As the war preparation manager of Shenwu Pavilion, Tang Tao naturally knew that an outside healer played a crucial role in the mission to defeat the Black Feather Tiger Beast.

Furthermore, they knew that the person above them was intentionally trying to win over this healer.

But all of this was information he had gathered through investigation and hearsay; he knew absolutely nothing about the healer's identity or network of connections.

If he hadn't witnessed Lu Yuan's amazing healing abilities firsthand, he wouldn't have believed that a healer who could gain the favor of his superiors was so young!

"This... Mr. Lu, right? You're the healer who participated in the previous extermination mission, aren't you?"

Tang Tao rubbed his hands together, looking at Lu Yuan with a fawning expression, completely losing his initial arrogant demeanor.

Lu Yuan did not answer, but merely glanced at Tang Tao indifferently.

He didn't want to reveal too much of his strength.

If it weren't for saving Liu Tianhao, he wouldn't have even been able to reveal Xiao Yi's healing abilities.

As for Tang Tao...

He had no connection with the leaders of the Divine Beast Pavilion, let alone a mere combat readiness manager. If it weren't for Yang Lin and the others, he would have knocked Tang Tao out of the way long ago when Tang Tao started spewing insults.

Seeing Lu Yuan remain silent, Tang Tao looked at Yang Lin somewhat awkwardly.

"Don't ask questions you shouldn't ask," Yang Lin said calmly. "The higher-ups have ordered strict confidentiality regarding matters concerning Mr. Lu."

Upon hearing this, Tang Tao immediately understood Lu Yuan's identity.

"I'm sorry, it's my fault."

Tang Tao smiled apologetically at Lu Yuan, then poured a glass of water from the side and handed it to Lu Yuan.

"Mr. Lu, was that Pokémon you had just caught? It was so beautiful! It's the first time I've ever seen a Pokémon with healing abilities! It must be quite a level by now, right?"

When Tang Tao asked him a question, Lu Yuan just smiled.

Don't think he doesn't understand what Tang Tao is thinking; he's just using curiosity and concern as an excuse to find out his background.

But he's not a fool.

If you couldn't even see this, you would have been devoured by those old foxes long ago, leaving not even bones behind.

Everyone present was shrewd, and Yang Lin saw through Tang Tao's thoughts at a glance. He immediately said, "Brother Tang, Haozi is out of danger. You should go back first."

Upon hearing this, Tang Tao's expression stiffened.

“It’s alright. Taking care of my wounded comrade is my duty. I’ll stay here and take care of Haozi.”

"No!"

Before Yang Lin could even speak, Zhou Cheng was the first to refuse him.

They hadn't forgotten that in the very beginning, it was Tang Tao who had obstructed Lu Yuan from coming in to treat Liu Tianhao, insisting on finding Lin Manman instead.

If Lu Yuan hadn't been so magnanimous and hadn't taken the matter to heart, Liu Tianhao probably wouldn't have been saved.

Therefore, Yang Lin and others had absolutely no goodwill towards Tang Tao.

Seeing that Lu Yuan, Yang Lin and the others all looked unfriendly to him, even if Tang Tao brazenly insisted on staying any longer, he was too embarrassed to leave.

"Then I'll be going now." Tang Tao smiled obsequiously at Lu Yuan. "Mr. Lu, please don't hesitate to contact me if you need anything in the future!"

Lu Yuan smiled slightly at him, neither refusing nor answering.

Seeing this, Tang Tao said nothing more and awkwardly left the stage.

After Tang Tao left, Zhao Hun and Lin Manman had no reason to stay any longer and hurriedly left.

In an instant, only Lu Yuan, Yang Lin, and the others remained in the large ward.

"Captain Yang, what exactly caused Haozi to be injured like this?" Lu Yuan finally couldn't help but ask.

Yang Lin and the others exchanged glances before Yang Lin spoke.

"During this period, all the teams have been hunting monsters around the Scorching Sun Forest. We and the First Team, as the main combat force, have gone deep into the Scorching Sun Forest to guard against the appearance of monsters like the Black Feather Tiger Beast."

"A demonic beast like the Black-feathered Tiger Beast?!"

Lu Yuan frowned.

The Black Feather Tiger Beast is a top-tier demon beast, and the Scorching Sun Forest is not considered a dangerous large forest. How could such a dangerous species appear one after another?

"That's what we thought at the time, so we inevitably had some wishful thinking. But as it turns out, the higher-ups' concerns were justified."

Yang Lin looked at Lu Yuan and then said:

"We entered the Scorching Sun Forest as usual, but before long, we encountered a Heavenly Evolution-level Fire Erosion Hound. We were caught off guard, and several members of the team were seriously injured and unable to continue fighting, so we had no choice but to retreat."

"Lin Manman was wearing a skirt, which made it difficult for her to move around, so the first team was quickly caught up with."

Upon hearing this, Lu Yuan couldn't help but twitch his lips.

All I can say is that they deserved it.

Where can you find people wearing skirts to do hunting missions in the Scorching Sun Forest?

Serves them right for being caught by the fire-eating hound.

but……

"Could Haozi have been pushed to block a dog's mouth?"

Lu Yuan was just guessing casually, but he didn't expect that Yang Lin and the others' expressions would instantly become subtle.

"Haozi originally intended to rescue the people of the first squad, but Lin Manman pulled him to act as a human shield, and he took a solid hit from the Fire Hound."

"..."

Lu Yuan was speechless after hearing this.

Goodness.

I never realized that Liu Tianhao was such a helpful young man.

"What are you planning to do about this? We can't just let it go like this, can we?"

"How could I let it go?!" Zhou Cheng clenched his fists tightly, wishing he could tear Lin Manman to pieces right away.

But Yang Lin glared at him.

"With Zhao Hun protecting Lin Manman, we can't do anything about her even if we want to. We have to take it step by step and get rid of that kid Zhao Hun first!"

"Is Zhao Hun in a very high position in the Divine Martial Pavilion?" Lu Yuan asked doubtfully.

If ranked by strength and status, Yang Lin is superior to Zhao Hun, so he shouldn't be so wary of him.

"Zhao Hun himself isn't anything to be afraid of, but unfortunately he has a good older sister!" Zhou Cheng said sarcastically.

"Acheng!" Yang Lin glared at Zhou Cheng before turning to Lu Yuan to explain, "Zhao Hun's sister is the wife of our direct superior, so..."

Yang Lin only said half of what he meant, but Lu Yuan already understood.

"Understood!"

He had been puzzled by Zhao Hun's identity as the captain of the first squad, but now all the reasons were clear.

So he had connections in higher-ups!

It's no wonder that Zhao Hun and Lin Manman acted so arrogantly, because they knew that even if they did something outrageous, it wouldn't be a big deal and wouldn't affect them at all.

If Yang Lin hadn't prepared enough solid evidence beforehand, pushing things to that point, Zhao Hun and Lin Manman probably wouldn't have been punished.

But it's only been a few days!

These two are up to their old tricks again!

It seems that those punishments were just for show. Once the heat dies down, Zhao Hun, Lin Manman, and the others will return to their previous lives.

Yang Lin must have been fully aware of this, which is why he stopped Zhou Cheng.

Otherwise, given his personality, he would probably be the first to confront Lin Manman.

"Mr. Lu, Haozi is definitely out of danger, right? How long until he wakes up?"

Yang Lin didn't want to discuss Zhao Hun's matter anymore, so he changed the subject to Liu Tianhao.

"He's just too tired and weak. He'll wake up after he's had enough sleep, probably tonight or tomorrow morning," Lu Yuan replied truthfully.

"Thank you!"

Yang Lin sincerely thanked Lu Yuan.

"You have saved our lives time and time again. This little thing may not be enough to express our gratitude, but it is a token of our appreciation. Please accept it."