The Book Soul Chronicles: Godslayer

Chapter 178 Heart-to-Heart Talk Under the Moon

Chapter 178 Heart-to-Heart Talk Under the Moon

That night, all was quiet except for the bright moon hanging high in the sky, which shone with a cool and pure light like a silver plate.

The moonlight fell like a light veil, casting a thin silver veil over the world, making everything seem dreamlike.

The surroundings were so quiet that not a sound could be heard. Even the wind seemed reluctant to disturb the tranquility and quietly stopped.

Under the gentle moonlight, Yu Bingwen stood alone in silence.

He slightly raised his head, gazing up at the vast and boundless starry sky, his deep eyes reflecting the twinkling stars and the graceful silhouette of the bright moon.

However, he remained silent, as if he were lost in thought.

His figure appeared somewhat lonely in the moonlight, and an indescribable sense of solitude permeated his entire being.

This loneliness does not stem from external neglect and alienation, but rather from a deep-seated solitude and memories of the past.

Perhaps, at this moment, he is filled with countless emotions, but he can't find anyone to confide in.

Just then, a sudden sound shattered the tranquility. The sound seemed to come from a distant place, carrying a touch of ethereal mystery.

"The bright moon shines, and the ancients said that seeing the moon makes one think of home!" These sudden words were like a stone thrown into a lake, stirring up ripples in Yu Bingwen's originally calm heart.

Yu Bingwen turned his head slightly, his gaze shifting to the person who was slowly approaching.

A Buddhist monk, dressed in a kasaya and possessing an extraordinary and refined demeanor, was walking gracefully. His steps were light and steady, as if each step was taken on clouds beyond the mortal world.

Miaolian's face was as white as jade, her features were exquisitely sculpted, and a faint smile played at the corners of her mouth, giving people a warm and friendly feeling.

He stopped beside Yu Bingwen and also turned his gaze to the vast and boundless starry sky.

Yu Bingwen keenly caught the hint of teasing in Miaolian's words and couldn't help but chuckle softly.

Then, just like Miaolian, she turned her gaze back to the mysterious and profound night sky.

The night sky is dotted with stars, like countless jewels embedded in the black sky.

However, Yu Bingwen sighed softly, "When I was a child, I would look up at this night sky with my parents. The moon was huge and bright, like a bright lamp hanging in the sky; even the surrounding stars were dazzling and mesmerizing."

"But now, the starry sky is still the same starry sky, and the moon is still the same bright moon as before, but for some reason, they no longer seem as big and bright as they were in my childhood. Even the twinkling starlight seems much dimmer."

Upon hearing this, Miaolian smiled slightly and said slowly, "Perhaps it's because we've all grown up, our knowledge and experiences have broadened, and the things we carry in our hearts have become more numerous. Our eyes are no longer as clear and pure as they were in our youth, and we can no longer easily perceive the faint light hidden in the darkness."

After speaking, he turned his head, gazed at Yu Bingwen, a gentle smile in his eyes, and asked with a hint of playfulness, "Don't you think so?"

Yu Bingwen turned his body slightly, his gaze slowly falling on that extremely alluring and heart-stirring face.

In that brief moment of eye contact, his mind wandered for a split second, but he quickly recovered and a faint smile appeared on his lips.

However, he did not directly respond to the question raised by the other party, but cleverly changed the subject: "Time flies, and so many years have passed, yet you have not changed at all! You are already in your fifties, but you are still like that black-hearted glutinous rice ball, seemingly sweet on the outside but actually cunning and unpredictable on the inside."

Hearing this, Miaolian raised her long eyebrows, a wicked smile playing on her lips. She said softly, "Heh, aren't you the same? In this world, you're the second person who can see through my true nature! But then again, in this chaotic world, who isn't wearing a mask of hypocrisy and kindness? Everyone speaks one way to one person and another to another, but you alone... are different!"

Yu Bingwen looked at Miao Lian with a puzzled expression, as if trying to decipher more profound meaning from her words and expressions.

Miaolian gazed quietly into the eyes of the person before her. They were clear as water, yet as deep and unfathomable as a bottomless pool.

His expression gradually became solemn, as if he were facing something extremely important and mysterious.

Slowly, Miaolian spoke, “Your eyes seem to possess an extremely wondrous magic. They seem to be able to easily pierce through the layers of disguise that people painstakingly weave. No matter how flawless or ingenious the disguise, it will crumble instantly under the gaze of these eyes.”

"Anyone who makes eye contact with you will have the illusion that they are naked and completely exposed, with all the secrets hidden deep in their heart, those corners that they themselves do not want to touch, being laid bare in their eyes."

Upon hearing these words, Yu Bingwen was slightly taken aback. He then looked at Miaolian with a speechless expression and asked with great suspicion, "Is it really that exaggerated?"

Miaolian nodded earnestly, then lowered her voice and continued, "It's absolutely true. Do you remember when we first met? The moment our eyes met, a strange feeling welled up in my heart. From that moment on, I knew that you were no ordinary person, and that you were worlds apart from others."

Upon hearing this, Yu Bingwen's lips twitched involuntarily, and he subconsciously blurted out his thoughts: "Why does that sound so ambiguous..."

But Miaolian was not affected by his words at all. Instead, she said seriously, "I'm telling the truth! When you saw me, your reaction was different from theirs. Their eyes were filled with envy, jealousy, disdain, greed, and hatred... Only you were calm!"

“Through years of continuous spiritual practice, others still see me as compassionate, holy, and kind… but they still look at me with those same eyes, while you remain serene!”

"You're so calm, it's as if I'm the one with the sin, just like back then. Everyone thought it was an accident, but only you knew it was me, yet you remained silent! But it seems that I and all living beings are the same in your eyes! You can accept me, who is full of sin!"

Yu Bingwen smiled and said, "In my eyes, all beings are the same. Whether they are good or evil, they all have a reason to exist! This world can provide them with a place to live, and so can I!"

Miaolian looked at the other person, whose appearance seemed to overlap with the figure deep in her memory, and then told him, 'All things have their place; if you have the world in your heart, you should respect the true nature of all things! Whether good or evil, I am the same!'

After a long while, Miaolian finally spoke, "You seem to have changed a lot!"

The certainty in his tone startled Yu Bingwen, but he showed no panic on his face. Instead, he joked like an old friend, "You know me quite well! You've been secretly keeping an eye on me all along!"

Miao Lian shook her head and said, "I don't need to pay attention. I know you're standing right in front of me!"

Yu Bingwen asked, somewhat puzzled.

Miaolian continued, “You have wavered in your heart! I guess it’s because you have a forgiving heart, but you can’t be truly fair and make choices between good and evil! But you are resolute and you feel that you have gone astray! That’s why the Dao Sect sent the unruly Fifth Elder to train with you!”

"The purpose is to solidify your resolve and correct your overly rigid personality in time, otherwise you'll probably end up on the same path as Madam Guyao! Your Dao Sect will suffer a huge loss then!"

Yu Bingwen smiled after hearing this and said, "Miaolian understands me perfectly! She analyzed me thoroughly in just one meeting!"

Miaolian replied with a smile, "No one in this world understands each other better than you and me! You know me perfectly well too!"

Yu Bingwen and Miaolian looked at each other, both with smiles on their faces, but the smiles didn't reach their eyes!

A strange atmosphere enveloped the two of them! Suddenly, an abrupt sound shattered this atmosphere!

"Actually, you are all-encompassing, and Buddha is compassionate; you and I... are quite compatible! I suppose neither of us would mind that we are both men!"

Miao Lian smiled charmingly, and even moved a little closer, speaking in a much softer voice. After speaking, she ignored the stunned Yu Bingwen and turned to leave!

As they walked, they waved and said, "It's late, go to sleep! Otherwise you'll get wrinkles and look old!"

Yu Bingwen was stunned for a moment, then realized that he was responding to his joke, "That tone was really ambiguous!" He shook his head, smiled, and muttered to himself, "He really doesn't suffer any loss! He holds a grudge over a joke, so petty!"

Then, he turned around and looked at the rooftop, at the innocent girl who had spat out her wine because she had overheard the outrageous remarks!