Chapter 22: Our Country, Our Home, Our Land, Our People

"This person is a traitor to the Great Wall Defense Army."

Li Xin, who was originally kneeling on the ground, breathing heavily, heard these words.

His heart suddenly tightened.

After all, he had come to control the Great Wall and exchange it for Chang'an City with the Alchemist.

Li Xin's father was once the former Crown Prince.

However, due to some accidents, he died.

Therefore, saying that Chang'an City should belong to him is not entirely wrong.

However, being alone.

He couldn't face the mighty empire to reclaim what was rightfully his.

Later on.

Li Xin was taken away by the Alchemist and performed many tasks.

On one mission, Li Xin was captured, but the Alchemist rescued him and proposed exchanging the Great Wall for Chang'an City.

Afterward, Li Xin arrived at the Great Wall.

This time at Guan City, there was an invasion of demonic creatures.

Li Xin had heard about this news from the Peony Alchemist several dozen days ago and made preparations in advance.

So, calling him a traitor to the Great Wall Defense Army is not entirely unjustified.

This demonic creature attack would undoubtedly cause heavy losses.

However, the stranger in front of them.

How did he know about his situation?

Although nervous, his rich experiences and calm personality allowed him to maintain a façade of indifference.

Li Xin took deep breaths and slowly stood up.

He looked at Carl with a calm expression. "I don't know what you're talking about."

Consistent with his usual reserved personality.

The other Great Wall Defense Army who had come with Li Xin also stood by his side.

"A traitor? Impossible!"

"The Great Wall Defense Army does not have any traitors."

"That's right!"

"Although Li Xin is a new recruit, he is still a member of our Great Wall Defense Army."

"Don't talk nonsense!"

...

Not only the Great Wall Defense Army who came with Li Xin stood by his side.

Even Su Lie, too,at this moment, believed in him.

Because.

Li Xin had indeed achieved a lot of merit.

He fought side by side with the Great Wall Defense Army on multiple occasions.

Su Lie himself was quite optimistic about Li Xin.

Their trust to him was undoubtable.

Therefore, when Carl claimed that Li Xin was a traitor, not only did the other members Great Wall Defense Army not believe it, but even Su Lie himself did not believe it.

Seeing the expressions of the crowd, Carl was not surprised.

He looked at Su Lie with a smile on his face.

"General Su Lie, I know you don't believe it."

"Li Xin fought alongside you, comrades in life and death."

"Unfortunately."

"I have the ability to read minds and know what others are thinking."

After saying that, Carl looked at Li Xin with a stern expression.

"Are you wondering how I know?"

"Your communication with the Alchemist has always been secretive and shouldn't have been discovered."

"A bit of a pity."

"I don't dislike you. Your background, the son of the former Crown Prince..."

"Regarding this, I have some sympathy for you."

Upon hearing this, Li Xin widened his eyes, looking at Carl in disbelief.

Originally.

He had always maintained a calm and cold expression, completely unable to hold it now.

And he had never revealed his identity or his plans since he came to the Great Wall.

How could this person know everything?

Therefore, No one should known.

Even in Chang'an City.

Very few people knew about his real identity.

Could it be that this person can really read the minds of others?

"That's right."

"I said, I can know what others are thinking."

Carl chuckled.

"Including your identity and the plan developed by the Alchemist."

"You've known for days about the demon attack on Chang'an City, and it was all arranged by the Alchemist and you."

"General Su Lie will be demoted to an ordinary soldier because of his agreement to open the city, but you, you'll be promoted due to the timely elimination of the demons."

With each word Carl uttered, Li Xin's expression became darker.

Su Lie and the Great Wall Defense Army, who had not paid much attention before, now had a bad feeling seeing Li Xin's expression.

Before Li Xin could say anything.

Suddenly, a young man with purple hair emerged from the crowd.

This individual rushed to Li Xin's side.

He threw a punch at Li Xin's face and grabbed Li Xin's collar, angrily rebuking, "Is what he said true?"

"Sheng..."

Su Lie saw the purple-haired youth.

Initially wanted to step forward to stop him but thought better of it and did not act.

Obviously.

He also wanted to get answers from Li Xin.

Originally, Su Lie suspected that the invasion of demonic beings was the plot of this purple-haired youth.

The purple-haired youth, named Sheng, was the son of the Lord of Yu City.

Su Lie was someone he looked up to.

The two had a good relationship.

This time, the opening of Guan City was initially his suggestion.

Therefore.

When Sheng heard what Carl had to say.

He was more furious than anyone else.

If Carl's words were true.

The respected senior Su Lie, whom he admired, would be demoted as a result of the incident in Guan City.

And he, most likely would be falsely accused of being the mastermind behind the demonic creature invasion.

After all.

The opening of Guan City was initially his suggestion.

In this situation, how could Sheng not be angry?

Li Xin waved his hand, instantly breaking Sheng's grip.

"Bang!"

He retaliated with a punch to Sheng's face.

Despite the fact that Li Xin and the other person had a mediocre connection, it was hard for the other person to attack him.

Li Xin laughed madly, "That's right!"

"What he said is true."

"I just wanted to reclaim what's rightfully mine. What's wrong with that!"

Suddenly.

Li Xin's black hair has turned blood red.

His body burst in a deep red demonic aura.

The surrounding Great Wall Defense Army were all sent flying by this demonic aura.

"I may be no different from a beast," Li Xin roared, his black hair turning into a blood-like color. 

"But this is still my country! My home! My land! My people!"

In the midst of his rage, Li Xin, holding a sword, swiftly charged towards Carl.

His speed surpassed that of normal humans and even powerful demons.

In a moment, he arrived in front of Carl, swinging his sword with a fierce slash.

The person in front of him had disrupted his plans.

Naturally, Li Xin wanted to eliminate him.

As for the Great Wall Defense Army... Li Xin did not want to confront them.

Deal with this person first, and then think about the rest.

However.

The next moment, Li Xin was stunned.

He saw the blade in his hand fiercely cut at Carl's neck.

But Carl did not lose his head as he had imagined.

Instead, it was Li Xin's sword blade that instantly shattered into many pieces.

"What..."

Li Xin hadn't spoken yet.

He saw the person in front of him, revealing a slight smile.

"Although your background is quite pitiable."

"But I won't give enemies a chance."

As he finished speaking.

Li Xin saw.

Where his gaze reached, there was a red radiance.

At this moment.

For some reason.

Lin Xi recalled his childhood.

His grandfather took him from his father's hands, expressing immense joy.

In his ears, there was the lingering sentence.

"My grandson, remember this: Our country, our family, our land, our people—these are the pillars of a king. Guard them with the ferocity of a lion, for in their unity lies the legacy of our reign."

"I'm sorry grandfather I have failed you."

But finally, he could rest. Farewell, Great Wall.