Published: March 2, 2025
Wen Yu was not a perfect person, and as a flawed individual, he was bound to make mistakes.
After the tragedy in Las Vegas, Wen Yu resolved not to let the gathering place become his burden, which is why he came to Beijing and the Eternal Sky City.
On one hand, it was because the demonic creatures in the Beijing gathering place clustered together, making it convenient for him to harvest and enhance his physical abilities.
On the other hand, his team always needed a stronghold. While others might manage just fine, Qin Shiyuan definitely couldn't handle an endless life of wandering. The safety of the Beijing gathering place made it Wen Yu's top choice.
However, after going through all the chaotic and absurd events, Wen Yu firmly admitted his mistake.
Going to the Demon Realm was definitely a hundred times better than staying in Beijing!
He accepted being killed by enemies whose strength far exceeded his own, but being schemed against and killed by Lin Haifeng would leave him restless even in death!
Hearing Wen Yu's words, Qin Tian nodded directly.
In Beijing, Qin Tian had been the one hurt the most.
In contrast, Yang Hong and Wang Fu Cai hesitated for a moment.
Seeing their expressions, Wen Yu immediately understood...
Humans always yearn for a stable life. After experiencing the gathering places in Las Vegas and Beijing, Wen Yu's future actions were easy to predict—he would undoubtedly lead a life of wandering with no fixed home.
It was likely not just Qin Shiyuan; even the relatively strong Yang Hong and Wang Fu Cai couldn’t endure the daily struggles and killings...
What’s more, to put it bluntly, just looking at the high-end red wine on Yang Hong's table indicated that both he and Wang Fu Cai were living quite well in Beijing...
"You two can stay here. Perfect, I need people to help me investigate the situation regarding the wars on Earth and the Beijing gathering place."
Yang Hong and Wang Fu Cai had been with Wen Yu for a while, and while their time together was not long or short, Wen Yu was not heartless. Since the two were unwilling to leave with him, he might as well do them a favor...
In truth, Wen Yu was also somewhat tired of the situation.
When he formed his team, he had valued their strength.
However, after obtaining the Heaven-Piercing Demon Vine and the soul battlefield, Wen Yu's overall strength had seen explosive growth. Now, even Qin Tian, who was a rank four, seemed like easy prey to Wen Yu...
What did it mean for them to stay by his side now?
A caretaker? A bodyguard?
Were they his Achilles' heel?
From the situation with Qin Shiyuan, it was clear they were!
The initial purpose of forming the team was to leverage external strength when his own was insufficient. Now, it seemed that this approach had become a constraint.
...
Hearing Wen Yu's words, Yang Hong and Wang Fu Cai exchanged glances and slowly nodded.
Wen Yu could even hear their breaths relax significantly...
It felt as if Lin Haifeng's earlier words echoed in his ears.
“Becoming enemies with Beijing might make even the Yang Hong and Wang Fu Cai you trust turn against you…”
No, there was no need to become enemies with Beijing...
When the choices one made infringed on others' interests, even if they outwardly complied with his arrangements—it would be because they feared his strength, yet secretly they might harbor all sorts of thoughts.
Human nature...
Was inherently complex.
This group...
Was originally loose.
And Wen Yu himself...
Was not the "true protagonist" exuding confidence with loyal subordinates!
Thus, in this world...
Ultimately, one must rely on oneself!!!
...
"Alright, that should be it. Yang Hong, I'll be staying here for the next couple of days, so arrange a place for me."
Between them, there was nothing urgent to discuss. After chatting about trivial matters, Wen Yu intentionally pretended to be tired, wanting to end this unproductive conversation.
"No problem, actually, when I first took over here, I had already arranged accommodations for everyone."
With a smile, Yang Hong led Wen Yu and Qin Tian out and up the stairs.