Published: February 12, 2025
“Heritage is the proof of life’s existence.”
“The upward path leads to the divine realm.”
“Be quiet, examine your heart.”
“Under the starry sky, everything is insignificant.”
These four phrases flashed across the letter, leaving Ye Zhongming perplexed. It wasn’t until the fifth phrase appeared that he began to understand a bit.
“The Survivor's Library Palace welcomes your arrival.”
Ye Zhongming inspected this sci-fi-themed notice from every angle and then turned to the two clan leaders, saying, “Does the Library Palace still send out notices?”
“Yes,” Lord Xing nodded. “As a first-timer, it’s customary for the Library Palace to send out a notice. In the past, this was a rare honor, and the notice itself is worth hundreds of years gold. It specifies your opening time; let me see… Ah, ten days from now, and the journey… should take about three days.”
“It seems I can still make it in time for the store’s opening.” Ye Zhongming smiled, holding the notice, lost in thought about what it might mean.
“You probably won’t be in time for the selection of agents, but don’t worry, the clan will arrange it. However, you need to confirm the ownership of your entry ticket first.”
Even though an agent had been promised to Ye Zhongming, it was still nominally from the Star-Eye Clan, so his absence wouldn’t matter.
“How much years gold do I need to transport those equipment down?”
Ye Zhongming wanted to make sure he had enough funds.
The two clan leaders exchanged glances. Lord Yan said, “How about this: after the auction, you will earn a lot. We will deduct from those earnings. If there’s excess, it will be deposited into your account; if there’s a deficit, the clan will cover it for you.”
This was already a significant concession. The Star-Eye Clan had to spend quite a lot daily to maintain normal operations, and in this context, providing funds for Ye Zhongming was both a gesture of goodwill and trust.
“I also need to bring down some equipment I made myself.”
The expressions of both leaders immediately turned sour.
Transporting those equipment already required considerable years gold, and now he wanted to send even more?
“The clan can help me cover it, right?”
Ye Zhongming coughed a little, feeling somewhat embarrassed.
“Fine, but not too much.”
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Ye Zhongming returned to the Assault Camp and continued to improve the equipment, also manufacturing some items to be sent to Earth. Then he called Shiyong and Ouchong in.
“I’ll be going to the Library Palace for a while. During my absence, you’ll be responsible for training,”
Having shared a common secret, the members of the Assault Camp felt a stronger sense of trust towards Ye Zhongming.
Both of them agreed; whether it was Shiyong or Ouchong, they both came from a middle-tier background and had no difficulty managing the training.
“I estimate my absence won’t be too long, but before I return, you need to independently lead a team to complete a task.”
Upon hearing there was a task, their eyes lit up.
Many things, when never attempted before, might not even be recognized as related, but once tasted, they become hard to forget.
The benefits brought by this recent raid were evident.
Ye Zhongming was a generous person; the supplies brought back from this raid were to be kept for Cloud Summit, while the rest essentially filled the needs of the Assault Camp.
Those materials had already become part of their equipment, enhancing their strength.
“Commander, please tell us.”
Shiyong, full of spirit, stood straight and replied.
“It’s still about killing.”
The eyes of the two brightened even more.
“Some people from Dark Strip City have come, and they hold hostility towards me. What you need to do is eliminate them in batches, especially…”
“Those around these specific locations.”
As Ye Zhongming spoke, he transmitted an electronic map to the two.