Russell had a deep trust in Cui Que's words, and he also trusted his own judgment.
According to Cui Que, Qiao's heart harbored "purple thorns," signifying some form of intense love. However, this love was not directed towards any real individual or person but rather towards something elusive.
Russell sensed an irrevocable determination in him, yet he also perceived a void, empty heart.
What if all of this were true?
He harbored a love for some path and cause that could even lead him to abandon his family and forsake his own dignity and humanity; he was prepared to sacrifice everything, but simultaneously, there was an intensifying, unfillable void within him.
He was keenly aware that everything he did was meaningless, yet he felt compelled to do it.
He was preventing Russell from getting closer to the truth, just as a giant dragon prevents scientists from reaching the sky...
Watching Qiao suddenly fall silent, Russell began to slowly approach him.
