Chapter 330 - Humans or Monsters (1/2)

“Meng Chao, your maturity and calmness has repeatedly exceeded my expectations,” Ye Xiaoxing said. “You’re right. Even though the current Dragon City still possesses all sorts of problems, compared to the great development over the past half a century, these problems are inconsequential.

“Dragon City’s achievements and conflicts can be likened to an elephant and an ant. The black sheep among the superhumans and the greedy among the normal people are bound to only be a small number. They can’t signify most of the prideful, rational, and united humans.

“Besides, we’ve never avoided mentioning the problems to the people. We believe wholeheartedly that Dragon City is facing a major change that human civilization has never encountered over the course of ten thousand years worth of history.

“In this era filled with turmoil and a bleak future, each citizen has the right and responsibility to think about Dragon City’s future. No matter how childish the problems or solutions they present, they have the value of being explored and carried out.

“You mentioned before that there are plenty of discussions regarding the problems and future of Dragon City.

“There are even more high-end and fierce discussions in universities, research centers, industries, the Supernatural Tower, the Red Dragon Army, and the Survival Committee. They hold these discussions every day, and everyone argues to the point that their faces turn red. It’s all because they want to figure out a way for Dragon City to flourish.

“And there is a most fundamental requirement for the birth of these thoughts and exchanges. All of us sincerely want Dragon City to become stronger and even more glorious. We want Dragon City to continue developing and solve the problems while it’s being developed.

“Let’s talk about you and Siya. Even if you perceive certain problems from different angles, at the very least, both of you hope that Dragon City can be prosperous and continue improving day by day, right?”

Meng Chao exchanged a glance with Lu Siya, and both of them spoke simultaneously. “Of course.”

“That’s the spirit. As long as everyone fights for the future of Dragon City together, we will be seeking common ground and we will be able to figure out a solution for all conflicts.”

Ye Xiaoxing sighed. “But that’s not the case for some people with ulterior motives. They hide in the dark and fan the flames to worsen the conflict. They don’t do this for the development of Dragon City, much less to provide benefits to normal people. Instead, they want to throw everything into chaos and destroy Dragon City.

“Lin Chuan and Gao Ye were youths with a lot of potential. Given time, they could have turned into pillars of strength for Dragon City.

“Their thoughts and problems they mentioned are not entirely illogical. If they were willing to trust the Supernatural Tower and the Survival Committee and discuss the problems as well as solve them in an upright manner, perhaps they might have been able to push Dragon City to a brighter future.

“Unfortunately, they were bewitched by people with ulterior motives. They were controlled by the mind attacks of the abnormal beasts and found themselves in a dead end.

“Because of it, they became puppets of the abnormal beasts in terms of their thoughts. In the end, with their beautiful dreams, they did things that were detrimental to Dragon City’s interests and the interests of tens of millions of citizens.

“Lin Chuan and Gao Ye aren’t the only ones like that, either.

“Over the past year, we’ve found that the abnormal beasts have penetrated deep into Dragon City and many citizens have been bewitched by them. Lin Chuan and Gao Ye are just the tip of the iceberg. There’s a scheme that is even more dangerous brewing in the dark.

“In fact, we believe that the existence who created the White Spirit and the person who bewitched Gao Ye are related to each other. They’re hiding in the dark and are a large organization with a stringent structure.

“This organization’s goal is to use the internal conflicts in Dragon City to tear apart the social strata and the interest groups so that we will be destroyed from within without them having to do anything.

“The main task of the special group I’m in charge of is to uncover this organization and completely dissolve the enemies’ scheme.

“We don’t have a lot of clues right now. This organization is also very skilled in bewitching and controlling normal humans. It’s difficult to find and deal with this organization by relying on brute strength. Even if we had five Deity Realm elites, it would be up to avail.

“But people like you, who have… a unique intuition, have more hope of finding clues through other paths, even if your cultivation realm isn’t high right now.

“So, I asked Siya to bring you here. I hope that you can lend us your strength.

“Due to the unique nature of the special group, the needs of the investigations, and the fact that you have not graduated yet, you can’t be considered to have officially joined the abnormal beast research department.

“But I will fight for how you should be paid, regardless of whether it’s in terms of what you need for your cultivation or the development of the Ultimate Style and Superstar. It’s just as I’ve said just now. We’re willing to see a hero who is loyal to Dragon City and human civilization be in control of more power and authority.

“Naturally, you have the right to make your own choice. We still don’t know the scale and ability of our enemy. But based on Lin Chuan and Gao Ye’s cases, the enemy is incredibly mysterious and dangerous. Once you’ll be categorized as their enemy, I won’t be able to guarantee your safety.

“You still have time to get out of this. All you need to do is sign a confidentiality agreement, and I will have Siya send you back.”

Meng Chao was silent for a while.

Kindling shone at the corner of his eyes.