Chapter 326: Pretending to Be Weak

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

BANG!

With a soft sound, the [Ice Thunder Horn Wolf] shattered into light before it landed.

Wang Xiao’s pupils constricted. He activated his mind to summon the [Silver Shadow Leopard] and the [Dark Swamp Crocodile Dragon] again. These two mutated beasts were known for their speed, but in front of the level seven platinum [Undead Swordsman], their speed did not seem to be so useful.

It was still only a single strike. The figures of the two mutated beasts disappeared in the shattered light, and this time, they did not even attack.

“Damn it!”

Wang Xiao cursed silently and was about to continue summoning when a hand suddenly pressed on his arm.

“Don’t be rash.’

Qi Lianjun pressed Wang Xiao with one hand and observed Turk’s movements through the gap between the shields. “I know you want to protect everyone, but you don’t have to force yourself. This is not a problem for you to face alone.”

“No! It is!”

Wang Xiao shouted in a low voice. As he spoke, he pointed at the people behind him. “Do you think they still have the ability to protect themselves in their current state?”

Qi Lianjun did not turn around, but he knew what was going on behind him.

Zhou Xiruo, Fang Tianyu, Yang Fan, and Han Bufan were already unconscious. Lin Dong was still conscious, but the blood armor he had created previously had suffered too many attacks, and the backlash from being defeated had also severely injured him.

Currently, other than Wang Xiao and Qi Lianjun, only Tang Hengshan still maintained relatively high combat strength.

However, his [Giant Tribe] talent was more useful as a support. He still had some advantages against lords of the same level, but in front of Turk and the [Undead Swordsman], he could not even stall for time.

Qi Lianjun was well aware of the situation, but there was still no panic on his face. He only said indifferently as usual, “I’ve said before that this is not your problem alone.”

“You…”

Wang Xiao was about to flare up when he suddenly thought of something and his expression changed slightly. “You mean…”

Before Wang Xiao could finish speaking, Qi Lianjun suddenly stuck his head out and shouted, “Turk! You went back on your word! You said you wanted to give us a proper death, but you suddenly launched a sneak attack. You’ve completely embarrassed the Purple Star lords!”

Upon hearing this, the smile on Turk’s face froze for a moment, but it immediately returned to normal. “Adjutant Qi, you’re wronging me. If I wanted to launch a sneak attack, why didn’t I slash at you just now?”

“Because I’ve already prepared a defense! You’re worried that you won’t be able to break through it!”

Qi Lianjun hid behind his shield and shouted, but even Wang Xiao revealed a suspicious expression when he heard this.

The [Elf Warriors] were the best soldiers to charge into the battlefield, but this was mainly because they cooperated well and could fully display their advantage in numbers. Their individual strength was actually not outstanding.

It was no exaggeration to say that even against a platinum level one Silver Shadow Leopard, the shields of these Elf Warriors were not much stronger than paper, let alone a platinum level seven Undead Swordsman.

“Adjutant Qi, aren’t you a little too confident?”

After hesitating for a long time, Wang Xiao finally could not help but say, “The [Undead Swordsman] can’t break through the defense of the [Elf Warriors]… How dare you say this?”

Even Wang Xiao expressed his doubts. Turk, who was opposite him, directly laughed out loud.

The two people behind the shield could not see Turk’s current expression, but they could hear his breathless laughter. Even the deaf could hear the mockery in it.

Qi Lianjun was not deaf, but he acted like he didn’t hear anything. He paused for a moment and waited for Turk to take a breath before sticking his head out and shouting, “What are you laughing at! Was it because I was right?!”

“Pfft!”

Turk scolded jokingly and wiped away the tears from his laughter before continuing, “I’m laughing at my stupidity before. I thought that you would definitely be a troublesome person since you follow Commander Chen every day. I didn’t expect you to be a fool too!”

After a pause, Turk continued with a mocking smile, “I’m really curious now. How exactly were you chosen to be the commander-in-chief’s adjutant? Is there no one else on your Blue Planet?”

“You can even be the deputy captain! Why can’t he be the deputy captain?!”

Tang Hengshan, who could not stand it anymore, replied. However, before he could continue to counterattack, he was stopped by Qi Lianjun.

Tang Hengshan was completely stunned by this. He frowned and asked softly, “Adjutant Qi, what exactly are you doing? Aren’t you angry that he said that about you?”

“Anger has no meaning at a time like this.”

Qi Lianjun replied expressionlessly. Without waiting for the other party to speak, he looked at Wang Xiao. “Only by making him believe that he has the absolute advantage can we obtain the information we want. Do you think he believes that I’m an idiot?”

Wang Xiao thought for a moment and shook his head. “I don’t think so. A true idiot won’t be as calm as you at a time like this.”

“Calm?”

Qi Lianjun repeated. After looking at Wang Xiao for a moment, they looked at Tang Hengshan in unison…

“Why are you looking at me?”

Tang Hengshan was stunned and subconsciously raised his hand to touch his face. “Is there something on my face?”

Wang Xiao and Qi Lianjun nodded thoughtfully. Tang Hengshan was still confused. Lin Dong, who was on his back, reminded him weakly, “They think you’re an idiot..

“You’re the idiot! Your Holy Court probably sneezed and spewed out their brains, right? Otherwise, why would they send you out to carry out a mission?! Even the old lady who sells fried dough sticks outside my house is stronger than you!”

Qi Lianjun shouted angrily with a red face and neck. He looked like he had completely lost control.

However, not only did Wang Xiao not stop him, but he even whispered like a movie director, “You are sufficiently emotional right now, but you can be more vague when you shout. You’re too eloquent to be angry… Old Tang! Don’t just stand there, suggest some lines!”

“Uh… uh…”

Tang Hengshan pondered for a moment and slapped his forehead. “Got it! Just say that he’s a coward! He hides and doesn’t show his face when he fights. He even launched a sneak attack when he has a platinum soldier! Say that he’s a

weak little piece of trash!”

“Sneak attack! You little trash! You don’t have the strength!”

Qi Lianjun repeated it while acting “infuriated.” He lowered his voice to ask Wang Xiao, “How is it now? Does he believe you?”

Wang Xiao leaned in front of the gap between the shields and saw that Turk had already stopped smiling. He frowned slightly as if he was thinking about something. “He seems to be wondering if you’re acting. Looks like he’s a little convinced.”

“Looks like he’s still very suspicious”

Qi Lianjun nodded thoughtfully. After a moment, he said seriously, “I want to work harder. Remember to hold me back.”

“Hold you back?”

Wang Xiao and Tang Hengshan were stunned at the same time. Before they could react, Qi Lianjun suddenly shouted, “I’ll fight you to the death!” Then, he actually pushed away the [Elf Warriors] in front of him and rushed out!

“Oh no!”

Wang Xiao’s expression changed when he reacted, and Qi Lianjun had already rushed out of the protection of the shield!

Clang!

The [Undead Swordsman] unsheathed its sword, and a cold light suddenly flashed!