Game: Civilization Paradise

Chapter 189: Chapter 189: Generous Gift

"Haha, Third Brother is as meticulous as ever!"

Qian Yun replied with a light chuckle.

In his eyes, it was a complete waste of time. The weak were weak, and that was that. Rather than squandering time on them, it was better to just smash through everything with his own iron fist.

.....

At the edge of the plaza.

Long Ming, Jing Chuan, and the others stood waiting patiently.

Just then, Luoxue approached from a distance.

Long Ming and the others quickly went to meet her, asking with concern.

"How did it go?"

"It’s settled. The Pomide Clan Leader and his people have officially joined Mountain City Mountain. If all goes according to plan, they should become the Fifth Legion of Mountain City Mountain!"

Luoxue announced the outcome, her expression calm.

Hearing this, Jing Chuan couldn’t help but complain to Luoxue.

"Damn it, so all our hard work was for nothing? Did they just swoop in and take all the credit?"

"What’s done is done; there’s no point in complaining. And it wasn’t for nothing. The Faraken Kingdom’s inclusion will significantly strengthen Mountain City Mountain, and we’ll benefit from that as well. Besides, everyone did a great job this time. Once this whole affair is settled, our rewards will be distributed."

Luoxue reassured Jing Chuan and the others.

"Alright, so what do we do next?"

Jing Chuan and the others asked, looking at Luoxue.

"We’ll stay here and wait for the main forces to arrive. In the meantime, we’ll help with the post-war reconstruction."

Luoxue gave everyone their simple orders.

"Wait, it’s so dangerous here. Isn’t Mountain City Mountain going to relocate them?"

Jing Chuan and the others looked at Luoxue curiously.

Luoxue shook her head and replied.

"If we move them back, then Mountain City Mountain itself will become the primary battlefield when the Blood Breath Beasts attack. So, Sir Qian Yun’s intention is to station troops here, establish a defensive line, and draw the enemy’s attention!"

"That’s a good decision. The terrain here is very suitable for defense, and the fortifications are already in place."

Long Ming quite agreed with this proposal.

"Enough talk. Let’s go help out."

With that, Luoxue led Long Ming and the others away.

...

「Several days later.」

Mountain City Mountain dispatched a large number of troops to Bukeao City, transporting all sorts of materials and supplies.

At the same time, Qian Yun sent personnel to move a mechanical pillar they had found in the wilderness here.

In addition, the news that the Faraken Kingdom had joined Mountain City Mountain was leaked onto the Civilization Paradise forums. After hearing the news, a massive number of players from Mountain City Mountain and smaller Sanctuary Cities swarmed over.

After arriving in Bukeao City, some set up businesses, while others tried to secretly contact the natives, hoping to get information from them.

For a time, the entire Bukeao City became bustling with activity.

Just then, Long Ming and Luoxue stood at the edge of the plaza, gazing at the lively scene before them.

"Luoxue, I originally thought you guys would control access to this place and strictly prohibit outsiders from entering. I didn’t expect you to just open it up."

Long Ming asked, a little confused.

"Strict control wouldn’t be very effective and would likely cause more problems. Besides, this place is meant to be a frontline defense. If we don’t open it up, how are we supposed to attract players and use it as a springboard to expand outward?"

"Makes sense!"

"Long Ming, you did a great job this time, but there’s one thing I don’t quite understand."

Luoxue looked at Long Ming with a smile.

"Go ahead."

Long Ming replied with a chuckle.

"Why don’t you join a combat unit? With your skills, you could climb the ranks sooner or later. Then you’d have not only money, but power too."

"Please, I can’t stomach that kind of pie in the sky. I prefer the comfortable life of a free agent. Anyway, when it comes to fencing goods, I’ve got you to help me. I’m happy just skimming a little profit."

Long Ming replied with a wry smile.

"Fine, have it your way. By the way, we’re about to leave for a new mission. Are you planning to come with us, or are you staying here?"

"I think I’ll stay here and see what happens."

"Alright, then I’ll be going."

Luoxue nodded slightly and turned to leave.

Long Ming stood quietly in place, watching Luoxue’s figure recede into the distance.

Just then, the Pomide Clan Leader walked over from the side, greeting him with a cheerful smile.

"Lord Long Ming, there you are!"

"Pomide Clan Leader, what brings you here? Is something the matter?"

Long Ming said, also a bit surprised.

"There is something. Come with me."

The Pomide Clan Leader then led Long Ming away.

「A moment later.」

The two of them arrived at a secluded corner.

The Pomide Clan Leader sighed and said to Long Ming.

"Lord Long Ming, we have officially joined Mountain City Mountain and become the Fifth Legion."

"Congratulations!"

"Thank you, and it’s all thanks to your help. However, Lord Long Ming, it seems your Mountain City Mountain has its own internal turmoil."

"How so?"

Long Ming looked at the Pomide Clan Leader, somewhat surprised.

"Over the past few days, quite a few higher-ups from your Mountain City Mountain have come to visit."

The Pomide Clan Leader explained tactfully.

"Haha, an embarrassing display, I’m sure!"

Hearing this, Long Ming instantly understood. ’Other legions must have come to try and win them over.’ This situation was perfectly normal, though. ’After all, who wouldn’t want to take a bite out of such a juicy prize?’

"It’s nothing, those are minor matters. I actually sought you out today to express my gratitude. No matter what, if you hadn’t extended a helping hand back then, we might have been completely wiped out. This is a small token of my appreciation."

The Pomide Clan Leader handed a data disk to Long Ming.

Although he wasn’t entirely clear on Long Ming’s status, he knew it was Long Ming who had strenuously persuaded the people from Mountain City Mountain to help them. That debt of gratitude was very real.

Long Ming took the data disk and asked quizzically.

"What’s this?"

"This data disk contains a detailed map of this world, marked with intelligence on various nations. In addition, it has data on all kinds of Blood Breath Beasts. I hope it will be of some help to you."

The Pomide Clan Leader said with a smile.

"Thank you."

Hearing the Pomide Clan Leader’s words, Long Ming’s eyelid twitched.

’The man had actually given him such a huge gift.’

’If I’m not mistaken, the Pomide Clan Leader must have already given a copy of this data to Mountain City Mountain.’

’Normally, this kind of information should be kept confidential and strictly forbidden from being disclosed to a third party.’

’But there was no way I could refuse such a generous gift. After all, this was exactly what I needed most right now.’

"You don’t have to thank me. Also, there’s one more thing I wanted to talk to you about."

"Go on."

"I’ve spoken with the higher-ups from your Mountain City Mountain, and I feel they’re a bit too overconfident. They seem to have misjudged the true strength of the Blood Breath Beasts. Wanting to stay in this world to eliminate them... it’s just not rational! Could you perhaps persuade them to give up on fighting the Blood Breath Beasts and leave this world as soon as possible?"

The Pomide Clan Leader said to Long Ming in a very roundabout way.

In reality, he was on the verge of cursing them out. He had barely stopped himself from calling the leaders of Mountain City Mountain a bunch of idiots. ’Do they really think they can defeat the Blood Breath Beasts with those pathetic little weapons?’

Long Ming’s expression was a picture upon hearing this. The Pomide Clan Leader wasn’t wrong. But the leaders of Mountain City Mountain weren’t idiots either. They had clearly hidden a crucial piece of information from the Clan Leader: Mountain City Mountain had no way of escaping this world at all.

Therefore, it wasn’t that Mountain City Mountain insisted on fighting the Blood Breath Beasts—it was that they had no choice but to fight, whether they wanted to or not!

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