Chapter 791 - Self-Sacrifice for the Greater Good (1/2)
Chapter 791: Self-Sacrifice for the Greater Good
Translator: Exodus Tales Editor: Exodus Tales
Zhu Long didn’t know what origin and background Tang Xiu had, nor did he know why his immediate superior would allow this fellow to participate in the highly confidential exploration mission of three-star vestige. He quietly observed Tang Xiu while swallowing the wine. He was rather discontented that he couldn’t see what kind of particularities this fellow might have.
“Can I ask you something, Tang Xiu?”
“Please do. I’ll answer it without hiding anything as long as it’s convenient for me to answer,” replied Tang Xiu.
“Since we’re a team and I’ll act as the captain, I must know what kind of ability each member has,” said Zhu Long. “I need to have the situation under control when we explore the vestige, so tell me what type of superpower do you have?”
Tang Xiu thought for a moment and said, “My power is very strong and I also have very fast speed. But it’s rather complicated to say it. There’s something I need to tell you clearly now, though. I will obey your command before entering this three-star vestige, but I’ll separate from the team after entering and will not be your burden.”
“Nonsense!” Zhu Long slapped the table and angrily said, “The three-star vestige is a very dangerous place, far from what you can imagine! Don’t you fucking try to play a hero if you wanna join my team. Either you fully obey my command or give up now!”
Tang Xiu slightly frowned. He thought for a moment before taking out his mobile and then dialed a cell number. At the same time, he turned the loudspeaker on and spoke after the call was connected, “Senior Duanmu?”
“Ah, Tang Xiu. Have you met Zhu Long?” Duanmu Lin’s voice came from the mobile.
“I met him, but I need you to speak to him to clear up about some issues,” said Tang Xiu.
“What issues?” Asked Duanmu Lin.
“After entering this three-star vestige, I need to leave the team and explore the vestige on my own,” said Tang Xiu. “He is against it, so I need you to tell him clearly about it.”
A mockery could be seen clearly in Zhu Long’s eyes. He knew better than anyone else about his Boss’s temper. Duanmu Lin would never comply with this ridiculous request. It would be strange if he did—he would probably revoke Tang Xiu’s eligibility immediately in joining the team to enter the vestige.
“Give the phone to Zhu Long.” Duanmu Lin’s voice came again.
Tang Xiu put the mobile on the table and pushed it forward and said, “Senior Duanmu wants to talk to you. Speak with him!”
Zhu Long sneered, “Chief Duanmu, if you want to revoke Tang Xiu’s qualification, then let Xiao Bing join! She has long been preparing to join the exploration mission for this vestige.”
“Who told you I’ll revoke Tang Xiu’s qualification?” Duanmu Lin’s voice transmitted out. “Zhu Long, you’ll agree to his request to leave the team after entering the vestige.”
“What?”
Zhu Long’s voice increased several octaves and disbelief filled his eyes. Could it be that he happened to have an auditory hallucination or something? How could the Chief give such an answer?
He… is he out of his mind?
“Didn’t you hear it clearly?” said Duanmu Lin seriously. “Or should I repeat it for you again?”
Zhu Long swallowed his saliva and looked up to shoot a deep look at Tang Xiu. He then bitterly smiled and said, “Roger that! I will naturally accept it since you’ve decided. However, we won’t be responsible once he leaves the team and faces any danger in the three-star vestige.”
“OK!” Duanmu Lin replied shortly and directly hung up.
Zhu long took a deep breath and pushed the phone back to Tang Xiu and then said in a deep voice, “I dunno why the Chief accepted that ridiculous request of yours. But I gotta tell you those ugly words I spoke earlier. We will have nothing to do with whatever danger you’ll face in the vestige. Whether you can come out alive will be solely up to your own luck!”
“I’m fine with that,” replied Tang Xiu indifferently as he took back his phone.
A resentment appeared in Zhu Long’s heart after seeing Tang Xiu’s indifferent expression. He felt that Tang Xiu was an arrogant, unbridled prick that annoyed him greatly. Not only had Tang Xiu taken a spot in his originally five-man team, but he would now only have four people left after entering the vestige. In the case they bumped into other countries’ explorers in the vestige and had a conflict with them, they had lost a portion of their combat power.
‘Shit stirrer.’
While suppressing his vexed feelings inside, Zhu Long finally gave Tang Xiu such an evaluation.
Tang Xiu got up and asked faintly, “What’s the specific time that we’ll go to the three-star vestige?”
“Three days later.”
Zhu Long didn’t want to look at Tang Xiu again and just looked down to drink.
“Then I’ll see you again three days later. You have my number so just text me the gathering location before we go.” Then, Tang Xiu turned around and walked outside. He was crystal clear that Zhu Long held contempt and looked down on him, so he didn’t want to stay here only to have his face turn hot and his ass get cold.