Chapter 389 That's All
The first land where humans and monsters can coexist peacefully.
A new city full of monsters.
There was no movement in the quiet room for a long time, only the flickering candlelight illuminated the faces of the two people.
Her eyes were filled with extremely complicated emotions, and her face, as sacred and noble as a fairy, was full of shock.
There is no doubt that the conditions given by Wei Changtian were something Qing Xian had never thought of before.
Those who are not of my race must have different hearts.
This is a principle that mankind has always adhered to for tens of thousands of years, and it is also a bottom line that no one has ever dared to cross.
yes.
Perhaps there are many people in this world who do not agree with the idea of "punishing those who are different from you". They would even live with monsters day and night and become their partners, friends, and relatives. However, no one dares to speak out their thoughts, not even an emperor like Li Qi or a second-rank master like Wu Tianqing.
Because they know that it will cause them to lose everything they have.
No one in the world will accept their views.
Even if it does, it will take a very long time.
Before that, they will become the target of public criticism and the enemy of everyone.
so.
If considered from this perspective, Wei Changtian's current actions seem more like a betrayal of the entire human race.
The premise is that what he said is true "Mr. Wei"
After an unknown amount of time, Qing Xian finally took a deep breath and asked a question in a deep voice.
"How can I trust you? How can I trust that you won't go back on your word?"
“.”
In contrast to Qingxian's reaction, Wei Changtian breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this question.
Asking this means that this condition is enough to make Qingxian excited.
As for how to prove that he was not talking nonsense, "Master Demon King."
"Ten days from now at the latest, a thousand miles south of Shuzhou City, you will see a new city rising from the ground."
"This city can be built within half a year."
"Of course, if Shuzhou is no longer in my hands by then, that would be another matter."
“.”
Ten days later, ground was broken for construction, and half a year later, a new city was completed.
What Wei Changtian said was not completely fantastic. After all, the speed of "infrastructure" in the world of cultivation was far from comparable to that in ancient times.
And the promise to “start construction in ten days” is clearly a demonstration of sincerity.
However, this still cannot make Qingxian make up his mind.
He was born eight hundred years ago and has been the demon king for three hundred years.
This is probably the most difficult choice she has faced in all these long years.
Because this choice is not just about her.
It will undoubtedly affect, or even rewrite the fate of the entire demon race.
Where should he go? Slowly lowering his head, Qing Xian fell into deep thought under the unchanging moonlight.
“.”
“Chirp~Chirp~”
The autumn wind is quiet and the night birds are chirping.
Time passed by little by little in silence, and the bright moon slowly moved from in front of the Weiyang Palace to the night sky above the quiet room.
Just when the last corner of the crescent moon outside the window was blocked by the window sill and disappeared from sight, a calm voice finally sounded again.
"Master Demon King, I know this is a difficult decision."
“It’s the same for me, actually.”
"You don't have to worry about me going back on my word, because when the monsters from the Hundred Thousand Mountains appeared on the battlefield, it was destined that you and I were in the same boat."
"And if this boat capsizes, I'll be in a worse situation than you."
"At worst, you can still lead the demon tribe back to the Shiwan Mountains, but I have nowhere to retreat. I will only become a traitor to the human race who can be killed by everyone."
"Then why do you still do this?"
Qing Xian suddenly raised his head and interrupted Wei Changtian: "Why do you want to risk the world's taboo and do something that is destined to be despised by everyone?"
"Because this is the only way I can think of to save Shuzhou."
Wei Changtian smiled, his expression unchanged: "As for being scorned, I'm used to being scolded. It doesn't matter to me anymore."
"What's more, who knows, thousands of years later, people in the future will erect a monument to me for this."
"monument."
Qing Xian was slightly stunned, as if he understood what Wei Changtian meant.
If humans and demons can really coexist peacefully from now on, then future generations may re-examine what Wei Changtian is doing now, and "set things right" for the two of them, and maybe even erect a monument for them.
But all this is too far away after all, at least Wei Changtian will not be able to see it while he is alive.
So in Qingxian's opinion, Wei Changtian actually had only one motive. "Is Shuzhou really that important?"
She murmured to herself, her brows slightly furrowed.
Qingxian's current appearance was enough to make all men willing to answer all her questions, but Wei Changtian did not answer again.
He just paused for a moment, then slowly stood up.
"Master Demon King, I have said everything I need to say."
"I know you haven't made up your mind yet. I can wait a few more days."
"However, the imperial army will be leaving Shuzhou soon, so I hope you can make a decision as soon as possible."
"The demon race has been wasting away in the Hundred Thousand Mountains for too many years. They should come out and take a look."
"That's it."
After saying the last sentence, Wei Changtian took another deep look at the motionless Qingxian, then turned around and prepared to leave.
But just as he was about to push open the wooden door of the quiet room, Qingxian suddenly called him.
"Master Wei, there is no need to wait any longer."
"Everything is done as you said."
Walking out of the quiet room, Yang Liushi, who had been waiting outside, had already guessed the outcome of the negotiation from Wei Changtian's expression.
Her tense mood relaxed a little, and she quickly came forward and asked in a low voice: "Sir, have you settled the matter?"
"Um."
Nodding, Wei Changtian took the lantern from Yang Liushi and asked with a smile, "Where is Chu Xianping?"
"Master Chu is waiting outside."
Yang Liushi looked distressed: "It's so late, are you going somewhere else?"
"Yes, I have to meet someone else."
As Wei Changtian walked out of the mansion, he whispered, "Alright, I can go out by myself. You should go and take a rest. You will be busy for a while."
"Yeah, okay."
Yang Liushi didn't ask what he was busy with, nor did she insist on seeing Wei Changtian out.
She just whispered again, "Then go slower," and then stopped, standing there and watching Wei Changtian slowly walk out of the house.
Perhaps, she had already guessed what conditions Wei Changtian offered to Qingxian.
"Is Shuzhou really that important?"
The same question as Qingxian's came to Yang Liushi's mind, and a quarter of an hour later it turned into a real question, which was asked again through Chu Xianping's mouth.
"Sir, why do you value Shuzhou so much?"
On the speeding carriage, Chu Xianping, who had just listened to Wei Changtian's explanation of the transaction, frowned.
Indeed, with the help of the demon tribe, the chances of defeating the imperial army will undoubtedly increase greatly.
But the cost behind this is too high.
Building a new city is a small matter. The most important thing is that Wei Changtian or Ning Yuke will inevitably become "sinners" condemned by thousands of people.
Even if Wei Changtian has a way to change the minds of the people of Shuzhou, what about the rest of the world? Is it really worth it? There are so many ways to rebel, why choose such an extreme one?
Chu Xianping actually never approved of Wei Changtian's haste to establish a king and rebel, but since the latter was very determined, he had no choice but to do as he was told.
And now he really could no longer understand what was so special about Shuzhou that made Wei Changtian give up so much for it.
"Gurgle"
The wheels rolled over the road as the black carriage sped through Shuzhou City, which was bustling and bustling during the day but now peaceful and tranquil.
After hearing this question for the second time, Wei Changtian remained silent for more than ten breaths.
But this time, he gave an answer.
"Brother Chu, if it's just a matter of changing the emperor, there's really no need to go through so much trouble."
"There is really nothing special about Shuzhou."
"But I must have a place to tell everyone in this world, whether they are humans or monsters, that they can actually live in a different way."
“They can actually live better.”
“.”
"That's all."
(End of this chapter)
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