"Since you've found the problem, Master Sun, sorry for the trouble, but could you tell us how to break this spirit array?" Fang Lei swallowed his pride and spoke sincerely to Sun Dexing.
Sun Dexing smiled. "To break this spirit array, we must find its core. But the core is extremely difficult to locate. It's not something we can find in a moment."
After speaking, Sun Dexing glanced at Li Pai beside him and continued, "Li Pai invited me here to resolve this situation. If I manage to break this spirit array, the military merit should go to Li Pai, shouldn't it?"
Fang Lei's expression changed at once.
Li Pai immediately laughed. "Of course! But if Captain Fang doesn't want us to break it, we'll leave right now."
Li Pai's words were cunningly chosen. If Fang Lei agreed, then once the spirit array was broken, he would effectively be kicked out of the running.
He would have no part in the Kirin Organization's year-end military merit awards.
That was the last thing Fang Lei wanted to see.
But if Fang Lei refused, Li Pai could use that excuse to file a damning report against him with their superiors.
Disregarding civilian safety and obstructing Li Pai from breaking the spirit array—that charge alone would be enough to get Fang Lei thrown out.
Seeing Fang Lei's expression darken, Li Pai chuckled. "Captain Fang, have you made up your mind? We can't wait any longer. The longer we delay, the farther this fog will spread. When that happens, none of us can shoulder the responsibility."
Fang Lei's shifting expression made it clear that he was struggling fiercely inside, caught in a dilemma.
After a long while, Fang Lei let out a deep sigh, apparently having made his decision. "Then please proceed, Master Sun.