"You're so strong!" Wang Lanlan's face was burning with shame.
Earlier, when Xu Gu rejected their offer, they thought he was arrogant and ignorant. Now, they realized he simply didn't want them to get into trouble.
"There's always someone better than you." Xu Gu said calmly, without any arrogance or complacency, but with a strong sense of crisis.
Great Xia was vast, and there was surely no shortage of SSS-rank experts!
Although they didn't possess any special abilities, they came from powerful backgrounds that were no less advantageous than a special ability. They knew they had to work hard!
Wang Lanlan felt even more ashamed.
Even an S-rank expert carried such humility and awareness.
At that moment, she realized she had been somewhat arrogant.
Though she didn't show it, it had been in her heart.
For example, she hadn't paid much attention to Xu Gu, an S-rank freshman, and even looked down on him.
She was just a B-rank motorcyclist. She had made some achievements in Xia City, but when had she earned the right to look down on an S-rank motorcyclist?
"I didn't mean to imply that, Miss Lanlan." Seeing her misunderstanding, Xu Gu smiled.
Wang Lanlan might be weak, but she held a high status in Xia City. She was a top-tier expert who was willing to lead her team to protect him without even knowing how strong he was.
Though it might not be of much use, he was genuinely touched.
Why change the way they described themselves?
Wang Lanlan didn't hesitate. She took a deep breath and said sincerely, "Lord Xu Gu, do you need followers?"
The other team members were shocked by Wang Lanlan's decision but weren't surprised.
Xu Gu had just defeated them with ease! Moreover, his potential was incredibly high, being at S rank! His future achievements were boundless!
Following Xu Gu would undoubtedly bring them many benefits!
Also, after the brief interaction, they felt good about Xu Gu. He rejected their protection because he feared they would cause trouble, yet he took the initiative to lend a hand when they were in danger.
Relying on Xu Gu was undoubtedly the best choice!
"Lord Xu Gu, please take us in!" The other team members knelt on one knee, like knights pledging loyalty to their lord, their sincerity evident.
Xu Gu hesitated momentarily, then smiled and reminded me, "If you become my followers, we won't be equals anymore."
If he wanted to relocate the Basic Military Factory offered by Lin Liu to Xia City and start production smoothly, there would be many obstacles.
It wouldn't be enough for Xia An to protect him.
He needed some muscle.
Enlisting the Demon Hunting Squad as muscle would be overkill.
But the Blue and White Team would be just right.
"Thank you for accepting us, sir! We're willing to go through fire and water for you!" Wang Lanlan's face lit up with joy, thrilled beyond measure. After all these years, having witnessed countless upheavals, she still lost her composure at this moment.
It was as if she saw herself reaching the pinnacle.
Looking at Xu Gu's tall, handsome, and imposing figure, Wang Lanlan's face turned even redder. She was very shy, thinking it would be even better if she could become Lord Xu Gu's partner!
However, the excitement soon gave way to disappointment, and her expression turned gloomy.
She knew she wasn't worthy of being Xu Gu's partner. Xu Gu was too outstanding.
She might be fit to be a carriage attendant.
In Xu Gu's heart, the position of a carriage attendant was naturally higher than that of an ordinary follower.
But should she do that? One side was her future, while the other was freedom. She was torn.
If the motorcyclists and ordinary people in Xia City knew what Wang Lanlan was thinking, they would surely go crazy.
Wang Lanlan was one of their most beloved goddesses!
Particularly, she had a small and cool appearance, with thousands of ordinary people enamored by her.
And now, she was contemplating whether to become Xu Gu's carriage attendant! To become Xu Gu's personal possession.
The other team members were equally excited.
Before Wang Lanlan could decide, Xu Gu yawned. It was getting late, and he had been busy all day. He was indeed a little tired. He told Wang Lanlan, "Leave a few people to guard outside. If there are any problems, inform me immediately. The rest can leave."
By the way, you should report the incident at the building to the president of the motorcycle association. I did it to eliminate the Ascending Sect's disciple. It's a service to the country, so I won't pay any compensation."
"Yes, sir! Every time they act, they suffer heavy casualties. They killed the Ascending Sect members, and they definitely deserve recognition. No one would make you pay for it," Wang Lanlan puffed her chest and raised her head, saying solemnly, "I'll stay behind and guard the surroundings for Milord."
"We are also willing to guard the surroundings for Milord!" The other team members joined in.
They stood in a row, chests puffed out, heads raised, speaking in unison.
It was a tremendous scene.
If the other motorcyclists and ordinary people in Xia City were to witness this, they would be utterly stunned.
The Blue and White Team was the top mercenary group in Xia City!
Even the president of the association had to negotiate when asking for their assistance. Yet, they were, carrying out Xu Gu's orders without any conditions.
"You guys can make your own arrangements." Xu Gu didn't mind.
"Sir, should we report this incident in detail to the association's president?" Wang Lanlan hesitated.
She saw that Xu Gu was keeping a low profile. Even though he was obviously so strong, he was reluctant to show off his prowess. Therefore, she wasn't sure if she should inform the association's president about the details of the event.
"Do as you see fit." Xu Gu shook his head, indifferent to the matter.
He had only used 20-30% of his strength.
Even if the information was leaked, it wouldn't matter much.
Furthermore, he hoped that it would be leaked and that he could gain the support of some motorcycle associations and officials.
With an apocalyptic background, hiding one's strength was foolish. The stronger he appeared, the more support the country would naturally offer, as long as he didn't betray them.
As long as the core secrets weren't exposed, Xu Gu was willing to go with it.
"Good!" Wang Lanlan's worries disappeared. She suppressed her excitement and looked at the corpses of the steel aberrations around her.
"The corpses of these aberrations are the same as the corpses of Steel Beasts and mechanical monsters. They can be used to make parts or for industrial production.
"What should we do? Should we sell them or send them to Xu City or the provincial capital to be made into parts?"
Xu Gu said casually, "I'll let you have them. Do whatever you want."
"What?" Wang Lanlan and the other members were extremely shocked and excited. They doubted their ears and lost their composure.
Level 30 Warrior-level special aberrations could already produce C-rank parts!
As for the other level 30 elite mutants, they could produce D-rank parts!
Though Xu Gu had many S and A-rank parts, C-rank parts were not worth much. A C-rank part could be sold for 20,000 to 30,000 points in the Points Mall, which amounted to tens of millions of star dollars!
Moreover, there was a threshold for obtaining such high-grade parts.
Wang Lanlan had a very high status in Xia City, and she only had one C-rank power accessory.
How could they not be excited?
They felt like bowing to Xu Gu in gratitude.
They couldn't believe they were being rewarded so generously, especially considering that they hadn't been of any help and had even caused trouble. Furthermore, they were new members who hadn't contributed much. Wasn't this reward too lavish?
"Sir, the value of these corpses might be around tens of thousands of points. Moreover, their significance is much higher than points. They're difficult to obtain even with money," Wang Lanlan reminded Xu Gu carefully.
Xu Gu nodded and said, "I know. However, this is just the start of our cooperation. If you work well for me, you will be rewarded generously. Consider this a gesture of trust and a step toward building a strong team."
In the world of big shots, Xu Gu's perspective was different. He understood that rewards like these were nothing compared to the potential benefits of a loyal and capable team. In his eyes, this was a small investment for a much greater return in the future.
The other team members were elated to hear this.
They had misinterpreted Xu Gu's earlier words and were overwhelmed by the possibility of greater rewards in the future.
To them, Xu Gu's vision and generosity were beyond comprehension. They knew they had made the right decision to join him.
With enthusiasm and gratitude, they thanked Xu Gu and vowed to work diligently for him, cherishing the opportunity to be part of his team.
Xu Gu was pleased with their response. He could see their determination and understood that he had also made the right choice.
Together, they stood amidst the battle's aftermath, knowing they were on the cusp of a remarkable journey. Little did they know that their combined efforts would lead them to achieve great things in this semi-apocalyptic world. The future was uncertain, but with Xu Gu at the helm and the Blue and White Team by his side, they were ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead.