"The life of a mercenary is super exciting. You have work to do every day. You work overtime and overtime. Not only do you get overtime pay, but you also get all kinds of unexpected surprises and trophies. Even when your employer pays you to kill someone, you get a little
A little frustrated."
Chatting is daily life, killing is work, and the smiling Miss Su Zhizhu reveals danger from beginning to end.
It's still the same small room, but it's not a familiar person... "Fighter" was sent to the gym. Before she and her sisters' limited life points were completely used up, she probably didn't want to see him outside.
she.
"The opponent...is too strong, and sometimes...is too weak."
The only thing that bothered her was that there were top-notch training facilities but no suitable sparring opponents.
Several opponents whose faces were unclear were weak in strength, and he won too easily. Even a super rule building that could be resurrected repeatedly could not improve the life-and-death battle.
Then, a woman ended up... Even though she seemed to have a spiritual body, her physical body was deliberately kept at the same level.
"Can't beat...too strong."
As a result, Bamanzhen enjoyed an incredible losing streak.
This reality also made Su Zhizhu realize that there was a big boss behind the "trading place", and restrained some dangerous thoughts.
Now, she was invited by "Peace Dove" to come over for a chat, and she didn't refuse.
These days, the duo has expressed their sincerity with practical actions. They have no longer taken on the task of confronting the special service team. On the contrary, they have also helped out with some small favors.
The atmosphere this time around was much more relaxed.
Lu Ping'an was not in a hurry, he was just chatting more... He had long wanted to know about the situation in other areas, the so-called "bigger stages".
"Actually, they are all the same. The official power of big cities is stronger, but the power of the Church of Gods and the power of evil gods are also stronger. If there is any obvious difference, there are more opportunities, higher dangers, and more people from outside the land.
..."
"Outlander?"
"Well, generally speaking, foreigners tend to gather in big cities. There are only a few in the middle and lower cities. The same is true for outsiders. I have seen a twelve-column Juan race in Nanci before. It is really powerful.
, that individual looks like the fifth or sixth level..."
Chatting is a process of exchanging information. What Su Zhizhu brought out was only some information that he would know sooner or later after going out, but Lu Ping'an was already very satisfied.
There is actually no difference in essence between big cities outside and ancient cities. They also suffer from dual pressures from both inside and outside. However, the biggest difference from small cities is the contact with many foreign races and foreign lands.
In a sense, that is the main battlefield of "pollution". The administration and law enforcement of big cities are faced with pressure from foreign countries. The powerful forces among them can even directly put pressure on local governments.
In the face of those powerful alien races, the forces of the Church of Gods on Earth and the local officials have become brothers on the same boat.
Lu Ping'an rubbed his brows, the situation was much worse than expected.
In Su Zhizhu's words, the rural place "ancient city" has even become a paradise. The recent severe beatings and deadly fights are just trivial fights in their eyes.
"They can't stop. In this world, weakness is the original sin. Those companies and churches will do whatever it takes to obtain power, resources, and technology. Anyone who tries to block them will forcefully overpower them."
"The police force in big cities is indeed stronger and more abundant, but there are also more and stronger criminals, especially extraterritorial incidents, which are quite troublesome to deal with. Our favorite is the mission of 'erasing aliens', and there are so many
.”
The main contradictions and secondary contradictions are completely different in the continuous areas. The seemingly harsh public security and civil unrest environment in the ancient city is like a pure land in the face of the overall situation.
"Strength is the basis for survival. Before a catastrophe occurs, if you become a regular-level strongman, you will at least be able to save your life. But if you become a real tenth level, you can advance and retreat, and you can also use movement.
The Kingdom of God takes away their relatives and friends..."
The secrets that almost no one knew in the ancient city were secrets that did not need to be hidden in the world Su Zhizhu lived in.
"...To be honest, it's pretty bad. Now out of the thirty-one prefectures and counties in Dongguo, 11 have actually become de facto autonomous. The rest have also become de facto semi-independent.
...If something happens to you and you go to ask for help, by the time people from other states arrive, the day lilies will be cold."
"Wanted? We are not afraid. The wanted people in your ancient city may not go to the state or county. Even if there is a higher-level wanted order, the enforcers will not take it seriously. Even if it causes a huge disaster, it is enough to change the state or county.
Already."
Lu Ping'an never dared to think about these things before.
But judging from the information fed back, it seems to be true.
The armed force is limited, and it is difficult for each family to protect itself. States and counties naturally work hard to strengthen their armed forces in order to protect themselves, using various legal and illegal means, and they have long formed their own system.
It is still a country in name only, but since the "Great Call" in the 50th year, the central government's control over local governments has become worse and worse... The pressure they have to face makes them unable to think too much.
"Army? They are in some threatening areas, such as a secret realm that has become an opening to a foreign land, and they need legions and troops to guard it. I remember there are two around the ancient city. The pressure is quite high. Your juniors and seniors in the ancient city, it seems
They’ve all been transferred.”
As the "spiritual recovery" progresses, all regions are facing increasing pressure. The social order has not yet collapsed, but states, counties, and cities are already sweeping the country.
The interception of "rule-level taboo items" by the Ancient City Alien Management Bureau can only be regarded as a routine operation. Everyone is like the little beasts before the flood, spending every day in anxiety and uneasiness, trying to capture everything they can.
Will the flood come? Will it be in five years, ten years, or in our lifetime? No one can tell, but it will not go wrong to prepare more food, build more boats, and recruit more people.
"This year alone, there are six known elders who have succeeded in ascending to the gods. Of course, there are at least two figures who have failed. Many people are eager to find a ship, which also makes the power of the Church of the Gods stronger. It tends to be lawful.
, there is nothing wrong with the security, but it is best to find a boat ticket first to ensure the safety of the way back. "
Su Zhizhu's frankness made Lu Pingping deeply moved.
As a second- and third-tier city, the impact on the ancient city is actually relatively small, which makes many places more inclined to the "old era". In other areas of the continent, drastic changes are more obvious, and crises and opportunities coexist.
A big ship...even a big ship held up by a god is extremely limited. It is already extremely rare for God's kingdom on earth to put people into a city.
So, can the center of the Eastern Kingdom provide several such cities to meet the needs of countless cities and countless populations across the country?
If it cannot be satisfied, it seems natural for each locality to find its own solution...
"Perhaps disasters are not the biggest problem, and even the approaching disaster itself is not a problem. The reality that 'disaster will eventually happen' hanging before our eyes, and no one knows what is going to happen, is the source of instability in people's hearts."
The gods thought about their own little world and thought about how they could escape if something happened.
Believers want to hug each other, to be "loyal" and to get a boat ticket for themselves and their families.
The promises and benefits given by foreigners and gods are visible to the naked eye, but the official propaganda is superficial... It is no wonder that so many people are rushing to buy X07 potion, even if they risk half the possibility of death, they still have to do it.
Find your own way to survive.
Reading at zero o'clock
At this moment, Lu Ping'an finally figured out the last piece of the puzzle and understood a lot of things.
Why is Big Cat so radical? In just a few decades, he has transformed from a "friendly foreign friend" to a malicious cult leader. Why is he planning to succeed at becoming a god at all costs?
Why do "gangsters" and "supernatural criminals" emerge in endlessly? When the "truth of the world" makes people so desperate, there is a thin line between mental and even moral collapse.
Inexplicably, Lu Pingan has more admiration for certain people.
Under such a general situation, it is quite powerful to recognize the so-called "truth" and "reality", still stick to one's heart, and fight for a social order that is destined to collapse in the eyes of others, at least...
.
"...I can't do it. I've never been an idealist. So, what can I do?"
"Become stronger. And ascend to the gods. If you succeed in ascending to the gods within fifty years, with our courtyard, you can advance or retreat. No matter how bad the situation is, it shouldn't be difficult for a god of life to save this city.
." At this time, Big Cat took the initiative to make a suggestion.