mtl008 Chapter 57 Angrily Confronting Wu Le
Chapter 57 Angrily Confronting Wu Le
Judging from Abbot Wule's tone, he was clearly asking Li Lianhua to forgive Yun Biqiu. Wu You was furious and, disregarding manners, slammed his hand on the table, causing the water in several teacups to spill.
Meeting the gazes of the two men, Wu You tried to suppress his growing anger and asked calmly, "According to the abbot, what should be done with Yun Biqiu?"
Wu Liao performed a Buddhist salute: "Amitabha, one should be lenient when one can. In my opinion, that Yunbi has suffered from self-isolation for many years, and the poison of Li's green tea has been cured. It is time to let go."
"Ridiculous." Wu You pulled Li Lianhua back from speaking and asked Abbot Wule, "I wonder which one you think is more serious, Yun Biqiu's ten years of seclusion or Li Xiangyi's ten years of poisoning from the green tea?"
"That is naturally the poison of the green tea."
Did Yun Biqiu know that the poison in that green tea was the most potent poison in the martial arts world, and that Li Xiangyi was the leader of the Si Gu Sect, when he used it?
"They should know."
"If you say he was misled by a villain, but you let him stab himself in the back, would he do it?"
"Of course not."
"If there's another chance, are you sure Yun Biqiu can resist the temptation and won't harm Li Xiangyi again?"
"I'm not sure."
"The events of that year were all interconnected. If his part hadn't been there, would the outcome have been different? Would Li Xiangyi have survived?"
"His step was indeed crucial."
"Was it something the abbot personally witnessed, or was it something someone else spread?"
"I have only heard what others have said."
"If he confined himself to Baichuan Academy for ten years, was it out of self-reproach, or out of fear of being ridiculed by the world for poisoning his sect leader?"
"Perhaps it's guilt."
"You yourself are not sure if it is true or not. How could someone with such despicable behavior become the head of an academy, as the master said?"
"Of course it can't be done."
"If that's the case, why do you want Yun Biqiu, the perpetrator, to stand in the victim's shoes, and why do you want Li Xiangyi, the victim, to forgive the perpetrator? What, are you thanking him for not killing him outright, for not using a lethal poison?"
“Amitabha Buddha, I am ashamed. My thinking is not as comprehensive as that of Benefactor Wu. I have spoken presumptuously. I will not say anything more about this matter.”
Seeing that Abbot Wu had surrendered, Wu You felt like a victorious rooster, and took a sip of tea to moisten his throat.
Seeing that Li Lianhua and Wu Liao were still looking at him, he smiled shyly, as if this was the real him, and that the person who had been agitated just now was not him.
Seeing Wu You suddenly change his attitude, Li Lianhua couldn't help but click her tongue in amazement. His ability to change his expression so quickly was truly impressive.
Seeing Wu You rambling on and on to Wu Liao with such force that Wu Liao was speechless, Li Lianhua almost laughed. She hadn't even thought about those things that deeply herself, so why did Wu You think so much?
He quickly refilled Wu You's teacup so she could quench her thirst. Seeing that Wu You had calmed down, he turned to Abbot Wule and said, "Monk, stop beating around the bush. Tell me, has something happened at Baichuan Temple?"
"Don't worry, Baichuan Academy is fine." Wu Liao waved his hand: "Baichuan Academy recently acquired a sword, so he invited his old friends from Sigu Sect to hold a sword appreciation event. This sword was the personal sword of Benefactor Li back then."
"When the young master fell into the East Sea, several years later, someone fishing in the East Sea found this sword again. After that, the sword was sold many times until it returned to Baichuan Academy, having passed through forty-three hands. Such is the fate of a famous sword. Don't you think, Benefactor Li, this sword should return to its original owner?"
After listening, Li Lianhua remained silent for a long time before speaking: "This famous sword will naturally find a good master again. It was once just Li Xiangyi's junior tutor."
Seeing that Li Lianhua was very stubborn, Wu Liao asked again, "What about that person? Let's not worry about the others for now, but there's one person you must meet."
"Miss Qiao has been at Baichuan Temple for so many years. Every year she comes to the temple to pray for you, but she never lights the lamp for your death, because she simply cannot believe that you are dead."
"For so many years, Master Xiao has waited for her, and she has waited for you, yet you live but refuse to return. Don't you want to break this deadlock?"
Li Lianhua responded calmly: "My best regret is that I didn't get involved."
"But it's still a regret in the end."
"Life is full of regrets. There's nothing you can't let go of, and there's no knot you can't untie."
Wu Liao shook his head: "It is this old monk's incompetence that cannot persuade someone who has given up hope."
Seeing the two of them getting lost in thought as they chatted, Wu You quickly waved her hand to draw their attention back.
“I’m telling you guys, don’t be so pessimistic. It’s just that you think the water will stay here for a long time, eventually causing a blockage, turning into stagnant water, and then it will rot and smell bad.”
"Okay, I'll figure out a way to get the water flowing. I'll clear away the debris blocking the water, and the water will start flowing again, instead of becoming stagnant. How about that?"
"That's a good idea, but someone has to go into the water to clear away the debris so the water can flow. In the end, someone has to go into the water, but I still think the person who dug this pond is more likely to clear away the debris."
"Who says you have to go into the water? Going in will not only get your clothes wet, but you'll also get covered in mud. It's not worth it. If you know where the debris is blocking the water, you can stand on the bank and use a bamboo pole, or scoop out all the water from the pond. That will solve the problem."
"That's a good idea. Youyou, can you come up with a plan?" Li Lianhua was curious about what Wu You would do.
"I thought of one, but the pond isn't mine, so there's no reason for me to go up and help directly. I can only offer a suggestion as a passerby, hoping that the pond owner will try my method after other methods fail."
As for what kind of suggestion it is, I have my own clever plan.
Finally, when the topic of Li Lianhua's arrival came up, Wu Liao finally told him everything.
Finally, he sighed, "The ways of the world are truly mysterious; there are some people you have to see even if you don't want to."
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Lotus Tower Small Theater
Li Lianhua: Wu You, didn't you say you were socially awkward? How come you didn't show it at all when you were criticizing Abbot Wule?
Wu Liao: I was terrified at the time, afraid that I would say the wrong thing and provoke even more anger.
Wu You: You don't understand.
Li Lianhua: I don't understand? You'll understand once you explain it to me.
Wu You: As someone who is socially anxious, I have the most to say about this. We are particular about people and things. We are socially anxious, but that doesn't mean we can't speak. We will still investigate the things we are passionate about to the end.
Li Lianhua: Oh, I understand. (What is this talking about? Never mind, I won't investigate further.)