Who are you?
Cheng Yang had just finished killing a few monsters when he heard soone call out to him. He had sent Liu Wei to search on their own with Enlai, a decision which apparently made him more approachable.
About a hundred ters away, a small group of people slunk out from behind so rubble. Their clothes were nearly rags, and their hygiene was horrible. Their eyes were filled with a deep weariness, but their posture showed Cheng Yang their determination to live.
Cheng Yang was overjoyed. He hadnt expected to find any survivors so quickly. Most importantly, Cheng Yang recognized the man in the middle. In his past life, that man was famous throughout the greater Cloud City area.
Im just soone passing through. Are you the survivors living in the ruins? Cheng Yang tried to maintain a friendly tone and atmosphere despite the surroundings. He was confident that the people in front of him were on edge since the earthquake, so he didnt want to spook them.
We live in the ruins, and we survived, so I suppose you could say we are. A burly man in his forties said suspiciously, Youre not from a settlent, so where did you co from?
Settlent? Cheng Yang had forgotten, but there were rumors of so settlents in Yicheng in his past life. By the ti he visited Yicheng, the settlent had already been destroyed, and its handful of surviving residents had migrated to one of the nearby villages.
Another reason the settlent was destroyed was the implentation of the gods second trial. After the first month, the gods evaluated everyone living outside the safe zones. So long as they were deed worthy, the gods teleported to the nearest safe zone. Around ninety percent of the survivors were, leaving only the weak and cowardly left to fend for themselves. After that, only the very resilient survived until rescue could find them.
You dont know about the settlent? So you are from outside the city. The burly man said. So you know, the settlent is an area that the monsters rarely visit.
I take it you live in a settlent.
The man angrily shook his head. Our settlent was recently taken over by a bunch of scumbags who raided a police armory. We didnt want to be exploited by them, so were traveling to another settlent.
Cheng Yang smiled warmly at the man, hoping his sincerity would allow him to get so more useful answers.
How many people live in that settlent? Cheng Yang asked.
Why are you asking, who the hell are you? The man imdiately beca hostile.
Didnt you say scumbags run the settlent? Why does it matter if you tell us what you know. Lau Hui asked.
Cheng Yang smiled sadly in his heart. Didnt this guy get it?
It matters because although the leaders are scum, the people there are just desperate citizens trying to survive. No one asking questions like that can have small goals, so what would I do if you started a massacre?
No sooner had he said that than Liu Wei returned riding Enlai.
Their monster The group of survivors grew pale and started to back away.
However, before they could escape, Enlai jumped and landed behind them. As if it enjoyed seeing the humans tremble, Enlai got as close as possible before roaring. With such a big tiger roaring at them, none of them had the strength to run. So of them didnt even have the strength to stand.
Dont be afraid. Cheng Yang said. This tiger is my Pet.
After the initial roar, Enlai appeared satisfied, so the survivors were able to get over their shock. Since a young woman was sitting on the tigers back, perhaps it was a trained pet like Cheng Yang said.
It doesnt eat people? The burly man asked, desperately trying to sound confident.
Not unless I tell it to. What do you think Enlai, do you want to eat them?
Enlai quickly shook his head lest that horrible nickna co back.
Who are you? The man asked again, but much more politely.
Do you rember the three ssages that ca from the so-called gods? Cheng Yang asked.
mbers of the group nodded.
Those gods allowed us to obtain powers like in a video ga. When we did, we leveled up a few tis and then made a journey here from Cloud City.
Does that an youre a wizard or a sorcerer? One of the younger survivors asked.
Im a Mage, this man is a Summoner, and the woman on the tiger is a Priest. Cheng Yang then explained how he founded Phoenix Village and their desire to make a satellite village near Yicheng.
I dont understand what you an when you say the world is a ga, but will we really beco like the superheroes in the movies? The burly man excitedly asked after watching Lau Hui lift a car off the ground.
As long as youre able to level up, you will. Cheng Yang said with a devious smile.
Good! Once I beco a Warrior, Im going to level up as soon as possible! The burly man said fiercely.
Cheng Yang ignored the daydrear and asked: Now, will you tell about the settlent?
If you do, will you promise to make us stronger?
As long as you swear loyalty to . Its nothing major, just view as a governnt official. In addition, Ill make sure none of the scum from the settlent can beco Professionals. Youll be able to watch them struggle while you get stronger.
Let talk it over with my friends. The group of survivors moved a few ters away before having a hushed conversation.
Cheng Yang almost burst into laughter when he saw that. With his hearing ability, even if they were another ten ters away, he would be able to hear them clearly.
From their conversation, Cheng Yang knew that the survivors really were worried about bringing a disaster to the settlent. That wasnt the only reason, however. There were about a hundred more of them in their group in a nearby apartnts basent. Since they didnt know Cheng Yangs intentions, they didnt ntion them.
They finished discussing after deciding to wait until Cheng Yang proved the existence of the Territory Altar. Only after that would they reveal anything about the settlent. It was only natural to be wary of Cheng Yang, so he didnt mind their decision.
However, he wasnt going to agree to it. He didnt have the patience to wait until the survivors trusted him. So, when the burly man ca forwards to explain their decision, Cheng Yang stopped him.
I already know your plan, and I dont care about it. Since youve got over a hundred people in your group, thats all I need. The nearby village can only accommodate eighty Professionals, so I dont care about the settlent anymore. Youre only option is to gather your group and follow to the Territory Altar or leave now and lose this opportunity forever.
The survivors were worried since Cheng Yang had heard everything, but the burly man took the initiative. Since this was close enough to their original plan, he decided to agree.
Well go get them now, sir. Just wait a few minutes, and then we can go.
When he finished, the burly man ran off without waiting for either Cheng Yang or his companions to reply. Once their leader was gone, the other survivors followed.
Cheng Yang, who were those people? Liu Wei asked once it was quiet.
A suitable group of survivors. Cheng Yang then explained the situation.
I see, why did you let them go then? What if they dont co back?
If they dont co back, then we find soone else. Cheng Yang said. Besides, I dont think their leader will pass up this opportunity.
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