Again, she felt that what Jiang Yuntan said was very reasonable.
Lin Tingxue's face darkened. "Even if you hadn't said it, we would have seen it when we came over."
Jiang Yuntan sighed. "Fine, fine. Whatever you say."
Yu Ke slapped his thigh. "Ah, what a pity."
Then, as if suddenly realizing something, he laughed. "Uh, sorry, I couldn't control myself."
Jiang Yuntan saw this and pressed her lips together to suppress a smile, but the amusement on her face was impossible to hide.
How to put it? Yu Ke really knew how to stir the pot.
This time, who would believe he hadn't reacted intentionally? Of course, no one would point out that he did it on purpose. So what if he was? Would Lin Tingxue dare to call him out? If she did, she'd be too embarrassed to ask for a share.
Shen Hegui looked at the scene and followed their lead. "See, this is awkward now. It's better we go our separate ways to avoid confusion later."
"You understand that the apocalypse is full of opportunities. I have to think for myself and for my team members."
After speaking, he glanced at Jiang Yuntan. Seeing she had no objection, he relaxed. Because before, she'd said she wanted to keep Lin Tingxue under close watch. But over the past few days, he realized there were too many opportunities along the way. Bringing Lin Xuan and the others meant knowing their cards, but it also restricted their own growth. It wasn't worth it to keep an eye on them like this. As long as they became stronger than the opposing side, there was nothing to worry about.
Jiang Yuntan had heard him mention this idea before, so she wasn't surprised now. If a few days ago she'd wanted to see Lin Tingxue's trump card, after these days, she felt that the Lin siblings weren't as sharp as their own team members. No wonder in that book, she resorted to stealing a bracelet—such a dishonorable and foolish act. Even if Lin Tingxue had a trump card, without a good head, she couldn't use it well. And now, Jiang Yuntan needed to focus on improving her own strength. If Lin Tingxue kept following her, she'd be constrained.
People really were fickle. Not only had she changed her mind, but Shen Hegui had also changed his earlier thoughts. He must have realized Lin Xuan wasn't a threat... Ah, no—fickle? They were simply making the most advantageous choice based on the current situation.
Lin Xuan held back for a long time before saying, "Shen Hegui, since when did you become so petty? Is it worth saying such harsh words over a few strawberries? It's just some fruit—have you never eaten any? Fine, we won't..."
"Brother! Don't say anymore." Lin Tingxue immediately cut him off and directly addressed Jiang Yuntan. "We'll go separately. Who wants to be in your group anyway? But we discovered these strawberries too, so naturally we get half."
Jiang Yuntan saw her directing the words at her and instantly exploded. A fireball flew toward her. "Are you crazy? Those weren't my words just now. If you have something to say, say it to Shen Hegui."
Shen Hegui was helpless when she called him by his full name. But the next second, he saw a fist-sized fireball flying toward Lin Tingxue and retracted his half-sigh. Well, at least it wasn't aimed at him.
Lin Tingxue saw the fireball coming and blocked it with vines. But the fireball still grazed her forehead, singeing the bangs on her left side, making her look somewhat comical.
Yu Ke saw this and silently touched his own yet-to-grow hair. It seemed he should really stay away from fire element ability users.
Lin Tingxue smelled the burnt hair and touched it, enraged. She demanded, "Jiang Yuntan, are you out of your mind? Why attack me?"
Jiang Yuntan said casually, "That's just my temper. Who told you to keep provoking me? You asked for it. What, you can scold me, but I can't hit back? Besides, my hands didn't even move."
Shen Hegui, Yu Ke, and the others:... Was she a debate team member?
Meanwhile, inside the system space, Jinbao watched the scene with great interest. He felt that in the future, when trading with other dimension merchants, he wouldn't be easily cheated.
Lin Xuan couldn't help but look at Shen Hegui and ask, "Aren't you afraid she'll offend people like this? Can't you talk some sense into her?"
Shen Hegui raised an eyebrow. "Learned from you back then. When your people jumped out to provoke her, I didn't see you step in. Speaking of which, you didn't stop your own sister just now. If you, her own brother, won't manage her, how can I, not even her brother, say much?"
Lin Xuan:... Not her brother, but you've spoiled her beyond reason...
Lin Tingxue wanted to say more, but this time Lin Xuan interrupted her. He pulled her aside, finally using his brain, and asked, "What's so special about that strawberry patch?"
Lin Tingxue thought about what just happened and made Lin Xuan and Ren Ze move aside before she started explaining.
Seeing them on guard like thieves, Jiang Yuntan wasn't surprised. As a fellow wood element ability user, Lin Tingxue must have sensed something different about the strawberry patch. So she gathered Shen Hegui's group.
When Shen Hegui approached, he asked first, "What's wrong? Any anomalies?"
Jiang Yuntan said, "I'm a wood element ability user, and I sense energy fluctuations from the strawberry patch. It seems like something good."
"Then let's go check it out." Shen Hegui immediately agreed.
Jiang Yufeng chuckled lightly. "No wonder Lin Tingxue interrupted Lin Xuan. She must have sensed it too. Looks like splitting up is good—no more entanglements in the future."
Shen Hegui: "Mm, after we pick these strawberries, we'll separate from them."
The team all trusted Jiang Yuntan and didn't ask further, heading straight for the strawberry patch.
On the other side, seeing them move, Lin Tingxue and Lin Xuan quickly followed toward the patch.
Lin Xuan caught up and said, "There are two plots. We each take one."
"Fine." Shen Hegui's voice was cold, showing his displeasure. It wasn't that they didn't want to take all—it was that Yuntan's space couldn't hold it all. Besides, even if they gave them one plot, they couldn't finish picking it all either, because strawberries didn't keep long. If they wanted to waste their effort, let them.
Jiang Yuntan had no objection. After all, there were too many things in the world; trying to hoard everything would be hard and might lead to imbalance. Since seeing zombie rats underground, Qiao Chengming had gotten into the habit of using his ability to probe underground. As long as his body touched the ground, he could detect movements below. He quietly signaled to Shen Hegui.
Seeing Jiang Yuntan about to step onto the strawberry patch, Shen Hegui immediately grabbed her wrist and pulled her back.
The next second, a scream came from Lin Xuan's side. "Ah, my leg!"