He Fang brought the person to the conference hall set up in the City of Hope. He remembered the person's appearance. He and the person had a brief exchange for a while when they were learning about the situation in the City of Angels.

At that time, we had promised the other party that we would settle his family in Hope City. Obviously, there was no purple mission at that time, but why is it suddenly there now?

In "Xuwu Restart", purple missions are already the second quality, with higher rarity and are relatively rare. As an open world, it is impossible to release special quality missions. After all, it is not like ordinary online games that use colors to represent experience points. Therefore, the color in "Xuwu Restart" actually represents the impact of a mission. Purple has a very high impact.

"Shen Houyun." He Fang reviewed the information on Shen Houyun's attribute panel and asked, "You came to see me specifically, is there something?"

When an N-PC proactively comes to you to release a mission, it is very likely to be a main or side quest. However, there is a prerequisite for this, which is that there must be a main quest and a side quest.

There is no main plot in "Restarting the Ruins", let alone side plots.

"Lord City Lord, you once agreed to let me bring my family to this city." Shen Houyun's hands tightened quietly, and he looked a little nervous.

"Yes, anytime. Because I promised you, I will give you a green channel and let your family become residents of Hope City before others." After all, He Fang is a man of his words. Since the other party has agreed to his conditions, he will not treat the other party unfairly.

"But what if I have a large family?" Shen Houyun asked.

He Fang was a little confused: "A lot, how much?"

Wei Qixuan was standing next to He Fang. Wei Qixuan also frowned slightly and said, "If there are hundreds of people, Hope City can accept them at will now."

In this era, a family is already very powerful if it has hundreds or even thousands of clans and factions.

"There are three hundred thousand people." Shen Houyun said.

"..." He Fang was speechless. If he didn't know that the other party was trying to play tricks on him, he would be stupid. He Fang rubbed his eyebrows and said, "Three hundred thousand. Your family is so fertile. Do your parents know?"

Wouldn't it be better to just issue the task directly instead of beating around the bush with strange topics?

I have collected some background information about Shen Houyun before, and it can be seen that this is a very family-oriented child, and He Fang does not dislike him.

Wei Qixuan was obviously a little confused. Three hundred thousand people was already the total population of a medium-sized mobile city. "Do you want the Lord of the City to take over the entire city?"

However, Shen Houyun was unexpectedly silent at this time. He was the one who took the initiative to come to ask for help, but now he was silent.

"Which city are your family in?" He Fang called Guo Miaofeng using the system panel and asked Guo Miaofeng to retrieve the city file information for him to record.

Shen Houyun turned his eyes slightly at this time, he looked into the distance, and after a long while he said: "Descend to the city."

Jianglin City? He Fang thought the name sounded good, and searched for information about Jianglin City on his system operation panel. Sure enough, there was such a file. It seemed that these mercenaries were indeed well-informed. After all, the time they were imprisoned must have given them some information.

Descend to the city, descend to the city...

However, when He Fang saw the message about the coming of the city, his expression became more and more weird. He read all the information repeatedly and then stared at the person in front of him.

"Which Jianglin City are you talking about?" He Fang asked cautiously, looking at Shen Houyun with a strange look.

"There is only one Jianglin City, and there is not even a homophonic one." Shen Houyun kept his eyes lowered, obviously not wanting to explain the matter too clearly.

However, He Fang became silent.

"Lord City Lord?" Wei Qixuan was a little confused, not understanding why He Fang suddenly fell silent.

"Xuanxuan, get out." He Fang said to Wei Qixuan who had been beside him.

"Lord City Lord, is there anything inconvenient? Otherwise, I will ask others to come in?" Wei Qixuan was obviously confused.

"Ah... well, it's not very convenient." He Fang's expression was a little subtle.

Wei Qixuan was very confused, but since it was the order of the city lord, he would definitely obey it. So after thinking for a while, he said, "I'm at the door, city lord. If you need anything, please speak loudly and I will respond to you immediately."

"You go study." He Fang looked at Wei Qixuan with a complicated expression, "Why do you always follow me? You go study?"

He Fang was somewhat puzzled by Wei Qixuan's stubbornness. Could it be that Wei Qixuan was a participant in this purple mission? However, seeing Wei Qixuan reluctantly leaving, He Fang breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that this mission had nothing to do with Wei Qixuan.

It shouldn't have mattered.

Not suitable for children. Not suitable for children.

He Fang sat closer to Shen Houyun with an indescribable expression, observing Shen Houyun carefully. Shen Houyun was not very old, just nineteen years old, which should mean he had just reached adulthood, but one of the selection requirements for the Black Flag Mercenary Squad was that he must have been the captain of a mercenary squad.

Min Zhizhou was over 30 years old before he gathered all the equipment and became the captain, but this kid did it at the age of 19. To achieve this level in such a world, you can imagine how hard he worked.

He Fang looked at Shen Houyun very seriously this time. Although the other party was still in the transition period from a teenager to a young man, and his youthfulness had not faded, one could see that his skin was too white due to being hidden in armor for many years. Although he looked thin, a closer look revealed the thin texture covering his body. His eyes were very calm, and he did not have the vigor that a 19-year-old should have.

"Lord City Lord, I have personally experienced your city." Perhaps because He Fang did not take the initiative to ask, Shen Houyun took the initiative to speak. He calmly let He Fang observe him, "Your city is very beautiful, and I also yearn for it very much. I believe that you should understand my expectations for your city without me saying too many words of praise."

"Hmm..." He Fang nodded awkwardly. Compared with Jianglin City, it was very good.

"The people in your city are very free, and they are also free to offer jobs to mercenaries who intend to enter Hope City. So can I think that personal opinions are respected in your city?" Shen Houyun asked.

"Yes, I hope everyone can develop freely." He Fang nodded affirmatively again. It was much freer than in Jianglin City.

"Does your promise to me still count?"

He Fang felt that Shen Houyun's expression was a little strange, and with full of sympathy, he continued to nod obediently: "Okay."

"We didn't agree on the number of 'family members' at that time, right?" Shen Houyun continued to take advantage of the loopholes in He Fang's promise at that time.

"..." He Fang felt that it would be better to bring Zhu Yan with him to the negotiation. He was really not suitable to be the negotiator. "Maybe, maybe, it's..."

"Then I hope you will accept my 300,000 family members in Jianglin City!"

He Fang took a breath, even though he had a vague feeling, he didn't expect that Shen Houyun would actually dare to say that!

He immediately comforted Shen Houyun: "Three hundred thousand families, that's an entire city. You asked me to take over a city for no reason. This is not something that can be done easily."

Shen Houyun shook his head: "The number of people who descended on the city was not 300,000, but 350,000."

He Fang was stunned: "?"

"I hope you can accept the 300,000 women and children who have descended on the city." Shen Houyun put forward his request very firmly.

"Impossible." At this moment, Zhu Yan's voice suddenly appeared at the door. The man in the white coat was still calm and aloof. His expression was indifferent. "The information you gave us about Angel City is far from enough to exchange for Hope City's sacrifice for your request."

If He Fang understands Zhu Yan's words, then the truth is that whether to accept the mission is up to the player. After all, the player does not know what they will get before completing the mission. Many missions may just be processes, but they are usually done. Obviously, Zhu Yan, as an N-PC, does not have this theory.

Shen Houyun was silent, and his gaze on He Fang dropped again. He did not say anything else, proving that he also knew that this request was too much.

He Fang turned around and asked Zhu Yan: "Have you read the information about the city of advent?"

"I've seen it." Zhu Yan replied.

"Is this true?" He Fang's face was full of complexity.

"It looks like it should be true." Zhu Yan glanced at Shen Houyun, who was silent at the time, and confirmed He Fang's doubt.

The population of Advent City is nearly twice that of Hope City, but it is a medium-sized city. The reason is because of its special nature.

The people in Jianglin City are basically women, and the requirement for these women is that they must be "fertile women".

The meaning of advent is the advent of life, and new life requires women.

In the harsh environment of the end of the world, the current situation of more men than women has actually long been formed. Women with weaker constitutions will always find it more difficult to survive in the harsh environment.

Each mobile city will have a birth encouragement and support plan, which are different from each other. Basically, after a child is born, the city can help raise the child until he or she is able to work, and the parents who are raising the child can temporarily do easier work.

Even now, it is very important to maintain a stable population, but in this era when there are more men than women, the birth rate is getting lower and lower.

There are many women in the city of Jianglin, and the greatest use of these women to the city of Jianglin is childbearing.

The city of Descent exchanges children born by women with other cities. In layman's terms, it is trafficking in population. They sell all male children to cities in need of labor, and then keep the girls, repeating the cycle over and over again. In the city of Descent, any woman who is able to bear children will inherit this "job."

And in order to find better quality genes and make it easier to have children, they always accept anyone who comes.

"There actually is such a place." He Fang couldn't help but sigh again.

"Many organisms will automatically stop having children when resources are scarce, and this is also true for humans." Zhu Yan said to He Fang, "The overall environment is bad, and the fertility rate is gradually decreasing. It's not surprising that such a place would be born."

That’s why it’s a purple mission.

He Fang believes that a city like this cannot survive without the support of other cities.

If Shen Houyun was from Jianglin City, he wanted to rescue his mother who was imprisoned. After seeing the strength of Hope City, he hoped that they could change the situation of Jianglin City.

But since the City of Advent can exist so long after the end of the world, it proves that it is indeed needed. If I really accept this mission now when the need arises, and finally take the City of Advent, it would be like touching someone else's cake, and it would affect the whole body and cause trouble.

Is that why it is a purple mission?

The scope involved is indeed a bit too broad.

"Lord City Lord, your city is a free city. You who yearn for freedom, can you look at such a city and remain indifferent?" Shen Houyun's voice rose and fell, as if he wanted to provoke someone's anger in this way.

"This kind of language can't hold Hope City hostage." Zhu Yan half-blocked He Fang and said, "If you really want to change, you might as well find a way yourself."

Shen Houyun bit his lower lip. Although he didn't want to, he had to show his powerlessness in front of others: "We have no choice. With so many women, other cities won't accept them in large numbers. Moreover, in the end times, we can't resist. All knowledge and weapons are in the hands of a few people. In this modern age where weapons speak, mortals can do nothing."

And there are many more places in Hope City.

Not only are there a lot of places, but there is also plenty of food.

"Don't you think it's ridiculous to pin your hopes on others when you don't even work hard yourself?" Zhu Yan said mercilessly.

Shen Houyun knew that he was being excluded, but he still calmed himself down and said, "Once Jianglin City is absorbed, we can get more labor. Women are more patient and meticulous than men, and will be more useful."

"But once we absorb Jianglin City, we will have to face many enemies who support Jianglin City. Don't tell me you haven't considered it." Zhu Yan coldly interrupted Shen Houyun's words.

Shen Houyun narrowed his eyes slightly. Perhaps he had already prepared himself mentally to be rejected, and there was not much disappointment on his face.

While the other party was talking, He Fang was thinking about what this mission could bring to him now.

Just like now that gold missions can be missed, it won't be a big deal even if a purple mission is missed. If Shen Houyun really follows his idea and absorbs Jianglin City, will the benefits outweigh the disadvantages, or will the disadvantages outweigh the benefits?

But He Fang did not have a very accurate answer. Although they knew how Jianglin City operated and its total population, they did not know how many mobile cities Jianglin City was a population incubator.

"You don't agree, right?" Shen Houyun asked.

Zhu Yan turned around and glanced at He Fang, who was also silent. He had just set out to build a peaceful city, but this mission would require them to participate in a war. Did this mean that he would not be allowed to develop in an indecent manner?

Shen Houyun didn't get an answer from He Fang and stood up. His expression was still very calm, as if he didn't hold much hope at the beginning.

"I'm sorry to waste your time, Lord City Lord." Shen Houyun said, bowing deeply to He Fang who was still sitting. Then he straightened up again, turned around and left without any reluctance.

He Fang sighed: "Let's not talk about whether we can accept it or not. Even if we can accept it, it's hard to say where Jianglin City is. This mission cannot be done."

"It's right not to accept it." Zhu Yan's cold voice finally calmed down after being alone with He Fang. He half-knelt in front of He Fang, looked up and looked into his eyes, and said, "The mess after taking over Angel City has not been cleaned up yet. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is working on it, and the government is drafting a treaty on the confidentiality of Angel City information. They are all very busy now."

He Fang didn't know why, but when he looked at Zhu Yan, who was a little shorter than him because he was half-kneeling, he reached out and patted Zhu Yan's forehead: "I know, you guys have worked hard."

Zhu Yan seemed a little surprised by He Fang's action. A faint red color rarely appeared on her fair cheeks. She tilted her head slightly like a proud cat, as if encouraging He Fang to continue caressing her.

He Fang was actually still a little hesitant, because when Shen Houyun left with his back to them, He Fang could still see the big purple exclamation mark above Shen Houyun's head.

This can't be a really important task, can it?

However, when he thought of Jianglin City, He Fang also felt uncomfortable.

Although He Fang did not directly accept Shen Houyun's purple mission, he didn't know why he kept thinking about him. He kept opening the map and found that Shen Houyun did not leave. It seemed that he was wandering aimlessly in the city.

At the age of nineteen, he already had experience as a captain and joined the Black Flag Squad, making him somewhat famous among the mercenaries. However, mercenaries are still mercenaries, and their power to compete with a city is almost negligible.

Since it is a small or medium-sized city of this nature, where most of the people are women and children, there will definitely be no mechas, so the combat power is very low. If I really want to descend on the city, the city will be completely unable to resist.

Even if we really have to fight, there is no reason. Provoking other cities for no reason is inconsistent with the purpose of our own city. If we do something that is inconsistent with the purpose of our city now, it will damage the reputation of Hope City.

Furthermore, up to now, no one has come to Hope City to seek refuge.

Everything I said before didn't seem to attract everyone's attention, or perhaps it was just jealousy.

He Fang was walking on the field ridge. It was already completely dark. As he was looking at the vegetable fields that were gradually maturing, he suddenly saw the night market with lights on in the distance.

In order to enrich the nightlife of Hope City, there is a night market specially set up. There are many people setting up stalls at the night market. Because Angeles City is not far away, people from Angeles City also rent cars to come here to play, so there are quite a lot of people.

He Fang's attention was actually on one of the stalls. On that stall, all the items for sale were small peripherals of the Holy Lord.

He Fang's eyes suddenly flashed.

Suddenly there was movement behind him. He Fang turned around and the bright purple Exclamation Mark appeared in his sight again.

"Shen Houyun?" Even though He Fang couldn't see the person clearly in the dark, the icon was enough for him to identify the other person, "You..."

When He Fang saw that the other party was getting closer and closer to him, his heart suddenly skipped a beat and he unconsciously took a step back.

However, Shen Houyun noticed He Fang's retreat and quickly stepped forward. In his hand, there was a sharp dagger. The dagger reflected the gentle light from afar, and a cold white color flashed by.

He Fang's reaction was a little slow. Before he realized the danger, a gust of wind suddenly flashed past his body and directly pierced into Shen Houyun's waist and abdomen. The huge force projected directly caused Shen Houyun's body to roll to the side.

All the sounds of Shen Houyun's pain were bitten in his throat, and only a faint intense gasp came out. However, he turned over and stood up again. He did not put down the dagger in his hand, but tried to steady his body and rushed towards He Fang once again.

However, this time was just like the last time, he was hit directly on the shoulder and fell backwards. This time, He Fang saw a figure. The figure stood in front of He Fang, dark as if it could be swallowed up by the night.

In He Fang's eyes, a black long knife cut off the sharp dagger and then stabbed into Shen Houyun's palm mercilessly.

Shen Houyun was lying on the ground. His wounds were much more serious than what He Fang saw. Bleeding was trickling from his waist, abdomen and shoulders. Shen Houyun was lying in the vegetable field in a panic, his eyes fixed on He Fang. His face gradually turned pale, but he was smiling.

That smile looked extremely strange under the gradually emerging moonlight. He heard Shen Houyun say, "Go to hell, you bastard."

These words aroused the anger of the black people.

The black long knife went directly from the palm of Shen Houyun's hand to his forearm and upper arm, cutting off his arm directly like cutting tofu. Shen Houyun was in so much pain that he couldn't make any sound. After the long knife cut Shen Houyun's shoulder, the tip of the knife was aimed at Shen Houyun's neck under the reflection of the moonlight.

"Wait, Chong Xiao." At this moment, He Fang stopped Shen Houyun. He frowned and looked back at the brightly lit night market. It was obvious that someone had already discovered the movement here. Thinking of the laws of his own city, he couldn't let Chong Xiao kill people in public. "Call a doctor."

Chong Xiao stopped the knife in his hand. He turned his head slightly. His dark pupils were in the darkness, but He Fang could vaguely feel the burning anger like fire emanating from those calm eyes.

Shen Houyun was pushed into the operating room, and He Fang asked the doctor who was about to enter the operating room: "Can his injury be cured?"

The doctor looked unhappy, or rather, all the paramedics looked unhappy, as they had to save the life of the most despicable and lowly garbage human being in the world who wanted to harm the Creator. However, N-PC, who never lied to the Creator, tried hard to hide his gnashing anger, and what he said was awkward.

"It can be cured. The wounds on the shoulder and waist and abdomen may leave scars, but it is best to cut off the entire arm. Although his arm was cut very beautifully, the bone marrow has been completely exposed and contaminated. I'm afraid it will be difficult to recover as before." said the doctor.

"Anyway, just save your life." He Fang said.

The doctor was very reluctant, but still nodded and said that they would carry out all the orders of the Creator.

He Fang turned around and looked at the Chong brothers who had been silent until now. He knew that it was Chong Ying who inflicted wounds on Shen Houyun's shoulders and waist, and Chong Xiao had used a bizarre method to destroy Shen Houyun's arms and shoulders.

He vaguely felt that these two people were in a bad mood. He Fang swallowed unconsciously, turned his eyes away, and decided not to talk to these two people for the time being.

But just as He Fang turned his head, he suddenly heard hurried footsteps behind him.

The next moment, Chong Ying hugged him from behind.

Chong Ying said nothing, but He Fang felt that he was trembling. This fearless boy now showed such a strong sense of fear, and even his chattering personality was now extremely silent.

He Fang was a little embarrassed and patted Chong Ying's hand: "I think it's nothing, you don't have to worry."

However, Chongying didn't listen at all, but hugged He Fang even tighter and buried his head in He Fang's neck.

"Hmm..." He Fang felt a little itchy, but he didn't struggle. He comforted the trembling boy and said, "He probably didn't intend to kill me. He seems to be committing suicide."

He Fang remembered that he saw Shen Houyun's eyes at that time.

He didn't feel like he was going to die, nor did he feel any fear. Besides, it was just a character model, and he could make another one if the city didn't die.

Why did he commit suicide? Did he lose hope? And then pull a cushion?

He Fang couldn't figure it out, so before he figured it out, He Fang didn't plan to let Shen Houyun die like this.

He Fang feels that he really needs Zhu Yan now, because Zhu Yan can make his brain work better.

Chong Ying must be very strong, but He Fang felt that when he was hugging him, he was obviously very emotional, but he still held back and used less strength. It was tight, but not uncomfortable.

He Fang suddenly felt that even if it was just data, even if it was just an intelligent simulation, his N-PC really loved him.

He Fang, who always easily falls in love with N-PCs in the game, now feels extremely gentle: "I'm fine, don't be afraid, Chongying, I'm not afraid anymore."

This kind of warmth that he could never experience in reality could really make him addicted in the game.

He Fang raised his head slightly and saw Chong Xiao, who had always been very silent, standing in front of him. The black Chong Xiao stood out particularly in the white hospital. He Fang didn't know where Chong Xiao was when he was attacked, but when he suddenly appeared in front of him, he remembered that a strong wind suddenly blew around him.

The wind was so strong that it seemed like it could push anyone down. Now he understood that perhaps that was the proof that Chong Xiao was coming at a very fast speed.

This worries his N-PC.

He Fang has always been afraid to have close contact with Chong Xiao, but he vaguely feels that even if his loyalty level is stuck at 598, Chong Xiao is still serious about him.

He Fang stretched out his hand and quietly grabbed Chong Xiao's clothes, and Chong Xiao also felt that the man, who was like a black flint, had some movements as if he was struck and emitted faint sparks.

He Fang saw that the other party lowered his head and looked at his hands.

He Fang inexplicably wanted to let go of his hand because of the dark eyes staring at him, but he was suddenly held.

Chong Xiao held his hand, lifted up his hand which was about to fall, and applied a little force so that his hand could better grasp the corner of Chong Xiao's clothes.

At this moment He Fang slowly widened his eyes.

For the first time, he felt the will of this N-PC, who had always been too silent and dumb.

Chong Xiao's hands were very big, and compared to his own, they seemed to be able to wrap him up directly. They were not very warm, and even a little cold, but they inexplicably gave him a great sense of security.

He Fang finally realized that Chong Xiao really didn't dislike him at all.

Perhaps with a happy and grateful attitude, He Fang raised his eyes, and this time he did not hide his dark eyes at all and smiled.

Chong Xiao had no expression as usual. He just turned his head, his back to her, and stopped looking.

He Fang was a little embarrassed. Did he not like to see himself laugh? Was he ugly when he laughed?

Chongying's trembling gradually calmed down over time, and finally disappeared completely. During this period, neither side made any struggle. He suddenly felt that maybe he should really cherish his life in the game, otherwise N-PC would probably be sad.

"Why did that annoying guy treat you so badly, Lord City Lord!" He Fang finally heard Chongying's iconic boyish voice again. It was no longer silent, but a mixture of coquettishness and complaints that turned into a wronged tone. "I was really scared when I saw it! It really scared me to death!"

"You reacted quickly, so there is no way you can succeed, right?" He Fang raised his hand and patted Chongying's shoulder from behind, his expression full of soothing.

"But he actually dared to attack you in your city in front of us, Lord Mayor. This is simply disrespectful and he should be beheaded!" Chongying howled and nudged Hefang's neck, as if he was smelling something.

"It's okay, I'm fine." He Fang could only continue to comfort Chong Ying as if he were comforting a child.

"I'm really too angry, so angry!" Chongying said while howling, "I remember that man was from the Black Flag Squad, right? I'm going to beat up all the members of the Black Flag Squad. They are so brave that they have cultivated such a person. It's too much!"

He Fang knew Chong Ying was furious, but he also felt a little helpless: "Why did he involve Black Flag when he did it alone? Besides, Uncle Gu is still in Black Flag, do you still want to beat Uncle Gu?"

"Fight, fight, and punish everyone together!" Chong Ying said very firmly, "If I can't beat Saigu, then I'll let my brother fight. Who made Saigu a member of the Black Flag Team now?"

He Fang was at a loss whether to laugh or cry, but as he thought about it, his expression became subtle again.

Through Chongying's words, he seemed to have vaguely realized something.

Shen Houyun and I had no grudge against each other, and I hadn't even rejected his commission yet he did this. It didn't look like he really wanted to hurt me.

He Fang had previously felt that Shen Houyun committed suicide, so the meaning of his suicide suddenly became clear.

Did Shen Houyun want to use his attack to create a reason for Hope City to plunder Jianglin City?

As a surrendered person, Shen Houyun assassinated the lord of Hope City, but the assassination failed and his identity was exposed. Eventually, Hope City will retaliate, so everything is justified and reasonable.

And as Shen Houyun scolded him in front of Chong Xiao at that time, was it just to provoke the anger of Chong Xiao and others, so that they would eventually transfer their anger to Jianglin City?

If that is the case...

Isn't that a desperate move?

He Fang's heart was suddenly touched. Even though in his eyes these cities might just be missions for him, to these N-PCs they were their own cities.

He Fang scratched his head and thought that maybe, maybe, he could do this task.

——

Shen Houyun felt very painful.

Even in his daze, he felt that his brain was still able to think.

He knew very well that he had acted too impulsively this time and had no good planning.

But he did not regret it.

The City of Hope is the only city he has ever seen, and just as its name suggests, it is a city that gives him hope.

Here, he saw the world that his family in the city of Advent most longed for.

Tranquility, peace, freedom.

He has understood that even if the mercenary is the strongest in the world, he cannot destroy the city and its rules by himself. He can do nothing.

Even if it's gambling.

He also wanted to take a chance on this possibility, even if it meant losing his life.

Shen Houyun never thought that he would be able to wake up again. He was in the hospital. The spacious hospital air was filled with the smell of disinfectant, and the surroundings were pure white, like heaven.

Shen Houyun felt pain all over his body. He looked down and saw that his arm had been amputated. He felt empty, yet he seemed to still have his arm.

He was alive, not even barely alive, but saved.

He still remembered the fear he felt when that scary man used an overly sharp knife to break his bones and flesh apart bit by bit. He was an overly powerful man, and even now when he recalled it, it still made him so horrified that he forgot the pain.

"Ah, you're awake?" At this time, Shen Houyun saw the nurse who came in looking at him coldly. The nurse with a mask still couldn't hide the fierceness in her eyes. "Really, the doctor's medical skills are so good that even those who want to die can't die. You are really lucky."

Shen Houyun said nothing, or even if he wanted to speak, he couldn't. His mouth was dry, but he didn't dare to mention wanting to drink water.

"Does it hurt?" The nurse seemed to deliberately press his wound to a degree that would not affect the healing of the wound so that he could feel the pain. After seeing his painful expression, the nurse finally showed a somewhat refreshing smile, "It hurts, of course. We can't give you painkillers. How dare you assassinate the city lord."

Shen Hou Yunsi did not dare to resist at all. He understood that to those who were loyal to the city lord, he was just a killer, the kind of person who would not be pitied even if he died. No matter how he was treated, it was normal.

But even though these people caused him pain and discomfort, they were actually treating him seriously. It was said that it was because of the city lord's order.

Shen Houyun was a little dazed for a moment.

What kind of broad mind does a city lord have who can even forgive the person who assassinated him?

He was just a young city lord, and he should have been full of energy and vigor. Why did he have such a demeanor?

One time when he woke up from the pain and was tortured with sweat all over his head, he heard the voice of the person that he could not understand no matter how hard he tried.

"Give him a bigger dose of painkillers. He looks like he's in so much pain."

It was the first time he used painkillers, and it was also the first time he realized how effective painkillers were and how rare the feeling of gradual comfort was.

“How miserable.”

The voice of the young city lord came again. Shen Houyun slowly opened his eyes and saw that face, which might be a little ordinary compared to other outstanding faces, but this face made him feel as if he saw a god.

"Shen Houyun, do you regret it?" asked the young city lord.

Do you regret it?

Shen Houyun shook his head without hesitation, and he did not regret it.

"Well, okay, actually I want to say that if you want to ask me to do something, we can discuss it."

At this moment Shen Houyun heard his heartbeat gradually beating faster.

"Although I can't attack Jianglin City directly, I have another way. You can listen to it."

At this moment, the voice of the young city lord brought Shen Houyun a ray of hope.