Da Shan, still unconscious, was carried out of the Land of Rules by Li Qiusheng, and then awakened by cheers in the Silent Valley.
It started as tentative whispers, then turned into bold, normal conversations, and finally into cheers confirming the rules had disappeared.
The residents of Silent Valley no longer need to be mute.
Amidst the fervor of the cheers, some savvy individuals had already begun packing their bags.
escape!
Run!
Take advantage of escaping the rules of Silent Valley and leave as soon as possible, because who knows when strange new rules might appear.
Mo Yun, a native of Silent Valley, keenly sensed the disappearance of familiar faces. He couldn't help but quicken his pace, wanting to escape, wanting to leave this place, afraid that if he slowed down, he would be trapped again.
Mo Yun quickly moved her legs, when suddenly her neck was tightened and she gasped for breath.
"Want to leave? Finish your work first." Xia Chuhe grabbed Mo Yun's collar from behind.
Even Mo Yun, the nominal city lord, wants to leave, so it's likely that not many people will remain in Silent Valley in the future. That's fine too. Judging from the contents of the confession wall, the residents of Silent Valley are a mixed bag, and if they all stay, some will inevitably cause trouble.
Xia Chuhe kept Mo Yun behind, only wanting him to do the job of screening people. After that, Mo Yun could go wherever he wanted.
Although Da Shan was possessed by a shadow as soon as she entered the Land of Rules, Xia Chuhe kept her on, giving her a chance to prove herself, given her good performance in the previous instance.
Besides Da Shan, there were also people who had performed well before. Xia Chuhe also transferred one from Taotie City to manage the Silent Valley together and supervise Mo Yun's work.
Mo Yun said that the contents of the confession wall are all true, meaning that many of the original inhabitants of Silent Valley have committed heinous acts such as torture and murder. Such people cannot be allowed to live.
Murder and arson are not considered major offenses in the wasteland; after all, few wastelanders haven't stained their hands with blood. Sometimes, killing is a necessary means to protect oneself or achieve certain essential goals.
However, it is wrong to commit torture or murder in order to release inappropriate emotions or satisfy some kind of fetish.
Xia Chuhe set the criteria for screening residents and made simple plans for Jingmo Valley as a future processing plant. He completed the work in just one day and then left.
She still has a lot to do.
The prisoners of war in Shacheng are still lively and eager to prove themselves.
Led by the prisoners of Shacheng, Xia Chuhe and the armed forces of Taotie City quickly arrived at the outskirts of Shacheng.
As its name suggests, once you enter the outer area of Sand City, you can feel a significant increase in sand and dust in the air.
Xia Chuhe raised his hand and put on the mask that came with his combat uniform, covering the lower half of his face.
Before Taotie City could even make a move, people from Sand City had already left the city to negotiate. After all, the spies they sent out hadn't returned for several days, and Sand City was already on guard.
Both sides' demands are very clear.
Sand City may not benefit from the division of the instance, but the prisoners must be brought back.
Xia Chuhe didn't care about being a prisoner of Sand City or belonging to it, but she wanted the power of Sand City's urban rules.
The sudden introduction of the rule's energy exceeded the expectations of the people of Shacheng, and the two sides were locked in a stalemate for a time.
Just as the peace talks were about to collapse, the Saudi delegation suddenly made way for a small path, and a slightly hunched old man slowly walked out from behind.
She was very old, with gray, dry, and rough hair, and her eyes were so cloudy that one doubted whether she could still see clearly.
“We can pay a price to exchange the prisoners, but you know that rule energy is too precious. Besides, the rule energy of Sand City is not easy to access, so we won’t help you,” the old man said.
"No need for you to trouble yourself." This was the first time Xia Chuhe had met someone of such an advanced age in the wasteland. Already a reasonable person, she became even more so, and even unconsciously raised her voice.
“I can hear you,” the old man muttered. “The energy of the rules is one of the protections of Sand City, our trump card against attacks. You have to show your sincerity.”
Xia Chuhe understood that as long as the money (supplies) was in place, everything was negotiable.
“That’s easy to do.” Xia Chuhe waved his hand and moved a pile of supplies out of the farm.
The old man shook his head: "That's not what we want. As long as the city's rules and energy exist, Sand City will always be protected. What you give us must have the same quality—sustainability."
"Have you heard of Taotie City?" Xia Chuhe began to take the old man seriously.
I've heard a little about it.
"I'll grant you access to the Food and Amusement Park once a month, with a maximum of twenty people per visit. I'll also help build a factory in Sand City, but I'll decide the type of factory, and if your factory wants to sell its products, you must prioritize cooperating with Gluttony City."
The old man stared at Xia Chuhe with his cloudy eyes for a long time before finally replying, "Okay, take the contract."
Among the Shacheng delegation, some people were sketching and writing on paper, drafting a binding contract.
After Xia Chuhe reviewed it, he signed his name and affixed the seal of Taotie City.
"You can go and retrieve the core now. I must warn you, this is a difficult maze to solve."
Thank you.
Following the old man's reminder, the Shacheng delegation made way for a wider path.
Xia Chuhe didn't bring many people with her; only she and Li Qiusheng went into the city.
As she passed the old man, she suddenly called out to Xia Chuhe: "Are you only bringing one person? Exploration often comes at the cost of life."
Although the old woman had never personally obtained the energy of the rules, she knew that the Land of Rules was similar to a dungeon—both were very dangerous. Many powerful and influential people, in order to reduce their own danger, would often adopt a human wave tactic, using "human dogs" to scout ahead for them.
Xia Chuhe said gently, "The two of us are enough."
"Good child, come here." The old man beckoned to Xia Chuhe, gesturing for her to walk with him away from the crowd.
"Take off your mask and let me see," the old man said.
Xia Chuhe did not hesitate, held his breath, and took off his mask.
The old man stared at her intently, then suddenly sighed: "You need to be careful."
Xia Chuhe was full of questions: "Why?"
The old man said, "I can't say that it's unfair to the other person."
Xia Chuhe: "..."
Xia Chuhe put on the mask, thought for a moment, and said, "Old man, you should be careful too."
Old man: "...Be careful of what?"
Xia Chuhe: "I can't say that this is unfair to some people."
Old man: "..."
“You petty girl, alright, listen carefully. In Shacheng, there once came a little girl who looked almost exactly like you. She was extremely ruthless, and perhaps she had some connection with you. However…” the old man hesitated, “she could barely be considered a good person.”
Xia Chuhe reciprocated: "Thank you for your frankness. I would also like to remind you that there are many disloyal guys in your city. They don't treat Shacheng as their own home and are exceptionally quick to sell off the city."
The old man grinned, revealing his missing teeth, and said, "I'm too old to keep them in check anymore."
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