Chapter 42 of 100
Chapter 42
11 min read2,812 words
Lin Bei never thought that the words he wrote would completely enrage Bian Fuzi, as if his little universe had exploded.
One cannot talk about ice to a summer insect, meaning one cannot discuss winter ice with a creature that only lives in the summer. This metaphor implies that time limits one's perspective and also suggests that people have limited understanding and do not grasp greater truths. This phrase comes from Zhuangzi and has long been widely known. Jiu Lang might not know this phrase, but Bian Fuzi definitely understands it.
Oh, a demonic snake dares to say that he has a limited perspective and does not understand great truths, and even accuses him of being unreasonable. How could Bian Fuzi bear this? When people are angry, they often lose other emotions, such as fear.
"A demonic snake, thinking that by learning a few human classics, you can spout nonsense. You must know that demons and humans are different. Yet you meddle in human affairs, surely with ulterior motives..."
Lin Bei rolled his eyes, thinking, If you want to talk about reason, am I afraid of you? "So, you've seen demons before, right?"
Bian Fuzi was taken aback and finally shook his head slowly. He had indeed never seen one; Lin Bei was the first.
"Then how do you know that demons and humans are different? Isn't that ridiculous? The pure demon standing before you tells you that demons and humans are one. Do you know Nuwa? She had a human head and a snake body, a demon, yet she could create humans. The Flame Emperor, Shenlong, had a human face and a dragon's body, a demon, yet he could be the emperor of the human race. The Yellow Emperor, Fuxi, also had a human head and a snake body, naturally a demon, yet he was the first of the Three Sovereigns. You humans are all descendants of us demons. How can you say that demons and humans are different?"
These myths have been passed down in China since the beginning of human history and will continue to be passed down forever. Though they are myths, even in modern times, some people still believe them, let alone in ancient times. Confucius, though called a sage by Confucian scholars, is far inferior to these figures. Moreover, the images of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors are indeed those of demons. Tracing back to the origin, Bian Fuzi was truly speechless, because these myths indeed show that humans and demons are not different but closely intertwined.
Seeing Bian Fuzi speechless, Lin Bei felt extremely satisfied. I have more knowledge and experience than you, and I have thousands of years of knowledge. Even if I can't argue with you in ancient texts, I can still confuse you with this.
Lin Bei added, "You read the books of sages, practice righteousness, and learn morality, so you should be a noble person. If you consider this matter with an open heart, you will see that you are wrong. Many people have misled your kind, leading to the current separation between humans and demons. Now is the time for you to face the truth. If you still insist that demons and humans are different, there's no need to talk further."
At this moment, Bian Fuzi really wanted to go back and read the bamboo slips to refute the demonic snake's twisted logic, but he could only think about it. Moreover, he secretly felt that what Lin Bei said might be true. Thinking further, he wondered if he was about to be bewitched by this demon. Bian Fuzi felt a mix of emotions, his face turning pale and then suddenly red. He opened his mouth and spat out a mouthful of blood, falling backward.
Lin Bei was startled. He actually spat blood?
In the past, when he watched the movie "Jiang Bo Hu Dian Qiu Xiang," he found it funny when Chuan Chang was made to spit blood by Jiang Bo Hu's couplets. He also found it amusing when Zhou Yu was made to die by Zhuge Liang in "Romance of the Three Kingdoms," thinking that ancient people had small hearts. Now, he was witnessing this scene in front of him, and he felt a mix of amusement and concern. Should he feel proud about this?
"Master! Master!" Jiu Lang was also startled and quickly supported Bian Fuzi, seeing that his face was as pale as gold paper, his breath faint, and his brows tightly furrowed. He was terrified and at a loss: "Sir, what's wrong with Master?"
Lin Bei glanced at him, thinking, I can't communicate with you because you are not well-learned and can't recognize the characters I write, so don't ask me.
Although the outcome was a bit regrettable, Lin Bei was actually quite happy because he could finally have a complete conversation with someone. This feeling was very satisfying. After all, life is more complete when one can communicate with others.
"Sir, what should we do now?" Jiu Lang was at a loss and could only look at Lin Bei with reverence, hoping he would come up with a solution.
Jiu Lang had heard the entire conversation between Lin Bei and Bian Fuzi. Of course, he didn't understand what Lin Bei said, but that didn't matter. In the end, Jiu Lang believed that Bian Fuzi's spitting blood had nothing to do with Lin Bei but was due to his own inability to accept the situation. If Bian Fuzi knew this, he would probably spit blood again. Indeed, demons are skilled at bewitching people.
After some thought, Lin Bei decided not to let Bian Fuzi go back yet, as he didn't know if Bian Fuzi could come to terms with the situation. Although Lin Bei didn't mind others knowing about his existence, it would be uncomfortable if a scholar held opposing views. Moreover, Jiu Lang bringing Bian Fuzi out would have consequences. Since that was the case, he decided to take Bian Fuzi back to Longtan first.
With this in mind, Lin Bei signaled to Jiu Lang, then picked up Bian Fuzi and headed into the forest.
"Sir, are you going to treat Master?" Jiu Lang asked.
That's the right understanding, Lin Bei silently gave Jiu Lang thirty-two thumbs up.
Back at Longtan, Hu Tou saw Lin Bei and his group from a distance and hurried over. Seeing Bian Fuzi wrapped around Lin Bei's tail, he exclaimed, "What's wrong with Master?"
Jiu Lang, looking dejected, said, "Master seems to have been made to spit blood by Sir."
Hu Tou's eyes widened. Spitting blood? Sir is really that powerful.
Lin Bei placed Bian Fuzi on the bed in the house, signaled to Jiu Lang and Hu Tou, and then went out to find some herbs for Bian Fuzi. After Lin Bei left, Hu Tou asked Jiu Lang and learned that Lin Bei had made Master spit blood just by writing. He became even more reverent, thinking that Sir truly had boundless demonic powers.
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