nashuaworldcup Chapter 256 I won’t use mechanical tricks anymore
Chapter 256 I won’t use mechanical tricks anymore
When these words were spoken, everyone present except Zhongli was stunned.
Thousands of years ago, Xianyun and Guizhong were constantly competing against each other in the art of mechanical engineering, neither willing to yield. They often argued endlessly over whose skill was superior, even hosting mechanical competitions to determine who was the better, but the results were often similar.
A thousand years later, Xianyun once again proposed to compete in mechanical engineering, but Guizhong gave in so easily, which was beyond everyone's expectations.
Xin Yang was the first to break the silence, her eyes full of confusion: "Sister Gui Zhong, what's wrong with you today... This is not like you."
Linghua tilted her head slightly and said softly, "Yes, Master often told us that Sister Guizhong has a deep understanding of mechanical engineering and never admits defeat easily. But today she is so humble that we are a little overwhelmed."
Xianyun was also surprised, frowning slightly as he looked Guizhong up and down. "Guizhong, although I like to hear this joke, it's not funny at all. I don't want a verbal surrender. In our previous competitions, we always brought out our best weapons and tried our best to compete. Why do you have such an attitude now? Are you deliberately teasing me?
Gui Zhong quickly waved his hands, but he didn't dare look at Xianyun. "Xianyun, why would I deliberately tease you? Well, I'll tell you the truth. In fact, I forgot all my mechanical skills when I 'died' a thousand years ago. Now I only have a superficial understanding of mechanical skills. How can I compete with you?"
"You're lying!" Xianyun looked at Guizhong seriously. "Guizhong, we've known each other for many years. How could I not know your personality? If you really had forgotten the art of mechanics, how could you have so accurately pointed out the areas in the bamboo star's internal structure that could be optimized? Also, the art of mechanics is so important to you. If you really didn't remember it, you should have come to me to tell me about the situation and try to restore your memory as soon as you woke up. Guizhong, if you still have me as your sister in your heart, tell me the truth. Why?"
After being exposed, Gui Zhong was slightly startled, then sighed helplessly and slowly raised her head, her eyes filled with entanglement and struggle. After a moment's silence, she said softly, "Xianyun, I still can't hide it from you. To be honest, it's not that I have forgotten the art of trapping, but..." Gui Zhong paused, as if mustering courage, "But now I have decided. From now on, I will no longer use traps."
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone was shocked again and the atmosphere froze instantly.
Xianyun's face was filled with disbelief. "Guizhong, what on earth happened? Mechanical engineering has always been your favorite thing. Why did you suddenly decide not to use it anymore?"
Linghua also looked worried: "Sister Guizhong, this is no small matter. Can you tell us the reason?"
There was a flash of pain in Gui Zhong's eyes, and he obviously didn't want to let everyone know the reason.
"This is all my idea." Zhong Fa, who had been silent since his death, spoke.
"No! This has nothing to do with Zhongli." Gui Zhong looked at Zhongli with red eyes: "Morax, you have suffered misunderstandings for me for thousands of years. I can't let you bear this for me anymore." Gui Zhong took a deep breath, turned around and faced everyone, his eyes full of pain and determination.
"Thousands of years ago, I was obsessed with the study of mechanical engineering, and I wanted to create a unique mechanical masterpiece. During an exploration of ancient ruins, I discovered a forbidden mechanical engineering technique. It has the power to subvert the entire continent of Teyvat and can satisfy all my ambitions for mechanical engineering." Gui Zhong's voice trembled, and memories came flooding back like a tide.
"I clearly knew that this power was extremely dangerous, but in order to satisfy my own selfish desires, I still studied it secretly. When I applied this forbidden mechanical technique to the defense of Guiliyuan, although I successfully resisted the external enemies, I also saw things that I dared not see, and this also alarmed the laws of nature." Gui Zhong burst into tears.
"At that time, the Frost Nail was just about to fall and completely destroy Guiliyuan. Although I pretended to be dead and let Guiliyuan escape this disaster, who can be sure that if I use mechanical magic again, I will not trigger the punishment of heaven again? Through the journey with Zhongli a few days ago, I saw the prosperity of Liyue today and the smiles of the people who live and work in peace and contentment. That is the result of the efforts of countless people. I can't put it in danger again because of my obsession." After Gui Zhong finished speaking, he slowly closed his eyes, as if he could not bear the torture of the memories.
"I didn't want to tell you just now because I was afraid... I was afraid to see the disappointment in your eyes; I was afraid that you would stay away from me because of this; I was even more afraid that you would be implicated because of my past mistakes." Gui Zhong slowly opened his eyes, his eyes full of pain and guilt.
Xianyun stepped forward and hugged Guizhong tightly. "How could you think that, idiot? We've known each other for thousands of years. How could our friendship fade away because of such a thing? We're heartbroken to see you in such a predicament, so how could we be disappointed and distance ourselves from you? As for being implicated, since we already know the truth, we have no intention of staying out of it."
"No, we can't fight against the law of nature. Just listen to me this time and forget about it."
Xianyun gently patted Guizhong's back and continued, "We are friends and family. If there are difficulties, we will face them together. Don't you trust us?"
Xianyun let go of Guizhong, cupping his face in his hands as he gazed at him with a burning gaze. "Guizhong, think about it. Liyue has weathered countless storms in the past. It's always been thanks to our united efforts that we've been able to overcome every crisis. This time will be no different. We won't act blindly, but will find a foolproof plan."