I am the villain in the book

The first piece of land where humans and demons can coexist peacefully.

A new city filled with demons.

Silence lingered in the quiet room, with only the flickering candlelight illuminating their faces.

Their eyes were filled with incredibly complex emotions, and the face of the fairy-like, sacred, and noble woman was filled with shock.

Without a doubt, the condition Wei Changtian offered was something Qingxian had never imagined before.

Those who are not of our race must have different intentions.

This is the principle that humans have always adhered to for tens of thousands of years, and it is also a bottom line that no one has ever dared to cross.

Yes.

Perhaps there are many people in this world who also do not approve of the concept of "exterminate all who are different", they may even live with demons day and night, becoming companions, friends, and relatives...

However, no one has ever dared to speak out their thoughts, even emperors like Li Qi, or second-rank experts like Wu Tianqing.

Because they know that this will cause them to lose everything they have.

The people of the world will not accept their views.

Even if they do, it will take a very, very long time.

And before that, they will become the target of public criticism and the enemy of everyone.

So.

If we consider it from this perspective, then Wei Changtian's current actions seem more like... betraying the entire human race.

Provided that what he said is true.

"Young Master Wei."

After an unknown amount of time, Qingxian finally took a deep breath and asked a question in a deep voice.

"How can this king trust you? Trust that you will not go back on your word?"

"..."

In contrast to Qingxian's performance, Wei Changtian, upon hearing this question, slightly breathed a sigh of relief.

Asking this question means that the condition is already tempting enough for Qingxian.

As for how to prove that he is not talking nonsense...

"Your Majesty Demon King."

"No later than ten days from now, one thousand miles south of Shuzhou City, you will see a new city rising from the ground."

"Within half a year, this city can be completed."

"Of course, if Shuzhou is no longer in my hands at that time, then that will be another matter."

"..."

Building a city from the ground up in ten days, and completing a new city in half a year.

Wei Changtian's statement is not entirely wishful thinking, after all, the "infrastructure" speed of the cultivation world is far from comparable to that of ancient times.

And the promise of "starting construction in ten days" is obviously also showing sincerity.

However, this still cannot make Qingxian make up her mind.

Having been born for eight hundred years, and ascended to the throne of the Demon King for three hundred years.

This is probably the most difficult choice she has faced in these long years.

Because this choice is not only related to her alone.

It will undoubtedly affect, and even rewrite, the fate of the entire demon race.

Where should she go?

Slowly lowering her head, Qingxian fell into deep thought in the unchanging moonlight.

"..."

"Chirp chirp~ Chirp chirp~"

The autumn wind was silent, and the night birds chirped softly.

Time passed slowly in silence, and the bright moon slowly moved from the front of the Weiyang Palace to the night sky above the quiet room.

Just as the last corner of the crescent moon outside the window was blocked by the window sill and disappeared from sight, a calm voice finally sounded again.

"Your Majesty Demon King, I know this is a very difficult decision."

"In fact, it is the same for me."

"At worst, you can still lead the demon race back to the Shiwan Mountains, but I have no way to retreat, and will only completely become a traitor to the human race that everyone wants to kill."

"Then why do you still do this?"

Qingxian suddenly raised her head and interrupted Wei Changtian's words: "Why do you risk defying the world and do something that is destined to be spurned by thousands of people?"

"Because this is the only way I can think of to protect Shuzhou."

Smiling, Wei Changtian's expression remained unchanged: "As for being spurned... I'm used to being scolded, so it doesn't matter anymore."

"What's more, who knows, thousands of years later, later generations may erect a monument for me because of this."

"A monument..."

Qingxian was slightly stunned, as if she understood what Wei Changtian meant.

If humans and demons can truly coexist peacefully from now on, then later generations may re-examine Wei Changtian's current actions, "correcting the wrongs" for them, and it's possible that they will really erect a monument.

It's just that all of this is too far away after all, at least Qingxian will not see it while Wei Changtian is alive.

So in Qingxian's view, Wei Changtian's motive is actually only one...

"Shuzhou, is it really that important..."

Muttering to herself, her embroidered eyebrows furrowed slightly.

Qingxian's current appearance is enough to make all men willingly answer all her questions, but Wei Changtian did not answer again.

He just paused slightly, and then slowly stood up.

"Your Majesty Demon King, I have said everything that needs to be said."

"I know you have not yet made up your mind, and I can wait a few more days."

"However, the imperial army will be marching towards Shuzhou in the coming days, so I hope you will decide as soon as possible."

"The demon race has wasted too many years in the Shiwan Mountains, they should come out and take a look."

"That's all..."

After saying the last sentence, and taking another deep look at the motionless Qingxian, Wei Changtian turned around and prepared to leave.

However, just as he was about to push open the wooden door of the quiet room, Qingxian suddenly called out to him.

"Young Master Wei, there is no need to wait any longer."

"Everything will be done according to what you said, you and I have a deal."

Walking out of the quiet room, Yang Liushi, who had been guarding outside, had already guessed the result of this negotiation from Wei Changtian's expression.

Slightly relaxing her tense emotions, she quickly greeted him and asked in a low voice: "Young Master, has the matter been settled?"

"Yes."

Nodding, Wei Changtian took the lantern from Yang Liushi's hand and asked with a smile: "Where is Chu Xianping?"

"Young Master Chu is waiting outside."

Yang Liushi's face showed some distress: "It's so late, are you still going to another place?"

"Yes, I still have to meet someone."

Wei Changtian walked out of the mansion while quietly advising: "Alright, I can go out by myself, you should go and rest, you will be busy for a while in the future."

"Okay, alright."

Yang Liushi didn't ask what she would be busy with, nor did she insist on sending Wei Changtian out.

She just whispered again "Then be careful" before stopping and standing in place, watching Wei Changtian slowly walk out of the house.

Perhaps, she has already guessed what conditions Wei Changtian offered to Qingxian.

"Is Shuzhou... really that important?"

The same question as Qingxian surfaced in Yang Liushi's mind, and after a quarter of an hour, it turned into a real question again, asked through Chu Xianping's mouth.

"Young Master, why do you value Shuzhou so much?"

On the galloping carriage, Chu Xianping, who had just heard Wei Changtian finish speaking about the content of the transaction, frowned tightly.

Indeed, with the help of the demon race, the chances of defeating the imperial army will undoubtedly increase greatly.

But the price behind it is too great.

Building a new city is a trivial matter, the main thing is that in this way, Wei Changtian, or Ning Yuke, will inevitably become a "sinner" pointed at by thousands of people.

Even if Wei Changtian has a way to change the views of the people of Shuzhou, what about the other people in the world?

Is this really worth it?

There are so many ways to rebel, why choose such an extreme one?

Chu Xianping has always disagreed with Wei Changtian's hasty decision to establish himself as king and rebel, but because the latter was very determined, he could only do as he was told.

But now he really can't figure out what is so special about Shuzhou that Wei Changtian can give up so much for it.

"Grumble grumble."

The wheels rolled over the road, and the black carriage quickly drove through Shuzhou City, which was bustling and lively during the day, but now peaceful and serene.

After hearing this question for the second time, Wei Changtian was silent for a full dozen breaths.

But this time, he gave an answer.

"Brother Chu, if it's just to change an emperor, then there's really no need to be so troublesome."

"Shuzhou really doesn't have anything special about it."

"However, I always need a place to tell everyone in this world, whether human or demon, that they can actually live in a different way."

"They can actually live better."

"..."

"That's all."