Chapter 244: Decent Acting

Even if one's strength reaches the Star Lord level, one still cannot avoid human affairs, after all this is the underlying logic of a civilized society.

Although this civilization is already highly advanced, having entered the interstellar era, some deeply rooted things will not disappear with its development.

Its disappearance has little to do with a civilization's technological level, but with progress in thought. Clearly, the Qiong Yuan civilization has not yet reached that stage.

As for human affairs, Wang Wu doesn't know whether they existed during his master's era of the Human Empire, but in the era his master lives in—namely the modern age—they objectively exist.

Of course, it's also different from my hometown... uh, I'd better not say too much about that.

In short, even an immortal cannot avoid this; it can even be considered the underlying code of civilization.

In Wang Wu's hometown, there are always people who think foreign countries don't have this, or that some places no longer have human affairs. Wang Wu agrees with that notion.

As for the truth behind it, perhaps those who simply think so haven't reached the threshold; human affairs also have a threshold, which is why they feel there is no human affairs.

But compared to that harsh truth, I'd rather agree.

Wang Wu doesn't think his hometown has developed to the point where human affairs and nepotism have completely vanished.

As for how long humanity will take to reach that stage, Wang Wu doesn't know; he's no longer in his hometown, but he hopes that day will come sooner.

Di Yi Tian Wu and Wang Wu have no formal master‑disciple relationship, but after studying under him for so long, he now counts as Wang Wu's teacher.

Moreover, uh, although saying this might slight Master Yin Shenli and Minister Qin, Di Yi Tian Wu's teaching level is indeed... well, indeed superior to those two.

He's responsible and professional; although he hasn't founded a sect nor works in any education department, besides being a city civil servant, his other occupation is simply a cook.

However, even though Di Yi Tian Wu's martial teaching is quite good, there's a saying: when God opens a door for you, He will close a window.

Who said it doesn't matter; what's important is that it fits Di Yi Tian Wu perfectly.

Di Yi Tian Wu's skill at teaching others to cook is terrible; in that regard, he's not even in the same league as his mortal rival.

And the reason his recipes don't sell is exactly this: they're too complicated, written in a cloud of fog. Wu Er Niang has only gotten just over fifty percent through his recipes, even with her outstanding culinary talent.

At this moment Di Yi Tian Wu hasn't arrived, but once an aura of an Immortal Lord spreads here, whether he comes or not is irrelevant.

Because Di Yi Tian Wu is far from Wang Wu's current location, he has to order a ride‑hailing car, which will certainly take some time, but Wang Wu is now safe and has nothing to worry about.

The oppressive aura on him vanished instantly, and Wang Wu suddenly felt a lightness.

"What? Why aren't you oppressing me? Why aren't you killing me??"

There's a saying—what is it? A dog relies on its master's power. A fox assumes the tiger's might, with an ugly face...

Uh, of course that's not about Wang Wu; he's still very tough, never assumes the tiger's might or a dog relies on its master, never pretends to be meek after gaining advantage, never pushes his luck...

He still hasn't seen anyone, nor heard any sound now, but he can imagine that those few responsible for "judging" him must have faces turned the color of pork liver by now.

Thinking of how they might look at this moment makes Wang Wu feel a surge of exhilaration, to the point of exploding with pleasure.

"Ha ha, what's wrong? Why so silent?" Wang Wu looked around the mute space, his face bearing an utterly brazen, wildly triumphant grin, and continued:

"Aren't you supposed to judge me? To make me confess? Then I'll say this: I do not plead guilty, I don't think I've broken any law."

"How about it? Want to forcefully execute me?"

Wang Wu's repeated taunts received no response, and the entire space fell into a death‑like silence. Yet Wang Wu didn't care, continuing to shout, for if he didn't push his luck now, he might lose the chance when Brother Di Yi Tian Wu arrives later.

Although no one paid him any heed, Wang Wu didn't feel bored, continuing to vent his crazy insults alone. About five minutes later, another voice finally sounded in the space besides his.

"Brother Wang, brother Wang, are you okay!"

Accompanied by an extremely anxious tone, Wang Wu immediately felt a weight behind him.

And before he could speak, his mouth was already blocked.

As for who came, it certainly wasn't Pei Wuji; their relationship hasn't reached that level yet.

The visitor was Luo Lan, the woman who made Wang Wu abandon his masculine dignity for a cheat device.

Moreover, Wang Wu took the wrong item, effectively costing his family.

In front of this large audience, Luo Lan seemed unrestrained, frantically expressing her worries and joy to Wang Wu.

Though her emotions contained some falseness, most of it was sincere.

Realizing that Wang Wu couldn't be used to appease the Lin family, nor needed to give them an explanation, they naturally summoned Luo Lan to soothe this fellow noble cultivator.

After learning Wang Wu's identity, Luo Lan initially considered whether she could lend a hand; if not, there was nothing she could do, so without hesitation she immediately agreed to inform her fellow cultivator and rushed over.

Indeed, Luo Lan's impression of Wang Wu was quite good, even fond; when she learned of his trouble, her first instinct was to help him.

It wasn't until the other party told her that Wang Wu had killed the Lin family's heir that she hesitated.

Yet even so, she kept watching for any chance to spare Wang Wu's life, for such a fine man, his death would truly be a pity.

But the Lin family isn't a minor clan; although her own lineage is equally illustrious, she doesn't need to cause discord with the Lin family merely for a man.

If the Lin family is willing to give her face, that's fine; if not, there's nothing she can do.

And now, since the other side also has a great power behind them, Luo Lan naturally has no further hesitation.

The Lin family has Immortal Emperors, though few, and Wang Wu has a few behind him— even if only one, that already qualifies him to be heavily courted by the Qiong Lan Sect.

After all, there are inherent conflicts of interest between clans and sects; despite generally good relations, when interests are at stake, the clash can be greater than that between two sects.

As the saying goes, "One mountain cannot accommodate two tigers."

A sect can be seen as a massive clan, and any clan not under sect control is, of course, an enemy.

"Just be okay! Just be okay!"

After a long while, Luo Lan finally released Wang Wu, tears filling her eyes, her voice trembling as she said,

Though it was acted, the performance was indeed good.

(End of Chapter)