Dark Light Chaser.

Chapter 122 Mental Change
After listening to Jin Ping'an's confession, Ai Liang's expression remained unchanged.

He said very calmly, "If this continues, you will regret it sooner or later."

Call me arrogant or self-satisfied, we'll deal with the future later... At least for now, I can't turn a blind eye to those victims.

"I want to ask you a question."

Ai Liang squatted down in front of Jin Ping'an, looking him straight in the eye: "The people you call missing are victims, but am I not a victim too, since you dragged me into this mess?"

"You know the dangers of the investigation, but because of your own incompetence, you still want to drag me into it. Do you think the lives of the victims are lives, but the lives of those who assist are not?"

"not like this!"

Jin Ping'an gritted his teeth and said resolutely, "I won't let you come with me to investigate. I just want you to help me deduce some clues. I promise, if something unexpected happens, even if it means death, I will die before you!"

Jin Ping'an gripped his pants tightly with both hands, his gaze fixed firmly on Ai Liang.

Unfortunately, before he could observe Ai Liang's expression, Ai Liang had already gotten up.

Ultimately, you still can't guarantee the safety of the assistant.

Ai Liang left those words behind and turned to leave.

This time, no matter how much Jin Pingan called out to him, he didn't turn around.

……

Back home, Ai Liang changed her shoes and went to the balcony. Ye Qing wasn't on the balcony next door; she must have already gone back to her bedroom to sleep.

Jin Ping'an's words kept echoing in Ai Liang's ears. He looked at his hands, his calm face showing no emotion.

The full moon in the sky is very bright, but it's useless for the moon to be bright at night.

It can only let people see light at most, and it can't even illuminate a slightly dark corner. Places that are not clear can still not be seen.

Ai Liang's original intention in coming to Qianhua City was to get away from the malice of Neva City.

Unexpectedly, in recent years, Chika City has become so chaotic due to the influence of Neva City.

From the moment he arrived in Chihwa City, he tried his best to avoid contact with the city's underworld.

He didn't want to see this darkness again, lest it reignite the murderous intent he had finally managed to calm.

But if I don't want to see it, if I don't look at it, does that mean the darkness doesn't exist?
Ai Liang stood on the cramped balcony, looked up at the sky outside the window, and remained silent for a long time.

At this moment, the security window is like a huge shackle, imprisoning him in the small space of the balcony.

Ai Liang thought that after five years of venting her bloodlust and then five years of living a normal and peaceful life, she could return to her former self.

Reality, however, was completely different from his plan.

In the month after her consciousness returned to her body, Ai Liang was indeed able to clearly feel joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness, and would react accordingly.

Especially in the first few days after he emerged from the ground, he would even take the initiative to comfort people.

However, the emotional outburst brought about by this return of consciousness began to slowly subside over time, and he returned to his previous stagnant state of mind.

Matter determines consciousness; it seems his body has become accustomed to a state of being without desires.

As Marx said in his previous life, correct consciousness can guide people to carry out practical activities effectively, while incorrect consciousness will lead people's activities astray.

Ai Liang's subjective initiative is too dangerous.

If Ai Liang craves emotional feedback and seeks stimulation, under intense stimulation, she may easily activate the switch to kill if she is not careful.

Those who have witnessed the evil in human nature will meet one of four fates.

The first type is the meaningless evil in itself, the person who seeks chaos.

The second type is those who, upon realizing the inherent evil in human nature, give up on themselves and join the movement.

The third type is those who cannot stand the inherent evil in human nature, but for various reasons, they do not take action and instead stand by and watch coldly.

The last type is the idealist who, despite knowing that human nature is inherently evil, still strives to make themselves and the world a better place.

Ten years ago, Ai Liang was the second type of person. In order to vent his emotions, he chose to use private law to punish others and became a throat-slitting maniac who used violence to fight violence.

Ai Liang is now the third type of person. He clearly remembers that when he tortured and killed the masked man, he was smiling the whole time. He was a smiling killer seeking self-liberation.

In order to avoid completely degenerating into a serial killer, he now chooses to turn a blind eye and a deaf ear to the suffering in the underworld, becoming a conformist.

Jin Ping'an is the last type of person; he has strong empathy.

Regardless of the surrounding environment, no matter how much malice he endures, even when his own life is in danger under the shadow of malice, he always pursues the light of kindness.

Just like the protagonists of those action-packed manga, they single-mindedly stick to their beliefs.

People with firm beliefs, whether good or evil, usually have a very strong influence.

To be honest, Jin Ping'an's words only slightly touched Ai Liang.

Rather than saying it moved Ai Liang, it was more accurate to say it aroused Ai Liang's own vigilance.

Ai Liang vaguely realized his mental state. In order to suppress the violence brought about by five years of killing, his rationality was in an overwhelming dominant position.

While suppressing his negative emotions, his feelings were also gradually disappearing. Things that used to bring him emotion and pain had now become trivial matters in Ai Liang's eyes.

For example, Gao Fuye's fatherly love for Gao Jiajia will still touch him before his consciousness returns to his body.

However, Ai Liang's consciousness began to grow increasingly cold due to the influence of her body.

If he were to return to the day he discovered Gao Jiajia's body, he wouldn't even glance at the weeping Gao Fuye.

Ai Liang didn't find this change inappropriate, but it was precisely this subtle and unfamiliar change, which she herself didn't think was problematic, that was the most terrifying.

The night is deep.

Ai Liang returned to his bedroom. He didn't sleep that night; he just lay on the bed staring at the ceiling all night.

Having just escaped the mire of Neva City, they are now about to jump into the mire of Thousand Flower City.

Anyone would hesitate in that situation.

……

Early the next morning, Ai Liang arrived at the deserted street.

On a bench by the street, a figure leans quietly against the back of the chair.

The person sitting on the bench was none other than Jin Ping'an.

He did not give up trying to persuade Ai Liang.

After their unpleasant parting last night, Jin Ping'an found a random bench nearby and stayed there all night.

He planned to plead with Ai Liang again the next day, but his tired mind, driven by alcohol, still couldn't resist the drowsiness.

"Wake up."

Ai Liang raised her hand and nudged his shoulder.

Jin Ping'an, who was already in a light sleep, was instantly awakened by Ai Liang's push.

He looked up and saw Ai Liang standing in front of him.

Jin Pingan patted his head, looked around blankly, and then pinched himself to make sure this wasn't a dream.

His face lit up with surprise and anticipation, and he said in a hoarse voice, "You..."

"Come with me to the nearby bank."

Ai Liang interrupted him.

(End of this chapter)