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Chapter 563, Extending One's Kindness to Others

The clear sound seemed exceptionally pure in the night breeze, carrying a calming power while also prompting deep reflection.

Hua Changxi was somewhat stunned, muttering to herself, "Obsession??? My efforts to overcome difficulties have turned into an obsession?"

Seeing that she seemed to be touched, Jingle smiled and said, "Of course, being determined and persistent in the face of adversity can indeed inspire people to strive for progress and achieve success."

"But everything has its advantages and disadvantages."

"If you only focus on a single goal and are determined to achieve it, this 'persistence' can easily turn into 'obsession'."

He paused for a moment.

"It's like cultivation. If you encounter a problem and choose to keep tackling it, and finally achieve the desired result, you are likely to develop a path dependency."

"Over time, you will develop a misconception that as long as you do your best, there is no problem in the world that cannot be solved."

"When persistence and hard work become your habit for solving problems, obsession will quietly grow."

Hua Changxi looked at him and said, "Hearing you say that, I feel that perseverance and hard work are not necessarily a good thing."

Jing chuckled: "Persistence and hard work have always been excellent qualities, and I'm not saying they're bad. What I'm saying is that people shouldn't be rigid, and we shouldn't just follow the old patterns when facing problems."

"Just like when you practice military formations, it involves cooperation with others. If you still follow your old habits and only bury yourself in your own efforts, no matter how persistent you are, the final result will most likely not be what you want."

Hearing him say that, Hua Changxi nodded in agreement.

Jing looked at her, thought for a moment, and said, "Changxi, you've always been used to fighting alone. Perhaps the setbacks you've experienced in this military formation exercise will be a major breakthrough in improving your mindset."

Hua Changxi nodded in agreement again: "I can feel some changes in my state of mind, but I can't quite put my finger on what those changes are."

"Then what do you think 'attachment to self' is?" Jingle asked casually.

Hua Changxi looked at him: "Didn't you just say that 'self-obsession' is a person's obsession?"

Jing nodded: "Yes, it's a person's obsession, but the focus isn't on the obsession itself, but on—the person."

“Ego stems from resentment, the feeling that one should not be treated this way, and thus the desire to correct it, the vow to turn the tide and change the situation.”

"When a person is deeply resentful, all she thinks about is herself. At that moment, she can't see anyone else or anything else; all she wants is a result that suits her heart."

"However, everything in the world follows its own laws, which cannot be changed by human power at will." "The reason why breaking free from ego is important is that the person finally shifts their focus from themselves to the outside world."

"This is the beginning of seeing the world and all living beings."

After listening to Jingliao's words and reflecting on his own understanding, Hua Changxi gained some insight.

The process of breaking free from ego is about moving away from clinging to oneself and venturing into the vast world to face all living beings.

If she wants to clear the Thousand-Man Army Formation, she cannot forget the other 999 Vermilion Bird Army members.

Jing continued with a smile, "The reason why one's state of mind needs to be constantly improved is precisely because it can liberate people from rigidity and conservatism, making them flexible and adaptable."

He paused for a moment.

"People with strong obsessions tend to have a strong desire for control, which is reflected not only in their actions but also in their interactions with others."

"Can you examine whether you also have obsessions about other people and things?"

Hua Changxi seriously considered it: "That's all. I'm just a bit too serious about things. I've never had any special requirements when it comes to people."

Jing asked, "What about the family?"

Hua Changxi's eyes flickered: "I don't have any requirements for my family."

After listening, Jingle simply glanced at her and didn't elaborate further.

After a moment of silence, Hua Changxi smiled at Jingle and said, "Jingle, I also want to thank you. Without your explanation, I wouldn't have realized that I had such an obsession."

Jing smiled, her eyes full of warmth.

Afterwards, the two chatted for a while longer, and as night deepened, they each went back to their rooms to rest.

The next day, the elders of Dixiu Temple arrived.

Hua Changxi had never been to an ancient ruin before. Upon learning that Jingliao was going to accompany the elders of Dixiu Temple to explore the ancient ruins again, she went along. (End of Chapter)