Seeing the longing on Jin Lingfeng's face, Ye Kang had no doubt that if he refused, this guy would find a way to make trouble for him.
There was no helping it. He could only sigh and say, "My lord, I'll follow your orders."
"Hahahaha! Don't worry. As long as I get to fight insects, I'll take care of your problem. But remember what I said: you absolutely can't let Li Ben find out, or we'll both be in trouble."
"Understood."
"Then there's no time to waste. Let's set off now!"
"Now?"
Ye Kang was stunned. How could this spoiled young master be so quick to act?
Shi Motong immediately urged him as well. "Commandant, if you leave Wind Breath Valley without warning, Instructor Li will realize something's wrong."
Jin Lingfeng waved a hand. "Don't worry. Before I left, I put down a note saying I was craving something and had gone to find a bite to eat. I didn't say when I'd be back, so it'll be fine."
Hearing that, Shi Motong had nothing more to say. He could only look at Ye Kang. "Commander Ye, I can keep your subordinates settled. It's up to you..."
What else could Ye Kang say?
A chance to curry favor with his superior had landed right in front of him. Refusing again would be downright ungracious.
He could only nod. "Then we'll set off now. I don't know the way, though, so I'll have to rely on you, my lord."
Jin Lingfeng looked proud. "I'm always sneaking off to Black Fire Town for food. I know the place like the back of my hand."
"..."
Ye Kang no longer knew how to describe this guy. "Good-for-nothing" was practically the perfect fit.
The two of them parted from Shi Motong, put on black