The car smoothly started, heading into the wilderness under the night sky.
Inside the car, the atmosphere was a bit stifling.
After all, facing a wealthy young master exuding "money power" and a fierce female driver up front, these young people couldn't quite relax.
Zhang Kai seemed to want to lighten the mood. He cleared his throat and forced a flattering smile at Lin Mo:
"Um... Young Master Lin."
"We're heading to a Hard Dungeon this time. The monsters inside are quite fierce, not like those silly wild creatures outside."
Lin Mo was sipping a cola and nodded casually at this:
"Mm, and then?"
Seeing Lin Mo respond, Zhang Kai gained a bit more courage, "The four of us have been working together for a long time, with a precise tactical system. You're just a blank slate... uh, I mean, an all-round Mage, so your aim might be a bit off, which could disrupt our rhythm..."
At this point, Zhang Kai paused and continued:
"So, once we enter the dungeon, how about you stand at the back? Leave the dirty work to us."
"You can think of this as a... vacation? Even if you don't make a move, it's the biggest contribution to the team."
As soon as he finished speaking, the air inside the car instantly froze.
Xia Qingyue frowned slightly, feeling that Zhang Kai had said too much.
To put it nicely, he was concerned about Lin Mo's safety. To put it bluntly, wasn't he just saying Lin Mo was a burden and should stay out of the way?
Lin Mo hadn't spoken yet.
Screech—!
The speeding luxury car suddenly came to an abrupt stop.
The massive inertia sent Zhang Kai flying forward, his face slamming hard into the seat in front of him.
"Ah, fuck!"
Zhang Kai clutched his nose and screamed in pain.
Before he could complain, he looked up and met a pair of icy, piercing eyes through the rearview mirror.
Ye Hongyu, with one hand on the steering wheel, stared at Zhang Kai through the mirror:
"If I heard correctly, are you saying our young master is too weak to fight alongside you? Or are you trying to teach him how to do things?"
"......"
"......"
The car fell silent.
Ye Hongyu, as an elite warrior, exuded an aura that these students who hadn't yet graduated couldn't withstand.
"I... No, sis, I didn't mean that."
Zhang Kai's face turned pale instantly, and he stammered, "I... I just wanted Young Master Lin to be safer... My mouth is clumsy! I deserve to die!"
Saying this, he actually raised his hand and slapped his own mouth:
"Young Master Lin, please don't mind me. I'm just a blabbermouth, please just ignore me!"
Wang Meng and Liu Weiwei beside him didn't dare to make a sound. Get faster updates on g.com.
They huddled in the corner, trembling.
Especially the timid Liu Weiwei, her face was pale, fearing she would be the next one called out.
At this moment, they deeply understood what it meant to "accompany a king is like accompanying a tiger."
Even the usually calm Xia Qingyue had a slight sheen of sweat in her palms.
She realized that in front of this seemingly amiable young master, any inappropriate words could lead to unpredictable consequences.
Lin Mo watched this scene, feeling speechless.
Why did it seem like he had become a major villain? The kind that gets killed by the protagonist early on?
Xia Qingyue took a deep breath and spoke to smooth things over:
"Sister Hongyu, Zhang Kai indeed has a clumsy mouth, but he meant no harm. He was genuinely concerned about Lin's safety, so please don't hold it against him."
Lin Mo shook his head helplessly, "Alright, Sister Ye, let's drive. Don't scare them. They really meant well."
Hearing the young master speak, the murderous intent in Ye Hongyu's eyes slowly receded.
"Hmph."
She snorted coldly and stepped on the gas again.
The car resumed its journey.
Zhang Kai slumped back in his seat, his back soaked with cold sweat, silently swearing not to say another word.
Meanwhile,
Fireball started to stir.
["Fireball" roared: Can't stand it! Absolutely can't stand it! That kid dared to say you're weak? That your aim is off?!]
[Who does he think he is? I killed more monsters yesterday than he's seen in his life! This isn't just an insult to you, it's an insult to me!]
[Just nod, and I'll fly out right now and make sure he can't even find his ashes! Show him what 'not lifting a finger' really means!]
Lin Mo felt a headache coming on and quickly calmed the raging spirit in his mind:
"Fireball, Fireball! Calm down!"
"He just misspoke, is that worth fighting over?"
["Fireball" was furious: How is it not worth it? A strong person cannot be insulted! He's challenging my dignity! Burn him! He must be burned!]
Lin Mo sighed helplessly and earnestly advised:
"Fireball, we... as skills, need to have a broader perspective."
"If you kill someone just because they said something unpleasant, what does that make us? Murderous maniacs? Villains?"
"This mindset of killing over a few words is wrong, understand?"
["Fireball":...Tch, hypocritical humans.]
"Power is for protecting ourselves and those we care about, not for bullying teammates."
"As long as we're strong enough, the truth will naturally shut them up. There's no need to harbor murderous intent over a few words, that's too petty and lacks integrity."
Lin Mo calmly responded in his mind.
["Fireball" was still grumbling, but at least it quieted down: Fine... I'll spare his pathetic life! Once we're in the dungeon, I'll show them what real output is and blind their eyes!] Visit novelping dot com for the full chapter.
"That's the spirit."
Lin Mo smiled slightly.
...
About an hour later.
The luxury car stopped on a desolate rocky beach.
The car door opened, and everyone climbed out.
The cold wind of the night wilderness was biting, but for Zhang Kai and the others, who had just experienced "Ye Hongyu's death stare," this cold wind felt incredibly refreshing.
"Young Master, we've arrived."
Ye Hongyu walked around the front of the car and respectfully opened the door for Lin Mo.
Lin Mo stepped out, surveying the surroundings.
Ye Hongyu took out an ancient scroll.
"The coordinates are correct."
As the scroll burned to ashes.
Buzz—!
The air ahead violently trembled, and a space rift emitting purple light tore open.
This was the dungeon entrance.
Ye Hongyu turned to Lin Mo:
"Young Master, although this is a trained team, the situation inside the dungeon can change. Be cautious at all times."
"In case of danger, prioritize your safety."
Lin Mo nodded:
"Don't worry, Sister Ye, I'll take care of myself."
Then, Ye Hongyu's gaze swept over Xia Qingyue and the others.
"All of you, listen carefully."
"Since you've taken the Lin Family's money and accepted the task, you must risk your lives to protect the young master."
"If he comes out with even a scratch..."
"Yes, yes, yes! Sister Ye, rest assured!"
"We'll definitely protect Young Master Lin with our lives!"
Zhang Kai and Wang Meng nodded vigorously, almost swearing on the spot.
Even the usually aloof Xia Qingyue nodded seriously:
"Rest assured, as the team leader, I'll be responsible for the safety of the members."
"Go ahead."
Ye Hongyu waved her hand.