Chapter 31: Your Base is Mine!

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"The new S-class is so arrogant! It's one thing to make Zhang Chao and Wang Lishuo his followers."

"But to say that even the God Gu should follow him? What arrogance!"

"Ridiculous! If he hadn't been born into a big family, he wouldn't be worth a thousandth of the God Gu!"

That post quickly sparked a heated discussion.

However, most of it was filled with anger and insults.

There were more female Auto Men than male ones, though there were quite a few of the latter too.

Apart from a small number of female Auto Men who already admired and liked Xu Gu, the rest couldn't stand the arrogant attitude of the newcomer.

On our turf, it's just fine that you, an outsider, are getting the top-tier rewards, but how dare you mock and provoke our genius?

Who do you think you are?

Of course, when they were cursing, they very mindfully used anonymity!

No one dared to actually offend Ren Dongyang.

The family background of the Ren family in the Provincial City was truly formidable, reportedly having several high-level S-class experts in the clan! Plus, some S-class experts of commoner origin affiliated with the Ren family!

It was a genuine giant!

Fear of retaliation!

Amidst the cursing, people couldn't help but sigh.

"Xia City is really about to undergo a change!"

"Ren Dongyang is only the first! After him, there will be other S-class people coming from big families!"

"The God Gu's fame is about to end! After all, he's just a commoner, and he can't compare to these S-classes with big families behind them!"

"He'll probably be jointly suppressed, and he might even lose his life, as there are too many wolves and too little meat! Less competition with one less S-class! Of course, if he really takes a side, things might be somewhat better!"

Some people couldn't help but feel a bit sorry for Xu Gu.

Compared to the greedy and arrogant outsiders, they eventually liked Xu Gu, who was one of their own, a bit more.

"But just a cleaning job, with a maximum hourly wage of 300 points! Teaming up to kill a Level 20 Elite Steel Beast doesn't come with such a high reward of points, right?"

"No wonder it's the Ren family's S-class! Really wealthy!"

"What's more, if you really side with Ren Dongyang, just the meeting gift could reach a maximum of one million points! One million points! Ten billion Star Coins! And it's cash! Even for Xu Gu, it's a huge fortune at the beginning!"

At the same time, everyone was amazed.

A big family is indeed a big family!

So damn rich!

No wonder they're so arrogant!

With so much money thrown around, those seeking allegiance might not be few!

"Master, that Ren Dongyang is really too much!" Lin Liu sent a message, informing Xu Gu of the matter, feeling very indignant on Xu Gu's behalf.

Both being S-class, how can he claim that his master qualifies to follow him? Who does he think he is!

Xu Gu naturally noticed the information on the forum.

He didn't care.

Just a little S-class!

The corner of his mouth curled up, carrying an indescribable smile, he said to Lin Liu, "He'll be crying soon."

Then he inquired about the factory relocation.

"It's almost done! Very soon! Teacher Lin Yuna is very capable, and only the final handover procedures remain."

Xu Gu nodded with satisfaction, "I've already spoken to Vice Chairman Xia An here in Xia City, if there's any problem, just contact her directly, no need to stand on ceremony."

He believed it wouldn't be long before Xia An also recognized the gap between them and voluntarily became his follower.

So, feel free to use her.

No fear of breaking her.

Xu Gu had some small expectations in his heart.

Once the primary arms factory was established, it would be equivalent to owning a mine! He could continuously earn points!

Annual net profit of millions of points!

It's really not a small number!

"Great!" Lin Liu was delighted and excited, but still asked, "With the deep foundation of the Ren family, Ren Dongyang being so domineering, it's likely he has already targeted you with this sudden provocation. Are you sure there will be no problem?"

"I have my own plans." Xu Gu replied.

Ending the communication, Xu Gu sent a message to Wang Lanlan, saying,

"Have your people contact Ren Dongyang and help him with the cleaning task."

"Sir? Are you trying to?" Wang Lanlan, who was looking after Xia An, hesitated.

"Seize the base." Xu Gu laughed, not hiding it.

For him, the hardest part about annihilating the Ascension Sect was not the battle with them, but not being able to find their location!

And now, Ren Dongyang recruiting people so publicly to clean the external field clearly meant he had found the base!

So, didn't that mean he found the base too?

Xu Gu sneered coldly.

Daring to speak and humiliate me, you'll soon cry aloud!

"Alright!" Wang Lanlan was thrilled. She just feared her own master was too honest and would be bullied by that bunch of despicable outsiders!

Now it seemed that if they weren't bullied by her master, they should have counted their blessings.

And they dare to speak and humiliate?

Courting death!

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Inside the hotel,

Xia An finally sobered up.

But she used the quilt to cover her head, feeling incredibly ashamed.

"Damn it! What did I do!"

"I actually thought about getting Xu Gu drunk! And then..."

"Really... how could I do such a thing!"

Xia An finally sobered up now.

She admitted that upon learning Xu Gu was the fierce man who slaughtered mechanical monsters in the wild, she got a bit carried away, impulsive, and lost her mind.

Knowing the huge gap between her and Xu Gu, she thought of employing some petty tricks.

After calming down, she realized just how absurdly she'd behaved.

Meanwhile, looking at her intact body, she felt a sense of loss.

She was drunk, yet Xu Gu did nothing...

Was her charm really that lacking? Or were Xu Gu's standards too high?

Her best friend, Wang Lanlan, sighed and advised, "Don't hold onto illusions anymore. We're not someone we can aspire to be with. Becoming his follower now is a pretty good choice."

"Follower." Xia An bit her lip, falling into deep silence.

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On the other side, Ren Dongyang looked proud, standing atop the highest building in Xia City, surveying the entire Xia City.

"My journey will start from Xia City."

A group of followers beside him quickly said, "Sir, you will ultimately be unrivaled in Nanhe Province!"

Ren Dongyang was very satisfied with their flattery, saying, "Did Xu Gu respond?"

"No. Probably unwilling but scared."

"Unwilling? He'll have to be willing! He'll change his mind soon enough." Ren Dongyang sneered.

As a fellow S-class, he had the capital to look down on other S-class!

The Ren family was his greatest capital!

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Three days later.

The Demon Hunting Team had the parts they made delivered to Xu Gu.

They had wanted to come personally, but Xu Gu rejected the offer.

Just Awakened for a day and able to annihilate a Beast Tide and slay a Lord, it was still too incredible for the world.

Meanwhile,

Wang Lanlan sent a message:

"Sir, Ren Dongyang and his people have made their move."

Xu Gu's eyes narrowed slightly, "They finally took action."

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