Published: February 8, 2025
Chapter Two-in-One
Ye Zhongming’s words hung in the air for a long time, but no one spoke. Each person’s eyes were vacant, still in shock.
The impact was too great, and many couldn’t comprehend what it meant. They subconsciously felt that this was too absurd.
Even the people from Cloud Summit Villa were no exception. However, unlike others, a surge of pride rose from the depths of their hearts.
Ying City could only have one voice... From now on, Ying City would become the hunting ground of Cloud Summit Villa!
What kind of confidence and pride would lead someone to say such words? If this truly became a reality, wouldn’t it be a part of history? And they would not only be participants in history but witnesses to it.
Was this another time for Boss Ye to lead Cloud Summit to glory?
“Since it’s Cloud Summit’s hunting ground, then for you to live and hunt in my territory, naturally, you will have to pay some price. I call it…”
“City Tax.”
After giving those below enough time to think, Ye Zhongming slowly spoke again, releasing a term that made the powers of Ying City feel somewhat humiliated.
They were actually… being taxed?
This was blatant exploitation.
There were nearly two thousand forces that came to Ying City today. If each of these forces had to pay taxes to Cloud Summit, how much income would Cloud Summit Villa have?
Was this forcing everyone onto a path of opposition against Cloud Summit?
“Ye, Boss Ye!” A man sitting at the end of the first row suddenly shouted, drawing everyone’s attention. The courage he had built up dissipated under the gaze of countless eyes.
But he had already shouted, and everyone was waiting for him to continue. He could only say, “Uh, um, how much is the city tax?”
The leaders of various forces in Ying City collectively showed disappointed expressions. They had hoped someone would stand up and resist, that would at least represent them in some way. But who would have thought this person would directly skip the question of whether it should be collected and jump straight to how much it would be.
Was this indicating an attitude of approval?
Yet no one stood up to express their opinions. Being the first to speak out wasn’t an easy task, as the one who did so was often met with a shotgun instead of praise and support.
“Good question. Here’s a plan; everyone circulate it and take a look.”
Ye Zhongming moved his hand, and the people from Cloud Summit immediately handed a stack of papers to the leaders. Half of them read it first and then passed it to the others.
Upon seeing this city tax plan, many people’s faces gradually regained color, their expressions lightening somewhat.
Because the conditions stipulated in this city tax plan were not too harsh, but rather easy for any force.
For instance, based on the number of people in a force and the average evolution level of survivors, the city tax each force had to pay each month was not much. One could even say it was very little, perhaps even less than a day’s income for many forces. Moreover, payment could be made in magic crystals or corresponding materials.
If it was just like this, it wouldn’t be unacceptable.
It was just that the feeling of being exploited was still unpleasant, and this plan was tiered, meaning that the city tax would increase in the future.
“I know everyone is unhappy, even if the conditions I offer are not high.” Ye Zhongming stood up, and this time no one dared to remain seated; they all stood up.
“But don’t forget, because of me, the zombie king of Ying City hasn’t attacked you. A level six zombie king, along with a level six companion, plus the level five lifeforms guarding her, do you think anyone can contend with her?”
“Even if it’s just for this reason, paying the city tax isn’t a loss.”
These leaders in Ying City felt somewhat awkward; they actually forgot about this matter. If viewed in this light, it wasn’t a loss at all. Even Star Beauty Corporation couldn’t currently contend with that beautiful zombie king.