Leng Qingqiu walked to the table and took out the heart from the box. After confirming it carefully, he nodded and said firmly: "It is indeed the art of controlling the heart."
Cheng Sanyi stared at Leng Qingqiu's face, suddenly remembered something, and asked, "Is this you Leng Yuanming?"
"Second uncle."
Leng Qingqiu replied expressionlessly.
The rows of small holes that Gu Xiaotian shouted out earlier had already made Leng Qingqiu have such speculation.
Now after looking at it carefully, Leng Qingqiu is 100% sure that this is the art of mind control.
Cheng Sanyi murmured: "No wonder, this way, it makes sense."
The art of mind control is a secret art of the Leng family in Shu.
The entire Leng family can become the only king with a different surname in the Eight Wastes today, not just because the family is large. Even if the family is huge, if you don't hold a few more cards in your hand, it will be just a subsidiary family of the palace, and can't compete with a king with a different surname.
Leng Qingqiu had already heard about the family's mind-control techniques when he was young.
This mind-control technique has been passed down from generation to generation in the Leng family, and only one person has passed it down, that is, the current head of the family.
In the beginning, the Leng family actually intended to become the only king of the Eight Wastelands. They used the mind control technique to cultivate a large number of people early on. These people were all common people in Shu. Under the effect of the mind control technique, they all killed each other. the battlefield.
But the common people are just common people after all. Without martial arts talent, they are already far behind the warriors. The Leng family is also gradually losing in their plan to compete for the imperial power.
However, because the mind-controlling technique had already implicated the entire Shu region, the emperor at that time had no choice but to make the Leng family kings of different surnames in Shu, and repeatedly warned not to use mind-controlling techniques on the people.
The Leng family has always done this, but after so many years, the Leng family's ambitions have gradually grown, and now this mind control technique is once again used on the people.
Leng Qingqiu's voice was trembling as he said, "I didn't expect that my second uncle would really attack the common people."
Gu Xiaotian comforted his senior sister and looked a little solemn.
I originally thought that these demons were a bunch of outright bad guys, and I wouldn't feel any guilt if I killed them.
But when he thought that there were many common people among this group of monsters, Gu Xiaotian felt a little guilty.
That was a living person, but just because of the mind-controlling technique, he turned into a puppet that only wanted to kill people.
Cheng Sanyi sighed, "Things have become increasingly out of control."
After saying that, Cheng Sanyi suddenly stood up.
The light of the knife flashed, and Cheng Sanyi's movements could not be seen clearly. A long knife was already placed on Leng Qingqiu's neck.
Gu Xiaotian was frightened and asked quickly: "What are you doing?"
Leng Qingqiu was expressionless, just looking at Cheng Sanyi calmly.
Cheng Sanyi shook his head, "I'm sorry, Agu Xiaotian, your senior sister is from the Leng family after all. I won't allow any accidents to happen."
Gu Xiaotian was anxious.
Because Cheng Sanyi's eyes were extremely cold, and it didn't look like a test at all.
It seems that whether to kill or not to kill is just a matter of Cheng Sanyi's thought. It only requires a move of the wrist. It's that simple.
Leng Qingqiu looked into Cheng Sanyi's eyes and said calmly: "If you want to kill me, there's no point in hiding, right?"
Cheng Sanyi said nothing, his eyes were cold, and the knife got a little closer.
"Then kill me."
Cheng Sanyi asked: "If you don't fight for it, maybe I can spare your life because you are this young fellow's senior sister, and I will only destroy your cultivation."
Leng Qingqiu smiled and said: "Then I will become a useless person? Rather than becoming a useless person, it would be better to die happily."
Gu Xiaotian didn't know what to say at this time, so he could only worry on the sidelines and look at the two of them with his eyes.
For a moment, the room seemed to freeze like ice.
One wants to kill, the other wants to die.
Suddenly Cheng Sanyi grinned, slowly moved the knife away, put it into the scabbard, and praised: "You are brave.
I know, at least you are not interested in helping the Leng family now, then I can rest assured. "
A huge boulder hanging in Gu Xiaotian's heart slowly fell to the ground, and he took a long breath.
There was some confusion on Leng Qingqiu's face, and even a hint of reluctance.
At that moment, she was really begging for death.
All the clues and intelligence pointed to the Leng family's secret rebellion, and she was burdened with more than anyone else.
One side is a friend and the other side is a family member.
She has always been someone who doesn't like to make choices. She thinks that she can cut off the emotions in the world and make the most rational choice. But when it comes to this moment, she doesn't know how to choose.
Should we choose rationality or emotion?
No one can tell her the right answer.
Cheng Sanyi put away the knife, sat on his seat, and apologized: "I just scared you, so I apologize to you. At least you are still on our side now, right?"
Leng Qingqiu nodded numbly.
"That's good. At least you are still helping us. If one day you really choose to side with the Leng family, I will come to kill you before it's too late."
After a small farce passed, Cheng Sanyi put away the small box and left.
In the room, Leng Qingqiu was silent, sitting blankly on the chair, thinking a lot.
Gu Xiaotian just comforted and said: "Senior sister, no one knows what will happen in the future. I still say the same thing. If one day you and I really stand on opposite sides, no one should show mercy."
...
Cheng Sanyi, who left Gu Xiaotianwu, hurriedly returned to his own room.
Zhuang Ya had almost packed her luggage, and when she saw Cheng Sanyi coming back, she was busy bringing tea and water.
Cheng Sanyi rarely instructed Zhuang Ya to do this or that, but just asked: "Zhuang Ya, let me ask you a question. You were once a Taibai person. Are you familiar with Leng Qingqiu?"
Zhuang Ya thought for a while, "I'm not very familiar with it. I just stayed in the outer courtyard before. I had very few opportunities to see Senior Sister Leng, only a few times. But based on our female intuition, I think she is a good person." .”
Cheng Sanyi rubbed the tea cup and murmured: "Good man...it depends on your stance."
...
Lu Zhan was very distressed.
He hasn't even thought about Gu Xiaotian's invitation yet.
Now there's another lobbyist.
This lobbyist's so-called bet is just bullshit.
He didn't have any worries, he just took a gamble, the worst he could do was end up dead.
In fact, after living to this point, Lu Zhan is no longer so afraid of death.
He has already gone through many hardships before the gate of hell is closed, and he takes death very lightly.
But he also had concerns in his heart.
That's family.
Lu Zian is still growing up slowly, and his second daughter Lu Zijing is only ten years old.
Over the years, he has taken great care of Lu Zijing in order to let his second daughter live a carefree life.
In the current turmoil in Bahuang, he also thought about doing his part, even if he died.
But if they are really dead, who will these two daughters be handed over to?
Just when he was distressed, a head suddenly popped out from the door of the backyard and said with a smile: "Master Lu, are you practicing your sword?"
Lu Zhan looked up and saw that the person coming was Gu Xiaotian. He smiled bitterly, but still waved Gu Xiaotian in.
Gu Xiaotian looked around the backyard and sighed like Cheng Sanyi, saying that this backyard was magnificent, even more magnificent than Taibai's Wuhen Cliff.
Lu Zhan shook his head and smiled bitterly.
Generally speaking, those who start with compliments will be followed by bad words.
"You're here to ask me if I've thought about it?"
Rather than letting others speak, speak up yourself.
Gu Xiaotian stood under a willow tree, turned around and made a sound, pretending not to hear, and said with a smile: "Master Lu just said
What? "
Lu Zhan said calmly: "You can't just come to my backyard for sightseeing when you have nothing to do, right?"
Gu Xiaotian coughed twice with a smile on his face.
In the backyard, the two of them felt awkward for a moment.
Lu Zhan still acted like a master, making tea and asking Gu Xiaotian to sit down and drink.
While pouring tea, Lu Zhan muttered to himself: "In my whole life, I was born in Tiandao Sect, grew up in Tiandao Sect, and I hope to die in Tiandao Sect."
Gu Xiaotian saw that the tea was already overflowing, and quickly reminded him, blowing on the tea cup with a smile, "Master Lu, are you ordering me?"
Lu Zhan waved his hand and said no.
Gu Xiaotian picked up the teacup and took a sip carefully, "Then who does Master Lu want to tell these words?"
Lu Zhan pointed at himself.
Gu Xiaotian didn't ask further questions, and the two of them just drank tea quietly.
The pot of tea quickly ran out of water, and Gu Xiaotian just drank tea quietly, looking at the scenery from time to time, as if he was just casually strolling around.
After finishing the last cup of tea, Gu Xiaotian gently tipped the cup upside down, stood up and said, "The tea is good tea. I hope I can drink it next time I come here."
Lu Zhan smiled and said, "You come here every day and you can drink it every day."
Gu Xiaotian shook his head, "We won't be able to come tomorrow, we have to go."
Lu Zhan's hand suddenly stopped and asked one more question, "Leave?"
Gu Xiaotian nodded, "There are still many things to do. We can't stay in Tiandao Sect all the time. I've disturbed Master Lu these days, so I'll apologize here."
As soon as these words came out, Lu Zhan was stunned.
He originally thought that Gu Xiaotian would not leave so easily, at least he would have to wait for an answer from him.
But now, the young man said he was ready to leave.
Does this mean that his answer is actually not that important?
In other words, Gu Xiaotian has noticed that he is delaying again and again, and actually already knows the answer in his heart?
Gu Xiaotian left like this without leaving any words.
Lu Zhan sat at the stone table and remained silent for a long time.
Beside the stone table, Lu Zhan looked at Gu Xiaotian's upside-down tea cup, feeling a little dazed for a moment.
It was as if he had never seen through this boy.
He only knew that this young man's level and talent were not low, but he didn't know that this young man was actually burdened with a lot.
What Lu Zhan wanted to protect was just the Heavenly Sword Sect.
To be more selfish, I just want to protect my two daughters.
But what Gu Xiaotian wants to protect is obviously the people of the world.
He believed that betting on Gu Xiaotian was a kind of gamble, but Gu Xiaotian himself was also a member of the gamble.
Lu Zian came out of the house and called out twice when he saw his father who was stunned.
Seeing that Lu Zhan didn't respond, Lu Zian walked to the stone table, sat down quietly, and said softly: "Father, do you think you did something wrong?"
Lu Zhan came to his senses and opened his mouth, but was speechless.
"I think you did nothing wrong."
"Similarly, he did nothing wrong."
Lu Zhan smiled bitterly and said, "Since I did nothing wrong, why can't I find the answer for so long?"
Lu Zian said softly: "Probably there is no answer."
Lu Zhan sighed, stood up and left.
Lu Zhan, who returned to the house, just stared at the long knife in his hand in a daze.
This long sword has been passed down from generation to generation by Tian Dao Sect.
Anyone who can pick up this long sword is the hope of the Heavenly Sword Sect.
Lu Zhan faced the long knife and said nothing for a long time.
When this long sword was passed to him, he once vowed to carry forward the Tiandao Sect and protect all the disciples of the Tiandao Sect.
But now, with this multiple-choice question in front of him, he flinched a little.
With so many thoughts on his mind, Lu Zhan couldn't help but feel distressed. Since when had he become like this?
In the past, any decision he made was a matter of one thought, and he had already made a decision in his heart.
There is right and there is wrong.
The older you get, the more you think about.
Gradually, Lu Zhan realized that he had forgotten something.
An original intention.
