Chapter 300: Changes in the Apocalypse World

Everyone immediately lowered their heads and stopped speaking upon hearing those words.

Liao Tie also stopped talking after being scolded, his expression slightly unnatural.

Seeing the expressions of the crowd, Xia Yan felt a trace of helplessness in her heart.

It had already been exactly a year since Gu Fan last appeared.

Because she had run out of Spirit Stones, her cultivation had been stuck at the early stage of the Spirit Sea Realm for a long time without any ability to continue.

Moreover, every time she used spiritual power, there was no way to recover the spiritual energy in her body, which also caused her to not dare to make a move casually.

Now that so much time had passed, the hearts of the crowd… finally began to waver.

Indeed, this was human nature!

Forgetting the pain once the scar healed — that was exactly what people like Liao Tie did.

Fortunately, the Chi Sisters’ abilities had now evolved to Level 10, and when the two worked together, they were not afraid of this Level 11 Evolver, Liao Tie.

However, if any subordinates developed disloyalty, it would definitely be an obstacle to Xia Yan’s management.

After a moment, Liao Tie said in a gruff tone:

“Since that’s the case, we can only rely on you, Sister Yan.

Even the three of us combined aren’t a match for that City Lord.”

Xia Yan’s gaze showed a trace of displeasure, but she also knew what Liao Tie said was true.

Next to Chi City was Copper City, the first other city they had come into contact with after restoring order in Chi City.

At first, Xia Yan’s idea was to exchange resources with each other for better development.

Unfortunately, the other side seemed to think a weak woman like her was unworthy of making demands, or perhaps it was simply that he was used to being a local tyrant who solved everything with his fists.

Either way, negotiations had not gone smoothly!

Although the two cities were adjacent, and Chi City had cleared out the Zombies, there were still many dangerous high-level Zombies between them, so no battle had broken out.

After several rounds of meetings, Xia Yan confirmed that the other side had no intention of cooperating, so she gave up the idea.

Holding onto the thought of making one last attempt, she sent a final delegation to Copper City for negotiations, taking great care in their journey.

But after such a long time, the people never returned.

The news came back that the main negotiator had been killed by Copper City’s City Lord upon arrival!

Only a few small underlings were spared to bring back a message—

Xia Yan of Chi City was to surrender voluntarily!

At this moment, Chi Youyou spoke again:

“The City Lord of Copper City is only this arrogant because he recently awakened a second ability!

And it’s a Space-type ability!

Otherwise, Sister Yan killing him wouldn’t be that difficult!”

“But the problem now is how to counter a Space-type ability.

If he runs, we can’t stop him.

If he strikes, it’s like a ghost appearing and disappearing.

Here, aside from Sister Yan who can face him head-on, anyone else who encounters him is almost certain to die.”

“So in my opinion, this battle won’t be easy to fight.

We should try to delay it as much as possible.”

Liao Tie immediately argued back:

“We can’t delay!

You should know that he’s only just awakened his Space ability.

If we wait until it levels up further, we’ll have even less chance!”

“That’s why I say if it doesn’t work, we should ask the Boss for help.

It’s not that we don’t want to do our part, it’s that the other side’s ability is too monstrous.

Space-type… even now I’ve barely heard of a few cases!”

As he spoke, Liao Tie gave a signal to several of his subordinates.

Immediately, someone said:

“That’s right, Sister Yan, it’s not that we won’t work, but right now we really have a great enemy before us.

If the Boss doesn’t step in, we can’t deal with it for now.”

“Speaking of which, the Boss hasn’t shown up for over a year.

We all miss the Boss.

If we could see him, I’m sure everyone’s morale would skyrocket!”

“Yeah… Sister Yan, you aren’t unable to contact the Boss, are you?

If the Boss doesn’t know about our difficulties and the City Lord of Copper City attacks, we don’t have Sister Yan’s strength to protect ourselves…”

“Exactly.

After all, that special cultivation method was only taught to Sister Yan by the Boss.”

In that moment, four or five people spoke, and after everyone else heard them, their expressions changed slightly.

No one here was stupid.

Of course they were concerned that Gu Fan hadn’t appeared in a year.

With the external threat of the City Lord of Copper City, people’s hearts began to waver.

Xia Yan listened to these words with an unpleasant expression.

Before she could speak, Chi Youyou suddenly slammed the table.

“Shut up!

When was it your turn to speak?!”

“Cultivation methods are given by the Boss according to his will.

Whoever the Boss chooses to give them to is his decision.

Do you have any objections?”

“I think some people have truly forgotten how they once knelt before the Boss and Sister Yan, begging for a chance to live.

Now that time has passed, you’ve forgotten the fear you felt back then?”

Liao Tie’s face instantly darkened to an iron-blue color after his old wounds were touched.

“Chi Youyou! Don’t go too far!

These are my brothers who’ve been through life and death with me — you have no right to scold them.”

“Heh, in this base, who hasn’t been through life and death?

What kind of status do you think you have to speak up at a meeting like this?”

Chi Manman also retorted lazily, and for a moment the meeting room was filled with an odd, tense atmosphere.

Just then, a light chuckle came from the side.

“Yoho, looks like in the year I’ve been away, everyone’s temper has gotten quite a bit bigger.”

In an instant, the entire meeting room turned as cold as an ice cellar, the temperature dropping to below freezing!

Liao Tie’s face went pale the moment he heard that somewhat familiar voice, and he began trembling uncontrollably!

His subordinates instantly realized who had arrived, and all shut their mouths without daring to make a sound.

In contrast, Xia Yan’s side — Xia Yan and the Chi Sisters — were overjoyed.

Excitement and elation shone in their eyes.

“Boss! You’ve finally returned!”

Everyone saw a young man wearing a golden crown, with long hair tied behind him, dressed in black ancient robes, leaning lazily to one side as he looked at them.

“I’ve been here for a while — you just didn’t notice me.”

Been here for a while?

The crowd shuddered, their hair standing on end.

This was the legendary, ghostly, godlike ability.

He was already here, yet no one had noticed!

If he hadn’t spoken, he might have continued to watch in silence!

Some here had been part of the base’s management for a long time, while others had only been promoted recently.

But whether new or old, all of them now felt a surge of relief.

Relief that they hadn’t spoken recklessly just now.

As for the subordinates of Liao Tie who had been complaining earlier, their eyes instantly filled with panic, their faces showing utter terror.

They too knew the rumors about this Boss.

This young man in ancient robes, who looked less than twenty, was in fact a terrifying demon!

Although in recent times he had mostly delegated the internal affairs of the base, in the early days of his rule he had left behind many terrifying legends!

At this moment, Gu Fan took in everyone’s expressions, the corners of his mouth curling into a smile as he slowly walked toward the main seat.

Seeing this, Xia Yan immediately stood up to make room, ushering Gu Fan forward.

“Xia Yan, I just heard you mention something about Copper City… seems there’s a bit of trouble?”

When Xia Yan nodded, Gu Fan lightly tapped his fingers on the table.

“Tell me about it.”

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