Xiaoxiao.

Chapter 198 Sadness

He never expected that the person he had served so loyally would treat him this way.

What chilled him even more was that from the moment he stepped into this hall, Zhu Xian had no intention of letting him leave alive.

Because only the dead can keep secrets forever.

Since death is inevitable, what difference does it make whether these secrets are leaked?

Perhaps this is the first time Zhu Xian has opened her heart to someone?

Ling Sheng was unwilling, yet had no choice but to become the listener.

At this moment, Ling Sheng felt as if his heart was being twisted by thousands of sharp blades, causing him unbearable pain.

The feeling of despair and helplessness overwhelmed him like a tidal wave, making it almost impossible for him to breathe...

He was trapped in a state of disbelief and inner turmoil, believing that his unwavering loyalty would earn him respect and reliance, but he never expected to be met with such a cold and ruthless abandonment.

In an instant, boundless rage erupted like a volcano, and he roared hoarsely, "Why? Why was I the one chosen? Ancestor, this can't be! This can't be! I'm so unwilling to accept this! Waaah..."

Tears flowed freely like a burst dam.

"Good child, your ancestor knows you are a loyal and devoted child. However, your ancestor is currently facing great difficulties and urgently needs someone to step forward. I wonder if you would be willing to lend your ancestor a helping hand?"

As she spoke, Zhu Xian reached out her hands and gently cupped Ling Sheng's trembling face, which was shaking from crying.

His gaze was sincere and earnest as he continued, "Child, are you willing to help the Ancestor?"

Looking into the loving and expectant eyes of the ancestor before him, Ling Sheng felt a thousand reluctances, but the word "no" that was on the tip of his tongue seemed to be blocked by an invisible force, and he could not utter it.

Because whether he is willing or not, he is destined to die today.

His fate was sealed that very night; Zhu Xian's questioning was merely a final act of decency for him.

He agreed that his family would be taken care of.

If they don't agree, he and his family will all die without a burial place!

Finally, after a fierce internal struggle, Ling Sheng nodded slightly, indicating his agreement.

The moment Ling Sheng gave an affirmative answer, Zhu Xian finally regained his usual composure.

With a compassionate expression, he said gently, "Child, go in peace! From now on, no matter how the world changes, in the heart of the ancestor, no one can ever take your place."

As for your family and friends, the Ancestor will take meticulous care of them and will ensure they suffer no hardship whatsoever!

Watching Ling Sheng, who was so grief-stricken he couldn't control himself and was dragged away lifelessly like a dead dog, Zhu Xian felt neither joy nor sorrow.

As for what Ling Sheng was thinking before he died, who would care?

When the hall finally returned to calm, Zhu Xian narrowed his eyes slightly, and even a cold smile appeared on his lips.

Perhaps in his eyes, the value of a spiritual being is simply to be a scapegoat for him!

He slowly raised his right hand and gently waved it towards the dimly lit corner in the upper right corner of the hall.

In an instant, a dark shadow moved silently like a ghost and landed steadily in front of Zhu Xian in the blink of an eye.

The dark figure was none other than Zhu Yi, who had been hiding in the shadows.

He leaned close to Zhu Yi's ear and whispered a few words.

Although it was impossible to hear what he was saying, Zhu Yi's constantly changing expression revealed his shock!

After giving his instructions, Zhu Xian didn't even glance at Zhu Yi again before turning and leaving without hesitation.

Gazing at Zhu Xian's departing figure, which had vanished without a trace, Zhu Yi was momentarily stunned, a fleeting look of disbelief in his eyes.

He never imagined that his master could be so shameless!

Just moments ago they were solemnly promising to take good care of the other party's entire family, but the next day they're asking you to "cut the weeds and eliminate the roots!"

The spirit never understood why it died, or for whom it paid such a heavy price.

Is it wrong to be loyal?

What he didn't know was that Zhu Xian's promise to take care of his family turned out to be a promise to reunite them in the underworld.

If he had known this outcome beforehand, would he have fought to the death?

Although the outcome is still the same, at least I can die standing up!

It's a pity that there is no if in life.

He died for that promise, and his family followed in his footsteps and died as well.

His death seemed utterly absurd; he left this world in a completely daze.

However, in some ways, his departure can be described as spectacular.

Although he became a scapegoat, he was Zhu Xian's scapegoat.

Now the entire Noguchi Pass knows that the brutal crackdown that happened that night was all Rei's doing.

He disregarded the lives of his fellow citizens in order to flaunt his power.

It was precisely because of his reckless and arbitrary actions that he ultimately caused that horrific tragedy.

For this reason, everyone hated him to the bone, gnashing their teeth, and wished they could tear him apart, eat his flesh, and sleep on his skin. So describing his death as "spectacular" is perhaps not an exaggeration.

However, in any case, Ling Sheng ultimately met his end.

In this way, Zhu Xian has given everyone an explanation.

But all of this was just a facade of calm. Whether it was Kuang Zheng, Zhu Xian, or even Ling Qi, who had always been an outsider, they all knew that this was just the calm before the storm.

Although Zhu Xian abandoned Ling Sheng without the slightest hesitation, let's not forget that Ling Sheng was Zhu Xian's loyal follower.

Zhu Xian could be completely devoid of affection for his subordinates, but he could not bear to part with the help of these loyal followers.

Because many things dictate that he, as the lord, cannot take action personally, if there is no indication of the death of someone who is loyal to him, then even the most devoted supporters will turn against him.

Zhu Xian was well aware of this.

He might not care about the loss of these people in his heart, but on the surface he has to pretend to be very sad.

Beyond superficial emotions, tangible benefits are also needed.

And this is precisely what Zhu Xian cannot give up.

In his view, every blade of grass and every tree on Noguchi Ridge was his private property.

It is unbearable for anyone to give up even a little bit of their own flesh.

For this reason, he could not tolerate the casualties among his loyalists.

Because the deaths of these people will genuinely take away his profits.

So today he's going to try a different approach, which is to "send them all away".

Ling Sheng's family does not include Ling Qi, because her status determines that she will not become part of Ling Sheng's family.

This logic is utterly absurd, yet perfectly correct.

Kuang Zheng, however, saw a filthy soul constantly polluting the wilderness. In order not to pollute himself, he decided to eliminate this source of pollution!