Gu Ya looked at Mu Ye Xing Chen with some hesitation, wondering what nonsense this person was spouting. What did he mean they bore hundreds of years of sin for Xian Xia?
Did it mean their family was wronged?
Mu Ye Xing Chen spoke slowly, "My name is Xian Hao Yan. I don't need to tell you how hated the Xian surname is in Xian Xia, do I?"
"But all of this was decided by my ancestor a hundred years ago."
Gu Ya was not in a hurry and decided to listen to him first.
If he tried to be clever or deceive Gu Ya, Gu Ya would definitely suggest to the higher-ups to execute him immediately to appease public anger.
Mu Ye Xing Chen’s eyes were vacant, his demeanor listless and melancholic, saying, "An event often occurs with many factors and prerequisites."
"A hundred years ago, my great-great-grandfather was the chief of Xian Xia. At that time, Xian Xia was already the strongest nation in the world, and no country could shake its position."
"My great-great-grandfather was also an excellent researcher. The team he led developed the world's strongest mecha model: Wei Long."
"The purpose was to break through planetary barriers, clear space debris, and give humanity a clear sky."
"The Black Star, which had coveted Xian Xia for a long time, took advantage of the unveiling of 'Wei Long' to spread rumors worldwide, calling it the most threatening weapon in human history and claiming Xian Xia was about to invade the world."
"Within a year, the Black Star rallied the top seven most powerful nations in the world to jointly attack Xian Xia."
"Of course, Xian Xia won with 'Wei Long'."
"But it also showcased the power of 'Wei Long' to the whole world!"
"Rumors of Xian Xia's invasion of the world spread everywhere. Hundreds of countries condemned Xian Xia, condemned 'Wei Long', and demanded Xian Xia completely abandon 'Wei Long'."
"The international situation escalated, and the world's nations regrouped with even greater strength, preparing to attack Xian Xia and completely eliminate the threat in their eyes."
As Mu Ye Xing Chen spoke, his gaze gradually sharpened, and his tone quickened.
"War is never a single form!!"
Mu Ye Xing Chen stood up excitedly and said indignantly, "Enemies will launch all-round invasions, from military, technological, cultural, educational, and even ideological intrusions, and so on."
"The most terrifying thing is not weapons, but thoughts!"
"More and more voices of condemnation arose across the world! The situation had reached a point concerning the survival of Xian Xia!"
"But at this most critical juncture concerning the survival of Xian Xia, some people within the Xian Xia leadership began to doubt my great-great-grandfather's governance, doubt the true purpose of 'Wei Long'. Many impeached my great-great-grandfather."
"After that, appeasement, extremism, and other ideologies sprouted like mushrooms across Xian Xia."
"These hidden 'enemies' grew stronger, like ants nibbling away at this already riddled mansion of Xian Xia."
"Some citizens, unaware of the truth, were incited and their emotions inflamed, and they also began to oppose Xian Xia's governance."
"Across the world, including among the people of Xian Xia, a formidable and irreversible force of condemnation formed."
"This was no longer something that could be quelled by simply destroying 'Wei Long'. If it dragged on, Xian Xia would be completely overthrown."
"There was no other way; for the sake of Xian Xia, someone had to be made a scapegoat."
"If one person wasn't enough, then two. If not, then three."
"In the end, the entire Xian clan, hundreds of people, were forever nailed to Xian Xia's pillar of shame, and their family was bloodily purged..."
"However, one supporter substituted their own child for their young grandfather, thus preserving the bloodline of the Xian surname."
Mu Ye Xing Chen finished speaking in agitation, letting out a long sigh, a sigh that seemed to convey immense hardship.
Gu Ya calmly said, "This is unreasonable!"
"Didn't your great-great-grandfather enact policies to resist invasion and appease the domestic situation?"
Mu Ye Xing Chen said with despair and regret, "Yes! Many. At that time, many people in the country were firm supporters and implementers."
"But the wheels of history do not change direction because of a small stone."
"Reality is sometimes just this illogical."
Gu Ya pondered for several minutes, then calmly asked, "Are there no records that can clarify your family's name?"
"There are..." Mu Ye Xing Chen said, then smiled in despair, "But they absolutely cannot be shown to the public!!"
"Are the higher-ups supposed to tell the people, 'You are all wrong! You are all murderers'?"
Gu Ya stood up, indignantly saying, "Even so, it didn't warrant the entire clan!"
"Yes!" Mu Ye Xing Chen smiled faintly and said, "But some people thought so! The enemies thought so! The incited masses thought so!"
"If you look at historical documents, you'll know that the Xian surname people were like gods."
"No one knows where the Xian surname people came from, not even my clan history records it."
"They appeared on the land of Xian Xia so absurdly and abruptly. From the moment they appeared, the Xian surname people led Xian Xia to achieve countless great accomplishments! It leaped to become the world's number one power!"
"The Xian surname was simply a treasure bestowed upon Xian Xia by the heavens."
"But in the end, it was a fleeting moment..."
Mu Ye Xing Chen no longer had the strength to speak, supporting his forehead with sorrow and despair, closing his eyes.
Gu Ya also took several minutes to digest his words before slowly asking, "Where can I see the records about your family? I want to check them myself."
"Also, you still haven't told me the real reason why the Xian Xia leadership kept you alive."
"Little brother," Mu Ye Xing Chen said calmly with his eyes closed, "They kept me alive precisely to use me, just like a hundred years ago, to stabilize the people again."
"But their method has been upgraded. Especially after the war, the grieving people need a point of catharsis to balance their emotions."
"And the higher-ups also need the people to vent their emotions to maintain social and national stability."
"The country is in ruins and needs rebuilding. Only when the people are united can the country recover faster."
"As long as I am alive, the people will vent their dissatisfaction and anger onto me, and their unity will grow stronger."
Gu Ya understood somewhat and said, "If you die, the people's outlet for emotions can easily be guided towards the current higher-ups! It would cause greater conflict!"
Mu Ye Xing Chen nodded and said, "Yes, but you haven't told the whole story."
"If it were someone else, their death wouldn't matter. But my surname is Xian! Think about it, if the Xian Xia leadership spreads my identity, what will the people think, and what will they do?"
Gu Ya affirmed, "They'll be eager to kill you!!"
Mu Ye Xing Chen shook his head and smiled, saying, "Little brother, it seems you don't understand politics."
"Under the ideological guidance of the higher-ups, the masses will vent their emotions while also actively rebuilding the country."
"As long as I don't die, this power of grief will continuously emerge from the people and transform into national construction."
"This, is the nation."
"Any intelligence, secrets, or value are just excuses to cover up the truth."
"Alright..." Mu Ye Xing Chen stood up and said calmly, "I've made up my mind."
Gu Ya looked at him. At this moment, in Gu Ya's eyes, he had completely transformed.
Mu Ye Xing Chen said faintly, "For you, I choose to help Xian Xia."
"I want to witness the day my dream comes true."
"I believe only you can achieve it in this world."
...
Dou Mei and the more than ten people beside her looked at the large red signature of Mu Ye Xing Chen on the report submitted by Gu Ya, their expressions filled with astonishment.
"Impossible, right? We interrogated him for a month, using threats and temptations, and couldn't get anything out of Mu Ye Xing Chen. This kid got him in less than an hour?" someone whispered in disbelief.
"This isn't a forged signature, is it? Where are the handwriting experts? Hurry up and invite them to verify it!"
"What method did this kid use? Is there any on-site recording? If not, can you tell us how you did it?"
The people present began to discuss heatedly.
Dou Mei looked at Gu Ya, a slight smile curving her lips, and asked, "How did you do it? What did you say to him?"
Gu Ya said faintly, "I don't know. He did most of the talking."
"Oh, right. Mu Ye Xing Chen also said that if Xian Xia changes its mind and decides to kill him, please let me carry it out."
"He wants to die with hope in his heart."
Dou Mei murmured, "Hope? What hope can a condemned war criminal possibly have?"
Gu Ya shrugged, adopting a hands-off attitude, "I'm leaving! I'll be staying in Xian Xia City for a while. If you need me, go find me at Shen Jing Ming's."