Chapter 235: The Challenger Army (2)
"Captain Ma! You...... You're alive? Liu Long exclaimed in surprise.
He had seen Han Chunyang beat Ma Qiang half to death. And not long ago, the news that Ma Qiang had died had just spread in the team. I didn't expect ......
"No, this Rao figure is a little different from the Ma Qiang I usually see." Liu Long's gaze quickly surveyed the newcomer.
The other men also tacitly took a few steps back, trapping Haruko in a few battle circles without letting her attack each of them easily.
Li Ling saw everyone's confused expressions, and only then did he realize that he had left the entire team for more than two years, not only himself, but also the changes in front of him, who had changed from passionate young men to men with green beards. There were more than half of them, and Li Ling couldn't remember what they used to look like, let alone their names.
"It's been two years...... In an instant, Li Ling thought of Qin Yu again, and thought of the past with her that seemed to happen yesterday. I didn't expect us to separate, and two years have passed in the blink of an eye. Li Ling said it again, shook his head and smiled bitterly.
Maybe it was Li Ling's wry smile that reminded these people of something, and their eyes widened in surprise. One of them pointed at Li Ling and said, "Li ...... Adjutant Lee! He's Adjutant Lee! Just like the adults, he's alive! β
Li Ling knew that the so-called adult was the honorific title of "Kurban" for these people. It was also learned from Haruko's mouth that Kurban seemed to be obsessed with the fact that he parted ways with others, and even mentioned more than once that he would pay for Li Ling's mistakes. But since he came with the desire to unite everyone again, he naturally didn't care about the slightest bit of hostility. After all, there are fewer and fewer people who came to the world of Sirte with him in the first place, and maybe it won't be long before they don't open up this unknown vast world together, even if they want to continue their bloodline like those humans in Gaia King City.
"From now on, everyone is the object of my solidarity until all the supporters are truly united." Li Ling muttered in his heart, and then he tried to squeeze out a smile and greeted him like an old friend; "Yes, it's me, I'm alive."
"What are you doing here?" Liu Long did not relax his vigilance as Li Ling imagined, but instead tightened his spear more cautiously and asked heartily.
Seeing Liu Long's nervous appearance, the others remembered that Li Ling in front of them was not a simple-hearted woman like Haruko. Although he seemed to have a kind face, in the days when everyone was together, Li Lingke had beaten their Master Kurban more than once. Of course, at that time, Kurban was only a capable player under Ge Jin, and even Li Ling's status in the team was not as good.
But now...... Even if Li Ling has been sharpening himself for more than two years, he will never be Kurban's opponent. Even your own opponents. Among the seven or eight men present, not only Liu Long, but also two men named Datou and One-Eyed Dragon were already able to skillfully use the power of their souls. It's just that these two men are now firmly guarding the vicinity of the secret land demarcated by Kurban. I guess I won't come here easily.
"Don't be nervous, I'm not a monster." Li Ling spread his hands and looked around. "What about Kurban? Why didn't I see him? β
"Lord Kurban has something important to do. Do you have something to look for him? Liu Long asked with a blank look.
"Well, it's something. But it's not for him, it's for all of you. β
"Oh? Hehe...... I really can't think of what Adjutant Li wanted to do when he came back to me, and if I'm not mistaken, Adjutant Li didn't leave without any delay. Liu Long smiled and gradually regained his composure. Even with undisguised hostility.
"Yes, I left decisively, and this meeting with everyone was purely accidental, but maybe this is the so-called self-intention. Li Ling glanced at Haruko and said, "When we are talking, can you let Haruko go first?" Such a tense position made me a little unable to let go. β
"Hmph." Liu Long snorted coldly at first, but he still followed Li Ling's suggestion and waved his hand at the four men around Qingzi, signaling them to step back.
"Li Ling." Haruko ran over and whispered, "Why did you jump out, didn't I tell you not to come out easily?" β
"I thought if I came out a little later, you wouldn't be able to resist." Li Ling shrugged his shoulders and said jokingly: "I didn't expect you to have any energy left." β
"You ......" Haruko heard that Li Ling was making fun of her, so she stomped her foot angrily, and thought that there were still so many men around her who were staring at herself and Li Ling, so she had to swallow her breath and whispered: "What are you going to do now?" β
"Let's get straight to the point, I'm going to invite them to leave with me and go and meet my team."
"Aren't you afraid they'll hurt other people?"
"I'm going to separate the two groups of them. Everyone will only work together when necessary. For example, when a strong enemy is coming. β
"What about you? Aren't you afraid that they will be against you? Haruko asked again.
Li Ling looked at Haruko's serious expression and knew who she was referring to, this "they" not only referred to the men behind her, but also Haruko herself.
"No, because you'll protect me." Li Ling said. Feeling a little sensational, he added, "You know them better than I do, don't you?" β
Haruko didn't speak, she didn't think she needed anything. Before, Haruko had been thinking in her heart that Li Ling was clear about her identity as an "awakened person". Although she was very reluctant, she still mentioned it intentionally or unintentionally before, but she didn't expect to be taken lightly by Li Ling. Now, Li Ling's words have shown that he knows what makes him different from him - she is an awakened person now, and Li Ling is not.
Haruko lowered her head, not in the mood for anything more. She felt that if she died in the madness of yesterday, she might not have to bear the embarrassment and self-blame she had now.
"Don't worry about it, no matter what happened in the past, it must not be your fault." Li Ling's voice sounded.
"No, you won't understand me...... And what happened to these people. It's not as simple as you think. I even ...... I even regret that I brought you here myself, just because of those unrealistic fantasies - fantasizing about me and you...... And everybody got together. I'm sorry......" Haruko said even more sadly.
"It's not just your fantasy, it's a wish, to be precise. It's all our wish β from now on, let's get together again and start all over again. Li Ling patiently persuaded him, hoping that Haruko would cheer up.
Haruko dotted the fraction; "Maybe yours is right, maybe ...... I hope so...... However, everything depends on you, Li Ling. β
"No problem, Haruko. Remember, I am your commander. I will not abdicate my responsibilities at any time. β
Haruko raised her head and looked at Li Ling with a determined expression, and her heart rekindled the dreamβthe dream that she had imagined in her mind thousands of times before she landed in this worldβto follow the man she was at ease with, and to see the scenery of this world. It's a pity......
"But I need your help!" As soon as Haruko's thoughts spread, Li Ling's voice sounded again. "These guys in front of you don't seem to be able to get in the oil and salt."
"Need my help." Qingzi was slightly distracted, and repeated Li Ling's words again. A smile began to appear on her fair face. "If I were you, I'd give these subordinates who don't listen to the command a little color first, Adjutant Li." When Haruko uttered the last few words, she deliberately accentuated her tone.
"Sounds good." Li Ling was worrying about how to subdue these guys who were like a great enemy. Hearing Haruko say this, his heart suddenly brightened.
Time was pressing, Li Ling didn't think much about it, and walked directly towards Liu Long, who was the leader.
Liu Long is not an enemy! Therefore, Li Ling did not intend to sprint up with all his strength, taking advantage of Liu Long's lack of time to make defensive moves, and then knocking him down with one punch. I don't plan to sneak up on him behind his back or use any kind of machination.
All he had to do was to go over step by step and subdue Liu Long with his unmatched strength. If other people are going to get involved, then they have to count the others. Until everyone here understands that it is best not to have any bad ideas about their former commander, and obediently cooperate with his orders, which is the most advantageous decision.
Liu Long completely took the expressions and movements of the two Rao into his eyes, and even some of their side-by-side conversations were also heard clearly. Especially when he heard that at the end, when Haruko instigated Li Ling to deal with a few of them, he seemed to let Li Ling stretch out his fingers and crush a few ants to death.
And now, seeing Li Ling walking towards them with a smile on his face, even his hands hanging down easily at his sides, and even his fists were not clenched together, the appearance of planning to subdue them was even more maddening.
A man behind Liu Long screamed, raised the spear in his hand and rushed out.
"Be hearty!" Liu Long only had time to say this, and the man had already rushed past him, and there was no time to stop him.
"Let this guy try Li Ling's strength." Liu Long was helpless and muttered in his heart. According to his speculation, this guy was not Li Ling's opponent. Even Lord Kurban, who was already high in everyone's hearts, was once a defeated soldier under Li Ling and the old commander Ge Jin. But anyway, this guy is also a member of the Guardians, and he is holding a spear to deal with Li Ling with his bare hands. It is difficult to determine who will win and who will lose.
"Li Ling, look at the move!" When the man who rushed forward approached Li Ling, he couldn't help but be even more annoyed when he saw that he was still unhurried and not even ready to defend, and shouted.
"He's alerting me! That's a good sign! The Ming family has not completely sunk into the evil of this world, and still retains the dignity of being a warrior. Li Ling thought in his heart as he stared at the spear that slammed into his chest.
His speed was not fast or satisfied, but he simply grabbed it.
But in the eyes of Zhong Rao, Li Ling's body shook slightly, and his palm swung out like lightning, and the latter touched the spear poking at him.
Immediately after, "Bang! There was a crisp thud.
All of them trembled violently. Because the sound was extremely weird, it didn't look like the spear and Li Ling's palm were touching together, but like the spear and the sword were touching together, making a crisp sound of gold and iron clashing.
The figures of Li Ling and the young man were centered on the spear, and they were fixed there motionlessly.
"Li ......" Haruko called out worriedly, but immediately closed her mouth again, not wanting to distract Li Ling because of her worries.
She knew what mentality Li Ling and the young man were holding. Li Ling was bent on gathering the volunteer team again. But these men, instigated by Kurban, were bent on putting Li Ling and the others who had left them to death. Therefore, the young man missed in time, and at most suffered a little. But Li Ling is at risk of losing his life.
On the other side, the young man's companions also looked around, hoping to get some information from the expressions or conversations.
Among these shortcomings, Liu Long, who stands at the forefront, is the most powerful.
"Liu Long, the voice just now ......" Someone couldn't bear it anymore and took the initiative to ask.
"Go, don't talk! Look at the school," Liu Long impatiently interrupted the discussion behind him. But in fact, he wanted to know more than anyone else, what was that crisp sound just now? Could it be that Li Ling's hands were covered with a layer of invisible metal gloves? No, by no means. There is no such thing even on Earth, let alone this weird but decaying world.
Soon, Li Ling lowered his raised left hand, and his posture became relaxed. But his right hand was still on the hilt of the spear.
And the young man's expression had changed from anger to gritted teeth - he was trying hard to pull the spear out of Li Ling's right palm.
But Li Ling's right hand was like a cast of iron, firmly grasping the handle of the gun, and he would not let go.
The young man was in a hurry, and finally stopped fighting in secret, but slammed back, stabbed forward, and even swung his body sharply from side to side a few times.
Sure enough, with these movements of his, the spear began to shake sharply, but Li Ling's body also swayed, but the palm of his right hand still held the spear and did not let go.
"Li Ling! If you have the ability, let go of my spear! The young man was in a hurry, and he didn't care about fairness and grace, and shouted loudly.