PNB Chapter 117 Demons and sprites 21
Chapter 117 Demons and sprites 21
"Resurrection...and eternal life?" Shen Yan repeated in a low voice, and then couldn't help chuckling: "It's really greedy and arrogant enough."
Resurrection from death and immortality, these may be two words that human beings will never give up their pursuit of.
Throughout the birth of human society, the pursuit of these two things has never stopped. In ancient times, there was seeking immortality, and today there is medical science, and those great or absurd deeds are all derived from human beings. Just a desire to live.
Yamata no Orochi didn't expect Shen Yan to have such a reaction. After all, with Shen Yan's high level of moral standards, the other party's demands should be enough to anger him.
Perhaps it was because Yamata no Orochi never needed to hide his emotions, his expression was unexpectedly easy to understand, and Shen Yan couldn't help chuckling when he saw it: "Why, do you think I will be angry?"
Yamata no Orochi didn't care that Shen Yan saw through his thoughts, and readily admitted: "Yes, I'm very surprised."
Shen Yan narrowed his eyes slightly, and a cold smile appeared on the corner of his lips: "Who do you think I am? Why should I be angry?"
"You care about human beings very much, to the point that... I even suspect that you are human." Yaqi Orochi's answer made Shen Yan sigh at his sensitivity.
But it is naturally impossible for Shen Yan to blow up his vest.He just smiled and said: "I admit, I do prefer humans. But what does it have to do with this matter?" Shen Yan raised his eyes to Yamata no Orochi, and looked into those deep purple eyes: "I He has never been stingy with the greatest malicious speculation about the inferior roots of human beings."
Yamata no Orochi couldn't help being dumbfounded for a moment: "...then why do you prefer them so much?"
"Because the diamonds in the mud are more dazzling." Shen Yan replied without thinking, and then he added: "Of course, I am not interested in finding that diamond in a mud. It's not worth getting angry about. I hate people who despise life, but I don't like people who are greedy."
This is the difference between hatred and ignorance, and Yamata no Orochi immediately realized some differences in cognition between himself and Shen Yan: "Why?" one.Because the usual behavior pattern of human beings that he has observed over the years seems to be completely inapplicable to him, but... He obviously looks no different from ordinary people.
Yamata no Orochi felt that he seemed to have encountered an unprecedented problem in his snake life-what kind of existence is Shen Yan?If it is said that his initial sideways glance at Shen Yan originated from the touch of the cold sword that pierced into his body many years ago, then after his gaze first touched this Fusangshen who originated from the ten-fist sword, he immediately Already forgot my original intention.His very existence already attracted His full attention.
It was a mysterious feeling, but he knew that it was the answer to the sense of lack that he had been looking for all along.
Accompanied by the evil thoughts of this world, he originally thought that watching the long farce performed by humans and gods would be the only pleasure in his long life, until Shen Yan appeared.From unreasonable touch to deeper and deeper interest, Yamata no Orochi thinks, maybe this world is not so boring?
Shen Yan didn't notice Yamata no Orochi's distraction. After all, every time those purple eyes appear in them, there are layers of mist. Although they are not as tempting as the abyss, once they want to explore the truth behind them, they will inevitably Get lost in it.Shen Yan didn't explore the idea of the evil god's psychological changes, he just followed his own mind and answered every question: "Because it's not shameful, it's just instinct."
Seemingly aware of Yamata no Orochi's confusion, Shen Yan explained: "Survival is an instinct, no matter how obsessed you are with it, it is not shameful, because the existence of life itself is because of this will to survive. .Every struggle, every meal, and even every breath, in the final analysis, the body is expressing the same appeal—do not want to die.”
"It's not just human beings. Wolves hunt, rabbits dig holes, and everything reproduces. These so-called instincts are all for the continuation of life. If we talk about the meaning and reason of all these things, they are just greedy for life after all. .”
"Of course, humans are especially greedy among them."
Yamata no Orochi suddenly understood Shen Yan's thoughts. He didn't hate the other party's demands for life, he just hated him for hurting other lives for his own unrealistic illusions about life.Because no matter whose life it is, his life is extremely precious, and he disapproves of unnecessary and unjust killings.
But what is "justice"?
Yamata no Orochi suddenly sneered and lost his original interest: "In the end, it's just a layer of self-deception for cruel selfishness. Tian Yu Yu Zhan, you are the same."
Shen Yan looked up, but there was no panic in his eyes as he expected: "Who is not?"
The sneer that Yamata no Orochi had been talking about suddenly froze.
"All 'justice' and 'injustice' are nothing more than definitions relative to a certain person or some people. Living in the world, every second of living is plundering other people's resources to create their own value, eight Qi, in the world, people always have a position. Just like you, no one can be alone." Shen Yan's words seemed to beat the drums in his heart, yes, no one can be alone.
Yamata no Orochi was silent for a moment, but suddenly laughed, and the louder and louder he laughed, the more he couldn't stop laughing, even laughing so much that Shen Yan worried that he would suddenly burst into laughter and die of laughter.However, fortunately, it was just an illusion. He quickly stopped laughing, but it was a smile on his face that stayed on for a long time: "You are right, we are all the same. It is just for survival and selfishness." Poor Leigh."
Shen Yan said dumbly: "Poor? Lord Baqi, what misunderstanding do you have about your own existence? If you are all poor people, then what are these human beings who are struggling to survive?"
"Perhaps as you said, people struggling in this filthy world are pitiful, but everyone who is struggling to live, everyone who is still struggling to embrace this filthy world, they are their own warriors. This is how they live value and significance."
Is being alive a value in itself?Yamata no Orochi couldn't help being in a trance for a second. Is this why you are so in awe and respect for life?He couldn't understand the feelings that Shen Yan said, but he was indeed shocked by the power contained in Shen Yan's words-"... If you say that, then prove to me, how can human beings let go? You are worth the effort of planning for them."
Shen Yan couldn't help laughing when he heard the words: "What, you obviously didn't listen to anything at all."
Shen Yan complained casually, and didn't bother with the matter anymore, no matter how things were said, it was enough that things were developing in a direction that was beneficial to him.
But having said that, Shen Yan led Yamata no Orochi to sit in the corridor, pointed to a paper to make tea, and then asked: "The person who will not hesitate to use blood sacrifices to pray for your favor, his story should not be as good as yours. It's that simple, right?"
Yamata no Orochi took his seat with ease, but he couldn't help raising his eyebrows when he heard the words: "I think you can guess it."
"A guess is just a guess after all. As the person involved, you must know the truth of the matter better?" Shen Yan smiled lightly and took the teacup handed over by the paper, nodding his head in thanks.
Yaqi Orochi also took the teacup, nodded slightly, then lowered his eyes, and recalled: "If this is your wish, then this is a very boring story..."
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Fujiwara Yizhou, the son of the regent Shira Fujiwara Michitaka and the three senior servants and high-ranking noble sons, he can be said to have had a golden spoon in his mouth since birth.
Fujiwara Yizhou was 11 years old. On the same day, he was promoted from the top five, and then he was promoted all the way under the escort of his father. At the age of only 20, he was already the Minister of the Interior. It can be said that the scenery is boundless.His family background, background, and father's love made him walk the path of power that many people can't finish in a lifetime at the age of only 20, but his youthful glory did not build him a broad road to the top.
Perhaps it is a common problem of being young and proud, idealism, strictness, and arrogance, these qualities are vividly reflected in Fujiwara Ishu.Even after his father became seriously ill, even his aunt Higashisanjoin complained about him, and finally chose to support Fujiwara Michijo, and jointly pushed him out of Kyoto.
Amnesia in the officialdom is not a bad thing for Fujiwara Yizhou, after all, he is still young, he can use this time to settle himself, and then make a comeback, after all, he is also a member of the Fujiwara family anyway.However, perhaps because he has been used to smooth sailing since he was a child, the fear of being sent out has filled his heart, making him forget to think. He sneaked back to Beijing many times when he was attacked by the Taoist priest and other political opponents, and was sent out many times. Jing, can be said to have lost all face.
However, his struggle did not bring the result he wanted, and even, until he came to his senses, his mother died of illness in Kyoto during his frustration.This is tantamount to a bolt from the blue for Fujiwara Ishu.In less than two years, both parents died, and even several younger sisters were implicated by him, especially the queen's half-sister Stingzi who was the most affected-Michijo Fujiwara even took advantage of the emptiness. And he raised Akiko Fujiwara as the middle palace!
One queen and two queens!Fujiwara Yizhou couldn't even figure out whether Mr. Fujiwara was really humiliating him or the Fujiwara family.But it is undeniable that Fujiwara Akiko's superior position and even being favored is definitely a huge blow to him and his sister Dingzi.
So due to various reasons and pressures, Fujiwara Yizhou made another faint move. While preparing to recover, he turned his attention to the power of ghosts and gods——
In such a situation, Yamata no Orochi entered his sight.
Shen Yan didn't know whether to say that he was in a hurry or that he responded to every request. Anyway, compared with those wild evil gods who may not necessarily do things after taking things, Yamata no Orochi's honorable name is loud enough, and his reputation is also enough Good—after all, He was suppressed in a narrow space and could not escape, so it is better to respond to some strength and use those crazy people to watch more farces in the world to relieve boredom.
In short, Fujiwara Yizhou successfully caught up with Yamata no Orochi through sacrifices.Became a glorious believer of the evil god. However, the evil of the evil god is that he will never tell you what taboos you should not touch... Because of the benefits obtained from the previous sacrifices, Fujiwara Yi Zhou has gradually tasted the sweetness, and his appetite is getting bigger and bigger, but he still hasn't lost his mind, and he didn't make those wishes that are easy to be caught by others, but aimed at the goal that even if people find out, they are likely to be Seduced by immortality and resurrection.
No one can escape the temptation of the two, and Fujiwara Yizhou firmly believes that even if he is discovered, he can still persuade that person to join him.Moreover, Fujiwara Yizhou also has other hidden hopes, maybe his mother, his father, his reliance, they can all come back...
Obviously, though, what he thinks is always just what he thinks.
Shen Yan let out a long sigh, looked up at Yamata no Orochi, and smiled helplessly, everything seemed to be clear: "You didn't reply to his sacrifice, he thought it was because the sacrifice was not enough, so..."