"Now that the expedition team has dispersed, where are you going?"
Ignoring everyone's surprised looks, Ye Chen turned to look at Cheng Lie.
His eyes seemed calm, but after looking into his eyes, Cheng Lie frowned slightly.
Because deep in Ye Chen's eyes, he could clearly feel a hint of cold murderous intent.
After thinking again and again, he simply handed over to Ye Chen, "As the saying goes, those who are capable will be chosen. Since you are the strongest person in the expedition team, you should naturally take over the leadership position from now on. Do you think this is the truth?
"
He glanced at the thirty or so people around him and asked loudly.
"Commander Cheng is right, the position of commander belongs to those who are capable!"
"During the previous selection at the viewing platform, the selection was originally based on strength. Since Ye Chen is the strongest, it makes sense for him to serve as the leader of the expedition team!"
Everyone hurriedly agreed.
Cheng Lie continued: "Since you are the leader now, it is up to you to decide where to go next!"
Ye Chen frowned.
This Cheng Lie is really cunning!
In one sentence, you completely change from passive to active.
However, he didn't bother to play any psychological tactics with the other party and said directly: "I have no interest in this position of commander!"
"Then why do you want to participate in the selection for the viewing platform?"
Cheng Lie was surprised and said: "Is it just for fun?"
"That's right!" Ye Chen was noncommittal.
But immediately, he stared at Cheng Lie with sharp eyes and asked, "Do you have to go to Haoshan?"
His question was very pointed, almost a torture of the soul!
But in fact, Cheng Lie's next answer will also determine whether he and these people are enemies or friends.
He was originally from Haoshan, and the envoy Qi Zhan sent by the Southern Territory Alliance to Haoshan died under his sword.
If these people insist on going to Haoshan to crusade, how can he just sit back and ignore them?
Cheng Lie didn't know if he saw something. He spread his hands and insisted: "I just said, you will be the leader. If you give an order, no matter what you want us to do, we will absolutely obey!"
"Is this true?"
Ye Chen tentatively asked: "What if the order I give goes against this expedition, or even becomes the enemy of the Southern Territory Alliance?"
Cheng Lie smiled knowingly, and seemed to confirm his suspicion, saying: "We are not from the Southern Territory Alliance, and there is no need to be loyal to the Southern Territory Alliance. This expedition to Haoshan is just to get ahead and establish the Emperor's Pill.
That’s all!”
After a pause, he added: "So, if you become the leader, even if you want us to be enemies of the Southern Territory Alliance, we will obey your orders unconditionally!"
Having said this, he glanced at the thirty or so people around him and asked, "What do you think?"
"Yes, I completely agree!"
"I am also willing to rely entirely on Mr. Ye's orders!"
"As long as Mr. Ye doesn't dislike me, I am willing to go through fire and water and follow Mr. Ye from now on!"
Everyone swore allegiance.
"very good!"
Ye Chen nodded with satisfaction, "Since everyone is so kind, I will be disrespectful!"
Taking a deep breath, he said forcefully: "My first order is to cancel the Haoshan expedition, but not to let the Southern Territory Alliance know about it. Everyone should go to the wild forest of Haoshan for a walk, and then return to the South."
Territory Center, report to the Southern Territory Alliance and say that the rebels in Haoshan have been eliminated!"
After saying this, everyone immediately looked at each other.
"Aren't you going to conquer Haoshan Mountain?"
"And you have to hide it from the Southern Alliance?"
"What will we do if we are discovered by the Southern Territory Alliance?"
Regarding everyone's concerns, Ye Chen seemed to have expected it, and said: "I asked you to go for a walk in the wild forest just to dispel the suspicion of the Southern Alliance. As long as everyone works together and is secretive enough, the Southern Alliance can
You can’t find it!”
Fearing that there would be any mistakes, Ye Chen also roughly described the names of the rebel forces in Haoshan and the main characters to everyone.
After all, if there is reason and evidence, and there are characters to compare with, the lie will be more realistic.
"Any questions?"
After explaining everything clearly, Ye Chen glanced at everyone.
"there is none left!"
"Since you are now the leader of the expedition, your order is the mission that we must try our best to complete!"
Everyone expressed no objection, but Cheng Lie suddenly asked meaningfully, "Can we talk alone?"
"Can!"
Ye Chen agreed without thinking.
He knew that Cheng Lie must have many questions in his heart.
In fact, even if the other party didn't say anything, he wanted to make it clear and put an end to it.
He just glanced at Dongfang Yunxi, who was silent next to him, and said: "Yunxi, you'd better go back. We still have very important things to do next!"
"I……"
Dongfang Yunxi's pretty face turned pale.
She originally wanted to wait for Ye Chen to resolve the matter here before spending some time alone with Ye Chen, or to talk about what was on her mind, express her guilt, etc.
Unexpectedly, Ye Chen started chasing people away before she opened her mouth.
Such a light sentence pierced her heart like a sharp knife, making her feel as if she was dead in an instant and losing all hope.
However, what makes her even more miserable is yet to come...
"I'm very grateful for your thoughtfulness, but you can't keep up with the path I want to take!"
"But actually, you don't have to keep up. Even if you barely keep up, it will be very hard for you, and I will also feel very tired!"
A simple and concise sentence completely shattered her remaining reluctance and hope.
"okay, I get it!"
After a moment of silence, she suddenly raised her head and showed a very stiff smile, "Don't worry, sir, I still have the most basic self-awareness. You don't have to worry about me pestering you!"
"Thank you for saving me this time. The little girl will remember your life-saving grace in my heart!"
"Since the young master still has something to be busy with, the little lady will take her leave now. I hope... we will see you again later!"
After saying that, she turned around and left.
She looked cool, but the moment she turned around, the tears she was holding back could no longer be suppressed and burst out instantly.
But because his back was turned to everyone, naturally no one saw him, including Ye Chen.
"Ye Chen, can you... bear it?" Cheng Lie lowered his voice and asked.
"If you continue to break up, you will suffer chaos!" Ye Chen shook his head.
Soon after, Dongfang Yunxi completely stayed away from here.
Although Ye Chen couldn't bear it, in the end he didn't hold anything back, let alone any guarantee.
After all, he is just a passerby, his goal is not here, he will not stop for anyone, let alone give up his goal because of anyone.
"Everyone, find a place to rest first. I'll talk to Commander Ye alone first, and then we'll get back on the road!"
Seeing Dongfang Yunxi walking away, Cheng Lie said something to everyone and then walked towards a valley not far away.
Ye Chen understood and followed suit.
A moment later, in the valley!
"I know you may have seen something. If you have anything to say, just say it. No need to be secretive!"
"Okay, then I'll tell you the truth!"
Cheng Lie's face became solemn and he stared at Ye Chen with burning eyes, "If my guess is correct, your real purpose in participating in the hero selection of the viewing platform should be to get into it and then take the opportunity to prevent the expedition team from conquering Haoshan, right?
"
"good!"
Ye Chen did not deny this.
After all, he has given orders to these people, so he is not afraid of them knowing.
"I see……"
Cheng Lie smiled in relief, "You are from Haoshan, right?"
Ye Chen frowned, and a cold murderous intent flashed undetectably in his eyes.