Two mountain peaks, facing each other.
Qi Lan looked at the brothers across the mountain in silence. Although they did not have much friendship with each other, they had at least been together for two or three years. It was not an exaggeration to say that they were brothers, but now it seemed that they could only be regarded as brothers. give up.
As for Xue Zhongjing, not to mention, he stood aside indifferently from beginning to end, without raising any questions about Ji Ning's decision.
No one feels comfortable when so many people die at once, because after all, people's hearts are made of flesh, and they all have consciences.
But Xue Zhongjing was worried that if they really rescued the person, they would be the unlucky ones next. The Huanglong Adventure Group alone would definitely not let them go. Even fools knew that there must be something hidden in their bodies. There is treasure!
Ji Ning sighed and patted Qi Lan on the shoulder, muttering softly: "It's not that we don't want to help, it's that there's really nothing we can do."
I don't know if I am comforting myself or him.
No one can imagine how much pressure he was under when he made the decision not to save people. Ji Ning was originally a very innocent and ordinary person. He had kindness and resentment in his heart. During this period, he went through all kinds of things in the world. He has grown up, but in the end he is still just a child under fifteen years old.
Not saving him would be equivalent to letting everyone in this underground palace die. He had no idea how many cultivators had entered this place and how many cultivators there were in the main spiritual vein, but he knew that these people would all die because of him. Die by decision.
No one can survive in front of these puppet behemoths.
"Let's go."
Ji Ning's eyes trembled slightly, as if he couldn't bear to look at the crowd on the other side of the cliff. Although they were far away, he could still feel the desire and hope for life conveyed by those dozens of pairs of eyes.
But if he had to risk death to save these strangers, he really couldn't do it.
He must survive intact.
Because he has more important things to do.
At the same time, when Jiang Hailiu on the cliff of the Wild Spirit Mountain saw Ji Ning and others turning around without saying a word, he seemed to understand the decision of several people. Even though his face turned pale with anger, he began to Swearing loudly:
"Qi Lan, you are not a fucking human!"
"It's okay if you don't save our two brothers. I know you have always looked down on me and you hate us, but Xiao Liuzi is your brother who has been with you through life and death many times. Can you just bear to watch them die!?"
"And Zhen Xixi, why don't you say a word for us brothers at this juncture? I've been good enough to you during this period. I'm afraid that you'll be cold and you'll be hot every day. You said you wanted to eat fresh pheasant in the middle of the night. I went out hunting for you, but you don’t like us brothers so you fished for us, and now you have the heart to watch us die!?”
As Jiang Hailiu spoke, he looked at Xue Zhongjing angrily:
"And you, Captain Xue, what did you say when you met us? You said that you would lead all the brothers in the regiment to become bigger and stronger together and enjoy glory and wealth!"
"What now? You ran away with others, leaving us brothers who have accompanied you through life and death to die. Do you still have any conscience?"
"me……"
Zhen Xixi lowered her head in shame, her turbulent chest rising and falling, feeling a little embarrassed by Jiang Hailiu's words.
It is true that she doesn't like Jiang Hailiu and Jiang Hailiu, or even all men except Qi Lan, but she just likes to enjoy the feeling of everyone surrounding her, so she often deliberately treats her in life. Others make some ambiguous actions or words, but do not give any substantial sweetness.
Over time, everyone will be firmly held in the palm of her hand, riding in front of and behind the saddle, like a licking dog chasing after its owner's butt.
But this is what she did, and she really never thought about harming anyone, it was just for fun, so when she saw that these licking dogs who had worked so hard for her were about to die, her conscience also was condemned.
How about... help?
Zhen Xixi hesitated and looked up at Qi Lan.
Of course the life of the licking dog is important, but it is also important whether Qi Lan is happy or not. The grudge between the latter and Jiang Hailiu is obvious. Moreover, even if there is no such relationship, she will still worry about Qi Lan because she helped other men. Happy to ignore myself.
At this moment, Qi Lan turned his head. When he looked at the blurry but familiar cheeks, his eye circles were slightly red, and he could only grit his teeth and turned his head.
Life and death matter.
Originally, he believed in Ji Ning because of gambling. At that time, he thought about asking his brothers to follow him, but no one believed him. Besides, even if they did stay, it might not be able to work.
Ji Ning said that the hope of being rescued was very slim.
So Qi Lan also turned his head.
Seeing that Qi Lan and others didn't respond, Jiang Hailiu gritted his teeth and could only place all his hopes on the silent Xue Zhongjing.
He whispered something to the crowd, and then the crowd on the other side began to cry in unison:
"Captain Xue, please find a way to save us. Don't forget that I blocked the knife for you!"
"That's right, Captain Xue, you can't just leave us behind. I've been with you for five years. When you brought me out of the village, you said you wanted me to return home to take care of my mother. Can you? You can’t leave me here!”
Among the crowd, many familiar faces came out crying, and the object of their cries all became Xue Zhongjing, because everyone had already seen that Qi Lan was unreliable.
Xue Zhongjing was silent, looking at the crowd opposite.
These people are all members of his adventure group.
Some people have been following him for a long time, while others, like Ji Ning, only joined after Xuntian Mansion blocked Xiushan.
But even so, a deep trusting relationship has been established between them, because he is really trustworthy. He always stands in front of danger and is not stingy when dividing benefits.
So until now, there are still many people who are willing to foolishly believe that he on the other side will find a way to save their lives.
But Xue Zhongjing himself didn't believe it.
"Genwa, I said it's good to let you return to your hometown with honor, but don't forget that I gave you enough money half a year ago to wash your hands in a golden basin, but you refused."
Xue Zhongjing said, his eyes became deep and deep, without any expression on his face.
"Lao You, you blocked the knife for me, but I remember the situation that day very clearly. It was just a group of ordinary horse thieves who attacked us. You clearly saw that that group of people did not pose any threat to us, but you went out of your way to You pretended not to notice, so you blocked the knife for me, and you just wanted to make me owe you a favor."
"And Liu Shan, you have indeed done a lot for the team, but I remember you said from the beginning that those who join us temporarily just because Xiushan is banned by Xuntian Mansion will have to split the benefits in half. Why is it that now a group leader is called more affectionate than his own father?"
Xue Zhongjing said in a lukewarm tone, and his cold gaze fell on everyone's face across the cliff, so many people lowered their heads with a guilty conscience.
It turns out that the group leader knows everything.
This adventure group looks like brothers and sisters, but in fact everyone in it has their own little thoughts, and they are secretly striving for the best interests for themselves. It is precisely because of this that they have been tied together for so long.
To put it bluntly, it's all just mutual use. Xue Zhongjing doesn't owe anyone anything.
It was really too much for him to risk his life to save him at this time.
"what about me?"
Among the crowd, Jiang Liuhai, who had been silent all this time, suddenly spoke, looking at Xu Xue Zhongjing with a pale and weak face.
He is one of the few people in this team who can be considered strong in combat. At the second stage and below, the only one who can steadily defeat him is Qi Lan. He has helped the adventure group win a lot of benefits.
Although he was only fighting for his own interests most of the time, in terms of conscience, he did not owe Xue Zhongjing anything. On the contrary, Xue Zhongjing had sacrificed his interests in order to appease Qi Lan or other people's interests. Many times, he was sure that he would not leave alone with this useless brother.
"You really don't owe me anything, or I should save you."
"But I'm sorry, I'm not the one with the ability to save people."
There was a hint of regret in Xue Zhongjing's calm tone, as if there was really nothing he could do.
Hearing these words, Jiang Liuhai's face turned pale again, and he fell to the ground helplessly. He had suffered serious injuries in order to protect his younger brother Jiang Hailiu in the battle just now, even if those giant puppet beasts couldn't find him. When it comes to them, he won't be able to hold on for long.
"Brothers, I'm sorry, Qi really doesn't have this ability."
"Jiang Hailiu, it's just a pity that I can't kill you with my own hands."
Qi Lan also said these words, turned around and followed Ji Ning, walking up the dangerous but only iron chain leading to the exit. Zhen Xixi also followed behind with her head lowered, Xue Zhongjing followed closely Followed by.
Everyone's figures disappeared from everyone's sight one after another, and the dissipated clouds and mist covered them back again. Jiang Hailiu and others' eyes widened, and they roared desperately. Some people scolded a few people for having no conscience, and some were heartbroken. The lungs began to cry, and some even knelt down and begged for mercy. As long as Xue Zhongjing found a way to rescue them, they could do whatever they wanted.
But neither Xue Zhongjing nor Qi Lan looked back.
Because Ji Ning in front has already completed half of the chain bridge.
High in the sky, the cold wind howled, and there was an abyss beneath the chain bridge. Even though a few people were accustomed to strong winds and waves, they were a little nervous. In addition, there were endless screams and begging for mercy from behind. Qi Lan, Xue Zhongjing and Zhen Xixi The steps were uncontrollable and unstable.
Only Ji Ning.
"What are you thinking about at this time?"
Qi Lan looked at Ji Ning in front of him in silence.
The young man's figure was calm and determined, walking on this dangerous chain bridge as if he were walking on flat ground, as if he was not affected by any external sounds.
Is he the kind of indifferent person without any emotion?
No, absolutely not.
Qi Lan knew Ji Ning, they were friends, and he knew that Ji Ning was definitely not that kind of person.
Perhaps, this young man walking in front is determined to bury everyone here.
He is the one who has endured the most and suffered the most!
