Chapter 61

"Is it you?"

Sun Yuan was surprised, not expecting to run into Liao Wei.

"Sun... Commander Sun?"

Liao Wei instinctively wanted to call out to Sun Yuan, but the words on his lips turned into a respectful address.

"Don't be so familiar, we're not that close!"

Sun Yuan's face was cold.

Once you get to know someone, it's hard to kill them with a clear conscience.

"Commander!"

Liao Wei smiled bitterly.

When Li Minglu led his group to battle Sun Yuan's team, Chu Yuntao was killed by Sun Yuan, and Liao Wei picked up his spore suit.

Thanks to this suit, Liao Wei wasn't attacked by the mushroom people and later found a map in the maze, though the direction indicated by the map led to a treasure chest.

Liao Wei was quite frustrated; he wasn't interested in such items and just wanted to get out of the maze as soon as possible.

Speaking of which, Sun Yuan was really strong.

Liao Wei scanned Sun Yuan with his eyes, taking in his entire appearance.

He held a machete, with some dried blood on it, and carried a backpack with the handles of three cold weapons visible.

How many monsters had he killed and how much equipment had he obtained on his journey?

Looking at Sun Yuan's physical condition, although his clothes were stained with blood and dirt, he looked energetic, as if he were on an outdoor excursion rather than participating in a survival game.

Liao Wei was so envious that he felt like he was about to burst.

Compared to Li Minglu and Chu Yuntao, Sun Yuan was a completely different level.

"Commander, the item from the treasure chest is here. You take it; I only ask to join your team."

Liao Wei pleaded.

He knew his limits; with his strength, he couldn't survive alone and needed to find a strong ally.

And Sun Yuan was undoubtedly the best choice.

He was not only strong but also kind and had principles.

"..."

Sun Yuan frowned.

Was the other person really scared, or was he pretending to be weak to prepare for an ambush?

But it seemed to be the former.

"Commander, I can't do big things, but I can run errands and do odd jobs."

Liao Wei recommended himself.

"I don't need it."

Sun Yuan refused.

Liao Wei felt like crying but knew that winning someone's trust and becoming friends wouldn't be so easy.

"Liao Wei, don't give up. Show the same determination you had when you pursued Shen Fang. As long as you're alive, there's a chance for a comeback."

After giving himself a pep talk, Liao Wei suddenly raised his hand and slapped both cheeks five times each.

"Commander, I offended you on our first meeting. I apologize now."

Liao Wei bowed.

"Why be so humble?"

Sun Yuan sighed. With the other person already disarmed and so submissive, he found it hard to bring himself to kill him.

It felt like bullying.

"Players need more time to complete this game. During this period, anything can happen. Commander, you might encounter some dirty and tiring tasks. You can't dirty your own hands, can you?"

Liao Wei smiled. "I can do it. I'm good at taking the blame."

"..."

Sun Yuan was silent.

He did need someone to do the dirty work.

"Your team must prioritize your interests, but if you speak directly, the members might think you're too authoritarian and selfish. In such situations, I can make the suggestions."

Liao Wei had seen many dark sides of society while following Chu Yuntao.

People like Qin De were just emotionally intelligent and smooth, but they wouldn't be willing to be a dog. Liao Wei, however, was already used to it.

"Are you willing to take the blame?"

Sun Yuan was curious.

"Commander, everyone has their own way of living. You might think that following Chu Yuntao and being submissive and undignified, always at a disadvantage, but he paid well."

Liao Wei smiled bitterly. "My family is poor, and I have two younger brothers and a sister waiting for me to earn money for their tuition. Compared to earning money for them, taking the blame is nothing."

"Can I join your team for a trial period? If you're not satisfied, you can kick me out."

Liao Wei persuaded. "As for my loyalty, you don't need to worry. You're so strong, the best in the ancient city university. Betraying you would be foolish."

"Don't call me 'Commander,' it sounds uncomfortable. Just call me Sun Yuan."

Sun Yuan agreed.

"Commander, I won't let you down."

Finally convincing Sun Yuan, Liao Wei was overjoyed and quickly ran over, presenting the mushroom.

"This is from the treasure chest."

Liao Wei offered it without feeling wronged, willing to do so.

"Okay!"

Sun Yuan took it without hesitation, while secretly observing Liao Wei's expression, finding no sign of reluctance.

Either he was a great actor, or he genuinely wanted to join the team.

"I see the attribute panel says this mushroom is called a Ghost Mushroom!"

Liao Wei introduced it.

Sun Yuan didn't respond because he already knew.

These two mushrooms were as big as tangerines, translucent, and emitted a faint blue light, giving them a mysterious beauty.

Name: Ghost Mushroom.

Type: Natural Combat Drug.

Quality: Rare.

Effect: When the player eats this mushroom, they temporarily turn into a mushroom person, concealing their presence and avoiding detection by spore creatures.

Duration: 30 minutes.

Note: I want a big mushroom!

In the mobile game, Sun Yuan had collected this type of mushroom. After entering the Tower of God, if he didn't want to fight monsters, he could eat this mushroom, and the monsters would treat him as one of their own and not attack him.

"Do you have a map to get out of the maze?"

Sun Yuan put the mushroom away and asked Liao Wei.

"No!"

Liao Wei shook his head.

"Then use mine!"

Sun Yuan took out the map with the number '2' and prepared to leave the maze.

"Commander, you're so excellent, how can others even play?"

Liao Wei sighed.

Sun Yuan gave him a feeling of being completely in control, as if everything was under his command.

"Let's go!"

Sun Yuan urged.

"Commander, you have so many weapons!"

Liao Wei was envious and suggested, "Carrying them is heavy and wasteful. Why not give me one? I can help fight if we encounter enemies!"

"No need!"

Sun Yuan turned and looked at Liao Wei. "These are for others."

"Huh?"

Liao Wei was taken aback. He had seen Sun Yuan traveling alone and thought he had left the others behind, but from this, it seemed not. "Where did Shen Jingran and the others go?"

"We split the maps and went our separate ways."

Sun Yuan explained.

"..."

Liao Wei was stunned but quickly became excited. Now that Sun Yuan was his commander, he felt much more at ease.

In the future, when encountering enemies like Li Minglu, he wouldn't be afraid because Sun Yuan could easily dispatch them.

The two continued without stopping. An hour and a half later, they entered a wide maze passage.

At the end of the passage, a golden light barrier blocked the way.

"Is this the exit?"

Liao Wei was overjoyed.

I'm finally alive.

Sun Yuan smirked. The hardest part of the maze escape was yet to come,