Chapter 411: Chapter 399: How is it Gu Ze? (Please Subscribe)
Wang Ru had a nagging feeling.
It shouldn’t be like this, right?
Such a good opportunity, and those guys haven’t made any moves?
"Sis, don’t you know Fang Liang by now? He’s timid and cautious. I saw their people during the day, asking around for information." A man said with a laugh.
"They’re really gathering intelligence?"
The person beside him sneered, "It’s just Anshan City, a tiny place. What’s there to find out?"
"Exactly. What’s the use of gathering so much intel? If you ask me, we should just get it done! Like us, we’ll have a night’s harvest that could equal a month’s worth. And them? By the time we finish the mission, they might just be getting started."
"Hahaha, at that time, Lord Bishop’s face would be quite a sight."
Wang Ru nodded upon hearing this.
Given her understanding of Fang Liang, he was indeed that kind of person.
Thinking of this, she let out a cold laugh. This guy was overly cautious and missed out on fleeting opportunities.
Once too many people died, and those Awakeners in the city got suspicious, it wouldn’t be as easy to act as it was now.
However, to be on the safe side, she still reminded everyone, "We still need to be cautious moving forward. Don’t leave any traces, and also closely monitor what Fang Liang and his group are up to."
"Understood," several people replied.
...
Morning quickly arrived.
In the Chen Family Fortress, the atmosphere was somewhat melancholic.
Because today, most of the people in the village were going to follow the Awakeners to Anshan City. A small number of people, unwilling to leave, chose to stay behind.
But everyone knew, although it’s just over a hundred miles to Anshan City,
this departure might be a final farewell.
"Old Lin, why don’t you come with us?" In the crowd, a middle-aged man looked at his friend in front of him, tears welling up.
"No," the other shook his head with a smile, "It’s nice here. I don’t want to deal with the hassle."
"But what if a Beast Tide breaks out someday..."
The middle-aged man quickly stopped himself.
"Don’t worry, if that day really comes, I’ll accept it."
"Sigh, you really don’t want to come with us? Brother Chen and the others won’t harm us."
Such conversations were happening in other places too.
Some people wavered and hurriedly went back to pack their things.
Some people were determined. No matter how others persuaded them, they insisted on staying.
Meng Yu was also among the crowd, carrying her luggage, her eyes welling up as she watched the scene.
She knew very well that the real Beast Tide would soon break out. It was no joke. Even a place like Anshan City was like a lone boat in the vast ocean, at risk of being obliterated at any time. Let alone a small place like Chen Family Fortress, which would shatter upon impact.
And the fate of those staying behind was predictable.
At that moment, a hand gripped her arm.
"Sister?"
Meng Yu turned around and saw Meng Xue.
The latter’s condition had improved quite a bit compared to before; her eyes were no longer so cloudy.
Meng Xue shook her head at Meng Yu and sighed.
If she could, she also wanted to bring everyone along.
But the reality was, she didn’t even know if she could survive the upcoming Beast Tide.
Meng Yu bit her lip. Suddenly, she thought of something and began searching the crowd, but did not find that figure.
She was a bit anxious, wondering if Chen Fan hadn’t come.
Actually, Chen Fan was already there, mingling in the crowd.
He had only changed his appearance, so no one recognized him.
"They must be on their way by now."
Chen Fan scanned the crowd, finally focusing on the hundred or so people who chose to stay.
He had felt a bit soft-hearted, so he’d left some contingency plans.
If these people still insisted on staying then, he wouldn’t interfere further.
Not far away, Chen Guodong and his group were also bidding farewell to some people.
Two off-road vehicles sped towards them.
Awakeners?
The Chen Family Fortress instantly fell silent; even the children didn’t make a sound.
The two vehicles stopped at the gate, and a young man, who looked a bit familiar, jumped down. The people widened their eyes, especially Gu Jianghai.
Because this young man was his son, Gu Ze!
"Xiaozhe? Is that you?"
Gu Jianghai could hardly believe his eyes, that he and his son were meeting under such circumstances.
Chen Guodong, Liu Yong, and the Wei Brothers were also stunned.
"Dad, Mom,"
Gu Ze walked up with a smile, grabbing their hands, "I heard our village people were moving into Anshan City, so I told the association and came to pick you up."
"Xiaozhe, are you now...?" Chen Guodong asked in surprise.
"Yes, Uncle Chen, I’m now with the Anshan City Awakened Association," Gu Ze said with a smile.
Upon hearing this, the crowd began to murmur among themselves.
Many faces were filled with disbelief. Among them, quite a few knew Gu Ze, or at least had seen him around.
It turns out he was an Awakener!
And he’s with the Anshan City Awakened Association?
"Uncle Chen, is everything ready?" Gu Ze asked respectfully.
He had been doing pretty well in the association, where everyone took good care of him, especially during hunts.
He knew it was because he knew the president and had his support.
The president had single-handedly killed eight B-level Awakeners the previous night, earning the admiration and reverence of everyone in the association.
He felt the same.
And he had Chen Fan to thank for making that connection.
"We’re ready to go any time," Chen Guodong said with a satisfied smile.
"Good. Let’s set off early. Arranging for everyone in Anshan City will take some time," Gu Ze said, noticing the empty-handed people in the back rows. "Uncle Chen, those people aren’t coming with us?"
Chen Guodong turned to look, sighing as he nodded.
Gu Ze frowned.
The group turned pale, unable to meet his gaze.
After all, he was now an Awakener.
Gu Ze hesitated momentarily before saying, "I know what you’re worried about. You think there’s no such thing as a free lunch and that such good fortune can’t be real.
All I can say is, it’s all true. The president won’t and doesn’t need to lie to you. Plus, I’m in Anshan City and know everything. I sincerely advise you to follow the larger group to Anshan City. You can stay if you still don’t want to leave."
The crowd stirred.
Clearly, many of the hundred-plus people were wavering.
Those already packed and ready to leave felt more confident. They had someone in the Awakened Association!
What was there to be afraid of?
Gu Ze wouldn’t harm his family, would he?
"I want to go!" someone blurted, "I want to go with everyone to Anshan City."
"Me too!"
"Me too!"
"I’ll go pack right now!"
In an instant, over a hundred people ran towards their homes like wild horses, afraid they’d fall behind.
Seeing this, Chen Fan smiled.
Gu Ze walked to the off-road vehicle and spoke politely to those inside, "Brother Xie, please wait a little. We’ll leave when everyone is ready."
"Hahaha, Xiaogu, don’t worry."
Xie Ming waved his hand dismissively, "We have plenty of time."
"Yes, Younger Brother Gu, this is your village. Make sure no one gets left behind," the others said politely.
Gu Ze nodded repeatedly.
About ten minutes later, the hundred-plus people returned, panting heavily and carrying lots of luggage. Some were so frantic they dropped their clothes.
A few more minutes passed, and everyone was ready.
Gu Ze surveyed the group and coughed, "On the way to Anshan City, there are Fierce Beasts. Everyone, stay quiet to avoid attracting them. If we encounter any, don’t worry. With Brother Xie and the others here, even Elite-level Fierce Beasts will die. I’ll say more after we get to Anshan City."
The crowd buzzed with conversation.
Elite-level Fierce Beasts?
That was even more formidable than High-level Fierce Beasts!
No doubt, the Awakeners were formidable!
Gu Ze looked at Chen Guodong, "Uncle Chen, shall we set off?"
"Alright."
Chen Guodong turned, "Young men at the front and back, elders, women, and children in the middle. Let’s go."
The crowd began moving slowly.
First came the trucks carrying the elders, women, and children.
Chen Guodong and his group stayed at the back, closing the gates gently after confirming no one else was behind.
"We’re really leaving now," Liu Yong said, eyes red.
He hadn’t spent much time at the Chen Family Fortress, but it was the first time he felt the beauty of life.
Now, they had to leave, and they might never get another chance to return.
"Yes, parting is hard," Gu Jianghai nodded.
"Dad, don’t worry," Gu Ze smiled, "Once you reach Anshan City, you’ll see how good life is there."
The crowd was stunned, then smiled.
Yes, Anshan City was a real city. Most of them had never even gone there.
As they moved, many turned to look back, eyes filled with reluctance.
Some even shed tears, waving goodbye to the Chen Family Fortress from afar.