I am the villain in the book

Within three days, the world will no longer have Linchuan City.

When Li Zimu told Su Qi a “result” directly, without mentioning any preconditions, the latter's reaction was predictable.

“W-What?!”

His heart seemed to skip a beat, and Su Qi stood up abruptly, feeling dizzy for a moment.

Although the Great Qian Dynasty had already made many arrangements in Linchuan City to deal with Wei Changtian, it should not have allowed the former to "do whatever he wanted."

In fact, if anyone else had said these words, Su Qi would have thought that the person had a problem with their brain.

But this was Wei Changtian after all!

Could it be that this living阎罗 (Yanluo, a king of hell) could not do what others could not?

Su Qi didn't know whether Wei Changtian was bluffing or really confident.

But he didn't dare to gamble no matter what.

“Y-You guys...”

Taking a step back with a pale face, Su Qi stared at Li Zimu, who looked calm and at ease, and suddenly turned around and walked quickly towards the stairs.

Obviously, he was going to find Wei Changtian directly.

Li Zimu didn't stop him, but just watched silently, until an invisible barrier rose from the ground, instantly trapping Su Qi in place.

“...”

With both hands pressed tightly against the air wall of the Locking Dragon Formation, Su Qi's eyes became extremely astonished.

He was like a headless fly, bumping around in the formation, but no matter what, he couldn't get out of this area of less than ten feet.

At this moment, Su Qi's embarrassment and panic were not an act.

But it was because of the hundreds of thousands of people in Linchuan City...

“Miss Li, please say something to Young Master Wei...”

Trembling, Su Qi turned his head and looked at Li Zimu, who was still sitting in the same place, and pleaded in a very humble manner: “No matter what, the people are innocent, they shouldn't suffer such an unprovoked disaster...”

“I am willing to die today to atone for my sins, just begging the Young Master to show mercy.”

“J-Just begging the Young Master to show mercy...”

“...”

The voice became smaller and smaller, and the tone became more and more sorrowful.

Willing to use his own life to pay for the mistakes of the ten assassins, in exchange for the lives of hundreds of thousands of people... Leaving aside his position, Su Qi could indeed be regarded as noble.

However, facing this plea, Li Zimu did not react at all, but slowly stood up and respectfully said softly towards the end of the stairs:

“Young Master.”

“...”

“Why should I?”

Why should I?

Why should I show mercy, Su Qi?

Just because of your life?

“Master Su, your life is not worth that much.”

Looking at Su Qi coldly, Wei Changtian walked closer to the former step by step: “So, why should I let the people of Linchuan City go?”

“But... but the people are innocent...”

Su Qi widened his eyes and shook his head in despair: “Since ancient times, wars between two countries do not involve killing civilians.”

“Not killing civilians? That was before me.”

With a sneer, Wei Changtian's words were as evil as they could be, instantly causing the fear in Su Qi's heart to reach its peak.

But he wasn't finished yet, he was still putting psychological pressure on the latter.

“Master Su, don't pretend to be a saint.”

“To provoke a war and plunge the people of other countries into misery, what is the difference between this and murder?”

“Perhaps you should have thought of today's outcome when you sent troops in the first place.”

“Could it be that you are allowed to kill people? And I am not?”

“Hehe, there is no such reason in the world!”

The coldness in his eyes became more and more intense, and coupled with these words, Su Qi felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave.

Knowing that Wei Changtian was sophistry, he didn't know how to refute it.

At this moment, Su Qi's psychological defense line was finally on the verge of collapse under heavy pressure.

But at this moment, Wei Changtian suddenly changed the subject and said with a squint:

“However, Master Su, I can give you a chance.”

“...”

Stunned, Su Qi looked at Wei Changtian, and for some reason, he vaguely guessed what the latter wanted.

And the fact was indeed exactly as he had expected.

“Ten days, I want to see Jing Guoqing.”

“If you can do it, then the people in Linchuan City can live.”

“Master Su, don't blame me for not giving you a chance.”

“As for whether you can seize it, it depends on you.”

“...”

The midday sun was bright golden, the sky was clear, and the cicadas chirped noisily in the trees.

The chaos in Linchuan City was still fermenting, and the news about Wei Changtian's assassination had completely spread.

And in such a panicked atmosphere, Su Qi left the Guanyue Inn.

The carriage drove through the chaotic streets, and the body swayed slightly with the uneven ground.

But Su Qi felt nothing about everything around him, and his heart was still echoing with the last, and only, condition given by Wei Changtian.

Ten days, I want to see Jing Guoqing.

Su Qi was not stupid, he of course knew why Wei Changtian had to see Jing Guoqing, and he also understood why Jing Guoqing refused to show up no matter what.

He was even more clear that if Jing Guoqing really came to Linchuan, then there would be no possibility of going back.

So, from the perspective of a courtier, Su Qi should undoubtedly report this matter truthfully, and then use all his strength to fight Wei Changtian to the death, even if it really sacrificed the lives of the people of one city to protect Jing Guoqing unharmed.

But...

Taking a deep breath, Su Qi's eyes revealed a trace of confusion.

This was a kind of struggle that he had never had in his life.

As for how he will eventually choose, perhaps only he himself knows.

“How is it? Did you find out anything?”

On the other side, just as Su Qi was painfully entangled in whether or not to "rebel against the emperor", Wei Changtian and Li Zimu had already returned to the study.

Sitting behind the desk, Wei Changtian asked in a deep voice:

“What is the background of those ten people?”

“Reporting to Young Master, they were indeed sent by Jing Guoqing.”

Li Zimu immediately replied very affirmatively: “However, their actions today were not informed to Su Qi and Jing Guoqing in advance, and should have been instructed by others.”

“As expected...”

Frowning, Wei Changtian murmured: “But in this Great Qian territory, who else can overstep Jing Guoqing to mobilize such a group of experts...”

“And what is this person's purpose...”

“Young Master, in this servant's opinion, it would be better to catch an assassin and ask.”

Li Zimu suggested in a low voice: “Perhaps the truth will come out.”

“That's right.”

Wei Changtian pondered for a moment, then nodded: “Okay, then I will try tonight to see if I can catch someone back.”

“You leave the city and return to the Tiangou Army first.”

“If I succeed, I will go directly to you, and you will interrogate them.”

“Yes, this servant understands.”

“...”

Soon, Li Zimu left the study.

Wei Changtian casually picked up a book of poetry and looked through it, but his mind was still thinking about the question just now.

Who is it...