Chapter 186 - Divination (1/2)

Translator: Atlas Studios  Editor: Atlas Studios

If one paid 30,000, one could become a permanent resident of Soaring Cloud City. However, one could only stay in Area C. If the residents of Area C did not have special abilities, they would not be mutants or scientific researchers. They would not want to become soldiers either. They would have to spend 30,000 to enter Area B.

There were many ways to accumulate wealth. The most profitable way was by hunting monsters. In the Soaring Cloud City, beasts above the Rare rank were called demons. A Rare-ranked demon’s body was entirely a treasure, while soul gems were more valuable. The machinery core of the Soaring Cloud City could turn soul gems into energy. A Rare-ranked soul gem could sustain the daily consumption of the walls of the Soaring Cloud City.

Of course, soul gems could not be consumed so easily. These gems were very precious and needed to be used at critical moments.

Su Xiaoyu reminded him, “As long as you reveal your identity as a mutant, you can easily enter Area B. The mutants are divided into ranks S, A, B, C, and D. If your rank is higher, your treatment will be better. There is only one S-ranked mutant in the Soaring Cloud City. That is the most famous prophet, Zhao Pingfan.”

Wei Huo was confused. “A prophet? An S-ranked mutant? What about Ma Tengyun?”

Su Xiaoyu sighed softly. Wei Huo was the only one who could call Ma Tengyun by his name in the Soaring Cloud City. She replied, “Zhao Pingfan was a prophet. He predicted the future of the Soaring Cloud City multiple times, but he was also a top-notch scientist. He was the only one who had the final say in the entire Area A. As for the City Lord, no one has seen him attack, so we do not know his mutation level.”

Area A was also known as a research area. Many things had been developed there. It is said that there were high-speed farming crops, mutation-inducing stimulants, and terrifying unknown technological weapons there. These are just things that were passed down. Given the personality of the Chinese, more powerful technologies must have been hidden. The rumors that spread represented only about 10% of the actual numbers.

There were many ways for Wei Huo to enter Area B. The most convenient way was by showing off his mutation or electromagnetic knowledge. However, if Wei Huo did not want to attract attention, he could take out 300,000 silver coins or equivalent items to enter.

At that moment, Su Xiaoyu suddenly said, “Zhao Pingfan once had a dream-like premonition. He saw a huge coffin in the abyss. You might have been noticed when you entered the city with the coffin.”

Wei Huo’s expression changed. He said, “Now that you mention it, I want to meet the prophet.”

A prophet and a scientist had predicted the coffin in the abyss. What did this mean? Had he really seen the future?

Wei Huo wanted to meet Ma Tengyun and Zhao Pingfan. They were not simple people. They might know some secrets that normal people did not know.

Su Xiaoyu said, “It’s said that the City Lord has temporarily left Tengyun City. At the moment, the second-in-command, Zhao Pingfan, is in charge of the city.”

By then, the middle-aged man sent by Su Xiaoyu had already reported to the higher-ups. He had made sure to frame the report properly and had not exaggerated Wei Huo’s strength too much. He’d only said that Wei Huo might be a very strong mutant. He had interacted with the Marginalized Alliance before, so they had to be extra careful.

Zhao Pingfan’s identity was not insignificant. Not everyone knew about his prediction. Su Xiaoyu’s identity was unusual. After the higher-ups learned that Su Xiaoyu had sent someone over, they became even more cautious.

Su Xiaoyu continued walking around with Wei Huo. Someone was already investigating Wei Huo’s situation. When they heard that Wei Huo was dragging a coffin into the city with two giant birds, the higher-ups became alert.

A soldier reported the matter to the higher-ups. Wei Huo’s information was reported in detail. In the end, someone at the top gave the order to send someone to contact Wei Huo. However, they could not act rashly. They had to collect some intelligence before saying anything.

At that moment, three buildings in Area C collapsed one after another. Many construction workers died as a result.