Chapter 671

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　　“Old General, let me think about it.”
　　Xu Taiping did not make a decision immediately.
The current predicament that Tianhai Pass is facing is also his Earth Killing Tribulation Even if he escapes this time the Earth Killing Tribulation will still approached him soon.
　　But if he really has to sacrifice his life for this, it is naturally not worth it.
　　“Don’t think about it anymore. You are different from us. You are a cultivator. You shouldn’t die here.”
　　The old general reached out and patted Xu Taiping on the shoulder again.
　　“Why shouldn’t I die here just because I am a cultivator？”
　　Xu Taiping was a bit Confused .
“The way sought by cultivators is the way of longevity, the way to reach the sky without being bound by heaven and earth. Besides this, all the human affairs in this world are small ways and must be cut off with a single knife. Therefore, if you die here it will be a regret for you.
　　“But we warriors are different.”
　　“The way sought by warriors is the way of the human world. This way may be to seek wealth and honor for one person, to ensure the safety of one’s family, or to defend the safety of this city.”
　　“So, if we die here, it is a worthy death.”
The old general looked at the City tower that was riddled with holes by the Monster behind him, and his eyes were very kind, as if he was looking at an old friend.
The old general’s words made Xu Taiping fall into silence.
　　Because as the old general said, in the long years of cultivators, whether it is the people beside them or the sect behind them, they will all become passing clouds in the long years.
　　Cultivators should not care about these things in the first place.
　　“Old general.”
When they were almost at the city gate Xu Taiping suddenly turned his head and looked at the old general Zhang Kaitai beside him.
　　“Have you figured it out？”
　　The old general asked with a smile.
“What you just said is right For cultivators, longevity is the great way, but there is one point that I don’t agree.”
　　Xu Taiping replied seriously.
　　“Which point？”
　　The old general smiled and then asked curiously with a smile.
　　“I also come from the human world and once had parents and relatives. Now I have senior brothers and sisters in the sect who protect me. Perhaps after a hundred years or a thousand years, they will all become passing clouds.”
　　“However, this does not mean that in order to seek the Great Dao, these should be cut off with a single knife.”
　　Xu　Taiping　replied.
　　“So what do you plan to do？ Remember them in your heart and protect them behind you for life after life？ Forgive me for speaking first. If you think like this, the old man will look down on you.”
　　The old general’s eyes looking at Xu Taiping were a little disappointed.
In his opinion, if one doesn’t even have this kind of determination, one simply doesn’t deserve to be a seeker of the truth.
　　Xu Taiping’s expression did not waver because of the disappointment in the old general’s eyes.
　　He just shook his head and then continued：
　　“Naturally, I can’t remember each of them in my heart for life after life, and it’s even more impossible to protect each of them.”
　　“After all, in life, there is no banquet that never ends.”
　　“However, when the banquet is over, I will say goodbye to them properly and never evade.”
“I seek longevity, but I don’t want to live a life of ignominy. I seek the Great Dao, but I only ask that the Great Dao is open to the sky, not asking how flat or smooth the Great Dao can be.
　　As soon as these words came out, it was the old general’s turn to be silent.
　　However, when they were about to reach the city gate, the old general suddenly slapped Xu Taiping’s shoulder heavily again and said, “After hearing your words, I really don’t want you to die here！”
　　So, Xu Taiping was forcefully sent to the underground palace by the old general Zhang Kaitai.
　　……
　　The　next　evening.
　　At the entrance of the underground palace in Tianhai Town.
　　”Brother Xu, my sister really left through another secret passage, right？”
　　A Hu asked Xu Taiping this question again.
　　”Yes.”
　　Xu Taiping patted A Hu on the head.
　　In order to prevent A Hu from getting emotional, he finally decided to temporarily hide the matter of A Zhu.
　　”Go in, the door of the underground palace will be locked soon.”
　　Xu Taiping pointed to the underground palace room with dim lights on.
　　”Hmm！”
　　A Hu, who got Xu Taiping’s confirmation again, immediately nodded heavily with a happy face, and then quickly turned around and walked into the underground palace.
　　”Big brother, have you seen my father？ My father’s name is Zhang Lu, and he is very tall.”
　　”Big brother, my eldest brother is called Sun Liang. He has a scar on his head and is very recognizable. Have you seen him？”
　　”Brother, this is a portrait of my sister. Do you think she is still alive？”
　　As soon as Xu Taiping walked into the underground palace room, he was surrounded by a group of children, asking him one after another whether their fathers, brothers and relatives were still alive.
These children have been staying in the underground for at least three days and know nothing about the outside world.
　　Looking at those pairs of bright eyes that were full of worry, Xu Taiping couldn’t help but feel a tremor in his heart.
　　In the end, just like deceiving Ah Hu, he told a lie to this group of little guys –
　　The war outside is going smoothly, and the demons are retreating steadily. Everyone will be able to go out soon.
　　This well-intentioned lie deceived the vast majority of the children, except for a little girl in a flowery short skirt.
　　You’re a big liar！
　　The little girl pouted, and tears were constantly swirling in her big black eyes.
　　Xu Taiping was stunned by the “scolding” and actually didn’t know how to answer for a while.
　　But before he could speak, the little girl in green clothes crouched on the ground, hugging her knees and sobbing “wuwu”.
　　Xu Taiping noticed that on her left wrist, there was still a jade pendant that was split in half.
　　This is a treasure that can sense life and death, right？
　　Xu　Taiping　muttered.
　　Little girl, what’s your adult’s name？
　　Xu Taiping crouched down and asked the little girl.
　　My father’s name is Shi Chong, but you don’t need to lie to me anymore. I know everything. My father is dead. You don’t need to comfort me either. I’ll just cry for a while, and I’ll be fine after crying for a while！
　　The little girl buried her head and kept sobbing.
　　Hearing this, Xu Taiping was stunned for a moment.
　　Regarding the matter of Shi Wanhu, he had actually already heard about it. He just didn’t expect to meet his daughter here.
　　”Big brother, I’m sorry. I was just a little sad and scolded you.”
　　The little girl suddenly raised her head. Her little face was covered with tears and was full of apology.
　　”You didn’t scold wrong. I’m just a big liar.”
　　Xu Taiping shook his head.
　　”But you are a liar with a very kind heart.”
　　The little girl also shook her head.
　　”What’s　your　name？”
　　Xu Taiping asked with a smile.
　　”Shi Miaomiao.”
　　The little girl reached out and wiped the tears on her face, and then asked Xu Taiping with confusion in her eyes： “Big brother, can we really go back to Tianhai Town again？”
　　Xu Taiping fell silent again.
　　”Big brother, you can lie to me.”
　　The little girl suddenly smiled bitterly.
　　”Yes！”
　　Xu Taiping stared into the little girl’s eyes for a long time, and then smiled and reached out to pat her head.
　　”But this time, big brother didn’t lie to you.”
　　He immediately added with a smile.
After saying this, Xu Taiping stood up in the little girl’s somewhat confused gaze, and then walked straight towards the entrance of the underground palace.