Although he knew he’d been tricked, Wei Dong still forced a smile and welcomed Zhou Cong and Qin Yu into his squad.

Wei Dong managed to muster a smile, but the other members didn’t exhibit such good self-control, as they all looked at Qin Yu with disdain.

Are you kidding? A Quasi-Celestial Realm contender joining the expedition squad? Are you here to be cannon fodder?

Wei Dong’s squad was already slightly weaker than Yang Hui’s squad, and with this burden, they were bound to be completely overshadowed by Yang Hui’s squad!

"Brother Dong, I disagree with accepting Yang Xiong! He’s just at the peak of the Quasi-Celestial Realm! That’s okay on the outskirts of the Prisoner’s Graveyard.

But once we enter the core area of the Prisoner’s Graveyard, we’ll have to be distracted by protecting him, which will definitely impact our combat capability greatly."

"Yeah, Brother Dong, think about it! I admit Zhou Cong is really strong, but no matter how strong, he can’t compensate for a Quasi-Celestial waste!"

"Brother Dong, if you insist on keeping Yang Xiong, then I’m sorry, but for my benefit, for my life, I’ll have to part ways with you!"

...

Qin Yu felt annoyed. Am I that unbearable?

I’m a hidden boss who can operate with late Quasi-Divine Realm strength, and you not only don’t appease me but also disdain me this much?

Qin Yu suppressed his irritation and said sternly, "Everyone, I assure you, I don’t need your protection! When in danger, I can protect myself!

I absolutely won’t be a drag on everyone."

Qin Yu was being modest. He not only wouldn’t be a burden; he could significantly enhance the team’s performance! Unfortunately, his explanation fell on deaf ears.

"Nice talk, no need for our protection? Just now, the Third Elder ordered us! Who would dare let you get into trouble?"

"Exactly, some people are shamelessly being a burden."

"Yang Xiong, since you’re new, you might not know how the team points are calculated. The points of all members in the team are added up and distributed evenly. You take up one spot, not only impacting our combat power but also reducing the points we get."

...

The group vocally criticized Qin Yu, leaving him speechless. Qin Yu really wanted to go berserk and slap these fools to death.

But Qin Yu couldn’t do that and could only look at Zhou Cong with a frustrated face, who responded with a wry smile, already knowing it would be like this.

"Brother Wei, let’s just forget it..."

Zhou Cong had not finished speaking when Wei Dong interrupted him and said sternly, "Brothers, I don’t need my share of the captain’s points; distribute it among yourselves.

This way, everyone’s points can be somewhat compensated for, just consider it a favor from me!"

Unfortunately, Wei Dong’s sincere words did not win much support as everyone shook their heads.

"Boss Wei, in the Prisoner’s Graveyard, one small mistake could cost a life. If you insist on carrying this burden, then, brother, I’m sorry."

"Boss Wei, it’s either the burden or me!"

"Boss Wei, you know I’m strapped for cash and need the points for silver."

...

Wei Dong’s expression grew very grim; these were his supposed brothers, ready to abandon him easily for their own benefit!

Seeing Wei Dong’s frustrated expression, Zhou Cong said with a furrowed brow, "Brother Wei, if it really doesn’t work out, let’s forget it. I don’t want to affect your relationship with your brothers. Yang Xiong and I can form our own team."

Form their own team? If it were just Wei Dong, he might be able to survive in the Prisoner’s Graveyard, but with Yang Xiong as a burden, what’s the difference between that and seeking death?

If something happened to Zhou Cong, Wei Dong would never forgive himself!