about in this world, and your sanity hasn't completely been lost. Since your sanity is still intact, I believe you won't be controlled by his evil thoughts. You should know that ordinary people can be controlled by evil thoughts, but you are an existence beyond evil thoughts. You are the one who devours them; from a food chain perspective, you are the superior being. What do you have to worry about?"
Looking into Liu Buli's eyes, Lu Wuming wasn't sure if his master's words were right or wrong.
However, since his master had said it, even if it were wrong, he would strive to make it right through his own efforts.
Because these were his master's words, they must be right.
Lu Wuming didn't find his thought process strange or wrong at all. Instead, after thinking this, he felt even more motivated. He nodded vigorously at Liu Buli and said, "Master, don't worry, I will definitely work hard!"
He said it with utmost seriousness.
Liu Buli didn't understand why his disciple had suddenly become so confident. However, confidence was a good thing, and willingness to step forward was also good. At least, this saved him the time for psychological counseling, which was much more convenient for him.
With this thought, Liu Buli decided to let Lu Wuming lead the way out.
To his surprise, the foolish disciple pondered for a moment and suddenly thought of a more crucial issue. He spoke, "Right, Master, after we leave here, aren't we supposed to go to Ghost City? If we go to Kunlun first, your condition..."
"My condition doesn't need to be rushed. Whether it's a day earlier or later, it doesn't make much difference," Liu Buli interrupted Lu Wuming's concern. "After all, the soul within me doesn't have much aggressive intent. If it were to resist me forcefully, and this body were destroyed, neither of us would benefit. So, unless it's absolutely necessary, it won't act rashly. You can rest assured about this."
He paused here.
Looking at Lu Wuming's face, he saw that his disciple was still full of worry, so Liu Buli continued, "Ghost City is extremely dangerous. Besides preparing to deal with the monsters, we might also encounter the Ghost King prematurely. Although the possibility of the latter is not very high, we must be mentally and practically prepared. Going to Kunlun to absorb the evil god's divine soul will be a great improvement for you. This is a combat strength we desperately need. Since we can obtain it, we should take it into our hands first. Do you understand what I'm saying now?"
He truly understood.
Even though he was still a little reluctant, since it was beneficial for his master, Lu Wuming no longer raised any objections.
Things were as before; everything was arranged by his master. Lu Wuming thought carefully and realized he couldn't come up with any effective conclusions. Thus, he maintained his previous approach, honestly gave up thinking, and entrusted everything to Liu Buli's decision.
Liu Buli was also accustomed to this mode of interaction. He nodded at his foolish disciple and said, "Alright, let's find a way out. We've found almost everything there is to find in this secret realm. It's about time we left."
Lu Wuming blinked and looked back at Liu Buli. This time, his memory served him well. The little fool asked earnestly, "But Master, didn't You Siqi say earlier that we might find something left by Xi Chi in this secret realm? I know you want that, so shouldn't we..."
"That doesn't belong to us now. Even if we force it, we probably won't get it," Liu Buli said with a smile. "Anyway, we know that thing is likely in the hands of a ghost. All ghosts in the world are our enemies. Since that's the case, are you still worried about not seeing him?"
Hearing this, Lu Wuming felt it made some sense.
He smiled at Liu Buli and said, "Then when we meet him, I'll snatch the item for you, Master. Since you're interested in it, we can't let anyone else have it."
Liu Buli smiled and nodded.
He actually wanted to tell Lu Wuming that if it wasn't something important that could significantly improve them, then whether they had it or not wasn't crucial. However, since his big dog had said so, it would be unreasonable to refuse.
With that in mind, Liu Buli reached out and put his arm around Lu Wuming's neck. He leaned his full weight on the other person, yawned, and said, "Wuming, this road is too long, and Master is a bit tired. If there are no other dangers ahead, can you carry Master out for me?"
Hearing this and feeling the warmth of his master against him, Lu Wuming's heart pounded twice. He knew very well that this was his master giving him an early reward.
His throat felt dry, and Lu Wuming licked his lips. He transformed one hand back into a normal palm, imbued it with gentle spiritual energy, and hugged Liu Buli. As he walked forward, he said in a low voice, "Master, you just rest well. Even if there are still dangers, Wuming can handle them all and won't disturb you."