Chapter 902: Chapter 902 - 413: Not That Simple (3)

"Too much bullying!"

Ling Huxiang couldn’t hold back on the spot, but Dong Xingzhou quickly stopped him.

The rest of the team was also emotionally charged.

Is this what they call the condition for staying? Isn’t this using them as cannon fodder? Run into demons and let them go first, while Zuo Caicai’s people sit back and enjoy protection. Does such a good thing exist in this world?

"Think carefully before you speak. Let me remind you, as you go further, it won’t just be demons or spirits you encounter. There are other cities with great powers and masters. Do you have the qualifications to reach the goal, the qualifications to compete for those artifacts?"

Sounds great, but isn’t the condition just to make us black slaves!

Fang Yu’s face darkened slightly, he turned back to look at Ling Huxiang.

The latter stared coldly at him, shaking his head slightly.

I understood.

Facing Zuo Caicai head-on, Fang Yu said in a deep voice.

"Lord Zuo Caicai’s condition is too harsh, we’re not worthy of it. In that case, we’ll just leave!"

Having said that, Fang Yu turned around and was ready to call the team to retreat from this place.

The next instant, a cold aura suddenly locked onto Fang Yu, causing his movements to freeze instantly.

"When did I say... you can leave?"

Left Caicai’s terrifying aura was constantly released.

Her body floated slightly, looking down at Fang Yu and others.

"Since you do not cooperate, you are competitors. My Zuo Family has never been soft on competitors."

Battle, on the verge of breaking out.

Cold sweat slid from Fang Yu’s forehead.

He could almost foresee that this would be a one-sided massacre.

And besides him, even Ling Huxiang might not escape alive!

Zuo Lv, you have harmed me!

I thought following your mark would protect us as we proceeded, but I didn’t expect it to be the Ghost Gate!

Fang Yu’s heart felt bitter. He faced Zuo Caicai, already preparing [Three Thousand Wood-Blood Jutsu].

Let’s risk one move to see, if it doesn’t work, retreat, leaving Ling Huxiang and the team behind.

But, better them than me, I still want to live...

"Cai Niang!"

Just at the moment before the battle erupted, Zuo Lv suddenly shouted loudly.

Fang Yu and Zuo Caicai’s eyes scanned over, seeing Zuo Lv somehow had stabbed the dagger into her chest a bit, bleeding.

This move made Zuo Caicai obviously flinch for a moment.

"Lv’er, what are you doing!" She shouted sternly.

"Let them go! Diao Deyi followed because he trusts me, and now you want to kill him, how can I, Zuo Lv, face the world later! How can my Zuo Family have the face to claim one of the Five Great Families!" Zuo Lv shouted angrily like a rebellious period.

At this time, Zuo Caicai also noticed that Hei Ao, not far from Zuo Lv, had black patterns crawling all over him, quietly entering combat state.

The surrounding Hei Family members were also tense, ready to act once the battle broke out.

Without the suppression from the Hei Family Elder, the leader of this team had quietly changed.

All along, the Hei Family members were actually doing what Fang Yu and others were about to do, paving the way and killing demons for the Zuo Family.

Dissatisfaction accumulated all the way, and now it’s the chance to explode.

Looking at the Zuo Family members, in previous times, under the leadership of the Hei Family Elder, they also undertook similar tasks, so they were indeed injured and not in good condition.

Once the fight breaks out, the Foolish Underworld members will surely be wiped out, and the Hei Family members will suffer heavy casualties, but the Zuo Family won’t fare better either, it will indeed be mutual destruction!

Thinking of this, Zuo Caicai’s expression suddenly softened.

"Enough... enough! I didn’t expect you to be so devoted to this man, alright, I’ll let them join the team, rotate with the Hei Family for the task of defending the perimeter. If we encounter Great Demons, formidable enemies, we, the Zuo Family, will take care of it. Can you accept this condition? Foolish Underworld members."

The final query was directly directed at Fang Yu.

For a moment, everyone’s attention focused on Fang Yu.

Ling Huxiang obviously entered a state of rapid thinking, then slightly nodded to Fang Yu.

Dong Xingzhou, Zhu Huida, and others all maintained a hostile, cautious distance from the Zuo Family members.

Hei Ao was also frowning at Fang Yu, unsure of Fang Yu’s choice. The choice would bring differing dynamics to the third-party external force here.

The Hei Family needed this external force to bring change.

But he also cared about Fang Yu’s life, so did not intervene.

Zuo Lv was also looking at Fang Yu with guilt and remorse, along with a hint of pleading.

Clearly, Zuo Lv didn’t have much authority in the Zuo Family.

Retreat, or not retreat.

That was the question.

To retreat would trigger a chaotic battle, life, and death unpredicted.

Not to retreat would lead to becoming a lackey, jointly bearing the risks with the Hei Family.

Weighing the pros and cons, Fang Yu finally made a decision, cupping his fists.

"In that case, I ask Lord Zuo Caicai to look after us."

Was this... a compromise?

Zuo Caicai showed appreciation on her face.

Disappointment crossed Hei Ao’s face.

Zuo Lv breathed a sigh of relief, the suicidal dagger was quickly taken away by the maids who tended to her wound.

As for the teammates behind Fang Yu, their emotions were clearly unsettled, but soon chose to follow orders, sheathing their swords one after another.

"I hope Lord Zuo Caicai will keep the promise. If encountering strong enemies, please deal with them personally." Fang Yu said meaningfully.

Zuo Caicai then laughed twice.

"No problem, no problem, come, brothers of Foolish Underworld, come in quickly, sit by the campfire, and warm and rest. Gather your spirits because we must continue our journey tomorrow morning."

Laugh now.

There will, be a time when your health isn’t good, then let’s see if I go after you to finish it!

[Zuo Caicai: 5508/6513.]

Fang Yu watched the health bar above her head, thought quietly.

Fang Yu’s team gradually sat down to rest.

The Hei Family members also returned to resting statuses from being tense.

Though they missed the opportunity for desperate risking, they gained a team to share their risks.

In a sense, it eased their pressure.

Whether this result is good or bad remains unclear.

"Zuo Lv."

Fang Yu sat next to Zuo Lv, looking at the girl who nearly died saving him, feeling somewhat complicated.

But Zuo Lv herself, however, said with a smile.

"See! Am I loyal enough!"

Fang Yu smiled.

"I owe you a favor then, if you need help, feel free to ask!"

"Do I need your favor? So nagging! Get lost!"

Zuo Lv playfully kicked Fang Yu but moved the wound, coughing blood.

The handmaid beside, frightened, quickly pulled Fang Yu aside to attend to her.

Fang Yu sighed, leaving behind a wound medicine prepared by Ding Hui, then walked towards Hei Ao’s side.