The girl raised her lips slightly and said softly,
"In that case, let's call our kingdom of God... 'Homeland'."
Chapter 116: The Punishment of Thousand Bones Piercing the Heart (5k)
There is still a lot of work to be done for the merger of the kingdoms of God. These two kingdoms of God are both quite large in scale. It can be said that there is no comparable one in the entire world.
Of course, the first Gray Garden is not the Kingdom of God in essence, but an unknown place condensed by her own will. It is just that its form of expression is quite similar to the Kingdom of God.
However, Luo Ling was not able to participate in these tasks. They were basically handled by Iris and Jingwei, with Fiona and others assisting.
Sister Su Wan only came back briefly for a meal and soon left the kingdom of God with Wang.
The gypsy girl and Lu Manqing were very interested in Wang, a little girl who looked almost exactly like their local boss, especially when they knew that her predecessor was a fairy. You know, there are many conflicts between them...
I have to say that the fairy is really a person who is hated by both God and man. No matter which old friend sees her, they all want to stab her.
After a brief interlude, Luo Ling returned to his room with the dormant geographical omen under the strange gazes of the two Sky Speakers.
This is not because Luo Ling has any special interest in the geographical omen, but because she discovered that only by staying under the "transformation" protection of the geographical omen can she step into the corresponding node in the long river of time.
The real breakthrough of that strange time node is actually Yao Ji's "transformation" protection.
Otherwise... With Luo Ling's current status as a half-god, being able to witness the passage of time with his own eyes, or even get a glimpse of its direction, is already the limit. If he wants to exert influence personally... he would have to become a true god.
At least at this moment, Luo Ling couldn't do it.
"I haven't fully recovered yet..."
Luo Ling tried to step into the time node again, but found that the hazy gray fog between the long rivers had not completely dissipated.
At this moment, the doll she left somewhere was suddenly touched, and this touch was transmitted to her real body.
"Um?"
Luo Ling frowned slightly, but soon knew where it came from.
It was the Wu Yuan doll she left at the Xuanyuan family.
After the war to encircle and suppress the Messenger of Doom was over, she did not retrieve the puppet on the virtual battleship because she was very busy. First, she dealt with Chou Ke, and then went to deal with the "Changshengtian" that was the omen of the time. She had no time to spare, and she almost forgot the existence of such a puppet.
"It seems that we can't just leave these dolls around anymore..."
Luo Ling thought secretly that she had always made life-size dolls before, but later found that the amount of flesh and blood did not affect the strength of her abilities, so she changed to the size of a figure.
In this way, it is easier for her to hold it and more convenient for others to carry it. It can also be made into a disposable doll, which can be given to the two Sky Speakers.
Luo Ling combined the abilities of Puppet Ballad and Blood Lord to develop many jaw-dropping life skills. Even Su Wan had to come and learn related experiences from her.
After calming himself down a bit, Luo Ling closed his eyes and his consciousness began to connect to the Wu Yuan puppet.
After a while, when she opened her eyes again, she found herself sitting upright on a bamboo chair, surrounded by a small courtyard with birds singing and flowers blooming, and next to her was a disabled young girl with a smile in her eyes...a girl who was not very young either.
"Wu Yuan, Luo Ling, White Witch... How should I call you?"
Xuanyuan Linglong held the teapot with her remaining arm, slowly stretched the tea string, then with a bend of her fingers, she brought the teacup to Luo Ling.
"It will be all right."
Luo Ling took the teacup without changing his expression, intending to drink it all in one gulp.
But his mind couldn't help but recall the last time he met Jingwei, so he took a few sips cautiously.
Fortunately, it was a light tea with a slight floral scent, not Jingwei's thousand-year-old tea which was more bitter than life.
Luo Ling didn't care much about Xuanyuan Linglong's words that came out directly as soon as they met. Her identity as a fake had been semi-public until now, especially for a force like the Xuanyuan family that they had cooperated with for a long time. The old foxes were not fools and could still guess something.
The reason why it has not been revealed before is just a tacit understanding.
"I really didn't expect that, little Wu Yuan, you actually have such a method..."
Xuanyuan Linglong looked straight at Luo Ling and sighed softly,
"You can even bring my little aunt back..."
"Aunt?"
Luo Ling's eyelids trembled slightly.
"Oh, yes, it's the Yin Ke of the Messenger of Doom, Xuanyuan E." Xuanyuan Linglong nodded slightly, "Although she is called my aunt, in fact, the relationship is a bit distant. Even compared to my great uncle, she is a generation older."
She showed some helplessness in her expression, and continued, "He is also the most wanted criminal in our Xuanyuan family. Not only is he a high-ranking member of our mortal enemy, the Messenger of Doom, but he is also a traitor who has killed countless people in the clan... But, it's all in the past."
At this point, Xuanyuan Linglong became more serious and asked, "Little Wuyuan, I want to know why she came back on her own?"
"Xuanyuan'e...didn't you say that?"
Upon hearing this, Luo Ling was stunned.
Xuanyuan Linglong shook her head and said, "She only said that she was captured by the White Witch in the final battle of the Doomsday Messenger and then sent back to the Xuanyuan family."
But when this sentence is said, no one will believe it.
Previously, countless Xuanyuan disciples were eager to capture and kill the traitor. There was even one time when they secretly dispatched several virtual warships and almost succeeded, but she still escaped and defeated most of the virtual warships, causing heavy losses to the Xuanyuan family.
If Xuanyuan'e had repented earlier, she would not have resisted to this extent.
Xuanyuan Linglong was not familiar with her aunt, but she was quite familiar with the Xuanyuan children, not to mention that her former aunt was one of the few favored children of the Xuanyuan family, and she also implemented the will and ideas inherited by the Xuanyuan family from the "Emperor".
The reason why he chose to return alone could not be as simple as being captured.
"I..." Luo Ling opened her mouth, but didn't know whether to say it. After hesitating for a long time, she just said, "She did fulfill her promise."
The matter of Xuanyuan'e cannot be explained in a few words, not to mention that even Xuanyuan'e herself was unwilling to say more, and even used the excuse of being "captured" which seemed fake at first glance.
Luo Ling didn't know whether she should say anything to defend Xuanyuan E.
"Yeah?"
Xuanyuan Linglong looked at Luo Ling with burning eyes. She could tell that something must have happened between Xuanyuan E and Luo Ling.
She pondered for a moment and asked again.
"Xiao Wuyuan, what do you think we should do with her?"
"I'm not in a position to comment on her affairs." Luo Ling was silent for a while and shook his head.
"For the sins she committed, she should be imprisoned in the prison of confinement, and endure the punishment of having her heart pierced by thousands of bones, until eternal "death" befalls her." Xuanyuan Linglong said in a deep voice.
"This is a punishment that is ten thousand times more painful than lingchi. Even the soul cannot escape until it is annihilated. Only those who have committed the most unforgivable crimes will bear this punishment. Since the Xuanyuan family has kept files, only eight people have been subjected to this punishment. Three of them did not survive the first hour, and the longest record of the remaining ones was only three months."
This was not just an ordinary execution.
What Xuanyuan Linglong meant was that Luo Ling could come forward to guarantee, or use understandable reasons, or use her special status as a bargaining chip to make the Xuanyuan family make concessions.
This is actually a kind of selfish desire of Xuanyuan Linglong.
In fact, the clan was also very troubled about how to deal with Xuanyuan'e. Even if we put aside the factor of Luo Ling, Xuanyuan'e's behavior this time... could barely be considered as surrendering herself.
But the mistakes she had made, especially becoming the leader of the Doomsday Messenger, could not be erased by turning herself in, and even her sentence could not be reduced.
But if this is the punishment...
It's not that I can't bear it, but doing so will make Xuanyuan'e's surrender an invisible deterrent.
The Xuanyuan family has been passed down to this day, and there have been more than one or two traitors.
In addition to Xuanyuan'e, there are hundreds of rebellious members of the tribe who are free to escape. Not every traitor can be like Xuanyuan'e, who made a series of mistakes due to some unavoidable reasons.
If Xuanyuan'e were executed in such a cruel way, how could other traitors dare to surrender after seeing this
I'm afraid that if they face the pursuit of the tribe, they will be more unscrupulous...
In any case, at this critical juncture, Xuanyuan E's return caused a headache for the Xuanyuan family.
The reason why Xuanyuan Linglong called Luo Ling over was because she was wondering how to deal with Xuanyuan E, and she wanted to see if she could get Luo Ling to come forward and guarantee it.
In this way, the affairs of the clan can be explained, and it would also be a favor to Luo Ling.
Xuanyuan Linglong on the opposite side looked at him earnestly, but Luo Ling remained silent.
After thinking for a long time, she slowly raised her head, looked at Xuanyuan Linglong, and asked seriously,
"Have you asked Xuanyuan'e for his opinion on this matter?"
"Ah?" Xuanyuan Linglong was stunned for a moment, "Her opinion?"
"Perhaps, you should reconsider... Yinke, Xuanyuan E." Luo Ling said softly, "Although it is a bit presumptuous to her, if it is the current situation... Let me tell you a story.
“A story about promises and engagements.”
Luo Ling told Xuanyuan Linglong the story of Xuanyuan E without explaining the details of the Doomsday Messenger, which was particularly complicated to explain, and Xuanyuan E did not care much about the Doomsday Messenger's way of saving the world from beginning to end.
The reason why she took on the role of Yin Ke was simply out of a sense of responsibility.
Xuanyuan'e avenged the death of her friend and took on the hope that was destroyed by her revenge, and this tradition has been passed down to the present day.
The story without most of the details was brief enough, but her life was too long. Even though Luo Ling had tried to omit most of the details, the afternoon sun finally turned into dusk.
Xuanyuan Linglong's expression changed from being nonchalant at the beginning to being extremely solemn at the end.
When the story came to an end, Xuanyuan E killed Chou Ke herself and fulfilled her promise to Luo Ling. She returned to the Xuanyuan family alone to be judged. Xuanyuan Linglong couldn't help but sigh and said,
"My little aunt... lives up to the name 'Xuanyuan'."
From this story, Xuanyuan Linglong could realize that the blood flowing in her aunt's body was indeed the same as hers.
If she were put in her aunt's position, maybe... No, she would definitely make the same choice.
"If she easily avoids judgment, the sins that Xuanyuan'e has to bear will continue forever." Luo Ling said softly, "This is why... I find it difficult to make a decision."
Accepting trial is not just Luo Ling's request, it is also Xuanyuan E's request. She needs to be responsible for the mistakes she has made.
Xuanyuan Linglong pondered for a moment and asked, "Her previous state was tormented by the wound of 'Doomsday' all the time?"
"Yeah." Luo Ling nodded slightly, "It was always like this until I caught her."
"So... powerful."
Xuanyuan Linglong couldn't help but smile bitterly. She had also suffered the "Doomsday" injury. Once her broken limbs recovered, pain beyond what an ordinary person could bear would act on her consciousness.
After just a moment, she would become confused, so she never dared to use it too much.
And Xuanyuan'e...
"I have an idea about what to do with her."
Xuanyuan Linglong nodded slightly to Luo Ling, "Regarding Xuanyuan E's trial, she will be held in the deepest part of the prison, and will endure the torture of having her heart pierced by thousands of bones. But we will also provide her with treatment, so that she can remain alive until her sins are forgiven by the souls of her ancestors. To be honest, this may be forever.
"Since she is so powerful, she can be released from prison for a short period of time when the Xuanyuan family needs her sword. How do you think this will work?"
Luo Ling shook her head and said, "I still say the same thing. I won't make any comments on her handling of the matter. Everything is up to you... Or, you can ask her?"
"... .It's the first time I've seen people asking for the prisoner's opinion before imposing punishment." Xuanyuan Linglong couldn't help but show a strange expression, but she quickly sent the news to the clan's law enforcement hall.
In less than a moment, her expression became even weirder.
"She said that maybe Miss Luo Ling asked for mercy, and the sentence was a bit light... He was able to be released from prison for a short period of time."
You know, this is a punishment of piercing the heart with thousands of bones.
If Xuanyuan Linglong had not known that Xuanyuan'e had been suffering from the torture brought by the "Doomsday" injury, she would have felt that the punishment she imposed was not a reduction but an increase.
Even Luo Ling couldn't help but feel speechless. She even suspected that Miss Xuanyuan'e was a masochist...
"By the way, she also said that she wanted to see you one last time before going to prison."
Xuanyuan Linglong said this, then waved her hand and projected an image out of thin air.
The white-haired girl sat upright on a chair, two heavy iron chains pierced through her scapula, blood and flesh flew everywhere.
But her expression remained calm and indifferent, without any feeling of pain.
"Miss Luo Ling," Xuanyuan E said softly, "You... don't have to do this for me."
"... I didn't do anything." Luo Ling sighed.
"No, you have done enough just by sitting here." Xuanyuan'e's mouth slightly outlined some traces, but it was hard to say that it was a smile, "I miss the short time I spent with you.
"It's just... this is the punishment I deserve. I'm sorry that I can't accompany you all the way until you see the ideal scene."
Luo Ling remained silent, with a hint of bitterness inexplicably emerging in his eyes.
"But I believe you will succeed." Xuanyuan'e slowly raised her shackled hands and said, "When the time comes... how about you tell me everything?"
"I will take you to see it all." Luo Ling replied softly.