Chapter 145: Withdrawing One's Intent

  "That's the situation, let everyone make some suggestions." Han Jin ended his speech.

  When he first embarked on the path of cultivation, he was anxious and hated his own inadequacy. The things his master gave him were right in front of him, but he couldn't absorb more energy. However, after a few years, he began to worry about the scarcity of heavenly materials and earthly treasures. His abilities finally improved, but he couldn't find any treasures that could provide energy.

  It's the same now, at first, a low-ranking magic crystal that was used as an ornament would have been enough to kill him. After more than a year of hard training, his total energy had reached hundreds of jia, approaching Mo Xinkou's level at the time. Every day, he could absorb the energy of over a dozen third-grade magic crystals, but the consumption rate of the magic crystals was too fast, bringing great pressure and worry to him. The same experience gave him an extremely complex feeling.

  As for those fifth-grade and even higher-grade magic crystals, he still can't absorb them, and can only use them as decorations.

  Sass shook his head slightly and said in a low voice, "This... the magic crystal is almost depleted? Raphael, what have you done? Calculating it, there should be around 800 to 900 magic crystals, even if you were eating them, it wouldn't deplete this quickly, right?"

  Sassou's words hit the nail on Han Jin's heart, and Xian Ni'er glanced at Han Jin, hastily changing the subject: "Isn't it just to make substitute puppets for you? Never mind, let's not talk about this anymore. Everyone should think about what to do next."

  "Rapidstream Legion has obtained a lot of things. I'll go talk to Leizhe about it? Divide some magic crystals for us, that shouldn't be a problem." Sasou said.

  "This isn't a long-term solution, he gave in this time, what about next time?" Xanier shook her head and said.

  "In that case, I'm out of options, unless... we go to Guāi Yá City and become mercenaries for a while."

  "I agree!" Mo Xink suddenly said: "It's too boring to stay here, let's go to Gucui City for a stroll."

  "Don't forget, the people of Gully City already have hostility towards us, did you forget last time?" Han Jin said.

  "He's not hostile to us, he's after the legacy of the Morgan syndicate... it has a huge appeal for many people." Sasou said: "But this time we're not taking Kiri with us, what can he do?"

  "Why can't I follow?" Suddenly, Kairi, who had been quietly sitting there, raised her head.

  "Kylie, you must stay in Black Crow City and find a way to rebuild the Morgan Merchant Guild!" Sasou said slowly: "I don't believe it, the Morgan Merchant Guild had so many people, all of them are ungrateful traitors! Maybe some people are wandering around, maybe some people can only continue to stay in the guild, waiting for opportunities. As long as you re-hoist the Morgan Merchant Guild's flag, many people will come to join you. After all, you are the rightful heir! Moreover, Leizhe, Lang Ning and Mr. Gwala will all strongly support you. The prosperity of Holy Crown City must have been greatly contributed by large merchant guilds like the Morgan Merchant Guild. Without the support of large merchant guilds, Black Crow City can only be a second-rate city forever."

  "Ah, yes, Keli, you're needed here!" Mosike added.

  Actually, there are some things that can't be said. Once outside, Xieli could only become a burden to everyone. In the past, it was impossible, and companions had to take care of each other, so they could only bring Xieli along on adventures. Now that Hei Ya Cheng has become their territory, they should leave some people behind, so that the few of them can go out and roam freely.

  "I..." Qiu Li bit her lip, seeming to want to say something, but ultimately fell silent again.

  "Cough..." Han Jin coughed once: "Who else wants to go to Gucui City?"

  "I," Xanthe replied.

  "Me." "And me." Mosuke and Sosuke also chimed in.

  "Me." Xilina also wanted to go.

  "Me!" Stillberg exclaimed.

  Xian Ni'er looked at Stilberg and said, "Stilberg, you stay here too! Qili needs more hands, you and Little Joseph must help her more."

  "Master!" Stillberg exclaimed at once.

  "Xian Ni'er is right, can't let Qili run around alone?" Han Jin felt a bit apologetic in his heart, but he really couldn't bring Stilberg along.

  "Master..." Stillberg exclaimed, in his memory, no matter if Han Jin was a rich young master or a street beggar, he had never been separated from Han Jin before. Now seeing Han Jin wanting to leave him here, he was so anxious that he wanted to cry.

  "Don't worry, it's just a few months, once we've saved up enough magic crystals, we'll be back." Han Jin said softly.

  "But... young master, who will take care of you?!" Stillberg made a final effort.

  "Isn't there also Xian Ni'er? Don't worry, your family's young master won't be bullied." Mo Xin said with a big smile.

  This sentence is a big blunder, Xian Ni'er's status is noble, how can she be compared to a house slave?

  Xian Ni Er's expression was complex, scolding Mo Xin Ke, it seemed that she didn't want to take care of Han Jin at all, not only would it hurt Han Jin, but also herself. If she pretended not to hear, she felt very wronged, with no choice but to blame Mo Xin Ke for not being able to control his own mouth!

  Moxinke also sensed something was wrong and hastily said seriously: "Xilina, you stay too."

  "Why?" Shilarna sprang up, she wasn't as easy-going as Stierberg.

  "We've all left, who will protect Keli and them? What if something happens?" Mo Xinko said with a just tone.

  "That...that can make others stay! I'm going home!!" Shilna shouted.

  "Who did you say should stay? Raphael is a puppeteer, priest, I am a warrior, Sasou is a magician, Xian Ni Er is an archer, who can you replace?" Mo Xin Ke looked very confident.

  Xier Na was speechless, stunned for a long time, and sat down with a huff. She had many shortcomings, but she also had some advantages that could be described as lovely, such as being reasonable and responsible. As long as someone could make her feel guilty, she wouldn't act on her own accord. To put it accurately, Xier Na was a rational person who valued responsibility. Mo Xin Ke had grown up with her since childhood and had already figured out her personality.

  "And me?" Michelle asked.

  "You'd better stay here too." Han Jin said.

  "Good." It can't be denied, Michelle is the most talkative person here.

  "I also want to go to Guzai City with you, can I?" As he spoke, Leizhe walked in from outside.

  "Who?" Han Jin was taken aback: "What about Black Crow City then?"

  "With Mr. Lang and Ning here, it's already enough." Lei Zhe said lightly: "Don't you think I'm staying here is a bit superfluous?"

  Han Jing quietly looked at Lei Zhe, although he had discussed with Lang Ning behind his back, but the effect was minimal. Lang Ning's temper was very stubborn, he would not be greedy for military power, if Lei Zhe wanted to drive him away, he could immediately hand over all his powers clearly, but if Lei Zhe wanted to use him, then he would have to act according to his own principles.

  There's no doubt that Lang Ning's attitude made Lei Zhe very angry, but unfortunately, Lei Zhe didn't know how to handle military affairs, and Lang Ning was his indispensable assistant. He used him on the one hand and hated him on the other, and his mood can be imagined. Thinking of seeking help from Guevara, but Guevara openly supported Lang Ning and instead criticized him for being too idealistic.

  It has been ten days since the occupation of Black Crow City, and Han Jin and a few others have been idle all along. However, his dispute with Lang Ning has not stopped, laboring in vain, without understanding or support. Due to the Deep Abyss Witch incident, Lang Ning, who firmly opposed punishing the soldiers, received even more admiration from the soldiers. This made Lei Zhe Mo, who disliked managing military affairs and liked being free and easy-going, feel like retreating. At least, he wanted to temporarily leave Black Crow City for a while.

  At that time, after snatching his father's coffin, he was completely because of the persuasion of the soldiers and the instigation of Han Jin and others, so he stayed in the military camp, which was not his original intention.

  "Are you really going with us?" Han Jin said slowly.

  "Hmm." Lei Zhe smiled: "As long as you welcome me."

  "Of course you're welcome, we were just missing a thief." Mosike shouted.

  "Since you've already decided..." Han Jin also smiled: "Then let's go together." In fact, his mood was more complicated than Lei Zhe's. Firstly, he wasn't a selfless great man and was used to considering problems from his own interests. He had allowed Lei Zhe to stay in the military camp initially because he wanted to find a safe and peaceful place to settle down and not have to run around everywhere. Now, he didn't oppose Lei Zhe's departure also because he thought that having Lang Ning and Ge Wala manage the army would be more beneficial for their future. Once involved with the army, Lei Zhe's mind became very rigid, but he couldn't bring himself to offer an opinion. Now, this was in line with his wishes.

  "Everyone go back and get ready, we'll set off early tomorrow morning." Xanier stood up.

  "Sasseur, you represent us to go and bid farewell to Lang Ning and Mr. Guevara." Han Jin said: "I'll just go, there are some things that need to be sorted out properly."

  "Uh..." Sasu looked at Leizhe and said, "Leizhe, aren't you coming with me?" He was also aware of Leizhe's situation, but Leizhe couldn't just quietly leave without causing a bad impression. So he had to be a bit underhanded, whether Leizhe liked it or not, and remind him.

  Lei Zhe thought for a moment: "You go first, I'll find them myself tonight."

  Those who were ready to leave went back to gather their belongings, while those who stayed sat quietly, their faces all looking somewhat unpleasant, especially Stillberg. Earlier, Mosinke's words not only made Xian Ni'er feel embarrassed, but also hurt him. If the young master no longer needed him to take care of him in the future, he would lose his meaning of survival, because he couldn't think of what he was living for.

  "Stilberg, come here." Han Jin beckoned with his hand.

  Stilberg sprang up like he had been electrocuted, hastily walking to Han Jin's front. Han Jin reached out and grasped his wrist pulse, carefully listening for a moment before nodding in satisfaction: "You've worked hard, but don't think that just because I'm leaving you can slack off! In three months at most, I'll be back, and by then you should have broken through to the second layer as well. Don't disappoint me, got it?"

  "What's the second layer?" Mo Xinke asked curiously.

  Stilberg's eyes lit up and he nodded vigorously: "Young master! I will definitely work hard!"

  No one noticed that Qiu Li's eyes kept turning on Han Jin's back, and finally shifted her gaze to the tip of her own toes, she didn't want others to see the sparkle in her eyes.