"What happened then? The Earth Consciousness negotiated with me about coming here. Oh, the Earth Consciousness is like the Heaven here. Our world was too crowded, couldn't fit everyone—the queue for reincarnation was over five hundred years. So the Heaven of our world tried everything to reach agreements with worlds that lacked people, sending willing souls to new worlds to relieve the pressure." Lin Yi shrugged, speaking lightly as if about someone else. "At that time, I was filled with resentment, feeling I died too unjustly. When I heard from the Earth Consciousness that coming here meant no waiting in line, I realized that here, human life is important—at least to Heaven. So I negotiated: if I could improve the survival rate of people here, it would have to punish that bastard for me."
A flicker passed through Gu Fang's eyes. "So that's why you've been so busy?" He paused, frowning slightly. "But if it's about saving lives, why make gunpowder and firearms? On the battlefield, wouldn't there be even more casualties?"
Lin Yi tilted her head and answered honestly, "But this way, unification can be achieved faster and better. Once the world is stable, the population will naturally grow. Besides, those firearms are aimed at people who pillage and kill along our Great Qian borders. If they die, our border folk can live in peace. As long as the majority survives, it's good. That's the rule set by Heaven here—it only cares about numbers."
"I see." Gu Fang nodded gently, reached out to smooth her stray hair, his voice softening. "But Xiaoyi has already done enough. There's nothing left that you must do."
"It's just that now I'm worried about my husband," Lin Yi leaned into his shoulder, her voice muffled in his clothes. "On the battlefield, swords and arrows have no eyes. If you get hurt, the consequences would be severe."
Gu Fang thought for a moment. "Brother Huang will accompany the army north. Before I leave, I'll also ask Anjin for some pills. Would that ease Xiaoyi's mind a little?"
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