Protect Our Clan Leader

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"From the current consolidated information, it's highly possible this batch of human captives is being used as bait," Wang Ying Xuan said confidently. "To some seasoned veterans who have become accustomed to sacrifices on the outer battlefield, they might, out of caution and conservativeness, turn a blind eye to such bait."

"But Su Yun Sister is different. Not to mention whether she could possibly ignore the situation given her nature, the fact that she's a princess of the Immortal Dynasty means that if this news reaches her ears, there's no way she can ignore it. There are high hopes for her to ascend as an Immortal Emperor in the future. If she allows this batch of captives to be devoured by the Gluttonous Demon King, even the mere spread of it would cause a significant blow to her reputation."

"Frankly speaking, this strategy is not particularly sophisticated, but it's indeed effective. The extraterrestrial demons' plan this time can be seen as a half-bright, half-dark scheme—forcing Sister Su Yun to take action. Moreover, since it's bait, the extraterrestrial demons would surely half-cover, half-reveal the intelligence for Sister Su Yun to 'see'."

"Then, is there a chance Her Highness Su Yun might realize it's a trap?" Zhang Huaibing asked anxiously, "If not, we need to find a way to inform Her Highness as soon as possible."

"Sister Su Yun is not that foolish," Wang Ying Xuan pondered. "I've reviewed all her public records. All along, every step she has taken has been steady and cautious, truly prudent and meticulous, with clear thinking. Moreover, her Princess Mansion's staff officers are all elite of the young generation in today's Immortal Dynasty, deserving of the term 'an assembly of elites.' Naturally, someone would propose the possibility of a 'trap.'"

"But there's one thing we can be sure of: whether it is a 'trap' or not, Sister Su Yun and her team's style will ensure there will be action. And their first action will undoubtedly be to strengthen intelligence reconnaissance. Perhaps even now, there are eyes of Sister Su Yun keeping a watch inside and outside the Gluttonous Demon King's Castle."

"Yuxuan, can we connect with Sister Su Yun's eyes? Have them relay information to Sister Su Yun," Wang Licui's eyes lit up as she spoke. "By then, we could collaborate internally and externally to assist in rescuing the captives."

"Are you kidding?" Wang Ying Xuan rolled her eyes, exasperatedly. "If we could easily find the eyes, wouldn't it be even easier for the Demonic Clan, native to this place, to find them? Even if we shouted along the way, the eyes, even if they saw us, wouldn't dare come out."

"Then can't we create a big disturbance that would both transmit the information without the Demonic Clan realizing we're transmitting intel?" Wang Licui said whimsically.

"What are you—a..." Wang Ying Xuan's curse was cut short as a sudden idea struck, and she looked at Zhang Huaibing with a mischievous glint, "Think carefully; the previous plan of having you infiltrate the captives to gather intelligence wasn't cautious enough."

"With those hundreds of captives of complex origins, it's impossible to ensure there aren't traitors already persuaded by the extraterrestrial demons inside. Direct infiltration would have even an idiot guess we've discovered the dungeon's location, which would alert the extraterrestrial demons instead."

"I was saying that." Zhang Huaibing wiped the cold sweat off his forehead, "Even if there were no traitors, the extraterrestrial demons aren't fools. How could they not notice an extra person appearing suddenly? If I'm exposed, wouldn't it be..."

Unexpectedly, before Zhang Huaibing could finish his words, Wang Ying Xuan interrupted, "Therefore, a more logical method is: you directly storm the dungeon, get captured, and then there's no fear of being exposed."

"..." Zhang Huaibing was dumbfounded, staring blankly at Wang Ying Xuan, "Wang Ying Xuan, are you trying to get rid of me by sending me to my death on purpose?"

"Of course not. You're a famous, high-profile young figure in the Immortal Palace with a recognized sequence, things of such worth are what the extraterrestrial demons would be reluctant to kill," Wang Ying Xuan shook her head seriously.

"You do know I have a sequence!?" Zhang Huaibing was almost in tears, "I'm part of the cultivation sequence in the Immortal Palace, equivalent to the Imperial Princess's status in the Immortal Court. If I fall into the hands of the extraterrestrial demons, it's an event big enough to shake the Immortal Dynasty!"

"But you haven't even inherited the Codex yet, have you? Besides, we all know your chances of inheriting the position of Immortal Supreme are quite low."

"No matter how low, I'm still in the succession sequence." Zhang Huaibing felt he was onboard a pirate ship heading toward the unfathomably deep abyss, and he couldn't get off even if he wanted to.

It's really too dangerous to mingle with these girls.

"Senior Brother Huai Bing." Wang Licui hooked his shoulder, her face full of righteous seriousness, "We're here to accomplish big deeds. How can you be so timid? If our fame was higher, why would we need to use you? Besides, with our fully equipped, survival-item-filled squad, it's indeed impossible to run away with hundreds of people, but to save just you, that's a piece of cake."

"Yes, yes~ If anything seems off, we'll abandon the original plan and immediately save Senior Brother Huai Bing and run away together." Lan Wanyi blinked her big eyes, looking sincere.

"We're a team, to live together, to die together." Wang Ying Xuan also spoke with utmost sincerity, "If really something happens to you, I'll fight to the end alongside you."

Listening to their heartfelt words, Zhang Huaibing felt a surge of emotion welling up in his heart: "I don't need you to die with me. As a member of the human race, a disciple of the Immortal Palace, I was ready to sacrifice for the human race the moment I embarked on the path of cultivation, even if it means sacrificing at a critical moment, it's worth it. Yuxuan, let's confirm the plan again. I can't keep this Immortal Supreme Order with me; give it to you for safekeeping."