Infinite Puzzle City

Chapter 487 Alliance
"Finally back!"

Looking at the familiar boundary marker in front of him, Xiao Ran couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

When he and Gao Yuting and their group returned to Ruzhou, it was seven days later.

For seven days, the group hurried back.

The reason why they are rushing back so anxiously is because their time is limited. Once the maze city is opened, a large number of beginners will flock to this maze city. When they find that the ecological environment of this maze city is more comfortable than Guling Street, they will inevitably plunder the resources here in the fastest and most direct way.

Xiao Ran could even predict how cruel the methods of these beginners would be by then.

However, Wu Man was more open-minded about Xiao Ran's worries.

"You are right to worry, but there is no need to exaggerate. This is a good place, but the uniqueness of Guling Street cannot be replaced by any other area."

Although Wu Man had not been back for a long time, he was very clear about the characteristics of Guling Street.

Not to mention that Guling Street itself is an outpost for beginners, the resources and industries within Guling Street cannot be transferred to other places overnight.

For example, Donglongfang, Changchunhui and Penglai Tower are all foundation industries that took ten years to build. They cannot be moved easily.

What's more, behind these industries, there are also various privileges.

Just like the house they rented, it only had the effect of improving their professional skills by half a level. Even if you gave Wu Man an entire maze city, Wu Man would not move.

"Moreover, if the Lost City really falls to the ground in the future, Guling Street, as an outpost, will be the first area where a large number of beginners can obtain resources. Even if it is no longer as safe as before, it will not decline and will even become more prosperous."

Xiao Ran listened to Wu Man's analysis and had to admit that Wu Man's view of Guling Street and even the overall situation of the entire Lost City was much more long-term and clear than his own.

"So, if I want to become the fourth largest force, do I need to do business in Guling Street?"

"No!"

Wu Man shook his head and said, "Your advantage lies in this maze city. You have Lu Cheng protecting you, plus the prestige and privileges you have gained here. These are natural advantages. No one can compare to you. Your industry will be protected here. But if you put your industry into Guling Street, I guarantee that you will not see the sun tomorrow."

This is true, and it is also the reason why Xiao Ran does not plan to open a store on Guling Street.

That place is the territory of three major forces. It is very difficult to open a store there.

Any small move by any of the three major forces could put him in a very passive position.

Wu Man continued, "But as long as you hold on to this small piece of land, the three major forces will not be able to do anything to you. Not only will they not become your enemy, they will even be eager to cooperate with you, even using some dishonorable means."

At this point, Wu Man glanced at Xiao Ran, and seeing that he seemed a little confused, he simply changed his words: "To put it simply, you can become their resource, similar to a general merchant, and they can come to you to purchase goods. If they are more despicable, they can directly send people to block the route into the maze city, and you can only play stand-alone games."

"Fuck! Can you still play like this?"

After being reminded by Wu Man, Xiao Ran couldn't help but swear.

He really didn't expect that others could play this trick. If they really blocked the entrances and exits here, he would become their resource.

At that time, I can only sell the goods in my hands to them, and the pricing power is no longer in my hands. Anyway, if you don’t sell, I won’t buy. I don’t survive only on your goods. If you don’t sell, just leave them here as garbage.

Seeing Xiao Ran's surprised and complaining look, Wu Man in the carriage changed to a more comfortable position and lay down with his left foot resting on his right foot.

"What is this? Apart from anything else, with the methods used by the Changchun Society, do you think they can allow others to rise, or even replace them? When the time comes, if they fail to block the path and force you to submit, they will start to use heavy hands on you."

Wu Man began to count on his fingers and list to Xiao Ran the methods of the Changchun Society.

For example, the C-level profession of arsonist. The characteristic of this profession is not killing and arson, but fanning the flames. The professional skill "incitement" can use various emotions to control the will of others.

Simply put, wherever they go, they can incite chaos with just a few words.

If you combine it with the characteristics of a D-level profession and a storyteller, then my goodness, just this one person is enough to turn the good situation that Xiao Ran has worked so hard to build up upside down.

There are also poisoning, creating plagues, and even cultivating evil spirits.

"Hehe, by then the Changchun Society will turn this place into their back garden and testing ground, bombing you with all kinds of means, turning this maze city into their paradise and your hell. What can you do?"

When Xiao Ran heard this, his face turned dark.

He knew that the methods Wu Man mentioned might not be used by Donglongfang and Penglai Tower. At most, they would just block the path. However, Changchun Society would definitely be able to do it, and would only do more and even more excessively.

But Xiao Ran was not a fool. Wu Man's words were a reminder to him. He should know what they meant after a moment's silence. After a moment's silence, Xiao Ran frowned and asked, "So, what you mean is that I need to find a force to cooperate with that is strong enough to suppress the Changchun Society."

"I didn't say so, but this is the best way. Unless you have the means to suppress the Changchun Society, this is the best way. It's nothing more than cutting off some meat until the day you are fully grown."

Xiao Ran was silent.

The reality is more cruel than he thought.

This kind of exclusive resource, the peaceful days of Ruzhou, are all big fat pieces of meat in the eyes of others. If I want to rise in it, it is destined not to be as simple and smooth as I imagined. "We need to ask Brother Lu about this matter. After all, this is also his territory."

Xiao Ran couldn't make up his mind, so he simply stopped thinking about it. After going back and discussing it with Lu Cheng, he knew what to do.

After returning to Wancheng, Gao Yuting went home of course, while Xiao Ran took the second in command and Wu Man to Lu Cheng's camp.

After settling Wu Man, whose arm was broken, Xiao Ran found Lu Cheng and talked to him about future development.

After Xiao Ran told Lu Cheng about his worries and thoughts, Lu Cheng thought for a moment and asked, "Among these three forces, which one has a relationship with the country?"

"Of course it's Donglongfang. Behind it is a company, namely the Nadu Food Delivery Company, which is actually backed by the country."

"Then cooperate with Donglongfang."

Lu Cheng didn't ask any more questions and directly helped Xiao Ran make the decision.

"Whether it's a company or Donglongfang, as long as it belongs to the country, it's fine. Xiaoran, don't blame me for being patriotic. This has nothing to do with patriotism. I came here for my wife in the first place, but after coming here, I realized that I can't just come here for my wife. In the future, I plan to give this place to the country for free. After all, there is a country before there is a home. Since you need it, I can sell it to you at a good price, and I don't object."

"Brother Lu, aren't you afraid..."

Xiao Ran hesitated to speak.

But Lu Cheng understood what Xiao Ran meant, and patted Xiao Ran on the shoulder: "Don't be afraid of birds, at worst we can fight our way out and find another place. A real man should be able to take and let go."

Looking at Lu Cheng's heroic expression, Xiao Ran suddenly felt that Lord Guan should thank him or something. After all, it was not easy to find someone as compatible with him as Brother Lu Cheng.

"Okay, let's do it this way." Xiao Ran no longer hesitated and planned to take over the [Amazing Pavilion] as soon as possible. After the reorganization, he would return to reality and reach a deal with Donglongfang as soon as possible.

"Brother Lu, I'm planning to go back in a few days. Is there anything I need to tell you about? For example, do you need to take a message to Lai Ye? Or would you like to go back with me?"

When Lu Cheng heard the bald old man, he couldn't help but reveal a guilty look.

"I'm not going back. If I leave now, Ruzhou will be in chaos in a moment." Lu Cheng shook his head. The more prosperous Ruzhou is now, the more serious the problem is.

Many things are hidden underwater. Even if Lu Cheng knows these problems, he can't solve them immediately.

For example, many ordinary people in the city now worship Lu Cheng as a god.

A while ago, a temple was even built for him, and it's very popular.

When Lu Cheng found out, he immediately had the temple destroyed and personally wrote a notice to tell everyone that he was not a god.

As a result, the temple disappeared, but every household still has his tablet.

Lu Cheng never thought of becoming a god, and he didn't want these ordinary people to regard him as a god. He knew clearly that faith was a double-edged sword. It was really useful when it was useful, but once it got out of control, it would be a huge trouble.

There was no need for Lu Cheng to deify himself, and he was even less willing to leave such a big hidden danger.

But he really doesn't have any good solution now.

So now Lu Cheng really has no way to leave Ruzhou, leave this mysterious city.

"I understand. I will help you explain to Mr. Lai."

After chatting with Lu Cheng for a while, Xiao Ran wrote down everything Lu Cheng needed and planned to bring some back for him next time.

Just when Xiao Ran was about to get up and go back, Lu Cheng suddenly called Xiao Ran.

"Wait a minute, I have one more thing."

"What??"

Xiao Ran turned around and looked at Lu Cheng, wondering what Lu Cheng was going to say.

"This..." Lu Cheng opened his mouth but didn't say anything. But after a moment he realized that he was too shy. He scratched his head and said, "I want to be like you. I heard from my friends that you should have a way. So I want to ask you if this is difficult?"

"Like us?"

When Lu Cheng said this, Xiao Ran immediately understood what he meant. It turned out that Lu Cheng wanted to become a beginner.

Well, Lu Cheng’s strength is already strong, so asking him to become a beginner is like a cow standing on its head.

But what kind of job does Lu Cheng have?
In fact, Xiao Ran has quite a few curse patterns on his hands. If Lu Cheng is not picky, he can become a beginner now.

It was just that Xiao Ran was a little troubled about what kind of career to choose, but in a blink of an eye, Xiao Ran remembered something and thought to himself: "Got it, this career must be suitable for him!"

(End of this chapter)