Chapter 142: No Worries, I Will Intervene - I Forged Them in Darkness, and They Buried Me in It

Chapter 142: No Worries, I Will Intervene "Searching?" "Yes." Meng Mao confirmed once more. He continued, "The beast I encountered was highly intelligent and didn’t intend to cause trouble. It was merely due to its large size that it attracted attention. Some bystanders provocatively approached it, causing it to suddenly lash out and kill one of them, triggering a panic." Having finished his explanation, he looked towards the profound figure ahead, waiting for the man's input. The man remained silent for a moment before speaking, "Your suspicions are correct. Our superiors have been aware of this for some time. However, as for the exact purpose of those beasts, there is no definitive conclusion yet." "But..." The man's voice suddenly stretched out. "The official stance of blaming the monsters isn't completely wrong either." "?" Listening to his senior brother's words, a large question mark seemed to pop up above Meng Mao's head. I wasn't wrong, and neither is the official stance. Then who is wrong? He didn't understand, so he lowered his head respectfully and said, "Your junior is ignorant; please enlighten me, senior brother." Because his head was bowed, the senior brother turned more fully to regard him. Seeing his respectful demeanor, a smile tugged at his lips despite himself. But soon he composed himself, turning back with a cold voice as he explained, "Indeed, some nefarious entities took advantage of the situation, stirring up chaos to further their own agendas." On hearing this, Meng Mao's expression revealed some enlightenment. "I see..." He murmured to himself. The senior brother continued, "However, the beasts in the mountains have also benefitted from the recent surge in spiritual energy, birthing many intelligent creatures." "The vast mountains behind our Dragon Tiger Mountain have been particularly active lately, with some restlessness." Hearing this, Meng Mao frowned, "What should we do? Do we need to ask for assistance from the authorities? After all, we cultivators..." His words were cut short by the man's raised hand. Maintaining his position with his back to everyone, the voice was cold but exuded undeniable confidence. "No worries. I will intervene." Just six short words, but they greatly invigorated Meng Mao. He thought to himself, as expected of my senior brother, check out this unyielding spirit! Admiration flashed in his eyes, his tone becoming more fervent. "Having met you in this life, senior brother, I have no regrets!" At that moment, the senior brother finally turned around slowly. He calmly took in Meng Mao’s excitement. But the man's face remained serene, with an invisible ripple of amusement. He placed his hands behind his back, frowning slightly. "In times of great events, one must remain calm and collected. Curb your impulsive nature." This mild reprimand jolted Meng Mao back to soberness. The senior brother, despite being brilliant, had a penchant for lecturing people. And always with such stern authority, making one worried about getting into trouble for the slightest misstep. This was why he initially felt a bit of trepidation towards interacting with his senior brother. He mumbled, not daring to say more, scratching his head to alleviate his embarrassment. "Just caught up in the moment, senior brother, your fearless spirit moved me. Got a bit carried away, hehe..." Meng Mao gave a couple of nervous laughs. Fortunately, his senior brother didn't press further, just nodded slightly. "Alright, nothing more. You may go now." "Yes." Meng Mao responded quietly and obediently departed. Once he left, the secluded room was suddenly filled with suppressed chuckles. "Heh heh heh..." Then, the senior brother coughed lightly, straightened his expression, and from beneath the meditation mat pulled out a slim booklet. He opened the booklet, found the phrases 'merely a breeze' and 'no worries, I will intervene,' and crossed them off. Having done this, he flipped further back and found most were already crossed out. Musing, he rubbed his chin and spoke to himself. "Tsk, not enough, need to find more phrases from the village below..." ... ... Tonight, Chen An rarely dreamt. He knew why he dreamt. During the day, Eileen, who held the power of a god, could stir one's emotions and awaken the deepest buried thoughts. In the quiet night, absent the clamor of the day. One’s thoughts became sensitive. Even the slightest sensation could be magnified. The dream had barely begun when Chen An chose to wake himself up. Because tonight's dream was one he did not wish to continue. Reflecting on the hastily glimpsed scene in his dream, Chen An sat up, leaning against the bedhead, somewhat lost in thought. It must have been the third lifetime. That life was too harsh. So harsh that even now, Chen An didn’t want to touch it deliberately. It was from the third life onward that Chen An chose to lock away the memories of each life. Not truly sealed away, just covered with a filter, allowing him to forget and live anew unless he intentionally revisited them. In those memories, both had lived too harshly. In the first two lives, no matter what, Chen An had some foundation to rely on. Whether as a scholar in the first life or a priest in the second, both roles provided a stable life initially. But not the third. Watching the girl progressively tainted by blood, descending into the abyss in that quagmire was something Chen An least wanted to remember. The helpless sense of defeat, he never wished to experience again. The young man turned his head towards the window. The moonlight was bright and clear. Moved by thought, he summoned the system. "System, what is going on?" A response quickly echoed in his mind. "What do you mean 'what's going on'?" Chen An frowned, "Don't play dumb with me." "Why are they able to find their way here? Weren't they supposed to become dominant figures in their worlds?" The system corrected, "Not dominant, but leading characters." "All the same, don’t quibble." Chen An, unusually irritable. He should have asked the system this question when Luo Cong An appeared. At that time, he assumed Luo Cong An was an exception, persistently determined as she was. But now, it seemed, what he did back then must have left a significant impact on them. They held onto the memory so much that they pursued him across worlds, even if just for one more glimpse. "The leading characters are independent beings, with their own thoughts. Regardless of urgency, it has nothing to do with me." Faced with the system's evasion of responsibility, Chen An coldly retorted, "Then why didn’t you tell me sooner?" The system, lacking justification, sternly replied, "You didn’t ask!" (End of Chapter)