One sentence from Luo Yan silenced the branch chiefs of the "Yellow Springs," especially the two he had never met before.
First, surprise flashed across their faces. Then came helplessness, followed by dejection.
Because Luo Yan's request was tantamount to demanding that they sever themselves completely from the "Yellow Springs."
Once they brought Luo Yan back to headquarters, it would be equivalent to betraying the "Yellow Springs." At that point, the only thing they could do was work for Luo Yan.
At the same time, they dared not betray him, because if they did, they would have nowhere to go.
It could be said that Luo Yan's seemingly simple request had tied these branch chiefs to him.
This included Zhu Dai and Yang Jing. Although the two had surrendered earlier, there was still a great deal of uncertainty in such a relationship.
Now, however, even Zhu Dai and Yang Jing no longer dared to change their minds.
"What? You're unwilling?"
Han Xu chimed in from the side. "Even if you refuse to lead the way, I know the route. I'll naturally take Mister Red Ghost to headquarters."
The moment he said this, the few branch chiefs felt utterly hopeless.
With Han Xu present, they no longer had any leverage with which to bargain with Luo Yan.
At last, Zhu Dai sighed softly. "There's no need to trouble Mr. Han. I know the way. I'll take Mister Red Ghost there."
Once Zhu Dai opened the breach, Yang Jing and the others also rushed to speak, lest Red Ghost form a bad impression of them.
Soon, the four of them reached an agreement. They were all willing to take Luo Yan to headquarters, and the matter was settled.
Several days later.
Luo Yan held a telescope.
On the other side of the