OBS Chapter 215 You Must Listen to Me
Chapter 215 You Must Listen to Me
Faced with several pairs of shocked gazes, Tao Tao touched his nose shyly and said modestly, "I just saw that he was a little tired, so I helped him. You guys are really amazing, running so fast."
That's what you call fast!?
Gongsun Linglong was speechless. She had already tried everything she could, but she still couldn't distance herself from Tao Tao. Now she found out that Tao Tao had dragged someone else along. It turned out that one of them was worth two.
Zhang Lu was speechless. He was exhausted and almost collapsed on the ground, but the other person looked very relaxed. He figured that carrying another person wouldn't be a problem. He quickly cast a pleading look at Tao Tao, "Miss Le, if you don't mind, could you take me with you? I really can't walk anymore."
Upon hearing this, Gongsun Linglong rolled her eyes. "If you can't even get up here, you might as well go back. It'll only be more dangerous inside. I don't think you'll be of any use going. You should just give up now."
"That won't do. Now that I'm here, there's no reason for me to back down. Miss Renle hasn't said anything yet, so why are you talking nonsense? I didn't ask you for anything."
Zhang Lu pursed his lips, his tone extremely sharp, as if he was afraid that Tao Tao would not help him after hearing Gongsun Linglong's words. He had finally come here, and he definitely wanted to try his best, otherwise he would be at a huge loss.
"It's better not to agree to his request. I've already made you use up too much of your spiritual energy. If you add another person, you might not be able to handle it." Lu Bai transmitted his voice to Tao Tao. He genuinely wanted what was best for Tao Tao, since he had been holding her back. Otherwise, Tao Tao would have already reached the top by now.
Tao Tao, however, didn't care at all. She laughed happily, so innocent and carefree that people were a little doubtful whether this little girl was really that amazing.
But then Tao Tao said, "That's possible, but what benefits will you give me?"
This question immediately dispelled everyone's thoughts. The little girl may seem innocent, but she is actually very cunning. Don't even think about doing anything behind her back. Not only will she find out, but you might also make an enemy of her.
If she were just an ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator, it wouldn't matter. The problem is that Tao Tao's current strength is truly astonishing, clearly indicating that she is hiding her true power. This kind of person is the one you should never provoke.
The reason Tao Tao didn't keep a low profile was simply to give them a warning, to let them know that they have the ability and shouldn't think about causing trouble.
It seems she still has some influence, and she won everyone over immediately.
Zhang Lu was stunned. Although Tao Tao's request was understandable, the problem was, what could he offer that Tao Tao would be interested in? Spirit stones? How many spirit stones could compare to the treasures inside?
He didn't know how to answer for a moment, and his legs were too weak to move forward. He couldn't keep waiting either. Although Tao Tao wasn't urging him, he seemed eager to continue walking. He had to hurry.
“This…” Zhang Lu hesitated for a moment before asking, “What do you want? As long as it’s reasonable, I can part with it.”
"Really?" Tao Tao asked, tilting her head. She didn't seem to have any bad intentions, but she made people inexplicably nervous.
If someone's strength is average and you can't tell if they have bad intentions, that's fine. But if someone's strength is unfathomable, it won't make you feel at ease; on the contrary, it will make you even more afraid.
Zhang Lu was taken aback by her question for a moment before nodding, "Really."
"Okay, I want it." With that, Tao Tao slowly pointed at him, almost like she was messing with his mind. Gongsun Linglong and Feng Lao were also watching eagerly, wanting to know what Tao Tao was going to do.
This made Zhang Lu nervous. He wondered if Tao Tao would ask for an exorbitant price. If it wasn't worth it, he would have to consider going back. After all, he might not be able to get any treasures if he went in. It would be a loss if he lost something so early.
"I want you to listen to me."
Just as Zhang Lu was holding his breath, Tao Tao suddenly spoke up. After he said those words, everyone was stunned and didn't quite understand what was going on.
Right here? Shouldn't she take this opportunity to ask for some treasure?
Gongsun Linglong suddenly couldn't understand Tao Tao. Was this girl really stupid or pretending? Bringing someone up would take some effort, so she should at least have extorted some money from them. Instead, she just said something that left everyone completely confused.
They didn't understand, but Tao Tao knew perfectly well what was going on. She had no interest in Zhang Lu's things at all, and as for the other treasures, she wasn't the kind of person who wouldn't share anything with others, so naturally she wouldn't let him leave empty-handed.
The reason for saying this is that the journey is fraught with danger, and it is naturally best to have several trustworthy people around you. Gongsun Linglong and that old man Feng seem strange and not worth getting close to. On the contrary, Zhang Lu is simple-minded and naive, and may not betray her at the crucial moment.
Moreover, even if she betrays him, Zhang Lu's strength is below hers, so she can take direct action if anything happens and will not let herself suffer a loss. But it's not necessarily the same against that Elder Feng. Although she might not necessarily lose miserably, she won't be able to win either.
Any situation where she can't win is extremely risky for her, so she naturally has to be careful.
Zhang Lu was stunned by Tao Tao's words. It took him a while to recover. He swallowed and asked in a low voice, "What do you mean by 'listening to you'? What if you tell me not to compete with you for the treasure? Wouldn't I end up with nothing if I went?"
"Don't worry, whoever has the ability gets what's inside. If you can get it yourself, I certainly won't fight you for it," Tao Tao said bluntly, leaving Zhang Lu even more confused. He asked suspiciously, "Then what exactly do you mean?"
"It means you should listen to me on the road, whether it's making your own judgments or choosing any fork in the road. If I say go east, you go east."
"What if you make me test the mechanism? Wouldn't that mean I'd be..."
"If you don't want to, then forget it."
When Tao Tao saw that he was still hesitating, she immediately dropped the idea and helped Lu Bai to continue walking forward. Zhang Lu panicked and quickly stopped her, "Wait a minute, I agree, but you can't send me to my death!"
"Why would I send you to your death? It won't do me any good." Tao Tao tilted her head and smiled sweetly, a sight that sent chills down Zhang Lu's spine. He silently wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, hesitated for a moment, and then gritted his teeth and agreed.
"Nothing ventured, nothing gained." Since we're here, we have to give it a try; we can't give up before we even get inside.
The moment he agreed, Tao Tao instantly appeared beside him, her speed leaving them all speechless. They knew there were restrictions here, yet she completely ignored them, her strength was simply terrifying.
"Then let's continue on our way."
Tao Tao spoke up, and Zhang Lu nodded quickly. Just as he was about to speak, Tao Tao grabbed his hand and quickly took a step. At the same time, a pure spiritual energy flowed into his body, instantly giving him strength. His legs were no longer as heavy as a thousand pounds; at least he had the strength to lift them.
Soon, Tao Tao returned to Lu Bai's side and led the two of them quickly forward. When Feng Lao turned around and saw this scene, his hand clenched unconsciously. He thought, "This girl is not to be trifled with. It's better to befriend her than to make enemies."