Qin Shi: I went astray in the Heavenly Sect

Chapter 78: Conversation with Han Fei, New News

"Xiu Yuan seems to have a problem with me."

In the quiet room, Han Fei spoke again, but this time, the expressions of the others changed slightly.

Chen Xiuyuan looked up, his calm eyes meeting Han Fei's without flinching. In those eyes, Han Fei seemed to see the beginning and end of fate, the vicissitudes of time.

"You're too late."

Han Fei's eyes twitched, and a feeling suddenly arose in his heart that the young man opposite him seemed to know something, just like him.

"If you were sitting in that position, there might still be hope."

Hearing this, Zhang Liang was completely confused. He subconsciously looked at Zi Nu, only to see her shrug, indicating that she didn't understand either.

As for Nongyu, Zhang Liang subconsciously ignored the past. Even Zinu hadn't understood, so it was even less likely that the other party was a naive girl.

But Han Fei understood.

After a moment of silence, Han Fei replied softly, "Why do you say that, Xiu Yuan?"

Chen Xiuyuan gently shook his head.

"It is undeniable that both you and Wei Zhuang are outstanding figures of our time. If you were in a different country or even a different era, you would both have achieved great things."

"but now"

Upon hearing this, Han Fei paused, his hand holding the wine cup still.

He then said with a smile, "This is the first time I've heard such a straightforward praise, and also the first time I've heard such a straightforward denial."

Chen Xiuyuan withdrew his gaze and looked out the window. The changes in the world seemed to follow an unchanging law. He spoke again.

"The general trend of the world is that after a long period of division, there will be unity. Since the founding of the Zhou Dynasty, through the Five Hegemons of the Spring and Autumn Period, until now, several hundred years have passed. During these hundreds of years, the various vassal states have been at war. The vassals fought each other for their own selfish interests. However, the people who have experienced the ravages of war have grown tired of war and long for peace."

"As time goes by, this call will grow louder and louder. This is the general trend of history, which cannot be stopped by human power. In the end, wars between countries are about manpower and financial resources. South Korea is located in a place surrounded by enemies and has an irreparable disadvantage. Other countries around it will not give South Korea the opportunity to grow stronger. To put it bluntly, if you want to turn the tide, it will be as difficult as climbing to the sky."

Upon hearing this, Han Fei and Zhang Liang fell silent. As for Zi Nu, she had heard Chen Xiuyuan's pronouncements on the world before, so her expression didn't change much. However, this time, Chen Xiuyuan's argument about the world from a different perspective was refreshing for her.

Suddenly, Han Fei laughed heartily.

Although he could not analyze the world situation from a historical perspective, how could he not know about the situation and national strength of various countries? But he had no choice. For him, trying might still be possible, but if he did nothing, wouldn't he just be waiting to die?

How will you know if you don't try?

Chen Xiuyuan glanced at the other person and gently shook his head.

"Maybe~~"

Han Fei stood up and walked slowly to the window. He suddenly felt that Wei Zhuang was wrong. He should meet this young man. Both his vision and his stature made him a friend worth making.

"Then what does Xiu Yuan believe is the meaning of a person's life?"

"Everyone is different. Some people live just to live, clinging to life and fearing death is a human instinct; but some people live for their dreams, they have a higher mountain to climb, and they don't care about the mud under their feet; but most people spend their whole lives searching for this answer."

Han Fei suddenly opened his arms, as if embracing the world.

"You're right. If I had been born a few decades earlier, perhaps South Korea wouldn't be like this. There are some things I can't choose, but there are some things that I won't give up on, even if I fail."

Chen Xiuyuan seemed to have anticipated this situation, so he didn't say anything more. However, he remembered someone saying something similar.

"To do something you don't know is foolish; to know it's impossible and not do it is wise; to know it's impossible and do it is sage."

"Zifang, what do you think of Xiuyuan?"

It wasn't until the night was quiet and the lanterns were lit that Wei Zhuang returned to Zi Lan Xuan. As soon as he entered the room, he heard Han Fei's words.

He glanced at Zi Nu, as if asking what was going on.

Zi Nu smiled and said, "Just now, Ninth Young Master met someone."

A strange light flashed in Wei Zhuang's eyes. There weren't many people here who could be treated with such respect by Zi Nu. He slowly walked to the sword rack and put the Shark Tooth sword back in its place.

Zhang Liang thought for a moment and replied, "That young master has a very high standard and his knowledge far surpasses that of ordinary people. Even I can't help but feel a sense of admiration. Perhaps because of Miss Zi Nu, he also has some goodwill towards us, but it doesn't seem to be much. We may become friends, but it's best not to become enemies."

Wei Zhuang sat down to the side and said in a deep voice, "You've seen him?"

Han Fei nodded, even though Wei Zhuang had previously advised him against meeting the boy.

"You're right, the truth is sometimes too cruel, so many people don't want to know it."

Wei Zhuang raised an eyebrow, his expression indifferent.

"Deceiving yourself will only lead to a worse outcome."

Han Fei's gaze deepened, as if he had never seen anyone resembling this boy in that dream.

"Has the investigation revealed where he came from?"

Han Fei knew Wei Zhuang's temperament; he would certainly not ignore someone like Wei Zhuang and had most likely already investigated his background.

"Unfortunately, I don't know the answer to that now. I only know that he is very mysterious and seems to be unskilled in martial arts."

Upon hearing this answer, Han Fei was taken aback, and then he said with great surprise, "You're not telling me that a young man who has never met a famous teacher has such insight and vision?!"

Wei Zhuang did not continue to answer the question. To him, there was no point in saying more about things without evidence, and judging from the current situation, the boy had no ill intentions towards Liu Sha.

The two girls present who knew Chen Xiuyuan's background did not react when they heard this. They kept their heads down and did not intend to get involved in the matter.

Wei Zhuang remained silent for a moment before recounting his discoveries outside.

"I've discovered something."

"Tianze's escape is very likely related to Ji Wuye. After dark, Mo Ya, the leader of the Hundred Birds, went to a secluded courtyard in the south of Xinzheng City, seemingly looking for someone."

"Unfortunately, when he arrived there, there was no one in the room. After he left, I found the corpse gu in the room, and in Baiyue, there happened to be a corpse-driving demon who was skilled in this art."

Upon hearing this, the expressions of the people inside the room changed slightly.

Speculation is speculation, but when a speculation actually comes true, it can still be quite alarming.

"really."

(End of this chapter)