Chapter 32 - Sword Aura (1/2)
After the Spirit Master and the Du Brothers are long gone, Xiao Hua spoke, ”Brother Yuan, why did you let them leave? Knowing their personalities, the Du Brothers definitely won't forgive you for what happened today, and they will surely come back even stronger for revenge one day.”
”Xiao Hua is aware of Brother Yuan's kind personality, and Brother Yuan only very recently became a Cultivator, so killing people might still be difficult for you, but there are people in this world that are better off dead. Because even if they no longer pose any threat to you, they will surely be a threat to someone else.”
”The Cultivation world is a place where if you do not consume your enemies, they will eventually consume you instead. So you must become the one who consumes others, not the other way around.”
Hearing Xiao Hua's lecture, Yuan sighed, ”I know that I may be naive, perhaps even a fool in your eyes, and that these people are only NPCs within a game, but I do not wish to kill another human being unless absolutely necessary, as I am afraid that it might affect my mind negatively, since there has already been a few times where I forgot that I am actually inside a video game, treating this world as though it's the real world.”
”...”
Xiao Hua listened to his words in silence. And although she only understood half of it, she knew what he was trying to say, and she said afterward, ”Brother Yuan, what you have experienced today is barely the tip of the Cultivation world and very common in our world. There will be many more people like the Du Brothers out there, and there will even be people with far worse personalities. You will also encounter similar situations in the future, sometimes more than once in a single day. And unless you are strong — strong enough to handle any situation that comes your way, you will always be bullied by the strong and powerful ones.”
A bitter smile appeared on Yuan's face.
”I guess living life as a Cultivator isn't as easy as I initially thought. I just hope that I won't become someone without morals or someone who is apathetic to other peoples' life like the Du Brothers.”
”Don't worry, Brother Yuan. If you ever walk astray in your Cultivation path or feel like you are becoming a different person, Xiao Hua will be there to help you return back to normal.”
”Thank you, Xiao Hua. I will also try my best to familiarize myself with this new world and lifestyle as a Cultivator without being a burden for you.”
”People will always change, but it's how they change that truly matters. As long as Brother Yuan remains the kind brother that he is right now, it will be fine even if you change a little.” Xiao Hua said to him.
”Hahaha… You are really like my little sister, who is actually more mature and intelligent than she appears.” Yuan chuckled, feeling as though he could see Yu Rou in Xiao Hua's shadow.
”Anyway, how's Brother Yuan feeling? Were you injured during your fight with the Du Brothers?” Xiao Hua asked him sometime later.
”Besides having a few superficial scratches and feeling a little bit hungry again, I'm perfectly fine.” He said with an energetic expression.
Xiao Hua nodded and continued to speak, ”Brother Yuan's experience and insight have increased significantly from the fight. If we continue at this rate, Brother Yuan should be prepared to fight monsters at the Spirit Warrior level in no time.”
”Then what are we waiting for? Let's continue training!” Yuan said with enthusiasm.
”Brother Yuan really likes to fight, huh?” Xiao Hua said with a smile.
”Of course, since I feel like I am actually alive when I fight. I also enjoy moving my body, swinging a sword around, and the thrill that comes from fighting.” Yuan nodded.