Lu Honglan's attitude will not let you fall behind
Looking at the two who suddenly complained, Captain Lu Honglan didn't say much.
She looked at the young man named Li Shan and asked, "Li Shan, what's your opinion?"
The man named Li Shan was about thirty years old, tall and strong, and looked simple-minded.
He scratched the back of his head and said, "Captain, I heard that Ye Tian defeated Wu Ming, a 6th Level Martial Master, with a single strike, which shows that his actual strength far exceeds his Realm."
"Moreover, he's such a genius; after so many days, his cultivation Realm might have improved a lot again."
"So, I don't think he'll necessarily drag us down, and I don't mind him becoming my teammate."
Seeing that Li Shan's attitude was the opposite of his, especially when he heard the last sentence Li Shan said, Zhao Jing immediately looked at Li Shan and sneered:
"Li Shan, how many days have passed since Ye Tian and Wu Ming's battle? Even if Ye Tian is a genius, to what extent can his cultivation improve?"
"4th Level Martial Master? I think at most he can only reach 5th Level Martial Master!"
"But such cultivation isn't of much help to us, and he might not be able to raise his cultivation by two minor Realms in such a short time."
Xie Fei also disagreed with what Wu Shan said, and after Zhao Jing finished speaking, he interjected:
"Li Shan, you need to understand that even a genius's cultivation speed follows a pattern."
"Even if Ye Tian has the potential of a Martial Emperor, it would be amazing if he could raise his cultivation to 4th Level Martial Master in such a short time."
"Still 5th Level Martial Master? Why don't you say he already has the cultivation of a 5th Level Martial Grandmaster, or even a 6th Level Martial General Realm?"
"You really dare to imagine!"
"You also need to know that you are the tank in our team; once we encounter a large number of exotic beasts, you will have to stand in front of us."
"At that time, do you think a powerful teammate will help you bear more pressure, or will Ye Tian help you bear more pressure?"
"So, you should wake up and not let the title of 'genius' affect your judgment."
"Xie Fei is right; speaking of geniuses, which of us isn't a genius?"
"But a genius is nothing until he grows up."
After Xie Fei finished speaking, Zhao Jing spoke again.
The two of them supported each other, both strongly disapproving of Ye Tian as their teammate.
They wanted Lu Honglan to find some stewards to replace Ye Tian.
Only the Captain had the right to suggest this.
Lu Honglan knew very well the importance of unity to a team.
She also knew that what Xie Fei and Zhao Jing said was not without reason.
No matter how much of a genius Ye Tian was, that was for the future.
This medicine guarding mission was inherently more dangerous than before.
The strength of each team member naturally needed to be balanced to be most suitable.
She actually didn't understand why the higher-ups assigned Ye Tian to their group.
As a Captain, she needed to consider her teammates' feelings.
But as a genius who could rank among the top three in the Genius Pavilion.
She was very confident in her own strength.
Like Li Shan, she actually didn't mind Ye Tian becoming one of them.
What's more, Ye Tian was a genius far surpassing her.
Being able to help such a person when he was weak might also be of great benefit to them in the future.
So, from any angle, she didn't mind taking care of Ye Tian.
But she also had to address Xie Fei and Zhao Jing's concerns.
After thinking for a moment, Lu Honglan said:
"Xie Fei, Zhao Jing, since the higher-ups assigned Ye Tian to our group, they clearly have their intentions."
"What Li Shan said is not without reason; perhaps Ye Tian's cultivation has improved a lot during this time, and he might not drag us down."
"However, I also understand your concerns and worries."
"Here's what we'll do: I allow Miss to escape alone without regard for Ye Tian's safety if we encounter a life-or-death crisis."
"However, since we are teammates, I still hope that everyone can help and trust each other."
"I also believe that only such a team can have cohesion and fully exert the overall strength of a team, don't you agree?"
Lu Honglan's voice was firm and clear, reasoned, and took into account everyone's emotions.
Although Xie Fei and Zhao Jing were still not very willing after hearing her words.
But Lu Honglan had already spoken to this extent; they knew they should stop while they were ahead.
Otherwise, it would truly be shaking morale.
Immediately, the two of them expressed their stance one after another: "Since the Captain has spoken, then we agree to let Ye Tian join us."
"But Captain, I have a wife and children to support at home; if we truly encounter a life-threatening danger, please don't blame me for abandoning that kid."
Lu Honglan shook her head upon hearing this and said:
"Since I said it, I allow Miss to do so; Miss doesn't need to have any psychological burden, and I will take more care of Ye Tian."
After speaking, Lu Honglan turned to look at Li Shan, who was standing nearby.
"Captain, I naturally don't mind Ye Tian joining us."
"But Miss can also rest assured, I am the tank of the team; in times of danger, I will stand at the very front, and when escaping, even if I die, I will cover for everyone."
Li Shan clapped his big hand on his chest to show his attitude.
His voice was loud, full of determination, as if he didn't care about life or death.
This made Lu Honglan quite satisfied; only such a person could be a true teammate.
However, she also understood.
After all, their small team was temporarily formed, so naturally, everyone had their own little thoughts.
"Li Shan, rest assured, in this medicine guarding mission, we will only be chasing exotic beasts; there will never be exotic beasts chasing us, so you don't need to cover for anyone."
Just then, a clear voice came.
The few of them turned their heads to look, and what met their eyes was Ye Tian's handsome and striking face.
Even though Lu Honglan had seen Ye Tian's photo before, upon seeing Ye Tian in person, she couldn't help but praise him in her heart.
"Ye Tian in person is truly, truly handsome, much more handsome than in the photos. Why is there such a handsome man in the world? And he's a genius among geniuses?!"
Seeing Ye Tian suddenly appear.
Thinking that Ye Tian might have heard what they said earlier, Xie Fei and Zhao Jing's faces unconsciously flushed.
It was like being caught red-handed while badmouthing someone.
However, they didn't regret it.
Compared to their lives, what was offending a genius who hadn't yet grown up?
"Captain, please also rest assured, I will not drag anyone down!"
Ye Tian walked up to the few of them, then looked at the twenty-three-year-old woman in front of him, dressed in a red and white tight-fitting combat uniform.
He had a gentle, spring-like smile on his face, and his tone was firm and full of confidence, giving people a strong sense of security unconsciously.
Lu Honglan was startled upon hearing this.
Her dark eyes reflected Ye Tian's confident and serious appearance, and it took her a moment to regain her composure.