Chapter 380 I also like to see people kneeling
When they arrived near the main city, the situation on the streets was basically the same as the disaster Ye Tianxuan had imagined.
Near the main city where life span can be detected, there will be many people with short lifespans kneeling and begging or shouting in protest.
"I only have two days left to live. I'm almost dying... but I have children at home to take care of! I can't die yet! The life span I earned through my work will be paid out soon, but I can't wait that long! I won't live to see it paid out! Please help me!"
"Lend me a few days, let me live a little longer!"
Another person nearby also started crying, "I can't stand it anymore. Why do all the resources in Changsheng City have to be exchanged for lifespans... No matter how hard I work, the lifespans I earn can't make up for the ones I spend, and I still have to pay tribute to the high priest... Can I still live? How long can I live..."
"We will be consumed completely sooner or later. Our lifespans are being eroded bit by bit in the exchange! If this continues, we will die sooner or later!"
Most of those kneeling in front of the main city have already realized the crisis of Changsheng City. They have become more fearless before dying, kneeling here to shout or beg, but the people around them are extremely indifferent. Who would risk their own life to save others?
They watched indifferently, as if they were already accustomed to the presence of this group of people near the long line of people testing their lifespans. They simply continued to wait for their turn to have their lifespans tested, while also watching the excitement of the group and making a few remarks.
"What are these people thinking? Instead of kneeling here, why not go and earn some life right now? Even if they have to threaten or rob, it will be faster than kneeling here begging, right? In Changsheng City, who would be so foolish as to give their life to others? Are they dreaming?"
"You're not tired of kneeling here every day. You might as well buy yourself a coffin and prepare to die."
"Hey, don't tell me. I'm already preparing to be buried at home, but the store has been doing well lately and I've earned a lot of life. I feel like I can't die so soon even if I want to."
"I'm so envious. The people in Changsheng City who have long lifespans can still live for many years, unlike me who is very cramped and can't afford to lose even a single day."
"Life, it's all life. Every day, I feel like I'm just living for the sake of living. Sometimes I just want to give up and lie down in the coffin."
Listening to the discussions in front, Ye Tianxuan glanced to the side casually. He had just lined up near the main city when he heard shouting. He was about to stick his head over to take a look at the excitement and find out about the situation here.
Seeing the crowd kneeling and crying, their haggard faces and helpless expressions, Ye Tianxuan frowned, knowing well where the pressure was on the people in Changsheng City.
"How pitiful." He murmured, planning to test his own lifespan later. It should be no problem to give the other party a day or two.
Who knew that as soon as he murmured, the people behind him suddenly pushed forward, pushing Ye Tianxuan out of the line and into the crowd.
Ye Tianxuan managed to steady himself in time and didn't bump into anyone else. However, he scared the group of people kneeling down and they quickly stepped forward to support Ye Tianxuan. "Are you okay?"
Ye Tianxuan smiled and waved his hands, shaking his head, "Fortunately, I have thick skin and flesh."
The other person pulled the corner of his mouth and looked at the pale face of the man in front of him. He didn't look like a man with thick skin and flesh. Instead, he looked like a delicate flower raised in a greenhouse.
Before Ye Tianxuan could stand still, he heard two loud laughs from behind him. Someone said mockingly, "He looks like he's about to die. Who knows how long he can live."
Ye Tianxuan turned around and saw a man in gorgeous clothes and an arrogant look looking at him with a cold snort. He had clearly bumped into him, but he didn't seem to want to apologize at all. He didn't know what he was so arrogant about.
"What are you laughing at? Is it funny?" Ye Tianxuan stood firm, patted his clothes, and stared at the other person with a smile, "Do you like watching people fall?"
"Alas, you've discovered all this." The other person sneered, "I just like seeing people kneeling when they shouldn't be standing. People who are about to die should stop wasting the resources of Changsheng City. Why not just die early and leave the remaining life resources to others?"
The sarcastic tone made people uncomfortable, but Ye Tianxuan also roughly understood from his words why he disliked him.
Seeing that Ye Tianxuan looked sickly, this person thought that he was also one of those who were about to die, no different from those who were kneeling on the ground. He also believed that people who were about to die should not waste the life resources of Changsheng City and should die earlier, so he was unhappy with Ye Tianxuan.
Rather than targeting Ye Tianxuan alone, it would be more accurate to say that he is displeased with all dying people.
"Occasionally, there are people with your personality." Ye Tianxuan smiled and curved his eyes.
"What?" The other person raised an eyebrow, not understanding what this person was mumbling.
Ye Tianxuan brushed off the dust on his body nonchalantly and strode towards him. "I mean, what a coincidence, I have the same hobby as you. I also like to watch people fall."
"I also like... to see people kneeling." He stepped forward and kicked the other person hard.
The man, who seemed to cough every two steps and had a pale face, was kicked out of the testing team unexpectedly. He rolled several times before falling to the ground.
"What kind of lunatic are you! How dare you kick me!" The other person's face was full of anger. He stared at Ye Tianxuan and got up from the ground in embarrassment.
"I'm sorry." Ye Tianxuan stared down at the other person, slowly took out a cigarette box from his pocket, lit a cigarette in a chic and elegant manner, and held it between his fingers, smiling: "I did it accidentally."
The man didn't react for a moment, and only realized it after he got up from the ground. He glared at Ye Tianxuan, "You kicked me on purpose, didn't you?!"
"No way." Ye Tianxuan tilted his head, light smoke rising up, making his black and white eyes narrow and cunning. "It was the legs that moved on their own. It has nothing to do with me. You must have been careless just now. Your hand suddenly moved, so you pushed me, right? I understand. Neither of us did it on purpose."
The man was speechless for a moment, but his eyes were full of anger as he stared at Ye Tianxuan.
Ye Tianxuan wanted to say something else, but the person behind him suddenly pulled him and whispered, "Forget it, you'd better not argue with him. This person has some connections in the main city. I'm afraid that your lifespan in Changsheng City will become shorter and shorter in the future."
"The discrimination based on lifespan has existed in Changsheng City for a long time. Those with long lifespans wish we would die sooner so that they can occupy more of our lifespan resources. Don't waste your life with such people. Let them laugh."
Ye Tianxuan was thoughtful. It seemed that the thoughts of the residents of Changsheng City had been distorted in this environment.
When did those who lived long become entitled to be arrogant? When did those who died soon be kicked to the ground and kept silent?
This was very unpleasant for Ye Tianxuan, who had been living in the hospital.
But at the same time, he was also very clear that this was a problem of the overall environment. It was the rules and trends of the entire city of Changsheng that created this kind of thinking among the people. If they wanted to change it, they had to start with the high priest who wrote the rules.
"Okay, you wait for me here. After I finish the test, I will give you some life to help you get through this period. See you later." Ye Tianxuan patted the shoulder of the brother who reminded him, turned around and returned to the testing team.
The person who was patted on the shoulder was stunned, his mind a little confused.
Someone was willing to give me a life span? And they said it so casually, as if they didn't care?
Did he hear it wrong???
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