abnabooks Chapter 304 Choice
Chapter 304 Choice
In the hall, Kaiming and Feifei rolled and played on the soft carpet, creating a noisy scene.
Guo Shiyi said to Qin Xiaochuan with dissatisfaction, "Why does this little girl like you so much? I don't think she treats you as well as she treats Sister Kexin."
"What's wrong? You're even jealous of a little girl?" Qin Xiaochuan teased.
"I didn't," Guo Shiyi said, blushing.
Qin Xiaochuan smiled smugly and said, "Actually, there's something I've never told you: Xiaoying is actually the daughter of the previous Blood Witch King."
"Huh?" Guo Shiyi's eyes widened. "No wonder, then it's like you have a daughter." She covered her mouth and chuckled.
"Well, from a certain perspective, it does seem to be true," Qin Xiaochuan said, both amused and exasperated.
"That's not right. If that's the case, Xiaoying must be at least 20 years old now. How come she's still acting like a child?" Guo Shiyi frowned.
Qin Xiaochuan sighed and told Guo Shiyi about how Xiaoying's physical and mental age was permanently stuck at eight years old due to her illness.
"Ah, Xiaoying's background is so pitiful," Guo Shiyi said with a touch of heartache. She pulled Xiaoying into her arms and gently asked, "Xiaoying, do you miss your father very much?"
"Mmm." Xiaoying nodded obediently, then said happily, "But now that I have Uncle Xiaochuan, I don't think that way anymore."
Upon hearing this, Guo Shiyi couldn't help but look at Qin Xiaochuan, who was also filled with mixed feelings. The confusion he had felt on Fanli Island seemed to suddenly disappear at this moment, and he felt enlightened.
Dinner was a feast prepared by Zhou Bin. After everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, Han Kexin, Guo Shiyi, and Qin Xiaochuan lay on the deck chairs on the balcony and looked at the stars.
"I love this kind of relaxed life the most," Guo Shiyi said with great ease, "especially after the adventure."
Han Kexin held a glass of red wine, swirled it gently, and said, "I'm afraid we won't have such a carefree life anymore."
Qin Xiaochuan knew she was talking about returning to Crescent City, so he said, "I've made up my mind. I'll go to Crescent City with you."
"You've made up your mind so quickly? Aren't you going to think about it some more?" Han Kexin said without any joy or sorrow.
"Actually, I had already thought about it when Xiaoying gave me the comic book." Qin Xiaochuan put his hands behind his head, looking at the stars. "Do you remember what I told you when we came back from the Land of Witches?"
"You've said so much, how am I supposed to know which sentence it is?" Han Kexin took a small sip of red wine.
"I've said I would protect the people around me from further harm, and that certainly includes Xiaoying," Qin Xiaochuan said resolutely.
"I also feel sorry for Xiaoying. I can tell she's very attached to Xiaochuan. If I don't go and keep her company, she must be very sad," Guo Shiyi said.
Han Kexin was silent for a while before saying, "Shiyi, you are really different from ordinary girls. If I were a boy, I would like you too."
"That won't do," Qin Xiaochuan said from the side.
Han Kexin glanced at him and said, "If I were really a boy, I'm afraid that person wouldn't be involved."
"That's not necessarily true," Qin Xiaochuan retorted, not to be outdone.
Hearing the two bickering, Guo Shiyi couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle.
"Now that we've made up our minds, we need to plan carefully about how we should enter Crescent City," Han Kexin said after taking a sip of red wine.
"Have you had an in-depth conversation with Zhu Yihu? What is the current situation in Crescent City?" Qin Xiaochuan asked.
"We haven't talked much, and I only have a general understanding of the situation so far," Han Kexin slowly explained the current situation in Crescent City.
As we already knew, the entire Crescent City is now basically controlled by the Gold Priest. Although there are people who oppose him, they are all doing so in secret. These people are all led by the Wood Priest, and the two have been fighting openly and secretly. Among the other three priests, the Fire Priest is more radical and has always been an active supporter of the Gold Priest, while the Earth Priest and Water Priest have always maintained a neutral attitude.
Besides the five high priests, Crescent City has two other important forces that cannot be ignored: the Royal Guard protecting the palace and the Blood Knights, who oppose the demon race. The Royal Guard was previously controlled by Zhu Yihu, but is now controlled by Zhuang Yihu, who is loyal to the Golden Priest. The Blood Knights were originally controlled by the Golden Priest, so the Golden Priest has absolute power in Crescent City.
"Looking at it this way, we're in a very passive position," Qin Xiaochuan frowned. "The three major powers of Crescent City are all controlled by the Golden Priest. It feels like going back would be like walking into a trap."
"That's right. Our only advantage is your status. After all, the Blood Witch King is the highest authority in Crescent City. Even the Golden Priest wouldn't dare to do anything to you openly," Han Kexin said calmly, seemingly unconcerned about the predicament she was about to face.
"If that's the case, I think we should make a big show of entering Crescent City, the bigger the better, so that everyone knows we're back in Crescent City," Qin Xiaochuan said.
Upon hearing this, Han Kexin silently looked at him, seemingly pondering something, remaining noncommittal.
"I think we can discuss this with Zhu Yihu," Guo Shiyi said from the side.
"Don't worry, I've already spoken with Zhu Yi. He'll come looking for us after he meets with Yueyin and the others. It shouldn't take more than two days," Han Kexin said.
"Well, let's discuss the specific plan after he arrives, since he knows the current situation in Crescent City best," Qin Xiaochuan said.
"I have to go home tomorrow," Guo Shiyi said. "I need to tell my mom about my trip to Crescent City."
Qin Xiaochuan felt that Jiang Qingxue and Guo Tianming would most likely not allow her to go. In fact, deep down he also hoped that Guo Shiyi wouldn't go, because it was too dangerous. He had no idea what would happen in the future. So he smiled slightly at Guo Shiyi and said, "Yes, you should tell them, so they won't worry about you."
"Don't worry, no matter what their attitude is, I will definitely go to Crescent City with you," Guo Shiyi said resolutely.
Qin Xiaochuan hadn't expected her to be so resolute. After hesitating for a moment, he said, "Shiyi, actually I don't want you to go to Crescent City. After all, it's too dangerous there, and you're human. I'm scared."
"Qin Xiaochuan makes a good point. I don't really approve of you going with him," Han Kexin said from the side.
"Do you guys think I'm holding you back?" Guo Shiyi said dejectedly.
"How could that be?" Qin Xiaochuan replied anxiously, "We're just worried about your safety."
"But what about you?" Guo Shiyi said nonchalantly, "Have you forgotten what you promised me?"
"Of course I haven't forgotten. I said I would protect you no matter what," Qin Xiaochuan said confidently. "Okay, go wherever you want. No matter where you go, I will protect you."
"Hehe." Guo Shiyi couldn't help but smile brightly.