701 Suffering on Behalf (2/2)
Tian Shu, the dragon qilin, and Qi Jiuyi almost shat in their pants from hearing what Qin Mu said. Even Elder Messenger of Death took a few gulps and thought to himself, 'It's over, it's over...'
Earth Count's three eyes stared at Qin Mu, and Qin Mu stared back without relenting.
”You are originally very smart and know how to guide the situation to your advantage, you know how to conform to the situation and yet why are you not backing down today? Why must you argue strongly for what's right?” Earth Count finally spoke, and he asked.
Qin Mu bowed and said, ”Everyone has accumulated rancor, and once the rancor goes on for a long period, one would still burst apart. I'm also a part of everyone; I seek your forgiveness if I have offended you in any way.”
Earth Count nodded slowly and said, ”How do you know I don't have a small booklet to record Son of Heaven Yin's sins?”
Qin Mu said, ”If you have it but don't carry out the punishment, what's the difference with not having it in the first place? I know Earth Count is in a troubled position and it's none other than the power of the celestial heavens being too strong so you can't act as you wish. Since Earth Count isn't willing to make a move yourself, why stop other people?”
Earth Count's expression was incomparably calm, and no change in expression could be seen at all. ”What you mean is?”
”Evil must be fought with evil, I'm this evil, and Tian Shu is also this evil. In the current world, there aren't many people that dare to fight Son of Heaven Yin to the death, but Tian Shu is one of them.”
Qin Mu said, ”Wouldn't it be better if Earth Count let Tian Shu go and let him fight to the death with Son of Heaven Yin? Tian Shu indeed severed your horn, but there was also a reason for it. He was under Founding Emperor's order, and since Founding Emperor isn't here, I'll bear his crime. Earth Count can just put this crime on my head! I only wish for Earth Count to let him off and let him fight with Son of Heaven Yin. Earth Count can just wait and reap the benefits.”
Earth Count's three eyes kept staring at him, and he never shifted his gaze.
Tian Shu and the rest were uneasy. Qin Mu didn't know how powerful Earth Count was, but Tian Shu knew it very well.
During Founding Emperor Period, he had been conferred the title of Mingdu Heavenly King because of his remarkable abilities that were honed to perfection. But comparing him to Earth Count, it was like comparing a grain of rice to a blazing sun.
He had a natural fear of Earth Count.
Yet Qin Mu could be so at ease in front of Earth Count and even have a heated discussion. He could even scold Earth Count and discuss the terms with Earth Count after scolding him. In his eyes, that was the path leading to death!
Right at that moment, Earth Count's voice rang out. ”Fine, I'll give you this face and let him go.”
The whip around Tian Shu's body loosened up, and he crashed onto the ground.
Tian Shu's mind was blank, and he shook his head as though he hadn't heard Earth Count clearly.
Earth Count actually agreed to Qin Mu's terms and even said he would give him face.
That was something that could never have happened!
Qin Mu bowed and expressed his gratitude. ”Many thanks, Earth Count, for granting my request.”
”No matter if they are a commoner or the celestial emperor, as long as evil is committed, I will be impartial and will record them down.”
Earth Count said calmly, ”Everyone has their respective booklet, and the only difference is the thickness. I don't blame you for stealing my power to revive the Goddess of Heavenly Yin; instead, I admire you very much. All beings grieve for their fellow beings, I also couldn't accept Goddess of Heavenly Yin's death, but I'm still the ruler of Youdu after all. There are some things that I can't do, and I can only let others do it. There are some things that I can't say, and I can only let others say. You have done it, and you have said it, however, to be fair, no matter how much I admire you, I will still need to record down and handle the problems according to the rules of Youdu. Do you understand?”
Qin Mu bowed. ”I understand.”
Earth Count nodded his head and said, ”You guys can leave now.”
Qin Mu hesitated for a moment. ”Earth Count, can I meet my mother, I've never met her before...”
”She's being punished for you.”
Earth Count's face was expressionless as he said, ”A few months after you were born, you committed a huge misdeed in Youdu and to protect your life, she sent you away. But to protect you and not let the big shots of Youdu chase after you, she took on all of your mistakes. If you want to meet her, I can arrange for it, but the disciples of Mingdu have already made their moves. The souls of the lives in Eternal Peace are currently being guided into Youdu. Are you sure you want to meet her?”
Qin Mu stood there blankly as though he was struck by lightning. He suddenly turned and said, ”Tian Shu, Brother Qi, let us return to Eternal Peace now!”
Earth Count saw him off and saw that youth secretly wiping his tears away.
”He will be a good child,” Earth Count said softly.
Elder Messenger of Death bowed and said, ”Of course he will be a good child. Let me send them away.”
On the paper boat, Qin Mu turned back and looked at Earth Count who looked cold and dark. There were countless dead people living there, and it was incomparably lively. His kin was also over there, and maybe there was even his father who was still driving the ship to find the traces of his mother in the darkness.
Yet he had the chance to meet them but couldn't.
'I will come back when the chaos in Eternal Peace is quelled. I will come back to meet both of you.'
Qin Mu revealed a warm smile and thought to himself, 'I don't remember what I did after I was born. It must have been older brother who did it, but what he has done is what I have done. However, I can't bear to let mother suffer because of me. Mother, I will be back to fetch both of you. I won't let you suffer in Youdu on my behalf...”