"Whoa, what the hell?"

Lu Feng was dumbfounded, looking at the orderly lineup and enthusiastic smiles in front of him, he couldn't help but be taken aback. If it weren't for the wrong occasion and atmosphere, he instinctively wanted to wave his hand to switch them out...

Having been a tool for so long, suddenly turning into the master brought a kind of indescribable pleasure.

Forgetting the hardships and bitterness of the past, Lu Feng grinned, suddenly wanting to mimic the navy and pull out a spirit injector stick to boost morale.

"Hey, not bad, not bad at all, keep up the good work!" Lu Feng patted the shoulders of the cattle and horses, overjoyed.

From head to tail, and tail to head, he enjoyed it thoroughly.

Is this what it's like to be the boss?

I love it!

However, as they brushed past each other, Slan in the crowd, who was originally unfazed, couldn't help but pause, his body instinctively tensed as he looked at Lu Feng's arm.

To be precise, at the tattoo.

A glance, and his gaze quickly withdrew.

Lu Feng's steps halted slightly, noticing his expression, he understood: "Seen it before?"

"Heard of it, but not much."

Slan replied, with a touch of sentiment behind his superficial smile: "Anyway, it doesn't matter, Red Country trading with the devil isn't the first or second time, besides, a devil with money is cuter than an angel... But people like you, can you actually retire alive?"

"Lucky." Lu Feng shrugged.

The two didn't say much more, after lighting a cigarette for each other, they said a pleasant meeting and ended the topic.

These days, Central Earth has become a quagmire, with the Federation Empire alternating performances, the Nine Cities and Four Countries are nothing more than stages for them to fight to the death. Dignity is out of the question, and sovereignty even less so. In the endless wars, choices for Central Earth people often boil down to lying down waiting to die or picking up a gun to seek survival.

In the days of the old Sacrificial King, everyone could still unite with some sense of homeland sentiment, but after the new king ascended the throne, he treated his subjects like cattle, even renting out vital legacies and forces like the Returning Home Knight Order for profit...

There's no point in the grudges between toolmen and toolmen that don't even touch sides.

If killing and arson are to be treated as work, then after hours, put down the gun and forget about the work content.

"Finally, let me reiterate your tasks."

Ji Jue stood in front of the carriage, speaking slowly: "Simple and straightforward attack and extermination, leave no one alive, take no prisoners, do not accept surrenders, and the loot will be split fifty-fifty, if you don't need your share, I can buy it back at a discount.

As for these tools, consider them gifts for you, if there's a need later, feel free to contact me, as regular customers, I can give you a discount."

Behind him, the carriage opened, and heavy iron boxes were moved out, opened to reveal brand-new firearms, and even specially crafted armor and bulletproof vests.

Quickly, everything was distributed.

The majority of it was protective gear and firearms designed for ordinary people, the Chosen Ones didn't even spare a glance, but very soon, their eyes couldn't be moved away from the piles of Alchemy Bullets.

And once they noticed the inscriptions, spiritual circuits, and structures on the firearms, they couldn't remain reserved any longer, obediently lining up and opening their pockets to store everything.

What a joke, anything with the Taiyi Ring attached to it would instantly skyrocket to a ridiculous price.

It's insane.

Don't mention the firearms, even the basic spiritually treated and strengthened standard Alchemy Bullet costs thousands each, not to mention this exclusive Mercury Armor-Piercing Bullet combined with unique Fluid Alchemy...

No matter how tough someone is, after witnessing Ji Jue casually demonstrating the power on an armor plate, they'd become as flexible as if they've practiced ballet for generations.

Not a single one remained reserved.

A joke, everyone's out here as mercenaries, no such luxury! It's all about living a drifting life, worshipping a godfather, right?

Besides, if you don't take it, and I don't take it, how will the boss take his spoils?

If you're not serious, and I'm not serious, how will the boss's enemies be wiped out?!"

The boss is generous! May the boss stay healthy! May the boss live forever!

Especially Old Tang among them, who snatched six guns, wrapped in bullet chains, with a string of grenades hanging behind his butt... Looking less like a mercenary, more like someone going home to start a business.

In the end, Ji Jue specifically pulled out a box, took out a specially reinforced anti-materiel sniper rifle he'd worked on before, and tossed it into Lu Feng's arms.

"Here, this is for you."

Along with it, two boxes of tightly packed bullets: "I put some serious stuff in there, better be careful when you use it."

Lu Feng pulled one out, bringing it to his eyes.

The thumb-thick bullet was as long as a palm, the sharp bullet head composed by Ji Jue from pure Spiritual Crystal, like a crystal, and sealed within was a tiny irregular iron piece, which in a moment's daze, seemed alive, slightly moving, with capillary blood vessel-like fine crimson wandering through the iron piece and crystal, silently pulsating.

The sound of gasps filled the air.

Everyone present, to a person, stepped back in unison, moving aside to create distance.

Instinctively, skin crawling with fright.

What the hell is this?!

Such terrifying fierceness and malice...

Especially the group at scene, their expressions as if they'd seen a ghost, feeling itchy all over — such pure Superior Essence, the aura of not just the group but Slaughter!

Especially Slan, after not seeing Ji Jue's fierce stuff since last time, now looked particularly alert.

Damn, I almost forgot this guy is an Ember!

After the fight, could it be that he'll be regarded as an invaluable talent?!

"Ah, don't worry, I've already rendered it harmless."

Ji Jue smiled as always, pulling a dozen magazines from his pocket: "I'm also offering trial packs. Everyone, please give me feedback after using them. When the finished products are out, I can give out a few more. If you want to purchase, as friends, the price is negotiable."

For a moment, countless eyes gleamed brightly.

"Really, godfather?!"

"Give me some, give me some!"

"Boss Ji, you know, I lost my mother since I was a child..."

"If you don't mind..."

Even someone as cautious as Slan couldn't resist Ji Jue's sugar-coated offensive. After a series of hesitations, he accepted it with reluctance.

With money in place, people work hard!

After another wave of free gifts, the morale visibly soared once more.

However, as the commotion in the distant settlement grew, and cars began to drive out of the gate, Old Lin became increasingly anxious: "When are we starting?"

"No rush, wait for the signal."

Ji Jue smiled, giving a final reminder: "Everyone, check your identification bracelets. Once the bracelet is damaged, evacuate immediately, no hesitation."

Seeing Ji Jue's serious demeanor, Slan looked down and fiddled with the rubber bracelet on his wrist, expressing doubt: What's the use of this thing?

"You'd better heed the advice."

Old Tang reminded him, slipping several bracelets onto each arm in one go, fearing the identification might fail.

Otherwise, when a grenade with legs comes at you, hoping it's a friendly might end with cold dishes, and only the village seat is warm.

Boom!

Without warning, a dull sound echoed from the distant darkness of the night.

The previously humid air now grew even colder. Accompanied by the approaching thunder, a faint electric light suddenly spread across the sky, rolling in with the gale and dark clouds.

In that instant, the final dim lights in the temporary camp were extinguished by Ji Jue's hand.

In the darkness, everyone quickly scattered.

In the fleeting flashes of electricity, only the armored modified vehicles, having extinguished their lights, sped towards the distant settlement under the cover of darkness and thunder!

Before that, though...

"—Let's start with a greeting, shall we?"

Ji Jue raised his hand and snapped his fingers.

Between the intermittent thunder, the crisp sound suddenly spread, rousing countless tiny noises throughout the camp. In the center of the empty camp, the contents of the opened boxes all began to tremble simultaneously.

It was as if they had awakened from a command, granted new life.

Metallic glimmers flickered and spread, with friction sounds incessant. Shortly after, hundreds of silver flying birds unfolded their wings and soared into the sky with a piercing hum from their propellers!

Amid the intense electromagnetic interference and thunderstorm, they ascended into the sky against the increasingly heavy rain, dispersing without any need for operations or commands, splitting into several teams and zooming toward the distant settlement.

The distance of dozens of kilometers was covered in just a short half-minute, courtesy of the overloaded operation of their modified motors.

All that remained was an ear-piercing sound.

Showing no attempt to conceal themselves.

They flew over high walls, crossed guard posts, rushed into the town, swept through the settlement, and overlooked its hustle and chaos. Amid the torrential rain, countless people looked up in shock.

Some remained stunned in place, while many others' faces drastically changed.

Where did these drones come from?

In such a season of heavy magnetic disruption, how could drones still fly? Why were they hovering overhead...

"Enemy attack!!!"

Desperate cries rose and fell, as some raised their guns attempting to aim, but couldn't lock onto the targets, not even having time to fetch interference guns.

From the crowd, a person suddenly waved, immediately drawing electric light from the clouds, striking swiftly to reduce a dozen drones to charred remnants.

Others showcased their own methods, techniques varied...

But alas, it was too late.

Ji Jue lowered his eyes, watching the illusionary image stitched from the drone's perspective, marking spiritual reactions and numerous threat targets.

With the other hand, he raised it, gesturing to those behind him.

Underneath the heavy rainproof cloth, a colossal figure suddenly stood. As mechanical joints rotated and structures shifted, sharp edges tore through the flimsy covering, revealing a massive steel spider crawling out from its dormant state, its multi-lensed eyes formed by glowing indicators flashing red.

With eight limbs moving seamlessly, it easily climbed up between rocks, securing itself.

And then, upon its back, a manic thirty-two rocket launcher pod began to madly launch its vicious lights. Meteors rose from the ground, traversing the sky, and descended from above!

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