Chapter 219 It will only make them dislike you more
Chapter 219 It will only make them dislike you more
The quiet and peaceful village is now shrouded in a heavy layer of depression.
The wind seemed to feel the heaviness as well, carrying a bit of chill as it passed through the empty streets, making a low whimpering sound.
Occasionally, one or two suppressed cries would break the silence, like the brightest stars in the night sky, but making people feel even more heartbroken.
Zhang Chulan stood on a ruin. He looked around and saw corpses and blood everywhere. The air was filled with a suffocating smell of blood.
His face was stained with blood, the marks of battle. The bloodlust and madness in his eyes had not yet completely subsided, but more of it was fatigue and emptiness. He took a deep breath, trying to absorb the heaviness into his chest, but it only felt more heavy.
"The enemy has been eliminated, we have won!" Zhang Chulan shouted loudly, but his voice sounded so tired, as if even he himself did not believe in this so-called "victory." His voice echoed in the empty village, but no one responded, only the sound of the wind and the distant crying as accompaniment.
Xu San and Xu Si stood beside Zhang Chulan, their expressions equally complex. Xu San gazed at the scene before him, a surge of indescribable emotion welling up in his heart: "This was supposed to be a peaceful conference, but it turned out like this..." His voice was low and heavy, as if every word carried a thousand pounds of weight.
Xu Si nodded, a trace of pain flashing in his eyes. "All of this is the result of being driven by power and profit. Although we have eliminated the enemy, this battle has brought us nothing but exhaustion and emptiness."
Zhang Chulan lowered his head silently upon hearing this. He knew in his heart that what Xu San and Xu Si said was true. Although they had won this battle, they had paid a heavy price. They had lost too many companions, and too many innocent people had perished in this battle. And all of this was caused by those greedy dignitaries vying for power and profit.
Just then, the sound of hurried footsteps broke the silence. Everyone looked over and saw Qu Yin hurriedly approaching. Her face was filled with anxiety and helplessness, as if she had something important to tell everyone immediately.
"I know you're furious right now, but what happened has already happened, and we can't change it," Qu Yin said, a hint of pleading in her voice. "As long as you remain silent, our previous agreement will remain in effect. I will do my best to fight for your rights."
However, Qu Yin's words were not recognized by Zhang Chulan and the others. They stared at her with wide eyes in anger, as if they wanted to eat her alive.
"Keep silent? Do you think we're fools?" Zhang Chulan roared, his voice filled with anger and unwillingness. "We were assassinated, and now we're asked to remain silent. Is this fair? What about our lost companions and their families? Are we just going to endure this in silence?"
Qu Yin shook her head helplessly, knowing her words wouldn't convince these people. She couldn't understand the anger and resentment they held. She could only silently endure their rage, hoping they would calm down.
"Qu Yin, please leave." Zhang Chulan said coldly, "We will not accept your proposal. We must let everyone know the truth and make sure the culprits receive the punishment they deserve."
Upon hearing this, Qu Yin felt a pang of sadness. She knew that Zhang Chulan and the others' decision could not be changed. She could only turn around and leave silently, hoping that they could find a better solution. However, she didn't know that her departure would drag Li Qiankun into an even more complicated situation.
Not long after Qu Yin left, Li Qiankun found her.
There was a serious and cold look on his face, as if he could see through Qu Yin.
"Qu Yin, I heard that you proposed to Zhang Chulan and others to remain silent?" Li Qiankun asked with a hint of doubt in his voice.
Qu Yin nodded, not daring to look Li Qiankun in the eye. "Yes, I hope they can calm down and not make impulsive decisions. However, they didn't accept my proposal."
Li Qiankun sneered when he heard this: "If you do this, it will only make them dislike you even more."
"Li Qiankun, what do you think we should do now?" Qu Yin asked, with a hint of helplessness in her voice.
However, just as the two were discussing how to solve the problem, an unexpected person appeared - Duanmu Yin.
Duanmu Yin slowly walked up to the two of them, with a look of fatigue and guilt on his face.
He looked at Qu Yin deeply, and then said, "Qu Yin, I know you are disappointed in me. But please believe me, I didn't mean to deceive you."
When Qu Yin heard this, her heart was moved.
She looked at Duanmu Yin with mixed emotions in her eyes. She didn't know how to face this person who had once made her trust and now put her in such an embarrassing situation.
"Duanmu Yin, tell me. What are your plans?" Li Qiankun said coldly, with a hint of impatience in his voice.
Duanmu Yin sighed, then said, "I know that this battle has caused you to lose a lot. I also feel very guilty and painful. However, things have already happened, and we cannot change the past. However, I can promise you that I will do my best to make up for this mistake."
"Make amends? How do you make amends?" Zhang Chulan's voice came from the side. He had arrived here without knowing when, his face showing a bit of anger and unwillingness.
Duanmu Yin looked at Zhang Chulan and said, "I will take you to the 24-section valley. There, you can find a treasure. This treasure is enough for you to live a rich life. Moreover, I can also reveal a secret to you - this treasure is actually guarded by our family for generations. But now I have decided to give it to you."
When Zhang Chulan heard this, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.
He hadn't expected Duanmu Yin to make such a decision. However, the anger in his heart did not dissipate. He looked at Duanmu Yin coldly and said, "Do you think this can make up for our losses? You are wrong! What we lost is not only money and wealth, but also our companions and faith!"
Duanmu Yin knew that what Zhang Chulan said was true. He couldn't refute it and could only silently endure the accusation and pain. However, he didn't give up.
He continued, "I know the anger and resentment in your hearts won't dissipate easily. But please believe me, I will do my best to make up for this mistake."
Zhang Chulan looked at Duanmu Yin, and his eyes gradually regained their calmness.
He knew that what Duanmu Yin said made sense.
"Okay, Duanmu Yin. We believe in your sincerity."
Zhang Chulan said, his voice filled with a certain firmness and determination, "But we must first solve the problem at hand."
Duanmu Yin nodded, understanding Zhang Chulan's meaning. He said, "I will do my best to assist you. However, you must also proceed with caution."
Led by Duanmu Yin, the group boarded an ancient train to the 24-Valley Valley. The train looked shabby and ready to fall apart at any moment, yet it was able to traverse the mountains and reach their destination.
Zhang Chulan sat by the train window, his gaze piercing the glass as he gazed at the scenery outside. The railway seemed to pass through countless mountains, yet it seemed invisible and difficult to detect. He couldn't help but feel extremely curious, wanting to know who had built this railway.
"Who built this railway and this train?" Zhang Chulan couldn't help but ask, his voice tinged with curiosity and confusion.
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