After a whole day of labor, the group jumped out of a pit in the middle of the abandoned mine and then followed the winding road upwards.
In the past few days, every ti the group left the abandoned mine, Ren Zhong and Wen Lei would carry the corpse of a Level Four Ruined Beast on their shoulders.
Sotis Bai Feng would carry one too.
But today, the three of them were empty-handed.
The Chip Storage Box in Hanyu’s backpack only contained a few Crystal Chips from Second and Third Level Ruined Beasts.
Ren Zhong did not explain much to the others, only stating that while leading the team deeper, he was guided by a highly refined Magnetic Line Network Model to avoid Ruined Beasts as much as possible, navigating the abandoned mine with apparent aimlessness yet precise intent.
He was making the most of the remaining ti to refine and validate the Magnetic Line Network Algorithm.
Of course, he did not fail to notice Level Four Ruined Beasts; in fact, he detected many ahead of ti. Yet, every ti, he would only confirm from afar before turning around without hesitation.
Even if it was a Level Four Ruined Beast he had dealt with before and could confidently handle, he wouldn’t touch it.
Though everyone was puzzled, Ren Zhong didn’t explain his intention, and others refrained from asking.
Ren Zhong ascended the final steps, stepping onto the edge of the abandoned mine and pausing slightly.
The others followed, each showing expressions of surprise and hesitation.
Not far away, Lin Wang and Bei Lihui stood on either side of the ard Qingfeng Heavy Truck.
One sneered coldly, the other grinned nacingly as they stared at the group.
Zheng Tian vaguely understood why Ren Zhong had been avoiding battles today.
But this was a reason she wished didn’t exist.
Today was the day of Lin Wang’s return. Ren Zhong had planned for the worst, most catastrophic outco, preparing everyone to rest and recuperate for a life-and-death battle.
It’s over.
Truly over.
Terror and sorrow filled Zheng Tian’s heart.
Though she was a prominent figure among the Starfire Town rogues, she was insignificant as an ant before the likes of Lin Wang and Bei Lihui.
She couldn’t fathom why this was happening.
She couldn’t quite make sense of it.
In the entire team, no one had pondered more deeply about Lin Wang’s possible attitude upon his return or thought of more ways to ease relations than Zheng Tian.
Suppressing her fear-induced trembling, Zheng Tian stepped forward with a smile, gesturing cautiously, her voice trembling, "Captain Lin, Brother Hui... What brings you two here?"
Lin Wang didn’t respond to her, only kept his gaze on Ren Zhong and said, "Zheng Tian, although you too must die, this is not your ti to speak."
Zheng Tian’s face turned pale instantly, speechless and powerless, as if all her strength had been drained.
She had intended to test the waters a bit.
Although the team now centered around Ren Zhong, before his arrival, she had long been under Lin Wang’s command.
Even if she was just a tool, her contributions were nothing compared to the current Ren Zhong, but still deserved so recognition for her hard work. They hadn’t been strangers for long.
She thought she held so value, yet to her dismay, he sentenced her to death with his very first words.
The saddest part was that even while declaring her death sentence, Lin Wang didn’t spare her a glance.
Thud.
A firm hand gently rested on her shoulder as the War Armor-clad Ren Zhong stepped in front of her, shielding her behind him.
"Captain Lin, long ti no see, it feels like ages. I’ve missed you dearly."
The light, sowhat joking tone of Ren Zhong ca from ahead of Zheng Tian.
Looking at the unremarkable chanical Warrior’s back, she was montarily disoriented.
Although she knew in her heart that death was inevitable, the strength that had just dissipated silently returned to her body.
Wen Lei, Bai Feng, Ou Youning, and Hanyu also stepped forward from behind, standing shoulder to shoulder with Zheng Tian.
"You’re still as glib as ever. But it doesn’t matter."
Lin Wang did not imdiately take action, speaking calmly.
Ren Zhong shrugged, "Half a month ago, Captain Lin, you had high hopes for . We had just agreed on an alliance for Tanyuan, and my admiration for you was like an endless river, tumultuous like the Yellow River, unstoppable. I eagerly beca your reserve mber, dreaming of the big city. Why has your attitude changed upon your return? Did I do sothing wrong? By the way, why are only you two here, where are the others?"
While speaking, Ren Zhong’s peripheral vision discreetly flicked to the side.
In fact, his tactical helt’s display already showed that on a small hill several hundred ters away, Demolition Master Si Mawan was observing the situation from afar with binoculars.
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