Inner Demons

[First published in Jinjiang, please do not reprint in any form] Nightmares always end, but longing never ends. Serious version: Duan Shouran: Socialist core values! Lu Mingyuan: Longhu Mountain Tianshi Mansion Maoshan Technique! Duan Shouran: We must believe in science. Lu Mingyuan: I choose metaphysics. Duan Shouran: If you engage in feudal superstition, I won't fish for you if you get into trouble. It smells so good... Lu Mingyuan: In order to rejuvenate the country through science and education, I will not save you if you enter the magic circle. It smells so good... Duan Shouran: Why do we want to hurt each other? Lu Mingyuan: Who makes you look good! Duan Shouran: We are brothers, we will handle difficulties together! Lu Mingyuan: We are friends, let's fight ghosts together! One year later—— Lu Mingyuan: Tell me, who am I to you? Duan Shouran: A Taoist friend of mine. Lu Mingyuan: ... I even brought my household registration book with me and you're just telling me this? Do you want to go to the sky and be side by side with the sun? Duan Shouran: No, now I just want to go to the sea and talk to the bastard. Lu Mingyuan: Could you please stop beating around the bush and scold me? Duan Shouran: How much fun would be lost in that way. Lu Mingyuan: ... Scum! PS: HE