0.45

After leaving the palace and exchanging greetings with the king, I step out into the wonderful morning.

I'm quite pleased today. Needless to say, it's due to Acantha, not because the dress she made me wear is made of the finest fabric with protective Formation, but because it brings warmth to my soul. Since Bing Xuemei's coldness also freezes the soul and fills it with intense hatred, I appreciate this dress. It protects me from getting my heart corrupted.

I'm looking at the vast Land as this Slow dragon is flying toward the Abyss.

Yes, currently I find myself alongside Hui, soaring through the sky on the back of a magnificent jade-green dragon. With each powerful beat of its wings, the dragon unleashes a gust of wind that could easily blow away the Elemental world of the Lower realm.

We're also accompanied by Some Outer sect Disciple and very few Inner Sect Disciple on a Beautiful Flying Ship behind us.

I couldn't help but be impressed by the ship, for it seemed to mirror the essence of its creator's soul.

I start chuckling, pushing aside the useless thoughts, and pondering what gift Hui would appreciate the most.

Facing my worst fear—a dilemma.

I steal a glance at Hui, but she keeps her distance from me, mindful of our surroundings.

As the heir of the Heavenly Martial Hall, she must maintain absolute propriety, and uprightness, and uphold her honor as both a warrior and a woman.

I do know that whatever gifts I choose to give her, she'll appreciate it however maintaining a facade of dilemma on my face would add a certain charm to the gesture, enhancing her perception of me even further.

"Stop," Hui commanded to everyone.

The dragon and the flying ship subsequently stopped after hearing her.

I walk to her, keeping the half-smile I always have on my face when I talk to her.

I don't say anything as I could see through her unwavering determination.

"My dear, Do you not see this ruined Rose-Apple Continent, silent and hopeless?"

I glance at the slum, taking in the sight of despair and neglect. It's evident that the People of this continent here are in dire need of assistance, their homes shattered and their hope dwindling.

"I can see that the Houses are broken, everything is withered, and houses that can be seen are without a door."

"Let's wait a bit longer then," I say.

"I'm sorry for the trouble I'm causing to.... "

"Shh, listen, you never cause me trouble," I say, attempting to control myself from rolling on the floor and laughing like a maniac as she continuously grants me points through her emotions.

She is at least useful and serves a purpose, I get reminded.

It will certainly be a loss if I give in to my temptation and grant her salvation just for her essence of Tianxiang Physique of Samsara.

Needless to say, Killing a hier of Heavenly martial Hall is also difficult; there is the risk of counterattack and regardless of it, killing your loved one is also not easy; one needs a lot of practice like me.

The method of killing a stronger person is even more extensive and profound because there are very few ways to kill them humanely and grant them painless death.

If I kill at the time they are in pain the colour of their soul is not pleasant, so I hate it. To prevent that Some need to be instantly killed in sleep, some need to have their heads burst open instantly without any way of being alive, some also require tears, and some gifts, and a bit of appreciation greater than the Seven Skies.

I look at the sun which was extraordinarily bright today for no reason to distract my corrupted thoughts surfacing up due to that Dragon's ice. 

"Thank you," She blushes. Her blush brought a moment of warmth and lightness to the heavy atmosphere surrounding me.

As our conversation progressed, a few Inner disciples finally approached us, their expressions a blend of curiosity and concern. Sensing their presence, I turn towards them, maintaining a calm demeanor despite the interruption.

"Listen Lady Hui wishes to help the people in need here," I say, acknowledging their arrival with a nod. "We need to first help them."

Their brows furrow slightly. One of them speaks up, voicing the question that hangs in the air.

"They are thankless people with thick skin, if I may Voice my opinion"

I glance briefly at Hui before responding and Ignoring what that cute smartass said. "It appears that there are civilians in distress in this area," I say again but this time using a little bit of my charm, gesturing towards the dilapidated surroundings. "Lady Hui intends to stay behind to offer assistance."

The disciples exchange looks.

"Shouldn't we notify the elders?" another disciple inquires, voicing a valid concern.

"We will," I assure them, "but for now, it's crucial to provide immediate aid to those in need. The elders can be informed once we've assessed the situation more thoroughly."

The disciples seem satisfied with this response, nodding in understanding before taking their leave. Turning back to Hui, I offer a supportive smile, silently acknowledging her compassionate resolve.

*He was so handsome*

*Why am I born so ugly?*

<Intense amount of emotion is directed toward master by Nameless Disciples>

After some time We were finally finished. 

Hui seemed satisfied by having thier house rebuilt in a matter of hours and providing them with a feast where they could eat as much as they wanted and could ask again and again.

There was no limit. Whatever thing they wanted, they asked and got however much they wanted but I knew how Wasteful was it to help these people.

The poor, who will never get to eat a full meal because only the leftovers are offered to them, still feel very satisfied even with those leftovers. So, while they will forever remember this feast and who provided it, these people are and will always be thankless because just by looking, I could tell that these people of the Rose-Apple Continent are always and truly hungry.

They are so totally used to abuses and insults that they have lost human sensitivity. They become dehumanized, like street children who are abandoned. You can't expect them to behave like humans and show emotions. They have become desensitized and lost their humanity, developing a thick skin. Their only concern now is to find food, and they will do anything to get it.

These hungry people just wish to somehow extract money, either by theft, borrowing, or pretending. They'll do whatever it takes to exploit the hardworking rich, borrow money, and just be lazy.

There is no point in helping a person who doesn't wish to help himself and honestly, there are some people who are better off not existing.

Well, who am I to decide?

I was also once one of them and have dealt with them as an officer.

They need salvation.

"Let's leave dear." She says.

With a nod to Hui, I settle into a seat and start meditating.

As a result, the energy of Heaven and Star started entering 720 major and minor acupoints through my pores.

***

After crossing the deserted corner of the forest, arriving at the valley nestled between the mountains became simply a matter of ignoring the rules of space and distance.

Mysterious mist pervaded the air, and I could sense that it was infused with diamonds, guided by a profound sense of harmony and tranquility that existed outside conventional spacetime. This ethereal quality resulted in the mist pulverizing and phasing through anyone who came into contact with it.

"So this is the Flying Continent of Unpleasant Sound," I say.

"Yes it must be your first time visiting this place so stay close to me," She says in a tone that will assure me.

As if. She just wants to stay close to me and cling to me.

I looked behind me and saw that everyone was completely confident of clearing the abyss. Thier thoughts were much simpler and easy to read. 

Many Cowards were glad that I and Hui were accompanying them and some were eager to show thier prowess to us.

"Halt," Hui Ying says.

All the disciples wore protective Jade rocks to protect them from getting pulverized but this was not needed for Hui and me because unlike them who are stuck in the Acquired realm and have only formed either Iron Core or Golden Core at most, we're True acquired realm warriors and have constructed Qi-Ase Pillar.

"Stop right there. Show us your ID verification," muscular guys clad in western suits, patrolling said. He seemed to be eating a bamboo.

Hui showed the ID verification and then passed a jar of green bamboo wine and one Superior-grade spirit stone to one of the guys there.

I remained invisible.

He possibly saw but didn't recognize me. 

"Please enter," He led us to the Entrance and walked away drinking a Jar of green Bamboo wine and stashing the Spirit Stone in his pocket.

By the time we reached the Main Entrance, From the dark clouds in the 7 skies the Jaded rain fell. The raindrops were thin like Strings.