Chapter 431 Let’s Go Together for Now
That night.

"Tell me, what do you want to talk about?" Yu Wenxuan asked.

"This is not a mission issued by Wu Ji, but a trap set by Anyuan." Bai Yanliang said in a low voice.

"Evidence." Yu Wenxuan said concisely.

"Because of Wu Ji, have you ever thought about what the meaning of Wu Ji's existence is?" Bai Yanliang asked.

"They said that the fog gathers to restrain the evil spirits so that we don't lose hope of survival." Yu Wenxuan seemed to chuckle.

"Why should we not lose hope of survival?" Bai Yanliang continued to ask.

"No one likes to watch a one-sided game. If Wu Ji is really some so-called god who created this game out of boredom, I think he would think the same way. He wants to watch an unequal death game with a little hope, which can squeeze out all the potential of human beings without quickly consuming the 'contestants' he has worked so hard to find."

Yu Wenxuan's answer coincided with Bai Yanliang's.

"That's right. So, hiding in the mountains this time is completely against Wu Ji's principles. It's aimed at killing us."

"So? What do you want me to do?" Yu Wenxuan glanced at Bai Yanliang, "I don't have any means beyond common sense."

Bai Yanliang was silent for a moment and said:
"Back to the previous question, I think the purpose of Wu Ji's existence is for those ghosts."

"Ah?" Yu Wenxuan looked at Bai Yanliang as if he were a madman.

"Why? For what?" he asked.

Bai Yanliang did not answer immediately, but asked Yu Wenxuan a question: "If, as everyone speculates, Wu Ji's existence is to leave humans with a last bit of hope, then why are ghosts playing this game with humans?"

Yu Wenxuan was stunned by his question.

Yes, why is it a ghost?
If it is a game of gods, why are the opponents competing with humans not ferocious beasts or mythical creatures, but... ghosts?

Moreover, all the people Wu Ji encountered were ghosts, and even some species interspersed there could be explained.

However, the fact is that only ghosts and humans participate in this "game".

"So I'm wondering, could it be because the master of the Mist can only control ghosts and humans? The rules that seem to favor protecting humans, from another perspective, are also meant to inspire all of humanity's potential, as well as... fear."

Bai Yanliang's words made Yu Wenxuan fall into deep thought. He did not rush to refute, but instead thought seriously about how likely Bai Yanliang's remarks were.

"So what you mean is that the master behind Wu Ji is in league with the ghosts, and we are not toys either, but we have to go through life and death again and again in order to achieve a certain goal?" Yu Wenxuan finished, shaking his head slightly, "There is too much imagination involved."

Bai Yanliang nodded in approval: "This idea was not fully formed until this time, because there is a special ghost in this place, under that well."

Yu Wenxuan's eyes changed slightly.

"We know that ghosts cannot communicate. They are just pure malice. They don't even have instincts. The only thing that drives them is malice. But... in this village, a ghost that can communicate and has self-awareness was born."

Bai Yanliang touched his chin and said, "So I wonder if there is a place where there are countless evil spirits. They are all unconscious and wandering around in a daze. Suddenly one day, one of the evil spirits, by chance, develops self-awareness. He knows who I am and understands the concept of self."

"However, when he wanted to communicate with his fellow creatures, he found that he couldn't do it at all. The moment he awakened himself, he had already transcended the shackles of race..." Bai Yanliang's voice became faster and clearer as he spoke: "Wandering around without consciousness is nothing. But having self-awareness and still living in a daze is torment for any living being."

"He should be like the first ancient ape to develop self-awareness, clearly realizing that he is different from other apes of his kind. So... after a long period of loneliness and oppression, he can only make two choices."

Having said that, Bai Yanliang looked at Yu Wenxuan.

"Kill yourself, or find yourself a companion."

Yu Wenxuan continued.

Bai Yanliang nodded: "Wu Ji's sudden appearance, the sudden appearance of the ghost, is the external manifestation of his choice. This ghost who has born self-awareness should have chosen... to find a way to make all ghosts give birth to self-awareness."

"Of course, this is just my guess. After all... the ghost in the well is the only ghost we have encountered so far that seems to be able to communicate. Coupled with the strangeness of this Wu Ji mission, I suspect that this is a trap set by An Yuan. Then... An Yuan, the master behind Wu Ji, and the ghost in this village who can only barely communicate, can be connected."

"This ghost also has self-awareness, but it is not necessarily born by chance. I suspect it is an experiment, and the experiment was not completely successful, so it appeared here."

Yu Wenxuan listened carefully to Bai Yanliang's words, thought about it carefully, and finally nodded:

"Now, I trust your judgment."

"what do you want me to do?"

Bai Yanliang's silence was longer than before.

"I hope my guess is wrong..." His emotions remained stable, but his tone became even deeper. "I will go to investigate the location of the Abyss and find the mastermind behind the Mist. The news will be passed on to you. What you need to do is to disrupt one of their actions at the critical moment."

Yu Wenxuan raised his eyebrows and looked at the young man in the moonlight with some surprise.

"According to your speculation, since Wu Ji has an owner, then you have always been chosen by Wu Ji, which means that you have always been under the attention of Wu Ji's owner. You guessed that there is a connection between him and An Yuan, but you still did this? Then, aren't your actions completely exposed under their noses?"

"Are you worried that I will die?" Bai Yanliang asked.

"Your life is your own business. I just don't want to waste the time talking to you." Yu Wenxuan glanced at Bai Yanliang.

"It's okay," Bai Yanliang pulled the corner of his mouth, as if laughing, "He chooses me every time. It seems that the owner of Wu Ji can't wait to kill me, but he has never done it in reality. If I guess correctly, there may be something in my body that greatly hinders his plan."

"But for some reason, he couldn't kill me directly. He could only use Wu Ji's hand..."

"So I think, besides the person who wants to get rid of me, there must be someone who wants to protect me."

At this point, Bai Yanliang lowered his voice and said, "So... I will investigate everything without any scruples, wantonly, in front of all their eyes."

"And you have to stay in the dark and be a good shadow."

Bai Yanliang looked at the full moon in the sky.

Yu Wenxuan followed his gaze and sneered:
"At least, we're on the way for now."