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Gu Xiu's first reaction was to go over and catch Qu Tong, but Qu Tong called out coldly, "Don't bother with me, listen to the order, go back!"
The others, whose strength might not surpass Qu Tong's, obediently retreated to the protective barrier, not wanting to give Qu Tong any trouble.
Xu An also directed the members of the mercenary team towards the protective barrier, and without needing a reminder from Qu Tong, Old Man Yuan, who had been watching the surveillance the whole time, had already fully opened the planetary shield's permissions for humans.
Gu Xiu glanced at Qu Tong's stern expression and the Grand Marshal's instructions echoed in his mind: "Follow orders and do not interfere with madam's decisions."
He did not move forward but stood at the very edge of the protective barrier, waiting for Qu Tong to come over.
