The Abyssal Garden: No Room for the Idle
Chapter 555: 336: You just mentioned The Hustlers, right?
Chapter 555: Chapter 336: You just mentioned The Hustlers, right?
To tell the truth,
Nancy and Jiang Zhi hadn’t expected… to come across acquaintances here.
“Boss You! Brother Frost Dong! And everyone!” Jiang Zhi was a bit excited.
What is fate?
This is fate.
He and Nancy, along with Long Xun and Shandian, the four of them were weak but, at last, had encountered familiar comrades.
“You guys…” You looked at Nancy and Jiang Zhi, also somewhat surprised.
After speaking briefly with the staff from the Everday Commerce, Jiang Zhi started to enthusiastically interact with his companions!
Meanwhile, on the other side.
The Artificial Body warriors from the Everday Commerce weren’t intervening; one was just reporting to Vice President Simon.
If these few members could convince these people to join the Pioneering Team, that would naturally be recorded by their bracelets and they would be rewarded.
After all, these hundred or so people were totally different from Ordinary Sequencers.
However,
in reality, things went smoother than imagined.
“Mr. Simon, the situation has changed; they have been convinced and decided to join, temporarily as unofficial members.”
Simon paused, “I am aware.”
After a brief contemplation, “Give them the freedom of unofficial members, but also distribute Equipment and Spirit Coins to them.”
On this matter, he felt there was no need to be stingy; having more strength on his side would make it easier to advance to the core regions.
The Artificial Body Warrior nodded:
“Understood.”
An hour later,
under the direction of Nancy and Simon, the many Artificial Body Warriors divided everyone in the Pioneering Team into several squads. By sheer force of numbers, they successfully claimed the Sword Mountain.
Of course, the key was Nancy… who used the power of the World Tree Withered Leaf.
He successfully pulled out the blood hammer seeped with evil spirits, underneath which was engraved… a damaged Holy Light Statue.
The power inside was slowly recovering.
“This world… is one of the World Ship Fragments…” Nancy looked as a trace of Holy Light fell upon him.
He gently touched the World Tree Withered Leaf in his hand, which guided him to continue forward.
However,
Nancy could see, with each step closer to the core region, the power within the World Tree Withered Leaf, its essence, would wither a little more.
“Take away all the Energy Baryte and various valuable natural treasures that have formed here.”
“After resting up, we will move on.”
Because in these kinds of World Fragments, where powers were antagonistic, countless years would often breed many substances imbued with energy.
Even some containing… Divinity, traits of Totem, becoming utilisable Tools.
Just like… After Sword Mountain crumbled, there were a lot of blood-stained stones, broken blades, and soaked bones; each could wield different abilities, though of course, some came with a price.
In any case,
Everything in the Dark Zone tends to hold good value, which is why most people rush headlong into the Dark Zone. These were tangible gains that one could see and touch.
Not to mention… those extraordinary items.
During the rest period,
Nancy, Jiang Zhi, and the members of the Meteor Alliance stayed together.
“So, you have been acting alone all this time, not joining any Pioneering Teams,” Jiang Zhi listened to Frost Dong’s narrative, “Stubborn, each of you.”
However,
He could understand, having once been one of them.
Frost Dong shrugged, “No choice, in this Extremely Evil World full of a mixed bag, everything is dominated by self-interest. We don’t want to be used by others as pawns, yet indeed it’s hard to establish a foothold here.”
Their advancement speed just couldn’t compete with others, and anytime they encountered other forces, they were utterly unable to resist.
“So,”
He paused, then looked at Jiang Zhi, “When you sent us the invitation from The Hustlers Sect, we… indeed hesitated because it really aligns with our thoughts.”
“Moreover,” he thumped Jiang Zhi in the chest with a fist, chuckling, “After all, we all trust you.”
Jiang Zhi coughed, “I didn’t expect you would still care, but…”
Without skipping a beat, “Thanks for trusting me, I won’t let you down.”
Sigh.
Scam one if you can, after all, he was in the same pit.
Old leading the new, great leading the small.
Aim to achieve performance first.
“The main reason actually is…” You suddenly spoke calmly, his eyes deep as they turned toward Nancy, “It’s because you are here.”
“Long time no see, Nancy.”
Nancy also looked at him, “Long time no see.”
He wasn’t a member of the Meteor Alliance, nor was he in the same batch of newcomers as You.
But they had once competed and fought, both being among the famous powerhouses back then.
However,
Now everyone has fallen from grace.
Jiang Zhi’s eyes widened, “So actually it’s not because of me, but because Nancy is here, that’s what you considered?”
Frost Dong rubbed his head, “Ahem, that’s not important.”
Jiang Zhi: “…..”
That hurt. He had even considered whether to tip everyone off before.
Now he must pull everyone in!
Frost Dong swiftly moved past the topic.
“Anyway, although no definite answer has been given, we are indeed considering joining.”
“But really, we didn’t expect.”
He looked toward the Everday Commerce, “The Hustlers Sect… to be so colossal, even gathering some of the top Pioneering Teams.”
“…”
Silence.
A lengthy silence.
Nancy and Jiang Zhi exchanged a silent look.
Jiang Zhi coughed, “Brother Bai, please speak…”
Nancy exhaled helplessly, having long accepted the reality with equanimity, but sometimes… it’s still a bit hard to stomach.
As if… others see you coming from a top 500 enterprise, assuming you’re a high-paid white-collar worker.