Chapter 178

Chapter 178

Jia Shan is a Level 4 fire-type ability user, and today luck is on his side as he stumbles upon the corpse of a mutant, seizing the opportunity to collect its crystal.

However, his fortune takes a turn for the worse as he is discovered by a group of people at the moment of retrieving the crystal.

What does a high-level crystal signify? Can it still be kept a secret at this point?

Jia Shan is naturally unwilling to let others snatch his findings. After collecting the crystal, he makes a run for it, with the other group in hot pursuit.

Jia Shans luck takes a fortunate turn when a dozen zombies appear, engaging the pursuers in a fight.

Seizing the chance, Jia Shan manages to escape, driving away in a car at full speed.

Aware that the pursuing group is from a large base, he dare not stay nearby. In order to completely shake them off, he drives for seventy to eighty miles until the car runs out of fuel and comes to a stop.

Jia Shan, cautious of the pursuers, finds a concealed spot to start absorbing the crystal. However, after finishing one absorption, his expression drastically changes as he discovers that the group has somehow tracked him down.

How could they possibly have found me?

Jia Shan exerts all his efforts to escape, managing to outsmart even the fastest wind-type ability user, but hes running out of strength.

Coincidentally, he stumbles upon Chen Luos base.

Jia Shan looks at it with a complex expression, realizing that with a base like this, the strength must be formidable.

Continuing to run greatly increases the likelihood of being caught, risking not only losing the crystal but also his life.

What I cant obtain, you wont either.

Handing over the crystal to this base might be a chance to save his life.

If it werent for having already killed a member of the pursuing group, Jia Shan might have tried to give them the crystal. However, having taken a life, its unlikely they would spare him.

So, the situation prompts Chen Guang to approach Chen Luo for guidance.

After a brief contemplation, Chen Luo decisively states, We must ensure the safety of this person.

Its not that Jia Shan himself holds significant value, and Chen Luo hasnt heard of him before. So why protect him?

There was once a Peaceful Inn; anyone who entered this inn, regardless of the crimes committed or troubles caused, the Peaceful Inn would stand up for them.

Be it something dark or something righteous, everyone had to abide by the rules of the Peaceful Inn.

The prerequisite was having enough money.

Chen Luo wanted to emulate this idea. As long as you can offer something tempting enough, anyone causing trouble will be dealt with by me.

Once this example is set and publicized, who knows, maybe in the future, someone will show up at the door with a King-level crystal?

Relying on others to bring valuable contributions voluntarily is wishful thinking.

In Chen Luos view, is this not a reasonable approach?

Even in difficult times, at least you wont go hungry with a good chef around. Its a good position.

After Ma Yu leaves, Chen Luo warns, Dont harbor any inappropriate thoughts about Ma Yu. Understand?

Jia Shan nods, repeatedly assuring, Of course, I understand.

Jia Shan acknowledges, I do have some self-awareness.

Could it be that Ma Yu has become someone significants woman? Thats something he doesnt dare to think about.

The individuals who were chasing Jia Shan return to their base and promptly inform their big brother, Zheng Jin, about what happened.

Zheng Jin furrows his brows and asks, How big was the crystal?

His subordinate describes it.

Having seen a Level 6 crystal before, Zheng Jin speculates that it might be a Level 7 or even an 8.

Good lord, what a valuable item. To let someone take it away like that, who would willingly accept it?

Zheng Jin immediately starts inquiring about the strength of Chen Luos base.

The information he receives only deepens Zheng Jins frown. A base with over two thousand people that only recruits Level 4 members seems, on the surface, much stronger than his own.

Really not someone to mess with.

However, if he can obtain that crystal, it will undoubtedly help him reach Level 6. Zheng Jin must find a way, no matter what.

After some thought, Zheng Jin sends an envoy.

The envoy arrives at Chen Luos base and respectfully says, Leader Chen, our big brother has spoken. The crystal will be split among us, with only one-third required if youre willing to hand over Jia Shan, the one who killed our brothers.

One-third of the crystal would likely still help Zheng Jin reach Level 6.

In reality, Zheng Jin only wants one-third of the crystal. He fears Chen Luo might refuse if he asks for more, and its also an opportunity to get rid of Jia Shan.

Chen Luo chuckles, Ive guaranteed Jia Shans safety. What I say goes. If youre not satisfied, tell him to come and take it himself.

Chen Luo leaves no room for compromise, making his stance very clear.

The envoy, having swallowed his pride, returns to the base and truthfully conveys Chen Luos words to Zheng Jin.

Zheng Jin slams his hand on the table in frustration.

He isnt giving me any face at all.

In the martial world, there is a certain degree of courtesy and give-and-take. Why isnt he giving me any face?

However, he doesnt dare to engage in a direct confrontation with Chen Luo.

Fuming with anger, Zheng Jin arrives at a warehouse reeking of blood and respectfully says, Iron Leg, I need your assistance.