CHAPTER 188: CHAPTER 77: THE GODS’ DEPARTURE

Lin Rui didn’t hold back and said calmly, "I do like the Horned Owl Beast a lot. But to forcibly take what you like, doesn’t that make you a thug? This is a courtesy that most Federation people have. But it doesn’t mean I have to save everyone."

Compared to the Horned Owl Beast, Lin Rui prefers beauties. Does it mean that when he sees a beautiful woman, he can rape her?

Dongg Qingxue quickly nodded and said, "That’s why we have to pay tribute to you. Honestly, from my observation, most of these Explorers are actually quite clever and sensible. They understand that they can’t even stand steady in the dark, and they definitely can’t withstand the horrors after the novice period ends. So they sincerely wish to pay tribute, hoping that you, big boss, can save us in danger for the sake of money. Normally, we won’t disturb your plans and life, big boss."

Lin Rui tapped his fingers on the table, quietly contemplating, ten people. Knowing the Federation people’s character, there must be some oddballs, idiots, and people of extremely low quality among these ten.

This quality not only refers to moral quality but also includes their overall quality, those who are so ridiculous that they refresh your understanding. For example, Cheng Yaojin as a general of the Han Dynasty, Xishi with Luu Bu as true love, the voice not being produced by vibration, and a tiger biting through plate armor. They can’t even figure out common sense problems and yet have a honeyed confidence, stubbornly thinking they’re right, and insistently argue with everyone.

Honestly, Lin Rui really doesn’t want to deal with these kinds of people. Perhaps most young people prefer to keep away from such opinions to avoid trouble.

After seriously contemplating for a long time, Lin Rui sighed and said, "Alright, there’s a famous saying in this world, heroes should lead humanity to repel all evil invasions. If I can save someone, I won’t just watch them die."

"However, I hope you clearly explain to them. Don’t fantasize about being a giant baby, that I’ll immediately come to clean up their mess when there’s danger."

"This is doomsday survival, not a fairy tale paradise. I can only say, whoever I save is lucky. If for some reason, they aren’t saved, it’s their destiny. Let them think it through, if they don’t want to pay the tribute, they don’t have to. I won’t force them."

This condition is quite harsh. Lin Rui didn’t promise that paying tribute would guarantee their absolute safety. After all, in this terrifying world, even Lin Rui can’t guarantee his safety.

But Dongg Qingxue was very delighted and said, "That’s enough. Big boss, we don’t want to be parasites. Usually, we will form troops to unite and fight against monsters. But when an irresistible enemy appears, we will follow behind you to fight against the horror."

Lin Rui nodded. This woman is really respectable. She has excellent vision, tenacious quality, and the ability to judge the situation, indeed making her a qualified Explorer who can survive in this world.

Seeing Lin Rui finally agree, Dongg Qingxue immediately struck while the iron was hot and said, "Big boss, regarding the tribute. How about five thousand units of various resources per cycle for each person?"

"Is that total?"

"It’s per person!" Dongg Qingxue said firmly.

Lin Rui raised his head in surprise. This amount of resources is indeed not low, at least enough for Lin Rui to immediately pay back the interest owed to Chu Wudi.

For a normal Explorer nowadays, providing five thousand units of various resources per cycle is undoubtedly a heavy burden that would severely hinder their development pace.

But Dongg Qingxue’s gaze was firm, at present the most important thing is to survive.

Five thousand units of various resources is an important wealth that no one can ignore. Precisely because it’s so substantial, the big boss would not sit idly by and let these ten territories perish.

And as long as they can survive, as the territory gradually grows, their income increases, and this burden of five thousand units of various resources will become lighter and lighter.

Moreover, at the very least, these five thousand units of various resources ensure that these ten Explorers maintain the status of a Lord. Is it better to be a Lord with hundreds of subjects enjoying a noble life, or to be a refugee living on the streets, worrying about tomorrow? This choice isn’t difficult for anyone.

"Okay, then it’s settled. Now let’s talk about the war with Count Frans’ forces. Why are you getting involved in such a dangerous war?" Lin Rui said calmly.

Dongg Qingxue gritted her teeth and said, "Big boss, we have no choice. Great wealth is found in risk. If we don’t make a move, we’re just sitting ducks. Our troops are too weak, nothing but some low-tier mixed soldiers. To obtain high-tier troops, we must participate in war."

"Can participating in war get you high-tier soldiers?" Lin Rui asked.

"Yes. There are two ways. The first is to earn merit, and exchange it with Count Frans for high-tier military camp blueprints through merit points. I’ve heard some lucky Explorers got special barracks during exploration, and their territory strength rapidly increased."

"The second way is to capture the opponent’s high-tier soldiers on the battlefield, then bring them back to your territory and gradually persuade them to surrender."

With a look of longing in her eyes, Dongg Qingxue said, "If we can follow Count Frans’ army and defeat the enemy, capturing a few Tier Three, Tier Four, or even Tier Five prisoners among the defeated soldiers, our difficult situation would instantly be much alleviated. We could explore many dangerous places and cleanse many monster nests. Our strength would snowball and expand greatly."

Lin Rui couldn’t help but smile, this seemed to be the Explorer’s style. If an Explorer had three Tier Three or Tier Four troops, combined with some low-level troops, they could indeed conquer many monster nests and clear away a lot of the corrupt ruins.