Chapter 41 That's why I don't believe in humans
Feng Qingyuan persistently moved closer to Hanzhou, successfully making Hanzhou remember her spiritual energy fluctuations. However, after arriving at the village, Hanzhou could not sense any spiritual energy belonging to Feng Qingyuan.
In this situation, either someone has set up an array to block [Hanzhou]'s perception, or... Feng Qingyuan is already dead.
Even though Han Zhou wasn't a god at the time, her power was beyond the reach of ordinary demons, so she naturally assumed that Feng Qingyuan was dead.
Just as she had guessed, by the time [Hanzhou] found her, the body had already decomposed into skeletons. Even though it was unrecognizable, [Hanzhou] could still make out the scythe-like wounds on it.
The spirits could naturally see that these wounds were the cause of Feng Qingyuan's death.
[Han Zhou] looked down at Feng Qingyuan, his cold voice like a winter wind, chilling one to the bone.
That's why I don't believe in humans.
The surrounding environment had stopped changing, and the memories had stopped playing.
"This was Feng Qingyuan's first incarnation. I thought I would never meet her again, but sometimes fate is truly unpredictable."
"The patriarch and she met again?"
Han Zhou took a sip of his drink and nodded in affirmation of Hizamaru's words, "The second time we encountered this was the story I told Tai before."
The moment the words fell, the surrounding environment shifted once more. The spirits saw [Kanshu], who had concealed her inhuman features, her long, jet-black hair tied high in a ponytail, her clear eyes and indifferent expression looking down at the bowing subjects below.
"To lose basic rationality due to emotions allowed the enemy to exploit a weakness in our march. It was utterly foolish."
"But! Those are my wife and children..."
Upon hearing this, Han Zhou tilted his head, looking quite puzzled, yet also directly tearing away the man's mask.
"You have many wives and concubines, and three sons. Those captured by the enemy were only your concubines and illegitimate sons. Don't think you're so affectionate."
As Han Zhou stood up, everyone below lowered their heads, afraid of being targeted by this female demon.
"Your family members were captured, and instead of reporting to me immediately, you chose to conceal it. This almost led to the annihilation of our entire force in this battle. Thanks to you, your entire family will suffer the consequences."
The only end for this man and his family was death.
Watching the crowd depart in droves, Han Zhou's sharp aura dissipated considerably. She despised those scheming people who always assumed no one could see through their petty cleverness.
"During those years, I lived in human society, hoping to find an opportunity to cultivate my ninth tail, but all I encountered were idiots."
Always putting their own interests first, these high-ranking officials in this city do not care about the people; their minds are only occupied with how to plunder the people's wealth to enrich their own coffers.
The thought of the bunch of fools under her command made Han Zhou's brows furrow unconsciously. The city she governed was located on the frontier; although life there wasn't wealthy, it was peaceful.
The people knew full well who made their peaceful lives on the frontier possible. Before [Hanzhou] took over the city, the people here suffered greatly, lacking food and clothing.
We also have to worry about barbarian invasions.
Until [Han Zhou] arrived and swiftly dealt with the city's corrupt officials, disposing of all the treasures, food, and clothing recovered from them.
This rekindled their hope for life.
A mother and daughter, dressed simply, were buying things at a roadside stall. The little girl, holding her mother's hand, was looking around boredly when she saw [Han Zhou], and her eyes lit up.
He let go and ran towards [Hanzhou], opening his arms wide with practiced ease, his intention to hug her was quite obvious.
"Ah, Mu Mu!"
The woman quickly put down what she was holding and ran towards her child.
【Hanzhou】Watching the girl waddle towards her like a little goose with its wings spread, she helplessly reached out and hugged her as the girl wished.
"Good morning, General Hanzhou!"
The little girl named Mu Mu wasn't afraid of Han Zhou's cold face at all; instead, she greeted her familiarly.
"I'm sorry, Lord Hanzhou, my daughter is naughty and has caused you trouble."
The woman hurried to Hanzhou's side, looking at her daughter with some concern. It wasn't that she was worried about her child getting hurt.
Instead, they were afraid the children would disturb Hanzhou's work.
"No problem," [Hanzhou] responded to the child's mother, then returned the little girl to her mother's arms, not forgetting to reply...
Good morning.
The woman chuckled softly upon hearing this. That's why these commoners weren't afraid of [Han Zhou], even though this official seemed fierce and difficult to get along with. She wouldn't ignore the voices of the people.
Even if the other person is just a child, she will listen carefully to what they have to say.
"Are you in a bad mood? You rarely come out at this time," the woman asked cautiously, sensing something amiss. Remembering the barbarians who had nearly stormed the city gates a few days ago.
"Is it... because of the war with the barbarians?"
Han Zhou let out a breath and nodded. Although she had managed to stabilize the situation and drive the barbarians back, those people were like hyenas. They wouldn't give up easily without tearing off a piece of flesh.
“There are spies in the city, and quite a few people have turned against me, perhaps because they think I am cold-hearted.”
As she spoke, she reached out and took the flowers that Mu Mu handed her, her tone tinged with self-deprecation.
"A bunch of opportunists! If it weren't for you leading the army to resist the barbarians, how could they possibly live peacefully in this city?" The woman frowned.
[Han Zhou] gently rubbed Mu Mu's head, watching the little girl's hair curl up everywhere, and a slight smile appeared on his lips, making him feel much better.
"Don't worry, I'll take care of these problems."
"If there's anything we can do to help, please let us know."
"help!"
Mu Mu, the little girl, couldn't understand what the adults were saying, but she knew that if the general encountered difficulties, she would help him too!
Thank you.
The spirit that witnessed all of this clearly sensed just how good the reputation of [Kanshu] was among the people. It wasn't just that one little girl.
The children on the street would greet her and ask her all sorts of questions. The older ones even said that when they grew up, they wanted to join Hanzhou's army to protect their homes.
It's truly remarkable that someone so young has such ambition. [Hanzhou] patted the little boy's head.
"You're still young and don't understand the cruelty of the battlefield. However... I look forward to your growth."
After watching the children leave, [Han Zhou] prepared to return to his office. There were still some matters in the city that needed to be dealt with.
"I didn't expect you to be so popular with kids."
That familiar yet unfamiliar voice seemed to transcend time and echoed in her ears once more. [Hanzhou] looked at Feng Qingyuan after his reincarnation, whose appearance was exactly the same as in his previous life.
"Who are you?"
"Me? I'm just an ordinary doctor who recently arrived. I never expected to run into the general here so soon." Feng Qingyuan smiled as he looked at the person in front of him, deciding to make friends with him the moment he saw him.
"My name is Feng Qingyuan, General Hanzhou."
Those dark eyes were filled with a bright smile, and his tone was clearly teasing.
Looking at the stranger in front of her, Han Zhou felt a strange mix of emotions. "I have other things to take care of, so I'll take my leave now."
Feng Qingyuan watched the person in front of her leave quickly, somewhat bewildered. Why did she have the feeling that General Hanzhou knew her?
"The lifespans of monsters and humans differ too greatly; the ultimate outcome will always be separation," Han Zhou calmly stated, reflecting on his beliefs at that time. "That's why I didn't form close relationships with humans back then."
But no matter how hard Han Zhou tried to avoid Feng Qingyuan, it was no use. Various circumstances would inevitably lead them to meet, and this situation made Han Zhou realize that something was wrong.
This means that there is a predestined 'fate' between them. With no way to avoid it, [Han Zhou] could only accept it; normally, Feng Qingyuan wouldn't disturb her work.
Feng Qingyuan is indeed a qualified friend.
"Why are you so harsh on your subordinates?" Feng Qingyuan asked, sitting on the lawn watching a group of children play, a cup of tea in his hand.
"Because they are stupid, trying to be clever and deceive everyone."
"Hmm, let's forget about that group. Some of them are loyal to you; you couldn't possibly not notice. Should we be gentler with them?"
He wasn't actually that unapproachable, yet he had this aloof, unapproachable air about him. Feng Qingyuan smiled helplessly, picked up a piece of pastry and put it in his mouth, then his eyes lit up.
"This is delicious! Where did you get it?"
"This was given to me by Mu Mu's mother. She happened to see me coming to have tea with you."
"That little girl..." A gentle smile appeared on Feng Qingyuan's face as he recalled the girl who wanted to hug [Han Zhou] the moment she saw him.
"Don't go outside the city any longer. The barbarians are getting impatient."
"Is war about to break out?"
"Hmm, they seem determined to win this battle. I have a bad feeling about it." [Han Zhou] twirled the teacup in his hand, then finally put it down.
She started talking to Feng Qingyuan about other things.
In that battle, the barbarians actually poisoned the warriors' water supply. And the army medics couldn't find an antidote. [Han Zhou] immediately thought of Feng Qingyuan, who was left behind in the city.
She immediately sent someone to bring Feng Qingyuan over, and it turned out that Feng Qingyuan's medical skills were excellent; he quickly resolved the poisoning issue. Feng Qingyuan's contribution was indispensable to the easy victory that battle was won.
She also gained considerable fame among the soldiers, and Feng Qingyuan took this opportunity to inquire about Hanzhou's preferences every day in the army.
Finally, I chose to give them a pair of blue teardrop-shaped earrings.
Why did you give me this?
"Hmm... Actually, Hanzhou, you remind me of a tranquil lake. I think these earrings suit you very well."
[Han Zhou] stared at the earrings in her hand in silence for a while, before finally putting them on.
"Thanks"
Feng Qingyuan chuckled lightly, "Why be so polite between us?"
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