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

Chapter 521 I'm Still a Little Uneasy

Xiao Hu didn't rush to answer, but remained silent for a moment, a complex glint in his eyes. "I... don't know. Liu San used to be the person we trusted the most, but recent changes have really puzzled me." He paused, as if trying to form his words. "He seems to have been doing something, but he's unwilling to tell us. Tell me, are we really at a dead end? Even if Liu San wants to change something, he's just an outsider."

Qin Cang stared intently at the darkness ahead, filled with unknowns. Xiao Hu's words only deepened his unease. But he knew he couldn't be passive at this moment—they had to take the initiative to seize any potential opportunities.

They walked into the forest, and everything around them became even darker. The shadows of the trees swayed in the breeze, as if whispering to them. Qin Cang clearly felt an invisible oppression. Every movement in the air reminded him that they were walking on the edge of an abyss from which there was no turning back.

"Let's find a place to hide first, and wait until the situation becomes clear before deciding on the next step." Qin Cang's voice was firm. "Xiao Hu, no matter what happens, remember, our goal has never changed."

Xiaohu nodded, fully aware of the seriousness of the situation. Every step they took was leading them towards an unforeseen abyss, and every silence from Liu San seemed to make the situation even more confusing.

The two walked for a long time before finally finding a hidden rock deep in the woods, just enough to hide their figures. Qin Cang whispered to Xiao Hu to stay alert, while he himself began to quietly observe the movements around him.

Time slipped by, and the night deepened. Anxiety welled up in Qin Cang's heart, an unspeakable sense of oppression that threatened to consume him. He knew Liu San must have already begun to act, but he had no idea what choice Liu San would make.

Suddenly, the sound of footsteps broke the silence. Several figures could be heard moving in the distance. Qin Cang quickly crouched down, his fingers tightly gripping the hilt of his knife, listening nervously to the sounds around him. Xiao Hu also looked nervous and whispered, "Is it Liu San?"

Qin Cang didn't answer immediately, but instead pricked up his ears and listened intently. He knew that this moment would determine everything that followed. If Liu San really began to take some actions unknown to them, as he predicted, then their next move would have to be decisive and swift.

As the footsteps approached, Qin Cang's heartbeat quickened. His eyes were fixed on the front, filled with deep anxiety and determination.

Xiaohu quietly tugged at Qin Cang's sleeve and whispered, "Boss, what should we do?"

Qin Cang took a deep breath, his eyes flashing with determination. "We can only continue to observe. Liu San's actions will determine our next move."

Qin Cang's heartbeat grew heavier, as if each beat was accompanied by a deep sense of oppression. He crouched in the shadows, his gaze fixed on the horizon. The sounds around him gradually faded, and the air grew thinner. Even with the moonlight filtering through the leaves, the ground remained eerie and deathly dark, as if everything had been swallowed by the forest. Qin Cang felt an almost suffocating silence, and the tension in the air grew thicker.

"Boss, what's wrong?" Xiaohu lowered his voice, frowned slightly, and obviously noticed that Qin Cang was unusual.

Qin Cang didn't answer immediately, but instead lowered his head slightly and closed his eyes. He knew he had to make a new decision. Liu San's silence and confusion had made it impossible for him to maintain his original trust. More and more details were making him suspect that he had already fallen into a situation from which he could not escape.

Changing his route was the only way to avoid complete exposure. He knew such a decision was fraught with risk, especially since he couldn't be sure Liu San would fully side with him. If this struggle was indeed, as he suspected, already manipulated by someone, then changing his route might offer him a chance of survival. Regardless, he refused to continue exposing himself to the enemy.

"We have to change the route." Qin Cang finally spoke, his voice low and firm.

Xiaohu frowned, seemingly confused. Changing the route meant starting all over again, potentially completely breaking with the original plan. He couldn't help but whisper, "Boss, isn't this too risky? Shouldn't we..."

"We have no way out." Qin Cang interrupted Xiao Hu, his tone carrying an undeniable sense of urgency. "No matter which way we go, there's no turning back. Only by changing our strategy can we avoid the current crisis."

Xiaohu was silent for a moment. He could sense a certain resolve in Qin Cang's eyes, a determination he had never seen before, even tinged with a hint of intense anxiety. It was as if Qin Cang was also struggling with his own inner fear, yet he still couldn't give up. He knew that this decision could determine their entire future.

"Boss, what will Liu San think if we do this?" Xiaohu asked in a low voice, his eyes somewhat hesitant.

A calm glint flashed in Qin Cang's eyes. He knew full well that this question had long been on his mind. Liu San's unusual behavior not only made him suspicious, but also made him wonder if his trust in him had become blind. The hint of hesitation in Liu San's eyes and words only made him feel that the direction of this chess game was no longer under their control.

"I don't know what kind of person Liu San is. Maybe he really does it for our own good, but... no matter what, we have to find a way out for ourselves now." Qin Cang's eyes cooled slightly, as if he had made up his mind. "This time, I won't let myself fall into invisible constraints again."

Xiaohu finally nodded. Although he was still a little uneasy, he knew that Qin Cang's decisions were often made under extreme pressure. Perhaps this was their only way to survive.

The two adjusted their direction and slowly advanced along the edge of the forest. The night deepened, the surrounding darkness like a gaping maw, waiting to devour everything. Qin Cang gripped the hilt of his knife tightly, every ounce of hesitation in his heart swallowed up by the silence. He knew the risks posed by changing route were not only physical, but also psychological. Every step felt like walking on the edge of a knife; the slightest mistake could lead to deeper trouble.

"Boss, are we really planning to completely bypass Liu San this time?" Xiao Hu asked in a low voice, with a hint of confusion in his eyes, "If he knew that we were doing this, wouldn't it be..."