Chapter 246: Chapter 246: Been Cheated
Translator: 549690339
Fang Lin and the others were all lamenting in their hearts. What kind of situation was this? It was as if they could bump into Li Family members wherever they went. It was completely unbelievable.
However, they found it strange that there were so few people from the Li Family. Where were the rest of them? Especially that Li Tongtian, wasn’t he supposed to be leading the Li Family this time? Why was he now missing?
“I harbor no ill will!” Li Youbing spoke first, expressing her stance.
Despite her words, no one believed her. Even the dozen or so Li Family disciples following her assumed she was deceiving Qing Jianzi and his group, secretly admiring Li Youbing for her cleverness.
The royal family and members of the Purple Mist Sect became increasingly wary, even glancing around in suspicion. They wondered if Li Tongtian was hiding elsewhere with a part of the Li Family members, waiting for their guard to drop before launching a surprise attack.
“Li Tongtian and I have parted ways. He went his way, and these people are following me,” Li Youbing continued.
Still, no one believed her. After all, Li Youbing was part of the Li Family and held quite a high position in the family. The Royal Family and Purple Mist Sect both had grudges against the Li Family. It would be strange if Li Family members didn’t harbor ill intentions towards them.
“Hmph, do you think we would believe you?” Yang Pojun said coldly.
Li Youbing remained indifferent, “If I meant harm, I wouldn’t have appeared before you unarmed like this. You greatly outnumber us. If you wanted to attack me, I wouldn’t stand a chance.”
Her words did lead Fang Lin and the others to think a little. Upon closer reflection, it did seem plausible.
However, they could not let down their guard. Just based on Li Youbing’s words, it was impossible to convince them.
“Are you also trying to enter the Ice Palace?” Li Youbing turned her gaze to the five massive ice sculptures, her eyes filled with the same awe.
Qing Jianzi replied, “Are you implying that your Li Family does not want to?”
Li Youbing forced out a bitter smile, “If Li Tongtian were here, he would definitely want to go in. But I don’t want to. I just want to leave here alive with them.”
Her words left a bitter taste in the mouths of the dozen or so people behind her. However, they had no regrets following Li Youbing. They, like Li Youbing, had completely given up on Li Tongtian.
Could a person who could abandon his kin offer them a path of survival? At any moment, Li Tongtian might stab them in the back.
Following Li Youbing might not bring them any more benefits from the Endless Dungeon, but it may provide a greater chance of survival.
Being alive was the greatest advantage. Even if you obtained a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, it would be pointless if your life was lost.
Fang Lin furrowed his brow, “Tell me, where is Li Tongtian? Is he also heading this way?”
Li Youbing pressed her lips together and said, “I don’t know. After you guys fled, he and I went our separate ways.”
Fang Lin nodded and then a faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, “Since you’ve severed ties with Li Tongtian, why don’t you come with us? You have so few people with you; you won’t be able to handle any danger that comes your way. If we move together, we can keep an eye out for each other.”
On hearing this, Qing Jianzi and Yang Pojun looked at Fang Lin with surprise. They didn’t expect Fang Lin to propose letting Li Youbing and her group travel with them. This wasn’t exactly a good idea.
Li Youbing was also taken aback that Fang Lin would say such a thing. She was somewhat surprised, but she quickly furrowed her brow, considering the credibility of Fang Lin’s words.
In all honesty, Li Youbing didn’t have a good impression of Fang Lin, even disliking him a bit, so she didn’t really believe what he was saying.
Seeing the expression on Li Youbing’s face, Fang Lin knew she didn’t trust him. He smiled and said, “As you can see, we have strength in numbers here. If we really wanted to harm you, we could have acted already. We wouldn’t need to resort to such tricks. I think it would be better if you came with us. Apart from helping each other out, if we run into Li Tongtian, he wouldn’t dare to try anything with either of us. It’s safer than wandering around with just a dozen or so people. Don’t you think?”
Li Youbing still didn’t believe him, and she always felt that she couldn’t trust Fang Lin.
As Li Youbing remained silent, Fang Lin’s face showed an expression of disappointment, “Sigh, I had good intentions. Since you’re not interested, so be it. We’ll go to the Ice Palace ourselves.”
Li Youbing finally spoke, biting her lip lightly, “If I go with you, there’s one thing you have to promise me.”
Fang Lin immediately perked up and asked, “What is it? Let’s hear it first.”
Li Youbing expressed herself with a complicated look, “If we encounter Li Tongtian and his group, I hope you can let them go.”
Upon hearing this, Fang Lin immediately slapped his chest and said, “No problem. As long as he doesn’t provoke us, we’ll leave him alone.”
Qing Jianzi and Yang Pojun beside him rolled their eyes. Are you the only one calling the shots here? Why didn’t you ask for our opinion?
However, they had more faith in Fang Lin, so they didn’t say anything more.
The request from Li Youbing was due to her lingering compassion. Although she was disheartened with Li Tongtian’s actions, they were still part of the Li Family. She didn’t want Li Tongtian and his group to die here. However, all she could do was make this request. If Li Tongtian and his group really ran into trouble, she wouldn’t interfere.
“Come on, let’s go into the Ice Palace together.” Fang Lin gestured to Li Youbing.
Li Youbing nodded and without a second thought, led her small group over.
“What grand ice sculptures.” Standing close by, Li Youbing looked up at the towering ice sculptures and exclaimed.
Fang Lin and the others wore odd expressions, especially Fang Lin, whose smile was exceptionally bright.
It was at this moment that Li Youbing suddenly noticed something wasn’t right. Why did she feel as though she couldn’t gather her Inner Strength?
Then, her expression, along with the dozen or so Li Family disciples, changed dramatically. Their Inner Strength, like Fang Lin and the others, was being suppressed by some sort of force, making it impossible to use.
Li Youbing immediately realized what had happened. She had been tricked. Fang Lin’s talking was all to lure her and the others over here.
No wonder they had the advantage in numbers, but looked so nervous. It turned out that they couldn’t use their Inner Strength at all and were as vulnerable as paper tigers.
“You!” Li Youbing quickly turned around, glaring angrily at Fang Lin, wishing she could run up and bite this annoying man a few times.
Fang Lin put on an innocent face, “What’s wrong?”
Li Youbing was fuming. Fang Lin was just as annoying as ever. He had almost killed her before, and now he had tricked her into this ghostly place again.
Li Youbing didn’t want to say another word, and she led the dozen or so Li Family disciples back the way they came.
Bang!
Then, Li Youbing bumped headfirst into an invisible wall, let out a cry of pain.