Chapter 510: Tang Luo's Attitude

"He's An'an's teammate, Master." Zhu Bajie said quietly behind Tang Luo.

An'an's journey in the God-Demon Game could be considered smooth sailing; the first mission she entered wasn't low in difficulty, but she encountered Tang Luo.

She directly obtained a Fate Fragment — even if it was Li Kui.

But this Fate is really quite strong, and An'an herself also displayed remarkable talent.

After joining the squad, she grew in all aspects and has already become a fully qualified God-Demon Walker; she has now survived six missions, enough to be called a veteran.

"Oh." Tang Luo said, "No wonder it sounds like I've heard of it somewhere."

"..."

Your own disciple knows about it, yet you actually don't?

Fine, one could also put it the other way: precisely because disciple Bajie knows, Tang Luo doesn't need to know.

Anyway, them knowing is the same as Tang Luo knowing.

Can remember it, but there's no need.

"Actually, during that reality mission in Bei'ou, Holy Monk, you helped him." Kong Ming said.

"... This poor monk has a compassionate heart; the people I've helped are too many to count. Last mission I even saved the world." Tang Luo said, "That many people, not remembering is perfectly normal."

Kong Ming wore an expression of seeing nothing strange.

Zhao Hongmiao, meanwhile, flashed a "you're the most awesome" expression.

"What's up with this person?" Tang Luo asked.

"He crossed the line and committed an offense." Zhao Hongmiao said.

"Big background, can't touch him?" Tang Luo found it a bit strange; Science Approach and Wulin Mythology are currently in a honeymoon period, the two sides are cooperating.

There's still someone who can't be taken down?

"Your son?" Tang Luo looked at Zhao Hongmiao.

"..."

"Then you're the son?" Tang Luo looked at Kong Ming again.

Neither of them — then whose God-Demon second-gen is this formidable?

Both Zhao Hongmiao and Kong Ming had somewhat weird expressions.

"Wait, you wouldn't be trying to say this guy's backer is me, would you?" Tang Luo suddenly realized, saying, "Is An'an pleading for him?"

"That's not it." Zhao Hongmiao said.

"The matter isn't that simple." Kong Ming said, "You Guanghe is a member of our Wulin Mythology."

"Although Wulin Mythology hasn't gone as far as Science Approach, you'd still stop members from doing malicious things, right?" Tang Luo said.

The initial contact with Wulin Mythology back then wasn't pleasant (unilaterally so; Tang Luo personally had a great time), and the cause was a Wulin Mythology member committing an offense.

They hadn't yet crossed the Life Game's line, but they had already touched Science Approach's line.

So Tang Luo went along to arrest him; that guy was still using the Evil King Shi Zhixuan Fate.

At that time, the Wulin Mythology members who appeared actually had the same purpose as Science Approach.

Because Tang Luo's group got there first, it turned into retrieving the Fate.

Wulin Mythology wouldn't be like Science Approach, making maintaining stability a key mission, but they do work on it too.

"That's correct." Kong Ming said, "However..."

"The current situation is: someone is exploiting a powerful connection for cover, someone is fanning the flames in the dark, many are watching from the sidelines, and some are watching the show — it's rather complicated." Zhao Hongmiao interjected.

You Guanghe's matter itself isn't actually complicated.

He and another God-Demon Walker had a grudge; the conflict escalated, and You Guanghe killed the other party.

A complete mess; hard to say who was right and who was wrong.

Even Science Approach, unless the victim's family presses charges, wouldn't deliberately intervene, but would record it in You Guanghe's file and treat him as a key observation target.

If he were a Science Approach member, there would also be some disciplinary measures.

Everyone fights fair and square in the arena; even if brains get knocked out, it doesn't matter. But insisting on settling it privately? Sorry, no.

But the problem lies in You Guanghe using the other party's family to kill him, resulting in the extermination of the entire family.

That won't do.

Whether Science Approach or Wulin Mythology, Kong Ming, Zhao Hongmiao, and the others' intention is absolutely no leniency.

Over this past half-year, quite a few places in the West have been pretty chaotic.

After all, a giant organization like the Gods Alliance has disintegrated.

China is peaceful and tranquil; Science Approach and Wulin Mythology played a huge role.

Likewise, the two organizations' powerful suppressive force has gradually taken shape and is developing toward a norm.

Restrictions on China's God-Demon Walkers are also becoming increasingly strict.

Quite a few God-Demon Walkers have considerable complaints about this; now it's this strict, is the next step to monitor all God-Demon Walkers?

Are you planning to completely control all God-Demon Walkers, truly achieving unification of the martial world?

Ambition is big enough — will we have to file a report before using skills in the future?

The Iron Curtain is about to descend!

Mission worlds are one thing, full of dangers, but back in the real world, everyone can't just act recklessly either; they just want to live more comfortably — is that not allowed?

We are God-Demon Walkers, not ten-thousand-year turtles hiding their heads.

The overbearing stance of the Science Approach and Wulin Mythology alliance has already sparked some backlash and dissatisfaction.

Including differing voices within the organizations.

Some feel continuing like this really isn't good — thankless effort; everyone should relax a bit, return to the original state.

Anyway, everything is quite stable now; no need to worry about anything happening.

Some people are exactly as those aforementioned gods and demons walking among mortals feared — ambitious, wanting to bring all of China's gods and demons walking among mortals under their control.

Once resources are integrated, the benefits gained are not just a little bit.

You Guanghe's matter, occurring at this critical juncture, instantly became delicate.

Various factions are secretly fanning the flames and even wrestling for power; You Guanghe's matter is no longer simple, and its subsequent development will affect the future situation.

This is also not a simple matter of clear distinction between enemy and us; even with Kongming and Zhao Hongmiao's methods, handling it is quite taxing on the mind and effort.

And the most crucial among them is Tang Luo's attitude.

At first everyone thought that Venerable Monk Xuanzang would, riding the momentum of slaying Zeus and wiping out multiple Twelve Olympians, reign supreme over the world.

As time passed, they discovered the other party lived in deep seclusion and rarely went out.

Just occasionally performing consecrations for people, selling some equipment — seemingly not having that great an ambition.

However, that seemingly non-action posture cannot put people at ease.

The You Guanghe incident has also become an alternative way to "guess the superior's intention."

All kinds of thoughts are stirring; the situation is quite complex.

Zhao Hongmiao still held some reservations here, speaking more tactfully.

Kongming was much more direct, laying out the matter once: "What do you plan to do? This matter isn't simple; your attitude is very important, many people are secretly observing."

"If one commits a mistake, one must pay the price, unless one is strong enough that no one can check them." Tang Luo said, "Since he broke the rules, he must be punished."

"... Just that simple?" Kongming said.

"Of course. As for those secretly observing, I couldn't be bothered to care what those guys are thinking." Tang Luo waved his hand and said, "I just earn some merit."

I, Tang Xuanzang, an honest monk, just earn some merit.

China's situation is good now; Tang Luo doesn't care if it goes a step further, nor does he care if it returns to that previously looser time.

The intrigues and struggles among those gods and demons walking among mortals — Tang Luo doesn't care in the slightest.

"Mm, I understand." Kongming said.

To put it plainly, Tang Luo's attitude is "punish evil, promote good, earn merit."

As for the rest, he won't meddle too much.

"Then..."

"Bajie, you go handle it." Tang Luo said.

"Okay." Zhu Bajie nodded; a trivial matter, no need to make Master run a trip.

His appearance itself represented Tang Luo's attitude.

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You Guanghe, a Third-Order god and demon walking among mortals, didn't count as a prominent figure among the many gods and demons walking among mortals, but was still upper-middle level.

His recent days have been rather carefree.

A group of lackeys gathered around him, all coming in admiration of his reputation.

That day after You Guanghe committed the offense, he himself was somewhat panicked; he was a member of Martial Arts Mythology and knew the recent situation relatively clearly.

Someone like him who stirred up trouble — the ending wouldn't be too good.

But as time passed, surprisingly no one came to deal with him, and then news spread:

He, You Guanghe, wasn't an ordinary person, but Venerable Monk Xuanzang's person, so this matter would be let go.

You Guanghe thought carefully — that's right!

Many members of Martial Arts Mythology knew that An'an was Venerable Monk Xuanzang's younger sister, and he and An'an were in the same squad.

They got along happily; he also took quite good care of An'an; he had a certain karmic connection with Venerable Monk Xuanzang.

Additionally, during the Beiou reality mission, Venerable Monk Xuanzang even appeared and helped him and several other gods and demons walking among mortals.

One of us!

Although there was a layer of An'an in between, An'an was the Venerable Monk's younger sister, intimate relationship — he, You Guanghe, was Venerable Monk Xuanzang's person!

That's right!

Martial Arts Mythology and Walk Near Science's silent attitude could also be understood.

Their silence represented Venerable Monk Xuanzang's attitude — to suppress this matter, after all it wasn't something glorious, so cold handling.

Let this matter drop without resolution, let time smooth everything over.

You Guanghe kept a low profile for a few days; the flatterers appearing behind him further proved his guess.

His heart couldn't help but swell — Venerable Monk Xuanzang, what an incredibly thick thigh to hug!

Do you know the Heaven-Slaying Star An'an? My teammate; I barely count as deputy captain in the squad; I take very good care of her; we chat and laugh freely.

Right, did you know?

An'an has another identity — she's Venerable Monk Xuanzang's younger sister!

During this period on many occasions, You Guanghe would constantly hint at the relationship between him and Tang Luo, together with another new member who joined the squad.

Acting entirely as if he were Tang Luo's disciple.

The "borrowing the tiger's skin to pull a big banner" in Zhao Hongmiao's mouth referred to You Guanghe; he was quite disdainful of this kind of stupid "petty cleverness."

Jincheng.

Not some conglomerate, but the name of a private club.

Membership-based, joining conditions unknown; to outsiders it appears very mysterious, shrouded in clouds and mist.

In reality it was established by Tang Yuhan, a gathering place for gods and demons walking among mortals.

As the boss, Tang Yuhan is a rare big shot in the eyes of many members; even when Walk Near Science holds gatherings, she may not necessarily appear.

Let alone daily occasions.

But today, with nothing particular going on, Tang Yuhan appeared at Jincheng.

Beside her stood a burly, unforgettable man.

This man could by no means be called handsome; an upturned nose and protruding ears, and a quite obvious belly.

One could say his features were quite distinctive — a burly fat man with a smile on his face, looking slightly harmless.

For a moment one might even mistake him for a harmless giant shut-in.

But Tang Yuhan walked beside him with a rather respectful expression, clearly hosting him personally.

Wonder which low-key big shot he is.

Among the many Shenmo Walkers in Jincheng, hearts itched; if only they could strike up a conversation with either of the two.

"President Tang, these people aren't strong at all," Zhu Bajie said quietly.

"Those who come here regularly when they have nothing to do are mostly the scheming sort," Tang Yuhan said. "Mister Zhu, no need to call me President Tang."

"Then shall I call you Female Bodhisattva?" Zhu Bajie smiled honestly. "After all, Old Pig is a monk too."

But Tang Yuhan would not be deceived by that smile.

Zhu Bajie, Tang Luo's disciple, true identity ominous, suspected to be like the True Dragon Ao Yulie — a "native" brought back from a mission world by the Holy Monk Xuanzang.

Moreover, he is very likely the real Zhu Bajie from a certain Journey to the West world!

The Holy Monk Xuanzang's number one general, in the Beiou reality mission, he overturned an entire town, then single-handedly trapped all Shenmo Walkers with ease.

Strength unfathomable, already past the fifth stage, and certainly surpassed the True Dragon Ao Yulie.

As for that Dragon King title holder, Ao Yulie, his strength — according to Chi Jing Daoren — we're probably evenly matched.