Lu Wuming's answer was delivered with such lightness that everyone present was momentarily stunned.
You Siqi immediately shrank closer to Shen Muzhi.
Lu Wuming was still the same Lu Wuming.
His bloodthirsty and cruel nature had not changed in the slightest.
Shen Muzhi was also taken aback for a moment.
On the other hand, Liu Buli, after a moment of silence, suddenly burst into laughter. He said, "That's right, it's such a simple solution, how could I not have thought of it?"
When he first appeared in this world, his sole intention was to ensure his male god lived a happy and healthy life forever. If anyone dared to interfere with this aspiration, why not simply eliminate them?
Once those tactless and annoying individuals were gone, the world would become much more peaceful.
Then, Lu Wuming could do as he pleased. In any case, the choice would always remain in their hands, and having an extra cultivation technique would only make him stronger. Using absolute power to silence everyone would be the most satisfying solution.
Upon reaching this conclusion, a relaxed smile spread across Liu Buli's face. He reached out and vigorously ruffled Lu Wuming's hair twice, saying, "Wuming, you're right. This time, Master was indeed overthinking things. It seems our Wuming isn't stupid at all; Master underestimated you."
Hearing his praise, Lu Wuming beamed like a child who had received a reward. His face was filled with innocent purity, a stark contrast to the devilish words he had just spoken.
Shen Muzhi raised his hand to cover his eyes.
This peculiar master and disciple duo...
They were truly beyond words.
As a decisive individual, Liu Buli, having reached his conclusion, immediately smiled at Shen Muzhi and said, "Physician Shen, my disciple and I have reached a conclusion, so we plan to learn these secret techniques for slaying the ghost race. You may leave now. Thank you for bringing us here this time. You can take that dual cultivation manual back with you. I'll visit you at Medicine Master Valley another day to get a rubbings version; I trust you."
After all, this was a matter that could easily make them enemies of the world, and Liu Buli had no intention of dragging Shen Muzhi into it.
The protagonist was still the protagonist.
Even with slight deviations from the novel, Shen Muzhi was certainly not someone who could revel in darkness.
Since that was the case, there was no need to drag the other party into trouble.
This was Liu Buli's thought, and You Siqi shared the same sentiment.
Just as everyone expected Shen Muzhi to nod and leave, he instead smiled and crouched down in front of Liu Buli. He casually picked up a manual, flipped through its contents, and said, "Daoist Liu, you seem to have misunderstood something."
Liu Buli blinked and immediately took a step back. "We are both married men now. If you were to confess your feelings to me right now, you might die a terrible death."
As Liu Buli spoke, Shen Muzhi clearly felt a gaze, one that intended to kill him, directed at him from Lu Wuming's direction.
The corner of his mouth twitched violently. Shen Muzhi waved his hands repeatedly and said, "Daoist Liu, one can eat whatever food they want, but they cannot speak whatever words they want. You know how deeply I care for Siqi, so please don't say things that could be misunderstood. After all, I still want to live a few more years and not have Siqi become a widow for me. So..."
"So what is your intention? Just say it directly."
Liu Buli said with a playful smile.
He was just joking.
After all, his silly dog's jealous look was quite adorable, wasn't it?
Liu Buli thought, then pulled Lu Wuming's head into his embrace and rubbed it vigorously until it felt comfortable.
Unlike his carefree joy, Shen Muzhi seemed to have thought for a long time.
He took two deep breaths, calming his emotions slightly, and then looked into Liu Buli's eyes, slowly saying, "I've been contemplating a question lately. I seem to be tired of my old way of life. I used to believe that so-called good and evil were very important. But now I keep thinking, perhaps they are not that important."
Upon hearing this, Liu Buli immediately adopted a spectator's stance, blinking cheerfully, and said, "For example, you want to do bad things with me now?"
"You don't have to put it so bluntly," Shen Muzhi said with a wry smile. "I'm just wondering, if one day, You Siqi were in danger, would I defy the world for him alone?"
Liu Buli urged, "And the conclusion?"
Shen Muzhi did not answer. He simply glanced in You Siqi's direction and offered a faint smile.
He no longer needed to provide an answer, as his reply was already clear.
Perhaps from the moment he felt jealous of the relationship between Liu Buli and Lu Wuming, this answer had been set in stone.
After a moment of silence, Shen Muzhi laughed. Looking at Liu Buli's face, he said, "Liu Buli, now that both of us are willing to risk our lives for the person in our hearts, our cooperation is most suitable. I don't have many strengths, but at least I won't betray my friends. If you trust me, let's learn together. I swear to you, I will not harm your disciple. It's just that if the ghost race attacks and You Siqi hasn't returned home yet, then I will have to protect him."
He spoke with utmost sincerity and seriousness.
And Liu Buli did indeed trust the protagonist's character.
He tossed several manuals into Shen Muzhi's hands. Then, looking at You Siqi beside him, Liu Buli said, "Start that dual cultivation sooner. Let him at least gain some cultivation. Otherwise, it's not a solution for you to always protect him."
This time, You Siqi did not refuse.
He even tugged at Shen Muzhi's sleeve and hesitantly asked, "Can I study this cultivation technique with you? Even if I can't cultivate it now, I can at least memorize the incantations."
Shen Muzhi was taken aback, then smiled warmly. "Of course, let's study it together."
As for the matter of dual cultivation...
Once they left here and returned to Medicine Master Valley, he would begin to try.
This time, he was very confident.
He would definitely succeed.
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