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Ye Gaofei took out a crystal.
Chen Luo squinted his eyes instantly, sitting in the front row and having a clear view of the crystal.
It was a pale purple lightning-type crystal, and its size indicated that it was a level six crystal.
Chen Luo couldn’t help but feel disappointed, as the level was somewhat low.
Ye Gaofei said, “Now, I will share with you all the secrets I know about crystals.”
“We already have level three crystals, and those who have used them understand that they are much better than level one or level two. However, what I have in my hand is an even higher-level crystal. I can’t determine the specific level for now.”
“Both Long Yu and Han Ya advanced to level four so quickly because we used this high-level crystal together.”
The people below, including Zhao Hai, widened their eyes in astonishment.
Zhao Hai looked at Chen Luo and suddenly realized that Chen Luo must have used a very high-level crystal to make such significant progress.
Before the apocalypse, Chen Luo wasn’t superhuman, so how could he outpace everyone by so much?
Others were also extremely excited, eagerly wanting to possess such a crystal to elevate their own levels.
Someone couldn’t help but ask, “Level two crystals are obtained from level two zombies, level three crystals are level three, so how were these high-level crystals obtained? Does this mean there are already zombies of even higher levels?”
Everyone perked up their ears, listening carefully and feeling puzzled. Did Ye Gaofei have the capability to kill zombies of such a high level?
Ye Gaofei explained, “I obtained this crystal by chance from a high-level zombie. Originally, it wreaked havoc in my base, but for some unknown reason, it suddenly died, and that’s how I obtained it.”
Ye Gaofei went on to explain the reasons why each person absorbed different amounts of crystals daily and had varying growth rates, and his analysis made sense.
Ye Gaofei was completely open, sharing all the information he had about the apocalypse.
Chen Luo raised an eyebrow; he suspected that Ye Gaofei had ulterior motives.
As expected, when all else fails, a hidden agenda emerges.
Ye Gaofei’s expression turned solemn as he said, “There are really not many survivors left. It’s painful to see survivors still killing each other. We should unite together.”
Ye Gaofei spoke with a solemn expression, “There really aren’t many humans left. It’s heartbreaking to see survivors still killing each other. We should unite.”
“The power of individuals is hardly sufficient for survival in the apocalypse. Today, I gathered everyone here to encourage unity and form a collective.”
“Of course, I won’t force anyone. It’s entirely voluntary. This collective will be jointly governed by everyone. We’ll establish an Elder Council, and leaders with substantial strength present can become elders. All decisions will be made through voting by the Elder Council.”
As soon as Ye Gaofei finished speaking, whether it was arranged or genuine, a man stood up and shouted, “Based on Mr. Ye’s selfless sharing of this information, I knew Mr. Ye is a person of good character. I’m willing to join.”
Several others stood up as well.
“Indeed, this information is incredibly valuable, and Mr. Ye has generously shared it for free.”
“Mr. Ye has three level-four abilities, which is astonishing. Gathering with him makes me feel more secure.”
“I have humble abilities and only a few dozen people. I’m not sure if Mr. Ye would look down on me.”
Ye Gaofei’s sharing of information indeed won the goodwill and trust of many people. Not everyone wants to dominate; some have self-awareness and realize that they lack the strength to rule. Moreover, they feel that unity can indeed lead to better survival.
In his mind, Chen Luo sneered. All this fuss was just an attempt to recruit followers.
It sounds nice, with the Elder Council making collective decisions, but in practice, you’re the one in charge.
Chen Luo quickly figured out what Ye Gaofei’s intentions were likely to be.
He aimed to recruit obedient, non-ambitious elders. As for those who didn’t cooperate and couldn’t be controlled, he’d find an opportunity to assassinate them. When the key figure in a team was eliminated, the team would disband. It was just like what Chen Luo did with Shu Yun’s group. As long as he got rid of Mu Tian Ge and showcased his power a little, he easily recruited them.
If it turned out as Ye Gaofei claimed, with everyone making collective decisions, Chen Luo would be willing to bet his life that Ye Gaofei’s base wouldn’t last long. Ye Gaofei seemed to be recruiting anyone and everyone without discrimination. In his base, there were still many level one survivors.
These individuals had not shown any progress even after more than two months in the apocalypse. It was laughable. Did he have enough resources to sustain tens of thousands of people? Once resources were depleted, it would be the beginning of the end for the base.
Who would be willing to provide food to those who doesn’t dare to kill zombies? Would anyone be willing?
Ye Gaofei’s top enforcer, a level four female ice elemental user named Han Ya, spoke up coldly, “For those who don’t want to join, don’t blame us for taking advantage when it comes to distributing resources because we have more people.”
This was a clear threat: if you didn’t join, you’d have to share your meager resources with us, because we outnumbered you.
It was quite ironic, given that they had just expressed a desire to prevent survivors from killing each other. Han Ya was playing the role of the villain, and her tactics weren’t particularly sophisticated. People like Zhao Hai and Qi Lin quickly saw through it.
Zhao Hai couldn’t help but think, “If I wanted to be someone’s subordinate, I could just be Chen Luo’s subordinate, right?” He felt that with Chen Luo’s abilities, he could easily handle Ye Gaofei and his three level-four followers. That dog of Chen Luo’s was tactical and exceptionally agile.
Qi Lin didn’t say a word, but his narrowed eyes showed his disdain. He took out a pack of cigarettes, handed them to Chen Luo and Zhao Hai, and began to smoke, puffing out clouds of smoke.
Chen Luo accepted the cigarette but didn’t smoke it. He just held it in his hand and twirled it between his fingers. He had no intention of smoking something given to him by someone he didn’t trust. He was cautious and suspicious.
Some people saw through Ye Gaofei’s scheme but felt frustrated because Ye Gaofei was undeniably powerful. If he gradually infiltrated their group, they didn’t know how to counteract it.
At that moment, a few individuals nervously entered the meeting venue, holding what looked like flyers. They approached their respective leaders, causing a visible reaction among those present.
Chen Luo glanced at the flyers and exclaimed, “Well, look at this.”
The flyers depicted Ye Gaofei’s base as a formidable force, with promises of equal treatment and food for those who joined.
These leaders could attract people because they offered safety and security to their followers. Now, with a larger and more powerful gathering place available, the question arises: how would they choose?
Just because the leaders themselves might not want to join doesn’t mean their members wouldn’t want to. How many of these leaders were confident in the loyalty of their members?
Ye Gaofei was exploiting this vulnerability to his advantage, but it also meant he was stirring up resentment. His approach was dangerous, but he relied on his three four-level abilities and a large following.
He was confident that many would join him after the meeting, and he wasn’t backing down.
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