Bab 20: The Definition of the Weak and the Strong
Editor: Atlas Studios
Upon learning of their gains, everyone's faces were filled with joy.
Amidst the joyous atmosphere in the car, the quiet Ye Tianyu seemed out of place.
Looking at that handsome face, Li Qingqing couldn't help but blush.
The image of Ye Tianyu leading the summoned soldiers and sweeping away the demonic creatures appeared in her mind.
At that time, Ye Tianyu was the same as now. He always had an indifferent and quiet expression.
"Hey! What are you thinking about?"
Ye Tianyu only returned to his senses after Li Qingqing patted his shoulder and teased him.
"I'm wondering who that mysterious mutant is."
What mysterious mutant?
Wasn't that Ye Tianyu himself!?
Li Qingqing was stunned for a moment. When she understood that the other party was joking with her, she couldn't help but laugh.
On the other hand, a few team members heard someone talking about the mysterious mutant, so they curiously joined the discussion.
Then, a dramatic scene appeared.
Several team members actually started discussing the identity of the mysterious mutant in front of Ye Tianyu.
One of the team members said that the mysterious mutant was a middle-aged man with stubble all over his face.
Some members guessed that the mysterious mutant was a charming lady.
What was even more ridiculous was that someone even said that he was an old man with a walking stick…
The intense discussion turned into a brainstorm.
Everyone was talking enthusiastically and did not notice the awkward expression on Ye Tianyu's face at all.
Only Li Qingqing, who knew the truth, covered her mouth and giggled.
As time passed, the Spiritual Team's vehicle slowly approached the city.
Familiar city buildings appeared, and the roads changed from muddy paths to flat and spacious roads, with cars coming and leaving.
On both sides of the road near the city, a large number of mutants stopped and alighted. The injured mutants were sent onto the ambulance, and some mutants who returned with loads of money shouted loudly, calling their companions to the bar to party…
You could see all kinds of mutants in various states there.
There were countless mutants who wanted to kill demonic creatures in the dungeon and become rich overnight, but the reality was cruel.
Among these "gold diggers", some were iy joh, some were crying, some were silent, and some were venting loudly…
And some of the more unfortunate would remain forever in that dark corner.
The mutants were just a microcosm of this world. Similar things were happening all over the world.
It was the survival of the fittest.
Ye Tianyu understood this a long time ago.
Awakening to become a mutant was actually a lucky thing, but also a very unfortunate thing.
When you became a mutant, you could no longer integrate into the lives of ordinary people.
At the same time, if you were a weakling, even if you have Esper abilities, it would be very difficult for you to grasp your own fate.
It was a repulsive subject, but you had to face it, because it was reality.
This reminded Ye Tianyu of a famous saying—"This world is unfair. Only the weak will be chosen by fate, while the strong will choose their own fate."
When the vehicle stopped by the side of the road, the members of the Spiritual Team fell silent.
Seemingly influenced by the atmosphere outside the window, everyone revealed complicated expressions.
There was a yellow warning sign at the intersection ahead of them. On it was a sentence written in red!
[City H checkpoint]
(Outsiders should stop here for inspection. No entry without inspection!)
If they walked further from here, they would reach the downtown area of City H. In order to enter the city, they would need to pass through a boundary line. The mutants who came back from the outside would need to be examined here.
There was a group of law-enforcement officers from the Mutant Association standing at the intersection. They took turns to scan the people who came in and only let them pass after confirming their identity.
Without exception, the members of the Spiritual Team also went through the check.
Apart from them, many mutants who had gone out and returned were also waiting to be examined.
The inspection to enter the city was very detailed. Not only did they need to check their identity and physical condition, they also needed to pass through a disinfected space for ten minutes.
Once all the procedures were completed, the vehicle could then enter the city.
They were delayed at the checkpoint for a while.
Half an hour later, the Spiritual Team members arrived at the east side of City H.
The car stopped at a secluded alley.
City H was divided into five districts: East District, West District, South District, North District, and City Center.
The city center was where the Mutant Association was located, while Ye Tianyu lived in the East District which was known as the "slums".
The car was parked not far away from his apartment building.
Ye Tianyu said goodbye to everyone and got out of the car.
"You guys can drop me off here. See you next time!"
"Okay! See you next time!"
As they had to send the other members back and Victor Li had to sell and exchange the items obtained from the dungeon, they didn't stay for long.
The car moved slowly and disappeared around the corner. Li Qingqing suddenly stuck her head out of the window and shouted at Ye Tianyu with a smile.
"Ye Tianyu, don't forget what you promised me!"
'The thing I promised you?'
Ye Tianyu naturally understood what she was referring to, but he didn't take it to heart. Instead, he smiled and waved his hand.
"Alright! Goodbye!"
Ye Tianyu's lips curled up as he watched the car drive away.
He had indeed promised to fulfill three favors for her, but the prerequisite was that he had time. As for when he had time, that would depend on his mood.
Ye Tianyu cursed in his heart and dragged his tired body into the apartment.
…
He entered the elevator and arrived at his doorstep.
Crack!
After entering the electronic password, the door slowly opened.
Ye Tianyu installed a smart lock on his house door after he returned from the Mutant Association because he had previously lost the key in the hidden dungeon.
He only needed his fingerprint or password to open the door. He no longer needed Xu Wenmeng to open the door for him in the middle of the night.
Of course, it was also a greater guarantee of safety.
"It's indeed convenient to have money. If I have the time in the next two days, I can go out and consider buying some items and appliances."
As Ye Tianyu exclaimed about the charm of money, he pushed open the door and walked in.
At this moment, the room was pitch-black. From the light outside the apartment, one could vaguely see the rough situation inside.
There seemed to be no one inside.
"Oh right, it's a work day today. Xu Wenmeng should be in school, so it's normal that there's no one at home."
Ye Tianyu muttered to himself before lying down on the sofa.
Click click click…
Eh? Why were there sound of footsteps?
Although the footsteps were very soft, Ye Tianyu still noticed something unusual.
The first thing he thought of was that a thief had entered his house!
After Ye Tianyu realised that, his entire body tensed up like a bow ready to attack at any moment.
He slowly walked towards the light switch, preparing to turn the lights on first.
Firstly, it would be easier to see the situation in the room, and secondly, it was to avoid being ambushed by enemies hiding in the dark.
Just as he was about to press the light switch, a pair of hands suddenly rested on his shoulders. The other party seemed to want to extend his other hand over as well.
Hmph! Trying to lock my throat? What a joke!
A thought flashed across Ye Tianyu's mind. Then, he pulled his outstretched hand and used a shoulder throw to throw the person onto the sofa. Then, he easily subdued the person.
"Ouch! It hurts!"
Suddenly, he heard a cry of pain. Ye Tianyu couldn't help but be stunned because he realized that he was very familiar with that voice!
"Who are you?"
"Brother Yu, you're so heavy. Can you get off me first?"
"Are you Mengmeng?"
The lights were turned on and a young girl in white pajamas was lying on the sofa. She was wearing a pair of cartoon shoes and her hair was a little messy.
It was Xu Wenmeng, the eccentric young girl!
Ye Tianyu's lips twitched when he saw this scene.
He walked over and helped Xu Wenmeng up.
"Mengmeng, it's so dark in the room. Why didn't you turn on the lights? I thought a thief came in."
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-- Hadiah diterima