But later, I came to understand.
My strength alone was ultimately too weak. I could change nothing.
If I could not change this world, then why not assimilate into it and become part of it?
Become one of the monsters.
My name was Gu Ze. I was no hero.
Having said this, Gu Ze looked at the village chief, who had fallen somewhat silent, and lowered his head slightly.
"I'm sorry!"
"Village Chief, I'll leave this person to you," King Qin You said flatly.
Gu Qingyun remained silent for a long while. At this moment, he appeared exceptionally old and forlorn.
"Thank you." He bowed to King Qin You in gratitude.
Then he walked over to Gu Ze and personally helped Gu Ze and the other two enforcers to their feet.
"Take the twenty-some enforcers you selected and leave."
"Village Chief..." Gu Ze looked at Gu Qingyun in disbelief.
"Leave!" Gu Qingyun roared, leaving no room for doubt.
An indescribable emotion filled his face, and even the flesh on his cheeks trembled faintly.
Gu Ze fell silent for a moment before finally dragging his weakened body out of the small courtyard.
Together with the twenty-some enforcers selected that morning, he left Gu Yu Village.
Seeing this scene, King Qin You stood frozen where he was.
He did not speak to stop them. Earlier, he had said he would leave the people for Gu Qingyun to deal with.
The villagers gradually brought out the dishes they had prepared.
Gu Qingyun grabbed the wine jar beside him and gulped down several mouthfuls. Then he turned and smiled at King Qin You beside him. "It all tastes bland."
"I need an explanation," King Qin You replied coolly.
"Those sent away to become enforcers, to become heroes, left batch after batch, never to