Chapter 380
by fanqienovelChapter 380: The Two Sides of the Cutting Line
“From a rational standpoint, I don’t think you should go back,” the Star God said with a complicated tone. “Whether you take off your mask to reunite with your family or just stand at the door watching their lives from afar, both options come with risks for us right now.”
“As for your family, I’ve already taken care of everything.”
“Using rare treasures, I’ve crafted a puppet that looks exactly like you by mimicking human anatomy.”
“Then, I infused a fragment of my consciousness into it, and by observing your daily life, I’ve learned to imitate you perfectly.”
“From the moment you awakened as the God of Wealth, a clear cutting line was drawn.”
“On one side of the cutting line is your life as the God of Wealth, a savior.”
“On the other side is the puppet’s daily life, controlled by me.”
“After graduating from university, whether you take civil service exams, graduate school entrance exams, or join the workforce with its nine-to-six grind, I’ve even replicated the excitement of getting a paycheck.”
“Your family sees you climbing the ladder, earning more, and becoming happier, with smiles growing wider.”
“I’ve planned for you to take the salary you’ve saved over the past two years and start a business with your friends next year or the year after.”
“Honestly, I had some ideas about entrepreneurship even before I awakened.”
“But ever since I awakened, my goals have shifted away from that.”
The Star God paused, then shifted gears. “But emotionally, I think you should go back.”
“After all, the Spring Festival is a time-honored tradition in our country, and family reunions are meant to happen now.”
“Not letting you go back for the New Year would be too cruel.”
“Emotionally, it’s wrong.”
“Rationally, it’s not fitting.”
Su Wen listened, then suddenly asked, “Can I ask—have you gone back home for the New Year since your awakening?”
The Star God hesitated, then shook his head. “No.”
“What about the God of Theater?”
“The God of Theater awakened a long time ago. His family… they’re gone. It was during that chaotic time when the Fate Bearers first awakened.”
“And Xiao Feng?”
“Xiao Feng is an orphan.”
“What about the Fighting God?”
“Since his awakening, he’s never gone back. The God of Theater handles his family matters.”
“I see,” Su Wen said. “Everyone has sacrificed so much for the future of our homeland.”
“Now that we’ve finally gained a slight advantage, how can I let my own hesitation hand our fate over to the enemy?”
He had seen the sacrifices his comrades had made.
Most importantly, witnessing the tragedies of the sub-timelines had changed him deeply and helped him grow in ways he never imagined.
The clan was discontent; the so-called happiness and peace were merely bubbles on the water’s surface.
Everyone was striving for survival in the future, and the comrades in the sub-timelines were also enduring various pains and torments.
In comparison, not returning home for the New Year seemed insignificant.
The Star God, who managed the homeland’s important affairs, was usually very busy.
But now, having considered his own issues, the Star God had already resolved all his worries. So… why should he delve deeper?
He only needed to know that his family and friends were doing well and would continue to improve in the future; that was enough!
Otherwise, when the final battle arrived in the future, all the beautiful things he wished to protect would vanish like smoke.
“Sigh!”
The Star God looked at Su Wen and sighed deeply.
Then he stepped aside and gently patted Su Wen’s shoulder to comfort him.
In the next moment, the barrier around them disappeared.
“Have you finished your discussion?”
The Fighting God looked at the two and asked with a grin.
“Why are you here instead of absorbing the sphere of insights?” Su Wen asked, puzzled. Although he had never absorbed a sphere of insights, he had anticipated everyone’s reactions.
Normally, when people obtained a sphere of insights, they instinctively and eagerly wanted to absorb and refine it to become stronger.
Was there something important that the Fighting God needed to wait here instead of absorbing it?
“I just want to ask you something,” the Fighting God said, rubbing his hands and grinning.
“What is it?”
“During this seclusion, did you see anyone among us causing trouble in the future?”
“……”
“You see, it’s expected that I will cause trouble and get beaten up in the future. I am fully prepared to cooperate, whether it’s three rounds or five rounds, or a mix; I never dodge.”
“So what are you trying to say?”
“What I mean is, in the future… it surely won’t be just me causing trouble, right? If we’re going to be beaten, let’s all take it together!”
“……”
Su Wen was speechless. Speaking of candidates for causing trouble in the sub-timelines, there was no doubt it was him.
While there were various reasons to explain it, ultimately, he took a large part of the blame.
So, was the Fighting God suggesting he wanted to beat him up?
“Fighting God, do you know that the First Age was when you were on duty?” Su Wen suddenly changed the subject, asking with a smile.
“I know.”
“I got my hands on some battle secrets from the Fighting God of the First Age through some means. If you’ve got time, I’ll pass them on to you.”
“Deal!”
The Fighting God was stunned for a second but then gave a serious nod.
He knew just how powerful the Fighting God of the First Age was.
Out of all the ages, the Fighting God of the First Age could probably wipe the floor with the rest of them.
So, yeah, he was pretty hyped about getting those battle secrets.
“Good, as long as you’re on board.”
After giving the Fighting God a pat on the shoulder, Su Wen turned and handed the Star God his insights.
Then, with a casual wave, he headed into his office.
“Wait, what?”
The Fighting God raised his hand, about to speak—he still hadn’t gotten an answer to his question!
“Don’t even bother asking!”
The Star God cut him off before he could get another word out.
“What’s the big deal?”
The Fighting God scratched his head, puzzled. “Isn’t this something everyone should be worried about?”
The Star God’s mouth twitched. “Haven’t you noticed? The celestial officer’s been dodging your question this whole time.”
“Do you think he’s an idiot? Or maybe he’s just ignoring you on purpose?”
“Him not answering is his way of telling you something.”
“Either no one’s causing trouble in the future he saw during his seclusion, or *you’re* the one causing trouble, and he’s taking pity on you by not beating you up again.”
“Though, honestly, that’s a long shot.”
“So, that leaves one option: at some point, the celestial officer himself is going to run into a bit of trouble.”
The Star God paused, then added with a smirk, “You realize what you just asked him, right?”
“It’s like you’re pointing at his forehead and saying, ‘I wanna punch you. What do you think?’”
“Not just me, though—I want everyone to gang up on you, and I’d love to sit back and watch you get wrecked. Sound good?”
“Put yourself in his shoes. If you were the celestial officer, would you even bother answering that?”
Fighting God: “……”
Wait, all that was packed into a few sentences?
And, most importantly, he wasn’t trying to pick a fight with the celestial officer!
His future still depended on the guy, after all!