Reincarnated as the Death Spider Queen, sacrificing Bibi Dong at the start

Nan Feng swirled the empty wine glass in his hand and smiled at Bibi Dong in his spiritual sea:

"Are you satisfied with this generous gift?"

"The blame was firmly placed on Qian Xunji, making him a sinner for all time, and Qian Daoliu was forced to bow his head."

"I've also taken back the power of the Elders' Hall for you."

Nan Feng counted on his fingers:

"Golden Crocodile and his gang of old fogies have been put in solitary confinement; the remaining Demon Bear, Ghost Leopard, Serpent Spear, and Porcupine, although still Golden Crocodile's men, after today's scare, they wouldn't dare to go against you even if they had ten lives; as for Moon Pass and Ghostly Phantom, they were originally our best friends."

"Most importantly..."

Nan Feng sat up straight, the smile in his eyes becoming more meaningful:

“From this day forward, you, the Pope, are no longer the agent of charity from thousands of families, nor are you the saint who relies on the legacy of the previous Pope.”

"You are the Pope unanimously chosen by all the Soul Masters in the world, the leader who is righteous and right, and the enlightened ruler who is in accordance with the will of Heaven and restores order."

"Your legitimacy has been completely freed from that filthy family and has become the will of all people."

"From now on, in this Spirit Hall, whatever you want to do, no one but yourself can stop you."

In the sea of ​​her mind, Bibi Dong looked at the spirited man outside and felt an indescribable emotion welling up inside her.

Shock, gratitude, relief... and a deep sense of complexity.

He really did it.

In one night, all the mountains that had been weighing on her for over a decade, suffocating her, were toppled down in the most insane and decisive way.

"……Thanks."

Bibi Dong's voice was soft, yet heavy.

"Don't thank me yet."

Nan Feng waved his hand, his expression suddenly turning serious. His heterochromatic eyes stared directly into the body's eyes through the mirror.

There's something I must remind you of.

"Everything has its advantages and disadvantages."

"Although I helped you seize power today and raised a banner called benevolence and righteousness for you, this banner... is very heavy."

"The Spirit Hall used to follow the path of tyranny. Qian Xunji, that hypocrite, was full of benevolence and morality, but his heart was full of wickedness and depravity. He wanted to have his cake and eat it too, but what happened? You saw it too, he crashed and burned and will be infamous for eternity."

"And today, I have placed you on a moral altar."

"That means that from now on, your style of doing things, and even the entire policy of the Spirit Hall, must be completely changed."

“You can no longer use those underhanded methods as you used to. At least on the surface, you must be cleaner and more benevolent than anyone else.”

"You must be a true gentleman."

"Or rather... you should be a true gentleman who, even with a magnifying glass, no one can find any fault with him."

Bibi Dong frowned in her sea of ​​consciousness: "You mean, I'm going to be bound by this so-called reputation?"

"It's not a constraint, it's a price to pay."

Nan Feng corrected:

"Raising the banner of morality to win people's hearts, seize benefits, and win the hearts of heroes from all over the world is certainly a huge gain. But in return, you will inevitably have to bear the shackles that come with this morality."

"You can no longer arbitrarily exterminate entire families, you can no longer start wars without cause, and you can no longer trample on the rules because of personal preferences."

"This is a true gentleman."

"For every gain, there is a loss."

Nan Feng's lips curled into a mocking smile:

"If you raise this flag and enjoy the support of the world, but then turn around and are unwilling to bear this constraint, and continue to do things your own way, and continue to engage in conspiracies and tricks like Qian Xunji."

"That's like slapping yourself in the face."

"That's the next Chihiro."

"That's a real hypocrite."

At this point, Nan Feng lay back down on the soft couch, closed his eyes,

"I've already paved the way for you."

"I've handed you the knife too."

"As for what comes next, do you want to be a sage ruler revered by all, whose words and deeds are consistent, or do you want to repeat the same mistakes, inherit Qian Xunji's disgusting mantle, and become a hypocrite who could collapse at any moment..."

That's your own business.

In the sea of ​​spirit, Bibi Dong remained silent for a long time.

Looking at the man outside, who seemed to have been unburdened and was sprawled on the bed without any regard for his image, a trace of confusion flashed in her complicated eyes.

"how about you?"

Bibi Dong's voice echoed softly:

"You went to such great lengths, even putting yourself in the spotlight, to pave the way for me."

What do you want me to do?

"I?"

Nan Feng rolled over, adjusting to a more comfortable position. He rested his hands behind his head, gazing at the exquisite relief carvings above the bedchamber, and said casually:

"I don't care."

“Bibi Dong, you need to understand that I am your collaborator, your support, and even your henchman, but I do not want to be your life mentor.”

"I'll help you solve your problems and hand you the knife. But I won't give you any advice, much less interfere with your decisions."

"If you want to become a saint, to use benevolence to influence the world, and to build a truly just and righteous Spirit Hall, I will help you. I will help you eliminate the darkness that blocks your way and help you uphold the banner of morality."

"If you find all of this boring, if you still hate this world, want to destroy the Spirit Hall, and even want to drag the entire continent down with you..."

Nan Feng shrugged:

"Then I'll help you too."

“I will help you pass the torch, help you dig the hole, and even help you light the fuse myself.”

Chapter 94 Trust itself is a meaningless false proposition.

……

Bibi Dong was stunned: "Why? What good will this do you?"

"It's neither good nor bad."

Nan Feng said calmly:

"For me, it doesn't really make any difference; it's just a choice."

"In the past, you had no choice."

"You are Qian Xunji's student, the Holy Maiden of the Spirit Hall, a pawn manipulated by fate. Your life has only been about being chosen; you have never lived for yourself even for a single day."

"But now, things are different."

"I've flipped the table for you, changed the rules, and taken back the power."

"I helped you gain the power to choose."

"So, how to choose, which path to take, is not important."

"The important thing is..."

Which one do you prefer?

"As long as it's your own choice and it makes you feel good, then it's right."

Within the sea of ​​spirit, Bibi Dong stared blankly at him, as if something in her heart had shattered, while something else was quietly sprouting.

After a long silence, her eyes reddened slightly, and her voice held a hint of awkwardness and tentativeness:

"Why...why are you suddenly being so nice to me?"

"Didn't you always force me before? You always made sarcastic remarks to me, and even tried to take control of my body."

"Why are you all going along with me now?"

"what……"

Upon hearing this, Nan Feng couldn't help but laugh out loud, his laughter tinged with helplessness and self-deprecation.

"Little Dongdong, why is your memory as bad as my spider brain?"

“I’ve told you many times before, my principles have never changed.”

Nan Feng held up a finger and waved it in front of his eyes:

“When it comes to our safety, when it comes to matters of life and death, I won’t budge an inch. Even if you cry and scream that you’re going to die, I’ll just slap you unconscious and do things my way. There’s no room for discussion on that.”

"But... as long as it doesn't involve safety issues, as long as it's not the kind of stupid thing that would kill us instantly."

"Then I don't mind making concessions, and I don't even mind spoiling you."

"If doing things your way makes you happier and reduces the resentment in your heart, then..."

"So, when we really face a life-or-death situation in the future, will you listen to my advice, stop arguing with me, and cooperate with me to save your life..."

"Then this is the most cost-effective deal."

Nan Feng sighed, looking as if to say, "I'm very rational."

“I have always done it this way.”

“My purpose, my course of action, and my principles have been clearly and plainly laid out before you from the very first day we met.”

"I never intended to harm you. I just wanted to help you live and live a better life."

At this point, Nan Feng paused, looked at himself in the mirror, and helplessly shrugged:

"But you don't believe me."