Chapter 43

Not long after Lin Bei left, Bian Fuzi slowly woke up.

"Fuzi, you're finally awake," Jiulang and Hutou sighed in relief.

Bian Fuzi glanced at the two of them, closed his eyes, then opened them again and said slowly, "Where is that... sir?"

"Huh? Oh, sir, sir went to gather herbs, he said he wanted to treat you," Jiulang was a bit confused. Why did Fuzi seem to have a better impression of sir after being so angry that he bled?

"Ah." Bian Fuzi fell silent.

"Fuzi, it's my fault. I shouldn't have let you come out."

"It's not your fault," Bian Fuzi said, his expression complex and hard to read. "To be honest, it's because my knowledge is not profound enough."

"Huh?" Jiulang was puzzled. He didn't understand at all.

Bian Fuzi smiled faintly but didn't say anything.

Although he had fainted, he still had some consciousness. Two ideas were conflicting in his mind. The first idea was that everything Lin Bei said was false, lies told by a monster to deceive him. But the other idea was that it might be true.

Ancient people were very superstitious. Legends of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors from ancient times were widely spread. Even the Son of Heaven claimed to be the incarnation of a true dragon, because he was the true dragon emperor. Thinking about it carefully, weren't dragons also considered monsters? They were naturally considered monsters. Since they could respect the Son of Heaven, why couldn't they accept a monster? Moreover, Lin Bei was a snake, a small dragon, and his identity was a significant advantage.

Furthermore, in ancient times, there were other types of monsters besides these, such as the qilin and the bai ze. These were all considered auspicious monsters. Therefore, Bian Fuzi's belief that monsters and humans were fundamentally different was baseless unless he could deny his previous knowledge, which was why he had spat blood.

After a good sleep, Bian Fuzi felt his mind was very clear, as if he had been enlightened. He realized he had been narrow-minded, which led to his current state.

When Lin Bei returned with a lingzhi mushroom, he saw Bian Fuzi sitting on the Azure Dragon stone. Although his face still looked pale, his spirit was very good. Jiulang and Hutou stood cautiously beside him.

"Sir is back," Hutou said happily, relieved. Compared to interacting with Bian Fuzi, Hutou found it more comfortable to be with sir.

Lin Bei nodded, threw the lingzhi to them, and pointed at Bian Fuzi, indicating that the lingzhi was for Bian Fuzi to recover.

Bian Fuzi looked at Lin Bei, his expression complex, and slowly got off the Azure Dragon stone. Instead of being hostile, he said solemnly, "Sir's words were like a sudden enlightenment. I, Bian Ji, have learned a great deal."

Lin Bei looked at him, feeling a bit amused. These ancient people were really interesting. They wouldn't listen to straightforward talk but felt better after being scolded. However, now that Bian Fuzi's attitude had changed, Lin Bei thought this was a good situation.

So Lin Bei wrote, "I was just saying things that everyone knows."

Bian Ji, who was Bian Fuzi, sighed deeply after reading it. "What a profound truth. I, who prided myself on being well-read, would have remained ignorant if not for sir's reminder. I am truly ashamed."

Lin Bei felt a bit smug. Recognizing one's mistakes was a good thing. "So, Fuzi, do you now admit that monsters and humans are not fundamentally different and can coexist?"

Bian Ji first closed his eyes, then opened them suddenly and said solemnly, "Yes."

"Since monsters and humans are not fundamentally different, then my communication with Jiulang and the others is not strange, right? And it's not malicious?"

"Yes," Bian Ji replied straightforwardly.

Lin Bei was satisfied. It seemed that getting people to accept his current identity wasn't as difficult as he had imagined. This was good, very good.

"Alright, since you've said that, let's put the past behind us and live in peace. This will be beneficial for everyone."

"Indeed, that's the right approach."

Although Jiulang and Hutou didn't understand what Lin Bei and Fuzi were discussing, they could see that the atmosphere had improved, and they felt relieved, especially Jiulang, who had been under a lot of pressure. This was the best outcome for him.

"Fuzi, may I ask why sir had Jiulang bring me here?" Bian Fuzi asked.

"Oh, it's like this. The game I gave to the hunters was truly a good intention," Lin Bei pointed to the lingzhi. "Just like I wanted to give the lingzhi to Fuzi to treat his injuries, I had no ulterior motives. But it seems humans don't see it that way. They get jealous when they see others benefiting, without considering why others deserve such benefits. Jiulang mentioned this, and I feel apologetic towards the hunters, but I can't communicate with them. So I asked Jiulang to find someone who can read and write to convey my thoughts to them."

"What thoughts?"

"That if they want benefits, they must also make some sacrifices. The hunters get things by trading with me, like this wooden house, the dried meat from before, and the fence they built for me. I want to reiterate that I follow the principle of equal trade. Of course, if I feel it's unfair, I won't trade. Do you understand now?"

"I understand sir's meaning," Bian Fuzi truly understood. "Unfortunately, people have a misunderstanding about monsters, so sir's plan might be difficult to achieve."

"That's not something I can control. I'm not a universal currency that everyone likes."

Bian Fuzi couldn't help but chuckle. "Sir's words are profound. I feel ashamed."

"Don't be ashamed. Just tell the people of Xishan Village what I said. I don't want the hunters to get into trouble because of me."

"Alright, I'll do my best."

"Oh, by the way, it would be best if you could teach the hunters to read and write. That way, I can communicate with them better. Before, I could only gesture, and they misunderstood a lot of what I wanted to say. It's not good. Education should be universal, right?"

Bian Fuzi was suddenly filled with respect. The great monster before him was indeed extraordinary. His thoughts were different from theirs, yet they were always profound and ingenious. Perhaps this was the unique quality of monsters.

PS: Thank you again for the support from Qiqing Liuyu, Long de Hun, and Yujian Xunzhen. In the future, I will try to write more, but I can't guarantee it because I still have a job.

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