Lu Wuming could never give a normal answer to this kind of question.
Liu Buli had long known this clearly, but unfortunately, that Ghost Clan member did not understand at all.
Even after hearing such speechless remarks, he actually pondered them seriously and then shook his head with regret, saying, "Is dual cultivation really the only way? If no one cultivates with me, do I have to specifically find a human?"
"I don't think it's necessary to specifically find a human. After all, you might be willing, but they might not be," Lu Wuming said with a cold laugh. "Humans are creatures who are attracted by appearance. Why do you think your bizarre appearance would be liked by anyone? If no one likes you, then dual cultivating with someone would make you no different from an animal. My master said that those who force others are beasts and should die, so you might as well reincarnate honestly from the start."
As his words fell, Lu Wuming once again launched an attack towards the Ghost Clan member.
The latter seemed to still be seriously contemplating Lu Wuming's words, so he couldn't react immediately.
In a battle between the strong, this momentary lapse is the root of fatal consequences. When Lu Wuming's ghost claw tore through the Ghost Clan member's throat, the black mist beside Liu Buli could no longer hold back.
It moved with the utmost speed towards the Ghost Clan member. Even though it said nothing, the Ghost Clan member instantly understood its intention.
Ghost Clan members do not die easily.
Even with his throat cut open and his head hanging precariously, as long as Lu Wuming did not continue his attack, it would be relatively easy for him to escape and survive.
However, he did not expect that as soon as he showed signs of wanting to escape, not only Lu Wuming but also Liu Buli, who had been observing the situation without moving, suddenly stepped forward. His long sword moved in coordination with Lu Wuming's ghost claw. The two acted with remarkable synchronicity: Liu Buli attacked the black mist, while Lu Wuming went straight for the Ghost Clan member.
His master had taught him more than once that mercy towards an enemy is cruelty towards oneself.
Lu Wuming had firmly etched this sentence into his heart.
Besides, even if Liu Buli hadn't reminded him, he had never harbored any thoughts of mercy towards anyone other than his master.
The subsequent battle turned into a one-sided slaughter. Just as Lu Wuming had said, that Ghost Clan member was no match for him.
Furthermore, the opponent had already realized this, and a hint of fear crept into his fighting, making him even less likely to be Lu Wuming's opponent.
Lu Wuming always used the most brutal methods when killing Ghost Clan members. Only when the Ghost Clan member had been reduced to scattered pieces beyond recovery did Lu Wuming suddenly realize something. He let out a soft "Ah," and turned back to Liu Buli with a wronged expression, saying, "Master, I forgot to interrogate him. I forgot to ask why they came here and what they wanted with me."
As he spoke, Lu Wuming looked extremely aggrieved.
He was clearly regretting his oversight, and his pitiful appearance brought an indescribable sense of pleasure to Liu Buli.
Unconcerned that the other was covered in blood, Liu Buli walked up to Lu Wuming. He reached out and ruffled the young man's hair, saying, "Asking about such things is meaningless. It's evident that fellow's intelligence wasn't very high. Therefore, he wouldn't know about any important arrangements. Even if he did, he'd probably only know the superficial details. Asking him about deeper matters would be futile."
Lu Wuming blinked and nodded as if he understood.
Liu Buli offered no further explanation. After a slight pause, he looked to the side and said, "Besides, didn't I leave the most important one behind? It's much more reliable to ask the one who gave the orders directly than these low-level soldiers carrying out the mission."
Following his gaze, Lu Wuming turned and saw the black mist.
Although Liu Buli had attacked it earlier, he had no intention of dispersing the black mist. He had merely used his techniques to trap the mist in place. After all, it was just a wisp of consciousness; it possessed no offensive or defensive capabilities. Encountering Liu Buli, it was easily confined.
However, just as it was unable to harm Liu Buli and the others, being merely a consciousness, even if Liu Buli attacked it, he could not harm its main body, which was far away in the Ghost City.
As they had said at the beginning, this black mist was merely a communication tool, allowing both sides to converse. It could do nothing more, regardless of who it was.
Understanding this, Liu Buli walked over to the black mist. He raised an eyebrow and examined it for a moment before speaking, "You saw it. Lu Wuming killed your son. It's different from what you said. The disciple I've raised is far superior to your man-eating monsters."
As his words fell, the black mist offered no response.
Liu Buli blinked. Just as he thought the black mist was speechless due to the shock of reality, the familiar voice finally emerged from the mist, saying, "It's different. If he had lived his life the way he was meant to, he would have become even more powerful than he is now. He has no limits, but by staying with you, you are his limit."
This statement was originally meant as a jab at Liu Buli.
However, to everyone's surprise, after hearing it, Liu Buli's eyes widened, and he put on a somewhat shy expression. He smiled brightly in the direction of the black mist and replied, "Although I don't care how you view the relationship between us, I didn't expect you to be so eloquent. You've made me a little embarrassed!"
Black mist: ...
From which word did he infer that I was praising him?
Similar to the black mist's bewilderment, Lu Wuming looked at Liu Buli with a completely blank expression.
The next second, his head was ruffled twice.
Liu Buli's voice continued, but with a hint of coldness now, he said, "Having a limit is a good thing. If there were no limits, and no one was watching no matter what one did, then one would be a beast, not a human. Therefore, for me to be Lu Wuming's limit is a compliment and an honor. Of course, this is something you beasts will never understand."