Post-Apocalyptic Survival Modpack

Chapter 31: Turning Against Each Other

Inside the cave entrance, the captain of the guard quickly led the two to a spacious hall that had been carved out by hand.

This place is completely different from other places; there is no strange, pungent smell, and no idle people walking around. It is very quiet.

There were only two strong soldiers guarding the entrance.

Yes, soldiers, not just servants and guards.

They wore complete sets of magic steel armor, protecting all vital organs thoroughly, and their weapons were also meticulously crafted. Their status was clearly a level higher than that of the guards.

The captain of the guard was always respectful as he passed by, and he didn't even dare to look them in the eye.

The three of them continued walking inside.

Seeing that he was about to meet the highest-ranking person in charge here, in case of any accidents, Wang Ji took out a few bottles of potion and drank them to buff himself.

Fire resistance, health regeneration, strength, speed...

Hearing a slight noise behind him, the captain of the guard turned around in confusion.

Ryder glanced at him and said:

"What are you looking at? Haven't you ever seen the tonics from the capital before?"

"This place is so pungent it's almost poisonous."

"Oh, I'm really sorry, please forgive me, after all, that's just how it is in the mining area."

The captain of the guard remained very polite.

After a while.

crunch.

In the center of the spacious hall, a large door opened.

An old man with gray hair and a golden cane walked out from inside.

The first thing Wang Ji noticed was the old man's hands—he was wearing six different rings.

One of them is on the index finger of the right hand, and the other five are worn on the five fingers of the left hand.

"Master Steward, we have a guest."

The captain of the guard bowed respectfully and introduced, "This is the young master from the capital, and the gentleman next to him is his attendant."

"Oh, I see."

The steward casually replied, and seeing the captain of the guard's attitude towards the two men, he understood what was going on.

'That gatekeeper must have taken a lot of bribes.'

However, if someone can be so generous to a doorman, they must indeed be quite wealthy.

After a moment's thought, the head steward said, "Then, gentlemen, please come inside with me. We can have a proper discussion about the purpose of your visit."

He then instructed the captain of the guard, "You wait at the door."

"Yes!"

The captain of the guard immediately stood at the door, his back straight.

Wang Ji and Ryder exchanged a glance, then followed the steward through the gate.

Inside the door was a fairly spacious area. The first thing you saw was a high-backed chair placed near the fireplace, followed by a wooden table and some benches.

A long sword and an axe hung on the wall, and a large blanket was spread on the floor, though it wasn't very clean.

There were some dried, dark reddish substances on it.

What's striking is that there's a skull on a high platform next to the wall.

"The conditions are limited and the environment is rather modest. Please have a seat."

The steward plopped down in the high-backed chair, leaned back, and sized up the two men's expressions.

They all seemed unfazed, clearly showing their knowledge.

"May I ask what brings you two here?"

The steward asked, "As far as I know, the wealth in the capital is no less than here. What is it about this place that has attracted you to come all this way?"

"Minerals, weapons and equipment, or our local specialties?"

"Local specialties?"

Wang Ji looked at the man and asked him a question.

"Oh yes, please allow me to introduce our local specialty, which is those worthless lives outside."

The old steward stood up, stroked the skull on the high platform beside him, and said:
"Although their lives are worthless, you see, their blood, internal organs, and bones are all very useful materials, aren't they?"

"We often have eccentric practitioners who conduct special research coming here to purchase our products. Whether you want something sick, strong, old, young, or something with a rather unusual physical mutation, we have it all!"

"But the price..."

Wang Ji suddenly asked, "Do you have any special arts practitioners here?"

"what?"

The head steward was taken aback and said, "You're putting me in a difficult position. The sorcerers here are my important assistants."

After saying that, the head steward added in a low voice, "Of course, it's not that it's impossible, it still depends on your price."

"What is the highest rank of the sorcerer here?"

The head steward thought for a moment and said, "They're all low-level, only knowing some basic tricks."

"how about you?"

"I?"

Seemingly surprised by the question, the head steward paused for a moment. Interesting. So, they've got their eye on me?

"Unfortunately, I am not a master of magic."

puff.

Wang Ji couldn't help but chuckle, making the old steward feel a little uncomfortable.

These stinky people from the capital.

But business still needs to be done.

The steward explained, "There's nothing we can do about it, young master. All the skilled practitioners of magical arts have stayed in the capital. Why would they come to this remote mountainous area?"

"Okay, I get it."

Wang Ji waved his hand and said, "Let's get down to business."

The head steward immediately perked up.

Wang Ji slowly said, "I want everyone here."

"Ok?"

The steward had a strange expression.

This statement was somewhat unexpected by Ryder.

But soon, he realized something and unconsciously took two steps back, approaching the door.

"I'm afraid that won't work, young master. The mine still needs some people to keep it running. How about I sell it to you for half?"

The manager was still explaining.

Wang Ji repeated once again, "I said, I want them all."

The steward frowned and said, "You're putting me in a difficult position."

"Difficult to do?"

Wang Ji stood up and suddenly kicked the table over, smashing it directly at the steward.

"Then don't do it!"

It was only then that the steward realized what was happening. He swung his cane and slammed it onto the table, cracking it open.

"Little tricks!"

Seeing that the newcomer was hostile, the steward pulled out an axe hanging on the wall and swung it at Wang Ji.

It was only then that Wang Ji realized how muscular this white-haired old man was, swinging an axe as easily as wielding a small wooden stick.

Boom!
Wang Ji drew his shield to block the attack, and the old steward was forced to take a step back, watching Wang Ji warily.

"Since you're looking for death..."

"Then die!"

He raised his hand.

...

"What's the noise?"

At the entrance, the captain of the guard noticed something amiss and was about to turn around when he suddenly felt a sharp pain in his chin.

A dagger pierced through the skull from bottom to top.

The captain of the guard stared wide-eyed, trying to open his mouth to shout or retaliate.

But none of them can be done.

Nothing can be done.

That was a really tricky angle.

Unable to open their mouth to make a sound, and unable to control their hands and feet to resist.

All I could do was slump back and lean against the wall, waiting to die.

At this moment, all the captain of the guard could do was open his eyes wide and stare at the familiar face that had brought him death.

Ryder gripped the dagger tightly, staring intently at the captain of the guard, especially his eyes.

Only when those eyes had completely lost their light did he pull out his dagger and drag the captain of the guard aside.

Silently.

After doing all that, Ryder looked out of the hall and at the entrance of the two elite regular soldiers.

They haven't noticed the commotion in the hall yet, but it's only a matter of time before they do.

Ryder took a deep breath.

He had witnessed the average quality of regular soldiers, which was why he hesitated here.

嗏

Ryder took out his bow.

With the right tactics, there may still be opportunities.

He slowly found the right angle and aimed at one of the people's heads through the gap.

Boom!

Suddenly, the wall behind them exploded with a loud bang.

Ryder instinctively lunged forward, avoiding the aftershocks.

(End of this chapter)