Of course Li Fengnian could understand.
Because if it were him, he wouldn't even be able to achieve the level of acceptance that Chen Yan and his group currently show him.
"Trust" in the wasteland is an extremely scarce resource.
The main reason is that the returns are low and the risks are high. For most people, easily "trusting" others is equivalent to committing suicide.
So since Li Fengnian started to work with the small group, he found that the people in the small group actually had absolute trust in each other, which shocked him at first.
However, after a while, Li Fengnian gradually understood why this kind of "trust" could be formed.
In addition to the fact that everyone in the small group was raised by Fei Changyuan and their relationship with each other is like that of brothers and sisters, there is another very important point, which is that they must stick together for warmth when they are relatively weak!
Only in this way can they survive with difficulty!
After having this understanding, Li Fengnian was actually quite curious about how the small group would develop in the future.
One very obvious thing is that as the small group joined the Kahn Company as a whole and began to slowly integrate into the Kahn Company's system, then relying on the characteristics that the small group had demonstrated in the past, with the nourishment of Kahn Company's resources, it is almost foreseeable that it will be able to become stronger rapidly.
Therefore, Li Fengnian is convinced that as long as there is enough time to accumulate, the people in the small group will be able to grow up independently and truly have the ability to survive independently in the wasteland world!
The prerequisite for banding together for warmth is that no one is strong enough.
If they were separated, facing the harsh living environment of the wasteland, it would be difficult for anyone to survive peacefully.
With the terrifying external pressure, many internal problems can be suppressed very well, and people in the small group can naturally unite as one.
But once everyone in the small group gradually becomes stronger, even if they leave the team, they can rely on their own strength to survive in this wasteland, then the basis for group warmth will be destroyed.
At that point, individual interests and ideas will be placed above those of the team.
Various problems that were originally suppressed under the surface will also erupt.
Human nature is selfish. This is an instinct rooted in the deepest part of our genes. As long as the most important survival issues can be solved, pursuing more personal gains is an option that no one can refuse.
At least in Li Fengnian's opinion, as each individual in the small group becomes stronger, it is bound to fall apart in the near future!
At that time, how much trust these people in the small group have in each other now, and how painful it will be when it falls apart!
The main reason why Li Fengnian always acted a little distant towards everyone in the small group after he followed them was because of this reason.
He didn't want to get too involved and then face the pain of a breakup.
At least in Li Fengnian's view, such development is inevitable.
And because of the powerful ability to provide supplies demonstrated by Chen Yan, relying on the huge resources of Kahn Company, the speed at which the small group becomes stronger is nonlinear.
This will lead to the inevitable disintegration, which will come sooner than expected!
But this was just his personal opinion. Even though he had seen too many similar things in the past few decades of his life, and was very sure that human nature was like this and not worthy of real trust, he would not say it in front of Chen Yan.
"If you're not trusted, then don't trust me. It doesn't matter. In fact, oftentimes, the word 'trust' is too heavy, and my small shoulders really can't bear it. But don't worry, since I'm staying with you, I won't do anything to harm you.
Perhaps my relationship with you is not as close as your relationship with each other, but I will make sure to maintain the same attitude with you in any decision you make. You have too many secrets that I cannot understand, and I look forward to the day when the truth comes out..."
Li Fengnian looked at Chen Yan with deep eyes and spoke in an extremely sincere tone.
Chen Yan tilted his head and thought for a moment, then suddenly said, "I have a question. Actually, I've been very curious about this question since I first met you. However, I wasn't familiar with you at that time, and I didn't know if you had any ill intentions towards us, so I didn't dare to try anything that might anger you.
But things are different now. After spending some time together, I believe you truly hold no ill will towards us. Even if we can't completely trust each other, we can at least be considered friends. So, I thought it appropriate to ask: What is your Awakening level? Or, in other words, are you a Ruler?
Li Fengnian was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "You didn't dare to ask before, not only because you are not familiar with me, but also because you are too weak compared to me and cannot bear the consequences of angering me.
However, you have already awakened to the seventh level now. After awakening to the seventh level, your body still shows no signs of reaching its limit. As long as you continue to complete those collection tasks, you should be able to reach the ninth level soon.
If you truly reach level nine, you'll be considered a true master across the entire wasteland. After all, Rulers are a scarce resource in the wasteland. This is where your true confidence comes from."
Chen Yan shrugged and said, "I guess so. When you're not strong enough, it's meaningless to overemphasize so-called equality. But in my opinion, I should now have the qualifications to have an equal dialogue with you."
Li Fengnian nodded and said, "Of course. Don't underestimate yourself. Not just now, but from the moment you can provide the necessary supplies in large quantities, and at present, without any limit, you are qualified to have an equal dialogue with me."
Strength is multifaceted; individual strength is only one aspect of overall strength, but it's not the whole picture. The resources you provide and Mr. Fei's powerful engineering deconstruction capabilities are also forms of strength, and you must keep this in mind.
While those with the strongest fists have the right to speak, fists cannot solve all problems. Even the one with the strongest fists still needs the support of various talents. Otherwise, why would there be so many different forces in the wasteland?
Having said that, Li Fengnian sighed and continued, "I'm not a ruler. If I were, no one would dare to discriminate against me, even in the Oasis of Life. Unfortunately... I'm only a ninth-level awakener."
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