I never upgrade

Chapter 47 Psychological Games

Xu Lun nodded: "I understand, I'll go down myself."

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone present, including Zhou Bo who had just walked in, showed a surprised expression.

Go down by yourself?

Zhou Bo took a step forward, but didn't get close. He couldn't understand what the other party was trying to do.

Are we going to treat this cloud leopard on the spot?

Considering that the other party had previously used his skills to heal his own wounds, Zhou Bo wondered if, in addition to healing himself, he could also heal others.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Xu Lun did not act immediately, because the instant he finished speaking, a question suddenly occurred to him:

If I just go down like this, what if those bastards take the opportunity to close the lid? Wouldn't I be trapped like a turtle in a jar, walking right into a snare?

"No, I need to find someone to take the fall with me..."

As Xu Lun pondered, he looked up and glanced around. Suddenly, he pointed towards Zhou Bo and said:

"You, come down with me."

Zhou Bo was taken aback, but Xu Lun quickly added:

"It's not you, it's you."

He pointed with his finger, and everyone followed his gaze to see Zhang Yuan standing behind Zhou Bo, as well as Zhou's junior sister.

"Yes, you, that woman."

Xu Lun emphasized it again.

"I?!"

Junior Sister Zhou was dumbfounded. What did this mean? Did he want her to go down into that pit with that guy? And there was a half-dead clouded leopard in that pit. What was he trying to do?

She instinctively took a step back, while Zhou Bo stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said:

"My lord, my junior sister is still young and inexperienced in the ways of the world. Let alone navigating the martial world, she has never even seen blood. Her mental fortitude is limited, and I'm afraid that if we encounter any unexpected situations later, she will only cause you trouble..."

Hearing this from behind, Junior Sister Zhou couldn't help but roll her eyes at her Senior Brother. Although she knew he was trying to help her out, it sounded like he was insulting her. She was very annoyed!

Xu Lun laughed. Actually, choosing Zhou Bo wasn't a bad idea. This guy probably wouldn't dare to attack him underhandedly for the time being, and even if he did, he wouldn't be afraid. The main problem was that he still needed to use healing magic to treat Luka's injuries later. If the other party suddenly attacked during this process, it would not only interfere with him, but it might also affect the treatment effect on Luka, or even endanger his life.

Therefore, Xu Lun naturally had to choose someone easy to manipulate as a hostage.

I've fought Zhou Shimei before, and I already have her information in the bracelet. Her cultivation level is just so-so, and she's a woman. These people definitely understand the principle of cherishing women, so as long as we keep her in our grasp, they definitely won't do anything reckless.

"snort..."

Xu Lun snorted coldly and said mockingly:

"Are you kidding me, playing the hero and rescuing a damsel in distress? Stop with the nonsense, she's the one."

"Zhou Shimei, right? Hurry up and come over here with me."

Upon hearing the other party call out their names, Zhou Shimei, Zhou Bo, and Zhang Yuan all showed expressions of surprise.

What's going on? How did he know his junior sister's name?

Zhou Bo and Zhang Yuan looked at each other, not remembering anyone revealing each other's names. Apart from Zhou Bo introducing himself at the beginning, no one else's name seemed to have been mentioned.

Zhou Shimei was at a loss and could only look to her senior brother for help.

Zhou Bo was also in a dilemma. In fact, his mind was in a mess. Since the other party knew Zhou Junior Sister's name, could it be that they already knew everything about the three of them?

The more he thought about it, the more he felt that he and his junior brothers and sisters had fallen into an enemy's trap, as if they had been set up...

At this moment, he didn't know whether to compromise or fight back. Compromise might harm his junior sister, but fighting back wouldn't necessarily lead to anything...

"How about I go down with you, sir..."

Suddenly, Old Wu spoke up from the other side.

As he spoke, he began to climb down into the pit.

Seeing this, Xu Lun quickly stopped him:

"Alright, alright, Uncle Wu, you should rest, okay? With your old arms and legs, I'm afraid if you go down there, you won't be able to come back up."

The implication is that he doesn't guarantee the safety of those who go down.

That's what they say to the outside world, but in reality, for Xu Lun, this guy surnamed Wu is a bigger problem than Zhou Bo.

Although they had never fought before and he didn't know the other party's strength or level, Xu Lun intuitively felt that this old man Wu was definitely not simple. He dared to gamble with Zhou Bo, but he didn't dare to gamble that this old man was not a problem. If he went down there and the other party suddenly attacked, he wouldn't even be able to hide.

Although he has a life-saving mission, Xu Lun's primary goal right now is to treat Luka, and secondly, to avoid being trapped.

Mr. Wu and Zhou Bo offered to be hostages, but Xu Lun refused, and the atmosphere became tense again.

But at that moment, Zhang Yuan suddenly said:

"How about I go down with you, sir?"

As he spoke, he stepped out from behind Zhou Bo, took a step forward, and cupped his hands in greeting:

"My lord, may I accompany you down in Zhou Shimei's place?"

Zhang Yuan?

Zhou Shimei's heart skipped a beat; she was surprised, but also inexplicably moved.

"Zhang Yuan..."

Zhou Bo wanted to say something, but was stopped by the other party raising his hand.

Zhang Yuan smiled calmly:

"It's alright, it's decided then... You've seen my strength before, and besides, I was the one who rashly attacked you. I apologize to you, and I ask for your forgiveness."

Seeing this, Xu Lun did not immediately express his opinion, but he already had a plan in mind:

Zhang Yuan is fine too. Anyway, my main goal is to treat Luka. During this time, as long as I have a hostage, I can prevent the other side from pulling a fast one.

If these people disregard their companions' lives and insist on plotting against him, then Xu Lun has nothing to say; he can just use Zhang Yuan as a scapegoat.

Coming to his senses, Xu Lun smiled and pointed to the pit, saying:

"Then please, you can go down now."

Zhang Yuan took a deep breath, and without saying a word, walked to the edge of the pit, lightly jumped down, and landed steadily on the ground.

Xu Lun glanced at the crowd and said casually:

See you later.

Having said that, he walked to the edge of the pit, preparing to jump in, but when he looked down, he suddenly felt dizzy—

Good heavens, this pit is at least three meters deep, how am I supposed to jump in?!

Xu Lun was stunned.

Jumping from such a height, damn it, it's no wonder you get hurt.

At best, it'll be a sprained ankle; at worst, a fracture. But most importantly—that jump will give you away!

Zhang Yuan's jump just now seemed so calm and composed, and his landing was perfectly steady. But when I jumped, I made a huge mess and ended up in such a sorry state. Wouldn't that immediately arouse the suspicion of those people?

Xu Lun remained outwardly calm, but he could feel countless eyes watching him from all directions. If he didn't act soon, it would arouse their suspicion as well.