That was what he said.
But Gao Yingjie did not think Rank E, Squad 1 Demon Hunter Squad needed his protection.
After all, even when he had exhausted every means at his disposal, he had still been crushed by a demon god, while Ye Tian was already capable of killing one.
If they truly encountered danger, it was hard to say who would be protecting whom.
After leaving the Assassin Temple headquarters.
Ye Tian returned to the barracks alone.
"Why are none of you asleep yet?"
His companions had not rested. They had forced themselves to stay awake while waiting for his return.
Li Xin spoke gently. "Little brother, how could we sleep if you hadn't come back?"
"Exactly," Bai Xiaomo chimed in sweetly. "Commander, what reward did Demon Extermination Pass give us this time?"
Ye Tian raised a hand and gestured.
"Just fifty thousand merit points."
"So many?!"
Their delight was written all over their faces.
Yet Ye Tian shook his head, his expression utterly calm.
"That's already considered little. We charged into the Demon camp and forcibly rescued someone right under the noses of three demon gods."
Only then did the girls calm down.
Ye Tian was right.
This mission had been extraordinarily dangerous. Even a reward of fifty thousand merit points still felt somewhat inadequate.
Fortunately, there were the major gains from killing a demon god and seizing the Demon God's Crown.
Compared to that, the mission reward was hardly worth mentioning.
"Alright, that's more or less the situation." Ye Tian clapped his hands lightly. "Everyone worked hard on this mission. Rest properly for the next few days, and we'll divide the merit points after we wake up."
"Alright, Commander. Good night!"
None of the companions objected.
After replying softly, they each returned to their beds.
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