Chapter 520: Recruitment

Moreover, he also sensed that the person in front of him seemed to have some serious illness; what exactly it was, he couldn’t say for now, but he just felt something was off.

However, the most important thing now was that the crisis had clearly been resolved, which was why he was released.

Yet, unexpectedly, the first reaction of this person after waking up was to quickly pull an Emperor Armor belt from his body!

Even more surprising, immediately after, this person unhesitatingly performed the second step—directly completing the Armor Morph! The entire process was as fluid as flowing clouds and water, without the slightest pause or hesitation.

Regarding this, the Light Emperor War Dragon felt offended.

So, adhering to the principle of out of sight, out of mind, he chose to close his dragon eyes and no longer pay attention to Liang Yu’s side.

He was afraid that if he kept watching, he wouldn’t be able to resist showing himself and beating the other party up.

After the Armor Morph, a sense of immense security flooded Liang Yu’s heart.

He felt as if he possessed endless power and courage; the fear and unease in his heart were instantly dispelled without a trace.

Now, he finally had time to calm down and observe his surroundings.

However, the sight before him made his heart sink—the situation nearby was simply terrible!

After a fierce battle, the entire city was almost completely destroyed, reduced to ruins.

Broken walls, rubble everywhere, the once prosperous streets and buildings were unrecognizable, and the air was filled with thick smoke, dust, and the stench of death.

Liang Yu couldn’t help but frown; he knew that in such ruins, finding survivors was an almost impossible task.

He silently estimated that, apart from those who had left, only Shangguan Ye and the Tattered Man were left, and probably only he and Hui Nian were still alive.

A city of hundreds of thousands of people, and now those alive could be counted on one hand.

Just as Liang Yu was about to get up and look for Shangguan Ye, his gaze was suddenly drawn to an unusual sight not far away.

He looked closely and saw a pale hand reaching out from a pile of rubble, as if desperately trying to grasp something.

This sudden scene made Liang Yu somewhat surprised; as if he thought of something, his breathing also quickened.

A ominous premonition surged in his heart; without time to think further, he immediately took large strides and sprinted towards the direction of that hand.

Liang Yu’s footsteps were like a swift wind, quickly traversing the chaotic ruins.

However, just as he was a few steps away from that hand, that figure suddenly emerged from the pile of rubble.

Liang Yu looked closely; it was the Tattered Man!

He was covered in dust and broken tiles, looking disheveled, but his eyes were unusually sharp, staring intently at Liang Yu.

As the Tattered Man scrutinized Liang Yu, Liang Yu also scrutinized him.

At this moment, the Tattered Man’s appearance was simply unbearable to look at.

His clothes were already tattered beyond recognition, as if mercilessly ravaged by time and wind, almost unable to cover his thin body.

The few remaining scraps of cloth were also stained black, as if polluted by something terrifying, emitting an unpleasant odor.

Even more shocking, his body was incomplete.

His left hand and right foot were gone, leaving only empty sleeves and pant legs, swaying gently with the breeze, as if narrating the pain he had suffered.

However, surprisingly, the Tattered Man did not collapse because of this.

His left hand and right foot were actually maintained by materialized Qi! The transparent gas seemed to have a life of its own, flexibly replacing his original limbs, allowing him to stand and walk with difficulty.

And his left eye was also tightly closed, not knowing if it was due to injury, or if he had lost his left eye along with the other limbs.

Around his tightly closed left eye, there was a noticeable bruise, which looked very severe, making people worry about his injuries.

Despite being so badly injured, he still did not let down his guard against Liang Yu.

It was true that he had helped their side before, but one’s heart is separated by a belly.

The Tattered Man could not guarantee that Liang Yu would not do anything to harm them now.

The reason it was ’them’ here was because the unconscious Shangguan Ye was lying behind the Tattered Man.

Liang Yu looked at the Tattered Man’s wary eyes and quickly spoke.

“Don’t be nervous, I have no ill intentions.”

“I have something to discuss with the one behind you.”

As he spoke, before the Tattered Man could even get a clear look, he was already beside Shangguan Ye, squatting down to check his injuries.

Fortunately, although unconscious, his breathing was steady; he should just be suffering from physical exhaustion.

In addition, he had suffered a considerable shock, and without medical intervention for a short period, he probably wouldn’t wake up.

The Tattered Man noticed the anomaly behind him, not knowing when the other party had arrived, but seeing that Liang Yu had no ill intentions, he slightly relaxed his guard.

“This incident hit this kid too hard; I hope he can pull through.”

His voice was hoarse, filled with endless sorrow.

Liang Yu stood up, nodded heavily, and said to the Tattered Man.

“I suppose you two have nowhere to go, right?”

“How about coming to my place?”

“If you can work for me, I can restore your body to its full health.”

Wanting to bring the other party into his camp, Liang Yu didn’t waste any words.

He went straight to the point generously.

In short, he told the Tattered Man, ‘You work for me, and I’ll heal you.’

Facing the conditions Liang Yu offered, the Tattered Man seemed indifferent.

Instead, he looked at Shangguan Ye and asked Liang Yu.

“Then, what do you plan to do with this kid?”

Liang Yu simply spread his hands.

“What can I do?”

“Take him back, anyway, external injuries can be healed.”

“As for emotional wounds, I don’t think I have many solutions; it’s up to him if he can overcome it.”

After hearing this, the Tattered Man fell silent for a moment; his already somewhat chaotic thoughts were now intertwined like a tangled mess.

However, after much deliberation, he gradually sorted out some ideas.

He realized that although the current situation was not perfect, for now, this was indeed the best choice they could make.

After all, in such a difficult situation, being able to receive protection from a powerful figure like the other party was undoubtedly a rare opportunity.

With such a strong backer, they could at least gain relative safety and stability during this period, no longer having to live in constant fear and hide every day.

This would not only allow their bodies and minds to rest fully but also provide them with a breathing space to better recover their strength and recuperate.

Thinking of this, the Tattered Man immediately agreed.

But he made some demands of Liang Yu.