Chapter 298
He Butan's words were probably trustworthy. At least, Lin Yi had good reason to believe him.
Ron had attacked earlier because he had recognized the mark on the back of Lin Yi's hand.
That alone suggested He Butan was telling the truth.
In other words, Lin Yi was now a lamb walking into a tiger's den. He had come straight to an enemy stronghold of his own accord.
After hearing this, Blind Cheng stood silently off to the side beneath his umbrella, having put away his Curio, the Horizontal Saber.
Liu Chuan frowned at He Butan but said little.
He Butan straightened his clothes, tightened his grip on the Fire-Tipped Spear, and smiled. "I don't need to explain your situation any further. Even if you don't go looking for them, they'll come looking for you. You're on your own."
With that, he turned toward the Motorcycle, swung himself onto it, and rode away.
Lin Yi stood in silence for a long while before finally speaking. "Old Liu, take the others..."
"Enough. You abandoned us once already. Want to do it again?"
Knowing what Lin Yi was about to say, Liu Chuan cut him off with a smile. "I know better than you how we should proceed. I'm the team captain, so stop telling us what to do."
"You..."
Lin Yi's expression immediately darkened.
As far as he was concerned, this was his own problem. The Desire Mother Tree's mark was on him, and he didn't want the others risking their lives alongside him.
Blind Cheng also stepped forward with a smile. "Don't forget, we're all on the same team."
With that, he headed toward the Bus, carrying his bamboo cane and holding up his umbrella.
Only Lin Yi and Liu Chuan remained.
Liu Chuan smiled. "Still trying to