Chapter 1540 - 774: Target Spotted?

Chapter 1540: Chapter 774: Target Spotted?

With a mindset of asking if you don’t understand and humbly seeking guidance, Li Kui asked Emily, "We’re about to raid the Beishi Mercenary Corps tonight, why aren’t you a bit scared?"

Anyway, Li Kui would know sooner or later, telling him now wouldn’t matter, Emily replied nonchalantly, "Why should I be scared, I’m not even going into the Beishi Mercenary Corps’ base."

Li Kui, upon hearing this, seemed to understand something and exclaimed, "Huh? You’re not going in?"

"Yeah, that’s how it’s supposed to be. I’d only cause trouble for Lin Beichen if I went in. I want to follow him, but he won’t let me." Emily responded with a bit of annoyance.

So Lin Beichen originally planned to go in alone?

Li Kui could only marvel at how daring Lin Beichen truly was.

Then suddenly, as if remembering something, Emily said, "He always did dangerous tasks alone before."

"But it’s better now, with you here."

"Yeah, I can help him." Li Kui assumed Emily would say this, so he said it first.

Who knew that upon hearing this, Emily burst out laughing, "You help him? You’d be lucky not to hold him back."

"Oh no, you can’t even hold him back." Emily explained.

Hmm?

Li Kui was filled with confusion.

Saying that dealing with the Beishi Mercenary Corps, he couldn’t help Lin Beichen, that’s possible, but why couldn’t he even hold them back?

But soon, he figured it out.

He also understood why Lin Beichen didn’t take Emily inside.

The main point isn’t how much help he can be, or Emily’s inability to help.

The key is, if they encounter danger inside, Lin Beichen might directly abandon Emily, while with him, he might not even think twice before retreating.

Thinking of this, Li Kui felt more and more like he didn’t want to live anymore.

When one is idle, time flies, especially thinking about having to do such dangerous things, Li Kui just felt like time "whooshed" past.

The time for action was almost upon them.

But he still hadn’t found a chance to escape.

Lin Beichen, having packed up the weapons, said, "To avoid exposing our location, we won’t drive to the Beishi Mercenary Corps’ base."

"We’ll walk over, it’s not that far anyway."

"Alright, but if I can’t walk anymore, you’ll have to carry me." Emily said playfully.

Li Kui was speechless, 10 kilometers is not far?

Moreover, these two seemed intent on flaunting their affection in front of him.

This place really isn’t for anyone to stay.

Li Kui was full of regret, almost to the point of tears.

But where in the world is there a medicine for regret?

Under the cover of darkness, the three quietly left Wood Stone Town, heading towards the Beishi Mercenary Corps.

A 10-kilometer journey, if walked quickly, would take about two hours.

So Lin Beichen and they had to quicken their pace.

Li Kui quietly followed behind, suddenly having an idea, thinking: Could this be my chance to escape?

Find an excuse of being unable to walk, slowly fall behind, and then sneak away.

Yes, that’s the plan, this way I can definitely escape their "clutches."

Thinking of this, Li Kui couldn’t help but smile, feeling that he was too clever, too prudent.

Luckily, he hadn’t run around before, which made Lin Beichen and the others drop their guard against him.

But to fall behind, he’d better wait until Emily was tired.

Otherwise, a big man like himself isn’t even a match for a woman, never mind what others think, he’d feel ashamed.

Thus, the three walked in silence.

Mainly because talking while rushing takes too much energy, so they mutually agreed to remain silent.

They had been running for almost an hour when Emily was too tired to continue.

She looked at Lin Beichen, gasping for air, unable to say a word.

It’s not that she didn’t want to speak, she was just too tired to have the energy to do so.

However, she knew clearly that just by stopping and looking at Lin Beichen like this, he’d know exactly what she wanted to do.

Sure enough, Lin Beichen said nothing, just moved in front of Emily, bent down, and turned his back to her.

The meaning couldn’t be clearer, he was going to carry her.

Seeing Lin Beichen standing in front of her, Emily didn’t hesitate at all and jumped onto his back.

Even though he was carrying a soft body on his back, Lin Beichen had no idle thoughts.

His gaze turned to Li Kui beside him.

At this moment, seeing Emily too tired to run, Li Kui thought the opportunity to escape had finally come, feeling both gleeful and extremely nervous.

After all, this was the last chance; if they ran for another half hour, they would reach the Beishi Mercenary Corps’ base.

Then seeing Lin Beichen turning towards him, Li Kui was so nervous he couldn’t even speak.

He could only disguise his inner unease by gasping for air.

Lin Beichen seemed to immediately see through Li Kui’s little schemes, feeling slightly amused.

He thought if you wanted a chance to run, you should have taken it earlier, now we’re at the crucial point, whether you want to or not, you might not even get the chance.

Then, Lin Beichen said, "You go ahead and lead the way."

On the surface, Li Kui remained calm, nodding gently, but in his heart, it was like a torrent with waves surging.

Could he have discovered my intention?

It shouldn’t be, I never showed any signs of not wanting to go to the Beishi Mercenary Corps.

But if he hasn’t discovered it, why else would he take precautions against me, making me go in front?