The Birth of Sword God-Chapter 200 - 174: So What If It’s Treason?

"What the heck is Huo Dingyi?"

Chu Huaixu was momentarily stunned by the other’s words.

He couldn’t understand at all.

Was this a cultural difference between the Moon Country and the Mirror Country?

But he quickly figured it out, his heart sinking slightly.

The reason Chu Huaixu knew Niu Yuanshan’s identity was because in "Borrowed Sword," due to the players, Old Niu was mistakenly revealed to be undercover.

After this was exposed, there was a frenzy among the players to find undercover agents.

The extremely mysterious organization known as [Organization] thus emerged into the open.

Each member here previously didn’t have a name, only a code name.

The name Niu Yuanshan was surely one he gave himself when he joined the Daoist Sect.

Chu Huaixu didn’t remember clearly, only vaguely recalled, "The code names seemed to start with metal, wood, water, fire, earth?"

"So this Huo Dingyi..."

Chu Huaixu chuckled.

Damn, after being transmigrated for so long, I’ve finally learned my original ’true name’?

Even so, the system didn’t respond at all.

In his Character Panel, under [Faction], only the Daoist Sect was shown, without any mention of [Organization].

This gave Chu Huaixu a resolution.

Although, in truth, he had long made his decision.

Not far away, Han Shuangjiang and Lin Zixuan were watching this side.

Both women were paying attention to these two seemingly drunk men.

Big Ice Cube was purely concerned about Chu Huaixu.

Lin Zixuan wanted to know the outcome.

Before attending the night banquet, she had already asked Brother Prince.

"If Chu Huaixu is going to enter the Origin Spirit Realm, this matter concerns the great calamity of heaven and earth. Shouldn’t we help him?"

Her future husband had been beaten by him like this, and she felt even Chu Huaixu was a bit too harsh. But she understood the severity and knew that regardless of East or West Continent, they must unite against a common enemy.

The Crown Prince’s response was straightforward.

"Of course, we should help."

"No matter who enters the Origin Spirit Realm, if we can help, we certainly will!"

"Zixuan, your special abilities might truly be of use to him."

His father always taught him that as a chess player, he must have his own perspective.

One should focus on the larger picture, not just the current moment.

Therefore, even if Lin Zixuan didn’t actively ask him, Qin Xuexiao would have actively told her about this, asking her to help Chu Huaixu.

"But before that, I have something else to do," said the Crown Prince.

"Brother Prince, what is it?" Lin Zixuan asked.

"I must understand what position Chu Huaixu has placed himself in," he said solemnly.

[Origin Spirit Realm] not only involves the great calamity of heaven and earth.

The Profound Yellow Origin Fragment points directly to the Nine Realms Dao; how could he not be tempted?

Keep in mind, it can be brought out from the Spirit Realm!

If it were a [Organization] member like Old Niu, getting them to do something is just a matter of words.

But this Chu Huaixu gave the Crown Prince a genuinely strange feeling.

Now, after toasting, he directly mentioned the words "Huo Dingyi," and it was no longer a test.

In Qin Xuexiao’s opinion, people from the [Organization] should be dealt with in the most direct way.

The Moon Country cultivates these people with an emphasis on extreme loyalty.

And so-called loyalty, in the eyes of those in power, boils down to this: loyalty that’s not absolute is absolutely disloyal.

When he uttered the words "Huo Dingyi," it was equivalent to a final ultimatum from the Royal Family.

If Chu Huaixu showed the slightest hint of being off, then Qin Xuexiao would’ve obtained the worst result!

At this moment, Chu Huaixu, holding a wine glass, didn’t even clink glasses with him, but instead kept staring into the other’s eyes.

Qin Xuexiao truly was tipsy after drinking.

Although his mind was still somewhat clear, his eyes showed a trace of tipsy bewilderment.

Originally, to avoid being urged to drink repeatedly, Chu Huaixu was pretending to be drunk too, with a similarly bewildered gaze, an old actor indeed.

But at this moment, when Qin Xuexiao met his eyes, staring into his dark black eyes, the bewilderment from alcohol gradually faded away, becoming incredibly clear!

Chu Huaixu calmly and clearly kept his gaze fixed on him!

For some reason, it was Qin Xuexiao who felt a tingling sensation on his scalp.

This once again overturned all his perceptions of [Organization] members!

"Could you repeat what the Crown Prince just said?"

Chu Huaixu stared at him, speaking with little emotion:

"I didn’t understand or hear clearly."

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...

At this moment, Chu Huaixu had been pulled to the window by Qin Xuexiao for a private talk.

The night wind blew in bursts from outside the window, carrying a slight chill of late autumn.

Whether it was the annoying autumn breeze or something else.

The face of Qin Xuexiao, slightly flushed from the alcohol, turned a shade redder.

Two words were stuck in his throat, but he forcibly swallowed them down.

This was an unexpected result.

The worst-case scenario the Crown Prince prepared for was merely Chu Huaixu playing along with him half-heartedly.

However, given his own straightforward approach, his response was actually quite direct.

— I’ve revealed myself; I choose treason.

What Huo Dingyi, I can’t even understand it!

What court’s hound, royal family’s dog, Moon Country’s death warrior... what do they have to do with me, Chu Huaixu?

Huo Dingyi is already "dead"!

Moreover, you can’t even give me a [Faction Mission].

Apart from that, there’s something he’s always been puzzled about.

"Why did I encounter the pursuit of Patrol Office Xue Hu on that rainy night right after I traveled through time?"

"The [organization] is so mysterious, yet it exposed itself to a scum like him?"

"Then, there are only two possibilities."

"Either the [organization] is actually quite lax."

"Or someone else exposed me."

No matter which it is, Chu Huaixu couldn’t muster any enthusiasm and felt even more repulsed.

What a ridiculous place, too many twists and turns.

His thoughts were quite straightforward.

"What nonsense are you jibber-jabbering about, my household registration is in the East Continent now!"

"Can’t you see the Daoist Sect disciple token hanging on me? Huh!"

"I’ve settled down, don’t you understand!"

Standing before you now is the inheritor of the Dao Ancestor’s "Dao Scripture," the inheritor of the Daoist Ancestor Sword Scabbard, the successor of the Second Generation Observatory Master, and the leader among the inheritors of the Dao Ancestor’s Sword. The champion of this year’s East Continent grand competition, just completed a mission of glory for the entire continent, crowned as the Profound Yellow Leader, standing proudly in the First Realm of the world!

Next, I’m still the unrivaled choice to enter the [Origin Spirit Realm] to fend off the heavenly calamity.

Do you understand the significance of this?

Even taking a step back, if such a level of prodigy were to openly betray the Moon Country, what should the East Continent Mirror Country do?

Of course, the first thing would be – talent acquisition!

I considered you as one of the four [world protagonists], which is why I’m speaking nicely to you.

I am an expert at snatching [world protagonist] scripts and have plenty of experience; you’d better watch out, hahaha!

Of course, Chu Huaixu was well aware in his heart that before he stated his position, the other party wouldn’t actually think about these things; he would still think from the perspective of a superior.

Because people in the [organization] are brainwashed from a young age, it’s their greatest reliance.

Never underestimate brainwashing.

In real life, some adept at PUA can manipulate many others easily.

Even those who are rich, good-looking, and have status can still get manipulated by PUA techniques.

Not to mention professional-level brainwashing.

Generally, people think according to their position. Depending on where they sit, their perspective changes.

In the Moon Country, even a Ninth Realm powerhouse still remains loyal to the royal family; it’s a monarchy.

Thus, Qin Xuexiao’s habitual thinking was different.

Seeing Chu Huaixu’s gaze, his expression kept changing.

Finally, it all turned into a faint smile.

On the stage, the opponent struck so hard, even daring to suppress the Emperor’s Divine Thought, which now seemed to have a reasonable answer.

He raised his glass and gently clinked it with the one in Chu Huaixu’s hand.

"No worries, it was my fault for not expressing it clearly earlier."

"Today is your celebration feast, Chu Leader; so I congratulate you once more!"

With that, he drained his glass of spirit wine.

After he put down his glass, only then did Chu Huaixu lift his own to drink, his expression unchanged.

Qin Xuexiao looked at him, with only one thought in mind.

If he maintains absolute loyalty, then this person will definitely be my right-hand man in the future!

"Now it seems, he might possibly become a lifelong rival!" This world protagonist thought to himself.

After a few more exchanges, someone ran over to drag them back into the drinking circle, thinking they were avoiding the drinks.

For both Chu Huaixu and Qin Xuexiao, it was as if nothing had happened.

At the feast, glasses were raised continuously.

Nearly everyone drank until they were dead drunk before the gathering ended.

On the way back, the sober Lin Zixuan walked shoulder to shoulder with Qin Xuexiao.

She actually didn’t know Chu Huaixu was from the [organization], because even the Heir of Prince Rui hadn’t informed her earlier.

The petite girl simply asked, "Brother Prince, how did your chat with him go?"

Qin Xuexiao’s eyes immediately focused, replying in a deep voice, "Not the result I wanted."

"No! Or rather, it’s completely the opposite! Utter audacity!"

This is treason, something even ordinary Moon Country citizens couldn’t accept, let alone someone from the Moon Country royal family.

Lin Zixuan was quite naive, without too many twists in her heart.

She had been observing them earlier, thinking they had a pleasant conversation.

Unexpectedly, Brother Prince was actually fuming inside?

"What on earth did Chu Huaixu say to him?" The girl’s curiosity grew stronger.

But having grown up in Prince Rui’s Mansion, she was used to how these power-holders liked to speak vaguely.

They would naturally tell you what they wanted to.

If they didn’t want to say something, asking wouldn’t help and would be overstepping!

Why do players think Lin Zixuan took on the script of a domineering CEO’s young wife?

Because she grew up in such an environment.

She now only wanted to clarify one thing because it concerned her.

"Brother Prince, should I still help him before he enters the Origin Spirit Realm?"

Qin Xuexiao answered instantly, "Help!"

"No matter who enters, no matter what the situation is, if it involves the [Origin Spirit Realm], we must help! That’s the bigger picture." He said through gritted teeth.

That’s what Lin Zixuan wanted to hear.

She knew well that Brother Prince had his great vision.

The heavenly calamity threatened the Profound Yellow. In a collapsing nest, how can there be any unbroken eggs?

Thus, she quickly began to ask a new question.

"Then... should Chu Huaixu leave a [Spirit Seed] within me?" she asked.

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