It had to be said.
The path of Seven Emotions Enter the Flame—intent of thought was far more useful than intent of rage.
Rage was certainly more distinct, and its reactions more intense.
But by the same token, apart from spell battles, when used in ordinary circumstances, rage left traces that were far too deliberate, far too obvious.
Thought was different.
Every living person thought.
In fact, the sharper a person's mind, the heavier the thoughts within their spirit.
At such times, so long as he mastered the techniques of "Seven Emotions Enter Speech," Liu Dongqing could wield the Heavenly Light Bewildering Spirit art with greater subtlety, like spring wind and rain, nourishing all things without a sound.
This path suited Liu Dongqing, who had been "taught" by Manager Hou, far better than the path of rage.
Just like at this moment.
Secretly maintaining righteous thoughts within himself, Liu Dongqing silently circulated the Heavenly Light Bewildering Spirit art. At the same time, he could calmly meet Meinu's gaze and gently lay out a reasonable argument—though in truth, it was a demand layered ever higher than before.
Yet somehow, as if possessed by ghosts and led by spirits, Meinu still agreed in the end.
Before she spoke, Liu Dongqing did not move.
But the instant her words fell.
With no haste, yet with movements clean and concise, carrying a decisiveness that allowed no further wavering or hesitation, Liu Dongqing took a single stride and moved behind Meinu.
And almost the instant he stood pressed close against her.
His hands had already firmly, precisely, and powerfully clasped the slender waist hidden beneath her broad Daoist robe.
This was the difficulty of traveling together on a jade talisman.
A single jade talisman was not incapable of carrying multiple people, but there was only