Mole Gang

Because of Li Binhong, the atmosphere at the banquet was predictably awkward.

After Luo Yan arrived, Li Binhong finally showed up.

But as soon as he entered and saw Luo Yan wearing both a mask and a cloak, he frowned unconsciously, disgust flickering in his eyes.

His ensuing conversation with Luo Yan was hardly warm, sounding more like he was merely going through the motions.

Thus, when he got to the point and tried to recruit Luo Yan, Luo Yan naturally refused.

For one thing, he had never intended to stay at Blizzard Base or remain with Snow Wolf Company.

For another, judging from every angle, Li Binhong's attitude and conduct did not make him a good employer.

And third, Luo Yan's other identity, Red Ghost, already commanded powerful troops. There was no reason for him to work for Li Binhong.

So his refusal was perfectly understandable.

But Li Binhong did not see it that way. When Luo Yan rejected him, all he felt was fury. He thought Luo Yan looked down on him just as Gong Shou did.

He could tolerate being looked down on by Gong Shou, but a surface adventurer surnamed Luo had no right to look down on him, no matter how skilled he was.

Li Binhong immediately claimed that he was feeling unwell and left early, leaving Gong Shou in an awkward position.

And so the banquet ended hastily.

Gong Shou, at least, saw things through. After the banquet, he personally escorted Luo Yan back to the inn.

"I'm truly sorry, Mister Luo."

"Mister Li was unwell and left early. I apologize to you on his behalf."

Luo Yan shook his head, looked seriously at the man, and said, "The world is vast. There's nowhere you can't go."

"Why must you, Captain Gong, hang yourself