Chapter 576: Chapter 575: Remember, This Is the Last Time! (Second Update)
Enjoying the tranquil and prosperous life, Yun Ran had no idea that the other groups who had been with them in Death Mountain were still trapped inside, unable to get out.
Arthur’s team, when leaving, carried many things, which considerably slowed down their journey.
Seeing a few more subordinates collapse without warning, his expression became grimmer than ever.
The climate of Death Mountain was really terrible; they would be walking, and rain would fall without any warning.
And the raindrops and the mist around were actually poisonous; even though they wore professional protective masks, they still suffered some effects.
Looking at the Thousand Paper Cranes still diligently leading their way, Arthur couldn’t help but feel grateful that he had approached Yun Ran with a friendly attitude at the start, out of caution.
The Thousand Paper Cranes guided them, avoiding the Insect Valley, the swamp, the rivers with piranhas...
If it weren’t for the Thousand Paper Cranes leading them, they might have all perished by now.
"Captain, I’ve asked the guys, and those who collapsed all feel weak and sore; I suspect these things we took out might have issues!"
Arthur actually had a vague suspicion in his heart when his subordinate spoke, but they couldn’t just abandon the mission.
"Ask everyone to hold on; we’ll do a thorough checkup when we return to see if they inhaled the poison by accident or if they have been affected by these things..."
There was one more thing Arthur didn’t say: if these things they took out were really as he suspected, he definitely wouldn’t let it go.
They were indeed risking their lives for money, but if the employer had concealed risks from the start, bringing along items with strong radiation or other lethal factors.
Even if they were from the Jiang Family, he would kill them without hesitation; no one could turn them into scapegoats without paying the price!
His subordinate sensed the murderous intention in Arthur’s tone and was immediately assured.
"Don’t worry, Captain, I will make sure they wear another layer of protective gear."
As he spoke, his gaze subtly turned to the Thousand Paper Cranes hovering in mid-air as they rested.
"Captain, do you think that Lady Yun knows something, which is why she only sent a Thousand Paper Crane to guide us?"
He no longer doubted the guiding abilities of the Thousand Paper Cranes; as they say, know the whole by examining the part — just a small crane could have such capability.
The owner of the Thousand Paper Cranes, Lady Yun, must be unfathomable.
"Does it matter if she knows? We have no relations with her; she was willing to let the Little Paperman guide us, which is already more than most."
Would you, someone completely unrelated, stand up for them or even take risks on their behalf?"
His subordinate was immediately rendered speechless, knowing well that his answer would be no.
They, who lived on the edge of danger, adhered to the principle of clear transactions, and regardless of how pitiful someone was, as long as there was no monetary relationship.
Even if a person was stabbed to death right in front of him, he wouldn’t spare a glance.
"From now on, regarding Lady Yun’s matters, everyone must keep their mouths shut after leaving this place!"
Arthur had a hunch that they would have more interactions with Lady Yun in the future, but he instinctively didn’t want anyone to know this.
Arthur, who constantly danced on the brink of danger, had great trust in his sixth sense.
"Don’t worry, Captain, my brothers have the tightest lips."
They underwent rigorous training, and those with loose lips were long gone.
On the other side, Wanqi Yu was also navigating Death Mountain with his clan.
"Master, the lady might have already left; without the Blood Worm guiding us, we can’t find her."
More importantly, the supplies they had brought were genuinely insufficient; they had planned for a quick mission and only brought enough for a few days.
Wanqi Yu’s Godslayer Sword suddenly slashed at a nearby tree, and a tree only three or four meters tall was split in half.
Then, a stream of bright red sap, like human blood, flowed out, looking quite eerie.
Wanqi Yu withdrew the Godslayer Sword, and only then did his people see a few seemingly withered vines disguised on the ground not far away.
"This tree actually eats people? And it can disguise itself!"
The clan members couldn’t help but gasp, feeling increasingly that they should leave; the life in Death Mountain, which had been quiet for a while, seemed to be stirring trouble again.
"Master, we must leave here as soon as possible!"
The speaker felt a slight blame towards Yun Ran in their heart.
When she left, even if she didn’t take them, she should have at least informed them.
Leaving so quietly worried them so much, fearing something might happen to her in Death Mountain.
The Wanqi Family had a cooperative relationship with Mr. Shen, and repaying the kindness Mr. Shen showed to their leader was natural.
However, if the other side was always on guard against them, then their efforts would seem a bit laughable.
Wanqi Yu naturally detected a hint of dissatisfaction in his clansmen’s words.
His gaze turned cold: "If I hear any disrespect toward my sworn sister again, you’ll return to the Wanqi Family on your own!"
In Wanqi Yu’s heart, Shen Jun was like a father, and Yun Ran, who had never enjoyed fatherly love, was naturally his sister.
A sister he felt he owed a great deal, and even to a loyal clansman, Yun Ran must be respected!
The clansman was startled by Wanqi Yu’s intensity, quickly kneeling on one knee: "Master, I dare not do it again, please don’t drive me away!"
Wanqi Yu shifted his gaze, and after a while, when the cold sweat soaked the clansman’s back.
He spoke lightly: "Get up, remember, don’t make this mistake again!"
The other clan members, hearing the warning in his words, quickly bowed: "Yes, I will remember."
Wanqi Yu took out the Blood Ball again, and the little worm inside was dead beyond revival, even the Blood Ball had dulled significantly.
The dimmed Blood Ball indicated that Yun Ran was very far from them.
He hadn’t revealed his identity to Yun Ran, so her caution was justified.
Before, even when Yun Ran suspected his and Master Ming’s identity, she hadn’t taken advantage, not disposing of them hastily.
This was enough to prove that Yun Ran not only had extraordinary skills but was also an upright person who could protect herself just fine.
Wanqi Yu sighed softly, "Let’s go!"