Chapter 348: Lu Yuan: I was still discovered!

He stared straight at Wang Qingyang.

Wang Qingyang rubbed his nonexistent eyes again, his gaze profoundly deep, yet the meaning of his words remained polite and aloof.

"Our formation isn't temporary; it was created through other methods, and the price we paid is enormously great."

The soldiers who had been squatting in the rear had somehow stood up.

Their faces were grim, yet they still walked over and stood behind Wang An and Wang Qingyang.

One could tell they were young, with both males and females.

Perhaps because of the recent battle, they all had injuries of varying degrees.

Wang An and Wang Qingyang were no different.

Lu Yuan was thinking.

If we follow the method Wang An described, they sacrificed everything, including their lives, to create this formation.

Wang An and Wang Qingyang were no different.

"Speaking of which, Mr. Lu Yuan, where are you headed? Why not join us?"

Lu Yuan waved his hand.

"No need, I can handle it myself."

After saying that, Lu Yuan bid farewell and prepared to leave.

He didn't want to say anything, after all, it was their decision.

Since they've decided, they must pay the corresponding price.

Many things cannot be interfered with by outside forces.

And that external force is Lu Yuan himself.

Wang An and Wang Qingyang took in Lu Yuan's helplessness before he turned around.

They have seen many people.

They have seen those who, for personal gain, slaughtered many civilians.

Even cultivators are the same.

But the person before them cherishes the soldiers, even if they are not his own, his eyes full of helplessness.

It seemed as if Wang An, Wang Qingyang, and the others were not strangers, but his own soldiers.

Just as Lu Yuan's figure was about to vanish from everyone's sight.

Wang Qingyang's voice came from behind.

"Mr. Lu Yuan, why not travel with us?"

Lu Yuan…… felt he was going to be used as a blade.

Could it be that I'm mistaken?

"If there's something, Mr. Lu Yuan can leave first."

"You have something you want me to help with, right?"

Upon saying that, the two looked at each other.

Wang An and Wang Qingyang never expected Lu Yuan to agree so quickly.

As if no thought were needed.

Lu Yuan? Weren't you the ones who invited me?

I happen to be able to go look for the base, killing two birds with one stone!

After a long while, Wang An nodded and said: "Yes, we indeed have something we want to get away from you."

"What is it? Tell me."

"Before we arrived here, we received a message that we need to destroy a base; the base is not large, but its weapons are not to be underestimated."

"So… we want to invite you to help."

Lu Yuan fell silent.

Good, good, good—just as I thought, they're using him like a gun.

"So, you want me to help you?"

"Mm." Wang An nodded.

Lu Yuan? No need to admit it so quickly.

I really don't want to be used as a gun.

Forget it, anyway it's not the first time I've helped.

Whether early or late, I still have to help.

Moreover, he can't just watch these soldiers die, can he?

Seeing those soldiers feels like seeing his own comrades.

Facing the soldiers' sacrifice.

Lu Yuan felt heavy-hearted.

He didn't want those soldiers to die at the hands of those despicable people.

Especially those benefactors who had helped them—this pack of beasts wouldn't let them off!

Little Cherry Blossom! Before, we couldn't kill you.

Now, we can let them be utterly wiped out!

Thinking that, he looked at Wang An and Wang Qingyang: "Good, I agree, you lead the way."

After hinting, he placed both hands behind his head, holding a stalk of dogtail grass in his mouth, and walked forward.

Seeing this, Wang An and Wang Qingyang quickly signaled the soldiers to follow.

Wang Qingyang then ran to the front and directly grabbed Lu Yuan.

"Brother, brother, we've taken the wrong position."

Lu Yuan??? How would I know which one is it?

Lu Yuan remained silent, speechless, utterly speechless!

A gentle breeze blew, stirring Lu Yuan's hair.

It also stirred his speechless expression, making his face look even worse.

"Oh dear, don't worry."

"We won't screw over Mr. Lu Yuan."

Lu Yuan...... am I afraid you'll screw me over?

Am I that kind of person?

Good question, he definitely isn't that kind of person—as if!

"Alright, alright, whatever Brother says goes."

Wang Qingyang lowered his brows and eyes, his gaze full of smiles.

Seeing this made Lu Yuan's hairs stand on end!

Lu Yuan? What did I say? I didn't say anything at all.

Don't look at him like that! He's a bit scared!

Oh no, it feels like we've walked into a wolf's den!

What to do, waiting online, pretty urgent.

The group passed through a long stretch of forest.

Meanwhile, Lu Yuan inquired about the situation here.

Upon hearing that, the other party immediately nodded and said, "We are dispatched here to investigate."

"By the way, let's check out the situation here."

"Just..."

Wang Qingyang's voice turned somewhat helpless.

Even his words became much more silent.

They are not only tasked with reconnaissance; after they were crushed by the Little Cherry Blossoms,

Their duty shifted from offense to detection.

To detect any dangers nearby.

But for some reason, the danger not only didn't end,

but instead became even more terrifying.

If you ask why, they actually don't know either.

They suspect it might be related to the Gu tribe.

But the Gu tribe isn't large; those outcomes aren't considered elite, and most of them are actually half‑trained Little Cherry Blossoms.

It's even less likely they'd massacre so many of their own kin!

Could it be……

They actually have a hypothesis.

They think the Little Cherry Blossom people did it on purpose, deliberately letting this group die to cultivate the Gu insect recorded in history.

That Gu insect is incredibly strong.

With it, even on the battlefield, destroying a nation would be more than enough.

If you ask how they know this,

they obtained the information from the dead warriors and thus inferred it.

They want to return and report the information.

But…… their identity cannot be exposed, nor can it be spread.

Now the warriors are dead, the rear is isolated and helpless; they can only shuttle back and forth here.

There's nothing they can do!

Wang An and Wang Qingyang can only watch helplessly as their comrades collapse one after another.

They cannot be saved!

Such agony torments his state of mind.

Even though they appear harmless, desireless, and calm.

In reality, their inner anxiety and collapse have reached the peak.

As captains, they cannot reveal this feeling.

Otherwise…… the aftermath would likely end in disaster!

They must survive! They must perfectly complete the mission!

Must! Must!

No room for doubt or opposition.

Otherwise…… truly, no one would complete the mission.

This is why they invited Lu Yuan.

Especially seeing Lu Yuan cherish his soldiers made them more determined to invite him.

Lu Yuan also happened to want to investigate the matter; it's not urgent, so he can go help.

As for how he helps, that's up to him.

Lu Yuan showed a faint smile.

He actually could just slack off.

Slacking off makes him happy. (End of chapter)