Chapter 10: Collapsed
The topic shifted abruptly, but Wu Jinliang quickly understood, his eyes instantly lighting up. “He crippled his cultivation; in this wild, remote area, even if he wants to silence witnesses, he can’t possibly be without protection.
You’re dreaming, but since they won’t let us go either way, we definitely have to try if there’s a chance. What if it works?”
He was clearly a desperado too, unwilling to miss an opportunity to gamble.
“They’ve already sent word. Barring any accidents, people will arrive soon.
Let’s bypass them.” Shi Chun pointed to the canyon exit, indicating they should go around from the outside.
As he spoke, he moved to the edge of the opening and peeked out.
Wu Jinliang pulled off the cloth wrapped around his neck and stuffed it haphazardly into his pack.
He glanced at the corpses on the ground, then hoisted his blade and ran up to Shi Chun, complaining, “You, since we’re going back, why bother killing them? Aren’t you tired?”
“Their deaths here prove even more that we escaped.” Shi Chun tossed out the words and shot out, hurrying on his way.