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Like a tuner adjusting an instrument, ensuring no note is too abrupt or overpowering, ultimately achieving a harmonious resonance.

"The tuner... Harmony and resonance, it seems you have quite a bit of knowledge about the principles of harmony."

The old man nodded slightly, his attitude towards the matter unreadable.

Bai Zhi smiled and said, "Perhaps it's because of some things I've experienced and the insights I've gained. I have a friend who is torn between harmony and order, and his story has inspired me to think about some things as well."

Chapter 917 Lan: Why are there minotaurs everywhere?

"A very apt metaphor. It seems you have a profound understanding of balance. But I would like to ask, when there are disputes in the world, with each side holding its own opinion, how should they be resolved?"

The old man stroked his beard, and the look in his eyes made Bai Zhi feel strange.

I always felt that the other person's eyes were inexplicably similar to my master's.

"It must be my imagination. It's probably because the concept of a balanced destiny and the principle of yin-yang balance are so similar that it gave me a sense of déjà vu!"

Bai Zhi shook her head, banishing the strange feeling from her mind, and focused her attention on the problem.

"Sir, the dispute stems from one side's stubbornness. The solution lies in putting yourself in the other's shoes and understanding that opposition is actually complementary, like the palm and back of the hand. Different positions lead to different views, but they are all the same hand. Only by not being stubborn can you be tolerant of others; only by not being confined to one corner can you understand the whole picture."

The old man pondered for a moment: "If everything in the world can be divided into two forces, then what is the principle that transcends this dichotomy?"

"Hmm... The old gentleman's question is very interesting. If you want to transcend the dichotomy, you must realize that the two are two sides of the same coin, just like any two points on a circle. They seem to be opposites, but in fact they belong to the same circle. All things are opposites and in unity, cycling and repeating endlessly. If you understand this principle, you will not be confused by superficial phenomena, nor will you be troubled by temporary gains and losses. Instead, you can follow nature and walk with the Tao."

Bai Zhi pondered for a moment and then shared some of the theories she knew.

The old man's eyes shone brightly as he looked at Bai Zhi as if she were a rare treasure.

But his problems didn't stop there:

"Some say that all things carry yin and embrace yang, achieving balance through this conflict. My friend said that the path of yin is similar to this, but how can we maintain this balance in this ever-changing world?"

Bai Zhi became serious. She sensed that this old man had probably gone very far on the path of balance and was by no means an ordinary traveler on the path of destiny.

"Change is the norm, and balance is not static. Like a tightrope walker, one may appear still, but is actually constantly adjusting. The way to maintain balance is to adapt to change without resisting it. Just as water deforms with its container, it is soft but retains its nature. Knowing when to advance and when to retreat, when to be content and when to be humble, and adjusting at any time, is the only way to seek stability in change and tranquility in turmoil."

"The highest good is like water, which benefits all things without striving; this is exactly what it means."

"It's like the two energies in my hand; they can transform into each other, each containing the other."

Bai Zhi stretched out her hand, and the two energies of Yin and Yang took shape within it, slowly forming a Yin-Yang fish pattern. Yin energy was present in the Yang side, and Yang energy was present in the Yin side, constantly rotating and transforming.

"Sir, what do you think of this reasoning?"

The old man sighed deeply, a glint of yin and yang energy flashing in his eyes: "Young friend, you speak well. How many people spend their entire lives without understanding the principles of opposition and unity, change and balance? You understand this principle, so you should be able to go further on the path of balance."

"Sir, you flatter me. You must have come a long way in the path of balance. Compared to you, I am only a dabbler. If you want a more academic perspective, you should go to the scholars."

Bai Zhi said sincerely, based on her feeling, this old man was no ordinary person. If he were in the world of Journey to the West, he would probably be a big shot.

"Young friend, you are too modest. In my opinion, your attainments and talent in the Way of Balance are far beyond what ordinary people can match. If I may be so bold as to say that you should be embarking on the Way of Balance rather than hunting."

The old man smiled broadly, seemingly offering advice.

"Hehe, you're joking, sir. My knowledge is nothing more than showing off my limited skills before an expert."

Bai Zhi took the old man's words as a joke. After all, those who follow the path of destiny are people who have unwavering faith in their own path, and it is perfectly normal for them to want to persuade others to join them.

Just as the stars bestow upon certain travelers who have walked a deep path in their destiny the status of messengers.

The old man just smiled and did not respond to Bai Zhi's words.

"Is there anything else you'd like to ask, sir?"

"I am satisfied with today's discussion. Young friend, your theory and practice are both very solid. I look forward to the day when we meet again."

The old man nodded slightly, then looked at a patrolman from the Celestial Ship Earth Balance Division who appeared out of nowhere, as if he knew the other party would come.

The speed of that patrolman from the Celestial Ship's Earthly Balance Division was astonishing; Bai Zhi felt as if the other party had arrived in front of her in the blink of an eye.

"You shouldn't have come."

The inspector from the Earth Balance Bureau spoke as if he were posing a riddle.

"Such a talented and beautiful person, I really can't bear to part with him."

The old man sighed.

Upon hearing this, the patrolman took a deep breath and felt his fists harden.

Fine, fine, so you all come here to rescue people from your own immortal ship, huh? That's too much! The universe is so big, can't you go somewhere else to find your own talented people?

"You are suspected of loitering here without a permit. Come with me!"

The patrolman snorted coldly.

"Uh……"

Bai Zhi looked at the old man with suspicion. Could it be that this man had also smuggled himself in?

"Hehe, it's my fault, but young friend, remember what I told you? Perhaps hunting isn't the best path for you..."

Without giving the old man a chance to continue speaking, the inspector from the Earth Balance Division grabbed the old man's penis and dragged him out.

"Eh……"

Bai Zhi stretched out her hand, then put it down.

She sensed that the inspector from the Earth Balance Bureau seemed quite angry and was being rather rough with the elderly person, almost dragging them onto the ground.

Can the old man's body withstand this kind of torment? What if he dies?

Bai Zhi wanted to talk to the patrolman about the necessity of humane law enforcement and not to be so brutal to those who had not committed serious crimes, but the patrolman was too fast. Before she could say anything, the patrolman and the old man had disappeared.

Moreover, based on the conversation just now, she had a feeling that the patrolman and the old man seemed to have a personal grudge, but she didn't know what the situation was.

"That's strange. Is that patrolman a high-level Destiny Walker? How come he's running so fast?"

Bai Zhi scratched her head, and could only attribute the other party's speed to his deep involvement in the hunting journey, which allowed him to run so fast, like flying through the sky.

"It seems that the Immortal Ship is indeed full of hidden talents. The rumors that Luofu is in a period of transition are not entirely true."

Bai Zhi tilted her head, too lazy to think about it any further, since the Earth Balance Division and the Immortal Ship's internal staff would handle the relevant matters.

Judging from the old man's reaction, he did not refute the accusation of illegal immigration.

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Chapter 918 The Black Swan Infiltrates Bai Zhi's Consciousness

"What's going on with those two people?!"

In the distance, the black swan clutched its chest, appearing somewhat frightened.

As a Memory Receiver, her unique meme life form brings a perspective different from ordinary people. In her eyes, Bai Zhi's memories are shining brightly, as if a huge treasure is buried within.

Human beings... no, I should say life, whether organic or inorganic, rely on memory as a source of power. If a life loses all its memories, it is no different from a dead thing.

Precious and powerful memories can bring extraordinary strength, while ordinary memories, though not dazzling, are a source of inner strength.

But she couldn't discern anything about the two people who had just appeared.

The other party was not human, at least not human as she knew them. Although they looked humanoid, in her perception, those two people were no different from the passing breeze, the stream flowing through the mountains, or even the quietly rotating planets in the universe.

They all belong to nature.

Indeed, from her perspective, the two people were no different from natural phenomena.

The black swan was still somewhat shaken, but thankfully it didn't approach Bai Zhi rashly. Otherwise, who knows what terrible things might have happened if it had just encountered those two strange people.

But while still shaken, a strong sense of curiosity also arose within them.

Those two people were definitely not ordinary people, yet they actually appeared in front of Bai Zhi, and the old man even talked with Bai Zhi for so long.

She simply couldn't imagine what it was about Bai Zhi that had attracted them to come here.

"Your curiosity is getting stronger and stronger..."

Black Swan lowered her head. After what had just happened, her intuition told her that if she continued to obsess over trying to peek into Bai Zhi's memories, the chances of things going wrong were extremely high.

It might be even more dangerous than the underworld.

but……

The Memory Makers are such beings. The great Memory Star God Fuli enlightened them so that they could collect precious memories and bring them back to the Flowing Light Memory Court.

This is their mission, and also the meaning of their existence as those who remember.

Countless memory-keepers have experienced dangerous situations, but the rewards are equally abundant. Precious memories will make the Radiant Memory Garden even more dazzling, and at the same time, they will serve as the foundation for recreating all things in the universe within memories.

"Hehe, maybe I should do a divination first."

The black swan paused for a moment, then threw out a few cards.

She drew the first card, which depicted an angel blowing a trumpet, as the deceased rose from the coffin to welcome new life.

"The rightful place of judgment... Fate has declared me innocent, what a pity... It seems I won't die this time either."

As the black swan's fingertips traced the cards, cracks resembling flames quietly appeared on the angel's wings.

She drew a second card, which depicted a demon manipulating chains to bind a man and a woman, both of them lost in ecstasy.

"The Devil is in the upright position, and the chains have already bound me... If I forcibly break them, I might be dragged into the abyss along with them?"

Black Swan frowned; this card didn't look good, so she drew another card.

On the third card, a woman pours out a water bottle, the water flowing backwards back to the sky, and a snake's shadow lurks on the ground.

"The Star reversed means I can leave alive, but the chains will always follow me?"

Looking at the last card, Black Swan smiled. The combined meaning of these three cards was that if she wanted to try to delve into Bai Zhi's memories, she would most likely not die.

However, there is a high possibility that they will be dragged into a terrible abyss, perhaps a place as terrifying as the memories of the underworld, where they will encounter demonic scenes.

However, according to the interpretation, she will survive the danger, but she may leave something behind and get entangled with something along the way.

"Hmm, Xianzhou said it very well: nothing ventured, nothing gained."

Black Swan tapped the cards, a confident smile spreading across her face.

Although she wasn't a professional diviner like Fu Xuan, this divination still gave her a lot of courage and confidence.

Even though the divination results indicated that she might be haunted by something strange, it didn't matter. It was impossible to gain precious memories without paying any price.

After making up his mind, the black swan followed Bai Zhi not far behind, waiting for an opportunity to sneak in.

"I wonder what the general meant by reward."

Bai Zhi walked along, lost in thought.

"Forget it, we'll know when the time comes."

Standing in front of her residence, Bai Zhi felt a little tired. These past few days had exhausted her. Even though she wasn't in charge of the main command, providing support everywhere had still taken a lot of energy.

Thankfully, she had the power of the talisman to protect her; otherwise, she probably would have fallen asleep anywhere she sat down right now.

"I wonder where the monkey's eighty-one tribulations will lead this time he returns to the world of Journey to the West?"

Pushing open the door and smelling the familiar scent inside, Bai Zhi felt an overwhelming drowsiness and simply lay down on the bed.

"good chance!"

The black swan that had been lurking nearby was immediately intrigued.

After waiting for so long, it's finally time for Bai Zhi to go to sleep.

Regardless of whether Bai Zhi was in a deep sleep or not, she began to penetrate Bai Zhi's memory domain.

Such legendary memories require a lot of time to savor. If Bai Zhi wakes up soon, not only will she be at risk of being discovered, but she may also be exposed before she has seen much of her memories.

After the black swan completely immersed itself in Bai Zhi's memories, Bai Zhi turned over in a daze, seemingly not having fully entered a deep sleep.

"Is this the memory palace of Angelica dahurica?"

After delving into Bai Zhi's memories, the Black Swan felt a blur before her eyes and found herself in a huge hall.

She looked up at the sky and saw a giant dragon coiled above the palace, its eyes gleaming with a terrifying light.

"Is it a defense mechanism that evolved from her consciousness?"

Looking at the white dragon, the black swan couldn't help but speculate.

This is not surprising. Everyone has their own memories or psychological defense mechanisms, which are the embodiment of life experiences, just like the memories of Huang Quan. Even if Huang Quan himself is not hostile, these defense mechanisms will not give away precious memories.