Chapter 773 - Parting ways (1/2)

The news of Stronghold 176’s fall quickly spread throughout the entire Alliance of Strongholds.

This matter had even temporarily overshadowed the war between the Pyro Company and the Kong Consortium. That was because it was the first time the Northern Plains’ people had taken down a stronghold in the Central Plains after The Cataclysm. Moreover, it was even reported that the residents of Stronghold 176 were nearly massacred.

Fortunately, the nomads withdrew in time even though nobody knew why they stopped.

What shocked people the most about this disaster was the appearance of a mysterious superhuman, who was also the current lord of the steppe.

Some people said the nomads were able to take down Stronghold 176 only because that person was powerful enough to destroy the stronghold walls.

As for how he did it, no one really knew.

Every time one of these supernatural beings capable of destroying a stronghold appeared, it would cause a stir in the entire supernatural world.

Therefore, someone suggested that the Pyro Company and the Kong Consortium, who were part of the Alliance of Strongholds, should put aside their grudges for the time being to defend against external enemies.

But which of them would stop now? The moment either of them stopped attacking, their entire organization would be done for if the other party were to continue attacking relentlessly!

As such, they both made a decision at the same time and turned a blind eye to the matter.

Just as Yan Liuyuan had said to Shen Yin, who would want to save Stronghold 176 and avenge the Shen clan? No one.

On the contrary, it was the Wang Consortium that immediately deployed a rebuilding team to Stronghold 176. They would be responsible for supporting the post-disaster rebuilding effort in Stronghold 176 and take over its management at the same time.

This turned out to be an unexpectedly good thing for the Wang Consortium. For no reason, they had suddenly gained control of a stronghold!

As all of the officials in Stronghold 176 had been killed by Yan Liuyuan, the Wang Consortium’s takeover of the stronghold went extremely smoothly.

This was a free lunch..

Moreover, the Wang Consortium filled the streets with surveillance cameras during the reconstruction process and let the artificial intelligence take over the running of the entire stronghold.

The residents of Stronghold 176 were unable to resist and could only submit to the Wang Consortium.

…

“Master, I wish to discuss something with you.” Zhou Yingxue looked at Ren Xiaosu and said in a serious tone, “You see, the Northwest is in need of manpower right now. I’ve long heard that they do not have enough food there, but my powers should be able to help them with that. I’ve also asked the Great Hoodwinker about it before. He said there’s still a lot of wasteland there, so their crop yield is not high. Sometimes, even the stronghold residents experience a shortage of supplies, so not to mention the refugees…”

Ren Xiaosu, who was sitting next to the campfire, asked in wonder, “What are you trying to say?”

Zhou Yingxue said firmly, “I want to go and support the development of the Northwest!”

Ever since Zhou Yingxue met Ren Xiaosu and Yang Xiaojin in the Sacred Mountains, she had been made aware of Yang Xiaojin’s plan for her. She was no longer as content as before when she was traveling alone with her master.

Zhou Yingxue was not really a maidservant to begin with. She was also a woman who sought independence in this era of the wastelands. It was fine since she used to admire her master, but she was starting to find it a little unbearable if she had to serve him every day.

In her opinion, she could totally play a more important role in a much bigger place. For example, she could head to the Northwest and start planning for her master to seize the leadership or something!

It really was a waste of her talent to be doing chores here!

That was right, Zhou Yingxue felt that her talents were being wasted!

Ren Xiaosu gave it some thought before saying, “I guess you can go, but let’s agree on something beforehand. After you arrive in the Northwest, you are to behave properly. Don’t keep trying to throw your weight around.”

“Of course!” Zhou Yingxue promised.