Secular world: My destiny has no taboos

Chapters 585 and 595: The Five Rats Reunite

"You seem to have killed a Wuchi?"

The snow rabbit's voice was cold and clear, completely different from its previous one, as if another soul was residing inside its body and speaking.

Lin Beixuan looked at the snow rabbit and already knew who was speaking.

Rabbit (卯兔) - Moon Goddess.

"A golden gate opened in Changzhou, and a [something] walked out from inside." Lin Beixuan said calmly, taking a sip of tea from the stone table.

"Well done." Divine light continued to emanate from the Snow Rabbit: "We must not let those things behind the door come out and pollute the mortal world."

"I've come here to tell you something." Yukito was as aloof as the snow on a high mountain, his eyes distant and unfathomable.

“Coincidentally, I also have some things I'd like to ask you.” Lin Beixuan met his gaze without any hesitation.

Their eyes met, and the snow rabbit's ears twitched slightly, a faint smile on its face: "You want to ask me about the other mortal masters?"

"The Immortal Lord's strategies are divinely brilliant!"

"If the Immortal Lord knows, please inform me of their information."

Snow Rabbit slowly shook its head. Seeing this, Lin Beixuan thought that Rabbit didn't want to tell him, so he frowned slightly.

"The Immortal Lord should know why I sought them out."

"Don't misunderstand." Snow Rabbit waved his hand: "I shook my head not because I didn't want to tell you where they are, but because even without me telling you, you've already had quite a few interactions with them along the way."

"Why don't you think about it carefully?"

Hearing what Mao Tu said, Lin Beixuan slowly fell into deep thought.

Besides the four mortal masters—the Heavenly Gang Venerable, the Spirit Pivot Great Sage, the Yin-Yang Mystic Official, and the Guanghan Immortal Lord before him—who else does he have connections with?

Leaving aside Chenlong for the moment, based on the information he had gathered, the other party should no longer exist in the mortal world and was most likely dead, but had left behind many good contingency plans, using the entire world as a tool.

And he is likely the most important link in that chain.

His parents may even have a close connection with Chenlong.

As for the other lay masters...

Lin Beixuan thought about it carefully, fragments of thoughts flashing through his mind.

First is the Rat - Old Man Kongyun.

He had no contact with the other party at all. If he had any interaction with the other party, it would be through the Five Rats.

Thinking of this, Lin Beixuan's eyes suddenly lit up as he looked at the panel in his mind.

The Twelve Sojournal Masters' Illustrated Guide contains information about the sojournal masters, which he can use to determine which sojournal masters he has interacted with.

"Old Man Kongyun, information unlocking level 5%".

"Illusory Heart God, information unlocking level 5%".

"Immortal with the Azure Beard, information unlocking progress 1%".

"True Lord Kumu, information unlocking level 0%".

"Daoist Lieyin, information unlocking level 0%".

……

It seems that besides the few mortal masters he has already met, there are still seven mortal masters that Lin Beixuan has truly come into contact with.

"In terms of the level of information unlocked, I have had indirect contact with the Rat, Ox, and Sheep to varying degrees."

"The Rat comes from the Five Rats, the Sheep should be from the time of the Dog-Skin Taoist, but where does the Ox come from?"

Lin Beixuan couldn't figure it out, just then, Mao Tu's voice appeared in his ear.

"It seems you've remembered."

Lin Beixuan's gaze returned to the snow rabbit, and he said calmly, "Then I wonder what brings you here, Immortal Lord?"

"I have come to you in the hope that you will give up being enemies with past dynasties."

Before Lin Beixuan could react to what Mao Tu said, Huang Shifu stood up in shock.

She has now realized that Snow Rabbit's current identity might be that person, but she did not expect that the other party would actually interfere in the affairs of the mortal dynasty.

Lin Beixuan stared at Mao Tu, his eyes turning somewhat strange: "Immortal Lord, are you planning to join the side of the past dynasties and become my enemy?"

The snow rabbit's tone remained unchanged, as if the Guanghan Immortal Lord attached to it had not been affected by his words at all.

"I am not joining any side, but given the current situation, wars between our own people can no longer break out on the land of China."

Snow Rabbit said solemnly, "According to my divination, it won't be long before the gate opens on a large scale. If the Northern Underworld Army launches an attack on the previous dynasties, regardless of who wins or loses, it will greatly weaken the strength of your human race."

Lin Beixuan raised an eyebrow: "If that's the case, why didn't the Immortal Lord stop me from starting a war against the Evil Spirit True Lord and the Purple Maiden Goddess back then?"

“There’s nothing wrong with you taking action against those two. Their hearts aren’t with the common people. Eliminating them in advance will actually help to unite the forces of the various states to fight against the world behind the gate.”

"What if I don't agree?"

Lin Beixuan tapped his fingers lightly on the stone table, and Xue Tu stopped speaking, making the atmosphere in the room instantly oppressive.

Huang Shi looked left and right, feeling that she was standing in the middle and was in the way. The oppressive atmosphere made her hold her breath.

Snow Rabbit remained silent for a long time before finally speaking: "If you don't agree, there's nothing I can do. I didn't come here to be your enemy."

Their eyes met, and a smile suddenly appeared on Lin Beixuan's lips.

"Thank you for your kind advice, Immortal Lord. I will consider it carefully."

After saying that, Lin Beixuan stood up, and the teacup on the stone table was gently pushed to the edge of the table by the airflow brought by his fingertips, but not a drop of tea was spilled.

His gaze swept over the snow rabbit, his tone revealing neither joy nor anger: "However, I think it's useless for Immortal Lord Guang to persuade me. If the Li Dynasty makes the first move, the Beiming Army will have no reason to back down."

In fact, even if Mao Tu hadn't come to persuade him, Lin Beixuan wouldn't have wanted to easily start a war with the Li Dynasty.

After Yang Tai, the King of Bingzhou, returned to the Red Dynasty, the power of the dynasty was strengthened once again. Both the number of people and the number of mortals, gods, and immortals on that side exceeded that of the Northern Underworld Army. Going to war now would not benefit him.

Moreover, Mao Tu is right about one thing: they should be more concerned about the power behind the gate than about fighting for territory.

The snow rabbit's ears twitched, and a barely perceptible sigh finally appeared in the voice of the Moon Immortal Lord.

"I am aware of that, and I will inform the relevant authorities."

"I hope you can gather the other mortals smoothly." "Many of them fell into a deep sleep because of the internal strife back then, and they probably don't know that the gate has returned. As long as you awaken them, they will be happy to help you."

With that, Xue Tu turned to Huang Shifu and said, "If possible, please take me to the Li Dynasty."

Huang Shifu's expression stiffened upon hearing this. She secretly glanced at Lin Beixuan and saw that Lin Beixuan was just smiling at her. So she took a deep breath and nodded emphatically.

"Thanks a lot."

The snow rabbit smiled, and the divinity surrounding it transformed into a hand that gently stroked Huang Shifu's head before disappearing.

At the same time, the snow rabbit shuddered, and its eyes returned to their previous clear and foolish look.

It turned its head, its long ears twitching frantically: "What happened? I think I spaced out for a moment."

"fine!"

Lin Beixuan patted Xue Tu's head and looked at Huang Shifu: "I didn't expect that we would have to part again so soon after we met!"

Huang Shifu fiddled with the hem of her clothes and forced a smile: "Yes, we haven't had much time to catch up before we have to part again."

Lin Beixuan looked at the stray hairs stuck to Huang Shifu's temples, raised his hand to brush them away for her, but his fingertips paused in mid-air, and finally turned into a wisp of air, blowing the stray hairs behind her ears.

"There isn't much of a grudge between the dynasties and the Northern Underworld Army. Your main purpose here is to deliver a message. Although I've never met Yang Guang, I think he's not intelligent enough to provoke the Northern Underworld Army at this time."

Upon hearing this, Huang Shifu looked at Lin Beixuan in surprise: "Manager... did you never intend to go to war with the Li Dynasty in the first place?"

Lin Beixuan shrugged: "I'm not stupid. I can tell what's more important. Besides, after fighting three major battles in a row, the Beiming Army needs to rest and reorganize."

"So you were just trying to scare the Immortal Lord?" Huang Shifu smiled.

Her strength was inherited from the Guanghan Immortal Lord, who could be considered her master. If Lin Beixuanzhen and the Guanghan Immortal Lord clashed, she would likely be caught in a dilemma, unsure of whom to side with.

"It's not just a bluff. If Yang Guangzhen sends troops to attack, the Beiming Army will have no choice but to accept the battle. It all depends on whether he prioritizes the well-being of the nation or his so-called imperial ambitions."

Lin Beixuan took out a jade pendant from his pocket and handed it to Huang Shifu.

"Although the Moon Goddess does not interfere in worldly disputes, she can still protect you. However, having the power to protect you is not enough; you must also have the will to draw your sword."

"On your trip to Jingzhou, you'll likely encounter some self-righteous fools. If you meet someone you want to kill but feel you can't defeat, just crush them."

Huang Shifu took the jade pendant, looked it over, and then carefully put it away, asking, "What is the purpose of this jade pendant?"

“I have stored a part of my spirit inside, which can help you kill when necessary.”

"Anyone below the level of a great deity may be killed!"

Lin Beixuan's tone was calm, but each word, when put together, exuded a murderous aura that sent chills down one's spine.

Huang Shifu stood there stunned for a long time. Although she had encountered many people who wanted to harm her along the way, including some desperate criminals, she had mostly taught them a lesson and never thought of killing them.

Lin Beixuan's words were filled with murderous intent, showing no regard for even mortals, gods, or immortals, and carrying a chilling, resolute tone.

"What exactly did the store manager experience in the secular world?" Huang Shifu couldn't help but wonder to himself.

Huang Shifu has keen senses. Although it was just a simple sentence from Lin Beixuan, she felt as if she were on the edge of a raging sea of ​​blood, watching the layers of blood-red waves rising up.

Lin Beixuan noticed the unusual expression on Huang Shifu's face and said after a moment of silence, "Of course, you can also communicate with me through the jade pendant, just like a mobile phone in our world."

"I understand, thank you, store manager!" Huang Shifu took a deep breath and looked at Lin Beixuan gratefully.

Lin Beixuan smiled, then led Huang Shifu back to the main hall of the city lord's mansion.

Fox Spirit was leaning against the desk reviewing the documents Hu Miao had just delivered when she saw Lin Beixuan and Huang Shifu return. She smiled and went over to them.

Looking at Huang Shifu's expression, she said, "It seems something unexpected has happened."

"excuse me!"

Huang Shifu cupped his hands in greeting to the Fox Spirit God, then turned to Lin Beixuan and said, "Shopkeeper, I'm leaving now!"

Lin Beixuan nodded: "I'll have the Fox Spirit God escort you out of Luozhou. As for the rest of the journey, that's up to you."

"Ok!"

After a brief encounter, they parted ways again, like two intersecting lines that, after meeting, went their separate ways.

No one knows when they will see each other again.

To this day, Lin Beixuan has spent far more time in the mortal world than in the present world. This state may continue until the problems of the world behind the door are completely resolved before he can return to normal.

He invested far more in the secular world than in the present world.

Xuan watched Huang Shifu's departing figure, and Lin Beixuan stood there for a long time.

"I need to go and do what I need to do now!"

……

Inside the exchange space of the Northern Underworld Army's treasure vault, five enormous rats of different colors lined up in a row.

The praying rat stands tall and proud, its snow-white fur swaying gently like silk, its eyes bright yet composed, surrounded by a faint auspicious cloud.

The Longevity Rat looks more robust. It was originally the leader of the Five Rats, but was later replaced by the Blessing Rat. However, it doesn't seem to care about the leader position. Its blue fur is like steel needles, and its eyes are sharp, like a ferocious beast from the northern wilderness.

"Brothers, it's been so long, I've missed you all so much!"

The Wealth-Welcoming Rat rubbed its hands together as it wandered among its brothers. At this moment, it seemed to be the oldest of the five rats, no longer as loud and boisterous as before, but rather like a cunning and unscrupulous merchant.

Lilu Rat dusted off the dust on its smooth purple fur. Now that it had joined the Divine Department, the rat had gained an air of officialdom. It wore an official hat and held a feather fan in its hand, giving it an air of composure in the face of adversity, remaining unfazed even if a mountain collapsed before it.

It stared at the Wealth-Welcoming Rat and joked, "I didn't expect that Lord Wealth-Welcoming, who manages the exchange space, would still think of us brothers. I thought that after you fell into such a huge treasure trove, you would sever ties with us."

Hearing the sarcastic remarks of the Lucky Rat, if it were the old Wealth-Welcoming Rat, it would definitely have immediately retorted.

But now, the Wealth-Welcoming Rat just smiled and pointed at the Prosperity Rat: "Brother, you've gotten so used to your high position in the Divine Department that you're resorting to your sarcastic remarks on me?"

Upon hearing this, the Lulu Rat smiled, its rat eyes fixed on the Wealth-Welcoming Rat, and lightly waved its feather fan: "What you did violated the rules. Although your brother can help keep an eye on you in the Divine Department, you'd better be careful yourself, lest the master punish you later."

Hearing this, the Wealth-Bringing Rat's smile faded slightly, and it pursed its lips: "I'm just doing this to make money in a way that's mutually beneficial. Why do you make it sound like I've done something wrong?"

"Alright, stop arguing!" The Blessing Rat then displayed the imposing manner of the eldest of the Five Rats.

It did not join any official department, but focused on cultivation. Now its strength is far greater than before, and it is the strongest of the Five Rats.

"Master is here!"

Suddenly, Jiangxishu, who was surrounded by fiery red light and had not participated in the quarrel between his brothers from beginning to end, raised his head and said with a look of anticipation in his eyes.

(End of this chapter)