si-mexico Chapter 1278: Just a joke
Chapter 1278: Just a joke
Buyetian Yonglian was almost the same as the last time they met - still wearing a white nightgown and still had that childish face.
Her black hair cascaded down the two-story staircase like a waterfall, like Rapunzel in a fairy tale.
When they met again, Lin Yu couldn't help but sigh again. As expected, he appeared in the same frame with Buye Tian Huo Le. From the appearance, the two looked more like sisters than mother and daughter.
And...Buye Tian Yonglian is the one who is more like a "sister".
However, judging from the aura, the majesty of Buye Tian Yonglian, the elder and superior, is undoubtedly revealed.
Sitting on the stairs and watching Lin Yu coming, Buye Tian Yonglian closed the book on his lap.
She looked across the distance between them, pondered for a moment, and then spoke slowly.
"Heh... So you're the daring fellow Huo Le was talking about."
"Looking at your appearance, you're quite ordinary. This is completely different from what I expected. I thought a lunatic like you would look different."
Listening to Buyetian Yonglian's slightly teasing and joking tone, Lin Yu probably understood that the Buyetian patriarch was amused by his behavior of going through such a long way to see her, and at the same time was also evaluating the "appearance" he had chosen.
Lin Yu bowed slightly and spoke.
"Reporting to the respected Lord of the Buyetian family, it is this subordinate."
"I think the respected Lord Huo Le of Buyetian has already informed you of my thoughts."
Buyetian Yonglian nodded, his fingers stroking the book on his knees: "I already know your idea..."
Lin Yu stood behind Buye Tian Huo Le and looked up at Buye Tian Yong Lian.
"Then, esteemed Patriarch, I would like to ask, do you have any corrections or suggestions for my plan?"
Buyetian Yonglian laughed: "This is just a bunch of nonsense, it's completely ridiculous!"
"Your speculation about 'fear' is completely unfounded, and your presumptuous assumptions about my judgment are ridiculous. The inferences drawn from this flawed foundation are even more ridiculous. If you were to encourage Huo Le to revive this project, the City That Never Sleeps would be doomed to disaster!"
Although Buyetian Yonglian was smiling and speaking in a relaxed tone, the content of his words made Buyetian Huo Le shudder.
Before Lin Yu spoke, Buyetian Huo Le spoke first.
"Mother, that's not what you said just now—you said the person who came up with this idea was 'very talented and original'. That's why I brought Arthur to you!"
Buyetian Yonglian looked at Buyetian Huole and said coldly, "Huole, my dearest daughter, you said today that someone proposed to you to restart the fear plan, and listed the pros and cons, but you didn't say who made the suggestion..."
"All you want is for me to take responsibility and defend the person who gave you advice as long as I show my displeasure, right?"
"Huo Le, Huo Le... How could I not see your plan?"
Buyetian Yonglian said this, raised his hand and waved it downwards towards Buyetian Huo Le.
"Sit down, my dear daughter... I don't blame you. You were simply deceived by this sweet-talking fellow."
Huo Le glanced at Arthur behind him unwillingly and slowly sat down.
But after a moment, Buyetian Huo Le seemed to remember something, made up his mind, and stood up again.
"No, mother, master of the house—no."
As she spoke, she looked up at Buyetian Yonglian and said, "Arthur is not a liar. He showed me the evidence from his field investigations. Regarding the Terror Project, there are indeed contents that are not mentioned in the current archives."
"I'm not questioning your intention to seal the project, but... I looked at what Arthur showed me, and he and I came to the same conclusion—although the energy of fear can be 'activated,' it's definitely not that dangerous."
"The idea of harvesting fear with otherworldly souls is absolutely feasible... Didn't you do that back then?"
"If you sealed the project back then because of the uncontrollable nature of the alien visitors, as Arthur said, then give us a chance to test it using the Border Gate. If you sealed the fear for some other reason, then tell us that reason—we will naturally give up!"
"Even if it's the latter, you shouldn't blame Arthur. You erased all the records, and Arthur simply obtained the evidence by chance, drawing incorrect conclusions due to insufficient perspective. Even if he made a mistake, it was definitely not malicious or deliberate. It's definitely not as sinful as you just said, Master Patriarch!"
As Buyetian Huo Le spoke one after another, Buyetian Yonglian narrowed his eyes and spoke.
"Huo Leyo, you're saying that even if your idea of restarting the Terror Project was wrong, it was my fault for erasing the relevant records first?"
Huo Le raised his head, looked directly at his mother, and clenched his fists.
"I wouldn't dare to do that—you naturally have your considerations, but... Mother, why must someone be blamed?"
"Technological progress and social development are bound to go astray many times, aren't they?"
"Besides, we came to you precisely because we were unsure. If it's not feasible, and you deny it, we can just shelve the project. It doesn't cause any actual damage."
Buyetian Yonglian said coldly: "Isn't my energy and time a waste?"
"Master Patriarch, your time is certainly valuable," said Huo Le, his originally sharp tone suddenly softening. "It's just that, Mother, when I came in, you were reading 'The Fall of the Dongdong Suspension Bridge,' a book from their world that Mr. Forbolo brought you. He showed it to me before presenting it to you and asked for my opinion. So I know it's a purely entertaining miscellaneous book for killing time."
"You were laughing as you watched it, and I pretended not to see it for your sake."
Buyetian Yonglian was caught off guard by his daughter's sudden change of tune. A look of surprise appeared on his face, and then he threw away the "Bang Dong Suspension Bridge Falling" in his hand with some annoyance.
"You've really entered your rebellious phase! You actually offended me for a man from outside! You're simply lawless!"
Huo Le of Buyetian did not dodge and let the book hit his head. He just let out a light "ouch" and then stood up straight again.
"So, Mother—if you don't agree with the 'Fear' reboot, then tell me why!"
Looking at Buyetian Huole's expression, Buyetian Yonglian, who had just finished throwing the book away while sitting on the stairs, suddenly stopped and laughed.
"Ha... Since you say so, then I agree!"
"You want to restart 'fear'—then do it."
Now I won’t be able to deal with the Nevernight Fire Music.
She looked at her mother in surprise and spoke.
"Mother, what do you mean?"
Buyetian Yonglian flipped his hand and a white light shot out. The cool breath touched Buyetian Huo Le's forehead, eliminating the pain she felt from being hit.
"I was just joking—I was just testing your resolve and determination."
"After all... the 'Fear' project will undoubtedly encounter numerous obstacles if it is to be implemented. If you don't have the resolve to even defy me, you will absolutely not be able to carry it through."