Before long, Old Man Shi's worries became reality. Yin Liu began grinning as he sidled up to campfires here and there, and soon reached theirs.
"Brothers, you all saw it just now. Big Brother Haiyuan has successfully awakened a Divine Ability."
"Once we reach Jigu City in a few days, he'll surely enter the Inner City and become a Ghost Soldier. He might even start out as a Squad Leader."
"Money makes ghosts turn millstones. With enough Jade Dew Beads, Big Brother Haiyuan's position as Squad Leader will be guaranteed."
"This is everyone's great opportunity."
"I heard from Master Niu that Jigu City isn't very peaceful."
"If we can help Big Brother Haiyuan now and assist him in becoming Squad Leader, he'll surely return the favor and look after us. Then we'll be able to survive in peace."
"If we're lucky enough to catch Big Brother Haiyuan's eye, he may even promote us into the city to become Ghost Soldiers. That would be a future without limits."
"It won't take much effort from anyone. Just gather an extra half gourd of Jade Dew each day and give it to Big Brother Haiyuan."
"I've said my piece. Think carefully about what you'll do tomorrow..."
Yin Liu said a great deal with a grin, then cupped his hands in farewell and ran to the next campfire to continue persuading people.
The few who had remained silent until then could not help discussing it.
Shi Dechun also leaned closer to Chen Mu, his face full of indignation. "He makes it sound nice, but at everyone's level, after handing one gourd of Jade Dew to Ox Head each day, we can gather at most another half gourd. That's everyone's food!"
"Sure, we can survive without eating Jade Dew for a short time, but being