The 5th Floor.


    So, whats our n here Commander? Zihaoasked withhis lightning sword hanging on his back.


    We lost a lot of people on our way to the 5thfloor... If we arent careful, we could be taken out here. Scars spoke solemnly as his monster lotus hungrily eyed one of the woundedWolfengGang members.


    Fucking bastards... They really arent holding anything back. They really n to eliminate us before the Treasured ins are over. Ears cursed.


    Next time I see a disciple from the Fearsome Garden or Huan n, I''mgonnarip my sword through their guts!


    Alright boys, calm down. Getting worked up over this wont help us at all. Wenling said, clearly just as stressed and upset as her men.


    TheWolfengGang has just arrived on the 5thfloor of the Great Tower and read the objective needed to clear this floor. Jings reaction to the objective was quite different from theWolfengGang and she was slightly surprised by this. She thought they would immediately be able to see this situation in a positive light as its perfect for bandits like them. But if their first thought was of survival instead of banditry, maybe she was affected by them a little more than she thought.


    The 5thfloor was home to three powerful spirit beast tribes. The Green Bloods, Red Bloods, and the Blue Bloods. These three tribes were all currently engaged in an all-out war that epassed the entire floor. Their goal was to survive until only one beast tribe was left. When reading this, Jing immediately thought of taking advantage of the war to get as many valuables as she can. The reaction of theWolfengGang was to find out how to survive long enough to get to the next floor.


    It seems the many losses of theirrades weighed heavily on their minds. This wouldnt be convenient for Jing if she nned on using this chaotic battle to gain treasures. Luckily for them, she was not in desperate need for anymore magical treasures or resources in general. She probably had enough resources to start arge sect of her own by now. So, Jing went along with their little n of surviving till the end of the war.


    She couldve prevented all the deaths of those that died on their way to the 5thfloor. It waspletely in her power to do so but she refused. TheWolfengGang didnt know she had the power to save everyone that died but it wouldnt matter if they did in the first ce. Everyone except Wenling would agree with whatever she said or did thanks to the lotuses. Jing wasnt sure if she should infect Wenling with the lotus. Having another 100% loyal follower would be good but she didnt feel satisfied with this type of method.


    If she used the parasitic lotus totch onto Wenling, whats stopping her from doing it to the rest of her followers and just leading a group of mind-controlled followers that would listen to her everymand? It would be like leading a group of puppets instead of actual humans with their own thoughts and feelings. Kind of like ying with dolls and having them move to your whim and narrate their thoughts for them.


    Jing didnt feel that this was wrong in the sense that she would feel bad for doing so. She felt that it was wrong because it wouldnt be gratifying to her inner self. It would be cheating in simpler terms. Her current goal lied in taking over the sect and reforming it into her ideal form of what a sect should be. Wouldnt it be pointless if all of those under her when she bes Sect Leader are nothing more than mindless pawns only used to fulfil her desires? It would all be so empty that Jing couldnt really call that seeding in her goal.


    Jing decided to not use any mind-altering methods on her main followers. She would gain their full loyalty and hearts through her own leadership capabilities. It wouldnt be worth doing it any other way. At least in her opinion, it wouldnt be.


    Jing. Can you have LiLiscout our surroundings for us? Wenling asked.


    Ask him yourself. She replied, even though she already knew the answer.


    Pretty please LiLi? Wenling pped her hands together and asked cutely.


    LiLiturned his head.


    Pleasepleasepleaseplease. She begged even more.


    He opened his left eye and stared at her.


    I got a nice juicy beast core for you if you do it for us. Scars bargained as he reached from his pocket and took out a shiny red solid sphere.


    Thispletely captured the owlets attention. He nodded as he took the beast core in blinding speed before taking off into the sky.


    Did you teach him that? Wenling asked slightly peeved she couldnt use her charms on LiLi.


    Hes smart. He knows how to spot a good deal. Jing replied.


    I wish he would open up to me more... She whined as she hugged Jing from behind.


    Give it time. He isnt used to making friends. Jing said, she herself doesnt have any friends either.


    A shy one huh? You know, you used to be cuter when you were shy too.


    So, Im not cute anymore is what youre saying right?


    No! I didnt mean it like that! What I meant was youre so different now and I feel crazy because I''m the only one who seems to notice it. She couldnt exin herself in a way that made sense.


    So,I''m not cute. I got it. Jing released herself from Wenlings grip and walked faster on ahead.


    Jing! Wait! I just meant that you were especially cute before and now you are only cutecute! Does that make sense?!


    No. It doesnt. Jing teased while faking an upset face. She really didnt care about being cute or whatnot. It was just amusing to see Wenlings desperation.


    Uhh! How do I exin this in a way that doesnt upset you?!


    Youve already exined it. No need to exin it again.


    The rest of theWolfengGang watched this scene with amusement. It wasnt often that the Commander acted so freely and honest with herself before Jing joined. Even Ears only saw this part of the Commanders personality when around the othermanders and the leader. Ears wasnt ashamed to say that he was insanely jealous of Jings closeness with Wenling but seeing the faces of these bastards behind him, he was starting to think he wasnt the only one. They were happy that their Commander could feel at ease with Jing around. They believed that since Jing was a girl, it was easier for her to open up to her instead of a bunch of guys like them. There were some barriers that could not be easily crossed between the sexes.


    Wenling engulfed Jing in a big hug and was repeating the word sorry over and over again when LiLireturned from his scouting. Wenling refused to let go unless Jing forgave her. LiLididnt like this sight and as hereturnedhe swooped down and kicked Wenling in the forehead with his foot, releasing her hold from his mother. Wenling whined from Li Lis uncalled for abuse and this sight made Jingugh.


    I guess seeing that sorry sight of yours is enough. I forgive you. Jing told her. Not that she ever was upset with her in the first ce.


    Wenling bounced up from the ground and captured both Jing and LiLiin a joyous hug. All three of their faces rubbed together as Wenling continually forced the physical interaction. LiLitried to pull out and kick Wenling away again but she was prepared this time. LiLiwould have to hurt Jing if he wanted to push her away. The young banditmander smirked in her victory as she rubbed her face even harder against the mother and son duo.


    Up ahead there is a mountain surrounded with a dense amount of qi. To the west, there is a small army of Green Bloods traveling this way. In the east, LiLispotted argeke without any spirit beasts inside. Behind us, we have the Fearsome Garden and Huan n tracking our trail. It looks like they have a spirit tool that can track us somehow. Jing ryed as her face was still being rubbed against Wenlings. Her face and voicewapletely stoic despite being in the embrace with Wenling and LiLi.


    We need to get a move on then. I wouldve suggested we head to theke first to fill up on water but if they are right behind us, we need to get to the mountain. Theres no point in angering the Green Bloods just as we got on the floor either. Ears said.


    We can still head to theke Vice Commander. Zian spoke up.


    Did you not just hear me?


    I heard you. But I was thinking, since we know that they are following us from behind. We could set up a trap for them with Jings formations. He shared.


    We could also go and stock up on water from theke! We head to theke first, stock up, and then we could head to the mountain and set the ambush there or make it at theke. Scars added.


    Hmm... That isnt a bad ideaing from you bastards... Commander, what do you think? Ears asked, she was still hugging Jing and LiLi.


    It would be a good n if we had more of our members but as we stand now, we are outnumbered. Even with the four of us at the 9thstage, we still wouldnt be able to defeat both of their forces together. They came very prepared and would easily be able to escape with their lives.


    How could they escape from one of Jings formation though? Du Lin asked.


    It would cost them a valuable spirit tool but it would be possible. Plus, I dont doubt that they have a spirit tool that could sense arrays. They could see our trap from a mile away with a tool like that. The safest option would be to stock up on water, ce traps behind us to dy them, and focus on making it to the mountain. Wenling ryed to her men.


    Why are we headed to the mountain again? Zihao asked.


    Didnt you hear Jing? That mountain is definitely filled with valuable loot if it is surrounded in dense qi. Ears exined.


    I really dont think we can carry anymore loot Vice Commander... Scars brought up.


    Well its going up your ass if you cant find anywhere to carry it.


    Vice Commander please... Scars begged for mercy.


    The rest of the gangughed as they made their way to theke.