"Don't act rashly! This isn't the time to rebel!"
The others finally came to their senses and spoke to Wang Minzhu and the others with some anxiety.
Mu You said, "Listen well! From this day onward, my fate belongs to me, not heaven!"
As he spoke, he swept a leg sideways and sent the leader flying with a heavy kick.
Seizing the opportunity, Li Shengyuan immediately shot away, streaking into the distance like a meteor.
Mu You and the others glanced at him but paid him no further attention, fleeing swiftly in another direction.
"What do we do now?" The remaining men hurried over to help their leader up, exchanging helpless looks.
The leader's face alternated between red and white, fury burning in his eyes. "Forget those three traitors. Catching Li Shengyuan comes first!"
"But, boss... two of our brothers are dead, three have betrayed us, and some of those left are wounded. Even if we catch him, we probably won't be a match for him..."
"He is a Grand Artisan, after all!"
Of the mysterious men, only two remained completely unscathed. Even with their leader and the other two wounded men, they might not be able to handle Li Shengyuan.
"We still have to pursue him! Even if it costs us our lives, we must complete our assignment!" the leader declared loudly, sweeping a stern gaze over the remaining four. "What? Are you going to follow those three and disobey me too?"
The four hurriedly lowered their heads and said respectfully, "We wouldn't dare. But, boss, you..."
The leader took a deep breath. "Don't worry about me. Go!"
Hearing this, the four could only obey, leaving him in the desolate wilderness and pursuing Li Shengyuan along his escape route.
Now that their plot had been exposed, they did not