Chapter 245

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Chapter 245: The Tiger-Headed Circular Blade Speaks Thus

The story is over.

“Although unable to achieve their wishes, at least the ending can be considered satisfactory,” the old woman smiled.

“What kind of satisfaction is this?” Chao Lu’s eyes turned red. “Liu Er…”

“You also understand the medical level of that era. She didn’t leave herself a way out either. However, even though she has left this world, it is not a bad outcome,” the old woman said.

“This is not bad?”

“Not really, you feel it’s bad because you had high expectations, thinking it should be a happily ever after situation. But the world is complex, life is difficult. It’s not just about two people loving each other, there are countless contradictions that stand in front of them – family, society, money, interests, and even values. These constantly test relationships and torture feelings,” the old woman explained.

“But Xiaowan and Crouching Tiger had already reconciled, right?” Chao Lu asked. “In the end…”

“They reconciled, but it’s temporary,” the old woman said. “Temporary because the fundamental contradictions still exist. Liu Xiaowan and Crouching Tiger want different lives. Once you understand these two points, you will understand the reason why they cannot thrive together,” the old woman guided calmly.

“…Values.”

“Correct, it’s values,” the old woman nodded. “No matter how much they love each other, they will never become one person. Each person has their own pursuits. If they cannot thrive together, liking each other becomes a pain and torment, and it inevitably requires one side to sacrifice themselves for the other.”

“But it’s not just that, even more importantly, it’s the era,” Chao Lu evaluated calmly from the perspective of the audience. “It’s not just themselves, but also the heavy pressure from the entire era that prevents them from being together.”

The opposition between humans and demons, heroes drawing swords – the era pushed them to that position, making it difficult for them to have a long-lasting love story.

“This is Crouching Tiger,” the old woman said. “Crouching Tiger’s choice is to either abandon all responsibilities, return to his hometown, and live a happy life with the woman he loves for several decades, watching the demon clan grow stronger and the human nation collapse; or, sacrifice his own life, disappoint Xiaowan, and burn himself as firewood to continue fueling the human nation, establish a system, be a pioneer for the world, for the country and the people, for a few more centuries.”

“He only has these two choices, so no matter which one he chooses, it is wrong.”

“It’s not simply a choice between love and career, but a conflict between family and country.”

Chao Lu listened, feeling a sadness that she could relate to.

“I suddenly understand a bit. At least temporarily setting aside the clash of values and achieving a short-lived reconciliation, and stopping at this point, it can’t be said to be a bad outcome, but…”

“What I wanted to hear was not this kind of story,” Chao Lu sighed, smiling bitterly.

“The reason why a story is a story is because it doesn’t change with the thoughts of the audience,” the old woman said disapprovingly, “not to mention, this is something that has already happened in the past.”

“So, this isn’t a story, but real?” Chao Lu sniffed.

The old woman did not answer, but said, “Whether it’s real or not doesn’t matter, even if it happened, it was a very long time ago… so, have you finished listening to the story? Are you planning to stay a little longer?”

“No, I should take my leave,” Chao Lu got up, and the old woman had already opened the door for her.

Before leaving, she stopped and turned around, “I suddenly thought of a question.”

The old woman said, “Feel free to ask.”

“If Xiaowan died at the age of twenty-three in the story, then… who are you? Why do you know so much?” Chao Lu asked, “I always thought you were telling your own story.”

The old woman smiled and did not answer, “Oh? It’s not unreasonable for you to think that way.”

Chao Lu asked, “So, I guessed wrong?”

“If Xiaowan can be me,” the old woman retorted, “why can’t she be you?”

A light retort that made Chao Lu feel like her heart was pierced.

She widened her eyes, her mind in turmoil, and after a moment, she shook her head and said.

“I don’t believe it.”

“The Yao Clan has never had heroic spirits.”

“Liu Xiaowan also doesn’t have the qualifications to be reborn as a heroic spirit. Her soul and memories are just those of an ordinary woman, with no possibility of reincarnation.” The old woman smiled, “Are you afraid?”

Chao Lu remained silent. No matter how much she liked Liu Xiaowan , she wouldn’t want to become her.

“Rest assured, Liu Xiaowan is already dead, no longer exists,” the old woman calmly said, “You are Bai Ze, you should know that you can’t be affected by her memories, even if you regain your past memories through reincarnation, it is just a dream, your personality still dominates, and moreover, this is not…”

“Indeed, it isn’t,” Chao Lu denied, shaking her head, “What I saw was only a small part.”

“But it’s also the most important part,” the old woman said, “What you saw was what she cherished the most… her emotions.”

Chao Lu looked cold and frowned.

“Do you resist her so much?”

“It’s not about resistance, it’s just…” Chao Lu paused, taking a few seconds to sort out her feelings, and then said, “It’s just a little regretful.”

“What are you regretting?”

“If she really is my past, I can only apologize for that, it seems that she was destined to not have a fulfilling life,” Princess Chao Lu said mockingly, “Is it a bit too late to tell me all this now…”

“It’s not too late, it’s just right,” the old woman said with a smile, “Your life is of course up to you, I just hope you remember what Liu Xiaowan said, and I hope you fulfill this promise.”

Chao Lu whispered, “I’m in a hurry to return to my country and die, I don’t have time for love. Even if I really fall in love with someone, I won’t stay… Wait a minute!”

She suddenly realized the underlying meaning of these words, “You just said you hope I fulfill my promise, does that mean…”

Is he still alive?

Or could it be…

The old woman closed her eyes and said, “Time is up, we’ll meet again if we’re destined to, Chao Lu.”

Chao Lu asked, “Who are you exactly…”

Before she could finish her sentence, the lights went out and the stage cleared.

Chao Lu entered the realm of dreams and returned to reality. Her weak soul was replenished with memories from the past, no longer on the brink of death. The remaining damage would completely heal with just another sleep.

Just as Chao Lu left, a figure passed through the gap between light and shadow and entered the courtyard.

The young man’s eyes shimmered with a faint golden color, and a baby tiger cub nestled on his shoulder.

It growled at the old woman.

“Hello,” said the old woman.

“I’m not fine,” replied Bai Wei.

“Why are you so cautious and confrontational?”

“I have also traversed through certain dreams and read memories of the past, but it’s the first time I’ve encountered a past self that can respond fluently,” Bai Wei maintained a level three defensive attitude. “Your attachment is truly profound.”

Taking a sip of tea, the old woman’s smile diminished slightly. “Isn’t it all thanks to you?”

Bai Wei affirmed, “You are indeed her.”

“When did I say I’m not? I have never thought of hiding it.”

“Then why the disguise?”

“Disguise? You’re mistaken, this is how I looked on my deathbed.” She said, “I don’t dislike the appearance of old age, it makes me feel very real, it makes me feel like I’m still human.”

Bai Wei sighed, “I don’t really want to talk in riddles with you.”

The tiger cub on his shoulder roared.

It hated and resented the old woman in front of its eyes, even fearing her to some extent.

This tiger cub was the spiritual body that automatically appeared after Bai Wei triggered an exclamation mark. It was also the manifestation of the spirit of the tiger head hoop blade.

In his recollection, this blade was Uncle Liu’s weapon, and later fell into Bai Wei’s hands, becoming his specialized weapon for many years. It was a weapon passed down through generations by Crouching Tiger, and had a significant connection to his current life, so it was automatically activated and involved in the dream.

Bai Wei had always been watching the entire story as the third observer. He had concealed himself, not letting Chao Lu notice his existence, but he couldn’t hide from the master of the dream recall.

After Chao Lu left, he was also invited to the forefront.

Originally, after watching these stories, Bai Wei felt something in his heart. At least the stories were still good. But the story told by the old woman provoked the anger of the tiger spirit. It roared, its emotions were extremely agitated. Although it couldn’t speak, it clearly conveyed a message.

– She’s lying!

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