"Husband, don't worry. Qing Er believes that husband will definitely be able to save himself, save us, and save the fate of the entire world!"
Qing Er smiled. "Now that husband has sensed the power of the Heavenly Way, in the future, when you can communicate with the Heavenly Way in reality, you will have a chance to become a Sage. Husband, if you can grasp this opportunity, you will definitely be able to break through!"
"Alright, I've thought through most of the things. However, there's one thing that I don't understand. Why did you nurture Zhou Yu?
Zhou Yu's existence is completely unnecessary. You could have just destroyed his soul fragment the moment his soul entered the creature's brain. It wouldn't have affected your plan at all! "
"Moreover, what's the point of this Emperor Sword Instance Dungeon?
Why didn't you just arrange a Single Player Instance Dungeon for me?
Why did you drag so many people into this? This is completely unnecessary! "Guhan frowned as he asked. This was something that Guhan did not understand.
"This …" Hearing Guhan's question, Yi Qing suddenly became hesitant. There was a rare conflicted expression on his face. He did not answer Guhan's question for a long time. This was completely different from the Yi Qing who had told him everything he knew.
"Is there something that you don't want me to know?"
Through the change in Yi Qing's expression, Guhan acutely realized that there might not be a simple reason behind this question. There might even be something that Guhan did not expect.
"Husband, it's better that you don't know about this!
Let Qing Er bear all of this alone! "Yi Qing suddenly stood up from Guhan's body and said firmly.
"You're not willing to tell me!
This means that there's something shameful here! "
Guhan's expression changed. After a moment of silence, he said, "If you're not willing to tell me, I'll make a guess myself."
"It doesn't matter if it's Zhou Yu or the Emperor Sword level Instance Dungeon that has trapped millions of souls, they are actually not necessary. However, you insisted on adding them into the Instance Dungeon. This means that their existence is necessary. Or rather, it can't be done without them."
"If what you've told me before is the truth, then your goal this time is to let me feel the power of the Heavenly Dao in advance and open that door for me to move forward. The souls of Zhou Yu and these people are the key to achieving this goal!"
"Because I've experienced the power of the Heavenly Axiom, I already know that it's a form of power that transcends all known human powers … I don't think a mere biological brain and a virtual game system can simulate such power."
"Otherwise, why didn't you give the previous Emperor Sword wielders such an experience?
Even if the average Emperor Sword wielder could not reach my level of talent, there was no harm in trying. What if there was an exception?
After all, there's nothing to lose from the game … Or is it that there's a huge price to pay for me to experience the Heavenly Axiom, a price that the entire human society cannot afford a second time? "
"Husband …" Yi Qing took a few steps back weakly and sat on the beach. There was helplessness, fear, and pain in her eyes. "Husband … Why do you have to be so smart?"
"It seems like I've guessed correctly!"
Guhan's initially smiling face suddenly turned pale. "The price for me to feel the power of the Heavenly Axiom is the souls of these millions of people?"
As he said that, Guhan took a step closer to Yi Qing. "Do you need to exhaust the souls of these millions of people in exchange for ten seconds of communication with the Heavenly Axiom?"
"…" Yi Qing did not speak. She only lowered her head. However, her silence explained everything. At this point, the truth about the Instance Dungeon was finally clear.
This Instance Dungeon had been Yi Qing's plan from the beginning to the end. Her goal was to exhaust the souls of these millions of people so that Guhan could feel the power of the Heavenly Axiom for around ten seconds.
Initially, Yi Qing might have wanted to find some other excuse to achieve this goal. However, Zhou Yu's appearance had undoubtedly given Yi Qing an excellent shield. Zhou Yu had trapped all the souls in the game. In this process, there would be one or two Instance Dungeon mutations and the consumption of millions of human souls … This became a very normal thing. No one would suspect that this matter had anything to do with Yi Qing, who had died 700 years ago. No one would suspect that this matter had anything to do with Guhan, who had bravely entered the Instance Dungeon in hopes of saving everyone. Everything had become a pure accident. Guhan was still a hero. Those souls who had died were just unlucky people.
"How many souls were sacrificed this time?
How many souls can survive? "Gu Han did not reprimand Yi Qing, instead, he asked in a calm and direct manner.
"There are a total of 3.26 million souls trapped in this Instance Dungeon. About two million souls have completely dissipated. The remaining 1.26 million souls have been severely depleted. A large portion of them might suffer from serious mental illness when they return to their bodies. Some might even have their lifespan reduced by a year or even a few decades," Yi Qing said with her head lowered.
"What about the souls of the sword bearers?
What happened to their souls? "Guhan asked again.
"I've only extracted about half of their soul energy. Their lives and mental state should be able to recover very quickly. However, their lifespan might be reduced by around ten years," Yi Qing answered.
"Then, Song Hama …"
"Song Hama is husband's good friend. Of course, Qing 'er knows what's important. Song Hama's soul is safe and sound. There's also Ou Gen's soul and Mingyue's soul. Qing' er has purposely avoided the souls of everyone who has interacted with husband. They will be fine!" Yi Qing replied.
"Sigh!" Guhan let out a long sigh. It was unknown whether this sigh was a happy sigh or a sad one.
The two of them fell into silence again. Yi Qing could not help but ask Guhan, "Husband, will you hate Qing 'er from now on? Will you think of Qing' er as a cruel and terrifying woman?"
When Yi Qing asked this question, she was like a mortal waiting to be judged. If Guhan answered yes …
"You are indeed a cruel and terrifying woman!" Guhan's answer caused Yi Qing's breath to become stuck in her throat. "But so what if I'm cruel and terrifying?
In the end, you still did this for me. "
"I'm not the kind of man who can't see the situation clearly. I only seek forgiveness and purity in my heart!"
Guhan paused. "Although I didn't know your plan from the beginning, and although I would have stopped you after knowing your plan, there's one thing that can't be changed. You didn't do this for yourself, but for me. I'm the main culprit behind everything."
"That's not it … Husband … All of this was Qing 'er's own decision. All of this has nothing to do with Husband. Husband, please don't say such things!" When Yi Qing heard Gu Han's words, she immediately became anxious.
"I haven't finished speaking!"
Guhan helped Yi Qing up from the beach. "Do you think I'm the kind of useless person who regrets my past mistakes and blames myself for the rest of my life?"
"Since it's already happened, it's meaningless to feel guilty and regret. The only way is to make the sacrifice of these souls worthwhile!
I'm no longer alone. I'm shouldering the souls of two million people. I won't let their sacrifice be meaningless … I'll definitely make their sacrifice worthwhile … although they may not be willing to make such a sacrifice! "
"Husband …"
"Don't worry!
I won't blame you, and I won't hate you. You're my woman! "
At this point, Guhan suddenly hugged Yi Qing in his arms. He lowered his head and kissed Yi Qing's lips.
"Husband …" Yi Qing could no longer control her emotions. Tears flowed down from the corners of her eyes like a waterfall. She hugged Guhan passionately, letting every inch of her skin stick closely to Guhan.
The moment the two of them touched each other, Yi Qing snapped her fingers. Their clothes disappeared without a trace, and they hugged each other naked.
"Husband, Qing 'er wants it!" Yi Qing moaned.
"Okay!"
Guhan didn't refuse. He immediately got on top of her. Due to well-known reasons, what happened next couldn't be described. This was probably the most complicated sex experience in Guhan's life.
To have sex with the souls of two million people on his back was an unimaginable experience for both his mind and body.
…
After a few rounds of indulgence, the two of them finally separated once more. Gu Han held Yi Qing in his arms, and at the same time, gently caressed every inch of Yi Qing's skin … The ticklish feeling of Gu Han's fingers brushing across her skin caused Yi Qing's body to tremble uncontrollably.
"So beautiful!
Just like a piece of silk! "Guhan praised sincerely.
"Husband, if you like it … Qing 'er will be a brocade quilt for you every day in the future!" Yi Qing moaned.
"When will it be in the future?
When I become a sage? "
Guhan sighed. There was a hint of sadness in his tone. "Will I still be able to see you in the game in the future?"
"Husband … I …"
"You don't have to say anymore. I know you. You're definitely not a selfish woman. If you really sacrificed the souls of two million people for nothing, I'm afraid you wouldn't have the courage to have a night of pleasure with me!"
A bitter smile appeared on Gu Han's face. "Within those two million souls, does that include your soul?"
"Husband, why do you have to be so smart?
Qing 'er can't even sneak away! "Yi Qing smiled sadly, and her figure gradually faded.