bookbashuk Chapter 1006 Zhongli's Difficult Decision
Chapter 1006 Zhongli's Difficult Decision
However, just when Xiao relaxed, his body suddenly became limp as if all its strength had been drained away.
Xiao's eyes slowly closed, and he fell forward, about to faint.
At this critical moment, Zhongli quickly reached out, firmly supported Xiao's body, and gently held him in his arms.
Xiao's body trembled slightly in Zhongli's arms. He closed his eyes tightly, and with his lips slightly parted, he let out a faint sigh: "Emperor..."
Zhongli looked at his exhausted cub and felt a little distressed.
He looked at Xiao's exhausted face, and after a few seconds, he finally asked, "Xiao, I have a question for you."
Xiao heard Zhongli's voice and slowly opened his eyes. A hint of doubt appeared in his eyes and he asked softly, "What's the matter?"
Zhongli hesitated for a moment, feeling a little embarrassed to speak, but he finally mustered up the courage to ask, "If one day we had to kill Shao Yun, what would you do?"
When Xiao heard that Shao Yun was going to be killed, a complex emotion suddenly surged in his heart.
However, his loyalty to the Emperor was unquestionable.
After a moment's silence, Xiao took a deep breath and replied, "If this is the Emperor's order, I will do my best!"
Just like Yuanshang's loyalty to Kong and Ying's family, Xiao's loyalty to Zhongli is also absolute, and he will carry out the Emperor's orders without hesitation.
Zhongli did not feel much joy when he heard Xiao's firm answer.
On the contrary, he frowned slightly and said slowly: "Actually, I would rather hear you say whether it is possible to avoid conflict with Mr. Shao Yun as much as possible..."
Xiao, who fell into Zhongli's arms, pondered for a moment and asked, "Why did the Emperor kill Mr. Shao Yun?"
Zhongli sighed, considering the current situation, and stated the choice he was unwilling to make.
"If we need to sacrifice one person to save the world, do you think we should sacrifice that person, or just watch the world be destroyed?"
When Xiao heard this, his heart suddenly tightened.
He realized that the person Zhongli was talking about who needed to be sacrificed was most likely Ying!
"I guess the person who needs to be sacrificed is Ying?"
Zhongli was silent for a moment, but finally nodded helplessly and admitted:
"That's right... Although I really don't want to admit it, this is the truth."
"Ying possesses an innate talent when dealing with threats like the Abyss, a talent that no one else can match. So..."
His words stopped abruptly here and he didn't dare to continue.
The fate of Teyvat has entered a countdown, and now, they seem to have no choice.
"Teyvat has reached a critical juncture of life and death. If no new variables emerge, Teyvat will inevitably be destroyed."
At this moment, Xiao suddenly remembered a crucial issue - Shao Yun.
"However, Mr. Shao Yun would never, and would never, agree to let Ying act as the selfless savior."
"Especially after Feng Shen kidnapped Ying, Ying must no longer be as kind-hearted as before."
Zhongli's mind was as clear as a mirror, so how could he not understand this problem?
But the current situation has indeed reached a point of desperation.
In order to continue to survive, both humans and demons will try every possible method by any means necessary.
And this may include some things that no one wants to do.
Just like Dottore made a deal with the devil, he traded Barbara for the soul of the wind god.
Everyone knows this is dirty, but there always needs to be a suitable person to take the blame.
Zhongli sighed helplessly, "Originally, things didn't have to get this bad. However, after he killed the Wind God, everything was doomed to destruction..."
Hearing this, Xiao's eyes trembled slightly, and he expressed his thoughts: "What if Mr. Shao Yun died, and then sacrificed Ying to save the world?"
"After this, can the Xian family raise Paimeng and Shao Yun's daughter?"
Zhongli nodded without thinking, indicating that he agreed with Xiao's proposal.
After all, if things really develop as they expected, then Paimeng and Shao Yun's daughter will definitely need someone to take care of her.
It was something that had to be done out of guilt.
"You don't need to remind me of this, I will do it naturally..." Zhongli said.
However, Zhongli did not let his fantasy get too far away from reality, because he knew very well that things often did not develop as smoothly as people expected.
"However, we cannot ignore the possibility that if we really decide to kill Shao Yun, we might end up being killed by him."
"So, actually this plan is not mature yet..."
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At the same time, at Qingce Manor late at night.
At this time of year, the entire village would have been immersed in a deep sleep, with only the sound of the patrolling Qianyan Army's footsteps on the bluestone road. Occasionally, the night birds perched on the treetops would be startled, and after a few short chirps, the village would quickly return to silence.
However, this evening, Qingce Manor completely broke away from its usual tranquility and became so lively that it seemed like a celebration was being held in advance.
In order to prevent the disaster of Wuwangpo from spreading to Qingce Village, Ningguang sent Ye Lan and Keqing to lead a large number of Qianyan Army with only one purpose, which was to evacuate the people in the village.
The conflict between Keqing and Ningguang is no longer a secret after Keqing's public self-reflection, and it has even reached the point of a falling out.
But at this moment, all differences were put aside.
Protecting the people of Liyue is a responsibility engraved on the Seven Stars. It has nothing to do with political stance or personal grudges.
At this moment, most of the people in Qingce Village obeyed the arrangements of the Qianyan Army and walked towards the designated safe area one after another.
There was a hint of fear and uneasiness on their faces, but more of it was trust in the Qianyan Army.
But there are still some people who stubbornly refuse to leave.
Under the old locust tree at the entrance of the village, several elderly people with mobility problems were sitting on bamboo chairs, fanning themselves with palm-leaf fans.
"I'm an old man. I've lived a lifetime and have seen all kinds of storms. I don't care about this one."
"I'm so tired from all the hassles and troubles. I might as well just stay here and live in peace and quiet."
"If I die, I'm already 97 years old, and I don't care about living for another one or two years."
Several elderly people nearby also nodded in agreement.
There are also some elderly people who wander around their doorsteps, thinking that "there is no need to run away in case of small disasters, but you can't run away in case of big disasters."
They looked at the Wuwangpo area in the distance, then looked at their familiar courtyard, their faces full of confusion.
"Maybe this matter will be over soon. There's no need to make such a fuss." An old man scratched his head and said uncertainly.
This made the Qianyan Army very worried.
They squatted beside the elderly people patiently and persuaded them in a soft voice.
"Master, you can't think like that. The situation this time is different. The chaos over at Wuwangpo is very serious. It's too dangerous to stay here."
A young Qianyan soldier said sincerely.
"We will get you safely to a safe zone. There's food and drink there, and people will take care of you. Once the danger is over, we'll send you back, okay?"
They explained over and over again until their voices were almost hoarse.
Of course, there are also some people who are reluctant to leave because they are reluctant to leave their belongings at home.
Master Chang Jiu is one of them.
However, Mr. Chang Jiu was not so reluctant to leave because he was worried about the financial situation. He was just concentrating on writing his own martial arts novel at home!
He had just caught a glimpse of inspiration and was about to show off his skills to make the world of Jianghu in his writing even more exciting, but he was forcibly dragged out of his home by Qianyan Army, saying that he had to seek refuge.
At this moment, Master Chang Jiu's face was full of reluctance and reluctance.
As he slowly followed the evacuating team, he frequently looked back at home.
You know, for a creator, inspiration is something more precious than gold!
It is like a shooting star, fleeting. Once you miss it, you may never find it again.
That's why Master Chang Jiu was so heartbroken, looking back every few steps. He was so reluctant to leave!
Is Wuwangpo really dangerous? My home is the closest to Wuwangpo, and I don't feel any problems there.
So, Master Chang Jiu seized an opportunity, left the team, walked quickly to Ye Lan, and asked:
"Um, Miss from the General Affairs Department, may I ask why we have to evacuate overnight?"
Seeing someone asking questions, Ye Lan patiently explained:
"It's like this. Something happened at Wuwangpo. In order to ensure the safety of Qingce Village and avoid unnecessary involvement, we urgently arranged for everyone to evacuate."
Then, in order to avoid the appearance of "I don't want to leave home" or something like that, Ye Lan added:
"Don't worry, the General Affairs Department has already arranged the best accommodation and food for everyone. We will definitely not let anyone suffer any injustice."
"And all expenses are covered by the General Affairs Department, so you don't have to worry at all."
Mr. Chang Jiu's mind is now full of the novel manuscript he left at home.
That is his masterpiece, the light novel that will be sent to Inazuma Yaedo soon!
"But...can I go home and get something first?"
However, Ye Lan stopped him without hesitation and ordered sternly: "No, the situation is critical now, human lives are at stake, nothing else matters."
Master Chang Jiu wanted to argue a few more words, but Ye Lan didn't give him a chance at all. She directly ordered two Qianyan soldiers to forcibly hold him back and leave with the team that was evacuating Qingce Village.