"Getting to this point hasn’t been easy for any of us."
"To be honest, if there’s anything I can do to help you guys within my capabilities, I’d do it without hesitation."
"Let’s put this thing with Sister Wu behind us, no need to bring it up again."
"If you follow me but get nothing in return, this team won’t last long either."
"I just hope that next time, if something comes up, you all can speak directly, without using Sister Mei or anyone else to influence me."
Cai Zhi quickly nodded, "Don’t worry, there won’t be a next time."
Liang Yuan smiled and said, "I believe you, Brother Cai."
He then looked towards the torrential rain and sighed, "Actually, I’m not someone who likes leading others or forming teams."
"Once you get into this, there’s always scheming and power struggles."
"I can be ruthless to my enemies, kill a hundred, a thousand, or ten thousand without a second thought."
"But the betrayal of old friends is what hurts the most."
"Sometimes I think it might be better to have no friends at all and avoid such betrayals."
He suddenly laughed and turned his head, "Actually, I’m more suited to be a lone wolf, don’t you think?"
"One person, free and easy. After all, I have Space Superpower, storing supplies is easy and they don’t spoil. Why drag a whole bunch of people around?"
Cai Zhi felt chills down his spine, his heart pounding.
He wished he could go back right now and scold his wife until she was in tears, and make her apologize to Liang Yuan on her knees.
Every word Liang Yuan said seemed like casual talk, but only Cai Zhi understood the underlying meaning.
Liang Yuan wasn’t joking; he truly had the ability to be a lone wolf.
Neither he nor his wife Wu Qian had awakened any superpowers.
Their current status and treatment were entirely because Liang Yuan remembered the old days.
Otherwise, why would he bother dragging along their family like a dead weight?
Cai Zhi smiled bitterly, "Liang Yuan, don’t think like that. This incident also taught me a lesson. Team dynamics will always have all sorts of troublesome issues."
"But in today’s world, a lone person can’t achieve much. Only by banding together can we be stronger."
"Rest assured, I promise this won’t happen again, not from my family."
"And not just my family, anyone daring to trade our team’s interests for personal gain, I’ll be the first not to forgive them."
Liang Yuan laughed, "Brother Cai, I’m just expressing my feelings, don’t get worked up."
"Like I said, we’re all in this together. Once it’s over, let’s move on and not hold grudges."
"Alright, alright, I’ll do as you say," Cai Zhi quickly responded.
They chatted a bit more, and soon Song Wen arrived.
"Brother Liang, Brother Cai."
She quickly greeted the two, and Liang Yuan nodded.
Cai Zhi, being sensible, said, "I’ll go help Old Ma with the raft, you two talk."
Watching Cai Zhi leave, Liang Yuan sighed inwardly.
He wasn’t joking earlier; leading a team is really damn exhausting.
Everyone has their own thoughts, and he can’t control everyone’s mind.
People are inherently self-interested, and the more chaotic the times, the more they prioritize personal gain.
So he actually understood Wu Qian’s actions.
After all, even he considered his own interests when forming this team.
There’s nothing wrong with that.
But understanding is one thing; it’s still annoying when their interests encroach on his own.
Perhaps noticing Liang Yuan’s mood, Song Wen nervously asked, "Brother Liang, shall we continue training?"
Liang Yuan regained his composure, suppressing his irritation, and smiled at her, "Yes! Come with me."
He walked into the rain, and as the heavy rain fell on him, it automatically dispersed to either side.
This miraculous sight left Song Wen astonished.
"Brother Liang, how... how did you do that?"
Liang Yuan smiled, "Just a way of using Spiritual Power."
"Huh? You’ve also awakened? Awakened Spiritual Power?"
Song Wen was shocked and couldn’t help but ask.
Liang Yuan smiled, "Yes, awakened, but not exactly Spiritual Power. It’s related to Spiritual Power, just much stronger than ordinary people."
"Let’s not talk about that. Come over here and see, some of these plants are rotting. See if you can control them."
Song Wen rushed over, despite the pouring rain, fortunately with an umbrella prepared.
Under a rainbow-colored umbrella, she ran to a corner and saw the large number of rotting plants, feeling a bit distressed.
"Oh no, they’re all rotting. I should’ve moved them to my place sooner."
She urgently began searching through the plants.
There were certainly no surviving plants, as Liang Yuan had already checked them once.
Liang Yuan asked, "Use your Mutant Ability to sense these plants and see if there’s anything salvageable."
Song Wen promptly nodded, "Yes, let me check."
She immediately closed her eyes, and Liang Yuan could feel a wave of Spiritual Power emanate from her.
Meanwhile, her palm glowed with a green light.
Liang Yuan extended his own Spiritual Power to sense hers.
"Song Wen’s Spiritual Power level is around 5 points. It seems that most newly awakened Mutant Ability Users can rapidly grow to around 5 points in their breakthrough area."
"But her Spiritual Power has this green glow, which should be why she can control plants."
"It’s different from other Spirit Superpowers, so is this considered a skill?"