262 Leading the troops out of a predicamen (1/2)

After Tang Wanyi and the others left, Ren Xiaosu turned around and said to everyone in the private troops, ”I was fortunate to be promoted to commander of the Iron Second Battalion. I won't use empty talk, but some of you probably already know about my capability. I'm the best at surviving in this wilderness. None of you will starve to death or end up getting killed by the plants for no reason if you follow me!”

Everyone looked at one another. How could he make such boastful claims the moment he got appointed as the new commander? Everyone knew that Ren Xiaosu was just a normal soldier. But now that he had gained such a huge promotion, everyone couldn't accept it.

Naturally, no one dared protest either. The sight of Ren Xiaosu dragging people around in the snow awhile ago was still fresh in everyone's mind. Their impression of Ren Xiaosu was that he was a relentless person.

But even though he was unrelenting, they did not believe the words he just said.

Everyone had already been starving for several days, and they also faced the threat of the Brambles outside. Some people felt that Ren Xiaosu becoming the battalion commander at this moment was no different from asking for trouble.

Someone from the reinforced company couldn't help but ask coldly, ”Since you say that, and we've been starving for several days already, how are you going to help everyone look for food? We'll believe you if you can get us out of here alive and find food as well.”

As these people from the reinforced company were originally Liu Taiyu's cronies, the sudden change in leadership was definitely going to be a little uncomfortable for them.

But anyone here could be the leader as long as they were capable enough.

Someone added, ”Yeah, we don't even dare to walk too far. What if we encounter that plant again?”

When Ren Xiaosu heard this, he gave an impassioned speech. ”Since I've promised all y'all, I'll definitely bring everyone out of this place. How about this? I'll walk ahead, and y'all can follow behind me. As long as I remain unharmed, nothing will happen to you guys behind me, right?”

Everyone was at a loss for words. Some people were instantly moved when Ren Xiaosu said he would lead the way personally. They didn't expect he would have such courage!

If there really were those terrifying plants along the way, Ren Xiaosu would surely suffer the misfortune first since he would be walking ahead. If Liu Taiyu had been conscious, he would probably have ordered other people to lead the way instead of himself. He would definitely not lead by example like Ren Xiaosu!

Although none of them believed someone this good still existed in these wastelands, wasn't there a living example standing right in front of them?

Ren Xiaosu said righteously, ”Everyone, pack up all of your belongings and tents quickly. We'll set off in an hour. I'll walk ahead while you follow me! I'll help everyone search for something to eat!”

The private troops who were all made up of refugees were not cultured people. History had proven that the less cultured a person was, the less likely they would question people and matters around them. Once they got herd mentality, they would be more prone to blindly following orders.

They could never have guessed the plant was actually planted there by Ren Xiaosu...

If it were other people leading the way, they might really end up getting into trouble with the plant. However, Ren Xiaosu would definitely be safe doing so.

After the troops set off, Ren Xiaosu led them northwards and avoided all of the Brambles. Some of the vines suddenly emerged from under the snow and started moving threateningly at Ren Xiaosu. However, Ren Xiaosu just stood clear of its attack range.Find authorized novels in Webnovel，faster updates, better experience，Please clickfor visiting.

In the eyes of these private soldiers, it was as though Ren Xiaosu was imbued with the power of the gods!

Someone shouted from behind for him to be careful, but Ren Xiaosu just turned around and said compassionately to them, ”In order to lead you to safety, my sacrifice is nothing in the big picture.”

Ren Xiaosu felt that he was a great person. He was actually leading these private troops out of the predicament he had created!

Tears were streaming from someone behind Ren Xiaosu. ”Thank you, Battalion Commander!”