Chen Xuan looked at them with a hint of reluctance, but he had already lost hope.

"Sir, you don't know that the empire has been a thousand years old. The empire is no longer the empire that was a thousand years ago. Countless people were enslaved by nobles and allowed them to kill and have fun. My children and grandsons are all dead like this. Now it's our turn. It's ridiculous that they still want to serve the empire, but they don't know that they all die at the hands of the empire. The abominable imperial ministers, otherwise he would not have been like this."

"Who are you talking about? Besides, you know so much, you don't look like a civilian, right?" Chen Xuan asked curiously.

When the old man heard this, he was a little embarrassed, but he quickly said, "Yes, I was an official of the empire. Later, I didn't like to be accustomed to the misconduct of the ministers, and led the young Emperor astray, and resigned and retired. Unfortunately, I still didn't expect this to be the ending. Later, the ministers who reported the memorials had no good ending and were all executed by Minister Onester."

As he spoke, the old man's face became gloomy, as if he was extremely angry at the hatred of this minister, but he was deeply helpless. Obviously, he had no way to stop him, and he also made his cowardly self unable to appear like those ministers and be sad.

After hearing this, Chen Xuan couldn't help but feel unhappy, but it was someone else's business after all, and it had nothing to do with him. The world of mortals needs to be challenged by mortals after all. What's the point of interfering with him? Besides, it's not someone who has no resistance, so why bother to do this?

"So, the thousand-year empire has begun to decay now. There are many enemies around the empire, especially ethnic minorities, right? There are also rebel troops in the empire. It's interesting, it's really interesting. But old man, you don't have to worry about me, I'm just alone, okay, I'll send you back first, don't worry, what can I do if they come."

Chen Xuan's powerful infectiousness made the people around him believe it inexplicably, and also raised hope for survival. Everyone laughed happily. Even the old man said happily: "Sir, I'll bother you. Our village is in a mountain concave not far away and needs to be hidden. This time, if it weren't for the shortage of things, I wouldn't dare to come out to find food. It would have really troubled you."

"It's okay, it's okay, it's all the same. People, how can they survive if they don't eat it? Let's go, you have found these foods, bring them all with you, don't worry, there is no one else here, just live a peaceful life." Chen Xuan looked at the food scattered around him, and knew deeply that it was difficult for them. I guess their life was not easy, and they had all kinds of foods.

A group of people happily brought the food home, and Chen Xuan also went back with them, wanting to see the world?

Soon he arrived in a hidden mountain depression and saw a hidden passage like a cave, which surprised him. However, it was normal to think about it. If it weren't for hiding in secret, he wouldn't have made such a choice. Everyone would have been like this. This empire is probably not long. You must know that civilians are definitely the foundation of a country, whether from the source of soldiers or materials.

"Sir, I'm really sorry. The simplicity of the land has caused the adults to suffer." The old man took Chen Xuan to a thatched hut and said in embarrassment. There was really a sense of uneasiness in his eyes. Not only did he save them, but he also gave them hope. It's a pity...

Chen Xuan knew what he meant. The other houses were the same and were very dilapidated. This one seemed particularly new. It was obviously just made. It was so kind. It was already rare. I wouldn't ask for anything anymore. I waved my hand and said, "Old man, this is already great. Just a place of peace and well-being. Don't do anything else. You can rest assured, I'm not in a hindrance."

"That's good. Adults can adapt best. There is really nothing to show off in the small place. Please forgive me." The old man was helpless. There was really nothing delicious in this place, but he still treated it with the best food.

Chen Xuan did see the envy in the eyes of others. This kind of food is just wild vegetables and a little fish fillet, which is already the best dish here. How could he compete with them? He hurriedly said: "Old man, no need, I don't need food, don't worry, you won't understand it even if you say it. Safe, peace of mind, so give these things to those who need them, they all need them."

Chen Xuan's refusal made the old man very uneasy, but he still couldn't do it alone and didn't need food. He insisted that he accept it.

In response, Chen Xuan could only take out a baked chicken patty and said, "Look, I have it here, I really don't need it. I will give it to those in need. By the way, you can also take these and share them with the children. They are your future, so you can't let them hungry."

"How can I be so embarrassed? Not only did the adults save us, but they also gave us food. Adults, sir..." Not only did the old man kneel down, but the others also knelt down, with guilt on their faces, as if they were really embarrassed.

"Okay, okay, get up, as long as you have a heart, it's better to have a heart. Besides, this is my little intention, and you will not be able to live easily. If I take your things, wouldn't the sin be unforgivable? Get up, get up, take it, and give it to the children, so that they can take it well. This is the most important thing, but your hope for the future, isn't it?"

"Thank you, thank you, thank you." Everyone couldn't help but thank you, and then took the food tremblingly.

"Okay, go, old man, can you talk to me about the empire?" Chen Xuan would not pretend to know.

"Okay, okay, you go and send it to the children first, so that they can have a good meal. How many days have they not eaten meat?" The old man looked sad. You should know that even the little fish fillet I took out just now was hidden for a long time before he took it out.

The others listened, and left with joy with food, distributed it to the children, and thanked him.

When everyone else left, Chen Xuan and the old man walked into the hut without caring about the simplicity. After letting the old man sit down, he also sat down and said, "Old man, you can talk about the empire. Let's talk about it slowly, I have time."

"Since you want to know, I will naturally not hide it." The old man said, and couldn't help but sigh, and then said: "A thousand years ago, the empire was extremely strong, and the emperor of that year also hoped that the empire could last forever..."

About a thousand years ago, in order to maintain long-term rule, the founding emperor summoned the most advanced craftsmen from all over the world with the huge financial resources and power of the empire, using legendary super dangerous species as materials, plus rare metals such as O'Harry Steel and a large number of long-lost secret techniques, and developed forty-eight unreplicable weapons, which were called "Emperor's Tools".

"Although the emperor at that time was for the good of his descendants, unfortunately, after a thousand years, the empire has become corrupt, especially the late emperor died early and only one child left to inherit the empire, so he was naturally influenced by those who were interested. That is the minister of the empire, Onester, who was ambitious, wanted to control the empire, so he naturally needed to control the emperor. After so long, the emperor was confused by him. He only knew how to live in this world organized by ministers all day long, and he didn't know the sufferings of the people, and he didn't know at all."

Chen Xuan didn't hear it, and knew it was very simple, and children who were unfamiliar with their minds were easily controlled.

"And regardless of these, those loyal ministers wanted to stop them in time, and Minister Onester used various excuses to eradicate them with the emperor's mouth. The current empire is already corrupt. As long as someone pushes it lightly, it will be reached. However, the most terrifying thing is the hidden power in the empire. I only know a little."

Chen Xuan nodded, and was naturally sure of this. If this part of the dark power was not present, how could the empire last for a thousand years? There is no need to question this, but an absolutely certain fact. Then he said: "Old man, are you afraid that those hidden people will come to wipe out this place, or are other factors that make you have some concerns?"

"To be honest, I am just worried about the hidden powers. You must know that I have heard these rumors many times. There is nothing they can't do. I guess they are all users of the imperial instruments in the empire, one is stronger than the other, and one is more secretive." The old man said as he seemed to look at Chen Xuan, and the meaning was obvious to tell him, what you should know about this, why bother ask?

Chen Xuan could only shake his head helplessly and said, "As for the imperial tools, I really don't have them. As for those imperial tools, they are very interesting. Now I can't wait to see them."

When the old man heard this, he didn't know whether it was true or not. Do he really think that with his flesh and blood, he could fight against the owner of the imperial instrument. It was impossible. It should be because of the secret relationship of the adults. Yes, it must be like this. People will not know what their imperial instrument is, and they will destroy their advantages. The more they think about it, the more likely they are, and they don't want to pursue it.

Chen Xuan seemed to see the meaning of his eyes, and was really helpless. To be honest, no one believed it. Perhaps it was because of the relationship between this world. Coupled with the changes in this empire over the years, the hearts have changed. It’s the same every day. If you are not careful, you can’t survive at all, so you have no intention of saying it out loud. This is fine, give them a comfort so that you won’t lose control first.

"Old man, don't worry, I will stay for a while. Didn't it mean that there was an uprising army? Why don't you go and surrender to them?" Chen Xuan suddenly remembered that there was an uprising army, which must have been the force of resisting for the cruel suppression of the empire. I believe they would not be tied up in their own cocoons, and it would be a good idea to go out.

"Sir, the rebel army is very secretive. The empire is still very strong now. Only in the border areas can we survive."

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