The two exchanged a glance and, in tacit understanding, asked no more.
Scarface changed the subject. "What do you think about tomorrow's daytime duty?"
Ye Kang thought for a moment. "It's the Commander's order. We'll find out when we get there."
"Aren't you afraid he has ulterior motives?"
"Sounds like you know something."
Ye Kang gave Scarface a meaningful look. Scarface said nothing more, only smiled mysteriously before leaving on his own.
The next morning.
The two gathered behind the camp tent right on time.
They were in decent shape, but the other four looked awful. Their faces were as pale as paper, and their bodies were so thin they looked as if they'd shrunk.
Ye Kang could tell at a glance that the Power Doubling Pill had nearly drained them of their blood and vital energy.
If they kept going in this state, even the Immortals couldn't save them.
Just then, Lian Hu Long arrived with the ten spearmen from the day before. Ma Tiandou followed behind him, bowing and scraping.
Lian Hu Long swept his gaze over everyone and smiled. "There's no need to be nervous. This is an Extra Mission. If you do well, you'll be rewarded."
Ye Kang suddenly raised his hand. "May I ask what the mission is, Commander?"
Everyone stared at him in astonishment.
A Corpse Mover actually dared to ask that?
Where did he get the nerve?
Ma Tiandou's face turned pale with anger. "You little bastard! Shut your damned mouth!"
Lian Hu Long raised a hand, cutting Ma Tiandou off.
He narrowed his eyes at Ye Kang, looking rather impressed. "Good question. I should tell you. A scout reported that a Sand Demon has Born Sentient. We can't let a menace like that grow. All you need to do is follow behind