After dealing with Punk, everyone continued on to the Qing County Safe Zone.
They hurried back by six in the evening.
As soon as they reached the entrance, they saw Huo Yu and a few others waiting at the door, looking anxious.
Huo Yu saw the silhouette of Ye Chen and the rest and quickly rushed over.
"Brother Ye Chen, how could this happen! How could we let the monsters take over Qing County!" Huo Yu said anxiously.
Zhu Qiang asked curiously, "How did you guys know?"
"How did we know? The Monster Chat Room is almost buzzing with it. Qing County, Yu County, Xia County, they're all monster territories now! Brother Ye Chen, weren't you at the meeting!" Dongqing said.
"That's right, Brother Ye Chen! Those alliance leaders said some pretty harsh things, saying you have a problem, not taking back Qing County but instead going for the Aggregation District, why did you do it!"
Everyone chimed in, clearly not understanding Ye Chen's actions.
Ye Chen couldn't help but laugh, "Come on, let's go inside and I'll tell you."
Everyone returned to the Star Alliance meeting room and sat down.
"Brother Ye Chen, we worked so hard to take Qing County, and now we're just handing it over to the monsters , we're not willing!"
"Yeah, Brother Chen, we barely managed to establish this safe zone, having our own homeland. We've lived here for so long, are we really going to just give it away?" Zhang Haonan said, unwilling, with tears glistening in his eyes.
"Brother Chen, could you please talk to them so we don't have to go to the Aggregation District and can stay here in Qing County?"
Clearly, they were very reluctant to leave.
Everyone was talking over each other, and Zhu Qiang laughed out loud.
"Vice Alliance Leader Zhu, why are you laughing at a time , how can you be in the mood to laugh?"
Everyone was extremely anxious.
Ye Chen tapped on the table, and the crowd finally quieted down.
Ye Chen explained the situation to everyone.
"Wow, Brother Chen, you mean Profound Maiden is one of us!"
"Really, Brother Chen!"
Zhu Qiang snorted, "Of course it's true. From today on, not only Qing County, but the Aggregation District is also our territory!"
The hearts of everyone, finally relieved, let out a long breath.
"Then who stays here, and who goes?" Golden Pupil voiced the question on everyone's mind.
Everyone turned their gaze to Ye Chen, waiting for his response.
"What I have in mind is for Elder Huo Yu, Elder Golden Pupil, Elder Huangquan, and Elder Dongqing to stay here. At present, the alliance has a total of 2,800 Pet Tamers, leaving behind 1,400 people."
"All ordinary people and the Preparation Army will be brought over. I know that over in the Aggregation District, there's a more comprehensive living environment and complete training grounds. It's a bit better there than here. What do you think?" Ye Chen asked, looking at Huo Yu and the others.
Huo Yu thought for a moment, then spoke, "I don't see any problem. Since Profound Maiden is one of us, no other monsters will be here. Since Profound Maiden is on our side, we'll be quite safe living here, and they won't interfere with our monster hunting. In this way, our upgrade speed and environment will improve. I don't see anything wrong with it."
Dongqing and the others also nodded in agreement.
"Since everyone has agreed, tonight you'll organize who stays. The remaining people will head to the Aggregation District early tomorrow morning."
After the plan was discussed, Ye Chen and others returned to their rooms.
Having fought all day, they were quite tired, and returned directly to their own rooms.
At the same time, on the other side of the Taiping Mountain Range, in a village.
Several people approached the village chief, Zuoshangdiao, and respectfully said, "Boss, we've checked it all out. Across the mountain, there's only something called the Star Alliance, no Law Enforcement Alliance, no other forces, only this one power. However, the opposing force is quite strong, just a few LV20 or higher Pet Tamers, with about 2,000 in total."
Zuoshangdiao touched the thinning hair on his head and said, "Alright, looking at the strengths of both sides, we're at a disadvantage. Tomorrow, go to the other mountains and see the other chiefs, talk to them about this. If they agree, say that the day after tomorrow morning we'll take over the neighboring territory. I'm sure they've also seen today's info in the Monster Chat Room, and there's a 90% chance they'll agree."
"Yes, boss. But if they ask about dividing the territory?"
Zuoshangdiao rubbed his temples, "Just say we'll split it evenly, divide the territory among our forces."
With that, the person retreated.
Zuoshangdiao sat in his chair, looking at the ceiling. This Zuoshangdiao was actually an LV24 powerhouse.
Standing a bit away and looking at the wall behind Zuoshangdiao, you could see it was decorated entirely with ornamented skulls.
The next morning at seven, the safety zone courtyard was packed with people.
Last night, Zhang Haonan, Liang Yiqiang, and four others had already given instructions on the matters Ye Chen had arranged.
The people who were selected were already gathered here, having heard the news of moving to the Aggregation District.
There wasn't a trace of a smile on their faces.
Not that they were unhappy with the decision, just somewhat reluctant to leave a place they had lived in for so long.
Ordinary people and youth stood among the Pet Tamers, surrounded by Pet Tamers for protection.
Zhang Haonan, Liang Yiqiang, Li Xiangyang, Yang Ming, and Zhang Kang all chose to go with Ye Chen to the Aggregation District.
In contrast, Heaven-Devouring Tiger, Rakshasa, and Thundercloud were looking pleased.
They had lived in the Aggregation District for years, and returning to them was worth being happy about.
Heaven-Devouring Tiger cursed and said, "This time on the way back, we must show those brats from the Law Enforcement Alliance what's what. Acting all high and mighty every day, thinking they're all that. This time we'll show them why the flowers are red!"
Rakshasa snorted in agreement, "Indeed, especially that Minister of the Divine Martial Department. Once we're back, I'm personally going to give him a few slaps! Damn it, bullying us daily with their power! This time, we'll have a chance to bully them instead!"
Rakshasa and the others clearly had grievances against some leaders in the Aggregation District's Law Enforcement Alliance, and their words were filled with resentment.
"Is everyone here?" Ye Chen asked Zhang Haonan.
Ye Chen nodded, turned, and said, "Alright, let's go, move out!"
This time, they'll have to travel back on a coach bus. The journey is somewhat long, taking over half a day by car.
As they boarded the bus, everyone moved out in a mighty procession.
The ordinary people on the bus all turned to look back, gazing at the safety zone.
In their eyes and on their faces, there was evident reluctance.
Some even shed tears.