Chapter 707: Chapter 707: Rumors Abound
Shen Mo and Bai Youwei were surprised. It took them a few seconds to react. There was indeed a small-time thief nicknamed Monkey who had stolen the clay props from Tan Xiao and Chang Weicai.
Shen Mo picked up the two pieces of gray clay and weighed them in his hand.
When these two pieces of clay were stolen, one had 9 uses left, the other had 8. But now, one had only 2 uses left, and the other just 1.
How did Monkey use them? From 17 uses, they were down to just 3! Weren’t his injuries too frequent?
“Did you encounter Monkey?” Shen Mo asked Tan Xiao.
“No! But I ran into my brother Shan!” Tan Xiao excitedly pushed the sturdy man standing behind him to the front of Shen Mo and Bai Youwei, introducing, “This is Brother Shan, his real name is Hu Dashan! My good buddy! We’ve known each other since we were kids, we’re really close!”
Bai Youwei asked, seeming puzzled: “He looks at least 10 years older than you, how did you guys share one pair of pants in your youth?”
Tan Xiao chuckled, “I was just using a figure of speech to describe our close relationship…”
The man called Hu Dashan also laughed, introducing himself, “We originally lived in Taizhou. Thanks to you two, Taizhou is now completely free of those dangerous games! I heard that the base here is recruiting citizens, so a few of us brothers specially came over from Taizhou, if needed, you can consider us…”
“We’re all on the same side! What’s there to consider?!” Tan Xiao patted his chest promisingly, “Rest assured! We’ll definitely recruit you first!”
Then turned to Shen Mo and Bai Youwei: “Brother Mo, Sister Wei, I’m not boasting! These brothers of mine are top-notch when it comes to fighting! And they are loyal and righteous as well! See, the clay is the best proof!”
Hu Dashan’s smile became even more pleasing, “That’s right, we have a guy named Monkey in our team, the clay was his. If we knew it was stolen from you guys, we would’ve returned it much earlier.”
Shen Mo and Bai Youwei understood.
This was their way of showing loyalty through the clay.
The clay…only 3 uses were left…
Shen Mo pondered for a moment before speaking: “The date of the first battle is still a while away. You guys can stay in the Headquarters Building for some training first. We will contact you when we need to recruit.”
“Yes, yes, yes! Train first!” Tan Xiao said to Hu Dashan, “You can train with me, I’ve been practicing some new moves recently! They’re really cool!”
A glimmer of disappointment flashed through Hu Dashan’s eyes.
Bai Youwei noticed it, her lips curling into a smile as she slowly spoke: “There’s no rush, you can take your time to train your martial arts. Because in this battle, one of us will exercise the right to surrender, and we won’t need citizens to fight. The real participation will be in the battle after.”
“I see…” Hu Dashan forced a smile, “That’s also good… We’ll have plenty of time to prepare.”
“Let’s go! Let’s go drink!” Tan Xiao wrapped his arm around Hu Dashan’s shoulder, highly spirited, “Tell me how you ended up in Taizhou! Why didn’t you bring me along…”
The two turned and walked into the crowd.
Bai Youwei and Shen Mo glanced at each other.
“What benefit is there to volunteering to be a citizen?” Shen Mo asked, feeling perplexed.
Bai Youwei also couldn’t understand.
Although the citizens can share the fruits of victory when the king is victorious, the risks involved are unpredictable, and… isn’t it a bit too early to submit to someone now?
At that moment, Ya Chaohui who was quietly drinking on the side spoke up: “It probably has something to do with the recent rumors circulating around the base.”
Bai Youwei and Shen Mo turned to look at him, asking: “What rumors?”
“There are all sorts of rumors.” Ya Chaohui responded with a dull expression, “Some rumors say that the victorious citizens and the king will gain an Immortal Body, some rumors say that the citizens will be allotted their own territory, there are also rumors that… citizens can usurp the throne and replace the king after the war.”