Don't Ask Where People Go After Time Travel

Chapter 1377 Distraction

Fang Zilan gently patted Awan's shoulder, temporarily stopping her questioning, then turned to Xiahou Zhang and asked, "Did your husband volunteer to be a hostage?"

Although it was a question, she was very sure. Xiahou Zhang seemed to have never expected her to ask so directly. He was stunned for a long while before whispering, "Yes, my husband..."

"Is he crazy?" Fang Zilan shouted, blocking Xiahou Zhang's next words before he could finish them. "At this critical moment, isn't he just causing more trouble?"

"They must have a hostage." Xiahou Zhang hurriedly defended Li Shengxuan, "Sir, you took the initiative to stand up for me and Miss Awan."

"Do you believe this?" Fang Zilan snorted coldly and said, "If they just want a hostage, why didn't you take the initiative to stand up?"

"I..." Xiahou Zhang hesitated for a long time before hesitating and whispered, "The master came forward to protect you."

"Protect me?" Fang Zilan looked at Xiahou Zhang in disbelief, wondering, "What does his being a hostage have to do with protecting me?"

"Mr. said that if someone travels with you, it will definitely attract the attention of the bandits." Xiahou Zhang sighed, "Based on the usual behavior of the bandits, they will take them hostage to negotiate with you, or even control you."

He paused and his voice deepened. "So those who are held hostage by the bandits must not become a burden to you."

  Fang Zilan was stunned. She had no idea that Li Shengxuan had such considerations behind his initiative to step forward. But now that he had been detained by the second in command of Feiling Mountain, what else could he do?

"Miss Zixiu, I'm leaving my husband in your care." Xiahou Zhang bowed and said seriously, "No matter what, please protect him."

Fang Zilan frowned slightly upon hearing this, but finally agreed, "Don't worry, I will bring him back safely."

"In that case, thank you Miss Zixiu." Xiahou Zhang maintained the posture of saluting, Fang Zilan supported his arm, "Since I have agreed to join the game, I will not regret it easily. Before the bandits target you and Awan, you should quickly go down the mountain and look for Mingxiang."

Before she finished her words, she heard Awan say firmly, "I'm not leaving."

"Listen." Fang Zilan reached out and rubbed Awan's head. "Don't underestimate the bandits. Fang Lihui may not be able to protect you."

"Is it okay to follow Miss Mingxiang?" Awan curled her lips. Fang Zilan lowered her eyes and said, "Let's not talk about anything else. At least Mingxiang can ensure that you are safe and sound. I can rest assured."

"But..." Awan wanted to say something else, but Fang Zilan stopped her, "Awan, don't distract me."

This simple sentence was enough to silence Awan. She had been in the underworld for many years and knew that people like Fang Zilan, who lived on the edge of a knife, must avoid distraction.

Once your mind is distracted, death is not far away.

"Okay, I'm leaving." Awan didn't hesitate. Fang Zilan nodded slightly, looked at Xiahou Zhang and said, "Awan is in your hands now. If she loses even a hair, I won't forgive you."

Xiahou Zhang promised solemnly, "I will definitely live up to your trust." "Go ahead." Not long after Fang Zilan saw Xiahou Zhang and A Wan leave, Fang Lihui knocked on the door and walked in, "Don't worry. I will help send them down the mountain. It won't be a problem to get them back to Zuiyue Tower safely."

"I'm not worried about them." Fang Zilan's expression was gloomy. "I'm worried about him."

Fang Lihui understood that the person Fang Zilan was talking about was undoubtedly Li Shengxuan. So he couldn't help but ask, "I heard that he disappeared, how could it be..."

"I told you, he's taking action. I'm not the only one who wants to find out the truth." Fang Zilan interrupted Fang Lihui. He was stunned for a while before he reacted and murmured, "Isn't he afraid of losing his life?"

Fang Zilan smiled faintly, "You said that I can stand here because I killed Shangguan Yun? Now standing here, and the person who thinks so, I am afraid you are not the only one. Am I right, General Shangguan?"

"This is the truth, isn't it?" Shangguan Jing said coldly.

He didn't expect Fang Zilan to not only dodge those cold arrows, but also find out who shot them. It seems that she has some skills. But now everyone standing here is from his Shangguan family. No matter how capable she is, she can't stop thousands of troops alone.

"Isn't it because your Shangguan family is hiding and Your Majesty has no one to use that I can stand here?" Fang Zilan suppressed her smile and said solemnly, "Even if Shangguan Yun wasn't here, your Shangguan family still has others. But now that the Jin people are invading, as the first line of defense for our capital, not only are you, the Shangguan family, not only staying put, but at a time when the enemy is at hand and the country is in crisis, you guys are not thinking about how to quell the rebellion, but how to avenge your personal grudges. Don't you think it's ridiculous? The country isn't at peace yet, so what's the point of talking about personal grudges?"

"After I take Chakel's head this time, you who want to take revenge can come to me. But before that, I will not give up until the chaos in the north is settled. Even if the battle ends with only one soldier left, I will not retreat an inch." Every word she spoke was powerful and there was great silence on the stage.

"Everyone in the audience, if you don't want to fight with me, you can go home now. I, Fang Zi Lan, will not force anyone, but I want to tell you that you are not fighting for me, Fang Zi Lan, nor for the Shangguan family, but for every inch of land under your feet, for every person you want to protect, and even more for yourself. In this life, even if you don't ask to be remembered forever like the saints of the ages, you should not let down the world and yourself."

Her voice was not loud, but it had a powerful force that could shock people. The firelight around her reflected her eyes, and her dark pupils seemed to be filled with countless stars, shining with an indescribable persistence.

She looked down at the audience. It was already dark and she couldn't see their reactions. She didn't know if her speech would impress them, but it was her only bargaining chip.

She doesn't need an army that is disunited, she needs people who can fight with her until the last moment.

Therefore, even though she no longer had confidence, she still asked the last question, "Who is willing to go with me in this battle?"

It was still a moment of silence. Was it really going to stop here? She couldn't help but clench her fists, not noticing the smile in Zhuge Yu's eyes and Li Qiyou's approving look.

"I do." A voice broke the silence.

Fang Zilan suddenly raised her eyes and met the gaze of the black-armored boy. There was an indescribable determination in the boy's eyes.

As he said "I do", the audience suddenly exploded, "We do!"