Within three days, there would be no more Linchuan City in the world.
When Li Zimu directly told Su Qi a "result" without mentioning any preconditions, one can imagine the latter's reaction.
"Wha, what?!"
His heartbeat seemed to have stopped for a beat, and Su Qi stood up suddenly, feeling like the world was spinning for a moment.
Although Da Qian had already made many arrangements in Linchuan City in order to deal with Wei Changtian, it stands to reason that he would not let the former "do whatever he wants".
Even if it were anyone else who said this, Su Qi would just think that there was something wrong with the other person's brain.
But this is Wei Changtian after all!
What others cannot do, must this Living Yama also be unable to do?
Su Qi didn't know if Wei Changtian was bluffing or if he was really confident.
But he didn't dare to gamble anyway.
"You, you..."
Taking a step back with a pale face, Su Qi stared at Li Zimu who looked calm, suddenly turned around and walked quickly towards the stairs.
It was obvious that he wanted to go directly to Wei Changtian.
Li Zimu didn't stop him, he just watched silently until an invisible barrier rose from the ground, instantly trapping Su Qi in place.
"..."
Pressing his hands tightly on the air wall of the Dragon Locking Formation, Su Qi's eyes became extremely shocked.
He was like a headless fly scurrying left and right in the formation, but he could not get out of the area of less than one foot in any case.
At this moment, Su Qi's embarrassment and panic were not staged.
But he was not panicked by his situation.
But because of the hundreds of thousands of people in Linchuan City...
"Li, Miss Li, please talk to Mr. Wei..."
Turning back tremblingly, looking at Li Zimu who was still sitting where he was, Su Qi humbly pleaded: "No matter what, the people are innocent, they should not suffer this unreasonable disaster..."
"I am willing to die today to apologize. I just ask you to be lenient..."
"I just, I just ask you, Master, to be open-minded..."
"..."
The voice became quieter and quieter, and the tone became more and more sad.
He was willing to use his own life to pay for the mistakes of those ten assassins in exchange for the lives of hundreds of thousands of people... Regardless of his stance, Su Qi was indeed noble.
However, in the face of this plea, Li Zimu did not respond at all. He just stood up slowly and respectfully said softly to the end of the stairs:
"Son."
"..."
A glimmer of hope suddenly appeared in his eyes, and Su Qi suddenly turned his head to look at Wei Changtian who was standing behind him at some point, his lips trembling as he wanted to say something.
But before he could speak, Wei Changtian said three words expressionlessly.
"Why?"
...
...
Why?
Why do you, Su Qi, ask me to be more generous?
Just on your life?
"Master Su, your life is not that valuable."
Looking at Su Qi coldly, Wei Changtian walked closer to the former step by step: "So, why should I let the people in Linchuan City go?"
"But, the people are innocent..."
Su Qi's eyes widened and he shook his head in despair: "Since ancient times, the two countries have not killed the common people when fighting..."
"Not killing common people? That was before me."
With a sneer, Wei Changtian's words were so evil and evil, and the fear in Su Qi's heart reached the extreme in an instant.
But he wasn't done yet, and continued to put pressure on the latter's psychology.
"Master Su, don't pretend to be a saint."
"Instigating a war and plunging the people of other countries into misery. How is this different from killing people?"
"Perhaps you should have expected the outcome today when you sent out the troops."
"Is it possible that only you are allowed to kill? I am not allowed to kill?"
"Haha, how can there be such a reason in the world..."
The coldness in his eyes became stronger and stronger, and coupled with these few words, Su Qi felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave.
He clearly knew that Wei Changtian was making excuses, but he didn't know how to refute.
At this moment, Su Qi's psychological defense was finally on the verge of collapse under the heavy pressure.
But at this moment, Wei Changtian suddenly changed the topic and said with narrowed eyes:
"But Mr. Su, I can give you a chance."
"..."
Opening his mouth in confusion, Su Qi looked at Wei Changtian, and for some reason he vaguely guessed what the latter wanted.
And the reality was exactly as he expected.
"In ten days, I want to see Jing Guoqing."
"If you can do it, the people in Linchuan City will be able to live."
"Master Su, don't blame me for not giving you a chance."
"As for whether you can grasp it, it depends on you."
"..."
...
The sun was bright and golden at noon, the sky was clear, and the cicadas were chirping on the trees.
The chaos in Linchuan City is still brewing, and the news of Wei Changtian's assassination has been completely spread.
And in such a panic atmosphere, Su Qi left Guanyue Inn.
The carriage drove through the bustling streets, its body swaying slightly with the unevenness of the ground.
But Su Qi felt nothing about everything around him, and his heart was still echoing the last and only condition given by Wei Changtian.
In ten days, I want to see Jing Guoqing...
Su Qi was not stupid. He certainly knew why Wei Changtian insisted on seeing Jing Guoqing and why Jing Guoqing refused to show up.
He knew better that if Jing Guoqing really came to Linchuan, it would be impossible to go back.
Therefore, from the perspective of a courtier, Su Qi should undoubtedly report the matter truthfully now, and then use all his strength to fight Wei Changtian to the death, even if he really sacrifices the lives of a whole city, he must protect Jing Guoqing's safety.
But......
Taking a deep breath, Su Qi showed a trace of confusion in his eyes.
This was a struggle he had never experienced in his life.
As for what he will choose in the end, perhaps only he himself knows.
...
"How's it going? Did you ask me something?"
On the other side, while Su Qi was struggling painfully with whether or not to "betray the emperor", Wei Changtian and Li Zimu had already returned to the study.
Sitting down behind the desk, Wei Changtian asked in a deep voice:
"Who are those ten people?"
"Master Hui, it is indeed Jing Guoqing who sent you."
Li Zimu immediately answered firmly: "However, their actions today did not inform Su Qi and Jing Guoqing in advance. They must have been instructed by others."
"really......"
Wei Changtian frowned and murmured: "But in this Daqian land, who else can surpass Jing Guoqing in mobilizing such a group of masters..."
"And what is this person's purpose..."
"Sir, I think it's better to catch an assassin and ask about this matter."
Li Zimu suggested in a low voice: "Maybe we can get to the bottom of it."
"Right."
Wei Changtian pondered for a moment, then nodded: "Okay, then I will try tonight to see if I can catch someone back."
"You should leave the city and return to the Tengu Army first."
"If I succeed, I will go directly to you and let you judge."
"Yes, this slave knows."
"..."
Soon, Li Zimu left the study.
Wei Changtian, on the other hand, picked up a poetry book and read through it, but his mind was still thinking about the question just now.