Lu Wuming's answer was indeed too heavy.
But as he said, before his transmigration, his life was shrouded in darkness. During those dark times, he naturally thought that if he hadn't been born, he wouldn't have to endure such pain and despair.
So, what normal people would celebrate as a birthday, he saw as the very source of his despair.
As the words left his mouth, the atmosphere around them immediately grew heavy.
Especially Liu Buli, whose expression instantly turned even more grim. He frowned, saying nothing, but his gaze alone conveyed that he was at the peak of his anger and heartache.
Lu Wuming actually disliked being looked at by Liu Buli in that way.
Because whenever he wore that expression, it meant Liu Buli was unhappy.
In this regard, Lu Wuming was quite perceptive.
So, after a moment of silence, he forced a smile. With a slight crinkle of his eyes towards Liu Buli, he said, "But that was all in the past. Now, I'm indifferent to his existence. He did bring me countless torments, but I must admit, without him, I wouldn't have met you, Master. So, it's a wash. Don't worry, Master, even if I do encounter that person, I won't lose my mind and fight him to the death."
Lu Wuming thought that after saying this, Liu Buli would surely be a little happier.
But he hadn't expected that the more obedient and sensible he acted, the more pitiful and heartbreaking he appeared to Liu Buli.
Clenching his fingers into fists at his side, Liu Buli gritted his teeth and said, "Wuming, let's just let this matter take its course for now. At least for the time we're still in Yaoshi Valley, you must stay with me. If those guys come looking for you again, I'll face them with you. Maybe we'll get lucky and catch one alive, and then we'll have someone to ask about all these things we're pondering."
Lu Wuming nodded.
He didn't feel any danger from Liu Buli's arrangement. After all, with his Master by his side, he felt capable of protecting him. Therefore, there was no need for any unnecessary worries.
With that thought, Lu Wuming said, "Then let's pretend nothing happened and go back to sleep?"
Liu Buli thought for a moment and was about to nod and bid farewell.
Just then, Shen Muzhi, who had been silent for a long time, raised his hand. After a moment of hesitation, he asked, "You've been talking for so long, but there's one question I have that you haven't answered. In the novel you often talk about, was the Ghost King eventually dealt with? If so, how was it done?"
When this question was posed, Shen Muzhi expected to get an answer.
But to his surprise, Liu Buli and You Siqi's expressions simultaneously turned extremely awkward, as if he had asked a highly taboo question, and neither of them could answer.
Shen Muzhi hesitated for a moment, scratching his head, and asked with a frown, "What's wrong? Is that Ghost King difficult to deal with? Or did I not defeat him, or..."
"No," Liu Buli shook his head, interrupting his conjecture before he could say anything more ominous. Then, looking Shen Muzhi in the eye, he said earnestly, "Before I transmigrated, the novel hadn't reached that part yet. After I transmigrated, I don't know if it was written."
Having said that, Liu Buli looked towards You Siqi.
The pressure was all shifted to him, and You Siqi gave an awkward smile, rubbing his nose and saying, "Then it seems our transmigration times are about the same. You didn't see it, I didn't write it, and I haven't even had time to think about those plot points. So..."
Liu Buli nodded, delivering his conclusion as usual: "You really are useless."
You Siqi: ...
It wasn't his fault!
He was counting on that novel to make a living, so of course, he wouldn't finish it easily. The Ghost King, as the ultimate boss he had envisioned, it was perfectly reasonable that he hadn't figured out a way to defeat him yet.
Hearing their conversation, Shen Muzhi suddenly understood.
He smiled with a hint of helplessness and said, "So, unlike before when we acted according to a script, the opponents we'll face next are completely unknown entities, is that right?"
You Siqi nodded.
However, after thinking for a moment, he still struggled to add, "But you can't say that either. I don't think the Ghost King will appear so easily. According to normal circumstances, he should at least let us clear out some of his subordinates before he shows up, right?"
The others remained noncommittal about this idea.
If it were truly as written in the novel, with the Ghost King simply intending to conquer the human world, then it was indeed possible he would send some minions first to probe the situation.
But the problem now was clearly that the Ghost King had discovered the existence of his own son.
Whether it was their guess or the other reason, the Ghost King would likely come himself if he wanted to obtain Lu Wuming.
The pressure suddenly became immensely huge.
The few people exchanged glances and fell silent together again.
Finally, Liu Buli smiled again, waved his hand, and said, "I don't think we need to overthink it. Knowing the Ghost King's existence is already progress. We're not completely passive, which is great. Let's proceed as usual for the time being. Let the competitions continue. I'd like to see if the Ghost King dares to truly show himself in front of so many people in the cultivation world."
Shen Muzhi considered his words and found them reasonable.
He asked You Siqi for more information about the Ghost King, but since it was content he hadn't delved into before his transmigration, he couldn't provide much useful information.
Seeing that all the questions had been asked, Liu Buli bid farewell and left Shen Muzhi's courtyard. On the way back, pulling Lu Wuming along, he felt his palm being gently squeezed.
He looked back to see Lu Wuming looking at him with some nervousness.
Seeing his pitiable expression, Liu Buli couldn't help but smile and playfully asked in a low voice, "What's wrong, Wuming? Who bullied you with that expression?"
Lu Wuming shook his head.
He thought for a moment and asked with some hesitation, "Master, will the things you were talking about earlier hurt you?"
"No," Liu Buli answered very decisively. "I will do my best to ensure my own safety, so you must not do anything foolish. Stay by my side honestly, and don't try to challenge those ghost race members alone, understand?"