167. Qin Being Held Up To Seize Power

Follow Mandrill all the way.

Finally, Wendy was taken to the top of Tianheng Mountain.

Zhongli had already prepared drinks here.

But when Wendy saw it, she swallowed hard and said awkwardly:

"Old man, it's not that big of a deal. I didn't hear it on purpose. There's no need to kill someone and silence them, right?"

Zhongli raised his eyes and glanced at Wendy. Zhao had already left when Wendy said this.

He didn't dare to be here when Zhongli was in a bad mood.

If your ancestor was talking about someone else, it wouldn't matter, but if it's your own emperor...

If you hear others say bad things about you in front of your boss, what will happen?

He motioned to Wendy to sit down, which made Wendy even more panicked.

"No, old man, if you don't bother Ruo Tuo, why would you bother me? I swear I won't talk too much!"

Zhongli put down his tea cup and said softly:

"We have been friends for thousands of years. Do you think I am such a petty person?"

"It's impossible, it's impossible! Master, how can you be a narrow-minded person?"

He is obviously a cautious dragon!

Wendy sneered and mobilized her magical power to run away at any time if anything went wrong.

Zhongli looked at him calmly, and suddenly, he said something pointedly:

"I certainly believe in your character, but you should also know that the nature of bards is to exaggerate some things and sing about them."

"That's someone else!"

Wendy patted her chest solemnly and said seriously:

"Old man, you understand me best! How could a reliable person like me do such an exaggerated thing! I have moral integrity!"

Zhongli was noncommittal.

Does this guy have moral integrity?

Does he know how to write the word moral integrity?

Steal the ice god's scepter and replace it with the Qiuqiu people's torch.

Tampering with his contract.

Drinking and sleeping in the residence of the Fontaine water god, a court representing fairness and justice. 17

Watering the volcano, which is regarded as the sacred mountain of Nata, is euphemistically called extinguishing the fire...

If this guy had integrity, Zhongli would be willing to be slapped by Ruo Tuo.

But they are all old friends anyway. Zhongli is willing to save some face for Wendy, but only if...

He also had to save face for Zhongli.

A trace of divine power condensed, and a bright contract emerged.

"I believe in you, but I believe in the contract even more.

Zhongli took a sip of tea and said quietly:

"Some things and some words are best if they are bound by a contract and rot in your stomach. What do you think?"

Zhongli's face was full of kindness, and his divine power had already enveloped Wen Tong.

Whenever he said a word "no", Zhongli would settle the old score.

Wendy swallowed hard.

"God... Divine power contract... Old man, you are really..."

Just as she was about to complain, Wendy suddenly noticed Zhongli's gaze and quickly changed her words:

"As expected of the God of Contract, I cannot praise you enough for this conduct! To express my respect for the old man!"

Wendy signed her name with a look of tears on her face.

The poem he originally planned about the grudges between Dragon King Ruotuo and Emperor Yan was probably missing the most important section.

Zhongli put away the contract with satisfaction and took out a bottle of fine wine.

With this thing, Wendy immediately forgot her previous depression, hugged it and drank it with joy.

Anyway, Zhongli doesn't drink much at this time, so this thing is regarded as hush money given to him by Zhongli.

He is not polite to Zhongli.

Having been an old friend for thousands of years, does Wendy still know how many collections Zhongli has?

I just don’t dare to steal...

"Do you think the current Lion of the South Wind can afford Mondstadt?"

Zhongli suddenly asked softly.

Wendy's face darkened slightly.

"Qin... I believe that although she is still a little immature, she will grow up rapidly. No one is more suitable to be the leader of Mondstadt than her."

As she said this, Wendy laughed at herself.

"But what qualifications do I, a derelict Fengshen, have to evaluate her? Even my own people..."

Wendy thought about the doctor again, with murderous intent surging in her eyes.

Don't think that the free wind god can't kill people.

In the Demon God War back then, a lot of people died at his hands.

In the first generation of rulers, no one was easy to get along with.

All of them were killed in bloody battles.

It's just that time has changed and wear and tear is tormenting them.

"Although you were seriously injured and asleep at the time, dereliction of duty is dereliction of duty."

Zhong Li shook his head gently, his eyes looking a little sad.

"But it's not just you..."

"Why didn't I make a big mistake?"

Perhaps from the Liyue people's point of view, Zhongli had no choice but to do it, and he had no choice.

He must go.

Everyone in Liyue can understand.

But as a ruler and a lover of demons, Zhongli would not say that he was right.

He failed in his duty.

The immortals suffered heavy casualties, and Fushe was trapped to death.

Qianyan's army suffered all casualties, and the ordinary people also suffered huge losses.

Even if he has a thousand options.

Not protecting his people well, this alone made him unable to tolerate his fault.

Choosing to abdicate now may not be without guilt for what happened back then.

The two sat silently facing each other.

There is shame for the people, and there is also hatred for the laws of heaven.

If it weren't for five hundred years ago, the laws of heaven insisted on destroying Kanrea, forcing Kanrea to want to drag the whole world along with her.

How could the Seven Gods suffer heavy losses?

Why were the seven kingdoms destroyed by dark monsters?

Kanrea was at fault, but heaven is the greatest creator of tragedy.

The two of them stopped talking and just drank and drank tea in silence.

The third floor of Xinyuexuan.

After watching Wendy and Mandrill leave, Lisa withdrew her gaze.

"Qin, that answer is not what I want to hear, nor is it what everyone wants. Let's face this problem head on."

Qin's eyes flickered and she shook her head.

"I don't know what you are talking about. It's very late. I'm going to copy the notebook. You should go to bed earlier.

Seeing that Qin still didn't let go, Lisa's voice became stronger.

"If you don't say that, Qin, I will leave Mondstadt and stay here in Liyue to study that world.

Qin was stunned and turned her back to Lisa without saying a word.

"Qin, I don't want to force you..."

Lisa sighed quietly.

"But I'm in Mondstadt just because you are my friend and Mondstadt is my hometown."

"Qin, Mond needs a leader who truly understands and cares about her, and a knighthood that is dedicated to Mond."

"Only you can do all this. You are the Lion of the South Wind and the destined guardian of the four winds. You are destined to carry the Knights and fight against Mondstadt."

"Taking a step back, do you think Ningguang and the others will allow an unstable knight order to cooperate with them?"

Diluc's eyes lit up and he quietly gave Lisa a supportive look.

Diluc didn't like the Knights, he even hated them.

The source of all this is the corrupt high-level officials.

But if Qin is willing to truly become the grand leader, shoulder the responsibility of the Knights, and clean up the corrupt top management.

Diluc promised to help her wholeheartedly.

Even though Diluc still felt that Jean's methods were a bit weak, he understood that Mond would only get better if Jean mastered the Knights.

Because Qin is the real one who is willing to devote her life to Mondstadt.

She loved Mond more than anyone else.

"You already know the decay of the Knights. They alone will not agree to cooperate with such high-level officials.

"But the contract has been signed, and you have become the true guide of Mondstadt. If the top management returns to seize power..."

"How can we ensure that Liyue will not be angry? How can we ensure that Liyue will not intervene and suppress it by force?"

Qin gritted her teeth and said coldly:

"I will - liquidate the corruption at the top. Those who designed what happened back then, I will make them pay with the lives of those children!"

"not enough!"

Lisa raised her voice slightly and said decisively:

"You want to become the real Grand Master of the Knights of the West Wind! You want to control Mondstadt!"

"Only in this way can those tragedies be avoided from happening again!"

Hearing this, Qin suddenly turned around.

"Lisa! Mondstadt is a free country! No one can interfere with Mondstadt's freedom!"

"So, can unbridled freedom make Mond stronger?"

Diluc also stood up and looked directly at Qin.

"Look at Mondstadt these years! Pursuing freedom, the people live in poverty! Pursuing freedom, the grand master and the main force of the knights went out to fight!"

"Pursuing freedom! We have no ability to resist when all the fools come!"

"Pursue the so-called freedom! Even to eliminate monsters, you can't use any extra force!"

"Is this the happy life that Mondstadt calls freedom? Why adhere to freedom? The life of Mondstadt people cannot even reach one percent of the people of Liyue!"

"Is this freedom or indulgence? The Mondstadt I see is just a group of giant babies who just want to take things!"

Jean was silent.

Seeing this, Lisa also said:

"Qin, freedom is right, but freedom is not indulgence. Freedom should not have someone holding the reins, but there should also be someone walking in front to lead people forward.

"Mond can no longer weaken. You are the only one who can end this."

Qin lowered her head, feeling extremely complicated.

After a while, Qin turned around and walked out the door in a somewhat dejected manner.

"I will think about it carefully...but I will definitely kill the corrupt high-level officials!"

"Mond owes those kids!"

Seeing that Captain Qin, who had always been serious and responsible, was a little helpless, Ying was a little worried.

"Sister Lisa, Captain Qin..."

"It's fine."

Lisa shook her head and said with some distress:

"As the old saying goes in Liyue, if you are seriously ill, you should take strong medicine... The current situation is no better than before."

"Qin will understand that she is the only one who can truly carry Mond on his shoulders."

After a pause, Lisa regained her smile and joked:

"Ying is also an honorary knight and a member of the Knights. So who do you think is more qualified than Qin or Grand Commander Falga?"

"Of course it's Captain Qin!"

Ying nodded decisively.

"Captain Qin is dedicated to Mondstadt, and the great commander led the expedition with the main force in a moment of loyalty. In any case, it is more appropriate for Captain Qin to truly become the leader of Mondstadt, right?"

Lisa chuckled and touched Ying's head.

"Yeah... So, everyone in the Knights thinks so..."

"Although the people of Mondstadt pursue freedom, they also know who is more suitable to lead Mondstadt.

"Only Qin can't understand all this, or in other words, the rigid Qin doesn't want to think about these things.

Saying that, Lisa paused and said softly:

"And now...we don't have time to spare."

"Jin must make a decision immediately! This is the best opportunity."

Ying more or less understood what Lisa and the others were thinking, but she was still a little worried:

"But...can Commander Qin fight against the main force of Mondstadt on the expedition?"

Hearing this, Lisa laughed dumbly and shook her head.

"Don't underestimate Mondstadt."