Supernatural Insight Eyes
Chapter 247: In the blink of an eye, a Buddha and a demon are born from a single thought.

Chapter 247: In the blink of an eye, a Buddha and a demon are born from a single thought.

The icy wilderness, breath turned to frost.

In a cave, the flickering firelight created a stark contrast to the freezing world outside, as if they were two different worlds.

A wild rabbit and a roe deer were roasting over the fire, the dripping fat sizzled, and as bubbles kept forming, a meaty aroma was released. The flesh gradually turned golden, the delicious meal was nearly ready.

The mysterious figure sat on a rock, eyes fixated on the roasting meat, glancing occasionally at the still unconscious Ye Qiu.

"You, with your cruel nature, why can’t you ever change?" The mysterious person spoke to the air, tone clearly filled with anger.

"You like playing the good guy, I prefer being the bad guy; is it wrong to do what one enjoys?" A cold voice followed, emanating from the mouth of the mysterious person.

The scene was somewhat eerie, the mysterious person was talking to himself, but the tone was distinctly different.

"But you shouldn’t have hurt him," the mysterious figure sighed, pointing at the unconscious Ye Qiu. Perhaps, after so many years, he felt helpless, yet unable to stop it. One body housed two souls, alas, neither could change the other.

"You dream of being a saint, and I aspire to be the devil. Don’t delude yourself into thinking you can change me," the cold voice echoed throughout the cave, followed by a scoff, "Actually, opposing you is quite interesting; I enjoy seeing you angry."

"Don’t forget, deep down we’re the same person," the one with the gentle tone said, his voice tinged with coldness.

"Heh, so what? You control the good thoughts, I control the bad ones; let’s keep to our own paths," replied the mysterious person with a cold tone.

"Yet you hurt him, a fine junior."

"I know why you’re interested in him, how you deliberately drew his attention in the park, even led him to the seaside. Don’t think I’m unaware of your ruse with the True Qi shield; you wanted to pass it on to him but feared I might kill him, hence the needless act."

"Am I right?"

After the cold tone finished, the warm tone resumed, "True, I did intend to teach him the True Qi shield. He hasn’t disappointed me. Although his True Qi shield is still immature, the fact that he managed to deduce so much on his own, I am quite satisfied."

"Why do you admire this youngster so much?" Surprisingly, the cold voice didn’t retort but instead asked a question.

"Because he resembles the master in his youth," the gentle voice responded with a hint of melancholy, and upon the mention of the word ’master’, the mysterious person with the cold voice stayed silent, his gaze turning even colder, evidently recalling past memories.

The one with the cold voice didn’t mention anything about the master, but only he knew the weight the master held in his heart.

"He’s not yet fit to be compared with the master at a young age. Today, you have control of the body, so I can’t kill him just yet, but if you wish to protect him forever, don’t let me take over the right to speak," the mysterious person with the cold voice laughed loudly and then fell silent.

Ye Qiu slowly regained consciousness, feeling as though his insides were tearing apart, the pain so intense he clenched his teeth and grimaced. Thankfully, the pain was a good sign, and despite the sweat forming on his forehead, Ye Qiu felt relieved; at least he was still conscious and alive.

"You’re awake, eat something," Ye Qiu heard the gentle voice of the mysterious person at his ear.

"Who are you, senior?" Ye Qiu could not fathom the other party and ventured tentatively.

"Hehe, it’s me, the senior who guided you on the True Qi Shield." Hearing this, Ye Qiu finally breathed a sigh of relief. He was very willing to deal with the mysterious person of good thoughts, but if it were that cold, sinister presence of evil thoughts, Ye Qiu would keep his distance respectfully.

"I know you know nothing about me. Those who hurt you said it was me, but it actually wasn’t me," the kind-hearted mysterious person explained.

"Senior, you won’t suddenly turn into that guy, will you?" Ye Qiu was still a bit apprehensive; that guy was not as amiable as the kind-hearted mysterious person before him—he was the type to attack upon sighting.

"For the time being, I have control over this body, so don’t worry. While he’s plunged into deep sleep, you may consult with me on anything about the martial path that you do not understand," the kind-hearted mysterious person said.

Hearing these words, Ye Qiu felt some hesitation. Staying by the mysterious person’s side might greatly advance his martial arts, but, correspondingly, the dark mysterious person could appear at any time and claim his life.

There were pros and cons, and Ye Qiu fell into a brief silence.

After a while, he finally said, "Thank you, senior. This junior will certainly not disappoint you."

Despite not knowing why the mysterious person wanted to guide him, it was a great opportunity. In the presence of such an expert, his martial arts could greatly improve. Even with the risk of death, Ye Qiu decided to stay and not miss this chance.

A Martial Artist is always battling against fate. If he were killed by the evil mysterious person, he, Ye Qiu, could only blame his ill fortune.

Ye Qiu chose to take the gamble; it wasn’t easy for his strength to reach its current level today. Missing the guidance of the benign mysterious person would mean missing the opportunity altogether.

In the eyes of the good-natured mysterious person, Ye Qiu’s application of the True Qi Shield was still at a beginner level. He had sought guidance before, and now with some slight alterations, the True Qi Shield had improved drastically.

"Qi originates from within and shields on the outside. To enhance your True Qi Shield, you must fully comprehend the intricacies of Qi and shield separately."

"True Qi is not merely a form of energy; it is also alive. If you can sense the life in True Qi, your True Qi Shield will reach new heights."

"As for you now, your understanding of the True Qi Shield is only basic; at best it can block knives, spears, clubs, and sticks. If you encounter bullets, I fear, it would break instantly."

The benevolent mysterious person instructed earnestly. Ye Qiu nodded, accepting the teaching as the senior was right—if his True Qi Shield were strong enough, his defense would not have been breached by Fujikawa Ueno’s blade. Ultimately, his skills weren’t up to par.

"Next, you must thoroughly understand True Qi and grasp the essence of the True Qi realm. Do not focus on one direction alone; understand that everything in the world has life, even if it is a form of energy, it has its own forces and principles."

"If you can comprehend this, even a direct and focused attack will not break your True Qi Shield. At that time, bullets and cannons will pose much less threat to you."

As the good-natured mysterious person shared these insights, they poured into Ye Qiu’s mind like enlightening nectar. Ye Qiu pondered it carefully—it made sense, and numerous epiphanies flashed through his mind.

The good-natured mysterious person did not disturb Ye Qiu, allowing him to reflect on his own. His role at the moment was merely that of a guide. Besides, Ye Qiu had long grasped the Ruyi True Qi, and with his slight guidance now, it was believed that Ye Qiu’s True Qi Shield would soon reach a new level.

The good-natured mysterious person looked at Ye Qiu with eyes full of expectation, hoping this young man would bring him a pleasant surprise.