People who try to imprison all animals end up locking themselves up in lonely Fortress.
Even more ironically...
People are constantly building, strengthening, and consolidating this cage that has imprisoned them.
Mu Qing exhaled a deep breath and turned back to his office not far away.
" Boss Mu, your lumberjacks are quite capable." The speaker was Zhou Shishun, a member of the " Logger " in Ink City, who belonged to the Fan Consortium.
He's from the city, and he's only here to help out because he's on good terms with Mu Qing.
Yes, Mu Qing's reward to him was quite generous.
Mu Qing looked over, slightly surprised.
Zhou Shishun said, "This efficiency is comparable to that of a junior Logger. It's worth all the effort you put into training them; they are really quite capable."
Mu Qing carefully examined the record, then frowned and said, "Three times more."
Zhou Shishun: "Hmm?"
Mu Qing knew the loggers' efficiency perfectly well. He pondered, "The amount of timber they've cut is at least three times more than usual."
Zhou Shishun blinked. "What, did you pay them too much and they all unleashed their potential?"
Mu Qing shook his head. "Impossible, my estimate was based on the amount they would cut down at full speed."
Zhou Shishun chuckled, "That's strange. Could it be that they've all awakened?"
Mu Qing pondered.
Zhou Shishun: "Damn, don't scare me! Awakening Stone can't be that worthless!"
Mu Qing glanced at him. "What are you thinking about?"
Seeing his serious expression, Zhou Shishun also became more solemn. "What happened?"
Mu Qing stood up and said, "I'm going back to the lumberyard. Keep an eye on things here for me."
Zhou Shishun waved his hand. "Don't worry, don't worry."
Boss Mu is so generous; he's incredibly dedicated to his work.
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Song Xiaozhu called over Tian Man and Luo Liuzi, and served each of them a hearty bowl of simple food. After they had eaten and drunk their fill, she spoke.
"I might have to move out of the Scavenger Community."
Luo Liuzi, who was dazed by the delicious aroma of the light meal, snapped back to reality, "Wha... what's going on?"
Tian Man also stared intently at Song Xiaozhu, a hint of unease flashing in his eyes.
These past few days, following Song Xiaozhu, they've made a fortune and are living a life of wealth they never dreamed of.
... Are the good days over?
Song Xiaozhu: "I'm planning to open a shop in Liu Family Village."
Tian Man and Luo Liuzi: "!!!"
They both held their breath, and Luo Liuzi went even further, making himself turn red in the face and neck.
Song Xiaozhu continued, "You can come with me to Liu Family Village, or you can stay in the community."
Tian Man calmed down. "Then... the axe sales..."
Song Xiaozhu: "I'm going to talk to Boss Mu today. If he agrees, I'll set up a stall at the logging camp to sell axes."
Luo Liuzi immediately said, "Alright then, someone has to watch the stall eventually, I... I'll go!"
Tian Man didn't say anything, but Luo Liuzi nudged him with his elbow. " Brother Man, it's great that we're together, and we don't have to go to that... that..." terrifying Liu Family Village.
Tian Man looked at Song Xiaozhu: "I'll go to Liu Family Village with you."
Luo Liuzi: "???"
Huh, what's going on?
Where did Tian Man's brain go? Did it run away from home?!
Chapter 44
Song Xiaozhu asked him again.
Tian Man nodded solemnly, becoming even more certain.
Luo Liuzi panicked and blurted out, " Brother Man, that's Liu Family Village! If we go there, it'll be like a rabbit falling into a wolf's den! We'll just get eaten alive!"
Tian Man looked at him. "No one is forcing you to go."
Luo Liuzi: "But... but..."
Song Xiaozhu said, "No rush, you can think about it some more. Once you have an idea, just wait for me at the logging camp."
Tian Man thought for a moment and said, "Okay, I'll go back and pack."
Although he is all alone, he has lived in the community for so long and has many ties to his family, so they need to be settled.
Luo Liuzi opened his mouth, but the words stuck in his throat.
What else is there to say...?
Song Xiaozhu didn't force him to go to Liu Family Village; it was his own feeling... feeling... unwilling.
Qiu Shuyu remained uneasy about them, especially after Luo Liuzi's behavior, which made her even more wary. " Xiaozhu, they won't spread the news, will they?"
Song Xiaozhu: "It's alright, we'll leave today."
Qiu Shuyu paused for a moment, then thought for a second and said, "Okay!"
They didn't have much to pack; the important things were all synthetic materials, which Song Xiaozhu put into a small box.
If they leave empty-handed, even if someone is watching them, they'll just assume they've gone to the lumberyard...
Yes, before leaving, Song Xiaozhu had to go to the logging camp.
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As Luo Liuzi Tian Man emerged from the Bai Jing shack, Luo Liuzi couldn't hold back any longer. " Brother Man, you really want to... want to..."
Tian Man covered his mouth and glared at him. "Shut up!"
Is this something you can just say casually?
This idiot is probably trying to kill him prematurely.
Luo Liuzi snapped out of his daze, realizing what was happening. A thin layer of sweat appeared on his forehead, and he shook his head repeatedly to indicate that he understood.
Tian Man led him back to his shack. After looking around to make sure everyone had left the community and the patrol team hadn't started their patrol yet, he lowered his voice and said to him, "If you want to die, don't drag me down with you."
Luo Liuzi was immediately frightened. " Brother Man... what happened? How could it suddenly..."
Tian Man originally intended to explain it to him as well.
Whether Luo Liuzi goes to Liu Family Village or not is his own decision.
After all, he was all alone, Luo Liu
He did have a family, though his family never took him seriously.
"First of all, Liu Family Village is definitely not the vicious place rumored to be. Master Bai has said this several times. The reason why they rob the residents of the community is partly because Old Madam Hu has cut off their source of resources, and partly because some scavengers don't treat the people of Liu Family Village like human beings..."