The "man-eating right-hand demon" was Duan Shan, but he only did so because his right hand was eaten by the "demon." I finally understood why "Logic Paradox" was renamed "Demon Forest."
Logic Paradox was a concept proposed by Li Jiu, which seemed to lead to defeat but was actually a guaranteed win if the method was applied correctly. "Demon Forest," on the other hand, was Duan Dongyang's dream: he wanted to turn everyone into people as intelligent as "demons."
Thinking carefully, Old Gao's reminder to me was also correct. Currently, at the level of a schemer, the highest realms were this "demon" and Old Ghost. The two of them could maintain peaceful development by pretending not to see each other. Once one delved deeper, the laws of the jungle would be triggered, survival of the fittest.
According to the Fermi Paradox, one possibility is that there are no "demons" in this world. The other is that there are already many "demons," and they exist in corners we cannot see. Once touched, even Old Ghost would be utterly defeated when facing such wise beings.
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But then the problem arose again: was "the demon" truly a schemer standing on a higher dimension? That's what I originally thought, but now I'm not so sure. Teacher Wang Ren said "the demon" was a mentally ill patient, the kind of person most difficult to understand.
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The most important point wasn't this, but Old Mr. Wende's final game. His brilliance lay in using one "demon" to restrain everyone, preventing the inevitable outcome of internal strife and near-death situations among his disciples due to his old age and infirmity, making him unable to control them.
Standing in Old Mr. Wende's future, I could better appreciate his power. This "demon" reshaped individuals like Zhang Si, Zhu Guang, and Li Jiu into a new framework. Although they would still fight to the death, the outcome was that Li Jiu, Zhang Si, and Zhu Guang all lived for over a decade. Without this demon, I believe Zhu Guang would have died after 1990, instead of losing both legs. Zhang Si would not have survived either, as I don't think he was Old Ghost's match. As for Wang Ren, she was someone who couldn't abandon her emotions, so I believe she would definitely not stand by idly and would be drawn in?
At that time, Wang Ren leaned towards the eldest disciple Zhang Si. The Old Ghost at that time must have already exhausted his full strength dealing with Zhang Si and Zhu Guang. If Wang Ren were added, the final outcome would again become unpredictable.
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The story concluded, and Teacher Wang Ren showed a smile: "Do you know the highest realm now?"
"I understand. When Teacher Li Jiu passed away, he said, 'All things in the world are not possessed by anyone; all things in the world are used by me. Master, I understand.' In fact, everyone's highest realm is different: Zhang Si's simple directness, Li Jiu's logical planning, your approach of first cultivating the Dao, then the method, everything follows your heart. And Zhu Guang's artistic interpretation of the theory of victory and defeat, all are the highest realms."
Teacher Wang Ren looked puzzled by my words: "What about Xiao Shi's 'all things in the world'?"
"Old Ghost is different from you. You all learned the method first, then the Dao, while Old Ghost learned the Dao first, then came the method."
"Oh? I don't understand what you're saying anymore."
"'All things in the world are not possessed by anyone; all things in the world are used by me.' This is Old Ghost's highest realm of borrowing flowers to offer to Buddha. However, Old Mr. Wende used method to confine his Dao. The term 'demon' is not a realm; meaning, it is not 'Dao,' but method. It's like when we play chess. I can see your death in three moves, but you see your desperate survival and comeback in the fourth move. You win, you are 'the demon'; I lose, but I also saw the future, so am I not 'the demon'?" https:/
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Wang Ren was astonished: "How did I not think of this?"
"Because in your hearts, Old Mr. Wende is a god. He lied to you only once in his life. Because he never lied, you firmly believe it is true. My view of Old Mr. Wende is that he is a character in a story, a participant in the game. I am using the simplest method that beginners of scheming must learn: understanding the situation!"
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There are too many things in this world that I cannot understand. Teacher Wang Ren's story made me suddenly realize. In fact, the people I should truly guard against are those closest to me. Why did Gao Ji send Old Ghost away before telling me not to try to probe the "Demon Forest"?
What is all this for? What secret is Old Ghost hiding?
Why did Old Mr. Wende do that, using the extreme method of sealing the game to put a shackle on Old Ghost? Shouldn't Old Ghost be Old Mr. Wende's most proud disciple?
Is Old Ghost a bad person?
He isn't, right!
After all, he saved so many people?
But did he save them truly, or for himself?
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I never thought that one day I would think like this. If Old Ghost becomes an enemy, do I have the strength to fight back?
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Tang Nan, don't overestimate yourself. There's an old saying: "Know when to quit. Abandon those moral aspects. Don't bother with justice? Ally with Duan Dongyang to form a front that constrains Zhu Guang. As long as Zhu Guang is alive, the 'Demon Forest' will exist, and Old Ghost will keep the peace in Hong Kong. Stick with it for three to five years, give yourself time to grow."
This is what Tang Nan told himself, summarized as playing it safe.
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In a nice restaurant, I held a belated wedding banquet for Yu Xiaoluo. Seeing Yu Xiaoluo's father hand her over to Luo Bo, and seeing the usually bold Beijing girl's shy and gentle side, I couldn't help but shed tears. This was the happy, perfect ending as seen on television.
During the banquet, I raised my wine glass and approached Wang Zeyu: "Group Leader Wang, may I report something to you?"
"Speak!"
"I'm not going to take the civil service exam anymore. I'll go to Xi'an to pursue Lin Han first, then return to school to get my diploma. I might start a business, or I might settle abroad."
Hearing this, Wang Zeyu's brows furrowed: "Are you serious?"
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"Back then, when Gao Xiaojuan died, did you know? I am not Cao Shi's disciple; I am Li Jiu's apprentice. I don't want to end up with the same fate as Li Jiu. This time, Lin Han's near-death experience is a warning to me. If I want to achieve an ending like Yu Xiaoluo's, I must withdraw."
Wang Zeyu sighed: "This is your choice, and I respect it."
"Thank you, Group Leader Wang. I wish you a successful career and the capture of all the villains."
Hearing this, Wang Zeyu forced a smile: "You brat, how am I going to explain to Yu Xiaoluo? She and Luo Bo are still investigating the case of Dongyang Psychological Clinic."
"Cao Qian has a daughter at home, a one-and-a-half-year-old named Tang Yi. She is my daughter, and she is threatening me now with Tang Yi."
"Cao Qian is the girl you had a one-night stand with in Shandong, right?"
Hearing Wang Zeyu say this, I stared at him dumbfounded: "You know all this?"
"Since you want to withdraw, there's something I want to tell you. Lin Han broke up with you in Shandong, and Xiao Luo found out about it around the same time. After returning to Beijing, she was depressed for a long time before she finally recovered. At my age, I'm no longer worthy of love, but I think even if some love cannot lead to marriage, it did exist at least once. You have the right to know."
Suddenly, I understood. In front of that old abandoned cinema, Lin Han had Yu Xiaoluo's phone number. It must have been Yu Xiaoluo who became friends with Lin Han while learning about this matter. I thought she didn't want my money because she didn't love me, but I never imagined she had to make a huge decision to give me up.
"Thank you. Besides this, and for your guidance, I cannot guarantee what kind of person I will become in the future, but I will always keep the justice you taught me in my heart."
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After speaking, I bowed to Wang Zeyu.
Wang Zeyu sighed, then smiled: "Ah, this kid, I wish you happiness too."
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Finding an opportune moment, I approached the newlyweds and hugged Luo Bo tightly: "Brother-in-law, I'm entrusting my sister to you. If you don't treat her well, I won't let you off."
Then, I looked at Yu Xiaoluo and softly said, "Sister, you look beautiful today."
"Really?"
"Of course. Come, let me hug you."
After politely hugging Yu Xiaoluo, I smiled and handed her two plane tickets. Yu Xiaoluo was surprised: "What is this?"
"Tickets to Europe. I've made arrangements there for you and Brother Luo to go on your honeymoon."
"Aren't you going to solve the case?"
"There's always tomorrow. Duan Dongyang has fled abroad."
Yu Xiaoluo looked at me in surprise. I nudged her: "So many friends and family are waiting, go toast them."
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I was in a cafe, listening to soothing music, waiting for my senior sister Cao Qian. Soon, Cao Qian appeared, dressed exquisitely with Tang Yi and a nanny. Seeing me, Cao Qian asked the nanny to take Tang Yi to buy ice cream and then sat opposite me with a smile.
"It seems we haven't reached the seven-day limit yet."
"I have a request. If you agree, we'll form an alliance."
"You're not seeking revenge anymore?"
"Although I'm very sorry to Class Monitor, I can only compensate his parents for the pain of losing him economically. After much consideration, I've decided to end our conflict for the child's sake."
Hearing this, Senior Sister showed a smile with an indescribable flavor: "Tell me your request."
"I don't care about your influence. Let Duan Dongyang take his 'demon' and leave this country. He can conduct experiments anywhere."
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"What demon?" Senior Sister's face showed some panic, which she quickly concealed.
"In Duan Dongyang's experiment, there was a prototype. This person shouldn't have been so intelligent, but became extremely smart due to a certain surgery."
As I said this, Senior Sister looked relieved: "Oh, you're talking about Duan Dongyang's father, Duan Shan. He..."
Before Senior Sister could finish, I interrupted her: "That person is not Duan Shan. I've met him. He caused chaos in the lab and saved me. That's right, you said it correctly. I am the person who might become 'the demon' in Duan Dongyang's split-brain experiment, but my value is still far less than that of 'the demon'."
Senior Sister sighed. She was extremely intelligent and asked: "Since you already know Duan Dongyang's weakness, why choose to compromise? Are you leaving?"
"Yes!"
Senior Sister thought for a moment and said seriously: "I agree to your request, and we will form an alliance."
"Thank you!"
I got up to leave, but Senior Sister stopped me: "There's something I want to give you!"