Chapter 40: Chapter 40 I Can Counterkill

Su Lun was also somewhat surprised that Kai would bring him along at the most critical moment.

From that distance, Kai's burst of muscle power was enough to allow him to retreat completely and comfortably jump into the underground cave. But with someone in tow, he was badly injured by the aftermath of the explosion.

But clearly, it was the right choice.

Kai was impulsive by nature, and as the team leader, he wouldn't abandon his subordinates to escape alone. Otherwise, he would have done so the instant the enemy appeared, knowing he couldn't defeat them.

The situation now was even worse. If Su Lun were to die as well, Kai wouldn't stand a chance escaping the Steam Faction's siege alone.

Even if they managed to get into the cave, it would only delay the inevitable.

....

The two of them fell into the cave, tumbling to the ground.

Su Lun immediately smelled the scent of charred flesh and burning hair.