One reason was that the mobile castle was too large and easily attracted attention.
Another was that they had no idea how to operate it.
Had they known how to operate the mobile castle, they could have seized the initiative, driven out the people inside, and then piloted it back to the imperial capital.
However, it was truly unfortunate that this idea could only remain an idea and was destined not to be realized.
Was Wen Shangyin's thought any different from Song Lian's inner feelings?
Song Lian was truly tempted by Su Ling's mobile castle.
For him, if he had a mobile castle like Su Ling's, he wouldn't need to serve Wen Shangyin.
With this mobile castle, he could travel everywhere, be self-sufficient, and live in abundance.
But Song Lian was merely contemplating. He knew that even if the mobile castle were given to him, he wouldn't achieve his desires.
After all, the energy that powered the mobile castle was the crystal cores from zombie heads. For someone without abilities, obtaining those jewel-like crystal cores would be harder than reaching heaven.
Song Lian took a sip of coffee and nodded in agreement with Wen Shangyin's words: "The castle is just wishful thinking. Our priority is the tempting supplies Su Ling and her group brought back from the prison zone. Once we get our hands on them, we'll retreat immediately."
This was a critical moment, and they had to race against time.
The two exchanged a glance, nodded at each other, and then simultaneously looked at Xu Yan.
Sensing their gazes, Xu Yan swallowed the food in her mouth and looked back at them.
"Can we move now?" Xu Yan asked, picking up the milk on the table and gulping it down.
Xu Yan's eating posture, in the eyes of Wen Shangyin and Song Lian, was as unrefined as a hungry ghost.
It was not that Xu Yan ate in a hurry or rudely; it was just that during their time in the prison zone, she had been starving.
Now that she could finally eat her fill, and with such a sumptuous breakfast, it was only natural that she would eat ravenously.
After finishing the milk and catching her breath, Xu Yan wiped her mouth and looked at the two, awaiting their reply.
Wen Shangyin remained silent, and it was Song Lian who spoke, "Are you full?"
Xu Yan initially wanted to say she wasn't full, but considering her mission was not yet complete, she held back for now.
Once the mission was accomplished, she would have plenty of good food and drink; there was no need to rush.
With this thought, Xu Yan nodded at Song Lian, "I'm full. What do you need me to do?"
Song Lian looked Xu Yan up and down, then spoke, "I've already arranged for someone to prepare the clothes Su Ling is wearing today. You'll change into them later and then head out from the tent towards the forest. I've arranged for people to wait there."
"After you rendezvous with them, you'll disguise yourself as Su Ling and get into a car, driving towards the castle. Song and I will wait here for your good news. Once you've successfully infiltrated and stolen the castle, we'll also withdraw immediately and meet up on the road."
The plan had been discussed beforehand, but Song Lian still patiently reiterated it.
It wasn't for any other reason than his concern that Xu Yan might ruin the grand scheme.
Xu Yan certainly understood Song Lian's meticulous repetition, and she knew the importance of the matter; success was paramount.
She looked at him and nodded heavily, "Don't worry, I guarantee I'll complete the mission and return with a bounty as my welcome gift to your base."
With that, Xu Yan stood up and looked down at Song Lian, "Where can I get the clothes?"
Her implication was that she didn't need someone to deliver them; she would go and get them herself.