Collapse Iron: What does it mean to broaden the fate of four people in one sentence?

The nine arrows of the Emperor's Bow are both a test and an invitation.

Ultimately, whether to choose or not, and whom to choose, is up to Lin Si herself.

However, the Immortal Boat naturally had ways to make Xiao Linzi choose its own Star God, after all, 'sense of belonging' is something that no other Star God has.

It's said that others are already extremely fortunate to receive the Star God's favor, so how come this kid, as the envoy, has a choice in this matter?

Jing Yuan chuckled and shook his head.

In any case, Lin Si is a native of Xianzhou, and that's enough.

He looked at Lin Si, who was still in a daze, and then at Yan Qing beside him, who wanted to strike up a conversation but was afraid of disturbing Lin Si's thoughts. The smile on his lips deepened.

He cleared his throat and suddenly spoke:

"Little Linzi."

Lin Si snapped out of her daze and instinctively sat up straight.

"exist!"

Jing Yuan looked at him with a smile.

"What are you so nervous about?"

Lin thought for a moment and answered honestly:

“General, I still don’t understand what I did to make the Emperor choose me.”

Jing Yuan raised an eyebrow.

To be honest, he was quite interested.

But this kid clearly doesn't know either.

"Don't overthink it."

Jingyuan leaned back in his chair.

“Starting tomorrow, you will be granted permission to handle all matters within Luofu except for the Ten Kings' Office and the Vidyadhara Clan.”

"Go and observe carefully. Walk around and look at different places. Don't rush to do anything; first, get to know them."

Jingyuan picked up his teacup.

"I will test you in a while."

Lin Si opened her mouth, her mind a little slow to process what she was seeing.

"General, this....."

Jing Yuan smiled.

"What? You don't want to be a general?"

Lin nodded without even thinking.

Who would think of working hard if they could just slack off and do nothing?

Become a general? Every day you'll be dealing with official business, attending meetings, socializing, being watched by various forces, and worrying about the safety of the immortal ship?

That's something humans do.

Jingyuan picked up his teacup, took a sip, and spoke slowly.

"That's not up to you."

"Although the Emperor's arrow hasn't fallen yet, it could very well fly straight at you in the next second."

Lin Si's expression changed.

Jing Yuan continued:

"And once you take the position of general on the Luofu Immortal Ship, you can command the Divine Lord. At that time, it wouldn't be impossible for the Divine Lord to take those nine arrows for you."

Lin Si: "......."

He remained silent for a few seconds.

Then he looked up at Jingyuan.

"General."

"Ok?"

Do I look like a fool to you?

Jing Yuan raised an eyebrow.

This trick of "talking nonsense with a straight face" has been used to fool Lin Si since he was a child, and it has never failed him. Why did he suddenly have a brain this time?

Just as he was about to continue his charade, Lin Si spoke up.

"Okay, I'll give it a try."

(Here's a note about the setting of the Fate Walker. These are all the protagonist's opinions, since my setting is that the protagonist is unaware of the plot. So it's reasonable that some misunderstandings will arise.)

(There will be an explanation later.)

Chapter 33: Beat Them to Submission!

After escorting Lin Si home, Yanqing walked alone on the way back to the Shence Mansion.

When they returned to the Shence Mansion, the study light was still on.

He knocked gently on the door.

"Come in."

Yanqing pushed open the door and entered.

Jing Yuan was still sitting behind the table, holding a cup of tea that had gone cold, lost in thought. When he saw Yan Qing come in, he put down the cup and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

"It was sent back?"

“Hmm.” Yanqing stood in front of the table. “Aunt Lin muttered a few words and then let him rest.”

Jing Yuan nodded.

"Do you have any thoughts?"

Yanqing was taken aback.

He thought for a moment, then said seriously:

“General, if Lin Si were to assume the position of general at this age... I fear there would be discontent among some.”

Jingyuan paused for a moment.

He looked up, somewhat surprised, at the boy in front of him.

"Oh? Since you can think of this, it means you've grown up a bit."

Upon hearing this, Yanqing pouted slightly.

“General, Yanqing is no longer a child.”

Jingyuan looked at his chubby face and couldn't help but laugh.

"Hahaha,"

He laughed heartily, and as he laughed, he reached out and ruffled Yanqing's hair.

"Alright, alright, you're not a child anymore."

Yanqing's hair was ruffled and messed up, but he didn't flinch. He just stood there, letting his master's hand fall on his head.

"He, like you, still needs to grow."

Jing Yuan withdrew his hand, his tone becoming gentler.

“Before you grow up, I will still be here in Luofu.”

He stood up and walked to the window.

"Alright, it's getting late, go to sleep."

He turned around, looked at Yanqing, and smiled.

"Go to bed early and get up early to grow strong."

Yanqing nodded, turned around and left.

He stepped out of the study, walked through the corridor, and pushed open the main gate of the Shence Mansion.

A night breeze blew in my face, carrying a hint of coolness.

Yanqing raised his head and looked at the stars in the sky.

Lin Si is his good brother.

It has been like that since I was a child.

He still remembers when Lin Si was little, before she was in a wheelchair, the two of them would run wildly through all the streets and alleys of Luofu.

Lin Si wasn't as fast as him, but she was smarter and could always find the most tricky hiding places when playing hide-and-seek.

Later, Lin Si was put in a wheelchair and could no longer run, but her mind was still sharp.

Whenever he encountered a bottleneck in his sword practice, he would go to chat with Lin Si, and as they talked, he would figure things out.

Later, Lin Si started playing games and dominated the top spots on various leaderboards. He didn't understand those things, but he knew that Lin Si could excel at whatever she did.

To use Lin Si's own habitual catchphrase from time to time: "Perfect!"

Now, the Emperor has chosen him.

If one day in the future he really does sit in that position....

At that time, many people will definitely be dissatisfied.

How did an 18-year-old paralyzed man, who has never received a day of proper military training, manage to sit in that position?

Those people will question, oppose, and gossip behind your back.

Yanqing slowed his pace.

You disagree? Then beat them until they do!

Lin Si was his good brother, someone his master had chosen, and an envoy personally selected by the Emperor.

He Yanqing had to help his good brother defeat those people.

Thinking of this, Yanqing's lips curled up slightly, and his steps became lighter.

In the study.

Jingyuan stood by the window, watching Yanqing's figure disappear into the night.

The boy's steps were more determined than when he arrived.

Jing Yuan's smile deepened.

As Yanqing's master who raised him from childhood, he naturally knew what the boy was thinking.

"Young people should naturally have the spirit of youth."

He spoke softly, his tone tinged with relief.

"But that kid Lin Si..."

He recalled Lin Si's appearance in the study earlier and shook his head with a chuckle.

"He has known how to hide his talents since he was a child. He presents himself as a well-behaved child in front of his elders, but he is quite mature in his heart."

Jingyuan recalled Lin Si's life from childhood to adulthood.

He's too smart, so smart that he knows when to be smart and when to play dumb.

In his parents' eyes, he was a disabled son who needed care.

In front of Yanqing, he was a good brother with whom he could confide.

In front of the general, he was a "victim" who had been fooled since childhood.

Jingyuan leaned against the window frame, gazing at the distant starry sky.