Chapter 521

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Chapter 521: 60 Seconds of Questioning Bai Wei

Have seen the weasel bowing to the chicken for the New Year.

Have seen the yandere knocking on the Bai family’s door.

Have really never seen fresh food being delivered to the doorstep.

Ding dong… Has the takeout arrived?

Is this nature’s gift?

Not at all.

Bai Wei remained calm on the outside, quickly calming his inner thoughts. No matter the other person’s intentions, he suggested, "Would you like to talk somewhere else?"

"Okay," the scholar replied. "Where?"

"Your grave."

"Next time, we can go to the tea shop next to it. It’s quite good." The scholar stepped aside and said, "Please."

Bai Wei drove the carriage and stopped at the side of the road, while conveying a message, "Please don’t get off the carriage yet."

Chao Lu said, "I also want to talk to him."

"Yes, but not now." Bai Wei said, "We don’t know if he is real or fake."

"If he is real?"

"He came alone, either seeking death without fear, or having confidence to persuade me something."

"What if he’s fake?"

"It proves that we have been exposed. The situation is worse than expected, so we can only adapt to the circumstances."

Bai Wei got off the carriage and accidentally left his Crouching Tiger Sword on the seat. He never expected to be stopped before entering Xiangyang City, and the person who stopped him called himself the Fourth Prince. It seemed like he knew everything.

"Would you like some tea or some wine?"

"I don’t want any."

"There’s actually a swordsman who doesn’t drink in the world?"

"That’s me, and I don’t drink at all."

"Are you suspecting that I poisoned it?" The scholar gestured helplessly and called out, "Boss, a pot of refreshing tea." After receiving a response, he continued, "The owner here is a genuine person. The tea, wine, and pastries are all excellent."

"The more you explain, the more panicked you seem." Bai Wei calmly said, "It’s up to you whether you want to eat or drink. What I want to know is…"

"Do you want to know why I know about your movements and the Princess Bai Ze in the carriage?" the scholar asked, then laughed it off, "Actually, it’s quite simple. I won’t keep you in suspense since I… am also a master."

The puppet remained expressionless, but Bai Wei raised his eyebrows, instinctively suspecting the truth of the matter.

"You don’t believe, but it doesn’t matter. Being a wanderer has nothing to do with my identity." The scholar smiled self-deprecatingly. "If I weren’t the prince of the demon clan, would you still think I’m unworthy of being a wanderer?"

Bai Wei said, "I just don’t believe."

"It’s probably because Nalan Jinghuai’s intentions were unclear. Initially, I was traded and assassinated as a hostage, but in the end, my teacher took me in and taught me knowledge. I inherited his teachings."

"Your teacher?"

"Yuan Tianjian," the scholar said. "You should know this name."

"I know… And now I have one more reason to kill you," Bai Wei said.

The scholar wasn’t surprised, but sighed. "You really do care about Princess Bai Ze. In the past, I didn’t believe it, but now that you’ve shown up, I believe it. There are foolish people in the world, who act so impulsively at such a young age."

"How I act is not for you to judge," Bai Wei said coldly. "You’d better try persuading Yuan Tianjian to withdraw the bounty reward."

"And then you’ll spare me?"

"Depending on the situation, going to the palace may not necessarily result in death."

"Do you believe that? Third Princess will not let me go." The scholar said calmly.

"You want to stay alive."

"Who doesn’t?"

"Then why are you standing in front of me?" Bai Wei said coldly. "Even if you are a land immortal, it may not save you from this distance."

"I am a strategist, treating myself as a pawn on the chessboard is a basic move, besides… I am already a pawn, without any choice." The scholar sighed. "Most people in this world have little control over their own lives. I envy your freedom, yet you don’t cherish it."

Bai Wei said indifferently, "Do you understand anything?"

The scholar countered, "Instead of being infatuated by beauty?"

Bai Wei rubbed his fingertips, "You have time to criticize me, but you better think about how to stay alive in my hands. Ever since you appeared in front of me, your life has been counting down for three minutes. And what you just said was quite good, so I’ll give you an extra negative thirty seconds. You’re good at talking, remember not to speak next time."

The scholar asked again, "When I speak, does it count as time for you to answer?"

"My answer doesn’t count as time, but you only have sixty seconds left," Bai Wei said coldly, like a god who always answers.

"When does it start?"

"It has already started."

"Have you ever considered the possibility that I am fake?" The scholar tried to save himself, speaking at a moderate pace.

"I have considered it, but your recent remarks have already provoked my desire to kill, so whether you are fake or not, it doesn’t matter. I am a soldier who kills without mercy."

"Are you a bloodthirsty person?"

"Ha, the number of creatures I have killed far exceeds what you have seen," Bai Wei said disdainfully. Don’t underestimate a tyrant; it’s a historical fact.

"Does it include the insects on the wall?"

"…reduce ten seconds." Bai Wei held back his anger.

"Luckily, I didn’t deduct it to zero or take direct action. At least you still have some reasoning."

"It depends on who you’re talking to. It might be possible to reason with some people, but in the Ten Thousand Demon Kingdom, reasoning is a joke. I’ve learned that the hard way."

"So, what do you think caused the Ten Thousand Demon Kingdom to become like this?"

"That question is too big and complex, and it has no meaning in the current situation. I refuse to answer." Bai Wei shook his head.

"I actually think this question can be deeply analyzed. Ultimately, it’s about the system of feudalism. Lack of central authority." The scholar said.

"Maybe your sister could do it, but not you."

"So, I’m supposed to become a stepping stone and sacrifice on her path to the throne?" The scholar calmly countered, showing no emotion.

"Do you think staying here will protect you from becoming a sacrifice or a puppet manipulated to cause division in the country?" Bai Wei calmly questioned.

"But I don’t want to die here like this, how can I persuade you to leave?"

"Try sacrificing yourself, I guarantee it will work."

"Hahaha…gulp." The scholar couldn’t respond, so he took a sip of hot tea.

"Drinking tea also counts as time." Bai Wei said, "Are you planning to convince me with a long-winded speech? Just like how Wang Sutu tried to outsmart Zhuge Liang, there’s no possibility of success, and you might even end up getting hurt, it’s not very clear."

"How could that be?" The scholar shook his head, "Having courage without strategy doesn’t make you a wise person. I’m just analyzing the pros and cons. If you kill me, it will create a chain reaction… The Third Princess won’t trust you, it’s better to work with us…"

Bai Wei countered, "Is there still a possibility for us to cooperate?"

The scholar replied, "There’s nothing that can’t be discussed, as long as Lord Bai Ze puts aside his pride."

"If he could put it aside, we wouldn’t be fighting till now. So many people have died, can hatred just be easily put aside? Yuan Tianjian wants the complete Bai Ze Kingdom, but even if he takes it now, it will be in ruins. And can the Hawk Faction of the military accept negotiations?"

The scholar said, "There must be a way to call for love and peace."

Bai Wei said, "Then you can talk to Lord Bai Ze slowly, it’s not my business. I came here for three things."

The scholar asked, "Lord Bai Ze guards the country, Bi Fang restores the country, what else?"

Bai Wei said, "Killing people, saving people."

"That’s two things."

"It’s also one thing."

"To kill an unarmed innocent person for the sake of love, to sacrifice oneself for others, they are essentially the same."

"Unarmed innocent person?" Bai Wei stared at the unreal words above the other person’s head. "Is it just your overly good self-perception?"

"In this world, there are no innocents, no good people, only positions." The scholar took another sip of tea. "How much longer do I have?"

Bai Wei said, "Just about to end…" Fireworks floated from his fingertips. "Goodbye."