Published: February 12, 2025
Husky sat in a dim corner, polishing a gleaming straight sword. This was a piece of Crimson Condensation Equipment crafted by Ye Zhongming himself. Now, Husky was equipped with a complete set of Crimson Condensation Equipment.
Next to him sat Jie Kui. The two remained silent, each waiting. After a moment, some commotion was heard outside, and Ye Zhongming arrived with He and five other long void water clan members.
“Boss!” Outside, both Husky and Jie Kui called out to Ye Zhongming.
Ye Zhongming nodded and introduced the five long void water clan members besides He.
“Lord Ling, are these... people?” A long void water clan elder frowned. Although he didn't say it outright, it was clear he found it hard to believe in this combination of people.
It wasn’t surprising that he questioned it. With only nine people participating in such a covert and dangerous operation, and most of them having a fuleira below ten thousand, wasn’t this a joke?
“Lord Ling, we respect the chieftain's decision, but we cannot just stand by and watch our already sparse clan members go to their deaths. If today's operation is solely up to these people, then I'm sorry, we cannot participate.”
Another long void water clan member was even more intense, looking quite dissatisfied with Ye Zhongming.
There had always been murmurs of discontent within the long void water clan regarding their loyalty to Ye Zhongming. Still, out of respect and hope for He, they had kept it buried.
Of course, they had also seen the achievements Ye Zhongming had made, and the protection he provided during this phase was acknowledged; though it couldn't be said they were particularly loyal, they were not entirely opposed either.
However, at this critical moment, they had to prioritize the interests of the long void water clan.
He opened her mouth to say something, but was stopped by Ye Zhongming.
“Do I look like a fool to you?” Ye Zhongming asked the remaining elites of the long void water clan.
“What do you mean?” The elder’s face was displeased.
“Or a madman?” Ye Zhongming continued.
This time, the long void water clan members began to understand, and they fell silent.
“Your lives are not the only valuable ones; mine is equally so. In fact, in this universe, most lifeforms might consider my life even more valuable.”
“I particularly dislike it when my subordinates question me after I’ve already made a decision, so there shouldn’t be a next time.”
Ye Zhongming spoke without any politeness. Honestly, if it weren't for He’s presence, he might have been even harsher and more cutting.
“Since I have chosen to pledge loyalty to Zhong Ming, I hope you will do the same. Our long void water clan has already reached this point; even if we face extinction in the end, I am willing to follow Zhong Ming. Do you understand what I mean?”
At this moment, He had to stand up and make a statement, but her words sounded somewhat ambiguous.
Ye Zhongming said nothing further, looking at He and asking, “Did you bring it?”
“I did...” He handed Ye Zhongming a box the size of two palms, her tone hesitant, “But... can this really work?”
Ye Zhongming smiled, “Trust my physique. Besides, these are urgent times; if we don’t take some risks, how can we achieve a favorable situation for ourselves?”
He fell silent for a moment and said no more, turning around to hand some medicines to Jie Kui and Husky.
The three began to take these medicines under the watchful eyes of the long void water clan members.
Husky and Jie Kui had two types of medicines before them, one to enhance overall physical quality and the other to boost primordial power.
These were premium medicines from the long void water clan, one at the fifth tier, the other at the sixth tier, exceedingly precious.
Their actual value surpassed their tiers since medicines that could permanently enhance attributes are usually priceless.
After they consumed them, their connected machines began displaying fuleira.