The Happy Farmer Wanderer-Chapter 786: Sealing Memory_1

Although the conflict with the Sima clan had ended with thunderous finality, the smoke of battle had not yet cleared.

Instead, it shifted in an instant to the Nine Truth Palace and the Ninth Bureau.

Xuan Chen Zhenren and Dian Chunqiu, each representing their own stance, had differing views on the handling of these two captives.

The undercurrents of tension between their casual words and laughs instantly affected everyone else, making the atmosphere suddenly tense.

"How about I say something?" Li Qing felt an affection for both sides, and he thought it unnecessary to fight over this, especially since the matter did not seem that difficult to resolve, nor were the stakes that high.

All eyes instantly focused on Li Qing.

"Boy, speak," Xuan Chen Zhenren said, somewhat impatiently.

Dian Chunqiu also nodded at Li Qing.

"Why not just kill these two guys and be done with it, so we don’t get entangled in any trouble," Li Qing said seriously.

As soon as he uttered these words, Sima Fang, in his tattered grey robe, and the dried-up corpse were the first to lose their composure.

Both stared hard at Li Qing, intending to intimidate him with their gaze into changing his statement.

Everyone else fell silent.

Stroking his not-so-long but sparse grey-white beard, Xuan Chen Zhenren said, "I find my clever disciple’s suggestion quite feasible. What’s the point in vying for their allegiance? It’d be a waste of food and manpower to guard them. Too troublesome, just kill them, that’s it. Out of respect for their status, I agree to leave their bodies intact and bury them in a pit."

"Death is less effective than detention as a deterrent!" Dian Chunqiu said softly.

"We’ve extinguished the Sima clan with a flick of our fingers; isn’t that deterrence powerful enough?" Xuan Chen Zhenren retorted. "It’s settled then, death! Given they did have some standing, I’m prepared to leave them alive. After all, the path of cultivation is long, and it’s not easy to reach this stage." 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

"But indeed, killing is the better way, simple and neat, resolving everything at once."

"There’s no need for that. Let’s keep them alive. I agree with your initial thought, Daoist Master," Dian Chunqiu said.

Xuan Chen Zhenren laughed heartily, "You, my friend, are too cautious, just like Long Eyebrow with his missing wit, which is not good. Too many worries become shackles that are unprofitable for cultivation. On this point, I think you should learn from my wise disciple."

"Living in the secular world, it’s inevitable to be cautious and consider such matters," Dian Chunqiu shook his head and said.

"This is just an excuse!" Xuan Chen Zhenren said, shaking his head, "Come on, to the next one."

The crowd left the estate of the Sima family, their figures merging into rainbows that shot into the sky.

Li Qing once again became a large baby of over two hundred months, gently held in Jing Yan’s arms.

A dense layer of fog once again obscured the two figures as Jing Yan freed one hand to undo the button at her neck and softly asked Li Qing, "Husband, would you like to find a little trinket to pass the time now?"

"Not now, I have something I want to discuss with you." Li Qing rebuttoned Jing Yan’s collar and chuckled lightly, "You’ve just been in a big fight, so don’t worry about pleasing me. I can’t help you much in combat, and you have to care for me like this; it makes me uncomfortable."

"My lord is naturally close to the Dao, and your future achievements will surely surpass your consort. All of this is temporary," Jing Yan said softly, smiling gently, "What is it you want to discuss?"

Li Qing told Jing Yan about Huan Ling Ji’s actions and Dian Chunqiu’s words, and then asked, "Is there really no other way to avoid the Mind Reading Technique for someone of my realm, other than having a powerful treasure with me, or just hiding?"

Jing Yan thought for a moment and nodded, "Dian Chunqiu is right, there really are only a few possibilities to avoid it; there is no other way. Especially when facing the Mind Reading Technique perfected by someone in cultivation, this technique can transcend realms."

"That girl in the red dress has a natural charm. When she was erasing those people’s memories before, I guessed that she might be cultivating this kind of technique. I didn’t expect it to be the case. When dealing with such people, the best thing for you to do, my lord, is to keep your distance and avoid becoming too entangled."

"Those who cultivated such techniques in the past were feared by many, and few were able to truly grow into their power. They are the unparalleled choice for espionage. Various forces would use them to eliminate dissenters while also liking to cultivate them themselves. Once their technique is perfected, there are few secrets in the world that can be hidden from their eyes."

Li Qing, hangdog, muttered, "It’s a good thing I didn’t think too much when I was talking to her before, otherwise who knows what secrets she might have learned. No wonder I instinctively felt she was dangerous; she truly is a dangerous person."

"Does my lord have many secrets?" Jing Yan asked with a light chuckle.

"In myself... I don’t really have any secrets," Li Qing said, "Given my few affairs, I reckon the Ninth Bureau would have long known them all clearly. My biggest secret right now is you, Yan’er. If the Ninth Bureau knew there was more than one Bronze Coffin, that alone would be big trouble."

Jing Yan nodded, "If my lord trusts me, I can seal this memory for you. You won’t forget it yourself, but no one else will be able to probe it."

"I have no reason not to trust you. Please, go ahead," Li Qing said, suddenly overjoyed, "You can actually do that? You should have used it on me sooner. The turmoil from the Underground Palace is just too big now, and I’ve been worried that I would become their weak spot."

"My lord needn’t worry too much. We will block the soldiers and cover the water with soil," Jing Yan said with an air of nonchalance, "In the face of the current powers in this world, though I dare not claim to be invincible, if I am hidden within the Underground Palace, they will have a hard time dealing with me. My lord should not worry about causing any trouble; you can rest easy."

"Although we are fairly confident in handling matters, it’s better to have as little trouble as possible," Li Qing said.

"However you find it convenient to seal my memory, hurry up and do it. The sooner it’s done, the sooner I’ll be at ease."

Jing Yan nodded, her slender fingers gently touching Li Qing’s brow.

A soft light sparkled at her fingertip, and suddenly, Li Qing’s memories began to flicker before his eyes like a carousel...