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Chapter 2614 - 2609: The Straw and the Wayward Disciple · Oct 14, 2026

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2601 Chapter 2599 - 2594: The Purpose Behind It All 2026-10-14
2602 Chapter 2600 - 2595: Setting Pen to Paper 2026-10-14
2603 Chapter 2601 - 2596: The Ultimate Form of the Crystal 2026-10-14
2604 Chapter 2602 - 2597: Doomsday Has Come 2026-10-14
2605 Chapter 2603 - 2598: The Literal Meaning of Pseudo-God 2026-10-14
2606 Chapter 2604 - 2599: Even Graves Offer Shelter 2026-10-14
2607 Chapter 2605 - 2600: That Is the Divine Road 2026-10-14
2608 Chapter 2606 - 2601: Severing Immortal Fate 2026-10-14
2609 Chapter 2607 - 2602: A Kaleidoscopic Melody (End of Volume) 2026-10-14
2610 Chapter 2608 - 2603: Calling to Account 2026-10-14
2611 Chapter 2609 - 2604: The Path of the Destined God 2026-10-14
2612 Chapter 2610 - 2605: Ruyue 2026-10-14
2613 Chapter 2611 - 2606: Slow Living 2026-10-14
2614 Chapter 2612 - 2607: Drinking Tea 2026-10-14
2615 Chapter 2613 - 2608: Better to Keep a Cat 2026-10-14
2616 Chapter 2614 - 2609: The Straw and the Wayward Disciple 2026-10-14
2617 Chapter 2615 - 2610: How to Relieve Worries 2026-10-14
2618 Chapter 2616 - 2611: You Passed 2026-10-14
2619 Chapter 2617 - 2612: Tranquil Times 2026-10-14
2620 Chapter 2618 - 2613: Heaven Country Sanctuary 2026-10-14
2621 Chapter 2619 - 2614: Only by Becoming the Answer Can One Approach the Answer 2026-10-14
2622 Chapter 2620 - 2615: The Direction to Go 2026-10-14
2623 Chapter 2621 - 2616: Reasons to Attend the Banquet 2026-10-14
2624 Chapter 2622 - 2617: New Seat, Old Door 2026-10-14
2625 Chapter 2623 - 2618: World at Your Fingertips 2026-10-14
2626 Chapter 2624 - 2619: Manuals and Principles 2026-10-14
2627 Chapter 2625 - 2120: Mutual Confidence 2026-10-14
2628 Chapter 2626 - 2621: The Value of Pureblood 2026-10-14
2629 Chapter 2627 - 2622: Returning the Favor 2026-10-14
2630 Chapter 2628 - 2623: Still Generous 2026-10-14
2631 Chapter 2629 - 2624: Clockwork Xi’er 2026-10-14
2632 Chapter 2630 - 2625: Eight Wicked Women (Part 1) 2026-10-14
2633 Chapter 2631 - 2626: Eight Wicked Women (Part 2) 2026-10-14
2634 Chapter 2632 - 2627: 8 Wicked Women (Part 3) 2026-10-14
2635 Chapter 2633 - 2628: 8 Wicked Women (Part 4) 2026-10-14
2636 Chapter 2634 - 2629: The Eight Evil Women (5) 2026-10-14
2637 Chapter 2635 - 2630: Eight Wicked Women (6) 2026-10-14
2638 Chapter 2636 - 2631: The Eight Evil Women (7) 2026-10-14
2639 Chapter 2637 - 2632: Eight Malicious Women (8) 2026-10-14
2640 Chapter 2638 - 2633: Eight Malignant Women (9) 2026-10-14
2641 Chapter 2639 - 2634: The Eight Malicious Women (10) 2026-10-14
2642 Chapter 2640 - 2635: The Eight Wicked Women (11) 2026-10-14
2643 Chapter 2641 - 2636: The Eight Wicked Women (12) 2026-10-14
2644 Chapter 2642 - 2637: Eight Evil Women (13) 2026-10-14
2645 Chapter 2643 - 2638: Eight Malicious Women (14) 2026-10-14
2646 Chapter 2644 - 2639: Eight Malicious Women (15) 2026-10-14
2647 Chapter 2645 - 2640: Eight Wicked Women (16) 2026-10-14
2648 Chapter 2646 - 2641: Eight Malicious Women (17) 2026-10-14
2649 Chapter 2647 - 2642: Eight Wicked Women (18) 2026-10-14
2650 Chapter 2648 - 2643: Eight Wicked Women (19) 2026-10-14

Chapter 2614: Chapter 2609: The Straw and the Wayward Disciple

Is this what life is?

No matter how hard you struggle, whenever you feel a bit better, you always find new misfortunes waiting—no, that’s Chief Yuan’s life.

To be honest, most people aren’t that unlucky.

The Red Moon above has always been a ticking time bomb, and how could Fu Qian not know this?

This is a reflection on ”who am I, who is me,” and it even involves the protagonist.

A few casual conversations for therapy, solving things without disturbing the original—that notion is a bit too idealistic.

For Fu Qian, once the pressure is applied, it’s only a matter of time before the original reacts.

Of course, whether sooner or later, the situation looks quite dire from Chief Yuan’s perspective.

Much like not being able to stop the Red Moon from descending the stairs, Fu Qian cannot stop the two from locking eyes.

Instantly captivated, Yuan Shan’s gaze followed the Red Moon all the way down.

The latter looked down, staring at a face identical to her own, as if gazing into a peculiar mirror.

Of course, even when really looking in a mirror, sometimes the reflection feels unfamiliar.

Currently, below the neck aside, the difference in demeanor between the two is visibly evident.

Yuan Shan’s expression is naturally different from usual, but there’s still a gap compared to the Red Moon’s distinct inhuman quality.

Yet, the boundary between deity and humanity isn’t entirely insurmountable.

Before even reaching face to face, as the distance between the two gradually closes, Fu Qian clearly senses a transformation.

Compensating the excessive, remedying the deficient—the differences between their two faces surprisingly smooth over bit by bit, achieving a true mirror effect rapidly.

”Strange, but I seem to have forgotten...”

Even their train of thought seamlessly aligns, and as the Red Moon descends the final step of the First Phase, she frowns slightly, troubled by a memory that eludes her in her mind.

...

It’s quite perilous indeed.

Yuan Shan is aware of Old Master Henry, while the Red Moon is not so aware; this forms the core principle of that little operation from before.

And now, it seems effective at first glance—the Red Moon indeed lacks the concept of that particular tuxedo cat, interpreting it as ”forgotten.”

But as everyone knows, the premise of forgetting is having once remembered, and the subtext of the Red Moon’s words essentially implies that she knows Henry.

Why would she know? Because Yuan Shan knows.

This isn’t just manually piecing together a Yuan Shan; it’s like reverse assimilating the original, wholly integrating Yuan Shan into the self.

”I seem to have forgotten too... How could that be? Black and white, I’m quite certain...”

And indeed in the next moment, Yuan Shan continues to affirm this point.

When the Red Moon approached, gazing from across a corner of the counter, Yuan Shan’s face bore the same confusion, mumbling to herself.

The word ”also” indicates that, at first glance, she could differentiate herself from the Red Moon, which seems like a piece of good news.

But delving into the specifics, forgetting even Old Master Henry becomes quite deflating—like the struggle before drowning.

Not to mention, it’s hard to believe Yuan Shan’s original consciousness could remain so lucid under such face-to-face circumstances.

Hence, Fu Qian leans towards the notion that it’s still the Red Moon speaking, just as before.

Echoing the mirror analogy, as they lock eyes, the Red Moon forcibly perceives both faces as her own, rapidly aligning their aura.

In summary, it’s hand-to-hand combat with no room for retreat.

And in comparison, Chief Yuan is pathetically weak.

”Take your time and think, don’t rush.”

At such a critical moment, Fu Qian finally decides not to sit idly by.

While speaking to enlighten, he takes another prepared teacup, pours golden tea into it, and places it at the corner of the counter.

Seeing that it’s almost three o’clock, no matter how big the issue, tea first.

...

Snap!

Even in placing the teacup, the synchronization rate nearly reaches one hundred percent.

The Red Moon is quite persuaded, accepting Fu Qian’s generous hospitality without any refusal, and she doesn’t mind the lack of seating, immediately taking a sip.

As she places down the teacup, Yuan Shan’s movements synchronize almost completely, their sounds nearly indistinguishable, fully manifesting the deteriorating situation.

However, looking on the bright side, it isn’t without gain.

Comparing their actions, Fu Qian gains more déjà vu towards the crimson robe on the Red Moon.

Aside from being delicately thin and tightly clinging to her body, the unique patterns remind him of the Embrace Armor she once gifted him.

Each thread, each strand, seems faintly like embracing arms drawing together, twisted yet exuding an unusual aesthetic.

Of course, such aesthetic remains in the realm of art; although she descended silently, the Red Moon maintains a low profile.

Not only did she mimic a face, but she also lacks the previous insanity-inducing divinity.

Even an ordinary person wouldn’t be troubled by glancing at her.

”Moreover, I can offer a small hint.”

The bookstore momentarily quiets, but fortunately, Fu Qian isn’t just making people drink tea; he soon speaks meaningfully.

”Although just a cat, it’s quite hefty and doesn’t seem very agile...”

Sipping tea, Fu Qian recalls Old Master Henry’s appearance.

”Also, despite a terrible temper, its luck with gambling is atrocious...”

”And although its luck is bad, it’s quite addicted to gambling...”

His comments don’t spare any past friendship, bluntly critical.

”Gambling?”

And it appears effective—Yuan Shan is immediately drawn into recollection, frowning in contemplation.

After all, not long ago, she had complained about Old Master Henry’s huge gambling losses.

”But... really? How could a cat gamble?”

Unfortunately, within just a few seconds, she glanced at Fu Qian, shaking her head to indicate failed recollection.

Her tone even suggests genuinely regarding Old Master Henry as just a cat.

...

Alas, a disobedient student is still a student.

Though often unreliable and worrisome, she still shows some filial piety at crucial times.

Chief Yuan’s eyes are somewhat dazed, but in the exchange of gazes, Fu Qian does not disdain her rapid surrender.

Perhaps she’s constantly thinking of slacking off, but Fu Qian never doubts her ability to guard a region.

She’s already made life-or-death decisions more than once; with Chief Yuan’s skill and decisiveness, finally grasping a straw, how could she easily give it up?

Unless she believes the straw might break.

Though Old Master Henry is strong, he likely hasn’t imposed such pressure on Yuan Shan.

Perhaps her state is muddled and chaotic, but such a response most likely implies she senses danger, unwilling to drag Old Master Henry into the pit.

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