The Sims: I Open the Immortal Path for All Beings

Chapter 1409: Chapter 1356 – Chapter 1357: Life Simulation–Duty and Gratitude_2 Chapter 1409: Chapter 1356 – Chapter 1357: Life Simulation–Duty and Gratitude_2 But even though he couldn’t see through everything, that didn’t mean Xuanjing doubted Sui, for Xi’s wholehearted assistance over so many years was undeniable. It was precisely this mentor-like friend’s guidance that allowed him to stay true to his path without losing his way.

“There’s no need to overthink it. What you need to do now,” Pei Xuanjing shook his head as he spoke to Sui, “is to continue steadfastly towards your goal.”

Sui nodded, not asking further questions. He trusted Xi.

The Kingdom of Suiming was on the right track. Following the framework designed by Pei Xuanjing, they hadn’t immediately used the Golden Book and Jade Scroll to seal a Divine Position, but the blessing of Qi Yun alone provided a significant boost to the cultivation of the kingdom’s strong cultivators. Their progress couldn’t be described as “leaps and bounds,” yet it was still much faster than usual.

At this time, envoys from the Fire Country sent by the king arrived at the Kingdom of Suiming once again. After all, when Sui initially left the Royal Capital of the Fire Country, his primary aim was to establish his own kingdom to assist the King of the Fire Country with his Divine Calamity ascent to a Divine Position.

Now that the Kingdom of Suiming was established, although it was still far from Sui’s goals, it already fulfilled the King of the Fire Country’s objectives. He could now leverage the power of the Kingdom of Suiming to transcend the calamity.

In the face of the envoy from the Fire Country, Sui showed no refusal. In his view, there was no conflict of interest between the two, and he wished to help his foster father as well.

Having arranged everything in the Kingdom of Suiming, Sui prepared to head to the Royal Capital of the Fire Country to meet his foster father, but at that moment, Pei Xuanjing expressed his desire to accompany him.

According to their usual arrangement, it was always Sui who took care of all matters outside, whether it was battling other forces or negotiating alliances and cooperation. In most cases, Pei Xuanjing was the one overseeing matters at home.

With his immense trust in Xi, Sui carried out all tasks with no second thoughts or worries. He didn’t even fear that his life or death would affect the development of the Kingdom of Suiming, because he believed that if Xi was willing, Xi would be able to do even better.

Of course, since Xi expressed a desire to go to the Royal Capital of the Fire Country, Sui naturally wouldn’t refuse. Consequently, he temporarily entrusted all affairs of the Kingdom of Suiming to his wife, the Queen of the Yanzi Clan.

The Clan Leader of the Yanzi Clan was a Demigod Strong with Qi Yun added. Now treading the Demi-God Peak, she had both the capacity and strength to manage the Kingdom of Suiming without incident.

And so, Pei Xuanjing accompanied Sui to the Royal Capital of the Fire Country. They set out with a light entourage, but as princes of a nation, even a modest procession included many masters and thousands of soldiers, escorting many gifts.

Upon reaching the Royal Capital of the Fire Country, Sui went to meet the King while Pei Xuanjing stayed at an inn within the capital, dispatching people to gather various news and intelligence from around the city.

Ever since the King of the Fire Country had sent Sui away from the capital to carve out his own kingdom, Pei Xuanjing had speculated that the King’s schemes were far from simple. Now that their tasks were almost complete, it was time to see whether the King’s true intentions aligned with Pei Xuanjing’s predictions from back then.

With their arrival, the entire Royal Capital of the Fire Country buzzed with discussion. No one had anticipated that the human lad who had left the capital would not only have entered the Demi-God Realm but also established his own kingdom – a truly unimaginable feat.

Even while in the capital previously, Sui avoided discrimination due to the presence of the King of the Fire Country. But as a human, he couldn’t expect to be held in high regard by those of the God Clan.

To the God Clan, it wasn’t so much that they didn’t discriminate against Sui, but rather they indifferently disregarded all Mortal Clans. In their eyes, Sui was nothing outstanding, not even worth their targeted attention.

Yet, the very being they had once disregarded now possessed such status, power, and influence – even as a Mortal Clan member, he deserved the God Clan’s proper acknowledgment, even their respect.

When some of the God Clan heard news of Sui, they may have deluded themselves, but with Sui’s return to the Royal Capital of the Fire Country, those gods could no longer maintain their proud demeanor in his presence.

However, what these God Clan members thought was not important. Neither Sui nor Pei Xuanjing paid it much attention. After all, during their days living in the capital, they hadn’t clashed with the God Clan. Everyone was a stranger to each other, minding their own business, so there was no drama about the changing tides of fortune, nor were there any plays of “don’t bully the young and poor” unfolding.

Pei Xuanjing’s attention rested solely on the King of the Fire Country, especially his confidants. As he perused the news brought back by his subordinates from the Kingdom of Suiming, a smile emerged on Pei Xuanjing’s face, further validating his thoughts.

“Xi, I am very hesitant right now.”

“Why the hesitation?”

“The thing my father needs me to do might harm the interests of the Kingdom of Suiming, and as the King of Suiming, I shouldn’t do such a thing. But if it weren’t for my foster father adopting me back then, I might have died a long time ago, and there would be no Xi today. I must repay his kindness.”

“On one hand, you have the responsibilities towards the Kingdom of Suiming, and on the other, the gratitude towards your foster father, and you can’t make a choice, is that it?”

“Yes, I am the child of my foster father, but I also am the King of the Kingdom of Suiming.”

“Then let it be as it will! You are the King of the Kingdom of Suiming, you led the Kingdom of Suiming to where it is today, even if it means temporarily harming the interests of the Kingdom of Suiming, you’d repay it back manifold, wouldn’t you? And if you don’t repay your foster father’s kindness this time, you’re afraid you’ll never have another chance.”

“So, can I do this?”

“You can! Unless you have no confidence in making up for the harm done to these interests.”

“I have confidence!”

This was the conversation Xi had with Pei Xuanjing after meeting with the King of Fire Country.

Although he had not told Pei Xuanjing what he and the King of Fire Country discussed or how the King of Fire Country needed help to transcend the Divine Calamity.

But from this series of conversations, one could guess or surmise from the time Pei Xuanjing first asked Xi to form his kingdom, he had a rough idea.

And Xi’s hesitance had confirmed Pei Xuanjing’s thoughts, and he was very understanding of Xi’s indecisiveness.

After all, from Xi’s perspective, the kindness and help the King of Fire Country had extended to him were not insignificant; he couldn’t fail them, especially when facing the Divine Calamity, where survival was slim, he couldn’t just stand by and watch.

But for his own founding of the Kingdom of Suiming, watching the nation rise from nothing and pouring his emotions and efforts into it, along with so many of his comrades, family, and people, he was also unwilling to harm these people.

Therefore, Pei Xuanjing gave Xi enough support, helping him to consolidate his decision since in Pei Xuanjing’s view, it was something that had to be done.

At this point in Xi’s journey, the responsibility he shouldered was significant and could not be constrained by other matters; this time, even if it meant sacrificing a portion of interests to release the ties with the King of Fire Country, it would be of great benefit to the Kingdom of Suiming and to Xi himself in the future.

Moreover, with Pei Xuanjing around, he had the confidence to completely protect the interests of the Kingdom of Suiming, with no accidents likely to happen.

Xi made his decision and agreed to the request of the King of Fire Country who, after receiving a positive response, immediately began his preparation.

“For this day, I have prepared for hundreds of years; as long as I succeed, I will ascend to the Divine Position, with no more worries,” the eyes of the King of Fire Country were filled with determination, tinged with a touch of madness.

Becoming a god had become his obsession, or to put it another way, if he did not become a god, death was the only outcome awaiting him.