Portents of the future (2/3)

"Xiao Xi?"

After a day of training, Lu Huaijin walked out of the combat zone covered in mud.

Then she spotted it immediately—the little girl sitting alone on the edge of the reservoir —Li Xi.

As Li Boyang's disciple, Lu Huaijin naturally recognized the little girl who had been adopted by Li Yu and Chen Yun.

Lu Huaijin not only recognized her, but also knew that her current appearance was merely a disguise.

Once she takes off the feathered robe personally sewn by Li Boyang, Xiao Xi will revert to her demigod form with snake hair and a snake tail.

"Elder sister?"

Upon hearing Lu Huaijin's voice, Xiao Xi immediately panicked and hid her hands behind her back.

Until Lu Huaijin walked up to Xiao Xi with a wicked grin.

She then timidly lowered her head, not daring to meet the other person's gaze.

Just as Lu Huaijin knew Xiao Xi, Xiao Xi also knew Lu Huaijin.

As a student who is theoretically about to graduate, Lu Huaijin was already out and about.

Whenever there is an unexpected situation within the Hundred Lands Mountain Range area, Lu Huaijin will arrive at the scene immediately to handle it.

Rumor has it that Lu Huaijin has proposed more than once to establish a special "armed emergency response department" to handle disputes between humans and gods.

Unfortunately, Lu Huaijin's suggestion was rejected by Li Jingshu more than once.

The last time, Li Jingshu even brought Li Boyang's instructions, telling her to behave herself.

The Hundred Lands Mountain Range are not a "Hundred Lands Regional State".

Li Boyang does not need a violent organization to carry out his will.

Or more precisely, in this barbaric age where everyone can possess extraordinary powers.

The differences between individuals are too great, and the role of violent institutions is not as significant as imagined.

Especially for violent institutions like the military, which are "born with the mission of practicing violence," without proper and strong ideological guidance, they often have a counterproductive effect.

After all, manufacturing a nuclear bomb requires the complete industrial chain of a powerful industrial nation.

It's possible to create a powerhouse comparable to a nuclear bomb, yet all it takes is talent and effort—perhaps plus a few insignificant resources and hatred?

Now think about the armies of the 21st century that have already undergone modernization.

How many of them can correctly, or even simply refrain from, the abuse of their own force?

Furthermore, this is especially true in an era where the power of individuals varies so drastically.

Li Boyang had no confidence in establishing a violent organization with correct beliefs and guiding principles.

The difficulty involved is even more incredible than asking an elephant to empathize with an ant.

As for limiting the development and advancement of extraordinary powers?

Leaving aside whether Li Boyang could actually do that, even if he did, he would only be courting death.

The world is constantly moving forward.

To restrict one's own development in order to achieve a moment of peace is nothing more than quenching thirst with a mirage and waiting for one's doom.

Li Boyang is just an idealist, not the kind of sanctimonious hypocrite who ignores all external circumstances.

Force may not be necessary, but it must be possessed.

This is a very basic principle.

Even in that ancient country that implemented gun control in my previous life.

The so-called restriction on military force is only internal; its external military strength has always been among the world's top tier.

In this real-world mythological era, similar balances, and even healthy competition, are key aspects that Li Boyang focuses on in his thinking and construction of a new order.

It does not limit the power of individuals, and will actively create various conditions to help individuals become powerful.

Because it is the most powerful individual among them.

Li Boyang didn't even have the need to establish a violent organization to maintain his rule.

As long as the overall process continues to spiral upwards, Li Boyang will not actively interrupt it.

"A gentleman strives unceasingly for self-improvement, for every day is filled with vigorous activity."

If one day Li Boyang's will is no longer able to be implemented within the Hundred Lands Mountain Range region.

So whether the resistance comes from internal opposition or external threats, Li Boyang will accept his defeat with equanimity.

The Heavenly Dao are ever-changing; nothing is static.

When you become an outdated relic that can't keep up with the times, why not make a clean and decisive exit?

Who were you talking to just now?

After comforting Xiao Xi for a while, Lu Huaijin finally looked at the hand that was hidden behind her back.

Or more precisely, it was looking at the Thousand-Mile Voice Transmission Talisman tightly held in the other person's hand.

"A friend."

"I foresaw that he was in for some bloodshed, so I warned him in advance."

"Then he told me that his mother had cut his forehead, thus willingly accepting this fate."

Carefully answering Lu Huaijin's questions, Xiao Xi was clearly realizing for the first time that this method could be used to avert bloodshed.

"That's quite a clever trick, isn't it?"

Raising an eyebrow slightly, Lu Huaijin said with a hint of surprise.

Although Xiao Xi did not say who her friend was.

But how could the naturally cautious Lu Huaijin not know of Yinglong's existence?

However, because Xiao Xi's abilities are so unique, she has very few true friends, so the people around her have tacitly accepted Yinglong's interactions with her.

"So, did he avert the bloodshed you foresaw?"

Nodding blankly, Xiao Xi obediently answered truthfully.

"I only saw blood flowing from his forehead, and the wound was similar to what was predicted--"

At this point, Xiao Xi suddenly hesitated.

Upon seeing this, Lu Huaijin immediately understood, knowing that Xiao Xi must have something she hadn't said.

Xiao Xi's Divine Ability is [the Divine Ability of Knowledge of Past Lives], which allows her to truly see the past, present, and future.

Therefore, the methods used by Xuansu Shi to avert bloodshed might not be effective against Xiao Xi.

Putting everything else aside, the details of the scenes she saw alone contained an amount of information that no method of occupation could capture.

Making those pieces of information perfectly match is not something that can be achieved simply by making a cut between the eyebrows.

What else did you see?

She opened her mouth as if wanting to say something, but ultimately, Xiao Xi still expressed her judgment with some uncertainty.

"The sky... the sky has darkened."

"In what I saw, the entire sky was black, and there were wisps of Yin Qi all around, yet the sun still hung in the sky."

"His forehead was cut open and bleeding profusely, and he seemed to be crying?"

This is the most unreliable aspect of [Knowledge of Past Lives].

Everyone has their own expectations for the future, and they will interpret the same scene differently.

Unless that future moment actually arrives, no one can guarantee that their interpretation will be correct.

"The sky has completely darkened?"

After thinking for a moment, Lu Huaijin reached out and patted Xiao Xi's head, comforting her in a confident tone.

"Stop looking so sad."

"Your friend has a complicated background; he'll definitely be able to get out of danger."

Lu Huaijin wasn't simply trying to comfort Xiao Xi.

Given Yinglong's status and residence, Lu Huaijin really didn't know who would dare to provoke him.

"But-""

Looking up at Lu Huaijin's smiling face, Xiao Xi was finally infected by his smile and smiled too.

"Yes, I believe my sister."

As Xiao Xi said these words, her Heavenly Eye between her eyebrows slowly opened.

Countless images seemed to flash through my pupils, or perhaps countless possibilities for the future.

"He's Yinglong, he'll definitely be alright."

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