Fellow Daoist! That scoundrel has written a new book again.

"You're just letting them go like that?"

Sect Leader Fang hadn't expected that Gu Yiguan would be able to tolerate such an outcome.

Looking down at Zhu Wuyao's reply, which consisted of only one short line:

"It is better to be taken away than to be trapped; it is better to be deceived than to be misled."

This is a story that Zhu Wuyao read in his previous life—"Well Has Benevolence".

Different people have different interpretations of this story, so there are different versions of the story of Jing Youren.

But the general meaning is the same.

The story goes that a virtuous person fell into a well. As someone who pursues righteousness, you were told about this. Would you sacrifice yourself and jump in to save him?

Confucius said:

"If someone encountered this situation, a normal person would stand by the well and offer assistance; why would they need to sacrifice themselves by jumping in?"

"The purpose of asking such questions is to set a trap and make things difficult for people."

"If someone dies accidentally during a normal rescue, there's nothing to complain about; but if someone with ulterior motives deliberately puts you in this moral dilemma, you should ignore it and do what you should do."

"It's one thing to be tricked into coming here by accident, but it's truly foolish to actually start thinking about who to sacrifice and who to save, and get caught up in confusion and bewilderment."

Therefore, when faced with the choice of killing one person to save thousands—

Normal people would save as many as they can, but they wouldn't condescendingly consider who should be sacrificed to benefit whom.

"It's better to be taken advantage of than trapped... It's better to be deceived than to be misled..."

Sect Leader Fang muttered these two sentences repeatedly, and said:

"Do your best, even if it means dying; but if you are deceived or trapped in such a predicament, you will never be coerced."

"This is aimed directly at the Star-Picking Tower."

Gu Yiguan put down the thick stack of Xuan paper in his hand, responding to the sect leader's question, "You just let her go like that?" with the following reply:

"I have never ignored human emotions, nor have I ever underestimated a person's adherence to morality and bottom lines, which often become important variables."

"If becoming friends with them can benefit me more, I am not opposed to the drama of life and death."

But in fact, she didn't need to do that.

Just as Zhu Wuyao replied after leaving the Star-Picking Tower—

"Follow orders, not pronouncements"

Zhu Wuyao's entire knowledge comes from the Zhaixinglou (Star-Picking Tower).

If there's anything she can do to help, she won't refuse; but if it's nothing important, there's no need to maintain a relationship.

These are all people who have principles to uphold.

As long as Zhaixinglou has done them a favor, then they are a useful person.

So-called "friendship" is often not as valuable as imagined; it would be more valuable if it were clearly priced.

Gu Yiguan summarized calmly:

"This is enough. Forcing people to do something against their will will only backfire."

Upon hearing this, Sect Leader Fang gave her a rather strange look:

"You actually know when to stop?"

Upon hearing this teasing remark, Gu Yiguan thought of the sword Zhu Wuyao had used to strike Song Kezi.

Then he replied:

"People become foolish when they are impulsive, and fools are unpredictable."

Sometimes it can cause some harmless minor troubles.

However, there is also the risk of causing serious trouble.

For example, the one that Zhu Wuyao rescued from the various aspects of the demon race needs to be taken into consideration.

Zhu Wuyao was too cautious about Ji Yuezhang's matter and dared not take any risks. Therefore, he only dared to ask for "fairness" for the fellow disciples who participated in the test after obtaining the information he wanted.

Gu Yiguan had no intention of being aggressive.

She cultivates a domineering style, not a tyrannical one; she knows how to use people, not how to offend them to death.

Gu Yiguan took out one of the sheets of Xuan paper, handed it to Sect Leader Fang, and asked:

"Master, what do you think of this person?"

"Oh? It's not Yi Tian?"

Sect Leader Fang had seen Yi Tian's answer. Although he could see traces of far-fetched interpretation, it was indeed in line with Gu Yiguan's style, and he guessed about 50-60% of it correctly.

Furthermore, during the trip to Xiaotian Sect, Yi Tian had clearly become her person.

After Zhu Wuyao took his leave, this position of personal disciple became more like a meaningless honorary title. If Xiao Gu wanted to use it to bestow favors, that was perfectly acceptable.

Gu Yiguan said:

"This is a person who seeks power and wealth, and strives for fame and profit. Since small favors are enough, why promise greater benefits?"

"Moreover, greed is insatiable. If she becomes my personal disciple, her appetite will only grow larger. What will I offer her then?"

She didn't despise people like Yi Tian; in fact, she admired him somewhat.

However, if you choose to be a villain, you should be prepared to be wary of others.

In comparison, the person Gu Yiguan chose was Tang Xin.

That's more interesting.

Sect Leader Fang lowered his eyes to look; the handwriting was elegant and well-organized, and the paragraphs were neatly arranged.

"It is impossible."

"A person's life is bound by infinite causes and infinite effects, and its value is immeasurable."

"The lives of countless people are bound by infinite causes and infinite effects, and their value is immeasurable."

"When dealing with the infinite, one cannot compare their relative importance."

"It depends on which side is more beneficial to the weigher."

"If it is possible to kill one person for the benefit of ten thousand people, then if the weighers deem five thousand and one more important, then all five thousand can be slaughtered."

"This person is a scourge to the world and should be killed."

Before Sect Leader Fang had finished reading everyone's answers, he read this one and was stunned for a moment before bursting into laughter.

"Hahahaha, wonderful! Absolutely wonderful!"

This is truly... a perfectly standard answer.

Sect Leader Fang quickly remembered this person's actions and life trajectory—

Tang Xin and Zhu Wuyao were in the same batch of students.

He was just an outer disciple back then.

Later, through a series of coincidences, he mastered the art of divination and, with the accumulation of contribution points, became an inner disciple.

He once fought against Xiao Qingyu in the sect competition and was defeated.

However, because of the Tianluo incident, he obtained a spot to participate in the Zhongling City Immortal Cultivation Conference.

She has been working diligently for over a decade, and she was also present at this trip to the Xiaotian Sect.

She also participated in the personal disciple assessment, and her answer sheet was good enough to be put on the table and become one of the people being evaluated.

As many times before.

She had no chance, but she never did anything half-heartedly; every step she took was so unassuming yet so solid.

Looking back on this person's past, his deeds are still vivid in my mind.

It is unfortunately not eye-catching.

More than a decade later, the phrase "He should be killed" appeared in the sight of Sect Leader Fang and Gu Yiguan, bursting forth with unparalleled brilliance.

Isn't this a case of "ten years of honing a sword"?

"This person blends in with the world, isn't he almost a perfect person?"

Sect Leader Fang shifted her gaze from Zhu Wuyao and Yi Tian, ​​giving this seemingly unremarkable yet truly remarkable young girl the highest praise in her mind.

Gu Yi nodded and said:

"Therefore, compared to this person, Yi Tian is far inferior."

Tang Xin didn't understand what it meant to conceal one's abilities and bide one's time, or to blend in with the world.

She is just one of the masses.

By doing everything within my power, I gradually earned what I deserved.