Everyone's eyes were fixed on the captain, complicated expressions on their faces.
To surround and kill this mutated beast, every one of them had paid a considerable price.
Not only had they consumed a large amount of spiritual energy, but some of them had also been injured.
If they gave up now, all their previous efforts would go to waste, and they were truly unwilling to accept that.
But the thought of forcefully taking it had only appeared in their minds for a second before being snuffed out.
Anyone capable of killing this mutated beast alone was absolutely far stronger than them.
If a conflict broke out, their side would inevitably suffer heavy casualties. No one wanted to see such an outcome.
Captain Chen Zhi took a deep breath, suppressed his complicated emotions, and waved to his companions beside him, speaking in a deep voice.
"You stay here for now. Don't act rashly, and don't say anything reckless."
He straightened his disheveled clothes, raised a hand to wipe the sweat and blood from his forehead, and tried to make his expression appear more composed. Then he started toward Lin Li.
When he reached a point three meters from Lin Li, Chen Zhi stopped and did not approach any farther, lest he arouse the other party's vigilance.
Lin Li looked at the group that had suddenly appeared, his gaze sweeping over the wounds on their bodies as he muttered inwardly.
These people are in terrible shape. They came chasing after it without even treating their wounds first. Aren't they afraid their injuries will worsen and become infected?
Chen Zhi forced a kind smile onto his face and took the initiative to greet him, his tone carrying a hint of courtesy.
"Hello, little brother. My name is Chen Zhi, and I'm the