Chapter 61 - Freedom City
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nSuch an attitude made everyone’s heart pound and they felt uneasy.
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nThe leader was a wealthy merchant.
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nHe did not kneel on the ground. At this moment, he was standing at the very front and facing the long-bearded man with great pressure.
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nFaced with such a threat, he had no choice but to put in a good word.
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n“Sir, you are right. This surname Yu was indeed thoughtless and offended you.”
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n“Since this is your first offense, I won’t hold it against you.”
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nThe long-bearded man frowned, “Leave quickly! If you come to cause trouble again, don’t blame me for being merciless!”
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nThe wealthy merchant looked at the long saber at his waist and couldn’t help but swallow his saliva. However, he still braced himself and said, “Your Lordship, it’s not that I don’t trust the soldiers and His Highness the Eighteenth Prince.”
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n“It’s just that I’m a merchant, I rely on the few goods at home to support my family. Now, I can’t even sell them in Glory City, I can’t even exchange a bag of food for them…”
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n“The beast tide can last for a few months at least or half a year at most. If it continues like this, even if our entire family doesn’t die in the mouths of mutated beasts, I’m afraid we’ll starve to death at home…”
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nThe long-bearded man was calm and collected.
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n“Don’t worry, I’ve long given the order to prepare and store food for the citizens of the city.”
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n“When the time comes, we’ll naturally not forget your portion.”
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n“Although the quota is a little low and the ingredients aren’t that exquisite, it’s enough for your daily needs, you won’t starve to death.”
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nAs he spoke, the man went up and patted the rich merchant’s shoulder. He smiled faintly and said, “Glory City is the place where you were born and raised, your ancestors have lived here for generations.”
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n“If you leave this place when it needs you the most, even if you can live a rich life in the future, can you sleep peacefully at night?”
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nThe rich merchant’s expression froze. For a moment, he didn’t know what to say.
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nWhen He Chuan heard this, the inference system actually automatically activated and paired with the Heavenlyly BUFF, it give him two results.
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nLet the people leave: The law of karma can be activated, ‘all the gold is gone’. The reward received for distributing wealth: Rich merchant’s reward!
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nDo not let the people leave: No reward, waiting for the next opportunity to be triggered.
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nHe Chuan’s eyes lit up slightly.
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nIt was really like giving a pillow when one was dozing off, giving him whatever he wanted!
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nHe did not expect that this would trigger the effect of the law of Karma.
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nAs expected of the heavenly law!
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nIt seemed like everything in the city was determined to be his wealth.
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nAs long as there were expenses, there would be compensation!
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nAlthough after these merchants left, it would be difficult to open up the trade routes in the city, perhaps the lives of the people would be even more difficult.
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nBut there were more urgent matters at hand, and he had to distinguish between priorities.
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nIf the business collapsed, it could still be rebuilt, but if all the people died, then the city would have no value.
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nThus, He Chuan immediately went forward.
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nHe said lightly.
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n“Let them go.”
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nThe long-bearded man was first enraged when he heard the voice.
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nWho the f*ck would be so blind at this time to dare to challenge him?
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nIn the end, he turned his head to look.
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nHe saw a handsome youth slowly walking over.
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nHis expression instantly changed, and he hurriedly knelt down on one knee to pay his respects.
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n“Your Highness! Your subordinate did not welcome you at such a distance. Please atone for my sins!”
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nWhen the surrounding commoners heard this form of address, they were all shocked. Their bodies, which were already kneeling, buried their heads down, almost prostrating themselves on the ground.
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nThe wealthy merchant who was not kneeling was also shocked.
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nHe looked around, and then without hesitation, he imitated the commoners and made the same gesture, showing respect and submission.
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nHe Chuan saw this.
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nHmm…
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nIt seemed like the old feudal dynasty had not changed.
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n“All of you, get up, there’s no need to kneel. All of you are born equal. No matter who you are facing, you should maintain your dignity.”
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nHe Chuan waved his hand, “Go back to what you were doing. If you want to leave, go ahead. Survival is the most important thing.”
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nEveryone was dumbfounded.
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nYour Highness, what are you talking about?
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nEquality? Dignity?
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nThese words made the beggars even more convincing.
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nIn front of you, how could we dare to have dignity…
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nDo we want to die?
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nWait…
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nI think they were even allowed to leave.
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nIs this for real?
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nIt can’t be, right?
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nHe didn’t even mention a single request, and he was so straightforward?
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nAt this moment, both sides fell silent.
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nThe commoners felt that He Chuan was fishing for a way to enforce the law. After they left, they would let the long-bearded man lead the troops and use the excuse of running away.
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nBut they didn’t dare to ask.
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nAs commoners, they were still unspeakably reserved and uncomfortable when facing the nobles.
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nAs for the long-bearded man, he wasn’t sure what to do.
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nThey didn’t know if the prince was sending him a message or if he really thought so.
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nSigh!
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nAnnoying!
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nAs expected of a man who had once been the Crown Prince!
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nHis words and actions were so hard to understand!
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nJust when everyone couldn’t figure it out, He Chuan spoke again.
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nThis time, he directly made it clear.
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nHe told everyone that he couldn’t resist the beast tide.
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nThis prince’s identity was in name only. He didn’t have any power or influence.
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nComing here was actually no different from waiting for death.
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nIf everyone wanted to live, they had to leave this place and find a way to Freedom City which was close to the border of the country. Only then would there be a chance of survival.
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nThese words were very sincere, and many people were moved.
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nBecause it was just as He Chuan had said.
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nThe size of Freedom City was much larger than Glory City.
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nMoreover, its geographical location was very special. It was close to three countries.
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nIt became a necessary place for merchant caravans to pass through.
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nBecause the sky was high and the Emperor was far away, even the central officials could not get information about Freedom City in real-time.
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nSo the local people were allowed to govern themselves.
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nOver time, it formed a very free business atmosphere.
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nNo matter who it was, they could live in Freedomcity.
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nThey did not need identification.
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nThey would not ask you where you came from.
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nAs long as you had money, you could have a warm little nest there!
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nBecause of this, Freedom City became a sacred place where all the countries put out bounties on criminals.
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nAny country in the world would reject a wanted criminal?
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nIt didn’t matter!
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nJust came to Freedom City!
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nHowever, Freedom City was a mix of fish and dragons, it had all kinds of people.
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nHowever, this wasn’t a bad thing. What came with it was extremely strong strength.
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nIn the past, when the beast tide had invaded, all the citizens of Freedom City had become soldiers.
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nIn order to protect the only pure land that could survive, the wanted criminals had all stepped onto the battlefield.
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nThat reckless fighting style had caused heavy losses to the strange beasts that had come to invade.
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nLater on, the trading firm had invested in upgrading the defensive equipment in the city, turning Freedom City into an iron wall.
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nOther than the birds and beasts that could fly into the city, the other strange beasts were completely helpless.
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nSuch a powerful city defense could be said to be the best of the few kingdoms!
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nIf they could get there before the beast tide arrived, it would definitely be much safer than staying in Glory City!
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nUnfortunately…
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nThey had to pass through many mountains and hills along the way.
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nThey would definitely encounter many strange beasts.
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nThese existences could only be dealt with by awakened ones. As long as they were unlucky enough to encounter one in the wild, even ten burly men wouldn’t be enough to defeat it.
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nThis was everyone’s concern.
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nThe wealthy merchant also brought it up at the right time.
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nTo show the difficulties of their group.
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nHe Chuan immediately waved his hand.
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n“No worries.”
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n“I have a way to avoid the strange beasts, just do as I say.”
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n“Now, call those who are qualified to live in the Freedom City over.”
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nThe wealthy merchant hesitated, he still didn’t feel safe.
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nHe Chuan chuckled, “Don’t worry, I have no interest in using you or finding trouble with you. To take a step back, with my status, is there a need to take so many detours when I want to do something?”
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nThe rich businessman thought so.
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nWithout hesitation, he immediately asked his subordinates to inform the others in the city to come over.
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