"You've arrived," Kim Gun-in said calmly.
“Yes, we chased you all the way, and you still managed to escape back to the capital. You’re quite the escape artist.” Qin Ze slowly walked forward, his gaze fixed firmly on Jin Jianren.
On Jin Jianren's golden robes, a mythical beast with a horn like a deer, a head like a camel, eyes like a rabbit, a neck like a snake, a round belly like a clam, scales like a fish, claws like an eagle, paws like a tiger, ears like a cow, whiskers beside its mouth, and a bright pearl under its chin was perched on Jin Jianren's chest.
He was wearing a dragon robe!
Qin Ze grinned and chuckled softly.
Kim Geon-in also laughed.
"You have a knack for picking the right time. You never come earlier or later, but you just have to come at this exact moment."
"You're really vicious."
Qin Ze dragged the Fire Wind Breaking Formation Halberd forward, and the people behind him stepped into the door one after another. He shook his head: "Vicious? Compared to you, they are still far behind."
"It's just a bit of a coincidence. Today is New Year's Eve, and after tonight, it will be the New Year."
A flicker of realization crossed Jin Jianren's eyes, and he continued:
"Yes, this is a joyous occasion, the Lunar New Year. Logically speaking... it's not appropriate to engage in violence."
No sooner had he finished speaking than laughter suddenly erupted from Qin Ze's mouth.
"Hahaha."
“What you said makes some sense. The New Year is a time for national celebration, and it is indeed not appropriate to engage in violence.”
"However, since we're already here." As he said this, Qin Ze's eyes gradually sharpened, and he gripped the Fire Wind Breaking Formation Halberd tightly.
The people behind him had stopped, and Qin Ze walked alone up the steps.
Jin Jianren stood at the palace entrance, watching Qin Ze gradually approach. His expression, which had been calm at first, began to flush. He raised his voice and shouted:
"Qin Ze, you deserve to die!"
"It has only been two years since the war ended and we have finally achieved peace, but you have rebelled and led the rebel army all the way from Beiliang."
Countless people have died by your hand!
"In your dreams, have you ever seen those who died because of you turn into vengeful spirits, coming to claim your lives?!"
Qin Ze walked up the steps, and upon hearing this, he smiled frankly:
"I do often dream about many people."
"However, they were all my father's old subordinates, soldiers of my Chiyan Army, people who died on the battlefield to defend our country."
“I have never dreamed of the people I killed coming to claim my life. I suppose they were blocked by the heroic spirits of my Crimson Flame Army.”
"They were all formidable fighters in life, true heroes. Even though they have died in battle, in the underworld, those evil spirits are unlikely to be their match."
"In the mortal realm, I will kill! In the underworld, my father and the others will kill!" Qin Ze's expression remained unchanged.
"Hahahaha." Kim Geon-in laughed, then said:
"That's awesome!!"
"It seems you're no less capable than me!"
Qin Ze laughed: "Jin Jianren, I'd like to ask you, do you dream about those people who want to take your life?"
Upon hearing this rhetorical question, Kim Geon-in's expression froze for a moment, but only briefly; he immediately grinned broadly.
"How could I dream about these things!"
"Everything I do is for the sake of great achievements, for the sake of the world!"
"Who will come after me to take my life?"
"Who dares to come and take my life?!"
"Although I was born into a noble family, I studied military books and practiced martial arts from a young age. I joined the army and went to the battlefield at an early age. Over the years, I have spent more time in the military camp than anyone else!"
"Back when the war was raging, I fought countless battles and killed countless villains!"
"I've fought the Hu and Ma tribes, and I've also fought against the Fusang people! Qin Haotian is leading the Chiyan Army in a fierce battle, and I'm fighting fiercely too!"
"I've always given it my all to achieve this goal! I have no regrets!"
Upon hearing this, Qin Ze's expression gradually changed, and anger began to rise in his heart. He immediately shouted:
"You have a clear conscience?! How dare you say you have a clear conscience!"
"Even now, you still have the audacity to say such things. You're deceiving others and yourself at the same time!"
"You keep saying you're doing this for a big push, but what have you actually done?!"
"Peace was established by the general! Why is the general not allowed to see peace!"
"Have you done enough of this kind of thing—discarding the millstone after it has served its purpose? Haven't you harmed your own people enough?"
"You even betray your own subordinates, how dare you say you have a clear conscience!"
At this moment, only five steps remained. With Qin Ze's words, Jin Jianren, his face contorted with rage, immediately rebuked:
"I didn't do anything wrong!"
"If I had to say, I should have killed you long ago! Otherwise..."
A hint of pain flashed in his eyes: "Otherwise, how could things have come to this!"
"You shouldn't have rebelled, you shouldn't have come! Without your interference, I could have made Daqian flourish and become the most powerful nation!"
"You! It's you! You've caused this turmoil in Dagan! So many people are eyeing it covetously, so many are waiting for their chance to strike!"
"It all started because of you! You are a sinner! You deserve to die to atone for your sins!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Qin Ze quickened his pace, his eyes blazing with fury, and roared:
"You spout such high-sounding words, but little do you know you're nothing but a shameless scoundrel!"
"As the saying goes, a gentleman judges by his actions, not his intentions. Kim Gun-in, your actions and your words are completely contradictory!"
"The greater good of the nation and its people is not a fig leaf you use to cover up your shame!"
"Even a three-year-old child is far more upright than you! And you are a shameless scoundrel who will stop at nothing for personal gain!"
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