I'm the villain in the book

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Thinking about it this way, the game between the two sides is actually very clear.

What Ning Yongnian hopes is to leave behind a Dafeng who is riddled with holes and survives in name only.

But Li Qi's purpose is exactly the opposite——

Even if he dies and the country is subjugated, he still wants to protect the reputation of the Li family and the lives of more than a million people in Huailing City!

Chapter 536 There are some things, can not let

From enduring humiliation to bearing a heavy load, lying on the salary and tasting courage.

Until now, life and death have been disregarded.

When Li Qi decided to say the phrase "the widow does not agree", he knew that he would not be able to live, and that there would be no possibility of revenge.

But he did it anyway.

And if combined with Li Wutong's previous nod...

Undoubtedly, the father and daughter's understanding of the concept of "country" is actually very different.

Among Li Wutong's values, Dabong's nominal existence is the most important.

But in Li Qi's view, if he can abandon the lives of millions of Dafeng's subjects, he is not worthy of being the emperor of Dafeng at all.

Therefore, he would rather die in Huailing in exchange for the lives of the people in Huailing, and he would never use the lives of the people in exchange for his own survival.

As for Li Qi's choice and Li Wutong's choice, which one is correct.

Again, it's hard to put it into words.

......

The door of the hall was not closed, and the cold wind swept through the hall.

Li Qi was still standing straight, his torn dragon robe flapping in the wind.

A group of Dafeng officials also got up, their faces were full of determination.

If Li Qi died, they would also not be able to live.

But at this time, no one showed the slightest fear.

Because as Li Qi said just now, they are not dead without meaning.

Their death is precisely to tell all the great servants——

You must hate Daning and Ning Yongnian, and you must resist to the end.

"..."

From acquiescing to Li Wutong's decision, to standing firmly on Li Qi's side.

The change in the attitude of these officials undoubtedly shows that they all understand what is "right" to do.

But for Li Wutong, all these changes came too unexpectedly.

"Father, royal father..."

"why......"

Looking at Li Qi in despair, she asked in a daze, "Why do you want to do this..."

"I, we can start all over again..."

"Only, as long as we don't perish, we will definitely be able to make a comeback..."

"You, didn't you plan like this before..."

"..."

Obviously, Li Wutong still can't understand why Li Qi did this.

And the latter didn't mean to explain, just looked at Li Wutong and sighed lightly.

"Oh, Tong'er."

"Father knows that you have done a lot for Dafeng, for the Li family, and for father."

"But you have to know that some things cannot be let go."

"Ning Yongnian won't kill you, but if one day you encounter what happened today..."

"Father hopes that you will not be afraid of death."

"..."

It's a bit strange to hear a father's advice to his daughter not to be afraid of death.

But Li Wutong burst into tears in an instant.

"Okay, don't cry."

Gently patted Li Wutong's shoulder, Li Qi smiled.

"If you can see Wei Changtian again in the future, remember to say hello to him for your father."

"Young Master Wei has helped Dafeng a lot, and he has done a lot for you."

"No matter how he treats you in the future, don't resent him... In the end, we are the ones who are sorry for him."

"Remember what Dad said."

"Also, if possible, I will bury my father's bones in Wanggui Mountain in Jianchang Mansion."

"That's all..."

"..."

After saying the last sentence, Li Qi didn't look at Li Wutong who was already crying so hard, but raised his eyes to Ning Yongnian who didn't say a word.

"What? Haven't you figured it out yet?"

......

Looking up at Li Qi with a calm expression, Ning Yongnian remained silent.

Although Li Qi already has the determination to die generously, the right to choose now is still in his hands.

It's just that there aren't many options available.

Since Li Qi is not stupid, it is undoubtedly impossible to let him live.

So now either kill Li Qi, take Li Wutong away, and let Dafeng fall into the chaos of "no owner".

Either control Li Qi, falsely claim that Da Feng agreed to the fifth condition, and force the "script" to continue.

As for both killing people and massacring cities... Li Qi guessed right before, Ning Yongnian actually wouldn't do that.

Because if Huailing City was slaughtered without Dafeng "backing the blame", the result would definitely do more harm than good.

At that time, Dafeng people will definitely unite because of hatred, making it difficult for him to annex Dafeng again in the future.

So, what to do...

When the opponent changed from Li Wutong to Li Qi, Ning Yongnian immediately felt the pressure.

He was unwilling to just kill Li Qi and bring him down, so he gradually leaned towards the second option in his heart.

But at this moment, Li Qi seemed to have guessed what he was thinking, and suddenly smiled and said:

"Ning Yongnian, since you are so hesitant..."

"Then let me choose for you!"

While the long sleeves were shaking, the right palm swung heavily towards his chest the next moment.

Dozens of pairs of eyes suddenly widened, everyone never expected that Li Qi would be so decisive, and Ning Yongnian would have to kill himself to cut off Ning Yongnian's retreat!

As long as he is dead, Ning Yongnian will not slaughter the city.

For the lives of the people in Huailing, Li Qi didn't hesitate at all.

"father!!!"

"emperor!"

"emperor!!!"

"..."

Between the lightning and the flint, several voices sounded in a hurry.

Although Li Qi's cultivation base is very low, he was too caught off guard if he couldn't stand him. I'm afraid even Ning Yongnian wouldn't be able to stop him in time.

"Whoosh!"

Several black shadows flashed from Daning's side, covering a distance of several feet in an instant.

The one rushing to the front was Wu Ding, who was less than five feet away from Li Qi at this time.

It's just that the palm of the latter is only a few inches away from the chest at this time, so I think it's too late.

Seeing this scene, although Ning Yongnian didn't move, his eyes were full of anger and unwillingness.

Li Qi committed suicide, but he actually reacted like this. It can only be said that such a result is really not what he wanted.

But it's too late...wait!

Suddenly, just when everyone thought that Li Qi was bound to die, the latter's movements stopped for a moment.

This stagnation is quite strange, obviously not Li Qi's own will...

Ning Yongnian suddenly turned his head and looked in a certain direction behind him.

Without a doubt, it was Bai Youheng standing in the darkness.

"..."

"boom!!"

After less than a breath.

Because of Bai Youheng's sudden attack, Wu Ding naturally succeeded in stopping Li Qi, and at this time he had already sealed all the latter's acupoints.

And the rest of the generals were not idle, and in a blink of an eye, everyone in Dafeng, including Li Wutong, was also restrained.

"Li Qi."

Ning Yongnian breathed a sigh of relief, and walked slowly to Li Qi's pale face.

"To be honest, I really didn't expect you to be so decisive."

"But it's a pity."

"Don't you want to exchange your own life for the lives of the people in Huailing?"

"Then I just want to let you see how the people in this city died..."

"Sima Cong!"

"Your Majesty, the subject is..."

"Spread out! Just say that Dafeng has agreed to all our conditions!"

"Yes."

"Wu Ding!"