Fairy, Don't Be Afraid, I Am Blind-Chapter 40 - 34: You Su Admits His Mistake

Gu Yao glanced at You Su, who remained composed. He naturally knew that the boy was unwittingly used by Mr. Liou, and indeed, he had wronged him. Gu Yao felt conflicted in his heart; he wasn’t afraid of losing face himself, but he represented the Profound Sky Sect and the Henggao Divine Mountain.

Alas, since that’s the case, this innocent boy must be wronged, and I’ll think of a way to compensate him later.

"Your name is You Su?"

Gu Yao finally started taking the young man seriously.

"Indeed, it is I."

"Do you realize your mistake?"

Gu Yao’s curiosity lasted only for a single question. Suddenly, a sharp light burst from his eyes, and his voice thundered like a storm, frightening even the onlookers who listened, making their hearts pound with fear.

You Su was momentarily taken aback, but then a light flickered in his mind. He bowed his head, cupped his fists, producing a loud clap, drawing the attention of everyone present. He replied earnestly:

"I, You Su, realize my mistake!"

Gu Yao squinted his bright eyes slightly, turned his back with his hands behind him, and snorted coldly:

"Hmph! Then what is your mistake?"

You Su gritted his teeth, a look of extreme remorse on his face. The spectators at the scene had yet to understand what was happening when You Su spoke in a pained voice:

"My mistake was in being too clever for my own good, ruining the well-intentioned efforts of Mr. Gu!" 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

Only then did Gu Yao turn around, his thick eyebrows slightly relaxed, and said coldly:

"Then you tell me, what were my intentions? If you can’t explain, your crime will be even worse!"

Mr. Liou, listening to the exchange between the two, finally lifted his head to reveal his gaunt face. He glanced at the half-kneeling young man, an indistinct expression flashing in his eyes.

"The Divine Mountain protects the mortal realm, keeping evil spirits at bay, so the Human Race across the Five Continents can live in peace. Yet evil spirits are insidious and cunning, finding every opportunity to infiltrate. Mr. Gu has come all this way, not just to catch the ones who slipped through the net, but to warn cultivators under the Divine Mountain: Evil lurks nearby, no matter the time or place! One must not solely rely on the Divine Mountain and let down one’s guard; only by adhering to one’s moral integrity and focusing on the path can one truly give no chance to the evil spirits!"

You Su spoke with fervor and conviction, while Gu Yao’s exterior remained calm and collected, though he was utterly shocked by You Su’s performance.

He initially only wanted to force the youth to admit his offense and concealment to preserve his dignity, but little did he expect this blind man to quickly comprehend and elevate his arrival to such a value, leaving Gu Yao somewhat eager to see how You Su would continue to justify himself.

"Continue."

You Su raised his eyes, understanding the implicit instructions, and continued in a sorrowful tone:

"Even the butcher understands that there’s no need to use a cow knife to kill a chicken. Why, then, do we need golden eyes to detect whether we are tainted by evil? Mr. Gu, having noticed our honest and modest nature, went through the trouble of employing powerful methods merely to instill in us a sense of alarm at being dominated by wicked thoughts. Until everyone thought the storm had passed, labeling the last person as a demon was the climax of this painstaking effort."

"Therefore, regardless of who the last person was, Mr. Gu would say the words ’You are a demon,’ intending to awaken us to vigilance. Only upon revealing the truth did we truly comprehend this principle and genuinely raise our awareness, steering clear of evil spirits. Not only did I conceal my blindness, but I also arrogantly disrupted Mr. Gu’s well-conceived strategy due to his misjudgment!"

"For that, I deserve to die a thousand deaths!"

Most of the audience around exclaimed in surprise, finally realizing the reason behind it as explicated by You Su. They now understood why someone would come to Chuyun, such an outlying small town devoid of demonic activity for hundreds of years, to catch evil spirits.

A small number of people remained silent, whether feigning composure or, like You Su, having seen through the cause and effect behind it.

However, one person undoubtedly saw through their drama: Mr. Liou’s lips curled slightly, nearly shouting out his appreciation for the performance.

"Clever!"

Gu Yao said with a stern expression, waving a big hand and drawing out an ancient bronze mirror from his sleeve. Secretly channeling Qi into it, the sunlight reflected, presenting a changing circular scene in the air:

The small town depicted prospered with cultivators and civilians living in harmony. Abruptly, amidst the crowd, a cultivator began to transform and turned into a massive azure flesh monster! Resistance and escape were futile; mortals were trampled like ants, while cultivators were devoured whole as if the demons were at a buffet. Debris and broken limbs littered everywhere, converting the peaceful town into a living hell in an instant.

Everyone who viewed this footage couldn’t help but gasp in fear.

They, like lambs under shepherd protection, were only lightly introduced to the danger of evil spirits, akin to a sheep mother warning her young of the hungry wolves outside. Only upon seeing another lamb torn apart by a wolf did they comprehend the true terror of these predators.

Seizing the moment, Gu Yao loudly declared:

"This is a real event that occurred two months ago in Xijing City on the Zhongyuan Continent. Xijing City is even closer to the Henggao Divine Mountain than your Chuyun City. This massacre by evil spirits sent shockwaves everywhere, yet it served to remind us: Humanity has enjoyed peace for too long, seemingly forgetting those evil spirits kept at bay by the Divine Radiance Stone along the coastline."

"But we need to understand, evil spirits aren’t confined by the East Japan Continent, nor limited by the East Sea without permission from the Human Race. They infiltrate every gap, evolving constantly. The Divine Radiance Stone isn’t foolproof; evil spirits will permeate every corner of the land, lingering in your shadow, waiting for you to lower your guard. While the Divine Mountain will strive, we cultivators must remain unwavering, adhere to righteousness! We cannot allow evil spirits to corrupt the land we depend on for survival!"

"Indeed! Stay unwavering! Uphold righteousness! Stay unwavering! Uphold righteousness!"

Someone in the crowd, moved by the emotion, raised their arm in response. Gradually, more echoed the sentiment, their collective voice growing louder, almost shattering the sky.

It seemed as if, at that moment, people finally remembered the evil instincts lurking in the sea, enemies of life across the Five Continents never relenting in their pursuit.

Gu Yao watched all this, satisfied, never having predicted events to develop as they did. Through the crowd, he noticed You Su, who had quietly stood up, blending into the group, his expression complex.

Gu Yao glanced at Mr. Liou in the corner. His gaze was no longer indifferent but carried a slight smile, a self-assured grin of triumph and justice prevailing over evil.

Mr. Liou, sensing Gu Yao’s gaze, smiled back, kindly and compassionately, with overlaying wrinkles making it appear as if he shared mutual satisfaction with Gu Yao for the people, showing no sign of anything out of the ordinary.

Gu Yao remained silent, allowing the crowd to absorb the stark reality of the evil spirits, while he, in his heart, recalled everything that had transpired.

To be honest, his third objective in coming to Chuyun City was not as lofty as You Su had stated; his true aim was to hunt the Dream-eating Ghost.

The escape of the Dream-eating Ghost into the Zhongyuan Continent was of grave concern to the Divine Mountain Exorcism Bureau, prompting several sects to dispatch multiple emissaries across the continent to eliminate this immense threat.

Due to the Dream-eating Ghost’s high rank, the Exorcism Order was rendered ineffective against it, necessitating the use of the powerful golden eyes on these individuals. Moreover, he didn’t check cultivators at the Meridian Passage Realm because those with such negligible Profound Qi were unlikely targets for the Dream-eating Ghost.

He hadn’t anticipated running into a blind man who thwarted his plans, so for the sake of the Profound Sky Sect’s reputation, he felt compelled to unjustly force the youth to admit his mistake. Reflecting on it now, he realized he had abused his authority.

Yet, the youth responded to injustice with virtue, offering him such a grand gesture in return, enhancing not only his dignity but also his standing.

However, this act surely offended Mr. Liou’s junior, leaving him pondering how to repay the favor appropriately...

Images of You Su, with his dragon stance and phoenix appearance, floated in Gu Yao’s mind, and he sighed deeply:

There may truly be a hidden gem, covered in dust, in this Chuyun City.