After treating and settling down the injured subordinates, Taufeeq glanced at the time and noticed that it was getting late. He was about to tell the others to continue on their journey.
However, Zelson gestured at him to go aside, speaking in whispers.
"Zelson, what do you need me for?" Taufeeq stared at him, puzzlement in his eyes.
Zelson, however, assumed a serious expression. He lowered his voice and said, "Taufeeq, have you really never doubted this whole incident?"
"Zelson, what are you talking about?" Taufeeq asked.
Zelson threw a glance in Fade's direction and said warily, "Taufeeq, don't you think that it's too much of a coincidence for him to be around?"
"Well... Zelson, are you suspecting Fade?" Taufeeq asked.
He said, "Taufeeq, think about it. You deliberately led a team to travel at night in order to keep your access to the Dragon Mausoleum from others. But in the end, you still crossed paths with the strongest group of robbers led by Sirius."
"Why, as luck would have it, Fade suddenly appeared and rescued you just in time. Don't you think this coincidence calls for skepticism?"
"This..." Taufeeq was startled. "Fade saved us and even killed Sirius. I don't think he's suspicious."
"Taufeeq, when did you become so naive? Just because he killed Sirius, you deem it fine and dandy? What if he was sent by other forces? Or, what if he has other purposes? Let's say he might harbor indecent thoughts towards Clara, can you guarantee that keeping him by your side would be safe?"
"Besides, don't you think that it's suspicious for a young man, not even in his 30's, to be strong enough to kill Sirius?" Zelson whispered.
"This, this can't be. He couldn't have planned all of this. He didn't need to." Taufeeq shook his head.
Zelson added, "Taufeeq, you've underestimated just how significant the Dragon Mausoleum is in our circle! All the major martial arts forces are fighting with all their might to secure the qualification to explore the Dragon Mausoleum. You and I should know clearly how challenging it was to be judged qualified!"
"It won't hurt to be on guard. The qualification is rare and precious! We don't know what they would be planning just so they can get their hands on this," he said as he held Taufeeq's gaze.
He continued, "What's more, we are getting close to the opening date of the Dragon Mausoleum, and those who aren't qualified will only grow more desperate. At such a critical moment, Taufeeq, you can't afford to be careless even for a second. You must be vigilant at all times!"
These words had gradually impacted him. He started hesitating about his decision. He looked at Zelson and said, "Then, how should I..."
"How about..." Zelson dragged his palm across his neck.
Taufeeq shook his head immediately and said, "No, this is unthinkable, not right after he saved my life. I can't repay him like this."
Zelson immediately said, "If not, Taufeeq, you have to drive him away at the very least. You can't stay with him, or it will be too dangerous."
"This is..." He was still a bit hesitant.
Zelson pointed to Fade's side and said, "Taufeeq, look over there. It has only been a while and Clara is already being so intimate with him. You should at least think about her, if not for yourself. You can't let her get hurt."
Taufeeq whirled his head around and saw Clara holding Fade's arm, talking and laughing. He couldn't help but worry. He nodded to Zelson and said in a low voice, "I know what to do. I will send him away."
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