Chapter 1 Responsibility
Along the way, there were no dangers, and we finally came to this mysterious city of black stone.
Out of caution, everyone did not immediately enter this city, but carefully looked outside, and found that this city was indeed as its name, the whole body was made of black stone, not only dark but also terrifying, as if from another world, exuding an inexplicable dark meaning.
But we have no choice, because in this endless darkness, there are the inheritance that Houtu has left behind, the bones of Houtu.
As long as we can get this Houtu bone, then Yihe is very likely to absorb the Houtu cultivation contained in it, and this will greatly increase our strength, which will be more convenient for our subsequent plans, and in the face of such temptation, we really have no way to be indifferent.
Therefore, even if we know that Black Rock City is the tiger's den in Longtan, we must enter it and give it a go.
Thinking of this, the voice of Juekong suddenly came to my ears.
"Ladies and gentlemen, the Black Rock City has arrived, if you have not made up your mind, then you can choose to retreat now, if you choose to enter, once you enter the Black Stone, life and death are unpredictable, please think twice."
Juekong's words were not alarmist, they just explained the truth to us, and when everyone heard it, they couldn't help but be silent for a while, and after the silence, everyone looked firm and made the same choice.
Seeing everyone's expressions, I immediately understood what everyone was thinking, so I looked at Juekong and replied without hesitation.
"Master Juekong, needless to say, since we have come here, there is absolutely no reason to turn back, no matter what danger there is in Black Rock City, we must give it a try, even if the final result is not satisfactory, at least we will not leave regrets."
Now that I saw everyone's choice, Juekong naturally wouldn't be unclear about what everyone was thinking, so for my answer, Juekong's face didn't show a trace of surprise, he just nodded lightly, and then made a final advice in a serious tone.
"Since the benefactors have made up their minds, the poor monk will not say more, although because of the records in the clan, the poor monk knows how to come to this black stone city, but you also know that the records in the poor monk clan will come to an abrupt end at the gate of this black stone city."
"Therefore, the poor monk does not know everything in this Black Rock City, you must be more careful after entering, you would rather return without merit than be harmed here, and you must not be greedy for merit, so as not to be trapped in it and unable to extricate yourself."
Juekong said seriously between his words, although it sounded a little nagging, but everyone also knew that he was worried about our safety, so he would have such a move, so everyone's faces did not show boredom, everyone nodded seriously, signaling that Juekong himself would definitely be more careful.
Seeing our reaction, Juekong didn't say much, only to see him hold his breath, adjust his state, and strode towards the gate of Black Rock City.
"Master and slow."
However, Juekong only took two steps, and his forward figure was stopped by Yi He on the side, and Juekong looked back suspiciously, wanting to know what Yi He's move meant.
"Master, the previous journey was because we didn't know the specific direction of Blackstone City and were worried that we had taken a fork in the road, so we have been led by you, but now, there is no relevant record of everything in Blackstone City, which means that you don't know anything about it now, just like us."
Seeing Juekong's expression, Yi He knew that he was puzzled, so Yi He strode in front of Juekong, and then replied to him with a serious expression.
"And there is no doubt that you have come to this Black Rock City to help me get the bones of the Houtu, and in the case that no one knows what dangers are there, the people at the front must be the most dangerous, and they will be the first to face those potential dangers."
Speaking of this, Yi He smiled freely, and after his eyes surveyed everyone, his tone was categorical.
"Since you have come to this dangerous place for me, how can Yi He hide behind you and sit back and enjoy it, master, leave this position of guide to you, no matter what happens, this is the risk I should take."
Hearing Yi He's words, everyone's expressions were different, but there was a trace of undisguised admiration in everyone's expressions.
Yihe is really an iron-clad man.
Obviously, we came here at the risk of danger to help him find the remains of the Houtu, and although we don't need his thanks, everyone will have a little different idea in their hearts.
Why did we come to this strange and inexplicable Black Rock City in order to help you, and we still have to be in danger?
It's not that we have a small belly, it's the thought that people will have in their minds when faced with something like this, and it's normal to have such thoughts, but this kind of thinking doesn't affect the decisions we make.
So, despite the slight complaints in everyone's hearts, we still chose to help Yi and get the bones of Houtu.
Of course, Yi He knew this situation in his heart, so he had said little along the way, perhaps thinking about how to repay our kindness for this risk.
Eventually, after arriving at Blackstone City, he finally came up with a solution, and that was what he had just said.
Since Juekong was no longer aware of the danger in Black Rock City, then letting him continue to lead the way was equivalent to letting him take the first risk, and in this moment of crisis, Yi He did not want to hide in the end and enjoy the success, so he took the initiative to stand up and put himself in the most dangerous place to meet the unknown challenge.
There is no doubt that this step forward is his own responsibility.
After listening to Yi He's explanation, Juekong's face was soothing, and he was as smart as he was, of course, he immediately knew what Yi He was thinking, but he didn't take advantage of the situation to retreat, but looked at Yi He, trying to persuade him to still let himself lead the way.
"Amitabha, the good intentions of the donor are understood by the poor monks, but although the poor monks don't know anything about the Black Rock City, but for this secluded place, the poor monks know a lot more than you, although this Black Rock City is an independent city, but after all, it is located in the secluded capital, maybe the mysterious poor monks can understand one or two."
"Master, Yi He's mind has been decided, so there is no need to say more."
In the face of Juekong's re-opening, Yi He refused again, his eyes were firm, and there was no hesitation in his tone.
"Even if the master can barely guess where the mystery in the city is, but whether the master can avoid the risk in time is another question, since the master has successfully brought us here, the master's task has been completed, and it is the responsibility of Yi He to take the next risks."