Princess Lily Arrives

Chapter 319: Choice 2 between 1 options on the edge of the cliff, is there really a correct answer?

Guan Lili stood on the edge of the cliff, feeling mixed emotions. She looked at the abyss below her feet and the enemies behind her, and couldn't help but sigh in her heart: "Isn't this script too ridiculous? Either I have to choose life or death, or I have to choose my fate? Who would believe this routine?"

She knew that this was not a simple question of choosing between two options, but a multi-dimensional challenge that would test her psychological quality, IQ, and EQ. Mr. Zhou and the mysterious woman were waiting for her decision, while He Shaoyan looked at her with interest, as if this was an interesting vote in a boring meeting.

"Do you think that I will find the answer if I jump down? Or do you actually hope that I will go back to the so-called 'starting point'?" Lily raised her eyebrows with a hint of cunning in her eyes.

The mysterious woman said coldly: "This is not only about choosing a path, but also about choosing your life. If you dare not take this step, you are doomed to be trapped in this situation forever."

"Interesting, my fate has ended up in a setting similar to Squidward." Lily chuckled, she stood there, crossed her arms, and quickly calculated various possibilities in her mind. She was not going to be confused by this simple choice between two options - just like in those classic movies, the real way out is often hidden in the third seemingly impossible choice.

She took a deep breath, turned to He Shaoyan and said, "Don't you think there is a bigger mystery hidden here?"

He Shaoyan spread his hands and smiled nonchalantly: "To be honest, I'm really curious about what you will choose. Will you jump down or turn back? I don't mind - anyway, who will be the winner in the end depends on who laughs last."

Lily glanced at him and suddenly had a bold idea in her mind. She approached the edge of the cliff and pretended to jump. Sure enough, Mr. Zhou and the mysterious woman's expressions changed slightly, and the tension at that moment revealed a clue.

"Oh, there really is something fishy going on." Lily laughed secretly, but pretended to be relaxed and said, "I think fate always surprises us. I don't plan to jump, nor do I plan to turn back - because neither of these two paths is an option for me."

As soon as she finished speaking, she suddenly stepped hard on the stone slab under her feet, and the seemingly solid ground collapsed instantly, and a hidden stone staircase appeared under their feet. This accident stunned everyone.

"It turns out the real path is right under our feet." A smug look flashed in Lily's eyes, and she was secretly congratulating herself on her own cleverness.

Mr. Zhou and the mysterious woman looked at each other, and they didn't seem to expect such a change. He Shaoyan clapped his hands and praised: "Guan Lili, you really didn't disappoint me. Smart people always know that the choice of 'black or white' is just a trick to confuse people. The real answer lies in breaking the rules."

Lily smiled and said nothing more, and walked straight down the stone stairs. The passage was deep and winding, as if it led to a more mysterious place. She didn't know what was waiting for her, but at least now, she had the initiative.

Several people followed Lily into the passage, and after walking for a while, a seemingly ordinary wooden door suddenly appeared in front of them. Lily's heart sank, she understood that the more ordinary something seemed, the more danger it hid.

"Let me open it. I'm used to breaking things anyway." Lily took a deep breath and pushed the wooden door open.

Unexpectedly, behind the door was a spacious and bright room, decorated like a luxurious reception room. In the middle of the room sat an old man, sipping tea leisurely. He looked up at the few people, his eyes revealing a calmness that saw through the world.

"You are finally here." The old man put down his teacup and said slowly, "I have been waiting for this moment for a long time."

Lily became alert: "Who are you?"

"I am the designer of this puzzle, and the superior of the so-called 'mastermind' you call." The old man spoke calmly, as if he was talking about a very ordinary matter.

"Why did you design all this?" Mr. Zhou stared at the old man closely. It was obvious that he could not easily believe the other party's words.

"To find someone who can break the established rules." The old man smiled and his eyes fell on Lily, "And Guan Lili, you are the one I have been looking for for a long time."

"Again? I'm tired of hearing about the 'chosen one' routine." Lily rolled her eyes helplessly, thinking that this setting was too childish.

The old man smiled and said, "This is not the myth you imagined, but a verification. You broke through the maze and broke the binary choice, which proved that you have the ability to make extraordinary decisions. And this ability is the key we are looking for."

Lily frowned slightly. She was tired of being constantly involved in these inexplicable conspiracies, but she also knew that the resources and information in the hands of this old man might determine her next move.

"So, what do you want me to do?" Lily asked directly. She was no longer impatient with beating around the bush.

The old man's eyes became deep: "Join us. You will gain greater freedom and power than you have now, but you will also bear more responsibilities. Your choice will change the fate of more people."

"It sounds tempting, but why should I believe you?" Lily asked back, "I've been schemed against enough times along the way, why should I fall into your trap?"

The old man did not answer, but just looked at Lily quietly, as if waiting for her to come to her own conclusion.

Just when the atmosphere was tense, He Shaoyan suddenly said, "Lily, you don't have to make a decision in a hurry. First see their sincerity, and then think about what you really want."

Lily looked at He Shaoyan and suddenly realized that this guy had actually been giving her a hint - the real power lies in one's own control, rather than being controlled by so-called fate or others.

She smiled softly, turned to the old man and said, "I'm sorry, I don't intend to accept your invitation. My destiny is up to me."

The old man was slightly stunned, then showed a hint of appreciation: "I was right about you. Those who dare to resist temptation are the most trustworthy partners."

"So, this is another test?" Lily rubbed her temples helplessly, thinking that these people were simply the masters of tricks.

"You can say that." The old man nodded, "But when you refuse, it also means that you have chosen a more difficult path. I hope you are prepared. The challenges ahead will be far more complicated than today."

"I'm not afraid of challenges, but routines are annoying." Lily shrugged, pretending to be indifferent. "Let's wait and see, who's afraid of who?"

As Lily answered, the wall behind the old man suddenly opened up, revealing a brand new passage. This passage was filled with soft light, and seemed to lead to the freedom of the outside world.

"You have made your choice, so this road belongs to you." The old man motioned for them to continue moving forward.

Lily did not hesitate any longer and took the lead into the bright road. She knew that there might be new puzzles and challenges waiting for her ahead, but she also understood that the feeling of controlling her own destiny was the most important.

When she took the last step, the dazzling sunlight shone on her and the air was filled with a fresh breath. She finally walked out of the depressing maze and stood at a brand new starting point.

"Now, I'm finally free again, right?" Lily took a deep breath and swore to herself that no matter what happened next, she would never be easily involved in other people's calculations again.

She looked back at He Shaoyan, Mr. Zhou and the mysterious woman who were following behind her, and a complex emotion surged in her heart - although they each had their own thoughts, their destinies seemed to be intertwined and could not be easily separated.

"Where are we going next?" He Shaoyan asked with a raised eyebrow, as if he was looking forward to a new adventure.

Lily smiled and stepped forward: "Let's go. It doesn't matter where we go. What matters is that we are still on the road."

They walk side by side, towards the light and into the unknown distance. A new story is about to unfold, and everything is under their control.