Stronger with More Jobs

Chapter 682 - 291: Traveling Together, Making a Bet!

Her gaze swept over Fang Qingyu, then looked toward Wei Banmeng, Chu Kuanglan, Lu Jiuyuan, and Jiang Wei at the table, eyes filled with sincere concern: "That’s precisely why we cannot watch you continue to jump into that bottomless vortex for us! It’s not worth it! Really not worth it!"

Lin Yu’s tone became exceedingly earnest: "You and your teammates are all so young, with limitless potential, an infinite future! You are the hope of the Federation! There’s no need to stick to this matter to the end for those of us who have ’died once,’ risking your lives!"

She took a deep breath, as if releasing a heavy burden, and a smile of relief mixed with a bit of bitterness appeared on her face: "To be honest, Captain Fang, to see with my own eyes those lofty Tier Three Martial Saints of the Ji Family lying in the pit like dead dogs, being taken down by us..."

"I never dared imagine this before being captured."

"You’ve given us an ending we didn’t even dare to dream of; we’re really satisfied, satisfied enough to have no regrets in death!"

Lin Yu finally looked at Fang Qingyu, her eyes almost pleading: "So... Captain Fang, we beg you, for yourself and for your teammates, stop now, don’t investigate any further, okay?"

The living room plunged into dead silence.

The bubbling sound of the hot pot seemed exceptionally clear.

Wei Banmeng, Chu Kuanglan, and Lu Jiuyuan all remained silent.

Aren’t they afraid of death? Of course, they are.

But having witnessed the horrors of the icy cave, having personally experienced that bloody revenge, they all held a burning ember in their hearts.

Lin Yu’s words felt like a basin of cold water poured over this flame, leaving them momentarily speechless.

Saying "we are not afraid of death, we must seek justice"?

This sounds passionate but also impulsive and foolish.

Yet agreeing to stop would leave no outlet for the pent-up energy in their hearts, making it unbearably stifling.

Jiang Wei quietly observed Lin Yu, a hint of understanding flashing in her red eyes.

Those who have experienced the deepest despair.

Sometimes cherish the hard-won light even more and fear losing it even more.

After a long silence.

Fang Qingyu suddenly laughed softly. The laughter broke the heavy atmosphere.

He looked at Lin Yu, his eyes calm and gentle, and slowly began to speak: "Actually... I’ve already uncovered it."

"What?!"

Lin Yu, Zhang Meng, and Chen Shan simultaneously looked up in astonishment, their faces filled with shock.

Wei Banmeng, Chu Kuanglan, and Lu Jiuyuan also immediately looked toward Fang Qingyu, their eyes filled with inquiry.

Uncovered? Who’s behind it?

Is it that "Luo" family?

However, Fang Qingyu did not mention that name, only looked at Lin Yu, his tone carrying a kind of persuasive steadiness: "So, rest assured. I realize better than anyone the dangers of continuing. Without enough assurance, I wouldn’t foolishly risk my life, nor would I take my teammates into danger."

Fang Qingyu briefly explained, then diverted the topic: "Alright, let’s not talk about this. How about you? Where do you plan to go after leaving? From the looks of it, you seem to have a common destination?"

Hearing the first half of Fang Qingyu’s words, especially the part about "not foolishly risking my life," Lin Yu finally relaxed her tense nerves, showing a genuine smile of relief on her face.

As long as Fang Qingyu stays safe, they have nothing to worry about.

"Mm."

Lin Yu nodded firmly, her eyes glimmering with hope for a new life, "We’re planning to go to the ’City of Injustice’!"

"City of Injustice?!" Chu Kuanglan exclaimed in delayed recognition, "Is it the one that’s claimed to be the most chaotic and lawless in the Federation?!"

"Yes, that’s the place."

Lin Yu affirmed, with a tone filled with determination and anticipation, "There, the Federation’s laws don’t reach, nor can the hands of major families! It’s truly a place where power reigns supreme! No identity, no past, only fists and strength matter! With our combat strength, sticking together and trying to establish ourselves or even join a decent gang to settle down shouldn’t be difficult."

She glanced at Zhang Meng and Chen Shan, both nodding in agreement.

Wei Banmeng nodded thoughtfully: "It’s certainly an option. The City of Injustice has its unique rules, banning the presence of anything above Tier Four, the maximum combat strength being Peak of Third Tier. With Sister Lin Yu and your dozens of Tier Two members, some of whom at the peak, as long as you don’t actively provoke those top forces, self-protection and securing a foothold is more than sufficient."

She paused, adding, "Moreover, it’s a mixed place where information flows quickly, being careful there is much better than constantly worrying about getting targeted by the people behind the scenes in frontline cities."

Lin Yu smiled and nodded: "Yes, that’s what we all think. Compared to constantly fearing exposure or retribution at the Arctic Front cities, it feels... more free and more suitable for those of us who are ’homeless’ to start anew over there."

"That sounds good." Wei Banmeng also smiled, "When do you plan to leave, Sister Lin Yu? We’ll see you off then."

"We plan to..." Lin Yu was about to reveal her plan.

"No need to see us off."

Fang Qingyu suddenly interrupted her, with an expression that became extremely odd, even with a touch of helpless smile.

"Huh?" Wei Banmeng, Chu Kuanglan, Lu Jiuyuan, including Lin Yu, were all taken aback, looking at Fang Qingyu with confusion.

Fang Qingyu looked at his teammates’ puzzled faces, spread his hands, and said with a bitter smile: "Because... our team also needs to go to the City of Injustice. What’s the use of seeing off? We’re on the same path."