From their attire and the strength they showed, they didnāt resemble the sleazy pests inside the Buffer Zone.
"I didnāt expect this Buffer Zone to be full of hidden talents. Are you new here?"
"Indeed, I havenāt been here long." The middle-aged man paused for a moment, clasping his hands together, "Hey big brother, Iāve been watching this place for several days now. Can you move to another spot?"
"Just move because you say so?"
"Youāre old. Even with that sword, you canāt beat me."
The middle-aged man spoke bluntly, casually undoing the buttons of his short shirt, preparing to use his fists to explain why he was so confident.
However, the next second, cold sweat broke out on his forehead.
"Continue talking."
Holding the Wild Bull Fighting Handgun, Master Tianās expression was peculiar.
"In this day and age, coming out to fight without even bringing a gun?"
"I..."
"What do you mean, āIā? Whatās your name?"
Master Tian hooked the safety with his pinky finger, his body slightly twisting, and although he didnāt make any large movements, he seemed to merge with the wind like a fallen leaf, instantly losing his presence.
"Come, try it within seven steps. Is your fist faster or my bullet faster?"
The middle-aged man was frozen in place, stunned for a moment, then slowly buttoned his shirt back up.
If it were a regular person, he was confident his fists werenāt slow.
But the person opposite was a Celestial Union expert, and his Sixth Sense told him that making even a slightly rash move would result in him getting shot in the head the next second.
"Answer me."
The middle-aged man gritted his teeth, slowly squeezing out three words from his mouth, "Chu... Yunfeng."
"Where do you live?"
"I..."
"My patience is limited. Be honest or shall I shoot?"
"Slum... slum area."
"You newcomers always think about crooked ways to make money instead of finding a proper job to support your family. Do you really think having Celestial Union strength in this Buffer Zone allows you to walk around arrogantly?"
Master Tian shook his head coldly, "Leave immediately; I donāt want to say it a second time."
"No."
Chu Yunfeng hurriedly said, "I need the bounty for reporting them, and I need the weapons they have. Without these, during this infection outbreak, my... my family wonāt survive."
"Bounty for reporting?"
Master Tian was suddenly stunned, thinking he had misheard, "Uh, you too..."
"Times have changed, the systems in Happiness City are very complete, way more advanced than many Shelter Cities Iāve been to. The money from fighting and killing isnāt clean, and unless you have connections, you canāt spend it. Iāve been squatting for several days. This group uses the library as a cover to smuggle at least five hundred kilograms of Antidote Powder hidden inside. Later, thereās another three hundred kilograms. Bounty for reporting is at least... two hundred coins."
"How do you know about the infection outbreak?"
"I āaskedā it out of them. They all know."
Gesturing towards the library, Chu Yunfeng sighed, "Only regular people donāt know."
"This Shelter City is in such a state, how can it match up to being complete and advanced?"
"Run-down?"
Chu Yunfeng slightly shook his head.
For some reason, the first day he arrived in Happiness City suddenly flashed through his mind.
Run-down, indeed run-down. Even the Inspectors at the top of Buffer Zoneās power exploit regular people.
Good, indeed good. Some Inspectors are willing to help without any motive, providing assistance selflessly.
Plus, in these days, he had met too many good people, all trying their best to help him take root in this Shelter City.
Itās just a pity that his luck was really bad.
Just as heād prepared to make a big move, he learned of the outbreak of contact infection sources.
"Big brother, maybe you havenāt been to other Shelter Cities in years. Compared to those places, this truly is a paradise. At least... adults here, and some Inspectors, really treat us as people, not as tools, numbers, or guinea pigs for random tests."
After his words fell.
Chu Yunfeng wanted to say more, but Master Tianās hand suddenly trembled, and he flung his gun over.
After he woodenly caught it, Master Tian flung the Defense Communication device over as well.
"Big brother, what is this?"
"Remember what you just said: since youāve come here, treat yourself as a person, and donāt talk like a tool. Live honorably."
Master Tian smiled openly, "This gun is yours, and this Defense Communication device, anonymously, Iāve already reported 6 locations, never taken the reward. You know what I mean, right?"
"This..."
Chu Yunfeng was stunned, his eyes filled with incredulous realization.
"No matter what happens, remember to go home before 11 oāclock. Your family needs your protection more than the Buffer Zone does."
"But?"
"Donāt argue with me. Eliminating threats... is not yet your turn as newcomers; surviving is your mission."
"This place."
Master Tian paused, "At least for now, itās still the territory of us old folks!"
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