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[ryomaandgundhamkin]

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おはようございます。

Good morning everyone^^

今朝のウォーキングは、神社巡りのコースを早足で。アイドリング完了です。

本日まずは定期のメンタルクリニックへ、その後、音楽講義です。

張り切って参りましょう

[wadeassgrabberwilson]

(Click 4 bttr quality)

i dont really like how this one turned out

[revivisection]

corvo-emily father-daughter moment for @kg-clark-inthedark for the @dishonoredgiftexchange!! them in a blanket fort has been in the back of my mind for a while and it's finally real

[mikeyswayy]

WHO IS GERALD⁉️⁉️⁉️

[chouqs]

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[tobiasrieper]

My fame precedes me. Shinsengumi, First Division. Okita Soji.

[tricoufamily]

we're rewatching a television show. doing irreparable damage to my spotify wrapped rn

[relaxxattack]

cherubs do not have a concept of gender, they only have blood colors that represent their "alignment" -> caliborn has the evil (red) alignment and, in his interactions with humans, becomes extremely misogynistic and models himself off of toxic human masculinity -> caliborn kill his sister, the good (green) alignment, for being weak -> caliborn makes his Ultimate Form an extremely huge macho muscular man -> caliborn and scratch influence the culture of alternia, making it much more toxic and violent -> alternians do not have huge concepts of individualistic gender roles, but they do have classism BASED on the original human toxic masculinity of who can be most toxic and violent -> the "most feminine" troll caste has green blood which mandates that they act in a role that's (by human standards) considered more traditionally feminine. 🤔

[wmnylander]

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[lapdogchase]

this post was a game changer for me. thank you ryan reynolds

[silviakundera]

Back on my The Grand Princess / The Princess Royal bullshit again but when you know all three are time travelers but only LR and PWX know about each other, the early interactions are so funny to me. At first Li Rong was just weirded out by them spending time with (what she thought was) a 20 year old baby!Su Rongqing. And conversely, I'm pretty sure they weirded him out several times in return.

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The two of them were in their respective cells, reading books and records of Go games that had been played, quarreling over a few things in their free time as the days idly passed by.

In the evening, Su Rongqing brought a food box, which he gave Li Rong alongside a few novels, then he gave an account of what happened in the recent days in the imperial court, going over everything at once.

Li Rong listened to his report as she bowed her head and looked through the novels that Su Rongqing had brought her. Once Su Rongqing had finished speaking, she didn’t bother to ask more about imperial court affairs and only said, “These novels you brought me seem very interesting. I should be able to finish reading them in a few days. You can find something similar for me next time.”

Su Rongqing stared blankly for a moment, but then he reacted and said somewhat hesitantly, “Is there anything else Your Highness wants me to bring?”

“No, nothing,��� Li Rong said.

🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡

(Su Rongqing: quivering like a hunting dog and ready to assist a 20 yr old princess; prepared, if asked, to recite a complete report of every key political occurrence in the kingdom)

(Li Rong, calmly chilling in prision, working thru her reading list: ok see u later i guess)

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Pei Wenxuan had almost finished getting ready by the time Li Rong came out after freshening up. The two of them left their cells together, following Su Rongqing out of prison.

It had yet to be daybreak, but everyone was in high spirits. Li Rong got onto the carriage first. Pei Wenxuan was about to get onto the carriage behind hers when he saw Su Rongqing directly board Li Rong’s carriage without the slightest intention of avoiding suspicion.

Pei Wenxuan stopped what he was doing. After a moment, he made a decision.

He also got onto Li Rong’s carriage.

As soon as Li Rong got onto the carriage, she felt a bit sleepy, but she soon saw Su Rongqing come up as well. It gave her a scare, and she subconsciously asked, “What are you doing up here?” 😟

“There are many things that have not yet been explained to Your Highness. This humble official feared that it may be too late to do so upon arriving at the palace. May Your Highness be forgiving.” Su Rongqing respectfully answered.

Li Rong unhurriedly nodded and said, “Su daren is truly considerate…”

Before she could finish her sentence, Pei Wenxuan rolled up the curtain and jumped in. Li Rong couldn’t help but ask once more, “What are you doing up here as well?” 😕

Pei Wenxuan subconsciously wanted to throw out his retort, “He can come up, but I can’t?” But he took one look at Su Rongqing’s face and held back. It didn’t matter if they quarreled loudly on a daily basis, but one must still uphold etiquette in the presence of others 😇, so he respectfully said, “There are some matters to be discussed with Your Highness. This humble official feared that it may be too late to do so upon arriving at the palace. May Your Highness be forgiving.”

Li Rong: “…” 😶😕

Such similar excuses that made it inconvenient for her to refuse.

“Then have a seat and join us, Pei daren.” Li Rong called out for the two to come over. There was not much that needed to be discussed. They took a seat on opposite sides. Li Rong sat in the main seat in between, and for some reason, she began to experience a sense of apprehensiveness and awkwardness that could not be put to words. 😐😬

The three of them were silent. Su Rongqing lowered his eyes and said nothing. Pei Wenxuan closed the fan in his hand, also not speaking up.

With nothing to do, Li Rong poured tea for herself in the meantime. The sound of pouring water could be heard. Both of them were watching her. Li Rong’s movements paused as she held the teapot. After a moment, she revealed an awkward smile and persuaded the two, “Have some tea.”

With that said, she personally poured them each a cup of tea. When she picked up the tea, it became a question of whom to give it to first.

If it was given to Su Rongqing first, she feared that Pei Wenxuan would find a way to retaliate some time later knowing him and that petty heart of his. 😒

If it was given to Pei Wenxuan first, this would not quite be in accordance with etiquette since Su Rongqing ranked higher than Pei Wenxuan in terms of their official post and status. 😅

She stiffened as she held the cup. The two of them quietly eyed the tea in her hands. Li Rong suddenly felt that what she was holding was not tea but a firecracker that could go off at any time. 💀

After a few moments, Li Rong gritted her teeth and decisively drained the cup of tea in her hands in one go and calmly said, “I was a bit thirsty, so I had another cup. Su daren,” She broke through the awkward atmosphere and got to the point, turning to look at Su Rongqing, “What did you wish to inform Bengong?”

Contrary to one’s expectation, Su Rongqing’s matters were neatly laid out, almost as if he was telling Li Rong everything he knew. No matter how big or small, everything to his knowledge was reported to her. ... 📜📑

Li Rong nodded, grateful, as she said: “Su daren is rather dedicated.”

“Handling such affairs for Your Highness is merely this humble official’s duty.”

Pei Wenxuan sat off to the side, quietly listening as the two of them spoke. Once Su Rongqing and Li Rong finished their conversation, Li Rong turned to look at Pei Wenxuan and smiled, “And what does Pei daren wish to inform Bengong?”

“Oh, it’s not a big deal,” Pei Wenxuan smiled and raised his fan, pointing to the hairpin on Li Rong’s head, “Your Highness, your hairpin is crooked.”

Li Rong: “……”

He actually didn’t leave her the slightest bit of face, too lazy to even bother to act perfunctory towards her. 😤

Li Rong was about to have people stop the carriage and blast Pei Wenxuan out when she noticed that the person beside her suddenly got up, placing one hand on his sleeve to draw it back as he raised his other hand to gently straighten her hairpin. He calmly said, “All is well, Your Highness.”

😶 Li Rong stared blankly and had yet to respond while Pei Wenxuan coldly eyed Su Rongqing. Su Rongqing returned to his seat in an unhurried manner, his expressions calm and unperturbed, completely ignoring Pei Wenxuan’s gaze.

Seeing that the atmosphere had become awkward again, Li Rong let out a small cough. When the two looked over, Li Rong hastily picked up a cup of tea and persuaded them, “Have some tea.”

The two of them said nothing, making Li Rong feel even more embarrassed. 🤦

Fortunately, the carriage finally arrived at the palace within moments. Upon arriving at the imperial palace, Li Rong quickly said, “We’ve arrived, let us quickly be on our way.” 🏃 💨

Having said that, she didn’t even notice that the two of them had stood up and quickly jumped out of the carriage. The morning breeze greeted her as she got out of the carriage. Li Rong felt at ease and content. She waved her fan and walked on ahead, telling Jing Lan, “Let’s go, let’s go ahead first.”

“Without waiting for the two darens?”

Jing Lan was at somewhat of a loss. Li Rong should presumably enter the palace with them, but as soon as Li Rong heard her, she quickly covered half of her face with her fan, revealing a disdainful look, “Hurry up and go, let’s put some distance between us and them.”

🙅

[ask-shane]

Shane it's a shame you don't have any game

i didn't make this blog specifically to flirt with people... but somehow, i ended up attracting some people anyway.

i'm oblivious to it. that's my game.

[iveneverbeenmorestressedinmylife]

gone but never forgotten 😔🙏🙏

α επίσης πηγαίνετε να διαβάσεται το κόμικ της @alalumin

[ahogedetective]

@essenceofjustice || 🍣🥥🔥👿!!!!!!

The supernatural phenomenon behind the 'fiery red-eyed demon' that roams the school halls.... that's what Shuichi was tasked with investigating. This time, at the desperate request of Usami, who has reported seeing that mysterious entity, along with other students. The way she sounded so scared, and her wish to ease her students' worries, along with her own.. it's why Shuichi couldn't possibly say no. Just like with any of his clients; he will not rest until he succeeds in helping them. The truth behind what everyone is actually seeing, is what he's determined to unravel. Not only him, but also his small kouhai who has actually joined him.

"Alright, Yuma... we're here." The two now stand before the main gate. With how dark it is, the giant school looks even more imposing... "I know it's very late right now, but I appreciate you wanting to join me on this. As I believe you said that your brother...also saw this 'fiery eyed spirit' one night, if I'm right? Described just how Usami and everyone saw it... this really is strange.. but, there's no way it's an actual demon everyone has been seeing, right?"

"...No, of course not. There definitely has to be a logical explanation to all this... and we're going to find it, by uncovering the truth. So that Usami, your brother, and everyone, can rest easy... I know we can do it; especially with my talented kouhai by my side." He chuckles softly, giving a small pat to his back. "That being said, trying to find anything, let alone a person, in this gigantic school, is like finding a needle in a haystack. So this might take quite a while; are you ready, Yuma? Though I'm sure you're fully prepared, even while knowing that, anyway."

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[twilightarc-gm]

Guidao in MDZS, Quotes

🖤 Okay so you know the discourse is hopping, now I wanted to slide in with the full excerpt from the official EN novels of MDZS. Alot has been said about the cultural nuance with how certain Xianxia cultivators treat the dead.

But I specifically wanted to address how guidao isn't about "peacefully" anything.

🖤 Here is the passage that was cited by another Commenter With Opinions. Some of the fluff pulled out (noted with [...]) and most relevant passages in bold for consideration: vol 1 chap 4

[...] There is an executioner who executed hundreds while alive. His parents and wife are alive and well. He was murdered in town, his corpse lying in open air for seven days, brewing resentment. He now haunts and perpetrates violence. What is to be done?” 

[...]  Murdered in town, a corpse in the open air for seven days—it was the very definition of a major malicious ghost, a great fierce corpse, super difficult to handle. 

[...]  “First, deliverance; second, suppression; third, obliteration.  “Confer with his family and endeavor to learn how to fulfill his dying wish; one must absolve him of his obsession in order to ensure he is released. If the attempt proves futile, then one must suppress him with decision and with force. If his crimes are excessively heinous and his resentment still does not disperse, his existence cannot be tolerated; in this case he must be eradicated. In discharging duty, cultivators must heed this ordering without error.”  [...]  Wei Wuxian said, “Although ‘deliverance’ is the first step, deliverance is often impossible. ‘Fulfill his wish, absolve his attachment’ is easier said than done. If his wish is for a new set of clothes, then sure. But if it’s to kill an entire family for revenge, then what is to be done?”  Lan Wangji repeated, “Deliverance is supplemented by suppression as required. Obliterate when necessary.”  Wei Wuxian smiled at the response. “What a waste of resources.” After a pause, he continued, “It wasn’t that I didn’t know the answer, I was just thinking of a fourth option.”  “I have never heard of any fourth option,” Lan Qiren said.  “This executioner died a horrible death, so him transforming into a fierce corpse is inevitable,” Wei Wuxian said. “Since he executed hundreds whilst alive, why not dig up the graves of those hundreds? Awaken their resentment, fuse their skulls, and have them fight the fierce corpse…”  Lan Wangji finally turned his head to look at him. His expression remained impassive, yet his brows were slightly knit. Lan Qiren was shaking so hard even his goatee was trembling.  He shouted, “Such ignorance!”  Everyone within the Orchid Room was stunned, and Lan Qiren shot to his feet.  “The purpose of exorcism is deliverance! Not only do you pay no thought to the deliverance methods, you want to awaken resentful energy? You are reversing the proper order of things, disregarding ethics!”  Wei Wuxian argued, “Some creatures are impossible to deliver anyway, so why not make use of them? When Yu the Great was taming the waters, he already knew blockage was an unwise plan and that redirection was the way. Suppression is a form of blockage, so isn’t that an unwise method?”  Lan Qiren hurled a book at him and he ducked, continuing his nonsense without batting an eye.  “Spiritual qi is energy. Resentment is also energy. Spiritual qi is stored within the dantian and can be used for great feats, so why can’t resentful qi be used the same way?”  Lan Qiren hurled another book his way and exclaimed sharply, “Then let me ask you! How will you guarantee all this resentful qi will remain under your control and not harm others?!”  Wei Wuxian ducked as he answered, “Haven’t thought that far yet!”  Lan Qiren was outraged. “If you had, then the cultivation world would have no place for you. Get out!” 

🖤 So here I think we should pay attention to how Wei Wuxian wants to "awaken" resentment, not just use what's already there.

Further as we saw with the cultural nuance posts, he wants to fuse skulls together, which... hmm not great.

Then, we see him say that such creatures are impossible to deliver anyway, why not make use of them? But the scenario Lan Qiren gave is to get rid of one (1) ferocious corpse and instead we see Wei Wuxian considering making more of them. And further, he's not really making use of the creatures that already exist, see? Otherwise he wouldn't need to awaken anything.

As we see post-rez, he comments that the eviler the better so as the Yiling Laozu he figured out how to control ferocious corpses like the executioner in this scenario.

But also there is no assumption that this is helping anyone but Wei Wuxian. "So why not make use of them?"

And I think specifically when Lan Qiren is calling out the disregard for ethics, this is mostly about the digging up properly buried corpses and awakening them. Like... as all the cultural nuance posts are trying to say, Wei Wuxian proposes and does the opposite of helping corpses/ghosts move on.

🖤And I think the most ringing argument you can really make about whether Wei Wuxian's guidao has any righteousness at all is when Jiang Yanli speaks up for him. vol 3 chap 15

[...] A-Xian used a different method from the rest of you, but it’s still a skill he cultivated on his own. You can’t write it off as ‘demonic’ just because he claimed a third of the prey that others were never going to capture to begin with.”

🖤 Which we see at Baifeng Shan he's using his ways to help Yunmeng Jiang secure prey. He played his flute and took a nap, while the corpses all ended up at Yunmeng Jiang's camp where they all use a more traditional way of dealing with corpses, i.e. obliteration. He doesn't even go to supervise.

🖤 Wei Wuxian has good in him, but I think it's better to actually look at his good deeds, no matter how selfish they are, than try to attribute inherent goodness to a path notably flaunts ethics and norms to incite yin qi (e.g. yuan qi, resentment) which is harmful to the living and resting dead. Wei Wuxian's character is a subverted villain trope, but what makes him the villain trope is the use of evil ways, i.e. the use of yin qi to seek power to use for one's own ends.

Feel free to reblog with his actual good deeds and intentions 😚