Chapter 165: Chapter 165

"Different paths do not make plans together." Even though Ma Can looked down on himself, Du You equally understood his own situation. The main task they failed to complete years ago, he had already accomplished.

His future was not confined within this world.

Du You got up to take his leave, "In that case, elder one, I shall be on my way. If I can achieve my goal, I might leave directly. If not, I will likely die outside and I shouldn’t be returning."

Du You had no plans to return here; this place was of no help to him. What was the point of coming back? To boast?

Of course, he was not that boring. Ma Can shook his head, as if looking at someone about to die.

Unexpectantly, as Du You was about to exit, a large group of people had surrounded the front door. "What’s going on? Are they planning to attack the Professionals’ Association?" Du You was alert. Updates are released by 𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭•𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙚•𝕟𝕖𝕥

Suddenly, a burly man jumped out, his level sixteen badge shining brightly.

"You are a Professional, right? Take me in, my strength can definitely help you obliterate all obstacles."

The burly man immediately knelt down, his hands held high with a scroll. The glow from the scroll suggested it was no ordinary item. "See, I have even prepared a slave scroll."

Du You was a bit stunned, who offered themselves as a slave willingly? What a strange custom.

"Hey, handsome, look over here. Don’t you think my figure’s nice? As long as you take me, I can fulfill any pose you request." Not too far off, a beautiful woman was teasing Du You.

If not for her obvious level fourteen tag, Du You would have thought she was a streetwalker.

A little girl somehow squeezed her way in, her hands tightly clenched. She spoke nervously and pitifully, "Big brother, take Tina in. You...you can do anything you want." She wore a pitiful expression, looking like she was about to cry.

However, don’t think I don’t see it, kiddo. You’re already level eight, a higher grade than me, Du You was yelling inwardly.

"Choose me, choose me! I’m a pharmacist. I am way more useful than they are." An old man behind was jumping excitedly. There you have it, another one level ten and above. Or should I say, everyone surrounding us was level ten and above.

"Do you dare question my authority? Come, let’s practice and see who is more powerful. Whoever wins gets to follow the boss."

Behind, two people had already drawn their weapons and were preparing to fight face-to-face.

"Wait, what exactly is happening? Am I really that popular?" Du You felt like a popular character in a cliched novel. Are people really scrambling to become slaves?

If these were ordinary folks, it’s another story. But these were all second-grade experts. What was all this about?

Just then, Ma Can came out from inside and yelled at the crowd, "What is all this about? Why are you gathering here? Do you want to die?" The power of the third-tier ignited, and the commotion instantly died down.

The burly man, the first to speak, remained kneeling, "Ma Can, sir, I just want to become this Professional’s slave. Is that not allowed?" The man’s audacity was unmistakable.

The woman paused her flirtatious advances but continued to cast seductive glances at Du You, showing no signs of stopping.

"I simply fancy this young man. Ma Can, sir, please don’t interfere with this matter."

Ma Can scoffed, "Get lost, all of you. This kid has a low level. He can’t even finish his mission, doesn’t heed warnings and is going to die out there. Do you think you have a chance at leaving with him?"

"What? Another low-level?" Many people’s faces turned pale at this news.

"Hmph, if you really wish to leave, wait until he comes back. Besides, one novice tier person will not have enough White Crystal Coins to take all of you away. Most of you here are second-tier. To bring you, he needs Red Crystal Coins."

So, there are Red Crystal Coins above White Crystal Coins? Du You mused to himself.

Once the crowd heard this, most of them left in disappointment. However, some continued to linger, apparently torn between listening to Ma Can’s advice.

"Handsome, I’ll wait for your return, and then we can go together. How does that sound?"

"Big brother, please bring Tina along. Tina will surely behave." The small girl was not of second-tier, so her chances were greater.

"Sigh, I have lost this opportunity and I don’t know how many more years I will have to wait. Do I even have another opportunity?" The burly man slowly stood from his kneeling position, his eyes darkening. It was the numbness that only repeated disappointments could bring.

"Ma Can, elder one, what exactly is happening? Why are they acting ?" Du You was fast becoming perplexed.

Ma Can snorted with derision, "What do you think is happening? Because this world is a world of despair. In this world, people live in fear of the future and face the possibility of extinction at any time. They don’t even have the chance to reach other cities."

"So, whenever a Professional turns up, they react this way. Although they will become slaves by following a Professional, they are able to leave this world of despair. Perhaps Earth is also filled with dangers, but it is still much better than this place." So that’s how it is.

Just how desperate is this world, causing its inhabitants to become numb with hopelessness. No wonder Ma Can seems so disinterested—he must also feel this sense of despair.

How much suffering must one endure before deciding they would rather be a slave than stay?

Anyway, why bother? Just focus on my own matters. I can’t even manage things on Earth; it’s not my place to get involved with other worlds, I am no savior.

"Well then, elder one, I’ll be on my way. Everyone, please clear the way. I am here only to complete my mission."

Du You saluted the surrounding crowd, and everyone made way without hesitation. When it came to Professionals, they were still slightly respectful.

Du You weaved through the crowd of disappointed people and headed for the town gate. Not long before he reached the gate, the ground began to shake. "What’s happening? Is this an earthquake?" Du You’s first instinct was to find a place to hide.

But then Du You realized that the people around remained expressionless. None of them were running about chaotically. Instead, they orderly took their places at some secured spots with either solid structures or open spaces. They weren’t panicking at all.

This must be the behavior of people who have experienced frequent earthquakes. Their city and buildings are also really sturdy, suffering no damage from the quake with very few things knocked off.