Luo Jian was also waiting for a reply.

If Huang Zhao showed even the slightest displeasure, he would immediately agree to Huang Zhao's conditions.

Luo Jian had simply had enough of the days when his previous work life was filled with the frustration of not getting anything in return for his efforts.

He realized a truth: if you don't strive for things yourself, it's impossible to wait for others to feed you.

Huang Zhao thought Luo Jian might want something else, so he asked:

"So you mean, are there any other rewards you'd like to receive?"

Tell me about it, and I'll see if I can accommodate you.

Seeing that Huang Zhao didn't seem angry and even started negotiating with him, Luo Jian felt that his guess might be correct.

He instantly became confident and said:

"I heard that some survivors were granted inner-city personnel status and suites in Dawn City upon joining."

There were even 10 crystal energy crystals, but after I joined, I was just an unofficial member...

As Luo Jian went to the shelter for a rally last night, he watched construction workers emerge from buildings closer to the shelter.

Some people, out of curiosity, went over to talk to them and learned about the benefits enjoyed by the initial members of Dawn City.

I was quite envious, thinking that I could also receive such a reward at the gathering, and I was also a little excited.

However, as one of the third batch of survivors to join, Huang Zhao only provided three level-zero energy crystals, temporary accommodation, and the status of an unofficial member.

After 7 days, you will need to start paying the points for staying in Dawn City and living in a single room.

He felt a sense of injustice, but dared not show it due to the strength of Dawn City.

Seeing that Huang Zhao seemed to need his help, he immediately seized the opportunity and offered his own ideas.

Upon hearing Luo Jian's words, Huang Zhao finally realized what was happening.

"Is this arrogance? Do they think I'm some kind of innocent victim?"

I was only being polite to you because I was putting on an act for the other survivors.

You still think you're so important?

However, Huang Zhao said somewhat seriously, "If you're going to act, you have to go all the way."

"Dawn City has always been fair; all gains must be earned through one's own hard work."

You're referring to the first batch of members who were all direct participants in the construction of Dawn City.

In the early stages of the apocalypse, they chose to join Dawn City and continue contributing to its development, so I rewarded them with the compensation they deserved.”

As he spoke, Huang Zhao looked at Luo Jian, whose expression had become somewhat stiff, and continued:

"May I ask, what contributions have you made to Dawn City that would warrant my reward?"

Huang Zhao hadn't yet said anything too harsh.

If it weren't for maintaining his image in the eyes of the other members, Huang Zhao would have slapped him already.

'What kind of idiot dares to act so arrogantly here!'

He's out of touch with reality. Not to mention that with so many Dawn City members watching, I can't possibly set that precedent for him.

If everyone uses their awakened superpowers as leverage to blackmail others, how can I manage Dawn City?

Isn't the kindness of Dawn City in rescuing him from his predicament enough for him to repay with some labor?

Huang Zhao's opinion of Luo Jian plummeted, and he even considered giving up any preferential treatment or resources to him.

Upon hearing Huang Zhao's reply, Luo Jian immediately backed down.

Although he was working on Qin Yi's weapon, Qingfeng was also paying attention to Huang Zhao and Luo Jian's conversation.

I was initially quite happy to hear that Luo Jian had awakened the same metal element as me.

I feel that I will eventually have a companion with whom I can communicate and exchange supernatural abilities.

However, upon hearing Luo Jian's reply, Qingfeng became anxious and kept giving Luo Jian meaningful glances, trying to stop him from continuing.

At that moment, Luo Jian saw the look Qing Feng was giving him.

'It seems like they're supporting themselves?'

Qingfeng: No, I didn't, don't talk nonsense!

'Young man, you've taken the wrong path!'

Luo Jian, thinking about his awakened superpower and realizing that Huang Zhao did indeed need his help, still stubbornly insisted:

"Lord of the city, I can do just as well as anyone else!"

I believe I deserve these awards.

Huang Zhao was almost amused by the situation, and replied coldly:

"Whether something is done well or not cannot be judged by words alone!"

Whether I deserve these rewards or not is up to me!

If you're not willing to agree, then go back to the supply gathering team now!

Seeing that Huang Zhao really wasn't going to stop him and was about to send him away, Luo Jian, who had just become arrogant, immediately deflated.

Like a defeated rooster, muttering:

"If you don't want to agree, then you don't agree..."

I'm willing to listen to you...

Luo Jian wasn't foolish enough to continue arguing with Huang Zhao about leaving without permission.

After all, this was just his way of venting his frustrations over the tragic first five years of his life, not because he was truly ungrateful.

'I just want to fight for myself, why is it so hard...'

Huang Zhao was having a headache. Why were all these metal-type ability users so abnormal and difficult to please?

If Chen Run or the experienced Brother Jie were handling this matter at this moment.

Upon first meeting Luo Jian, they were likely able to guess his thoughts and handle the situation well.

But Huang Zhao is still inexperienced in the ways of the world, so it's normal for him to feel troubled by this.

Through this conversation with Luo Jian, Huang Zhao also realized a problem.

Not all the survivors who joined Dawn City were wholeheartedly dedicated to its development.

There must also be others who feel that their arrangements are unfair or are dissatisfied.

"Human nature is so damn complicated."

Let's leave these matters to others to handle from now on.

Although Huang Zhao found these ungrateful acts despicable, he didn't dwell on it too much.

As long as you have enough strength to crush all those who disagree, none of these are problems!

My own body will soon break through to level four, and by then, there may not be more than ten level three ability users in Dawn City.

Moreover, members who can break through to level three so quickly are people who have received preferential treatment and resources from me and have a basic level of trust, so the possibility of them betraying me is not high.

Putting these thoughts aside for the time being, Huang Zhao didn't plan to say anything more to Luo Jian, worried that she might ruin her image in front of the other members.

He said coldly to Luo Jian:

There will be no next time!

For the questions I ask, you only need to answer yes or no!

After speaking, Huang Zhao took out a level-three fire-element energy crystal that he had obtained the previous night.

He tossed the crystal to Luo Jian, who was somewhat apprehensive, and after Luo Jian hurriedly caught it, he began to absorb it.

Since he didn't have any level three attribute-free energy crystals, Huang Zhao couldn't afford to waste them.

After all, absorbing energy crystals from different systems will cause 80% of the energy to dissipate.

However, this dissipated energy will not disappear immediately.

If there are other ability users of the same type nearby, they can also absorb half of the dissipated energy.

This allows about 60% of the energy of a crystal to be utilized.