Chapter 84 of 100

Chapter 84

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"Big Brother, Second Brother?" Lu Tao was dumbfounded as he was held in the air like a chicken by Li Shier.

"Big Brother, you're here?" Dugu Fu nodded. He had not resisted and allowed himself to be captured because he trusted Li Shier. However, he did not expect Li Shier to arrive so quickly, "Did your PK value reset?"

Li Shier nodded, glanced at Dugu Fu a few times, and a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth: "It seems it's not too late." "Swish!" A flash of the blade, and the ropes on Dugu Fu and Jiaozi Pi were severed.

However, the next second, Ye Wu Yue arrived with his troops, shouting angrily: "Li Shier, what are you doing?"

Li Shier sheathed his sword, calm and composed: "Releasing them!"

"He is a spy for the Celestials, sent to infiltrate our resistance. You know this information, yet you still want to protect him?" Ye Wu Yue's voice was icy cold.

Li Shier's expression remained unchanged: "I actually hoped that Second Brother would join the resistance. He would certainly be a great asset. Unfortunately, my invitation was refused..."

Ye Wu Yue was taken aback.

As the Eight Directions Inspector of the resistance, Li Shier's position was high, though his power was not great. Those who could join the resistance with his recommendation were few. Dugu Fu's refusal was indeed strong evidence.

However... Ye Wu Yue's face twitched, and he lowered his voice: "Li Shier, don't forget that the damned recording is still in that guy's hands..."

Rubbing his wrists, which were sore from being tied, Dugu Fu finally had a chance to speak: "Big Brother, what recording?"

"I'll tell you later." Li Shier's expression was heavy as he looked at Ye Wu Yue, finally understanding his plan, "You want to use my Second Brother to exchange for that damned recording to cover up your mistake?"

The fatso Hong Qingsong was urgently pursuing Dugu Fu, even mobilizing three thousand system troops to massacre the city, all to find Dugu Fu. It was not surprising that Ye Wu Yue would have such an idea.

Li Shier's words made Ye Wu Yue furious: "Don't forget, you were the one who caused the mess here first!" Li Shier looked at him mockingly.

Ye Wu Yue's face turned red.

It was true that Li Shier caused the mess, but that mess was exactly what he had hoped for... If that incident hadn't happened. Ye Wu Yue slowly took a breath: "Li Shier, do you want the resistance to be disgraced and lose its reputation?"

Li Shier also took a deep breath: "If you want to exchange someone for the recording, I can go! But my Second Brother absolutely cannot! Besides, exchanging the recording is just your one-sided idea; that fatso may not agree!"

"I can go too!" As Li Shier finished speaking, another person interjected.

We're talking here, why are you butting in? Ye Wu Yue was furious, about to scold the person, but he held back when he saw who it was.

Who was it? Gong Yutian.

The Great Master Gong leaned on his cane, gracefully arriving on the second floor and interjecting.

Ye Wu Yue did not dare to be disrespectful to him. This was a Great Master, a Celestial Favored, a person who would be an Elder or a Venerated in the resistance. He pretended not to hear and stared at Li Shier, saying coldly: "Li Shier, are you going to disobey orders again?"

"I am the Eight Directions Inspector, and you are just the Special Commissioner of Yongzhou. You probably don't have the authority to command me." Li Shier shook his head.

"Oh, is that so?" Ye Wu Yue sneered, reached into his chest, and suddenly pulled out a black wooden plaque. Although it was made of wood, it was intricately carved, with beautiful patterns and a fine texture, almost like black jade, of high quality.

"Here is the military order, and the resistance must obey!" Ye Wu Yue shouted, "Ye Wu Yue is fully authorized to handle the Lingling siege, and all resistance forces in Hunan will temporarily be under his command! Does anyone want to verify the authenticity of this military order?" He waved the military order, speaking coldly.

"You, you..." Li Shier's expression changed drastically, gritting his teeth in anger, "Waving a tiger's skin to make a big flag!"

Ye Wu Yue ignored his mockery: "Li Shier, will you accept the order or not?"

"This is a chaotic order!" Li Shier glared, not backing down.

Watching from the side, Dugu Fu gradually understood the situation, about thirty percent. It seemed that Hong Qingsong had obtained some critical leverage against the resistance, and Ye Wu Yue wanted to capture him to exchange with Hong Qingsong...

He was not at all worried. Making a deal with Hong Qingsong? That would have to be approved by the Lord of the Underworld.

He felt a sense of pride.

Why was he proud? Li Shier and Great Master Gong were vouching for him without asking for reasons. This was a world apart from the betrayal and loneliness of his previous life. His efforts had paid off, and he had found the right direction. How could he not feel proud?

Feeling proud, seeing Li Shier's dilemma, he couldn't help but remind him: "Big Brother, that might not be a chaotic order..."

"What did you say?" Li Shier turned back in surprise.

Dugu Fu stared intently at Ye Wu Yue's eyes: "The bigger the lie, the greater the psychological pressure. A lie of this level cannot escape my eyes. He is telling the truth. Moreover, the wording of the military order is vague. This usually indicates something difficult to say, which is why it is not recorded."

"Eight out of ten times, the message is hard to accept, but... it is also eight out of ten times true." He had seen such tactics many times. Although he did not understand the full context, it did not hinder his judgment.

"What did you say?" Li Shier's body shook violently, greatly!

"..." What's wrong? Dugu Fu looked at his Big Brother in confusion. He was just stating the facts to help him judge the situation. Why such a strong reaction?

The next second, he understood the answer.

Looking at Ye Wu Yue, Li Shier's body trembled, his hair stood on end, and his eyes widened: "All of this, not your own decision, but an order from above? It is from above, that you are to stand by and watch Lingling City be besieged, with tens of thousands of people facing the slaughter of the Celestial army? It is from above, that they decided to use the lives of tens of thousands of people in Lingling City as a sacrifice to start the rebellion?"

Ye Wu Yue glared at Dugu Fu fiercely, saying nothing. Li Shier was right; everything was an order from above. Although it was not explicitly stated, the implications were clear enough.

But at this moment, letting Li Shier know this... was not a good thing. His mind was clear, and he was quick-witted. In an instant, he realized the crux of the matter.

So that's how it is? Hearing Li Shier's accusations, Dugu Fu finally understood.

When it was said out loud, it was not surprising at all. Whether in reality or in the game world, military actions always required a just cause. If there was no just cause, one would find a way to create one. The resistance's approach was actually quite common.

However, just because Dugu Fu could accept it did not mean everyone else could.

"Damn! Damn! Damn! I quit! I quit! I'm out!" Ye Wu Yue's reaction was tantamount to an admission. After a moment of silence, Li Shier clutched his head and roared, suddenly bursting out.

"Damn the resistance!" "Crack!" The deck split in half.

"Damn freedom, equality, and justice!" "Crack!" "Crack!" Two pillars broke.

"Damn fighting for the suffering masses!" "Splash! Splash!" A circle of resistance members on the deck were pushed into the water.

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