Bright Sword: Conquer the monk at the beginning and take down Zhou Weiguo

Chapter 518 Buried in the Heart

Qin Cang didn't answer immediately, but instead stared at Liu San intently, his suspicions growing even stronger. Liu San's gaze drifted, as usual, but Qin Cang could clearly detect a hint of unnaturalness in it. Liu San never showed such emotion in front of him—it was a subtle panic, a sign of being seen through, as if something was being silently pushed to the surface, only to be quickly suppressed.

"You know, I've always trusted you." Qin Cang's tone remained calm, but his eyes held a firmness that could not be ignored. "If there's anything, just tell me."

Liu San's eyes narrowed slightly, as if he was weighing something. A few seconds of silence seemed to freeze the air around him. Qin Cang's nervousness grew stronger. He knew that at this moment, Liu San's choice would determine the outcome of everything.

"Boss," Liu San finally spoke, his voice low and hoarse, "I just think that some things may be more complicated than you think."

Qin Cang's heart skipped a beat, realizing that the "complexity" he mentioned wasn't referring to a simple strategy, but rather a deeper, hidden secret. He took a deep breath, his eyes fixed on Liu San's face, as if trying to discern something.

"You mean, the enemy?" Qin Cang asked in a low voice, with a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.

Liu San's eyes flashed, and then he shook his head slightly, "Not just the enemy, there are even...some things we have been overlooking."

Qin Cang's heart sank. Although he had long realized that things were far more complicated than they appeared, Liu San's words now made him even more uneasy. Liu San's eyes grew deep, as if some danger was lurking, and they had already walked into this trap.

"You mean, someone betrayed us?" Qin Cang's voice suddenly became low, and the uneasiness in his heart began to spread, becoming more and more uncontrollable.

Liu San's expression was somewhat complicated, his eyes blurred, as if he was avoiding Qin Cang's gaze. He was silent for a moment before slowly speaking, "Maybe, Boss... I don't know, things are much more complicated than we imagined."

Qin Cang's suspicions grew even thicker. Liu San had never been so lost, nor had he ever been so evasive in discussing matters. Qin Cang could almost sense that it wasn't that he hadn't thought about all this, but that he was hiding something and didn't dare to touch upon it easily.

"What on earth happened?" Qin Cang finally lost his patience. He took a step closer and looked directly at Liu San, his tone filled with urgency and questioning. "Liu San, are you really hiding something?"

Liu San's eyes became anxious, as if he had been forced into a corner by Qin Cang's gaze. He bit his lip tightly, a thin layer of sweat breaking out on his forehead, as if he was in a dilemma.

"Boss," he whispered, his voice choking, "I've been wondering if I've done something wrong. You know, we've always fought side by side, but sometimes it's hard to know whether what I've done is right or wrong." He sighed deeply, as if the burden he felt had reached its limit. "I don't know how to explain it, but there are some things I dare not say, for fear you'll regret it."

Qin Cang's emotions were extremely complicated, all his speculations and doubts intertwined, deeply troubling him. Liu San's words seemed to conceal some kind of emotional struggle, not just betrayal, but also an inner tearing, a deep regret for his choice.

"I've never regretted our decision," Qin Cang stared at Liu San, his voice trembling slightly, but with unwavering determination. "You should know that I'm never afraid to face the truth."

Liu San was silent for a moment. After a moment, he suddenly turned around and gave Qin Cang a deep look. That look seemed to contain all the complex emotions and struggles: pain, confusion, and a deep fear of the future. Qin Cang could sense that it was not just the fear of betrayal, but also the feeling of powerlessness in the face of his impending fate.

"You've always trusted me, and I trust you too," Liu San's voice grew weaker, "but there are some things I really can't say easily. I know you'll understand, but... can you wait a moment?"

Qin Cang felt a sharp pain in his heart. He instinctively felt that Liu San's emotions at the moment were as complicated and painful as his own situation. Everyone seemed to have something unspeakable hidden in their hearts, and these things were like monsters lurking in the darkness, ready to erupt at any time.

"I understand," Qin Cang said slowly. He knew that Liu San didn't distrust him, but rather had his own unspeakable secrets. "But no matter what, we can't wait any longer. We must find out the enemy's location as soon as possible and find out the truth."

Before he finished speaking, Liu San's body trembled slightly, as if hearing the word "truth" had stirred a deep fear in his heart. He lowered his head and remained silent, his eyes sunken, as if he was lost in some difficult thought.

Qin Cang and Xiao Hu's conversation echoed in the silent night. They walked side by side, their steps heavy, the air thick with doubt and tension. Though the surrounding darkness blurred everything, the distance between them grew closer and closer, as if some invisible force were pushing them toward an inevitable end.

"Boss, do you really want to keep going?" Xiao Hu's voice broke the silence. His tone was low, filled with hesitation and uneasiness. Qin Cang's eyes were fixed, deep, as if he wanted to bury the uneasiness inch by inch in his heart.

Qin Cang didn't answer immediately, but instead looked up into the distance. His gaze pierced through layers of fog, as if trying to see the future clearly. The conflict within him intensified. On the one hand, he knew he couldn't retreat from this step, but on the other, the question lingering deep within him grew stronger—Liu San, was he hiding something?

"We have no way out." Qin Cang's voice was low and contained a kind of suppressed power. "If we stop now, all our efforts will be in vain."

Xiaohu was silent. He knew that Qin Cang had made a decision that could not be reversed, and he also understood that if he continued, the risks behind it would be even greater. However, he did not object, but nodded silently.

"But do you really think that Liu San is alright?" Xiao Hu's voice became even lower, as if he was discussing something extremely sensitive. "He's been acting a little... unusual lately."

Qin Cang's heart suddenly tightened, as if an invisible string had been plucked fiercely. Xiao Hu's words reminded him of some details of his previous interactions with Liu San. Those tiny changes were like a piece of debris that had quietly fallen, but he had ignored them.