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

Chapter 523 A cold wind blew from behind

After the fence was built, Qin Cang breathed a sigh of relief, stood up, and turned to look at Xiao Hu. "Alright, this place is hidden enough for now." His eyes were calm, but a hint of fatigue could be seen. "Next, we can only wait and see how Liu San reacts, to see if he can stick to his words, or in other words, to see if he can truly trust us."

"Boss, how do we know if he's lying to us?" Xiaohu spoke again, his tone filled with an undisguised urgency. "We don't know what he's thinking right now. Does he have his own plans?"

Qin Cang closed his eyes slightly and took a deep breath. Doubts welled up in his heart once again. Every word and every action of Liu San was filled with uncertainty. Qin Cang couldn't help but wonder if he had underestimated this comrade who had fought side by side with him from the beginning.

"We can only continue to observe." Qin Cang finally spoke, his voice firm and calm. "Don't worry, give Liu San some time to make his own choice. We've come this far, perhaps not just to survive, but to find out the truth behind all this." He paused, a complex glint in his eyes. "This situation may be beyond our control, but we can't give up."

Qin Cang stood by the makeshift fence, his eyes calm yet penetrating, his inner turmoil barely concealed. The surrounding silence contrasted sharply with his inner tension, as if every tiny sound were magnified. Xiao Hu continued to pace restlessly, occasionally looking up to observe the surroundings. They felt like lone wolves in this forest. Though they had temporarily evaded pursuit, they remained in peril in this dark forest.

Qin Cang knew Liu San's impatience was no longer a secret. His usually calm and cautious companion, as the situation unfolded, was becoming increasingly restless and anxious. Liu San's eagerness to act, his desire to swiftly attack the enemy, was evident. His actions revealed an undeniable eagerness—an urgency not merely driven by a desire to defeat the enemy, but rather a desperate need to resolve an unbearable dilemma, a dilemma Qin Cang began to suspect might be related to their current situation.

What did Liu San really know? Was he truly willing to fight alongside him? Or had he already colluded with the enemy? These questions surged into Qin Cang's mind like a tide, weighing him down, almost suffocating him.

"Boss," Xiaohu suddenly lowered his voice, "Did Liu San really do as he said and come to rescue us? Or does he have other plans?" A hint of doubt and worry flashed in his eyes, as if he no longer completely believed in Liu San.

Qin Cang turned his head and looked at Xiaohu's slightly nervous expression, his heart trembling slightly. He knew Xiaohu's intuition was always sharp, but now, even he began to have doubts, fearing that he had already fallen into a dangerous vortex. And Liu San, who had always given him trust, might not be able to fully stand on their side.

"Liu San is eager to act because he knows that delaying this will be detrimental to all of us." Qin Cang frowned slightly, his tone calm, yet his determination was undeniable. "However, impatience doesn't guarantee the right decision. We're all in this game, but who will be the ultimate player, the true winner? I'm afraid we'll have to wait and see."

Xiao Hu didn't answer, he just nodded and kept silent. Obviously, he also knew that Qin Cang's worry and determination might be the only support that could allow them to move forward.

Qin Cang lowered his head slightly, still feeling anxious. He understood that behind Liu San's eagerness, there might be some unspeakable pressure, and this pressure probably came not just from the enemy, but from the entire situation, and even from the complex relationship between them. Liu San's heart, as Qin Cang felt, had been restrained by some invisible force, and perhaps even lost his mind to a certain extent.

"We must find a way." Qin Cang muttered to himself, his eyes becoming more determined. "If we continue to follow Liu San's pace, the situation will only become more complicated. No matter how anxious he is, we can't let ourselves be led by others."

He returned to the fence and began carefully checking the sturdiness of each supporting branch. His inner anxiety didn't lessen, but instead intensified. He knew that every moment that followed was crucial to their escape from this predicament. And this anxiety stemmed precisely from his suspicions about Liu San's behavior.

"We have to find a chance to talk to Liu San." Qin Cang finally made a decision. Although his voice was not loud, it was full of calm determination. "No matter what, we must find out his true intentions."

Xiao Hu raised his head and looked at Qin Cang, his eyes still filled with confusion. "Boss, are you really going to confront Liu San?"

"It's time." A sharp light flashed in Qin Cang's eyes. "We need to know what he is planning to do. If he is truly our enemy, then we are no longer partners in the same camp. If he is still loyal, then I will believe him, but no matter what, today, we must find an answer to all the mysteries."

The air grew increasingly silent, and Qin Cang remained silent. He had too many doubts and thoughts to sort out. The fence had been erected, providing some temporary cover, but it still couldn't dispel his unease. Every step seemed incredibly difficult, as if he were trapped in a maze with no exit. Perhaps the only way out lay in a conversation with Liu San.

The night breeze blew gently, bringing a hint of chill. Qin Cang felt a gust of cold wind blowing from behind, as if reminding him that the next decision would determine everything.

"Boss, when are we going to find Liu San?" Xiaohu broke the silence again, with a hint of anxiety in his tone.

Qin Cang's eyes were fixed on the darkness ahead, his mind racing. "Everything depends on whether we're ready. Whether we're facing Liu San or the enemy, we must be fully prepared mentally." He paused, his tone more composed. "We won't be easily swayed, but we can't let him lead us astray either."

He stood up and turned to look around. "Before that, we need to observe for a while and see what Liu San does, to see if he will come to us on his own initiative." Qin Cang's mood suddenly became more calm, as if he had prepared for the worst. Even in the face of the worst situation, he would not retreat a single step.