513 Chapter 513 - A Deeper Analysis (1/2)
”That is a very accurate analysis.” Sword Demon nodded in agreement to Coco's words.
”Still, you should know that I don't wish for you to do anything like that,” Coco said.
”I know… Which is why you should treat this as me merely completing my 'Daily Mission'!” Sword Demon turned to head into the jungle after he had said this. He was just about to venture in when he stopped. ”Oh, yeah. No need to tell anything to my comrades, either.”
”I refuse…” Coco said this and left in the opposite direction, showing her back to Sword Demon's.
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Gu Fei was walking along the muddy streets of Linyin City. The lush greenery in this city lent a serenity that was out of this world. Furthermore, the purity of the air made it utterly relaxing and refreshing. To think a wonderful place like this would have such a troublesome matter happening. What made this all the more annoying was the fact that this matter mainly impacted Sword Demon. Were this Gu Fei's problem, he could have free reign on how solve it, but precisely because it happened to be someone else's business, it made him feel anxious and powerless to achieve anything.
”Mister, I have equipment straight out of the forge; would you be interested in getting some?” Hearing someone ask this brought him back from the depths of his thoughts. It was rather amazing that someone had managed to get so near him without him even realizing it. However, he had never seen someone peddle wares like The Flower Girl! Gu Fei thought of this and turned his head to check the person out, only to be greeted by a familiar face.
”Why is it you…” Gu Fei said.
”I should ask you the same question.” Standing beside Gu Fei was, astonishingly, Xi Xiaotian.
”What are you doing here?” He observed his surroundings, looking to see if there was any victim within the vicinity that was hunting her down.
”It's rare for me to travel so far out here, and since there's no group activity holding me back, it's only natural for me to visit and sightsee the various cities of Parallel World,” she stated.
”No city would welcome a walking disaster like you,” he said.
”That's not necessarily true, for I often contribute to the market's thriving economy in the game! It is you, however, that has caused huge sweeping changes across the Five Unyielding Experts and Ten Great Adepts with just this one trip. These level losses have something to do with you, right?” Xi Xiaotian said.
”I have a clear conscience,” Gu Fei said.
”So do I!” She laughed.
Gu Fei no longer had any words. A swindler would never feel ashamed of his or her action, so it only made sense for Xi XIaotian to be unburdened by guilt. This was a warped logic, but there was no rebuttal to it. Once more, he felt the urge to give her a good beating.
”Speaking of which, your emotions are very exposed. That's dangerous as it gives people like me a chance to capitalize on them,” Xi Xiaotian said thusly. Gu Fei had also made sure to remove the camouflage paint on his face after leaving the tavern. Who would be willing to continue having their faces smeared when there was no longer any need for it, anyway?
”Is that so? Then, I'm sorry for making you worry about me,” Gu Fei said rather indifferently. He was just about to leave when he heard someone go 'whoa, whoa, whoa'. The speaker then drew nearer.
”Whoa! This's too much! Everything has become like this, yet you are actually still in the mood to flirt with the ladies, you rascal!” Coco came stomping out from an alleyway as she made a beeline for Gu Fei.
”Where's Sword Demon? Isn't he with you?” Gu Fei looked around but did not spot the man anywhere.
”I was just looking for you guys! Sword Demon is about to kill off Broken Water Arrow,” Coco said.
”That's great! Where is he? I'll head over to help!” Gu Fei instantly perked up after hearing this news.
”Great, my foot! Think of the consequences of such an act!” Coco berated.
Gu Fei wrinkled his eyebrows. He and Young Master Han had already deduced what would be the likely outcome of killing Broken Water Arrow, but if Sword Demon himself had made such a decision, it only meant that he was willing to forgo his friendship with Deep Waters just to protect the latter and his guild, right?
”That guy…” Gu Fei had no words for the man. He did not know if he should be touched by his actions or call him stupid!
”We need to find a solution – a perfect resolution!” Coco stared at him imploringly.
”I take it that you want us to find a solution where Sword Demon won't have to make such a sacrifice yet still prevent Broken Water Arrow's schemes from coming to fruition.” Gu Fei made a summary of her request.
”Yup!” Coco looked earnestly.
”I'm not Ikkyu…” Gu Fei answered.
”Oi. How can you still crack a joke at a time like this?!” Coco was infuriated when she saw his cavalier attitude.
”If the situation runs its course, your guild might collapse as a result of Broken Water Arrow's scheme, but Deep Waters would see Sword Demon's sincerity to him; meanwhile, hunting down Broken Water Arrow might prevent him from destroying your guild, but Sword Demon would ultimately lose Deep Waters' friendship. That's an option Sword Demon chose, and we both know how he must likely came to the decision without even a moment's hesitation. I'm sure he won't regret it as it leads to the conclusion he's hoping for the most. Maybe it's best if we respect his decision,” Gu Fei said.
”What are you talking about? He was forced to make such a decision as well! Do you really think he wants this?!” Coco demanded.
”Lady. Surely, you know that it is precisely because there isn't a perfect resolution to this matter that he had made such a decision. If there's a perfect solution available, why will we be standing here like idiots?” Gu Fei asked.
”There's gotta be a solution!” Coco insisted.
”Reality is sometimes cruel.” He was helpless.
”Uhm. Sorry to bother you…” Unable to bear it any longer, Xi Xiaotian interrupted the two. ”The topic you two are discussing sounds really profound… Do you mind telling me what's all this about? I might be able to help.”
”Who are you?” Coco asked.