Chapter 361: Chapter 354: Don’t You Need to Think About It Again? (Seeking Subscriptions)
The entrance to the village was deathly silent.
Almost everyone’s gaze was fixated on the corpse of the fierce beast on the clearing, their eyes seemingly frozen wide open, unblinking.
A violent bear lay on the ground, completely motionless.
There was a deep wound on its neck, with blood dripping steadily onto the ground along the wound.
The bear was over four meters long from head to tail, nearly five meters, and more than three meters in height, lying on the ground like a medium-sized truck.
High-level Fierce Beast!
The lingering nightmare of everyone present.
The village they once lived in had been razed to the ground by such high-level fierce beasts; friends and relatives died beneath the claws and teeth of these beasts.
Even now, at the mere mention of high-level fierce beasts, they were as fearful as if facing a tiger, for they all knew that even though the village felt safe now and food was ample,
if a high-level fierce beast were to discover this place, a single slap could probably send the five-meter-high wall flying.
Yet, the corpse of such a high-level fierce beast was lying right in front of them.
Many people came to their senses, looking with fear at the three individuals standing behind the violent bear’s corpse.
Could they be the rumored Awakeners?
On the watchtower, a few guards’ lips trembled, their hands still holding phones.
Clearly, they were the ones who had called Chen Guodong just moments ago.
A minute or two earlier, they had seen three people driving a car towards the village from the wasteland.
The guards immediately became vigilant.
They watched as the car reached outside the village gate, and just as they were about to ask questions, the three individuals, who were still outside the gate, suddenly appeared inside the village!
The guards were stunned.
What happened next was an unforgettable scene.
The leading man stretched out his palm, and a four to five meter long fierce beast crashed heavily onto the clearing with a thud.
This very beast in front of them.
The man then surveyed the surroundings and announced that he was an Awakener from the Anshan City Awakened Association and had come for an important matter, instructing them to notify the village leader immediately.
Upon hearing the word Awakener, the guards nearly fell off the watchtower. Given the man’s earlier display, they quickly called Chen Guodong.
Though the call had been hung up, they felt even more uneasy.
This high-level fierce beast was certainly capable of destroying the entire Chen Family Fortress, yet it stood no chance against these three. This was the power of an Awakener?
More and more people emerged from the surrounding houses, though none dared to speak.
"Brother Ren, this village seems a bit different."
At this moment, one of the three Awakeners on the left spoke softly.
"Oh?" the leader replied, "What’s different?"
"It looks quite clean."
The man on the left responded without hesitation, "Not just the environment, but the people around here are tidily dressed and look quite healthy."
"Indeed,"
the Awakener on the right nodded, "These people look like ordinary folks, don’t they?"
"Hmm."
Ren Hai scanned the surroundings and nodded.
Only now, noticing again, did he recognize that compared to the other villages he had seen, this one was indeed much better.
Regardless of age or gender, everyone appeared spirited.
"Who would have thought, there would be such a place."
While he marveled internally, it was ultimately pointless.
Once the beast tide erupts, a village like this, even a larger one, would be defenseless.
If the people chose to stay here, they would certainly die.
Fortunately, the Chairman had been generous enough to offer them an opportunity to move into Anshan City; hopefully, the village leader would cherish this chance.
Just then, hurried footsteps approached.
Chen Guodong, along with Zhang Ren and others, rushed over from the training ground.
The crowd stirred with excitement.
As if seeing their pillar of strength, their previously anxious eyes became resolute.
"What’s that?"
Before they got close, they noticed the corpse of the violent bear on the ground and their eyes widened.
Is this... a high-level fierce beast?
They looked past the beast to the three people behind it.
"These are Awakeners?"
The same thought emerged in everyone’s mind simultaneously.
These Awakeners didn’t seem any different from ordinary people.
Of course, they only dared to think this to themselves, as the strength of the Awakeners was clear from the high-level fierce beast before them.
Chen Guodong, knowing Chen Fan was watching him, gathered his courage, stepped forward, extended his hand, slightly bowed, and gestured with a smile, "I’m the leader of this village. If you need to discuss anything, shall we move inside?"
Ren Hai and the other two looked slightly surprised.
This village was indeed extraordinary.
The leader of a small village like this being able to speak after meeting them was unlike the previous village leaders who either fainted or were paralyzed with fear.
"Hmph."
The Awakener on the left snorted coldly, dissatisfied with Chen Guodong’s mere bow, and asked, "Do you know who we are?"
"I do, I do."
Chen Guodong hastily replied, "You... you are the Awakeners from the Anshan City Awakened Association, my lords."
"You know and yet you’re not afraid?"
Zhang Ren and the others’ faces changed.
Chen Guodong turned pale, cold sweat rolling down his forehead.
He was indeed afraid; Anshan City was an unattainable place for him. Were its Awakeners simple people?
But he questioned whether he had done anything to antagonize these individuals, as they had no reason to come here looking for trouble, right?
Moreover, if Xiaofan’s guess was right, these three should be here to invite them to move to Anshan City, no?
Could Xiaofan be wrong?
"Enough, let’s get to the point."
Ren Hai interrupted, speaking calmly, "No need to go inside. We can discuss it here. What I’m about to say is very important, so make sure you listen carefully."
"Yes, yes."
Chen Guodong nodded vigorously.
Zhang Ren and Liu Yong’s hearts were in their throats.
They wondered if things were as Xiaofan had said.
"You know Anshan City, right?"
"Of course, of course."
"Do you want to go there?"
"?"
Hearing this, the people around looked bewildered.
Chen Guodong and his group were stunned.
"Actually, it’s not impossible for you all to live in Anshan City. The chances are slim, but they exist. However, our Chairman Li is feeling merciful. He’s willing to let all of you move into Anshan City without needing to give up anything. Do you want to go?"
When he finished speaking, the area was dead silent.
The villagers froze on the spot, unable to believe their ears.
"There’s no need for doubt."
The Awakener on the left smiled wryly, seeing the villagers’ expressions, "You heard correctly. You indeed have a chance now, to move into Anshan City without any cost. Everyone knows how good Anshan City is, right?"
"Of course, you can choose not to believe or wonder if there are risks, but I must remind you, there’s only one chance. Miss it, and there won’t be another." The Awakener on the right said with a seemingly mocking smile.
After listening, many people lowered their heads weakly.
They knew that the first thought that crossed their minds was whether there was a trap in this offer.
A decade ago, everyone knew that nothing falls from the sky. How much more today?
Even if these three were truly Awakeners from Anshan City, how could such a place, much better than Song Family Castle by a factor of ten, offer them a place without any cost?
Impossible, surely?
"Unchanged, even here."
Ren Hai wasn’t surprised.
In the previous villages, the responses weren’t as good as he expected.
Pretending to leave and then sneaking back allowed them to know that some villagers regarded them as cultists, possibly planning to deliver them to a sacrificial altar rather than Anshan City.
Angry enough to nearly kill, they now saw through it all.
"I’ll return this time tomorrow for an answer. You can think it over. If anyone wishes to leave with me, you may. If not, we won’t force you."
Ren Hai stepped forward and touched the violent bear’s corpse.
The body vanished instantly.
Shouts echoed among the crowd.
Catching each other’s eyes, Chen Guodong and Zhang Ren nodded.
In the next moment, Chen Guodong loudly declared, "This Awakener, we are willing to move into Anshan City."
"What?"
Ren Hai and his companions were stunned.
Not just them but the hundreds surrounding them as well.
"You, you agreed?"
Ren Hai stared at Chen Guodong in surprise, "Don’t you need more time?"
Everyone looked anxious.
Indeed, shouldn’t he think more?
Brother Chen agreed too quickly; what if there’s a trap?
Besides, isn’t the village life good now, with food and safety?
Chen Guodong smiled and said, "As you said, Awakeners, our village’s safety isn’t as secure as Anshan City. Given this chance, what’s there to consider?"