Chapter 0244 – An Unexpected Request – Absolute Return

Marble walked out of the Maharishi Treasure Hall and said in his heart, “It’s about time for the meal, that kid Jian Wuji should already be waiting at the door.”

Ever since Jian Wuji suddenly offered to dine with him five days ago, this was already the fifth time they had dined together.

During these five days, the two didn’t talk about anything serious, just flirting with each other for a few sentences, and then dispersing after dinner. This was like the test run before a master’s fight, each observing the other and looking for a break.

Jian Wuji might have thought that this would slowly bring the relationship with him closer, allowing him to eventually fall back on his own.

“How naive! Why should my gold be used to help you realize your plan?” Marble sneered in his heart, “I’m sorry, but your ‘Great Gold Battle’ is doomed to fail!”

Yes, he would “make good relations” with Jian Wuji, but his purpose was to convince Jian Wuji to give up his succession to the Sect Leader position.

As long as Jian Wuji was willing to withdraw of his own accord, he wouldn’t have to go through all the trouble of trying to bring in other Demon Sovereigns, which was the simplest and most effective way.

Of course, Marble knew that it wasn’t easy to convince Jian Wuji. But the reason he thought there was a chance was because he saw through Jian Wuji’s character.

“This kid is a man of nature.” Marble said in his heart, “He’s more emotional than anyone I’ve ever met, and it’s precisely because of this that the other few Demon Sovereigns were mesmerized by him.”

On top of that, Sword Wuji had another characteristic:

“He’s a man of his word.”

Moreover, Jian Wuji wanted to peacefully resolve this heir dispute.

“Chance, there must be!” Marble’s heart was full of confidence.

In his life, he was not a pedantic monk who only recited sutras in a Buddhist temple. The reason why he was said to be “lustful” by others was precisely because he had traveled around and made friends with various forces in order to achieve his goals. All of these experiences would become his weapon against Jian Wuji.

“I’m not like those demon lords!” Marble swore in his heart.

He walked out of the Golden Buddha Temple with confidence, however, when he came to the door, he found it empty.

“Strange, why isn’t that kid here today?” Marble was puzzled in his mind.

With his understanding of Jian Wuji, that kid was not someone who gave up easily.

Marble waited in place for a while, some impatience rising in his mind.

Never in his life had he stood outside for so long just to wait for someone else.

However, until his patience was about to run out, Jian Wuji still did not appear.

The next day, the third day, Jian Wuji didn’t come.

By the fourth day, Marble finally couldn’t help himself, and he decided to personally go to Jian Wuji’s residence to take a look.

“What the hell is this kid up to?” Marble was puzzled in his mind.

When he arrived at Jian Wuji’s residence, he saw a scene that was unexpected to him.

Only to see Jian Wuji lying like a corpse on the huge green stone slab in the courtyard, not moving at all.

“This kid, shouldn’t be dead, right?” Marble was shocked in his heart and rushed over.

He had just walked over to Jian Wuji’s side when Jian Wuji opened his eyes.

“You’re here?” Jian Wuji said breathlessly.

“I thought you were dead.” Marble said in a no-nonsense manner.

“I’ve disappointed you.” Jian Wuji said indifferently.

Marble sat down next to the lapis lazuli, “This stone is quite comfortable to lie on, it’s cool, do you want to try it too?”

“No need.” Jian Wuji refused.

Marble could see that Jian Wuji’s state was very wrong.

“You came to me every day before, why don’t you suddenly come today? I was worried that something had happened to you, so I came over to see.” Marble asked.

Jian Wuji looked up at the sky and slowly said, “Three days ago, I was about to go look for you when I suddenly saw the flying birds in the sky.”

Marble looked up into the sky as well.

“It was a cloudless, clear sky, and a lone little bird was flying in the air. I looked at that little bird and suddenly felt envious of it.” Jian Wuji continued.

Marble looked at Jian Wuji suspiciously, “What are you envious of it for? I can fly too, and I can fly higher and faster than it.”

“At that moment, I suddenly realized that I was tired.” Jian Wuji said with a bitter smile.

His “Golden Battle” is a plan, but it is also the true flow of his heart.

“I kept going forward and forgot to stop and rest.”

Whether it was in his previous life or in this life, Jian Wuji had always been on the hoof, never stopping. Therefore, the words he had just said were from the bottom of his heart.

Marble didn’t know why Jian Wuji was saying this, but he empathized.

All his life, how could he not have been running forward desperately?

He was born short and has been ridiculed since he was a child. He is not willing to live his life like this, not to mention accepting pity and charity from others. He put in unimaginable efforts before he finally climbed to this position today.

“You don’t know anything about what it means to ‘fight for your life’!” Marble said in his mind.

At the moment, this huge slab of lapis lazuli carries two men who are constantly fighting for their dreams.

“I’ve been lying here since that day, not wanting to do anything. I apologize for not informing you in advance.” Jian Wuji said.

Marble could see that Jian Wuji wasn’t acting. He couldn’t get anything by lying here, so why would he need to act?

“It’s also true that you’ve experienced so many things at such a young age, it’s no wonder you’re feeling tired.” Marble secretly said in his heart, “Perhaps, I can utilize this exhaustion of his to make him voluntarily give up on inheriting the position of Sect Leader.”

“Why don’t you take this opportunity to rest for a while and let go of those burdens, as well as your obsession with the position of Patriarch.” Marble said tentatively.

He secretly prayed in his heart, hoping that Jian Wuji would be able to say such words:

“Yeah, I’ve decided to give it up, the Sect Leader position or whatever, I don’t care at all!”

However, Jian Wuji did not answer his question, but instead asked in return, “Aren’t you tired?”

Marble was shocked in his heart, but on the surface he didn’t move, “Of course I’m tired, it’s all because of you! If you were willing to withdraw from this competition, I would be able to relax a lot.”

Jian Wuji laughed and suddenly pointed at the sky and said loudly, “Look, that bird! It’s the one that caused us to not be able to eat properly!”

A small bird is flying freely in the air.

“How did you know it was it?” Marble asked.

“It just looks like it needs a beating, look at its arrogant eyes, as if it’s saying, ‘I’m free, I’m happy, are you guys envious?'” Jian Wu Ji said with a smile.

“I think it’s saying, ‘I’m so tired of flying and working so hard, when am I going to stop and rest?'” Marble said faintly.

Jian Wuji looked at Marble, a sly glint flashing in his eyes.

Marble still looked at the birds in the sky, and though he said he didn’t care, his eyes betrayed him.

That little bird flying freely reminded him of himself. He was always busy and couldn’t spare a moment, he had to assist the Grand Duke, deal with the affairs of the Church, manage the mad monks, and cultivate martial arts ……

“The reason I’m so tired is because I’m not strong enough!” Marble said secretly in his heart, “Only when I have absolute power can I gain true freedom!”

He suddenly came back to his senses and looked at Jian Wuji beside him, only to find that he had already fallen asleep.

“How dare he fall asleep in front of me?” Marble was amazed in his mind.

“Does he really trust me that much?”

Marble shook his head and dismissed the idea. He thought that this was just a disguise for Jian Wuji to let his guard down.

“You’ll never fool me!” Marble said in his mind.

He stood up silently and left the lapis lazuli.

“Don’t you dare lie to me ……”

As Marble walked out of the courtyard, Jian Wuji closed his eyes and said in a low voice, “Marble, let’s all put it down and get some rest.”

I’ll pull you in slowly and make you mine willingly.

The next day, Jian Wuji still didn’t come to Marble.

Marble once again came to Jian Wuji’s residence.

A maid walked out of the room when Jian Wu Ji was not at home.

“Where did the second son go?” Marble asked.

“The Second Prince received a message from the Thousand Poison Forest and has already rushed over.” The maid replied.

“The Forest of a Thousand Poisons?” Marble was puzzled in his mind.

He was about to turn around and leave when he suddenly changed his mind and decided to take a look at the Thousand Poison Forest.

Although the Poison King ostensibly supported the Grand Duke, he had yet to make a public statement.

The Poison King actually took the initiative to invite Jian Wuji to the Thousand Poison Forest, which made him feel a little uneasy. He wanted to go and see what they were talking about and plotting.

Marble quickened his pace and headed for the Forest of a Thousand Poisons.