And this time, the strong-armed choice he was coerced into making also left him somewhat displeased.


    In a world where strength spoke loudest, especially in the newly established Development Zone where even familial leverage was scarce, if you were no match for others, you just had to hold back.


    Luck itself is also a manifestation of strength!


    "Are we heading back just like that?"


    "Let''s go back and deal with the goods on us first, then check out the ce that young brother Zhang Wei mentioned, and finally go take a look at the results in the Alien nest. Who knows, we might stumble upon a pleasant surprise..."


    Huang Jian made ns with reason.


    From the tone of it, Zhang Wei''s continuous efforts were finally starting to pay off, catching their attention.


    For someone with an Endurance rating of D+, achieving this effect was actually quite remarkable.


    This finally brought a faint smile to the somewhat deste face of Zhang Wei, showing that there were indeed rewards!


    "That''s true, although you are a bit less gifted, brother Zhang, your talent for Endurance might actually withstand the Alien''s rejection. It''s just that it will certainly be more costly for you."


    Nuosen also nodded in agreement, appreciating the point.


    "By that time, we siblings may not be able to join."


    However, at this moment, Lin Chao indicated his intention to leave, which made Zhang Wei anxious—after all, he had just established a connection with some Inner City figures!


    "Brother Lin, you''ve misunderstood. We''re not nning an ambush; we''re just going to see if there''s an opportunity to gain something, nothing more."


    Knowing Lin Chao''s personality, Huang Jian sincerely tried to persuade him to stay.


    His words reflected his true intentions.


    After all, Pioneers wouldn''t explode with Yuan Force; ambushing them would be a loss, but they wouldn''t mind picking up the remains of a mutual defeat.


    "Yes, brother Chao, if brother Tao encounters trouble, we might be able to lend a hand and ask for some benefits in return."


    Zhang Wei also offered a word of persuasion.


    "And I''ve promised the two brothers to take them to find some entertainment."


    "If you want, you can stay behind, or you can just give them the location."


    Lin Chao showed no sign of wavering and didn''t pressure Zhang Wei to do anything.


    This made Zhang Wei, who had just established a rtionship, show a bitter expression, but in the end, he decided to rify the information about the valley and pass the message on to them.


    After suffering a loss once, Zhang Wei didn''t want to miss out again.


    Inner City Pioneers were mostly cold-hearted and bad sorts, far less reliable than brother Chao!


    By giving them this information, it should stabilize the situation, at least they wouldn''t bear a grudge against him...


    The Bai Ya squad that followed closely behind also had diverse thoughts.


    Although they did not know Zhang Wei and the others from before like they had met briefly at the campsite.


    Back then, the other two had seemed very aloof, and they also knew that the others hadn''t tamed many Aliens—it was just that one barbecued beast!


    The burly Ah Ji, who had previously denounced the importance of appearances by the fireside, now desperately wanted to shrink his head into his neck.


    Being able to tame an Alien was already a sign of remarkable ability in the eyes of Outsiders. At that time, he could barely console himself that his own strength was what mattered most.


    But now, trulypared, he felt like The Fool!


    Thinking back to his mindset at that time, it was truly embarrassing.


    The rtively handsome He Ying also had a bitter look at this moment, whispering softly to his friends beside him,


    "I really couldn''t imagine they were such important figures before; Outsiders suppressing Inner City is beyond belief."


    "Yeah, Inner City dignitaries are incredibly precious."


    The sturdy female warrior Ah Ji, watching the two Inner City figures retreat in a pathetic state, asionally looking back, also felt aplete overturning of her worldview.


    Inner City people are supposed to be high above, a notion deeply ingrained in their bones!


    Teaming up with the bigwigs of the Inner City, even just to run errands, is an honor, a recognition of one''s strength. They wouldn''t even spare a nce for an ordinary Outsider!


    But now what?


    Toppling the Celestial Pole?


    At that moment, Bai Ya was hurrying along silently, her eyes, however, sparked with fervor.


    No wonder she didn''t look down on herself before; such beings truly wouldn''t care about her appearance!


    However, this was also her closest chance to real power, to being recognized as a true talent.


    If there''s really a chance, she wouldn''t mind even if it''s at her own expense, offering herself for free!


    It''s fine even if they don''t acknowledge her after pulling up their pants.


    Such talent, to leave behind a seed is a huge profit; it''spletely worth betting on the chance...


    ...


    The next morning, emerging early from his tent, Tao Yu also smelled Little ck''s breakfast being cooked.


    "He''s still kind-hearted after all."


    Tao Yu stretchedzily and then began his morning exercises.


    There was no conflict; he also didn''t like to kill without reason.


    Although, in theory, those two Inner City Pioneers and the dead Wino could be remotely linked, he didn''t need to find such an excuse just to convince himself.


    If they''re all gone, unless it''s absolutely necessary, there''s no point in doing things he dislikes...


    "Maybe with some luck, next time I could encounter them again, help transport some goods. And now that Little Miss Rich could use some extra hands, good deeds should bring good rewards, right?"


    Tao Yu felt refreshed after finishing his punches and then started to show off the capybara meat.


    "The cost of a second Deification of the Swallowing Fluid Technique isn''t actually high. Everyone can undergo Deification now, but I''ll still wait until I''ve saved enough talent points."


    Tao Yu felt the heat being digested, turning into energy to replenish what he had spent on his training.


    As his Qi-Blood moved and merged into his dantian.


    The priority for the Swallowing Fluid Technique should have been higher, but now the digestion speed was sufficient. The real problem was theck of high-energy food, which was why it was postponed.


    "First, I''ll catch a few of thosemonborers, then go and see what kind of creature Wino could cultivate..."


    ...


    Thump~


    With what seemed like a light palm strike from Tao Yu, an Alien was sent flying and smashed against a tree, causing the sturdy trunk to tremble.


    The force of the strike didn''t leave any visible wounds on the Alien''s surface, but from its cherry-sized mouth, it spat out greenish acidic blood,pletely discoloring its clear, viscous saliva.


    Soon after, the Alieny trembling on the ground, sumbing to Tao Yu''s authority, who then approached and performed a routine of punishment and reward.


    By then, including Little ck, Tao Yu already had five Aliens by his side!


    Along with Cao Shaolin and Wino, he had essentially formed a small team!


    "Common Aliens just take up space, they can serve as cannon fodder."


    Tao Yu considered for a moment, then hesitated as he looked at Little ck.


    The creature had been with him the longest; setting aside affection, its loyalty was unquestionably the highest, and it might even be able to apany him between two worlds after a while.


    Furthermore, it could drive, make fire, catch fish, and even cook meat; it could pass as support staff, at a stretch.


    "You, follow itsmands, go now, to yourir..."


    Tao Yu had a recollection fromst time that these temporarily subdued Aliens wouldn''t necessarily revolt upon seeing the Queen.


    But due to the influence of the Queen''s pheromones, they would be hesitant.


    Fortunately, as long as they weren''t ordered to attack the Queen, using them as cannon fodder was of no matter...