Linhai City, Martial Arts Association.
"What do you think the Minister of the Supervision Bureau will say today?"
Upon hearing the sound, Lin Xiaoyu turned her gaze away from the unusually crowded hall.
Wang Kai was standing to the side, one arm crossed over his chest and the other resting on his chin.
The question I just asked was his.
"It's nothing more than the nuclear explosions that were circulating online, and why there haven't been any Calamity Beast lately," Mei Duo said, sitting down next to Lin Xiaoyu.
"That's what they say, but what's the real reason?" Wang Kai nodded.
"You'll see soon enough. What, you don't even have this much patience?" Mei Duo glanced at Wang Kai.
"How could that be? I was just a little curious!" Wang Kai chuckled.
"Hey, do you guys think it might be a nuclear explosion that severed the connection between Blue Star and the Ruins Realm, so there won't be any more Calamity Beast in the future?" Fang Ji said with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Wang Kai raised an eyebrow. "You know what, it's actually quite possible."
Listening to their conversation, Mei Duo sighed softly and shook her head helplessly.
Lin Xiaoyu hesitated for a moment, then looked at the two of them and said, "That's unlikely."
"Huh? Why?" Wang Kai and Fang Ji looked over with some confusion.
"If the connection between the two worlds were truly severed, it shouldn't have taken so many days." Lin Xiaoyu said, frowning slightly, pondering for a moment before continuing:
"After so many days, there must have been many uncertainties and investigations. Now, the investigations have been completed, which is why we are holding this press conference."
"Is that so?" Wang Kai and Fang Ji seemed thoughtful upon hearing this.
Just then, a shout came from the side.
"The minister is out!"
Upon hearing this, the members of the Thorn Squad immediately turned their attention to a large screen on the side.
Like them, the rest of the crowd also looked over.
The Martial Arts Association hall, which had been somewhat noisy due to the large number of people, quickly quieted down.
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, a composed man walked to the center of the stage and sat down.
Then, he looked up and gazed ahead.
Good morning, everyone.
"Next, I will give a brief report on recent matters related to the Ruins Realm..."
The overall situation, the Supervision Bureau's response, and publicly available intelligence were all relayed by Zhao Yonggang, the head of the Supervision Bureau's headquarters.
After a brief introduction, the Q&A session with reporters began.
The reporters present had all prepared in advance, either by having their own ideas for the questions or by soliciting opinions.
The existence of Light Gate, the current situation of Light Gate in China, and the subsequent handling of Light Gate...
After a long while, the press conference ended, and the association's lobby immediately became abuzz with excitement.
"No, does that mean that from now on, the only Calamity Beast will be the Erosion Zone or the Light Gate?"
"What, don't you understand?"
"Nonsense, of course I understand that, but the problem is, didn't Minister Zhao just say that the Municipal Supervision Bureau will be in charge of Light Gate afterwards? What do we do then?"
"If the Supervision Bureau isn't responsible, are you?"
"You..."
"Alright, alright, what he means is that the Calamity Beast will no longer be related to us, so how are many of us supposed to continue cultivating?"
"It's not that there aren't any at all, there are still some in the wild, aren't there?"
"Hey, even martial artists can have unemployment problems?"
"These days, it's definitely more stable to get a government job. Does anyone know how to join the Supervision Bureau?"
" The Supervision Bureau? While everyone should have dreams, I don't think your dream is very likely. I suggest you change your dream to whether you can join the association!"
"..."
The crowd inside the meeting room was buzzing with discussion, and many people were getting anxious.
The main reason I came here today is because of the situation recently, and I've been paying close attention to this matter.
Without Calamity Beast, wouldn't the hunting party be useless?
Many people are able to cultivate without working because they join hunting teams. They might encounter a Calamity Beast a month, and killing it can earn them a lot of money.
But now that the Calamity Beast are gone, how will we survive?
Now is not the time when the news of the Ruins Realm was first announced. Most of the martial artists who can sense the Origin Power come from well-off families, and even those who don't are the first to sense the Origin Power, and they will be in high demand!
Once hunting is lost, a significant portion of martial artists at this stage will face the problem of making a living.
Putting aside potential household expenses, the appetite of a martial artist, which is vastly different from that of an ordinary person, cannot be satisfied by the salary of a regular job.
Unless you swallow your pride and go work as a laborer on a construction site.
But they've all become martial artists, why are they going to do manual labor?
This would probably make other martial artists laugh themselves to death.
Although it's all for making a living, there's nothing laughable about it, and we don't need to care about other people's opinions.
But those who can truly do this, ignoring others' opinions and focusing on their own work, are ultimately in the minority.
On the Thorn Squad's side.
Lin Xiaoyu's brows furrowed as well.
If that's really the case, then she might really need to think about what she should do next.
After all, he had resigned to try to sense Origin Power and become a martial artist, and he only managed to do so with his savings accumulated over several years.
Although my savings haven't decreased over the past six months because I joined the hunting team, they've actually increased, so I can manage for a while even without income.
The problem is, if I continue practicing, my expenses will only increase.
Moreover, it's unclear how long this situation will last.
Most importantly, if the Supervision Bureau is responsible for all the subsequent Calamity Beast, how will they awaken their abilities?
Lin Xiaoyu frowned and hesitantly raised her gaze.
I noticed that the rest of the team members were all frowning, much like me.
The only one who wasn't affected too much was Sister Mei.
I heard that Sister Mei owns a company that makes tens of millions in profit every year.
Moreover, Sister Mei had already awakened her abilities long ago.
Even without participating in the hunt, she can cultivate in peace.
Contrary to Lin Xiaoyu's expectations, Mei Duo was not in a good mood.
She turned her head and examined the members of her squad.
This incident may present a difficult choice for many hunting teams.
Whether to continue holding on and wait for a turning point.
If they can't hold on, they may have to face disbandment.
She didn't want the team she created to fall apart like this.
After a moment's hesitation, Mei Duo said, "Don't worry, everyone, just keep following me."
Upon hearing this, Lin Xiaoyu and the others couldn't help but look over.
Mei Duo looked at the group and said:
"I will provide everyone with a monthly salary of 100,000 yuan to ensure your basic living needs."
"You don't need to do anything. Just focus on your cultivation, and if anything happens later, just continue to act as a team."