Chapter 1069: First Volume, Chapter 1069: Removing Armor, Hatred Dissolves

First Volume, Chapter 1069: Removing Armor, Hatred Dissolves

The Anwu Guards, unaware of the truth, faced with the Tianji Camp Guards blocking their path, turned and left.

Although Wu Tang understood the necessity of Cutting Grass and Eliminating Roots, at this moment, his primary duty was to uphold Qin Feng's authority.

Wu Tang had seen it all when Shen Qingci ordered Liu Ming to eliminate the threat.

Shen Qingci meant well, but this act posed too great a danger to Qin Feng.

Liu Ming, acting in Qin Feng's interest, even dared to openly defy Qin Feng's Military Order—this scene was witnessed by other Anwu Guards, and they would inevitably imitate it later.

If Qin Feng yields under threat of death, who will ever be able to restrain the Jin Yi Guard again?

If he refuses and kills Liu Ming outright, the damage will be even greater!

Killing a loyal Shu Xi for the sake of the Chen family would deal a severe blow to Morale.

Qin Feng had long anticipated that his leniency toward the Chen family would provoke resistance from the Jin Yi Guard—not because they lacked Loyalty, but because their duties clashed.

Until now, although Qin Feng had always acted swiftly and decisively, he and the Jin Yi Guard had always been pulling in the same direction.

Now that a divergence has emerged, conflict was inevitable.

Qin Feng looked at Liu Ming kneeling before him and sighed: "Liu Ming, do you also enjoy complicating things?"

"Even if I spare the Chen family, it's my own decision—later, if you insist on killing them, I won't stop you."

"But now, you've stepped forward to defy me, making this extremely difficult for me."

At these words, Liu Ming's expression changed instantly.

He immediately realized he had lost his head—he had publicly forced Qin Feng into an impossible position, effectively putting Qin Feng on the fire.

But what use is realizing this now?

His actions didn't help Qin Feng eliminate the threat; instead, they created a massive dilemma for him.

With no other choice, he could only glare fiercely at the woman inside the carriage.

"This woman is truly a curse!"

"My Lord, kill me—I failed to see the stakes clearly."

In the past, Qin Feng would have already slashed him down—he reached this position not just through Comrade bonds, but through absolute authority.

Anyone challenging Qin Feng's authority is striking at the very foundation of his power.

But this time, Qin Feng did not display his ruthless side.

He spared the Chen family—why not spare his own arm?

Ding!

Qin Feng directly threw his short knife before Liu Ming: "Only this once. If there's a next time, even Heaven's Emperor can't save you."

Liu Ming looked down at the short knife, filled with guilt; he picked up the Weapon, turned toward Shen Qingci, and was about to go to her when Qin Feng called out.

"Don't report to Elder Sister."

"She acted without malice—she only wanted to make you see the stakes, but expecting that of her is too much. She simply didn't want you to be burdened by guilt."

"Go do what you're supposed to do. The Chen family—I'll handle them properly."

Liu Ming no longer hesitated; he bowed deeply and turned away.

He was no longer worried about the Chen family—because, as Qin Feng said, even if Qin Feng spared them now, what difference would it make?

In the end, their fate still rested in Liu Ming's hands.

As soon as Liu Ming sensed the slightest hint, he could strike without mercy.

Watching Liu Ming vanish into the night, Qin Feng no longer dwelled on it; he was about to leave when the woman in the carriage spoke.

"You… really plan to spare us?"

Qin Feng stopped in his tracks, turned slowly, his eyes flickering with surprise, then a weary smile.

"You've been testing me all along?"

The woman's expression had subtly changed—though still filled with hatred, it was no longer as intense as before.

"Since death was certain, I would protect the Chen family's final dignity—die unyielding."

"But… you truly seem to intend to spare us."

The woman looked at the young nephew in her arms: "Even if not for myself, think of these children."

Just as Qin Feng had always believed.

The Chen family were all exceptional!

Even a young woman, her mind so deep, showed unyielding resolve in despair—but when an opportunity arose, and it seemed trustworthy, she seized it without hesitation.

Her earlier hatred stemmed only from her disbelief that a man who had slaughtered the Chen family could truly spare them.

Liu Ming's sudden appearance, however, helped Qin Feng greatly.

Perhaps this is what they mean: when you try to plant flowers, they won't bloom; when you carelessly stick in a willow branch, it grows into shade.

"I truly regard Chen Si as my elder brother."

Sensing Qin Feng's sincerity, the woman nodded: "Actually… from the moment you called him 'Big Brother Chen,' I already sensed it."

"But the grudge between us runs too deep—so deep, I couldn't bring myself to believe you."

"Since you're willing, for Chen Si's sake, to spare our lives, then I'm willing… to let go of my hatred."

"Don't misunderstand—I don't stop hating you, but… I have no right to hate you."

These words were enough!

Qin Feng pounded his chest in assurance: "Including you, all women and children will be settled upon arrival in Beixi County."

"These children will grow strong under your guidance."

"As long as they forget their hatred, they are no different from anyone else."

"Otherwise, neither I nor you wish to ever see Liu Ming again."

Recalling Liu Ming's merciless, beastlike gaze, the woman understood that any hint of harm toward Qin Feng would provoke Liu Ming's furious slaughter.

For the sake of these children, the woman was willing to endure humiliation and bear heavy burdens.

Finally, she looked at Qin Feng and said with a complex expression: "My husband tried to assassinate you—don't you hate him?"

Qin Feng did not hesitate; he shook his head firmly: "I don't."

"Because I already hated him on the Battlefield. He's dead, the Battle is over, and I have no reason to hate him anymore."

"If I held a grudge against every person I met on the Battlefield, wouldn't I be too exhausted to live?"

The woman sighed softly: "Chen Si once said that the moment he took off his Armor, he would forget you—only when clad in Armor would he remember those Blood Feuds."

"But many in the clan cannot understand Chen Si's thoughts—perhaps this is why the Chen Family suffered misfortune."

As the woman laid down her hatred, the pressure on Qin Feng's shoulders eased significantly.

He immediately ordered word sent to Liu Ming: unless these women and children harbored rebellious intent, do not kill them.

Liu Ming gave no reply; the fate of these people was no longer in his control—he had done all he could.