Cyber Ghosts

Chapter 101 Hero and Reality
“Hey…are you affected by Zhang Chi Hang? It is truly an anti-intellectual argument. Could it be wrong to study and read books?” Hao Ning was wondering what wrong with them today was. Everyone became talkative. “Could you stop talking about metaphysical things? They are abstract. How about giving a concrete example?”

“Mr. Zhang Quan is not in favor of anti-intelligence. He was just opposed to the so-called wisdom carrying private goods, like what the North Koreans always do. ” Zhou Yuan saw that Hao Ning was a bit impatient, so he explained immediately, “their government uses the ‘main-body ideology’ to control tens of millions of people, making them extremely poor and hungry, but still believing that they are living in the heaven.”

“Shh…” Hao Ning understood Zhou Yuan’s example and covered his mouth quickly, “don’t talk about politics.”

“I am the Moment God. There’s nothing I’m afraid of.” Zhou Yuan laughed, and then thought for a while and said, “another example. Suppose I were a teacher from some sect. When I teach you gravitation in class, I suddenly ask you where the force comes from. Then I tell you only the true god in our sect can have such creativity and wisdom, so you must believe in our only true god, while others are all heresies. Don’t you think that I’m turning the science into mysterious things? ”

“Mysterious things…” Hao Ning looked at the moment god in front of him helplessly, and said with a wry smile, “your example is easy to understand, but don’t you think it’s funny that you, the moment god, are saying something mysterious?”

“Err …” Zhou Yuan thought for a while and also felt that it was funny, so he argued, “but I’m not a mysterious god, and I’ve never thought of showing my mana in front of people to induce them to do things that clearly satisfy his private desires on the pretext of following God’s will. It seems like some gods are aggrieved and pitiful. They could have stayed well like Zhang Chi Hang, but many people pursue their ill intentions under their names and leave them to undertake the blame.”

“Your friends,” Zhang Quan looked at Liu Shuai, “all of them are intelligent, huh?” As he spoke, he smiled and asked Zhou Yuan, “are you interested in cultivating with me?”

“Err …” Zhou Yuan felt a lot today. Hearing Zhang Quan’s “enthusiastic” invitation, he froze and then gave Zhang Quan a survey. Zhang Quan was wearing a Fu Tu Kang work attire. His hair had not been washed for a long time and was as oily as wax. Maybe because he was not sleeping in a good position last night, his hair was in a mess, with a big dent on one side and a hole on the other side. The pocket on the left side of his work attire had a big hole burned by a cigarette. Zhou Yuan could not help but shiver in his heart, and then smiled embarrassingly, “well, Master Zhang Chi Hang has told me many somethings, and it seems that my talents of fake, kindness and beauty fit more with his fashion industry.”

“The old guy…” Zhang Quan laughed and declined to comment, “fine. Although your talents are not completely compatible with his industry, in terms of fake and beauty, they are precisely the characteristic of his industry. So, your choice makes sense.”

“Uh, are you saying that there is no kindness in his industry?” Hearing Zhang Quan’s words, Zhou Yuan could only laugh, but he thought this guy was good at hiding his true meaning in his words for he did not use any dirty words when scolding someone.

“Uh, so, will there be any problems with Qili?” Zhang Quan was in a perfect mood today, and he became more and more excited when they chatted. However, Hao Ning was more concerned about Qili’s situation, since it was what they wanted to figure out the most. “Will he become a vegetable or a puppet under someone’s control?”

“He is fine right now, but later, as long as he could keep his true self,” Zhang Quan shook his head and looked at Qili expressionlessly, “before that, if he doesn’t use his abilities anymore, he can die a natural death without any problems.”

“That’s good,” Liu Shuai thought for a moment, “after all, it’s not the worst outcome.” Then he looked at Qili with a serious expression, “don’t think about those strange and mysterious matters anymore. You should differentiate the reality from falsehood!”

“Oh, that’s right. It’ll be fine, and I won’t need to use the Yi Yang Finger again you.” Hao Ning sighed, then scolded Qili, “it’s stupid to poke people with the Yi Yang Finger. Not so cool as the Sliding-over-the-water Art. Please do not force me to use it again. Otherwise, you will pay for it!”

“Oh …” Since Hao Ning and his superior both said that, Qili knew that he had inadvertently caused trouble and had no choice but agree obediently. Then, he turned his eyes and giggled, “brother, Master Zhang Quan is an expert. Is he a semi-god who cultivates in some unknown place? Does he know fortune-telling? Could he calculate my romantic fate? ”

“Semi-god…” Hao Ning wiped his forehead. It was apparent that he was a true god. Now, he finally realized that Qili did not know Zhang Quan’s real identity. He didn’t know what Liu Shuai had told him before. Why was Qili not surprised at all when he experienced those supernatural things? Since it was not a good time to ask in details, Hao Ning decided to ask Liu Shuai how he coped with this curious baby some other time.

“Damn the romantic fate!” Liu Shuai scolded Qili with a bitter smile. This young man was not sensitive. Once he heard that he was fine, he started to think about these strange things again. Liu Shuai said, “Let’s go back quickly. You still have much work to do!”

“Oh …” Hearing Liu Shuai’s words, Qili began to scowl again.

“Go back?” Zhang Quan was stunned. “You guys want to go back like this?

“Huh?” Hao Ning was surprised to hear Zhang Quan’ question as he placed his hand on Liu Shuai’s shoulder and was ready to leave.

Liu Shuai was also confused. Looking at Zhang Quan’s astonished expression, he felt as if he had forgotten something. “What? Is there anything else?”

“What else?” Zhang Quan looked at Liu Shuai, Hao Ning, and the others, with his face full of shock, “you know a heaven-shaking secret. Someone is using other people’s desire to cut off their souls, and maybe even trying to control all the people in the world. Don’t you want to do something?”

“Ugh …What should we do? ” Hao Ning looked at Zhang Quan, feeling that he was mulling over something.

“You don’t want to find out the truth and save the world?” Zhang Quan also looked at Hao Ning, and pointed the finger at Zhou Yuan, “when your friend was in danger, you risked everything to save him.”

“Brother…” Hao Ning said to Zhang Quan with a wry smile, “did you watch too many superhero movies or are you lost in web novels? Do you have to fight evil every time you discover a big conspiracy?”

“Shouldn’t you do that?” Zhang Quan asked, “all of the novels you’ve read are like this, aren’t they?”

“Do you read novels? Which one?” When Qili heard this, he became more spirited and excited. However, when he saw Zhang Quan staring at him, he immediately shrunk his neck and said softly,” forget it … ”

“Please, we are just ordinary people. Our biggest wish is to get promoted and have higher salaries.” Liu Shuai laughed and wrapped his arm around Hao Ning’s shoulder as he turned to look at Zhang Quan. “Even if there is such a big conspiracy that harms someone, firstly, the person would not die, and secondly, even if he dies, it has nothing to do with us. Furthermore, we saved Zhou Yuan because he is our friend, but do you think we should fight against the evil forces in the entire world with us alone?”

“You! You! “You!” Zhang Quan was angered to the point of spitting out three “you” as he wandered around the room and cursed. “Everyone in the world is envious of me for roaming the seas and lakes as I wish without riding a horse or a boat. I can reach any corner of the world in an instant, and it’s like autumn for me when the seas dry up, and the rocks decay in the world. Everyone is striving to obtain freedom and longevity, but you chose to live a humble life in this world. How can I have a son like you! ”

“You — —” When Liu Shuai heard this, his face flushed red and the words that he had been holding in for a long time exploded. “You don’t deserve to scold me! No one has ever told me that I should be a big man in this world. From the day I was born, I have never seen the hero in my heart. When I went through the misery of the world alone, where was the hero in my heart? Where was the hero when I am in trouble with my family? Now, you, a stranger, expects me to exterminate demons in this world. Do you think I’m a hero like that? Hmph, let me tell you, I won’t be the kind of hero who only cares about the world but doesn’t care about his family! Don’t you understand why you have such a son? Let me tell you the truth today. You do not have a son!”

“Get lost!” Countless thoughts flashed through Zhang Quan’s mind, which made his expression strange. He closed his eyes and waved his hand. Then Liu Shuai and the others’ vision became dark, and they returned to the door of Fu Tu Kang in an instant.

“Ouch!” With a groan, people saw Long Fei appearing in front of them. He sat down on the ground as if he was kicked.

“You, get lost!” The voice said, and then it was gone.

Liu Shuai looked in the direction of Fu Tu Kang with no expression on his face. It was unknown if he was looking at the factory or Long Fei who was kicked out.

Hao Ning was aware that Liu Shuai’s words were half true and half impulsion. Last time when Zhang Quan was sick, Liu Shuai was so concerned of him. His real heart was revealed without a doubt. However, fate had tricked people. How could Zhang Quan be Liu Shuai’s father? Even though he was Liu Shuai’s father, this late father had never given his care to this single parent child in his entire life. Now, he accused Liu Shuai of not trying to be a hero for some inexplicable reasons. It seemed like Zhang Quan though too high of himself.

Even if he still had his mana, with these friends, including an unreliable “moment god” and Hao Ning who could not cultivate, he didn’t know what they could do, let alone he had lost all his mana…. Could they exterminate demons and save the world? He-he…

“What an unexpected calamity …” Long Fei looked at the main entrance of Fu Tu Kang with a sad face and did not say a word for a long time. Hao Ning looked at the backs of Long Fei and Liu Shuai, not knowing what to say either.