"These... they are... in this area... my... subordinates. All of them." The Giant Dragonâs Spiritual Fluctuation was transmitted. Although it had grown in size, the naivety in its Spiritual Fluctuation hadnât changed at all. Therefore, Wen Yu easily sensed the smugness in the Giant Dragonâs words.
Just like a child impatiently showing off to their parents after getting first place in an exam.
"Not enough."
Wen Yu turned his head for a careful look around before speaking. "I need more mutant beastsâall the mutant beasts in the area covered by the Black Light!" Wen Yu said seriously.
This time, without Wen Yuâs instruction, Cyclops immediately offered a translation.
After a while, the Giant Dragon nodded. "I... was just... born... I havenât... had time... to gather... more."
"Seven days... There are still... seven days."
"Alright..."
The agreement was reached. Given the Giant Dragonâs current innocence, Wen Yu was very confident that it would fulfill all terms of the agreement!
"Then, seven days later, in the town below, I look forward to fighting alongside you!"
Seeing the Giant Dragon nod seriously, Wen Yu turned and left with Cyclops. Outside, a host of mutant beasts scattered, clearing a path for them!
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Wen Yu and Cyclops returned the same way they came, without incident.
When they returned to the settlement, Wen Yu noticed that the people there still hadnât retreated to rebuild the defensive line as he had suggested. He couldnât help but frown.
"Whereâs Zhang Wenhu?" Wen Yu grabbed one of the professionists and asked.
"Brother Hu is over there."
Following the professionistâs directions, Wen Yu found Zhang Wenhu. They were in a simple supermarket; of course, everything inside had been cleared out, leaving only a vast empty space. Sun Ruixing, Sun Aotian, and all the senior members of the camp were gathered there. Before Wen Yu even walked in, the din from inside the supermarket was already audible.
"I say thereâs no need to leave! So what if itâs just a broken gate? Our settlement has developed for so long. The infrastructure is established, and the defensive measures are complete. Why should we leave just because he says so?"
The voice was so loud that Wen Yu, who hadnât even entered the supermarket yet, could hear it clearly. Then came a chorus of agreement from most of the people inside.
Hearing this, Wen Yuâs brows furrowed.
Most of the campâs upper echelons are controlled by Zhang Wenhu through contracts. This current âdebateâ is merely a show orchestrated by Zhang Wenhu, using his men as puppets. This also represents Zhang Wenhuâs stance: he doesnât want to abandon the camp. Letting his underlings speak is just a way of saving face for both himself and me.
SQUEAK.
As the glass door opened, all eyes in the supermarket turned toward Wen Yu.
"Brother Wen Yu, sorry you had to hear that," Zhang Wenhu said, smiling as he greeted Wen Yu.
Wen Yu looked at Zhang Wenhuâs smiling face and shook his head. "Itâs nothing, really. To each their own, I suppose. Everyone has their own ideas."
The supermarket doors were glass. Wen Yu wouldnât believe for a second that the people inside hadnât seen him approach.
The person who just spoke deliberately raised their voice. That clearly indicates Zhang Wenhuâs attitude. Those words were meant for me: âWe donât want to leave this camp.â
"Letâs go, Old Sun." Wen Yu couldnât be bothered to say more to these people who didnât understand the situation. He called Sun Ruixing, turned, and began to leave.
"Wait, Brother Wen Yu!" Seeing Wen Yu turn, Zhang Wenhu suddenly grew anxious. "Brother Wen Yu, look, youâre making things difficult. If it were up to me, weâd fight that so-called Demon Tribe right here in the settlement! Itâs not yet certain who would win or lose. Thereâs no need to abandon this settlement. Besides, this is what most people want. Isnât there strength in numbers?"
Wen Yu looked intently at Zhang Wenhu and slowly shook his head. "Large numbers donât necessarily mean great strength. In the current situation, more people simply mean more dead weight! Iâll give you a piece of advice. That thing," Wen Yu pointed directly at the distant Demon Realmâs Gate, "its terrifying nature is far beyond your imagination. If you all want to wait here to die, thatâs your choice, but I wonât be joining you!"
Seeing Zhang Wenhuâs conflicted expression, Wen Yu walked straight out of the supermarket. Sun Ruixing and Sun Aotian followed closely behind. Both of them knew what the Demon Tribe was. They also understood that these people, planning to rely on so-called sandbag barricades for defense right in front of the Demon Realmâs Gate, were dreaming. It was a complete joke!
Watching Wen Yu and the others depart, a flicker of indecision crossed Zhang Wenhuâs eyes. For people like him, itâs hard to trust othersâ judgment. This can be a strength, but also a weakness.
An old saying perfectly describes this trait: They refuse to accept reality until theyâre faced with a dead end. Zhang Wenhu wouldnât abandon this camp. For one thing, he had invested too much effort in securing it. For another, he felt Wen Yuâs words had ulterior motives. Furthermore...
Zhang Wenhu looked at his profession and skills, his eyes growing more resolute.
As long as there was even a sliver of hope, he wouldnât leave this campsite! And right now, in this camp, his word was law!
"Get ready, everyone!" Zhang Wenhu shouted to his followers. "Weâre going to take on those damn Demon Tribe members right here!"
As Zhang Wenhu gave orders, the entire small camp stirred into action.
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"Where are we going?" Sun Ruixing, walking behind Wen Yu, asked.
"Anywhere. Hmm, letâs find a place with complex terrain," Wen Yu said to the two behind him.
Both nodded.
After witnessing the Demon Tribeâs numbers and strength, both had a general idea of what they were up against. Complex terrain would be the best option for a small group of humans fighting a large number of Demon Tribe members. At the very least, it would ensure they wouldnât be easily surrounded. Unfortunately, Sun Ruixing had already explained all this to Zhang Wenhu during their earlier discussion. The man simply didnât believe him.
"What about the people in the camp..." Sun Ruixing began. He had hoped Wen Yu would take the people from the camp to find another location, especially since the current campâs surroundings werenât ideal.
He hadnât expected Wen Yu to give up on the camp entirely.
"We canât manage the campâs situation!" Wen Yu bluntly cut off Sun Ruixingâs next words, sighing internally.
This guyâs savior complex is flaring up again...