"How can this be? Old Chen was imprisoned because of me. Instead of encouraging me to rescue him, you want to silence him," Ye Shikai retorted.
"In this war-torn era, losing thousands of lives every day is normal. Even in Linxiang City, dozens or even hundreds die daily. One more Manager Chen means nothing to this age. Moreover, if he dies, Mi Wen won't know the location of the stronghold, and your men can all survive. Sometimes, decisions that seem right aren't necessarily the best," Dao Hun tried to persuade, though trading one life for the safety of three to four hundred people seemed worthwhile, it did not match his values.
"The most important thing about being human is having a clear conscience. Besides, how can life be measured? If human life can be exchanged, this world would be in chaos," Ye Shikai believes every life is precious, even in times where life is as insignificant as grass. As long as there's a glimmer of hope, one should attempt.
