Stepping on the Demoness to become the strongest-Chapter 532 - 28: Lord Master as the Plaintiff
Chapter 532: Chapter 28: Lord Master as the Plaintiff
Ye Jun was not the first outsider to reside in the team’s villa.
The list goes back to Yan Jing and Anna. Jingjing, the little nun, was overlooked, but Anna was a blonde, adulterous cat, visibly coveting what wasn’t hers, making everyone uneasy when they recalled it.
None of us insiders managed to get our hands on it, and yet you, an outsider, dare to meddle?
Soon, except for Zhao Yuanzhen, who remained in her room, the other girls gathered and started whispering among themselves.
“I don’t think the captain has those kinds of feelings for her,” Su Yunjin earnestly said. “Although he appears enthusiastic, such warmth is actually the best proof of distancing.”
“Exactly,” Chen Lingyun smiled and said, “Can any of you imagine Yan Yu actively pursuing a girl that way?”
Lin Ning and Xie Ruoxi were stunned for a moment before quickly shaking their heads.
“So, there must be an ulterior motive,” Chen Lingyun concluded with feigned seriousness.
“The question is, what does the captain really want to do?” Su Yunjin pondered. “If it’s not because of affection, could it be that Ye Jun… is useful to him?”
“Could he be interested in the Xuan Guang Ruler?” Lin Ning asked.
“No,” Chen Lingyun shook her head and said, “The defense capability of the Xuan Guang Ruler is indeed impressive, but it requires a cultivator to operate it. With equal numbers, having one less cultivator for output means the rest of the team has to compensate, leading to a team like Dragon Soar with severe disparities in specialization.”
Everyone maintained their composure. Princess Jiang Hai looking down on Lord Master was hardly a secret now.
“If Ye Jun joins us, who would we have to replace?” Chen Lingyun continued, “Replacing anyone wouldn’t be right; our team’s tactical collaboration plan… doesn’t leave room for Ye Jun— at least not currently.”
“It might not even be about the team,” Xie Ruoxi suddenly said. “What about overseas campaigns? If it’s for fighting abroad, there aren’t any restrictions on numbers, right? Having one more person like Ye Jun could only make us more secure, right?”
“If it’s for fighting abroad, we could totally cooperate with Dragon Soar Team,” Chen Lingyun replied, “Why dig her into our team?”
“What do you think then, Ling Yun?” Lin Ning asked. “What could it be?”
“I think it’s just a casual visit,” Chen Lingyun smiled and said, “To be honest, having been in this mysterious realm for a while now, I’ve been thinking about visiting some other teams myself.”
Lin Ning and Xie Ruoxi both breathed a sigh of relief, but Su Yunjin still felt something was amiss. She secretly sent a message to Chen Lingyun:
“Isn’t that odd? Even if she’s just visiting, why would she come alone? Isn’t it strange? While her teammates are diligently cultivating, she takes leave to play by herself? Wouldn’t it make more sense for her whole team to come?”
Chen Lingyun was about to reply when suddenly her phone rang.
After glancing at it, she laughed and said to Su Yunjin:
“Lord Master is here too; are you reassured now?”
Su Yunjin sighed deeply.
She still had her doubts about Ye Jun but, since the captain showed no special affection towards Ye Jun, she decided not to meddle any further.
Yan Yu went out to meet Liu Longtao, and as soon as they met, Lord Master asked:
“Old Yan, you haven’t done anything to Ye Jun, have you?”
“What could I possibly do to her?” Yan Yu asked with a frown.
“Like giving her maternity leave?” Liu Longtao probed.
“Liu, you legal ignorant,” Yan Yu disdainfully said, “Maternity leave begins half a month before the child is due.”
“Aha, I knew you’ve been drooling over her for a long time!” Liu Longtao immediately gloated, “Caught you! You even know how maternity leave is scheduled!”
“Spreading rumors about your vice-captain and the external captain, huh?” Yan Yu sneered disdainfully, “Shameless, is that how you act as a captain?”
“What rumors? I’d be happy to see it happen, okay?” Liu Longtao said seriously, “If you two really make it, I’ll give a big red envelope at the wedding.”
“Hey, Old Liu.” Yan Yu frowned, “What did Ye Jun do to offend you that you’re so eager to set her up?”
“That’s not it.” Liu Longtao denied, “I originally didn’t want to interfere with Ye Jun’s personal life. But she’s become depressed this time, even if it’s because of the side effects of electroshock therapy to the Sea of Consciousness, it proves that she had similar negative emotions long ago, only suppressed by her rationale… You have to admit that, right?”
“Right, exactly.” Yan Yu nodded seriously, “Someone, being the team captain, only found out now that the vice-captain has severe psychological pressure. So I pointed out long ago that these two are very incompatible, and it’s not like I didn’t warn you.”
“Get serious.” Liu Longtao said exasperatedly, “Can you blame me for her depression? It’s not like I chose the Xuan Guang Ruler for her or forced her into a purely defensive role!”
“So, what do you think would be a better path for her moving forward?” Yan Yu asked.
Liu Longtao was silent for a moment, then shook his head and said:
“Tough situation. Our team’s structure really can’t do without her Xuan Guang Ruler.”
“There you have it.” Yan Yu clapped his hands, “You’re not forcing her, but your team’s structure is pushing her down this increasingly narrow path. When the day comes that you don’t need the Xuan Guang Ruler anymore, you’ll just kick her out.”
“That’s a bit harsh.” Liu Longtao said seriously, “Survival of the fittest, what can I do? The Dragon Soar Team is still a top team after all; if in the future we truly don’t need a dedicated defender, even if I try to justify keeping her on the team, I’d still need a proper reason, right? What’s really important is that she can’t rely too much on the Xuan Guang Ruler and needs to develop more critical core skills.”
“I remember last time in The Secret Realm of Li Palace, she got an Oil Lamp Treasure.” Yan Yu suddenly asked, “How is it?”
“Not good.” Liu Longtao answered, “It can only emit flame, and it consumes a lot, her True Yuan can’t support it.”
“It’s because she has to maintain the Xuan Guang Ruler, so she can’t support it, right?” Yan Yu pointed out the root of the problem sharply.
“There’s no way around it then.” Liu Longtao shrugged, “Her offensive capabilities are lacking; what else can she do? The Northern Army’s expectations for us are very high, she has to devote a lot of time and energy to defense to fulfill her duties, but this will definitely impede her comprehensive development.”
“So, Old Yan, I really hope she can develop some kind of relationship with you. If there comes a time in the future when the Dragon Soar Team no longer needs a dedicated defender, then let her come to you, at least she won’t be left with nowhere to go… Ye Jun is a good girl, I really mean that.”
“Hmph.” Yan Yu said.
Since Liu Longtao had said this, it was clear that if the higher-ups decided to dismiss Ye Jun in the future, he wouldn’t go to great lengths to stop it—because he viewed the issue more realistically, only considering whether someone was of value to the team, not their merits or hard work.
But Ye Jun isn’t a fool either, Lord Master. It’s precisely because she knows this is your character that she holds a pessimistic view of her future, even going so far as to run to our team to hide from the pressure.
“I’ve changed my mind.” Yan Yu said, “I had intended to treat you nicely.”
“What do you mean?” Liu Longtao asked.
“You’d better be on your way back.” Yan Yu said seriously, “I will take care of Ye Jun here, let’s wait until she’s psychologically recovered.”
“Alright then.” Liu Longtao pondered for a moment and nodded, “I also feel that she’s in an abnormal state right now, seeing me might just add to her stress.”
“Goodbye then, no need to escort you out.”
Liu Longtao turned and took a few steps, then suddenly turned back and said:
“Old Yan, seriously.”
“Take good care of her.”
“Nonsense, I’m not you!” Yan Yu retorted with a laugh, “Hurry up and scram.”
“When she’s recovered, remember to send her back!” Liu Longtao urged, “She’s our team’s vice-captain, not yours.”
“If the vice-captain thrives under my care, you’ve got nothing to worry about!”
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