Chapter 44: Chapter 43
After about 30 seconds, the bar slowly filled with murmurs:
"Holy crap, is he really Shura? Could it be a fake?"
"Are you stupid? In the Reincarnation Space, impersonating someone else is forbidden..."
"We finally get to see Shura's true face!"
"If Shura is showing up now, he must have a purpose, right?"
"Is Shura going to publicly share a strategy guide for free?"
"Free SSS-level strategy guide? You wish! If it were you, would you share it for free?"
"Many people have been looking for Shura lately. Things are about to get lively here!"
"Exactly, I just heard that 'One Leaf Knows Autumn,' ranked 97th in the Top 100 Experts, has been searching for Shura."
"Let's sit back and watch the show..."
The audience buzzed with speculation about Chen Ye's purpose for appearing.
Then, Chen Ye spoke again from the stage:
"I've heard that many people are looking for me recently. I know you're all interested in the strategy guide for the 'World War Z' instance. I'm here today to find a suitable buyer. I promise to sell it to only one person and not to multiple buyers. For fairness, we can have the transaction overseen by the Reincarnation Space... Later, I'll open a private room where only those with C-level strength or above can enter. Those interested are welcome to discuss the details. Don't miss this chance; the highest bidder wins!!"
After speaking, Chen Ye prepared to leave.
He had come to the bar specifically to sell the strategy guide for "World War Z." Keeping it was useless for him since he couldn't run the instance again. So why not make the most out of it and maximize his benefits?
At this moment, a reincarnator suddenly stood up and shouted, "Shura, you should share the 'World War Z' strategy guide for free to benefit humanity and make everyone stronger!"
As soon as he said this, many people looked at him as if he were an idiot. Most people, however, were curious about how Chen Ye would respond.
Chen Ye didn't make them wait long before he spoke again.
"Are you trying to morally blackmail me?"
"N-no, I wasn't..." the reincarnator stammered.
Ignoring him, Chen Ye looked at the crowd and smiled. "I'm not publicly sharing the 'World War Z' strategy guide because I believe it's better for society if it's not shared!"
"Since the emergence of the Reincarnation Space, many young people have gained tremendous power. Unfortunately, many of them use their power irresponsibly, leading to a significant rise in crime rates everywhere! Remember the 11/6 incident!!"
The 11/6 incident happened on November 6, 2009. On that day, many young people with great power forcibly occupied a coastal city and declared independence! The military had to deploy a large force, resulting in tens of thousands of deaths and eventually using intercontinental missiles to quell the uprising.
The "11/6 incident" had far-reaching effects, causing ordinary people to resent and reject psychics, leading to protests demanding the elimination of all psychics nationwide. If the root of psychics wasn't the Reincarnation Space, which couldn't be eradicated, psychics might not exist today.
Even after all these years, many ordinary people still have a bad impression of psychics.
Mentioning the "11/6 incident" caused many to shudder.
"I don't know what those idiots who want me to share the 'World War Z' strategy guide for free are thinking!"
Chen Ye continued, his tone unkind: "In my opinion, not sharing the 'World War Z' strategy guide is beneficial for society! It can prevent selfish people from gaining too much power and causing chaos!"
He then fixed his gaze on the reincarnator who had tried to morally blackmail him and said lightly, "Don't look away; I'm talking about people like you!"
"Hahaha..."
The bar erupted in laughter.
Many admired Chen Ye's response. It wasn't eloquent, but it was a strong rebuke to those trying to morally blackmail him.
Chen Ye's brilliance lay in framing his argument as a matter of societal harmony and stability, using the moral high ground to counter moral blackmail.
Future selfish individuals wouldn't be able to attack Chen Ye on this point because the "11/6 incident" was a precedent.
Who could guarantee that mass empowerment wouldn't lead to another catastrophic event?
Clap! Clap!
Applause broke out in the bar.
Chen Ye's public rebuke earned him admiration from many, who saw him as genuine and bold.
In this world, most people still held proper values.
...
The reincarnator who had been scolded wished he could disappear. Even his friends subtly distanced themselves from him.
He glared venomously at Chen Ye before leaving the bar in shame.
As Chen Ye stepped off the stage, he saw the look of hatred in the man's eyes but paid it no mind. To him, the man was just trash.
If he dared to appear in an instance world, Chen Ye wouldn't hesitate to kill him.
Chen Ye then prepared to book a private room to negotiate the price for the "World War Z" strategy guide.
Before he could leave, a cold voice suddenly spoke:
"Are you Shura?"
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