Blood in the Palm; People on the Bridge

Xia Hou smiled and slowly walked out of his subordinate's umbrella and into the blizzard. Suddenly, his smile disappeared and he stared indifferently at Ning Que. He asked, "Is this the choice of the Academy?"

Ning Que smiled and said, "You don't have to be afraid. It's my own choice. It has nothing to do with the Academy."

Xia Hou said indifferently, "If you want to die, then you will."

Ning Que said, "I myself don't want to die, I just want you to die."

Xia Hou looked at him. He remained silent for a long time, then said, "You are lunatic."

Ning Que replied, "When I fled from Chang'an 15 years ago, I managed to survive with determination and perseverance to die. All I wanted to do was to be lunatic. Wasn't that worth it?"

Xia Hou was silent for a moment and said, "That was indeed worth it."