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Chapter 14: Chen Tao's Quick Wit
"Not at all! Those who dare to enter Evil Spirit City are not the kind to fear death; they are merely driven by necessity!" a young Bald Man declared.
"Why would he help us if we are not related? Clearly, he has ulterior motives. Anyone who stands in the way will be killed without mercy!"
"Hmph, the path is right there. If you want to go, just walk over. When did I become the one to lead? Hmm..." Having survived in Fengdu for so long, Chen Tao was no weakling. At this moment, he could not afford to appear too weak either. Coupled with his considerable strength, his anger exuded an air of inviolability.
However, the young Bald Man continued, "Evil Spirit City is nearly devoid of compassion. I trust my companions are aware of this. May I ask why you are warning us?"
Seeing the other party's friendly demeanor, Chen Tao nodded and replied, "My captain instructed me to stay here and wait for others from Evil Spirit City. He wishes to expand our influence and hopes to recruit some strong individuals."
"Hmph! What capabilities does your captain possess to recruit us? And if that is his intention, why not intercept us outside Fengdu instead of waiting until we arrive here?" a sarcastic voice chimed in.
This time, however, Chen Tao ignored the comment and looked at the Bald Man. "My captain merely has this intention. In the future, you can first understand our influence, and we will also assess you. Only if both parties are satisfied will there be a possibility for cooperation!"
"As for why we are waiting here, it is because if we intercepted you outside Fengdu, would you be willing to stop?"
"If my captain were inside Fengdu and danger arose, it would be difficult for you to escape, and I might not survive either. Only here can we observe what happens inside Fengdu. If anyone tries to flee, we will have enough time to leave!"
"And don't rush; already more than ten family teams have retreated in the face of difficulty. They will appear soon enough, and then you will know that everything I said is true."
With this explanation, many who had doubted Chen Tao began to waver, but some still ignored him and pressed on silently.
Although Chen Tao felt regret over this, he chose not to say more.
These words were certainly not Zhou Tong's thoughts; Zhou Tong had never considered such matters. In reality, Chen Tao had come to Fengdu out of necessity rather than being a Desperado like some others.
Thus, he believed that some individuals from Evil Spirit City were also driven by necessity. Empathizing with them, he naturally did not wish for anyone to make unnecessary sacrifices.
The Bald Man observed Chen Tao's expression closely, which further convinced him of Chen Tao's sincerity. He then spoke loudly: "I am Zhang Jinbao from Yin City. If those from Yin City trust me, perhaps they can stay and observe for a while."
"Moreover, various families have already sent teams deep into Fengdu. If even they struggle to obtain the Blood Spirit Fruit, how could we possibly have such luck?"
"Furthermore, if some family teams have retreated in the face of danger, it indicates that the crisis is certainly not as simple as just thousands of flying Evil Spirits."
"Well! There are still over ten thousand Evil Spirits behind the Blood Spirit Fruit Tree. If the Human Race remains still, they won't move either."
Although it wasn't explicitly stated, the implication was clear: someone within Fengdu was controlling the multitude of Evil Spirits. It was a conspiracy with immense danger.
As a result, many who had passed by Chen Tao stopped in their tracks. Those ahead of Chen Tao quickly sought higher ground to get a better view of the interior of Fengdu.
Beside Zhou Tong, the Bald Young Man, Zhang Jinbao, said, "I wonder if you could leave a way to contact you, senior?"
"Of course, but I must remind you that even if you are satisfied with us, you will have to undergo our trials before you can join our forces!"
"That goes without saying!" The Bald Young Man nodded, his eyes filled with interest.
Zhang Jinbao held some prestige within Yin City, indicating that his strength was quite formidable. From what he observed about Chen Tao, he sensed that Chen Tao's influence might not be very significant. However, from Chen Tao's words, he felt that the leader was exceptionally clever. Thus, he planned to seek cooperation with Chen Tao's faction rather than become a member or a subordinate of that individual.
Though some time had passed, after more than an hour, they finally saw some teams returning.
Many people gauged the speed of those teams from afar and realized that several were far superior to themselves. Consequently, some expressed their gratitude to Chen Tao while others silently turned away. A few exchanged contact information with him.
As Chen Tao moved away from Fengdu, he continued to exchange information with several individuals.
However, some people remained behind, quietly lurking as if they had alternative plans.
This prompted Chen Tao to call out loudly, "Don't even think about it! They definitely didn't come out with the Blood Spirit Fruit! If you stay here, you might just bear their unprovoked wrath."
The mission had not been completed; those team members would naturally feel uneasy about retreating without a fight. If someone were to intercept them suddenly, they would likely retaliate fiercely—potentially leading to dire consequences for all involved.
Yet some remained unfazed and even cast murderous glares at Chen Tao.
With no other choice, Chen Tao decided not to intervene further.
But Zhang Jinbao beside him smiled slightly and said, "It seems like you're not a permanent resident of Fengdu."
"I've been stationed here for two or three years. In the past, I wouldn't have cared about their lives or deaths. But now it's different; I must break through in just ten days. With my newfound power as a backing and no worries behind me, I hope that those similarly pressured by life can at least avoid losing their lives!"
The words were heartfelt, and they deeply convinced Zhang Jinbao. However, he was shocked to realize that those who could predict when he would break through were almost all at the absolute pinnacle of their realms, which meant that breaking into the King's Realm would pose no difficulties.
Zhang Jinbao did not expect this 'Good Guy' to be so formidable. At the same time, he retracted some of his forms.
A force that could put a king at ease would surely not be weak.
Soon, a group of people began to gather, and by the end, they rushed out of Fengdu as if fleeing for their lives.
However, as soon as they reached outside Fengdu, they spotted a handsome man with an extraordinary demeanor gazing into the distance, his eyes reflecting depth and wisdom.
Upon seeing this man, Chen Tao finally felt his heart, which had been suspended in mid-air, settle down. He dashed over to request 'protection.'
Lin Feiyu, though unfamiliar with Chen Tao, sensed something was amiss and silently left with him, leaving Zhang Jinbao and some others from Evil Spirit City envious.
It was worth noting that although Lin Feiyu did not have a particularly loud reputation, his identity was significant—he was the Lin Family's Eldest Grandson. Naturally, many people recognized him.
Chen Tao paid no mind to the others and hurried into Liu Lao's vehicle. It was as if he were handling a hot potato as he quickly pulled out thirty Blood Spirit Fruits. This left Lin Feiyu, Liu Lao, Zhou Tong, and even Chen Tao himself momentarily stunned.
(End of Chapter)
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