182: Chapter 181: Impoverished and Seeking Change 182: Chapter 181: Impoverished and Seeking Change When a group of patrollers walked out of Fang Family’s Castle, they were all basically dazed.
Inspector Wang’s liquor was quite potent!
Li Jingxi laughed and cursed, “I finally understand, those who play with swords really can’t compare to those who play with people!
After a speech from this guy, I actually felt no repulsion?
And to think I even contacted a few formidable demons, preparing…”
Feng Yaochen also sighed, “If that’s the case, isn’t he indeed more suitable to be in power among us?
The old slicker at Town Government really needs another slicker to deal with him.
On this point, we are no match for him.”
The crowd looked at Hou Niao, not just because of his connections with Wang Zhongjin, but also due to the patrollers’ unconscious approval over the past year, much like they used to habitually look to Zhiwen before.
It’s just that no one has fully realized this yet.
Hou Niao hadn’t realized it either, “Let’s see how it goes?
If Inspector Wang can truly achieve what he promised, I will take him as the inspector and support him with all my strength; if not…”
Everyone deeply agreed,
Every person has their own way of surviving; the way of the patrollers is one kind, and the way of someone like Wang Zhongjin is another.
Regarding the meaning of survival, can you say he is wrong?
The only mistake might be that he joined the wrong sect.
There are hundreds of people, each with their quirks; the Quanzhen Sect has thousands of members and recruits without reservations, which makes for an exceptionally complex composition, a characteristic of humanity.
There are those whole-heartedly seeking longevity, those fantasizing about sword cultivators reigning over the continent, those with a natural propensity for killing without hesitations, and of course, those who just get through the days and take advantage of situations, plentiful and varied.
One can only say, reaching this point, none is simple, whether their intention is genuine or just feigning to win people’s hearts, at least it’s an attitude.
Attitude is very important; patrollers isolated on the frontier need this respect; you may be incompetent, but you must not interfere carelessly.
A few decided to continue following the previously set zones and responsibilities, which they were familiar with; fighting was their preference, but the calm after the fight was more important because they needed such times to sort out their cultivation.
Moving up a realm might not solve everything, but if you don’t advance your realm, then you won’t solve anything at all, a concept not difficult to understand.
Currently, the majority of the patrolling team had reached the Grain Avoidance Realm, and Li Jingxi had taken a step further, reaching the Bridge Connection tier.
This wave of patrollers was the strongest in the history of Yinling, and the upcoming period was crucial for them.
Everyone dispersed, each going their own way.
Hou Niao, along with two juniors, still oversaw the area near West Mang Mountain; this had been decided.
“Also must congratulate Brother on his promotion to patroller, this is the best gift brought to you by Inspector Wang,” Wang Mian joked.
Fang Yazi, uncharacteristically, initiated conversation, “This guy really has talent, such bureaucratic maneuvering is beyond our reach; the West Mang Mountain incident was a collective success, and resuming original positions was only natural, yet now it seems like he secured this for Brother, this guy…”
Hou Niao spoke earnestly, “I am grateful, because I know merit does not necessarily guarantee reward.
Anyway, let’s discuss serious matters.
West Mang Mountain is off-limits during our tenure, the Soul Ghosts have taken significant losses though it was suppressed by Uncle Yu, but they will definitely seek to make an example out of intruders at West Mang Mountain, exterminating all trespassers!
The attackers are not only Wandering Souls and fierce ghosts; there could also be deeper ghostly spirits involved.
Wang Mian nodded, “Understood, sword cultivators aren’t afraid of death, but that doesn’t mean we seek it heedlessly.
There’s little to gain there, and the improvements to combat skills are minimal, just pure carnage satisfaction.
We won’t step in out of curiosity.
However, if other cultivators don’t heed warnings…”
Hou Niao waved his hand, “Good advice won’t save those destined for doom, let them be.
We won’t save, aid, or participate.”
The three of us brothers are now in the Grain Avoidance Realm, and the real deal is to put some effort into advancing our realm.
I’ve realized it all too clearly, without reaching Tongxuan, so-called sword cultivators are as good as nothing!
Looking back, I was truly ignorant, causing trouble with just that little ability, yet somehow managing to survive—it’s indeed an oddity.
Wang Mian heard something in those words, “Senior Brother, where are you going?”
Hou Niao replied unabashedly, “Uncle Yu has invited me to a meal, and after declining so many times, shouldn’t I give him some face?”
The two of them laughed.
Hou Niao didn’t hide these matters from them, knowing that this was about Senior Brother getting chastised in the past; such matters were not something anyone else could help him with.
Uncle Yu was a significant figure, treating others fairly, and getting admonished by him might not necessarily be a bad thing.
Hou Niao headed south, his voice carrying far, “In this troublesome time, what we rely on is nothing but the sword in our hands and the qi in our hearts!
If someone falls behind in the process, they will certainly miss out on the peak; by then, don’t blame me for not caring about brotherhood!”
The two watched as their Senior Brother walked away, understanding his intentions; the skills you have determine the responsibilities you take.
If Senior Brother reaches Tongxuan while they are still marking time, suffering together is only what they deserve, as they are already unable to bear it.
In the world of cultivation, blindly valuing brotherhood is not suitable and might harm the weaker side.
Wang Mian sneered, “We’re all in the Grain Avoidance Realm, and who knows who will be the first to reach Bridge Connection, who will be the first to reach Tongxuan!”
Fang Yazi grumbled, “Senior Brother is probably fast approaching it!
Instead of sulking here, you might as well go back and put in more effort.”
Wang Mian glared back, “Maybe I can’t surpass Senior Brother, but I can surely surpass you at the very least!”
Fang Yazi turned and walked away, “That remains to be seen!”
For these people, their cultivation journeys are fraught with difficulty, a plight that can be described in one word—poverty!
Maybe Wang Mian is somewhat better off, but he and Senior Brother Hou are truly poor; every time Wang Mian gets some resources from home, he always divides them into three parts, but Hou Niao doesn’t take his share, and he doesn’t either.
As Senior Brother Hou would say, ‘So-called talent is spurred by poverty!
Are you trying to destroy our talent by giving us resources?’
This statement is somewhat extreme, akin to puffing up one’s face to appear fat, but from a certain perspective, it does make some sense.
Poverty prompts change!
Without resources to rely on, you can only find other ways to push yourself to boldly try and carve a path different from the rest, something that cultivators with abundant resources can’t possibly achieve.
Abundant resources naturally lead one down the beaten path, because it’s the most secure and has the highest success rate; the result is that those prompted by poverty to change end up pummeling them thoroughly!
Of course, not everyone has the capacity to change; that truly requires talent and a bit of luck!
Hou Niao has his Purple Mansion Vortex, Fang Yazi also has his Qi Fortune, and Wang Mian has his little secret too.
So, they use their poverty to force out their potential.
Without pushing oneself to the limit, one never knows their true limits!
When you push out your potential and look around you, everything else will seem small-monitored!