Fang Zhengzhi did think of giving up. However, upon thinking about Qin Xuelian's and the villagers' looks of anticipation when he left, he could not bring himself to return without some achievement.
Furthermore, would he be able to escape even if he withdrew?
Since we only live once, Fang Zhengzhi decided not to give up. That being said, he had no intention of butting his head against a brick wall.
"Why do you think King Duan wants me to fail?" Fang Zhengzhi did not really understand. He had no feud with King Duan. He had not even met King Duan.
"I think it has something to do with Chi Guyan." Yan Xiu answered.
"Jealousy?" Fang Zhengzhi felt that this was quite the farfetched reason.
"Possibly, but more importantly, it should have something to do with the Divine Message. You must have heard about it!"
