"Sir, you jest. I'm merely a plaything—hardly worth mentioning." The famous performer smiled.
"You're no plaything. It's just that, in a fit of rage back then, you burned Dragon Phoenix Street to the ground. Though you avenged yourself, you also hurt countless people," I said.
"That's precisely why I created Dragon Phoenix Street, so they could live peaceful lives in this world. Didn't you feel it yourselves?" the famous performer said with a smile.
I nodded. I had to admit that the Republic-era atmosphere he had created was intoxicating.
Although there were plenty of unsightly things in Dragon Phoenix Town, it contained all the facets of life, along with all kinds of things that could make people lose themselves.
I was perfectly willing to spend the rest of my life here.
"Yes, it truly is a beautiful world," I said.
"If that's the case, why not stay?" The famous performer looked at me and smiled. "Stay here on Dragon Phoenix Street and enjoy this rare peace. Wouldn't that be wonderful?"
"I'd like to do that too, but there are many things in this world waiting for me to take care of," I said.
"Looks like I can't keep you here." The famous performer sighed and gazed around. "Will you make the same choice as him and leave as well?"
Chen Kehan hesitated, and so did the people behind him.
After thinking for a long while, someone stepped forward and asked, "There won't be any danger to our lives here, will there? You won't kill me, will you?"
"No. You'll live here just like them," the famous performer said.
As soon as they heard that, several people immediately stepped forward and decided to stay on Dragon Phoenix Street. Although we felt helpless about their choice, all we could do was respect