Shen Yuanling held his arms tightly, because at this moment he was hugging not only Jiaojiao, but also what he was sure in his heart was the "most real" thing in the world.

He knew that his second brother had not lied to him.

He already had clues in his mind, and the arrival of the thunder further confirmed what his second brother said.

Besides, my second brother is such a proud man, he would not and would not bother to make up such a ridiculous lie to disturb his mind.

This... this is just a world in a book...

Even just repeating this answer in his mind made Shen Yuanling feel difficult and tormented.

And the sister Qiao in his arms was able to take timely action at countless critical junctures, so he could easily come up with the answer without having to think too much.

Sister Qiao is the only "outsider". She once watched their lives in some untouchable place, and then stepped into the game.

Perhaps she came with a mission, so God gave Sister Qiao superpowers to help her change the fate of those who died tragically.

Shen Yuanling suddenly felt very sad. His thoughts were in a mess, but an idea popped up in his mind.

Which is more painful, ignorance or knowledge?

They are ignorant, so they go on muddled along according to their predetermined fate, some of them enjoy great glory, some of them lose their heads and bodies, and they live their lives in a daze.

Sister Qiao is a prophet. She knows the fate of everyone and seems to be in control of the overall situation, but all those close to her die a miserable death. Is Sister Qiao also worried and fearful day and night?

Was she tired, too? Was she constantly worried that she couldn't save them all?

Thinking of this, Shen Yuanling's throat felt sore and bitter. He wanted to comfort Jiaojiao that he was fine, but at this moment he couldn't utter a word.

In this vast world of books, the so-called "writer" is even unwilling to give him more ink and paper.

He was a four-year-old child who died young, so he probably never left any impression on Sister Qiao.

The original "he" died so foolishly and unjustly. Apart from bringing pain to his mother and brother and becoming their weakness, he was useless.

If he was "created" just to hurt the people closest to him, he would rather have never existed and never been "created"!

Shen Yuanling suddenly felt a little breathless.

Why?

Obviously, he also wants a brilliant life.

He still has to protect so many people he loves, he still has to realize his ambitions, he has not yet felt the free wind of the northern wilderness...

His vivid and real life has clearly just begun!

"Xiao Si, how are you?"

Jiaojiao felt Xiaosi's chest rising and falling violently, and she felt equally complicated.

Ever since Shen Yuanbai, her brother and her father discovered the truth one after another, Jiaojiao knew that one day, someone around her might have to go through the same pain and rebirth.

Everyone is "awakening" in different ways, breaking the established fate and walking their own path in life. This is what she pursues - free will.

And understanding the truth of this world is probably the most ruthless and difficult of all ways of "awakening".

"I'm fine, Sister Qiao..."

Shen Yuanling had a thousand thoughts in his mind, but when he expressed them aloud, all he could say was reduced to just one sentence.

He hasn't figured it all out yet. When he no longer has any doubts, he will definitely confront Sister Qiao.

At that time, he would firmly tell Sister Qiao that he was so real, just like her.

When Qiao Tianjing heard Shen Yuanling's voice, he felt relieved.

He once fell into the same situation as Xiao Si, and he could only convince himself of the struggle and pain.

As long as you cross this threshold, everything you see from now on will be true, everything you gain will be real, and your heart will be filled with confidence and fulfillment, and you will never hesitate or be confused again!

Thinking of this, Qiao Tianjing looked at Shen Yuanbai in front of him again.

Shen Yuanbai's situation is different from theirs.

He was the son of destiny chosen by the "writer", and he received the most perfect ending given by the "writer", which destined Shen Yuanbai to be the most deeply entangled and most widely involved with destiny.

"Someone is coming, let's change places first."

Qiao Tianjing always remained sober and in control of the overall situation.

Just now when the thunder and lightning struck, he ran towards this side holding his little sister. He saw many people from afar on the way, but at that time everyone was hiding away in panic.

Now that the thunder and lightning have stopped, I'm afraid a lot of people will come soon.

Shen Yuanling came to his senses after hearing this and quickly stood up holding Jiaojiao.

Qiao Tianjing looked around and walked directly to the left.

“This way!”

Shen Yuanling had already stepped out, but Shen Yuanbai was still standing motionless at the entrance of the valley.

Jiaojiao turned her head and approached Shen Yuanbai and asked in a low voice: "Will you come with us?"

Shen Yuanbai slowly raised his head when he heard that, and suddenly noticed something, then looked straight at Shen Yuanling.

Shen Yuanling met Shen Yuanbai's eyes and immediately pulled up his sleeves to cover the charred and cracked back of his hands.

He was so shocked just now that Sister Qiao's shout reached his ears. He used the "rebound talisman" as quickly as possible, but the back of his hand was still burned.

"Brother, don't you want to see Jiaojiao? Let's go first."

Shen Yuanling spoke again, still calling him "Second Brother", perhaps because of Shen Yuanbai's push.

He could see that Shen Yuanbai's brows were full of madness just now, and that attitude of risking everything clearly showed that he was determined to face Lei Ting head-on. Pushing him away was probably to avoid implicating him.

Thinking of this, Shen Yuanling's expression became complicated. Before Shen Yuanbai could answer, he had already looked away.

Shen Yuanbai glanced at Jiaojiao, then turned around silently and followed Qiao Tianjing's footsteps.

The four men left in a hurry, but after a while, a noise was heard, and soon dozens of Northern Army soldiers rushed here.

When they saw a deep pit on the ground and a messy canyon in the moonlight, they all gasped.

What is this? A punishment from heaven? Has anyone been struck by lightning?

But why is there no body in the field? Could it be under the rubble?

As everyone was discussing the matter, Mo Yonglin, who was farther away, finally arrived.

He looked around and immediately ordered people to move the rubble away. However, all the rubble had been moved away and there was no one in sight.

At this time, someone hurried forward to report that he had just seen a man holding a baby girl running towards this place.

Mo Yonglin raised his head abruptly upon hearing this, and his gloomy brows slowly relaxed.

After searching for more than half an hour with no results, he began to doubt whether the information was wrong. Now he finally confirmed that Qiao Zhongguo's children were indeed in this canyon!

"They must not have gone far. Keep searching. If you see any trace of them, catch them and report immediately!"

"yes!"

The crowd dispersed again.

Mo Yonglin came to the deep pit struck by lightning, frowned slightly, and looked around.

Despite such a big commotion, Shen Yuanbai hasn't shown up yet.

Did the person arranged by my father succeed, or... is he also hiding in the dark?