Simulates history, but Chongzhen is the Divine Emperor at the beginning

Chapter 216 The dark shadow of the golden man!
Zhou Liang: Happy!

"Good, good, such a good thing as paying a large sum of money to have a child has fallen on him..."

Zhou Liang couldn't help but want to laugh:
It has to be said that this silly boy has always had a lot of luck with women!
When he first arrived in Song Dynasty, the souls of an entire village came out wanting to marry him, and now he has encountered a rare opportunity to pay a huge sum of money to have a child. It is really...

After thinking about it, Zhou Liang suddenly paused:
"Wait...why does this kind of thing always happen to him?"

How could such a coincidence happen? Did the world really revolve around the protagonist, causing him to encounter everything?

Something must be wrong when things are out of the ordinary. Zhou Liang thought for a moment and quickly locked onto a message, a message that he had not noticed for a long time:

"Me and My Animal Friends!" (Title): Wearing this title grants you natural favorability towards all non-human animals, applicable in both real life and simulations!

This early title, the first reward from the system, plays a huge role in Zhou Tianzun's Three Lives and Three Worlds. Although there is no clear system prompt when it takes effect, judging from the development of the plot, it has actually been in effect all the time!
If it were not for its role, the story of Zhou Tianzun's reincarnation would never be what it is today. In a sense, it is actually one of the biggest driving forces in shaping the story of Zhou Tianzun's three lives. It is a real "invisible big hand"!
In other words, it's the equivalent of the legendary "protagonist halo." Because of its effect, things that ordinary people would never encounter in their lifetime will flock to the life of the simulated protagonist...

Now, although the system still has not specifically prompted whether this title is in effect, based on the performance of "Zhou Chi" in the plot, it is obvious that there is still this invisible hand manipulating behind the scenes.

But if that's the case, then the problem behind it is a bit serious...

Zhou Liang couldn't help but focus his eyes on the title's description, especially its effective range:

"The natural favorability of all non-human creatures... non-humans..."

"Could it be that the soldiers here can't be considered human either? But there's no tyrannical power from the Ming Dynasty contaminating people here, so how could ordinary soldiers be considered non-human creatures?"

The more Zhou Liang thought about it, the more confused he became:
It seems that we must uncover the true nature of this world's extraordinary power...

After some thought, Zhou Liang turned his attention back to the problem that "Zhou Chi" was worried about:

Should we choose human desires or the three values ​​and moral justice?
"Obviously, if I were to choose, I would definitely choose the option that best suits my interests!"

For a seasoned warrior like Zhou Liang, low-level temptations like desire no longer work! As for morality and justice... in the face of absolute interests, even a slight concession can be made.

Profits come first!

Between acceptance and rejection, which one is more in line with interests?
The answer is obviously acceptance, because since the other party has made it clear, it means that the other party is not intending to make any meaningless traps, but really wants to make a consensual exchange of interests.

If you answer her, then you will most likely get the benefits she promised. Not only will you get money, but you will also get a promotion in your career!
Of course, it is not ruled out that the other party will abandon the donkey after it has done its work. What if the couple regrets it later and then quietly kills them...

But even with such risks, Zhou Liang is still willing to give it a try!
It wasn't because he was blinded by lust, but mainly because he had no choice now. When Madam Pan made her words clear, "Zhou Chi" was already on the pirate ship. If the negotiations failed, the couple might even be silenced...

Therefore, the best choice that is most in line with personal interests is actually to agree!
but……

Zhou Liang hesitated.

Just like Zhou Tianzun’s stubbornness when he first faced the darkness of the Ming Dynasty, even though he knew that he would most likely die, Zhou Liang still chose to report it as he wished!
Ultimately, Zhou Liang always considered the thoughts and feelings of his simulated characters. As long as a choice would cause a blow to the simulated character's values, he would actively give up the option that was more in line with his interests and choose the option that seemed more foolish...

After all, interests are not everything in life. There will always be something in life that transcends interests and transcends life and death!

So after thinking for a long time, Zhou Liang sighed:
"Well... I'll grant you your wish this time!"

"Choose B!"

[Ding! You chose option B, and you're on your own! Justice is always in your heart, and the integrity and moral values ​​you've cultivated since childhood make you naturally resist something that's not illegal. So you decide to stick to yourself and bravely reject bad temptations!]

【…】

[In an instant, the difficult question in your mind has been answered! ]

Your gaze became firm, the clear light of your soul reflected in the eyes of the beautiful woman before you, causing her to pause. Could it be...?

[Just when her heart trembled, you bowed to her firmly and then flatly refused!]

"Please respect yourself, Madam Pan!"

【…】

After you clearly expressed your unwillingness, Madam Pan, who had been flirting with you, suddenly felt like she was flirting with a blind man...

She didn't understand: Is it because she's not pretty enough?

Or perhaps, money and career aren't enough to impress you? Do you have a bigger plan?

【Or, are you really stupid? 】

[In short, your unexpected choice caught her off guard, and she was furious...]

[Instantly, her expression turned cold!]

“You chose this yourself…”

[She snorted coldly and sent the guest away.]

You said nothing, but slowly turned around and went straight back to the barracks...

【…】

[On the day you returned, Captain Liu looked at you with a strange look in his eyes... But he didn't say much. He even smiled at you on the surface and offered some words of encouragement like "A golden fish shouldn't be kept in a pond"...]

[A few days later, because you took your left foot first during military training, Captain Liu assigned you to the "Grain Patrol Team," and ordered you to escort grain along the Song-Jin border!]

[You know this is Liu Dutou's revenge, but you don't regret it. Firstly, you always stick to your own morals and values, and are willing to pay the price to protect them!]

[Secondly, you're a young, fearless person. You don't see any downside to joining the grain patrol, nor do you think it will do you any real harm...]

So you took office.

[But reality always exceeds your imagination. As soon as you arrive at the grain patrol team, you happen to encounter a sudden "Jin people crossing the border"!]

[This is the first time you see the legendary golden man with your own eyes, and it will also be the last time you see the golden man in your life...]

You only saw a few pitch-black shadows suddenly jump out from the northern forest, and then they rushed towards your food patrol team with extremely shrill howls!

[Under sudden attack, although you and your teammates tried your best to fight with spears, you were still powerless and could only watch as your teammates fell in a pool of blood one by one...]

[Finally, several golden shadows eliminated all your teammates and surrounded you alone!]

[So you were caught between a rock and a hard place, still outnumbered, and tragically died at the hands of the Jin army with a helpless sigh...]

[Ding! You're dead. The wrong choice led to the wrong outcome... Perhaps you should agree to the deal between Liu Dutou and Madam Pan?]

……

(End of this chapter)