Simultaneous Time Travel: Only I am left dead?

"Third Senior Brother, in some matters, rules are more important than right or wrong!"

"Rules are made by people, right and wrong are determined by heaven!" Liu Jing retorted loudly. "How can they be compared! If the higher-ups blame us, I, Liu Jing, will take full responsibility!"

"Third Senior Brother, aren't you being a bit too hasty?" Wu Xuan still refused to back down.

Seeing the two about to draw their swords, Zhong Weiniang quickly stepped forward.

"Oh dear, you two usually get along so well, how come you're arguing all of a sudden?" Zhong Weiniang turned to Chen Yi, "Junior Brother Chen, why don't you say something?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Yi stood up and said:

"Senior brothers, in truth, I also agree with launching a surprise attack on this cult's stronghold as soon as possible. The reason is simply that the Black Fiend Cult Leader is very likely at a crucial moment in his closed-door cultivation. If we allow him to break out of his cultivation, then this cult may truly become a force to be reckoned with."

Zhong Weiniang was stunned for a moment.

"Little Eight, are you saying that the Black Fiend Cult Leader is trying to form his core? That's impossible!"

"What Senior Sister said is true. Ordinary blood sacrifice cultivation will indeed cut off the possibility of core formation. But this Black Fiend Sect seems to have mastered an extremely vicious secret method that can condense a 'Fiend Core'. If he succeeds, who knows how many lives will be lost."

Upon hearing of the widespread suffering and death, Liu Jing's murderous intent intensified.

"Junior Brother Chen is right! Hesitation will only lead to more trouble. We must not miss this opportunity!"

Song Meng echoed this sentiment.

"Yes! Strike while the iron is hot and kill him."

Seeing that everyone had been persuaded by Chen Yi, Wu Xuan's expression grew increasingly grim.

He stared at Chen Yi, his tone sarcastic.

"Junior Brother Chen, regarding the fact that this fiend is hiding in the royal palace, did you not know about it in your previous message, or did you deliberately forget to mention it?"

These words were laced with barbs, directly accusing Chen Yi of being cunning and deliberately concealing crucial information to lure them here.

Chen Yi looked at Wu Xuan, his expression unchanged.

"Chen Yi believes that no matter where this sorcerer is, as disciples of the righteous path, we cannot sit idly by and let him continue to harm people."

Song Meng grew impatient and turned to look at Wu Xuan.

"Junior Brother Wu, are you going or not? Give me a straight answer."

Wu Xuan crossed his arms and glanced left and right.

The people inside the room, including Han Li, had clearly sided with the attack on the palace.

"It seems my presence here is also an eyesore," Wu Xuan sneered. "Then I'll take my leave. Please think carefully before you act, lest you make a mistake."

After saying that, he turned around without hesitation and strode out of the room.

Zhong Weiniang looked at the swaying door and pursed her lips.

"Eh... he just left like that. His personality is really hard to like."

Liu Jing sighed.

"Let him go. People with different principles cannot work together."

Song Meng scratched his head and looked at Chen Yi and Han Li.

"But, with just the strength of five of us, is it enough to venture into that dangerous place?"

Upon hearing this, Zhong Weiniang suddenly smiled slyly.

"You don't need to worry about that. I've already made arrangements. Qiaoqian happens to be on a mission nearby."

At this point, Zhong Weiniang deliberately glanced at Chen Yi out of the corner of her eye.

"I just invited her along. It's the Mid-Autumn Festival lantern festival tomorrow, and it's been a long time since we went out together."

Liu Jing's face lit up with joy.

"You mean, Junior Sister Qiaoqian from the Chen family? She's an excellent helper!"

Chen Yi sat in the chair, choosing to remain silent.

Upon seeing this, Song Meng clapped his hands.

"Alright, alright, that's enough about the important stuff. Let's plan where to go for some fun tonight!"

He moved closer to Chen Yi and bowed with his hands clasped in a fawning manner.

"Young Master Chen, you are now a distinguished guest of the Qin residence, so you must do your best to show us hospitality."

His lively and playful demeanor instantly dispelled the previously somber atmosphere in the room.

the other side.

Outside the courtyard.

The young master of the Qin family, who had been secretly observing from behind the artificial hill, saw Wu Xuan stride angrily out of the courtyard gate, and his face was so gloomy it was almost dripping with water.

"This is outrageous!" Young Master Qin gritted his teeth. "These two bastards are far too arrogant, calling in so many poor relatives all at once! Do they really think the Qin family is a charity?"

The gatekeeper quickly came over to help him catch his breath.

"Young Master, please calm down. Young Master Chen is new here and probably doesn't know the rules of the capital. But the Master is showing him such favor now, so please be magnanimous and don't hold it against him."

Young Master Qin sneered, staring in the direction Wu Xuan had left.

"Fine, if I can't touch him, can't I at least touch his lone cronies?"

Night gradually enveloped the capital city.

The pattering autumn rain made a soft, pattering sound in the alley.

Mo Caihuan was still wearing that plain white cloth dress and a large bamboo hat.

She stood under the eaves, her fingers slightly clenched together with nervousness.

A short while later, the sound of footsteps approached.

Uncle He, an informant for the Qin family disguised as a porter, approached.

Mo Caihuan immediately went to meet her, lowering her voice.

"Uncle He, is there any news about those two people?"

Uncle He put down his load and sighed.

"I didn't see Steward Wang again today, and even the young prince is nowhere to be seen. The official story in the manor is that he went on a journey to cultivate with that old immortal. But I think things have been a bit chaotic in the manor lately, and the servants are all talking about it in private."

Upon hearing this, Mo Caihuan was not disappointed at all; instead, her face under the bamboo hat suddenly lit up.

"Master Chen, Brother Han..."

Mo Caihuan's lips trembled slightly, her eyes welled up with tears, but she couldn't help but smile.

"It really is you guys..."

Uncle He looked at the somewhat bewildered girl in front of him and scratched his head in confusion.

"Little girl, what's wrong?"

Mo Caihuan did not answer Uncle He's question.

She gripped the hem of her clothes tightly and turned around abruptly.

The white skirt traced an arc in the rain.

Mo Caihuan rushed into the rain and ran towards the depths of the alley.

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The following night, the long streets of the capital of Xu Kingdom were filled with all kinds of lanterns.

The lights were like dragons, and the bustling crowds moved slowly along the streets, with vendors' cries and children's laughter mingling together.

Song Meng and Zhong Weiniang walked at the very front of the procession.

Song Meng held a sugar figurine he had bought from some stall, looking around curiously.

Zhong Weiniang stopped in front of a mask stall, picked up a fox mask and gestured to it.

The two of them found everything about the mundane world extremely fascinating.

Chen Yi, Han Li, and Liu Jing walked leisurely behind, keeping a few steps away from the two clowns in front.

The surrounding noise seemed unable to penetrate the invisible barrier around the three people, who appeared unusually calm.

Liu Jing looked at the lights ahead, then turned to look at Chen Yi and Han Li beside him.

Liu Jing's expression was solemn. His gaze lingered on Chen Yi and Han Li for a moment before he spoke:

"I don't usually interact much with my two junior brothers, but after spending these two days together, I feel that we get along very well. My two junior brothers disregarded their own safety and went deep into dangerous places for those strangers. This selfless and altruistic spirit is truly admirable."

Chen Yi: ......

Han Li: ......