There are many unexpected things in this world, such as getting stuck in your teeth while drinking water, or a place where no one has been for hundreds of years and there is something that has only known life for thirty years without you.
But this is a very high-end world, and anything that happens can be attributed to supernatural factors. In any case, it is impossible for Chen Jing to have lived for hundreds of years.
Chen Jing vaguely suspected that this had something to do with the phone. But these things were truly difficult to understand, and Chen Jing didn't intend to delve into them. He felt that there was probably something indescribable waiting for him, like in some movies where everyone starts drinking Mahou Soju, and then the senior's head...
In the past, humans preferred to live underground to protect civilians. Numerous underground structures were constructed for this purpose, some even reaching depths of several thousand meters. However, these efforts were in vain under the attacks of the Lich. Only later did humans manage to keep the Lich out of the core area, and only then did a large number of surface buildings appear.
Before evacuating, there was definitely no time to take everything with them. To survive, impoverished refugees would enter the underground cities in search of supplies, but this was often a one-way trip. The remaining Lih creatures would kill any humans who dared to enter, leaving them crying and screaming.
And because of this risky behavior, even the supplies brought out by a few lucky survivors gathered some people at the cave entrance, and when people gathered, transactions would occur, thus forming the most prosperous slum in the vicinity.
Yes, it was prosperous, but it was still a refugee camp after all. Expecting these people to have any purchasing power was simply wishful thinking. Any businessman with even a modicum of common sense would not come to such a dangerous place where there was no money to be made.
Chen Jing and a group of other "iron men" naturally attracted attention, and a large number of people with "never seen before" written on their faces surrounded them and kept staring at them.
"Sir, what's wrong with these people? I feel like I'm going crazy with hunger." asked a soldier.
Chen Jing frowned: "Why do you say that?"
Following the direction of the soldier's hand, Chen Jing saw a refugee looking at his group with a greedy look. It was no exaggeration to say that he was starving to death.
"He's probably hallucinating because of hunger. If he dares to attack you, kill him." Chen Jing whispered.
The soldier nodded in agreement, causing Chen Jing to look at her in surprise.
"Huh? Sir, what's on my mask?" The soldier was a little confused.
Although all omnipotent machines look very smart, that is the standard of high-level omnipotence. Although the one in front of us has high technology, it is still within the range of the Weirong Army. What the hell is this obvious self-judgment ability?
"Sir..." He felt scared when he was stared at.
"It's okay, let's go down quickly." Chen Jing waved his hand, then took the lead and walked towards the cave entrance, where there was a very obvious sign.
"Hey! Big brother!" Suddenly someone rushed towards Chen Jing: "Let's go down in a group?" He smelled like a bull.
Chen Jing took a step back. "Why? This place requires a ticket? Have you asked the actors inside?"
The man didn't know if he couldn't understand Chen Jing's actions, but he came closer and laughed so hard that Chen Jing's scalp tingled.
"Oh, look at what you said. I'm just a map seller. Look, the roads we opened after we went down are all made by our people. The success of your expedition is inseparable from the preparation. You will definitely make money if you buy it."
"Oh, do you have any samples? Let me take a look."
"How can that be possible? Why would you buy it after you've seen it? I have a 70-year-old mother and a three-year-old child. I have no special skills, so I have to sell maps to make a living." His smile was indescribably cunning.
Chen Jing's hand was on the cutter: "No need, please move aside."
"Hey, hey, hey!" He quickly stopped Chen Jing and said, "Do you want a guide? I'm honest! If you don't believe me, go ask the neighbors. I, Nicholas Zhao Si, have an impeccable reputation."
Chen Jing narrowed his eyes. This guy was quite interesting. He was clearly leading soldiers. With such a high level of armed forces, was he still planning to rob them?
Finally, someone couldn't stand it anymore and came over to hold Zhao Si: "It's time for lunch, don't sell it for now." It seemed to be his wife. Although she looked a little embarrassed, it still couldn't hide her good looks. She politely bowed to Chen Jing to apologize, and the two gradually walked away.
Chen Jing was also a little tired after hearing his disturbance: "Let's rest here and set off in half an hour." Then he walked to the roadside stall by himself: "Boss, was that guy just now crazy?" It was obvious that Zhao Si was mentally abnormal.
"Yes, him..." The refugee looked around and tapped his head with one hand. "It's not normal here, but it's true. Who can guarantee to remain calm in the face of something like that?"
When Chen Jing heard there was another story, he quickly asked, "What is it?"
The boss looked around again and said, "Look, buy something and I'll tell you."
It was indeed a bit unreasonable to block someone's store and not buy anything. Chen Jing picked up a piece of ore that he didn't know what it was and asked, "How much?"
"Just get some food." It was actually barter.
Chen Jing took out a chocolate bar and handed it over: "Tell me quickly."
“No hurry, no hurry.” The boss crossed his legs and savored the food slowly as if he were savoring steak: “…It’s just that trivial matter. He originally had two children, one big and one small. The big one was a boy, very sensible, named Bailey, and the small one was a pretty girl named Beth. But they were dragged into a cave by a monster two weeks ago. He tried his best to chase it, but ended up having his leg broken. His wife spent a lot of money and even sold herself to rescue him, and he’s been crazy since then.” He managed to taste a high-end chocolate bar.
The boss obviously enjoyed gossiping behind people's backs: "He drew those maps and asked people everywhere, but no one was willing to go in and rescue the two children. Besides, so much time has passed, they would have starved to death even if they were hungry. Then this man is stuck here, hoping to find someone willing to help him, but as time went by, he can't even remember what he does, so he just thinks he does this. It's a pity that his wife has suffered. She is so beautiful." He licked his lips when he said this.
Chen Jing frowned. This place clearly lacked any order at all, and the only thing holding people back was a thin layer of humanity. And if that were the case, Zhao Si was truly miserable.
The boss seemed to see what Chen Jing was thinking: "People like him are considered good here. His wife used to be a top student and has a job in the inner city. So even now, there are still few people who dare to touch their family. When it comes to those who fled from other places, it's normal for them to disappear the next day. You know, people are much cheaper than animals now." His words were full of sarcasm.
Chen Jing nodded thoughtfully and said, "Days like this won't last much longer."
The boss was stunned for a moment, then laughed: "Why, you still want to control this place?"
"Here?" Chen Jing also wanted to laugh. He said, "I have a dream. I hope that one day in the future, tragedies like this will no longer happen. I hope that mutual assistance between people will no longer be a pure exchange of interests."
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