They were very nervous.
There was a kind of fear that not only grew in the heart but was etched on the bones like a relief.
Didn’t the matter end yesterday?
Today, instead of hunting in this great time, they are waiting here, why?
Everyone, including Ren Zhong, had this confusion in their hearts.
Ren Zhong had emotions that couldn’t be shared.
He feared not the other, but his own killing intent.
Today, he killed all five of Zheng Tian’s group.
Tonight, I killed Bei Lihui.
Tomorrow, he will try to give me the most miserable and humiliating death under everyone’s attention.
I can only use death to escape the death he brings to me.
Such memories are as sharp as a knife, as fiery as flames, engraved on the heart.
Usually, Ren Zhong could control his killing intent very well, but today was a special day, in this special place, and the other side had taken unusual actions.
He controlled it with great difficulty.
Ren Zhong quietly took a deep breath.
His heart grew colder, but his face gradually showed an increasingly enthusiastic smile.
As if sensing the gaze on him, Lin Wang and Bei Lihui raised their heads simultaneously.
Bei Lihui still had a face full of disdain, but Lin Wang’s face suddenly lit up with a smile as warm as a spring breeze.
He jumped off the jet ski and took the initiative to walk forward, "Ren Zhong, we meet again."
Ren Zhong nodded, "Hello, Captain Lin."
Lin Wang made a gesture of invitation, "Shall we have a brief chat over there?"
The two exchanged pleasantries for nearly fifteen minutes.
Lin Wang first apologized on behalf of Bei Lihui, saying that Bei Lihui’s attitude was problematic when forcing Zheng Tian to pay extra commissions a few days ago, but that it was also a customary rule in the town.
Ren Zhong expressed his understanding, said he didn’t mind, and praised Captain Lin for being a kind-hearted and considerate good leader.
Then, Lin Wang frankly asked Ren Zhong about his relationship with Ju Qingmeng.
Ren Zhong forthrightly "admitted" he was Ju Qingmeng’s lover.
Lin Wang then, in a seemingly casual tone, asked about his relationship with Ma Dafu.
Ren Zhong said that when he was a citizen before, he had some study in the tea ceremony and chatted casually with Ma Dafu when registering at the town.
Ma Dafu, an old tea enthusiast, shared some common language with him, occasionally meeting for tea, barely qualifying as acquaintances.
Previously, when he killed someone in public, it was also Ma Dafu who spared him the trouble.
Ren Zhong also clearly informed him that last night Ma Dafu invited him to the town hall to inquire about the Descending Demon Baby matter.
He also told Ma Dafu everything he saw and experienced firsthand.
By the end of the conversation, Lin Wang pointed out that Ren Zhong’s armor had undergone multiple modifications and was no longer ordinary First Level armor.
"You already have Second Level strength. I’ve also noticed the changes in Zheng Tian’s team recently. I think you are a talent worth cultivating. Are you interested in becoming a backup member of my team? Or I can support you in leaving Zheng Tian’s team and setting up a semi-professional team of your own."
Faced with Lin Wang’s seemingly abrupt, yet reasonable invitation, Ren Zhong’s face lit up with a smile of joy at being recognized.
This time, under his more meticulous secret operations, a new situation was opened up.
Ren Zhong thought, my micro-control is indeed extraordinary.
To become stronger, one cannot rely solely on shutting oneself in for practice; real combat is necessary to train the body, hone skills, and improve carrying power by showing some of one’s combat power externally.
Even if all practical combat is moved to the night, it’s merely self-deception.
He must frequently visit the Military Weapon Store, with his equipment constantly changing.
These things can only be hidden for a while, not forever.
Even if he doesn’t reveal his full potential, just showing the tip of the iceberg is enough to stand out among ordinary scavengers.
Moreover, the growth of Zheng Tian’s team cannot always be suppressed.
time, a little too much pressure immediately led to another layer of backlash.
So from the very beginning, it was destined that he would sooner or later be noticed by Lin Wang.
But this time is different from the past.
The connections attached to him have accumulated enough to become layer upon layer of talisman shields.
When Lin Wang gazed at him, the first thought in his mind was no longer arbitrary eradication.
Particularly because of Ju Qingmeng, Lin Wang would start weighing the pros and cons.
Once Lin Wang starts weighing, wooing Ren Zhong becomes the best choice.
After all, in Lin Wang’s eyes, there is no real enmity between the two.
Their first actual interaction was his kindness in letting Zheng Tian’s team follow along yesterday to beg, and personally delivering consolation money in the evening.
Then, although they can’t be called friends, they should at least be considered decent acquaintances.
You think you have everything under control.
Little do you know that your fate and thoughts are still being manipulated by me.
Your acting is more clumsy than Zheng Tian’s.
"Thank you, Captain Lin, for your kindness. But since I am now already cooperating with Zheng Tian, I’m naturally your subordinate. As for leading a team, I fear I’m not competent. I’m inherently lazy, never getting enough sleep. Being a leader would be harmful to both myself and others."
Lin Wang nodded, "True. Yesterday I noticed you didn’t move on the vehicle all morning."
Ren Zhong scratched his head, awkwardly said, "Haha, sorry, Captain Lin, you’ve got sharp eyes to notice that."
Lin Wang: "Haha, then let’s leave it at that. I won’t force you."
"Thanks for understanding."
"If you work hard, you will definitely have a place in Starfire Town’s future."
"Thank you, Captain Lin, for the kind words."
"Finally, let me give you a word of advice."
"Though Manager Ju is beautiful and charming, as a professional, you should focus on honing yourself. The color of your dark circles is really too deep."
"Thanks for the reminder, Captain Lin!"
As this group of troublemakers left, the disdainful expression on Ren Zhong’s face flashed briefly.
Who are you even trying to fool?
Even if you can fool me, can you fool time?