pjbooks Chapter 92. I said he died exactly how he died! Understand?
Chapter 92. I said he died exactly how he died! Understand?
The sudden sound of footsteps instantly extinguished the atmosphere that had just eased.
Mu Wanqing's body stiffened abruptly, her relaxed nerves tightening again.
She turned abruptly, looking towards the entrance to the deep passageway, her eyes filled with wariness and doubt.
Chen Yifan reacted almost instinctively, his figure flickering as he silently blended into his surroundings.
Even their aura was perfectly concealed.
[Mimicry and disguise] made him a real ghost.
The footsteps grew closer.
Soon, a fully armed squad came into view.
There were five people in total, led by a middle-aged man with a stern face.
They were dressed in matching black combat uniforms.
Well-equipped and exuding a fierce aura, they were clearly elites selected from among the best.
He looked rather disheveled.
The group was very cautious, but when they saw the scene inside the cave, they were all stunned.
The scene was one of utter devastation: the withered remains of giant trees and the unconscious members of the "Blazing Execution Team".
And... Mu Wanqing, standing amidst the ruins, her face pale, blood still stained her lips, yet her posture still upright.
"Young Miss!"
The man in the lead exclaimed in surprise and rushed forward, his voice filled with anxiety and concern.
"Are you alright?!"
"Old K? What took you so long to get here?"
When Mu Wanqing saw who it was, her tense nerves finally relaxed a little, but her tone carried a hint of reproach.
"I'm sorry, young lady!"
The man called Old K looked guilty.
"On our way here, we encountered a massive landslide, completely blocking the only passage. It took us almost an hour to use explosives to reopen the road!"
Rock collapse?
Mu Wanqing's brows furrowed almost imperceptibly.
Chen Yifan, who was hiding in the shadows, had a sudden thought.
What a coincidence!
It didn't collapse earlier or later, but it just happened to collapse after Wei Ze entered, completely blocking their escape route.
This doesn't seem like an accident.
Was this Wei Ze's doing?
Very likely!
"What... exactly happened here?"
Old K's eyes darted around, scanning the entire battlefield, his shock beyond measure.
"This...this is the BOSS? You...killed it? Where are Young Master Wei Ze and the others?"
Mu Wanqing's mind raced.
The next second, his face showed just the right amount of exhaustion and indignation.
"Wei Ze... he's too arrogant."
Mu Wanqing's voice was slightly hoarse.
"After receiving my distress signal, he insisted on showing off despite my advice."
"As a result, he severely underestimated the BOSS's strength and suffered a devastating mental shock as soon as the battle began, and went insane on the spot."
Old K and his teammates all wore expressions of "I knew it!"
Wei Ze's arrogance and recklessness were well-known within the Chamber of Commerce.
"In the chaos of battle, Wei Ze, who had lost his mind, was unfortunately pierced through the throat by the BOSS's root... and died on the spot."
A perfectly timed sadness flashed in Mu Wanqing's eyes.
"His team also collapsed instantly, suffering heavy casualties."
"It was I who, at the last moment, took over the remaining people, found the BOSS's weakness, and finally used all my trump cards to barely kill it."
Her words were perfectly watertight.
The horrific scene at the scene is the best proof.
Zhao Hu and the others were seriously injured and unconscious. She herself was also depleted of spiritual energy and mentally damaged. The frost giant had also disappeared without a trace.
All of this points perfectly to an extremely fierce and arduous battle.
Wei Ze's death was characterized as a "self-inflicted" "death in battle."
After listening, Old K and the others looked at Mu Wanqing with admiration and respect.
Despite being in such dire straits, the young lady did not give up.
Instead, they turned the tide.
Leading the remaining troops, we defeated the BOSS!
What courage and boldness!
"Quick! Save them!"
Old K immediately gave the order.
The team members responsible for treatment quickly stepped forward and began to provide professional treatment for Zhao Hu and the others.
Just then, one of the team members seemed to have noticed something and exclaimed in surprise:
"Captain! There...there's another survivor here! It's a student!"
All eyes were drawn to it.
In an inconspicuous corner, a boy was curled up in a ball, covering his head and trembling.
He was filthy, and his combat uniform on his back was corroded and tattered, revealing bloody wounds.
He looked like a terrified quail.
This person was none other than Chen Yifan, who had quietly appeared when no one was paying attention.
"he……"
Old K looked at Mu Wanqing with suspicion.
"A little kid."
Mu Wanqing explained with a look of "disdain".
"He wasn't very strong and was a coward. He hid after the battle started, but surprisingly, he survived."
This explanation is reasonable.
A student who can survive on the BOSS battlefield can only do so through good luck and skillful dodging; there's no other reason.
Chen Yifan perfectly followed her words. When his teammates helped him up, his legs were still weak and he could barely stand.
He spoke haltingly, his voice trembling with a mixture of adoration and lingering fear:
"That...that monster...waaaah...thankfully I have this older sister...this older sister is so amazing...she's like a goddess..."
This exaggerated yet somewhat sincere performance made Old K feel disgusted.
Despite his disdain, he still nodded to his subordinates.
One of the team members understood and patted Chen Yifan on the shoulder with sympathy.
I handed him a chocolate bar to replenish his energy.
Mu Wanqing looked at his dramatic expression, and the veins on her forehead twitched involuntarily.
This guy... he's a real talent.
Just then, Zhao Hu, who had been revived by the advanced healing potion, slowly opened his eyes.
He stared blankly at the stranger in front of him, then at his companion being bandaged.
Finally, his gaze fell upon the body of his captain, which was covered by a white sheet.
"team leader……"
Zhao Hu's eyes instantly reddened.
"Vice Captain Zhao Hu, you're awake."
Old K walked over and said in a deep voice.
"The young lady has already told me everything. Young Master Wei Ze... sacrificed himself for the honor of the Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber of Commerce will never forget your bravery."
Zhao Hu was a rough man with a straightforward personality.
He struggled to sit up, glanced at Mu Wanqing not far away, his eyes filled with complex emotions.
There was resentment and unwillingness, but more than anything, there was a sense of awe and respect for the strong after surviving a catastrophe.
He witnessed firsthand how Mu Wanqing turned the tide in a desperate situation.
He also heard it with his own ears that it was the boy he had despised who pointed out the key to breaking the deadlock.
Although he didn't understand why the final boss suddenly died, there was no doubt that Mu Wanqing led the victory.
"Young Miss..."
Zhao Hu's voice was hoarse and dry.
"Thank you... for saving my life."
He lowered his proud head.
At this moment, Mu Wanqing knew that she had completely taken over this team.
However, not everyone is as "easy to fool" as Zhao Hu.
After calming Zhao Hu down, Old K quietly walked over to Mu Wanqing and lowered his voice.
"Young Miss, something's not right here."
Mu Wanqing felt a chill run down her spine.
"How so?"
Old K's eyes gleamed, clearly indicating that he was conducting some analysis.
"Young Master Wei Ze's wound... looks like a throat-slitting wound caused by a dagger-like weapon."
"The cut was smooth and the force was precise, unlike what one would expect from being injured by a monster's roots."
Old K's voice pierced Mu Wanqing's heart like a needle.
He truly deserves to be his father's most trusted right-hand man.
This time, she was sent to assist her, and she did not hesitate to take banned drugs, temporarily lowering her level to 20.
This so-called assistance is actually surveillance and evaluation.
However, as a high-level professional, his insight is extremely sharp.
"Old K".
Mu Wanqing interrupted him, her voice calm but carrying an undeniable air of authority.
Sometimes, the result is more important than the process.
Her gaze passed over Old K's shoulder and landed on Chen Yifan, who was wolfing down chocolate.
He then withdrew his gaze and looked directly into Old K's eyes.
"Wei Ze's death is a tragedy."
"Our victory is a fact."
"The Heart of Corruption is in our hands. This is of utmost importance to the Chamber of Commerce, to my father, and to me..."
Mu Wanqing took half a step forward, her aura instantly becoming extremely oppressive, speaking each word slowly and deliberately.
"As for those inexplicable 'details'..."
"I need to remind you, always remember whose people you work for!"
"You just need to remember this!"
"Wei Ze's death was his own fault, a consequence of his arrogance and conceit."
"Do you understand?"
Old K's body jolted, and he immediately knelt on one knee, his voice filled with fear:
"This subordinate wouldn't dare! Young Miss, please calm your anger!"
Mu Wanqing looked at him, then glanced at the members of the [Blazing Flame Execution Team] who had just been rescued and were looking bewildered and grief-stricken, and slowly spoke.
"I will only explain Wei Ze's death to his father and the Chamber of Commerce's Senate in person."
"Now, our mission is to clean up the battlefield immediately, and then... return as soon as possible with the [Heart of Corruption] and Wei Ze's remains."
"In particular, Wei Ze's remains must be returned 'safely'..."
Mu Wanqing emphasized the word "safety" very heavily.
"Do you get me?"
"Understood! I guarantee the 'safe' return of Young Master Wei Ze's remains!"