Original God Zhongli BG Xiao Qinglong traveled through time

Chapter 284 Confrontation (3)

After Lin Huan finished speaking, the Qun Yu Pavilion fell into a brief silence.

Keqing's expression slightly changed, as if she was thinking about Lin Huan's words. After a while, she raised her head and cast her clear eyes on Lin Huan. "I often see you in the streets and alleys of Liyue, but I didn't expect that you are an immortal. What you said does make some sense. But... I still stick to my judgment. The era of immortals is gone, and people must rely on their own strength to move forward independently.

"The prosperity of Liyue Harbor relies on more than just the protection of the immortals. Only by constantly making progress can Liyue Harbor have a better future. This is what I pursue." Keqing's eyes were firm and persistent, as if she was declaring her determination to the entire Liyue. "Perhaps you have a point, but I still hope that with the power of people, we can find a new direction in this era of change."

Lin Huan smiled gently and looked at Keqing sincerely. His tone was as gentle as the breeze, but it contained a quiet but not negligible power. "Ms. Keqing, your ambition is like a bright star. I admire you very much. I know that you firmly believe in the power of people. This is also the light of hope for Liyue, and the hope and cornerstone for the long road to the future. But just like the growth of seedlings, although they need to experience wind and rain alone, if there is a gardener to guide them in time, they can be less likely to die. The immortals are not trying to prevent human independence, but to become the east wind that helps in this era of great change. We have the same goal, which is to make Liyue glorious. Your persistence is extremely correct, but cooperating with the immortals is also a kind of enterprising wisdom."

Keqing frowned slightly, a hint of hesitation flashed in her eyes, but she soon regained her firmness. "You have some truth in what you said, and I also understand that the help of immortals is a boost. But if we always rely on immortals, when will the people of Liyue be able to truly grow up? What the people of Liyue need is to stand up from the bottom of their hearts and face all challenges on their own. Although we have concealed the matter of the Emperor this time, we also want everyone to know that even without the Emperor and immortals to take action at the critical moment, we humans can still deal with the crisis. I don't disrespect immortals, but the road to human rule requires us humans to break through it ourselves, even if it means bloodshed!"

Hearing this, Lin Huan sighed slightly, his eyes full of tenderness, "Keqing, your persistence is touching. I understand that you want humans to completely get rid of dependence and truly dominate their own destiny. The road to human rule does need to be explored by humans themselves, and I will not refute you again. I just hope that in the process of moving forward, if you encounter unbearable burdens, don't forget that the immortals are always here. We are willing to watch over you and will become your last resort when necessary."

The determination in Keqing's eyes wavered a little. She lowered her head slightly and was silent for a while. When she raised her head again, her expression was a little complicated. "Lin Huan, your words touched my heart. I admit that I have been too tough all along. I only wanted to make humans stronger as soon as possible, but I ignored a lot. Maybe... on this road, we do need some help, and we need to be prepared for extreme situations. I was reckless before, and I will consider your advice carefully."

At this time, Ningguang bowed slightly, with the corners of her mouth raised in just the right arc, "Ms. Lin Huan, I have heard a lot about you. Ye Lan once mentioned you to me, but she also seemed to be very curious about you, and I could feel from her words that she didn't know much about you. It is Ningguang's honor to meet you today, and I find that you are indeed extraordinary." Her gaze lingered on Lin Huan for a moment, as if she was looking at her, or evaluating her, with an imperceptible hint of inquiry in her eyes.

Lin Huan was slightly startled, a complex emotion flashed in his eyes, but he soon regained his composure and forced a smile, "Ye Lan...she is really thoughtful. Miss Ningguang, thank you for your praise. I am just an ordinary immortal, and I don't deserve your praise. Ye Lan and I don't have much in common, and her impression of me may be superficial. The past is not worth mentioning."

After saying that, Lin Huan unconsciously shifted his gaze elsewhere and clenched the corner of his clothes slightly.

Ningguang's eyes flashed with a gleam of brilliance. She narrowed her eyes slightly and tapped her palms with the fan in her hand. The smile on her lips seemed to have not diminished, but it was more meaningful. She walked lightly to Lin Huan's side, and her voice had a unique rhythm, "Miss Lin Huan, you don't seem to want to talk about Ye Lan. But it doesn't matter. Everyone has their own secrets. I just hope that at this moment concerning the fate of Liyue, we can be honest with each other. As far as I know, Ye Lan has been exploring the origins of her family's past and an immortal, and you seem to have some similarities with the immortal she described. Do you have anything to tell me?" Her eyes were fixed on Lin Huan, as if she wanted to dig out more information from Lin Huan's expression.

Lin Huan took a deep breath, as if he had made up his mind, and turned his head to look at Ningguang, his expression becoming extremely solemn. "Miss Ningguang... the matter about the Yelan family is just my personal secret past, like a treasure and scar buried deep in my heart. Although I have no intention of hiding it, I don't want to show it to others easily. But please believe that this will not affect my loyalty and protection of Liyue in the slightest. I will continue to guard Liyue with all my strength. Now, the situation in Liyue is like a sea with undercurrents surging, and crises are everywhere. We are gathered here, and we should put all our thoughts and energy back on the current important matters concerning the fate of Liyue. This is the top priority."

Xiao frowned slightly, a hint of dissatisfaction flashed in his eyes, and his cold voice broke the delicate atmosphere. "Tianquan Star, the current situation in Liyue is complicated, like a mess, and it will fall into crisis if we are not careful. We are gathered here for the stability and prosperity of Liyue. The focus of the discussion should be how to deal with potential threats and how to make the immortals and the Seven Stars cooperate better. As an immortal, Lin Huan has always worked hard for Liyue. We have seen her dedication and loyalty to Liyue, and there is no doubt about it. As for her private affairs, we have no right to interfere, let alone pry into them. Getting entangled will only increase resentment and will not benefit the future of Liyue." Xiao crossed his arms, his expression was cold, and his eyes were cast at Ningguang with a tangible warning.

Ningguang's gaze stayed on Lin Huan for a long time, and then slowly moved to Xiao, her eyes moving back and forth between the two. After a moment, she raised her eyebrows slightly, and the corners of her mouth turned up, revealing a smile, which was like the sun breaking through the clouds. "Well, even the usually taciturn but upright Demon-Subduing Great Sage has stated his position so firmly, so there is no need to discuss this matter further. Ningguang naturally believes in your loyalty to Liyue. The current situation is urgent, and we should not waste time on these trivial matters. Let's get back to the point as soon as possible."

After saying that, she turned around and walked back to her original position, but there was still a trace of inquiry in her eyes that had not dissipated.