Qin Xiao did not respond, but frowned as he pondered something.

Yun Yun didn't speak, and Ye Qingya was a little confused. "Qin Xiao, what's wrong?"

He turned to look at Ye Qingya, "Sister Qingya, what do you think we should do?"

Ye Qingya frowned slightly, "From our perspective, regardless of whether it's the best choice..."

If the sacrifice is successful, they can return periodically to harvest a batch of resources.

If the sacrifice attracts the descent of the gods, one can report to the Temple of the Gods and request assistance.

She paused at this point.

"However, this is Xiaoqi's hometown, and ignoring it could cause huge losses and harm."

Therefore, intervention is definitely necessary. The best approach is to notify Xiao Qi's royal family and send people underground.

"Cleanse your faith and take over this land."

At this point, Slovic spoke up.

"Sister Qingya, this method might not work. The Swan Clan's power is insufficient to control such a large area."

Moreover, the surface area is already large enough; the Swan Clan simply cannot intervene in the affairs of the underground caves.

Slovic said tactfully, after all, she knew best the situation of the Swan Clan.

Although they were royalty, they did not have absolute authority over their subjects and towns.

Most importantly, the ground area is already large enough, and there are still large uninhabited areas that don't even look at this dark and sunless cave.

Ye Qingya suddenly realized that her idea was indeed somewhat unreasonable.

"Then, Xiao Qin, why don't we just ignore it and see how things go first?"

Ye Qingya offered her suggestion to Qin Xiao.

This solution is, of course, the most moderate and safest approach.

Qin Xiao shook his head. "Forget it, I don't want to take that kind of risk. After all, it's best to stay away from things like evil gods."

Qin Xiao knew very well that he had seized the divine authority from the other party. If these people succeeded, he would be in deep trouble.

"So what do you plan to do? Are you going to leave?"

Ye Qingya asked curiously.

Qin Xiao shook his head. "Leave? No, no, no, let's just turn them all into my resources."

His tone was resolute and cold.

Ye Qingya was taken aback by the coldness in Qin Xiao's words and was still somewhat taken aback.

"What do you mean, Xiao Qin?"

Qin Xiao summoned the Void Spirit Calamity Sword and reached out to grasp the jade-like hilt, which was as smooth as a woman's skin.

"Sister Qingya, this sword is my tamed beast. It can be upgraded and strengthened, and one of the conditions is that it requires a life soul crystal."

"Soul Crystals are obtained through killing; a sentient being is annihilated, and its mournful soul is then sculpted into a crystal."

As soon as he finished speaking, without needing to say more, Ye Qingya naturally understood Qin Xiao's meaning.

Qin Xiao stared intently at Ye Qingya's expression. He was somewhat worried, as many people would find this behavior unacceptable.

Ye Qingya thought for a moment, but then asked a question.

"Little Qin, where did you get these folk remedies?"

ah?

Qin Xiao looked surprised. Shouldn't you be focusing on more emotional topics at this time?

"This, this, this is... one of my talents."

Qin Xiao stammered, completely flustered.

Ye Qingya didn't press the matter further, presumably because she acknowledged the existence of talent.

After all, he was a genius who had grown up rapidly under her very nose, without any foundation.

Without some extraordinary talent or fortuitous opportunity, she wouldn't be able to convince herself otherwise.

"Do you think I'd mind what you said about killing, that I'd think you're evil, that you're scary, and that I'd stop you, leave you?"

Ye Qingya smiled and said softly.

Qin Xiao twirled his sword and then awkwardly looked away.

"It might have been hard to say before, but from the moment you got me, I'll follow you even if you want to tear the sky apart."

Ye Qingya's tone was calm, but it revealed a firm determination.

Qin Xiao suddenly turned around, casually tossed aside the sword in his hand, and reached out to hug Ye Qingya.

Yun Yun turned around in mid-air, transforming her form, and rolled her eyes.

"Sister Qingya!"

Ye Qingya reached out and pushed him, laughing as she punched him lightly, "Alright, what kind of behavior is this? So many people are watching."

Qin Xiao, thick-skinned as ever, asked, "Who is it? There's no one there. I don't see anyone."

Ye Qingya had no choice but to let him be.

"What do we do now? Should we ask the Pope to gather everyone together?"

Qin Xiao took a deep breath, "Ling'er, Jingjing, Youyou, Ilya, Slovic, what about you?"

He did not rush to give orders, but instead asked his tamed beast again.

Although they were all absolutely loyal to him, this was different from ordinary battles, and he didn't want to force them to comply.

Most importantly, as a native of this world, Slovic must be mindful of the other party's thoughts.

The result was quite unexpected. Apart from Bai Ling, who simply disliked killing and didn't want to take action, the others had no objections.

Even Slovic looked completely unconcerned.

Seeing Qin Xiao's puzzled look, Slovic smiled and said, "My master, I must say that as an intelligent being, your sense of morality is too strong. It's just so endearing."

Damn, you were talking so nicely, why did you suddenly become so coquettish?

Qin Xiao felt a chill run down his spine. "It's good that you have no objections."

"I have no particular thoughts. Back when the Swan Clan wasn't royalty, and the land wasn't yet unified by city-states..."

Slaughter is everywhere. It's not uncommon for several tribes to be slaughtered in a single war, especially when the enemy isn't even one of my subjects.

"That's good. Ling'er, have him gather those believers!"

Seeing this, Qin Xiao no longer hesitated and gave the order directly.

Under Bai Ling's control, the fat man walked to a drawer on the side and took out a horn shaped like a conch shell.

The fat man said something to the horn, and then froze, motionless.

"Master, it's done."

As Bai Ling finished speaking, melodious bells rang out over the city.

Knock knock knock~

As the bell tolled urgently, a large number of figures dressed in gray robes staggered into the square outside the building, beneath the statue.

Tall, short, thin, fat, and many more.

They were dressed in gray, a dark, heavy mass resembling a gray haze or a gloomy, stagnant cloud.

Apart from the dense and chaotic footsteps, there was not a single other unusual sound in the square, only the echoing of bells.

As the crowd gathered, wisps of gray mist began to rise from the air.

That was a phenomenon caused by the excessive gathering of His followers. Qin Xiao frowned, keenly sensing some unease.

It seems that if the sacrifice really begins, it might actually attract His attention, or even His descent.

Ten minutes later, Qin Xiao took a deep breath and led the dying Pope out.

Standing before the statue, looking at the endless crowd, he spoke loudly.

"The leader of the cult has been executed. Anyone who has been deceived or abducted should leave immediately!"

"The leader of the cult has been executed. Anyone who has been deceived or abducted should leave immediately!"

"The leader of the cult has been executed. Anyone who has been deceived or abducted should leave immediately!"