Lords of the Heavens

Chapter 233 Free People of the Territory

As night fell, the two electric buses finally returned safely to the Level 3 scavenging camp.

very smooth.

But it's probably because all the superhumans wandering in the wilderness of this area were killed.

Two buses came to a steady stop in front of the building. Liang Yuzhi and Zhang Jinjun were both startled. The former remained calm, while the latter was quite surprised.

"Second Aunt, prepare some food!"

"Leon, Thomas, Xiao Zhang, Xuanxuan, please help tidy up. Let them stay on the second floor for today."

Li Wei gave an order, then personally stepped forward and led these people through the dark walls and into the dark building. There, suppressed sobs began to rise from the group.

Well, my scavenging camp isn't like your underground base with electricity, but there's nothing I can do about it. In this post-apocalyptic world, you're lucky to have met us.

With torches and candles lit, it took quite a bit of work to finally settle the thirty-eight individuals.

Only at this moment did a few lines of information silently appear.

[Congratulations, future lord! You have successfully escorted thirty-eight individuals to the Level 3 scavenging camp. According to the relevant rules, from this moment forward, they will become free citizens of this future territory.]

From this moment on, you can choose to issue them career cards to improve their physical fitness and survival skills, and train them to become qualified territory guards. And you, if you become the lord of this pioneering territory in the future, will be their lord.

[Friendly reminder: From this moment forward, these individuals will enjoy the basic human rights of the All-Heavens Lords Alliance. Aside from not having their memories erased and being sent back to their homelands, you cannot punish or kill them without cause. However, you can establish laws within your territory, formulate rules that do not violate basic human rights, and punish free citizens who violate the laws of your territory accordingly.]

[Friendly reminder: The Alliance of Lords of the Heavens has, as is customary, promulgated the initial laws and rules for these free citizens, as follows:]

[First, breastfeeding women, children under twelve years old, as well as the injured and sick, are exempt from work or apprenticeship training. Level 3 scavenging camps are obligated to provide them with free food and lodging.]

[Second: Free citizens who are not specifically designated as free citizens need to work eight hours a day, or reach a certain number of work hours, to receive free room and board. However, for work done outside of these hours, they will receive territory contribution points based on the amount worked. 100 territory contribution points can be exchanged for 1 family contribution point or one standard copper coin. Unlike players, free citizens are settled every three months. Their wages are paid by the lord or the head of the household, but all the work results of free citizens belong to the lord or the head of the household.]

[Three: Weapons and equipment for free citizens can be provided free of charge by the lord or head of the household, but other family members can also give them to a free citizen. However, the free citizen's favorability cannot be calculated; only the lord can proceed to the next step.]

[Four: The above are the three rules for free citizens. If new situations arise that require supplementation, the lord or head of household will need to explore these independently. The Alliance of Lords of the Heavens will not intervene excessively beyond basic oversight and humanitarian concern. However, please remember, you reap what you sow. Free citizens are not NPCs. Other players are irrelevant, but as the head of a household, or a future lord, please note that the construction and management of your territory begins from this moment.]

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Wow, he's finally starting to look like a lord, although the outcome is still unknown.

Li Wei breathed a sigh of relief, still very happy.

It's been two and a half years, I guess. I've been hearing "Lord, Lord" all the time, and my ears are practically calloused. Now, I've finally got one foot on the edge of becoming a lord.

Lyon, Thomas, Zhang Jinjun, and Zhao Xuanxuan didn't say anything, but they all expressed their congratulations and envy with their eyes.

Seriously, this is not easy.

But that's the kind of speed only a rookie champion can achieve.

He is about to become the powerful lord of Samsung.

There was nothing to say, Thomas chuckled and handed over twelve one-star professional cards.

Zhang Jinjun handed over eight bills, and even Zhao Xuanxuan handed over five.

Yes, issuing occupation cards to natural persons and turning them into free citizens of the pioneering territory is a crucial step. Of course, the rules of the Alliance of Lords of the Heavens will explain this process to them. Some people may not be able to stand it and may shout, scream, or even threaten suicide, which is normal.

Interestingly, when Li Wei was about to distribute professional cards to individuals, Liang Yuzhi actually took the initiative to trade twenty one-star professional cards to Li Wei.

Is this a gesture of goodwill?
Okay, I'll take it as you trying to make amends.

Upon reaching the second floor, the candlelight flickered, and the light was dim. The people who had just finished dinner lay on their bedding, tossing and turning. Some of the children, however, slept soundly. They could feel that it was indeed safe here, so they thought less and had simple thoughts. It was that simple.

Li Wei's appearance didn't alarm many people, except for the elderly man in his sixties, who looked at Li Wei with concern. He and Li Wei had ridden in the same car earlier that day, and he had overheard much of what they said. He didn't quite understand, but he was powerless to resist. Li Wei didn't speak, but silently scanned everyone. After a few seconds, a wisp of gray mist enveloped the entire second floor. At the same time, Li Wei took out all the cheap one-star profession cards in his hand. They were of all kinds, from farmers to cooks, from hunters to fishermen, from craftsmen to woodcutters, from tailors to blacksmiths—nothing special.

Under the influence of the gray mist, these one-star professional cards floated up automatically and flew towards each natural person. Some of them directly entered the natural person's forehead, such as those infants, sleeping children, or adult natural persons who had already fallen asleep.

Those who are not asleep have two choices.

Basically, they all made their choices, after all, they had no other choice, right? The apocalypse had already happened, what strange things couldn't they accept?

So be it. As long as I don't turn into a monster, what does it matter if I become an NPC?
The gray fog dissipated silently, and Li Wei left without saying a word. There was no need for him to say anything; the free people would figure it out on their own and add their own tips. They weren't illiterate people from ancient times; they were all quite intelligent.

They'll get used to it in the future.

Next, Li Wei sent Leon and Thomas to patrol the farmland. From now on, one of them would stay at the camp and be responsible for the camp's security patrols.

"Second Aunt, there's something I'd like to discuss with you."

In the already decent-looking restaurant on the fourth floor, Li Wei finished the sumptuous dinner that Liang Yuzhi had carefully prepared for him. He hesitated slightly before speaking up. To be honest, he really wanted Liang Yuzhi to continue being in charge of the cooking; her skills were truly outstanding.

The straw mushroom and meat soup, in particular, is very helpful in boosting mental energy.

"Xiaowei, just tell me what you need. Your second aunt is still quite strong."

Under the dim candlelight, Liang Yuzhi's eyes flickered. Bringing back so many people today was enough to show that Li Wei and the others had done a great job outside. It would be a lie to say that she wasn't anxious, because even if others didn't know who Li Yue was, how could she not know?
She never considered Li Wei a worthy competitor; he was completely unaware of the power of the big boss.

In short, because of the distance, Liang Yuzhi did not know the specific details of today's battle, or even if she did know, what difference would it make? She was still under the control of the dictator's buff, while Li Yue was already a family member. How could she not be anxious?
“We discovered a large amount of supplies in the underground base over there, so Xiaoyue stayed there to dismantle the guards and ensure the safety of the personnel, preventing interference from superhumans or mutated creatures.”

"But Xiaoyue is ultimately just one person, and she can't be in two places at once to take charge of the security of the transportation. So, I'm really troubled right now."

Li Wei sighed and looked at Liang Yuzhi. The other party seemed to be looking forward to it, but did not make any move, as if she had him cornered. In fact, this matter was not hard to guess.

Since Li Yue is in charge of the security of the underground base, then who else but me can handle the security along the way?

Liang Yuzhi understood immediately: You little chick, you think you can outsmart me?

But unexpectedly, Li Wei suddenly changed the subject, "Before, with Xiaoyue's help, we killed a very powerful superhuman and got two universal gold cards. I gave one to Thomas and one to Leon. Now their strength has increased significantly, so the security for the transportation should be fine. The only thing that worries me is that Leon's two-handed greatsword is damaged. So I was thinking, Aunt, do you have any way to help him repair it?"

what!
Liang Yuzhi's pupils dilated slightly. "You son of a bitch, you little brat, you're messing with me!"

But what shocked her even more was that Li Yue, that bitch, had actually killed a five-star ability user.
day!
So Li Yue's injuries should have all healed?

Damn, this is even more intolerable, because she also has very serious internal injuries.

Now that Li Yue has made significant contributions and become a family member, Li Wei, this little chick, feels he can no longer suppress her. That's why he came back hoping she would step in and fight Li Yue, so he can reap the benefits.

Alas!
He seems quite intelligent, but he's just too naive.

And you're playing hard to get with me, dragging your feet?
See right through it!
Liang Yuzhi sneered inwardly. What experience or knowledge did she have? She could tell what kind of shit you were talking about the moment you raised your tail!

She immediately shook her head and said frankly, "No, I'm far inferior to Xiaoyue in smelting. How about I go to the underground base to replace Xiaoyue and let Xiaoyue come back to help with the repairs?"

Upon hearing this, Li Wei's face darkened instantly, as if he was about to explode with anger.

Hahaha!
Liang Yuzhi was very pleased. Little chick, your skills are still not enough.

"If that doesn't work, we could ask Xuanxuan to help. She's quite good at blacksmithing, and she should be able to fix it in three to five days at most. Or, I could temporarily take over Lyon's security for the transportation area for the next few days?"

Liang Yuzhi finally revealed her true intentions.

Of course she knew this was a lucrative opportunity, and during the journey, she might encounter some pleasant surprises. This was a crucial chance to shed the dictator's influence. Once she became a family member, she would be free to roam the world.

(End of this chapter)