PFC Chapter 160 Qiu Sheng returns to his post, 9 questions answered
Chapter 160 Qiu Sheng returns to his post, 9 questions answered
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"Changtian, are we almost there? We have been walking for three days."
Huang Li said with some breathlessness.
For three whole days and three nights, their group of more than ten people did not dare to stop for a moment, although they knew that General Lu Chao and others were no longer able to pursue them, otherwise they would have caught up with them long ago.
After all, the speed of the saints is not something that they, a group of fifth-level people, can match. Once the direction is determined, even if they run for a few days, it may only be a matter of time for the saints.
Xiao Changtian was also a little out of breath. In terms of cultivation, his apparent fifth-level cultivation was the lowest among the group.
"We still have to walk a long way. I set the safe spot a little far away. If I were nearby, I'm afraid the saint would find me. The saint can't find the safe spot I'm looking for. Don't worry, teacher."
Xiao Changtian said confidently while panting.
Huang Zhen on the side looked at Xiao Changtian and nodded slightly to Huang Li.
Huang Li didn't say much, and said softly:
"It's good that you know the answer. This time it all depends on you, Changtian."
Xiao Changtian nodded, and a smile appeared on his gloomy face, but it disappeared in a flash.
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In Zhenxie County, Lu Chao and Qiu Sheng fell into deep thought as they looked at the Zhenxie County City which had suffered heavy losses.
Zhenxie County developed rapidly under the leadership of Xiao Changtian. The entire city had a population of more than 4 million, and together with the later rebels, the total population was more than 4.2 million.
The population of Zhenyao County before was only two million, and normal county towns basically only had two to three million people, which shows how prosperous Zhenyao County was.
Today, there are only more than 100,000 people left in the entire Zhenxie County, and nearly 4 million people are buried forever on this land.
Thinking of this, Lu Chao and Qiu Sheng had no time to feel sad, and a wave of fear arose in their hearts.
After all, someone has to be responsible for these four million lives. The blame is squarely on their heads, and they have to bear it whether they want to or not.
The murderer cannot be found, and as for the others? Haha, let those three saints bear the responsibility? They don’t have the courage to do that.
Qiu Sheng sighed, as if he had aged ten years, and said softly:
"This quagmire, I came at a really bad time."
Lu Chao smiled bitterly and said:
"Don't talk about this anymore. Even if I know you're innocent now, I can't get rid of you. You should think about how to deal with Emperor Yang Tian when you go back."
"How else can we deal with it? Saint Xiao Yao has said that it is other saints in the opposition who are causing trouble. Why don't we just report it according to Saint Xiao Yao's words? You can't handle it, and I can't handle it, so let this unfounded saint handle it."
Qiu Sheng said with a smile, his laughter sounded a little desolate.
In the eyes of the national teacher Qiu Sheng, this saint might really exist, or he might just be a scapegoat pushed by Xiao Yao. But now that things have come to this, he no longer has any intention to care about it.
Let the emperor have a headache. After all, he was just repeating the words of the saint, so he was justified.
Lu Chao nodded and said softly:
"It can only be the."
"Qiu Sheng, take your people back and report to the emperor about the situation here. I will clean up the mess here. This is a great county town, ah!"
Qiu Sheng nodded and said:
"Then it's up to you to clean up the mess. After all, this is a county town. What a pity."
"Go away, go away, don't be upset here!"
Lu Chao pushed Qiu Sheng, and Qiu Sheng walked out of Zhenxie County with a smile.
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"Great Elder Xiao Yao, when are we leaving?"
Gu Shijiu was sitting bored on the top of the city wall of Zhenxie County, looking at the imperial army below who were busy preparing to rebuild the city of Zhenxie County, and asked Xiao Yao.
"I always feel like something is wrong, but I don't know what. Wait a minute, I think I have a clue."
Xiao Yao's words made Gu Shijiu's eyes brighten a little.
Gu Nineteen said quickly:
"I also feel that something is wrong. I thought it was an illusion. It turns out that Great Elder Xiao Yao feels the same way. Okay, let's wait a while before leaving. I also need to think carefully about what is wrong."
"it is good."
Xiao Yao said this, and continued to close his eyes, quietly checking the problem.
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"Father, should we go first?"
Zhao Hongling looked at Zhao Tianran who was standing still and asked puzzledly.
After all, things have come to an end here and it's time to go back.
"Don't worry, don't worry, Hongling. I once went to Bodhi Temple. At that time, Zen Master Yulin said something to me. He said that everything has a cause and an effect. Everything has a reason. No one will do something for no reason. Some people do it for their own benefit, some do it to harm others, and some do it for revenge. In short, everything has a cause and effect."
Zhao Tianran paused, looking a little strange, and then said:
"I was wondering, why did that saint destroy the Evil-Suppressing County?"
Zhao Hongling looked indifferent at first, but when she heard what Zhao Tianran said, she was stunned.
Yes, as a saint respected by all people, why would he do this?
Revenge? In the entire Zhenxie County, if anyone really had a grudge against this saint, they would be killed. Who would dare to say otherwise?
Selfish? What treasure can't a saint get? Who dares to say anything if he just goes to grab it? Or is it that a saint can't grab it?
Insulting others? Even a saint wouldn't be so boring.
For a moment, Zhao Hongling was also confused.
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Gu Shijiu was also confused and stuck in a dead end.
Suddenly, Gu Shijiu's expression became a little solemn.
He discovered that, from the eradication of evil in Zhenxie County back then, to the beast tide in Zhenyao County later, to the establishment of what they called the Demon-Slaying Army to exterminate the demon clan, to the current tragic battle in Zhenxie County, everything was about killing.
Whether they are humans, demons, or so-called evil spirits, they are all dying constantly. Death seems to have become the main theme.
Gu Shijiu suddenly thought of something and shouted:
"I know, Great Elder Xiao Yao, I know what's wrong."
Xiao Yao immediately stood up and looked at Gu Shijiu in confusion, with a hint of surprise in his eyes.
Zhao Tianran, Zhao Hongling, Lu Chao and Yuwen Nuo, who had almost recovered, all rushed over after hearing the noise.
Seeing this, Gu Nineteen explained to everyone:
"I discovered a problem that everyone knows but everyone ignores. The recent changes in the dynasty, everything, are all centered around killing. Whether it's humans, monsters, or evil spirits, they are all dying. I feel that this is not a cause, but a result!"
"What I mean is that the cause of everything is nothing but killing! It is killing simply for the sake of killing. The purpose of the mastermind behind this is very simple, which is to kill!"
Gu Nineteen paused, then said viciously:
"Before, Great Elder Xiao Yao told me that something was wrong. I didn't expect it at first glance, but after I figured out that the mastermind behind it was killing for the sake of killing, I thought of it."
"What's wrong? A battlefield where more than four million people died is filled with gloomy air, biting cold, and boiling resentment! But here the sun is warm, so there's no such feeling. I carefully felt it, and there are no souls left here. It's obvious that they have been sucked away!"
Gu Shijiu's words were like a bolt from the blue, instantly waking up Xiao Yao and the others.