The system was monitoring Leng Qi. Today, after returning from the temple, the Tree-man didn't return to the tree but stayed hidden on the roof. He heard everything Cheng Xiaoxiao and the others said.
Cheng Xiaoxiao told the system not to worry; she also wanted to know what would happen if Yanlan found out.
She took a risk. If Yanlan figured out something was off, she'd be in trouble.
But she gambled on it. If Yanlan found out, maybe more people could be saved. After all, Yanlan had a high status. She, being insignificant, could only try to protect the villagers. If Yanlan intervened, perhaps more lives could be saved.
In the end, it was her pitiful empathy at play.
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What was the Tree-man Leng Qi doing?
In the midst of an inner struggle...
A little voice said, "This is a matter of life and death. It needs to be reported to the Pavilion Master immediately to make arrangements as soon as possible."
