Published: March 12, 2025
CHAPTER 532: Furious Reprimand (Please Subscribe)
Zhao Hai calmly looked at the screen. He was not surprised by the Iksa Family's decision; he just didn't expect that they would wholeheartedly want to rely on the Budah Family, which meant they would become a vassal race of the Budah Family.
The main point was that Robbie had mentioned establishing a nation. To be honest, Zhao Hai had never considered building a country. He only wanted to manage the Black Earth Wilderness better, making it different from the outside world.
But establishing a nation? He had never thought about that. He always regarded himself as a small person, a bit of a recluse, feeling somewhat inferior and lacking in confidence.
Even now, at his current status, he remained very cautious. This was actually a flaw. With his current strength, even if he revealed the situation in the Black Earth Wilderness, what could the other forces on the continent do to him? As long as he shared what was happening there, more people would flock to him, and the Budah Family's shortage of manpower would be resolved immediately.
Yet Zhao Hai preferred to proceed cautiously, developing little by little. To put it nicely, this was prudence; to put it less kindly, it was cowardice. Sometimes being too timid isn't necessarily a good thing.
The words of the Iksa Family left Zhao Hai somewhat at a loss. He didn't know what direction the Budah Family would take in the future. Right now, he just wanted to build up the Black Earth Wilderness and had never even considered the idea of establishing a nation.
Zhao Hai also understood that many things had gradually pushed him to where he was today. If no one had pressured him, he might have settled down with a wife and children in a warm home once he gained some space.
Laura and the others were sitting next to Zhao Hai, and they heard Robbie's conversation. Honestly, they had never thought that Zhao Hai might establish a country. They knew his personality well; he wasn't someone with grand ambitions. Everything he did was just to make life a bit better for the Budah Family. Unlike others who, after gaining such power, thought only of conquering the world and becoming the most powerful person, Zhao Hai had never thought that way, and they were very clear on this point.
Seeing that Zhao Hai had been silent for a while, Laura lightly said to him, "Brother Hai, what are you thinking about?"
Zhao Hai turned to Laura, sighed, and said, "I was thinking about what Robbie said. I really didn't expect that they want me to establish a country."
Laura smiled and said, "Actually, Robbie and the others are right. The territory in the Black Earth Wilderness is vast and relatively closed off. We can completely establish a country of our own there. Didn't we say that before?"
Zhao Hai forced a smile and replied, "Laura, you know I don't have such big ambitions. I only said that as a metaphor. I really never thought of establishing a country of my own."
Laura said with a wry smile, "I know, but Brother Hai, you should think about it now. The Iksa Family is willing to follow us wholeheartedly because they see the development potential of the Budah Family. They believe that the Budah Family will definitely establish a country in the future and become the most powerful nation on the continent. That's why they joined us. Brother Hai, in the future, many more people will join us, but if we can't reach the goals they imagine, they will be disappointed in us."
Zhao Hai frowned. To be honest, he didn't like it, but Laura was right. Many people were following them because they saw the potential of the Budah Family. If the Budah Family didn't show ambition that matched that potential, these people would indeed be disappointed.
No one wants to remain obscure forever, especially not those from noble families like the Iksa Family. They are even less willing to see their family remain silent. Their purpose in helping the Budah Family is singular: once the Budah Family thrives, they can achieve a higher status than before and return to the continent with glory.