"I originally thought you were just an exception, and apart from not being able to beat you, no one else would be a problem. But now it seems I overestimated myself," Lin Chun said with a wry smile.
Up to this point, I still hadn't told Lin Chun anything about Mu Shen. His current state of dejection was within my expectations.
"There's a reason for this..." I could only smile and comfort him. I was still unsure whether telling him about Mu Shen would be a good thing or a bad thing.
So, I could only let him be like this for now.
Number Three watched the two of us from the side, completely bewildered and unsure of what to say.
Lin Chun didn't dwell on it further. After a simple preparation of the wild boar, he began to roast it.
There wasn't much fuss about eating now. In a place like this, being able to have something to eat was already a stroke of great fortune.
After we had eaten and drunk our fill, we continued on our way.
Along the road, Lin Chun seemed preoccupied. I didn't pay much attention.
Another important reason for bringing Number Three along was that I wanted to understand the method of spreading Mu Shen's power.
While Wei Xi's method was indeed infuriating, from another perspective, it wasn't entirely without merit.
The fact that such a method could be used to create some super-soldiers indicated that this method could indeed spread Mu Shen's power.
It was just that the side effects and consequences were a bit too severe.
However, that didn't mean there was no way to improve it.
If possible, I also wanted Lin Chun to possess this level of strength.
He didn't need to be too strong, just strong enough to defeat Number Three...
But with Lin Chun's current strength, defeating Number Three was like a fool's dream.
It wasn't until the sky gradually darkened that Number Three felt he couldn't go on any longer. He sat on the ground, looking dejected.
"We've been searching for so long, and no one has found anything..." Number Three ran his hands through his hair. "What do we do..."
Just as I was about to speak, I suddenly felt that something was wrong.
The next moment, I grabbed Number Three with one hand and Lin Chun with the other, and leaped far away.
This sudden change left both of them unaware of what had happened. The next instant, a deafening roar echoed.
A brutal explosion occurred on the beach.
Sand and stones flew everywhere, spreading wildly. The strong wind carried waves of scorching heat, making the three of us feel that the situation was dire.
"Rocket launcher?" Lin Chun was somewhat stunned.
He had encountered such things before, but had never had the chance to use them.
One reason was that such weapons were not something ordinary people could wield, and obtaining a rocket launcher was as difficult as ascending to heaven.
Another reason was that rocket launcher shells were extremely expensive.
This terrifying price was not something ordinary people could afford or bear.
Therefore, Lin Chun had never tried to use such a weapon, but he had seen it before.
I naturally understood that the explosion was caused by a rocket launcher.
If I hadn't pulled Number Three and Lin Chun away in time, they would have either been injured or killed.
The shaken pair looked around, scanning towards the direction from which the rocket launcher had been fired.
Just then, they saw a figure flash by.
Number Three suddenly froze, a look of ecstatic joy appearing on his face: "It's Fifth Brother!"
"Are you sure?" I asked.
"We can sense each other within a certain range..." Number Three said proudly. "Fifth Brother is much older than me, but because I joined the sect before him, I am ranked behind him according to the rules..."
"How is his combat strength?" I asked.
"I don't know yet. I've never fought him..." Number Three chuckled awkwardly. "This guy always looks like everyone owes him money, and he seemed very well-prepared before..."
I nodded. This was an undeniable fact.
The mere use of a rocket launcher indicated how extensive his resources were.
Furthermore, his actions were decisive, without any hesitation.
Now I suddenly realized that the other individuals might not be as easily tricked as Number Three.
And judging by the act of firing a rocket launcher, this guy's intelligence was definitely not low, something Number Three could not compare to...
Having such an enemy instantly made me feel more tense.
If I couldn't deal with this guy as quickly as possible, I might be killed by his underhanded tactics at any moment.
At that time, there would be no place to cry.
"Let's stay put!" I said in a deep voice. "Number Three, remember to protect him!"
"I'll go with you!" Lin Chun and Number Three said simultaneously.
"No need. Your protecting yourselves is the greatest help to me!"