Chapter 363: Chapter 355: No Banquet Lasts Forever (Please Subscribe)_2
With the strength of those people, if someone disobeys when they’re asked to go somewhere? Kill them on the spot!
Still don’t agree? Kill again! Keep killing until they agree.
This is the sorrow of the weak. From the moment they are targeted, their fate is almost sealed.
"Ahem," Chen Guodong cleared his throat and said, "Everyone, don’t think of the worst-case scenario. I guarantee with my reputation that this matter is absolutely true."
Hearing Chen Guodong say this, many people immediately felt a surge of confidence.
The people originally from Chen Family Stronghold naturally needed no further words. They knew Chen Guodong very well over the long period.
As for some of the people from Zhao Family Castle, after spending this period of time together, they also felt that Chen Guodong was a trustworthy person.
But they were still a bit uneasy.
"Brother Chen, tomorrow morning, we will go with them. Can we really live inside Anshan City then?"
"Yes, Brother Chen, that’s a place even rich people can’t get into. Can we ordinary people really do it?"
"Of course."
Chen Guodong smiled and said, "Like I said, they have no reason to deceive me. Worst case, if they truly deceive us, I can also ensure everyone’s safe return."
"Alright! Since Brother Chen says so, we have nothing to hesitate about. Let’s go pack up, and follow Brother Chen to Anshan City early tomorrow!"
"That’s right! If we can’t even trust Brother Chen, who else can we trust?"
"Guodong, we support you, wherever you go, we go!"
"Indeed, wherever Guodong goes, we go!"
Most people had made up their minds.
Anshan City, how many people have tried to get in without success. Most of the people talking here are ordinary people. If they can really live there, it would be the best possible outcome.
Still, there were a few who looked troubled.
No one had anything against Chen Guodong’s character.
But were his words too good to be true? If something unexpected happens, could he, even with Zhang Ren and Liu Yong and others, really rescue so many people from those few Awakeners’ hands?
Anyone could see that this was impossible.
But if they said this out loud, wouldn’t they be going against the flow?
So, they were conflicted.
"If anyone doesn’t want to go, we won’t force them."
At this moment, Zhang Ren’s voice sounded.
"This matter is entirely voluntary."
Seeing everyone’s eyes on him, he slowly said, "Those who wish to go, go back and pack up, and leave with us at dawn. Those who don’t want to go can stay behind, and we will leave some supplies for those staying. Of course, after that, they will have to fend for themselves."
Upon hearing this, some previously agitated people immediately calmed down.
Yes, if Chen Guodong and the others leave, the stronghold’s main force goes with them. Those left would find it hard to live as prosperously as they do now.
But it’s not without benefits.
If Chen Guodong and the others don’t return, they would be the ones in charge of this substantial stronghold.
Perhaps they could enjoy being the leaders for a while too.
"Brother Chen, is it really like Brother Zhang said, all voluntary?" One person hesitated for a long time and then spoke up.
Chen Guodong looked at the person and nodded, "That’s right, those who are willing to go, gather here tomorrow morning. Those who don’t want to go can stay at home. Of course, you can also come and see us off."
"Alright, alright."
Hearing this, the person lowered their head.
They looked quite embarrassed, but their heart had made a decision.
Chen Guodong sighed inwardly.
If he could, he would love to take everyone in the stronghold with him.
But having been through so much, he understood better that human hearts are complicated.
Those willing to go with him naturally trust him deeply, but those unwilling may not distrust him; perhaps they just want to wait and see.
If they confirm such a good thing really exists, they would come over, but the problem would also follow. It’s over a hundred miles from here to Anshan City, through dangerous zones. Without the protection of Awakeners, could they make it safely? Fearful, and that’s not mentioning if people in Anshan City would still let them in by then.
Thinking about this, Chen Guodong sighed again inwardly.
"From a personal standpoint, I still very much hope everyone joins me in moving to Anshan City. But of course, as I said, it’s voluntary. I will leave some supplies for those staying. That’s it then."
After saying this, he turned and walked back in the direction he had come from.
There’s no feast that never ends. He had done what he could, hadn’t he?
Zhang Ren and the others glanced at each other and followed him.
They naturally had nothing more to say; Xiaofan had personally come to deliver the news, and the Awakeners from Anshan City had arrived. What more was there to doubt?
Such things couldn’t and needn’t be told to others.
Soon, the group left, leaving the remaining people looking at each other.
"Gouzi, are we really going to follow Brother Chen to Anshan City?"
"Nonsense, if you can’t trust Brother Chen, who can you trust? Have you forgotten what life was like before Brother Chen arrived?"
"Exactly, I believe Brother Chen is our lucky star. Following them, our days will definitely get better."
"Yes, yes, Anshan City, I’ve heard there are bars and KTVs and even internet cafes there!"
"Really, internet cafes too?"
"Hehe, that’s just what I heard. Anyway, it’s definitely better than here. No more talking, I’m going to pack up, see you tonight."
"See you tonight."
The crowd dispersed, leaving about a hundred people still standing there, looking conflicted.
They exchanged glances and slowly dispersed in twos and threes.
In their houses, behind closed doors, faint voices were heard.
"Brother, do you think something this good could happen to us?"
"Haha, I don’t believe in such luck. Those Awakeners must have some scheme. Even if Brother Chen believes them, I was going to persuade them, but seeing their attitude, I decided not to."
"Sigh, right, why not stay here? We have no worries about food and clothing. Why go through the hassle of moving to Anshan City? What if life there is worse than here?"
"Yes, as a last resort, if such good news indeed arrives, we can go later, right?"
"We should be able to make it in time, right?"
For a moment, the whole stronghold had a somewhat subtle atmosphere.
Chen Fan stood on the roof of his house, listening to all the sounds around him.
There were happy voices, anxious ones, expectant ones, and indifferent ones.
He shook his head.
His heart was relatively calm.
Even without the ensuing Beast Tide, he would have figured out a way to move his family into Anshan City. People seek higher places just like water flows downward; living together, he could arrive quickly if anything happened.
Taking the people from the stronghold along was more like a helping hand.
Those unwilling, he wouldn’t force.
After all, even if they moved into Anshan City, who knew how many Beast Tides they could withstand? Even he wasn’t sure.
Perhaps people in Anshan City might only survive a bit longer than those left behind.
"With things settled here, it’s time to look for Meng Xue."
Chen Fan glanced toward where Meng Xue’s sisters lived and vanished in an instant.