Chapter 950.2: People's Hearts - Part 2
Chen Chao knew what he wanted to ask and said calmly, “In the previous dynasty, an agreement was signed with the demon race, giving them offerings every year - that is, living people - in exchange for peace. But there are two problems here. First, do those who are used as human sacrifices deserve to die?" "Of course, whether they die that way or die fighting the demon race, death is still death. It seems there is no difference. Both are using the deaths of some to exchange for peace, but is it really the same? That brings us to the second problem. Living in such humiliation, can one truly live at ease?”
“The common people have some sayings that may sound crude, but the reasoning is sound: a tree fights for its bark, a person lives for a breath of dignity. Where is that breath?”
Chen Chao tapped the table. “All of you are cultivators. If one day you were oppressed and driven around by another sect, would you just accept it?”
At this point, the table fell completely silent.
Hai Qing suddenly said, “Enough. No matter how my elders try to stop me, I’m going to the Northern Frontier!”
Chen Chao gave a self-mocking smile. “I’ve had too much to drink, just talking nonsense. No need to take it seriously.”
After saying this, Chen Chao stood up to take his leave.
He hoisted Xu Yin onto his back and left the small courtyard with He Liang.
It was already late at night. Fortunately, a bright moon hung high in the sky, so the road ahead was still visible.