658 Drink Ones Fill (2/2)
Ning Que said, ”Take us with you.”
Tang raised his eyebrows slightly and said, ”You know that is impossible.”
Ning Que asked, ”Why? Even if you do not thank me, I want to know if there is any reason.”
Tang looked at Sangsang beside him and said, ”Because she is the Daughter of Yama.”
Ning Que said, ”I remember that the Desolate Man worships Yama.”
Tang said, ”Worshipping doesn't equate to liking. It is more of fear. Since the Desolate Man believed in the Enlightenment Doctrine, they have been worshipping Yama, praying to him to not hurt them.”
Ning Que said, ”Sangsang is the Daughter of Yama. If the Desolate Man do not protect her now when the Underworld Invasion comes, how do you think Yama will punish you and your people?”
Tang said, ”if she dies, Yama might never find the mortal world. Naturally, there will not be such a thing as an Underworld Invasion. if that is the case, why should my people be worried about something that will never happen?”
Ning Que shook his head and said, ”You all believe in Yama. No one dares to kill her and hence, the Underworld Invasion might take place. Why can't you all prepare for something that might happen in the future in advance?”
Tang replied, ”If I take in you both, I do not need to wait for Yama to appear. The Desolate Man will be surrounded and exterminated by the other tribes.”
Ning Que sneered and said, ”For a good thousand years, who in this world had shown the Desolate Man any good intentions? Do not forget that you all are still in battle. Even without Sangsang and me, the countries in Central Plains would still want to exterminate you all.”
Tang kept silent.
Ning Que added, ”Whether you all take us in, the Desolate Man will always be the enemies of the entire world. We are the enemies of the entire world. Do you not think we should stay together naturally?”
Tang said, ”What benefits are there to the Desolate Man for taking you both in?”
Ning Que said emotionally, ”Whatever the case is, Sangsang and I have been decent to your sister. Can you stop being so realistic?”
Tang repeated expressionlessly, ”What are the benefits?”
Ning Que looked a little helpless before saying with a strict expression, ”If there is an Underworld Invasion, the. Desolate Man will have the most fertile land and the most sheep.”
To the Desolate Man, fertile land was their life, it was what they were chasing for their whole life. Especially thousands of years after being chased till the Cold Region in the Far North, it has become an even greater temptation to them that they couldn't resist.
Tang's face was still emotionless as he stared at Ning Que's eyes and said, ”If the Underworld Invasion really come, the Everlasting Night will descend. And the entire world will become incredibly cold. No matter how fertile the land is, without sunlight, how would any grass grow? Without grass, where do the sheep come from? Without sheep, what do the Desolate Man survive on? We will all die and when that happens, does how big the place we stay in matter?”
”Is it not important? I have seen many nobles who contemplate for a good half of their life on where to stay when they die. I have always thought that it is important how big one's grave is and that the Desolate Man would care... Alright, even if it isn't important, I will still promise that after the Underworld Invasion, I will let the Desolate Man become the most powerful ghost.”
Ning Que said decisively, ”I promise that when the time comes, I will make you all feel happy even being ghosts!”
Tang kept silent for a moment before saying, ”I know you are the most shameless of the Academy, but I have never expected you to be this shameless.”
Ning Que asked in confusion, ”What does that mean?”
Tang said, ”Your actions now are shameless.”
Ning Que laughed.
Tang said, ”What happens in the future is too empty. It is of no help to the choice I am making now. Hence, the Daughter of Yama and your promise is meaningless.”
Ning Que said calmly, ”If you take us in, the Desolate Man will have another decent warrior. More importantly, with me, the Academy will not join in the battle against the Desolate Man.”
Hearing this, Tang kept silent for a long while before saying, ”That is indeed not bad. I admit I am a little swayed but the Elder might not be willing to take you two in.”
Ning Que. said, ”Bring us there first, I have an idea on how to convince them. If you have been in contact with Xiao Tang recently, you should know that I am the best at hoodwinking the elders.”
Tang handed over the wine bag and said, ”That is decided then.”
”Is this celebratory wine?”
Ning Que took over the wine bag and took a huge swig.