Even talking about the eighth or ninth levels, let alone higher-level big shots, as long as they haven't truly taken that step, they might be tempted by it!
So, Wolverine's words weren't entirely meant to intimidate.
The assassins exchanged glances, some immediately abandoning their plans.
The remaining ones, however, turned their attention to the other surviving seven-layer expert, Angel of Sin.
"Don't look at me. My choice is the same as old Wolf's. I don't want to get involved in this mess."
If he had just happened to be nearby and witnessed this before, he might have come over to join the excitement.
But now, after experiencing so much, and especially after personally sensing the aura of the Divine Thunder Source, Angel of Sin also chose to back out.
Treasures of that magnitude, if no one else were around, might be manageable. But now, with experts within a hundred-kilometer radius likely attracted, the risk was too great.
As people in this line of work, they were particularly strict about risk management.
If the risk exceeded seventy percent, no matter how high the reward, it had to be seriously considered!
In an instant, most of the assassins simultaneously abandoned their intentions.
With the two strongest temporary captains taking this stance, giving up was naturally the most sensible choice.
However, there were still some who were unwilling.
Out of the twenty-odd assassins, four eventually turned back the way they came.
Wolverine then glanced at Wu Di and the others.
"You."
Wu Di and his companions immediately tensed up.
They had felt the auras of the two seven-layer experts after coming out. Even though four had left, the numbers here were still greater than theirs. If a fight were to break out,
The outcome was predictable.
Seeing everyone's紧张 (nervousness), Wolverine couldn't help but smile slightly. "No need to be tense. You are all friends of our seniors. We won't do anything to you. How about you come out with us now?"
So polite?
Wu Di and the other two exchanged glances, seeing the doubt in each other's eyes.
However, as a member of the Wu family, who had to learn to interact with people from a young age, Wu Di was the first to react. He quickly cupped his fist towards Wolverine and said in standard international language, "Then we'll trouble you, senior."
"Your language is quite standard,"
Wolverine praised with some surprise. He himself had grown up using the international language, and Wu Di's flawless international language, devoid of any regional accent, instantly evoked a sense of familiarity.
"Replying to senior, I am a descendant of the Hua Xia Wu family. I began learning various cultures and international languages from a young age. International language is, in fact, like a second mother tongue."
Wolverine nodded. "Hua Xia Wu family, I seem to have some impression. I heard it's considered one of the top major powers in Hua Xia?"
Wu Di cupped his fist and chuckled lightly. Just as he was about to speak, Angel of Sin, standing beside him, suddenly interjected, "Let's go out first. Seniors should have already left by now."
Wolverine nodded. For the two of them, if Li Zhonglou was still nearby, he would have contacted them proactively, as he was the one who had called them in earlier.
In their opinion, although Li Zhonglou had said he wouldn't snatch the Divine Thunder Source, at that critical moment, he couldn't possibly remain unmoved.
Thus, everyone retraced their steps.
At this moment, Li Zhonglou was quietly following behind them.
As they passed by the forbidden area, he didn't forget to search the vicinity. He eventually found a雷枯树 (Lei Ku Tree) that looked exactly like the picture he had seen before.
He quickly dug out its root and stuffed it into his embrace.
A few more minutes passed, and everyone finally returned to the surface of the Thunder Magnetic Island.
At the same time, they noticed the abnormality of the Thunder Magnetic Island.
"This aura, an eighth-layer expert?"
Wolverine and Angel of Sin's expressions changed drastically. They quickly said to Wu Di and the others, "Alright everyone, we'll escort you this far. Due to our special condition, I must take my leave first."
With a cupped fist, Wu Di and the others hadn't even reacted before their figures had already vanished from the spot.
Angel of Sin followed closely behind.
Seeing this, the other assassins naturally dispersed immediately and left their own ways.
Only then did Wu Di and his companions begin to react.
"Did something happen to this Thunder Magnetic Island? Where are those villagers who captured us before?"
"Let's leave first anyway. Didn't you hear what that senior said? The aura of an eighth-layer expert!"
Everyone's expressions suddenly changed, and they nodded repeatedly.
Thus, everyone chose a random direction and left.
They had long forgotten the way they came, so they could only try to find the island's edge and go around.
As they walked, except for Chen Pingfan, who seemed lost in thought about Li Zhonglou's whereabouts, Wu Di and the other two were also secretly communicating.
"Who were those seniors talking about just now?"
"Who knows? I'm just curious where that kid Li Zhonglou ran off to. Don't tell me he's dead?"
"Better dead."
"But we haven't found the mission item yet. Shall we find it first?"
"If you want to find it, you look for it yourself. To put it bluntly, if the mission fails, we still have another chance. But if we stay here any longer, I'm afraid today will be our last."
The three exchanged glances and tacitly refrained from mentioning the matter further.
Even if this mission failed, it wouldn't necessarily lead to their removal as captains. For the three of them, there was no urgency.
As for the fate of others, what did it have to do with them?
Li Zhonglou, who was secretly following everyone, saw through the three's intentions at a glance. He chuckled and suddenly accelerated, circling to the other side.
In a short while, everyone arrived at the edge of the Thunder Magnetic Island.
Along the way, they also saw several peak sixth-layer experts heading towards the center of the island, in the direction of that thunderous mist.
Further behind, they even saw peak seventh-layer experts flashing by.
This further solidified their resolve to leave immediately.
However, this direction was clearly where they had come from, so everyone had to walk around the island.
"Is that him?"
Soon, everyone encountered Li Zhonglou, who was pretending to be looking for the way as well.
"You're out?"
Li Zhonglou feigned confusion.
Liu Tixing immediately said coldly, "Of course you want us to stay inside forever. I suspect you deliberately abandoned us this time as well."
With such a serious accusation right from the start, Li Zhonglou's eyes suddenly turned cold.
However, he quickly returned to normal.
With a hint of helplessness, he said, "Don't say that. It took me a great deal of effort to escape from those islanders. Aren't I here trying to find people to rescue you?"
Liu Tixing wanted to speak again, but Li Zhonglou shifted the topic.
"Speaking of which, which one of you talented individuals told those guys about the moon ray?"
Everyone was stunned.
Wu Di asked doubtfully, "Brother Li, what do you mean?"
Li Zhonglou said helplessly, "Before those islanders interrogated you, they had already called me aside. I don't know which of you mentioned the moon ray, which resulted in my moon ray being confiscated as well. I can't contact anyone after coming out."
Wu Di's brow furrowed, and then he looked at everyone.
However, none of them showed any unusual expression.
Only Liu Tixing, for some reason, did not speak again.