Chapter 152 Chapter 152: Little Elysia: What do you mean by that?
Chapter 152: Little Elysia: What do you mean by that?
"Pfft..."
It wasn't just the words themselves; this Master Diviner Fu even imitated the expression and tone so perfectly that little Elysia, who had been trying to lower her presence and not say a word, couldn't hold back and laughed out loud.
One would think that in this entire universe, no one understood Kevin better than she did... He really could say something like that!
However, the original intent of those words wasn't to complain about those people holding him back; it was more out of a sense of concern. After all, while he could handle the trouble alone, he couldn't truly guarantee everyone's safety on the battlefield.
And such an undignified little Elysia was, of course, met with a glance from Kevin as he turned his head. It seemed like just a very indifferent look, but it made little Elysia immediately cover her mouth, not daring to make even the slightest sound.
Fortunately, this scene only earned a similar glance from Master Diviner Fu. She didn't ask anything further but continued looking at Kevin with curiosity and said, "But speaking of which, I observe that you... should also be a Pathstrider, right? Possibly even more... Otherwise, those profit-seeking members of the 'Corporation' wouldn't be so eager."
"But on those who walk the Paths, there should be various phantoms of possibility flowing from that differentiation... Yet on you, I can't see any of them at all. How strange..."
"This situation is as if one's own fate has already been anchored by something, or like something that only happens to those who have long since passed away. It's undeniably strange... The longer one lives, the more one understands that the world is vast and full of wonders, and the more one realizes the limitations of the individual... Don't you agree?"
After stating her observations, Master Diviner Fu looked up again at Kevin, who was quite a bit taller than her.
"..."
"Even at this point, Master Diviner still hasn't forgotten to try and change my original thoughts?"
Kevin himself had no particular talent or ability in scientific research, but he was still very intelligent. Saying things like 'the limitations of the individual' was clearly meant to imply something about him, wasn't it?
However, there was other information in her words... Although Kevin himself wasn't sure if he could be considered a so-called Pathstrider, since he had never used that power himself.
But overall, if her ability was related to predicting the future, seeing phantoms of various possibilities would fit well with the uncertainty of the future. But... seeing them on others but not on himself? What was that about?
Of course, Kevin wouldn't take seriously talk about being 'long since passed away.' After all, he was standing right here, with his own thoughts, and thus would have all sorts of influences on everything around him—wasn't the path to the future paved one 'present' at a time?
Compared to that, the earlier possibility intrigued Kevin more... Fate anchored by something? He could believe that if there truly existed a being powerful enough, it could indeed make someone unable to escape its predetermined fate.
Just like Earth in the past, going through who knows how many years in cycle after cycle of the 'Cocoon.' If not for truly unexpected accidents occurring, it might indeed have been considered an inescapable fate.
Of course, the most important reason this possibility made Kevin ponder deeply was because he still didn't know—why exactly had he been reborn in this universe? And why had he brought along little Elysia, this small burden? And why had he encountered Pardo not long after?
If all these things were considered coincidences, wouldn't that be too strange?
"Wh-what! I don't mean anything like that! If you won't help, then don't! The Luofu can handle its own troubles, hmph!"
With her little intention directly pointed out by Kevin, the ever-proud Master Diviner Fu couldn't save face. She crossed her arms and stomped her foot, immediately turning her head away.
Those who knew might understand that Xianzhou natives often lived for two to three hundred years; those who didn't might think this was some underage girl who had run away from home.
But honestly, what difference did age make to Kevin?
Fortunately, this Master Diviner wasn't as flighty as little Elysia. After expressing her emotions a bit, she proactively steered the conversation back on track: "But judging by your reaction, I suppose you've already figured out which situation applies to you?"
"From over a hundred first meetings with you, I already know you definitely won't seek further help from me... Regarding major life decisions, one must make them oneself. I actually quite agree with you on that point."
Kevin hadn't even said a word yet, but Master Diviner Fu had already finished a whole monologue herself, smoothly bringing the topic back to its main point: "So I'll get straight to the point... Regarding this method that can suppress Mara-Struck transformation, can you really use it widely?"
"Theoretically, I can impose 'Taboos' on everyone."
As he spoke, Kevin glanced to the side where many Cloud Knights were still troubled by the anomaly on that Cloud Knight Lieutenant. This made him shake his head before continuing: "But the actual effect of 'Taboos' ultimately varies from person to person. I can only temporarily alter the erosion of thought; I cannot change their inherent transformation."
"And there's the most important point."
Kevin turned back to look directly into Fu Xuan's eyes and said softly: "I don't have the time, nor the interest, to play psychologist. Rather than discussing these superficial solutions that don't address the root cause, you'd be better off directly telling me where those followers of Yaoshi are right now and what they're secretly plotting."
"To be honest, everything happening on the Xianzhou isn't really my concern... There are no familiar companions here for me; it's not my homeland either. I have no obligation to extend a helping hand to a civilization that doesn't seem to need much help."
"But who told me I inexplicably owe a favor and have a little one by my side who always likes to meddle in others' business?"
Kevin lowered his gaze to look at little Elysia beside him. Who he was referring to was self-evident.
"Help me take care of this little one. As for the followers of Yaoshi... I alone am enough."
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