Chapter 52: The Blaze Gang

Little White was released, and the tall man walked down alone, completely ignoring the threatening look in Little White's eyes.

"My name is Jon, one of the leaders of the Blaze Gang. A few days ago, I heard from the upper-class gentlemen that a new group of guests would arrive soon. I didn't expect you to come so quickly."

Jon took a few steps forward but didn't approach recklessly, maintaining a relatively safe distance. Zhao Kuo noticed a bulge at Jon's waist, likely a firearm. However, Jon's demeanor wasn't arrogant, and he spoke clearly, unlike a typical thug.

But even if he were a thug, so what? With Little White here, and both Zhao Kuo and Tang Yingying being second-tier professionals, ordinary people without heavy weapons posed no threat. Even if they did, Zhao Kuo had ​Super Potential Focus, so he was full of confidence.

Zhao Kuo looked at the tall Jon and asked, "Are you locals of the City of Tomorrow Station?"

Jon nodded. "I know you're players. It's mentioned in old records that every once in a while, a group of people who call themselves game players arrive at the City of Tomorrow. Here, players are also known as outsiders."

"You're the first of this batch to arrive here."

"The gentlemen upstairs originally wanted to prepare a welcome ceremony for you and clean up the station, but their administrative efficiency is too low. However, for us, this is a good thing."

Jon's words left Zhao Kuo somewhat puzzled.

Tang Yingying asked, "Uh, big brother... what exactly are you trying to say?"

It was clear that Tang Yingying hadn't been to the City of Tomorrow Station before—or if she had, she didn't have any related memories.

Jon fell silent for a moment, glanced at his subordinates on the second floor, and then turned back. "Every time outsiders arrive at the City of Tomorrow Station, an unprecedented battle breaks out. I grew up in the lower strata, in this filth, and I've been waiting for this opportunity—the chance to overthrow those arrogant, ignorant, and greedy gentlemen."

"I'd like to invite you to join the Blaze Gang and become its deputy leader."

Listening to Jon's words, Zhao Kuo began to understand. So, this was the game of the City of Tomorrow Station? A conflict between two major factions, where players could choose one side to fight for, and the winning faction's members would receive rewards.

That's... probably what it means, right?

But Zhao Kuo still wasn't sure. If that were the case, the gentlemen who held administrative power and influence seemed to be the stronger side. By accepting Jon's invitation to join the Blaze Gang, Zhao Kuo would naturally be at a disadvantage. After all, those seemingly flamboyant guys didn't look like they had much combat ability.

Zhao Kuo hesitated. He didn't have the awareness to fight for the lower-class civilians, as this was just a game at a subway station, with pre-designed characters. The game itself likely existed to entertain the station agents or even the station owner.

But as Zhao Kuo was considering, Jon took out a green vial from his pocket.

"The first arrival always gets preferential treatment, whether from the Blaze Gang or the bureaucrats. The bureaucrats can give you a lot of subway coins—maybe hundreds, maybe thousands. But the Blaze Gang can give you this." Jon shook the vial in his hand.

The liquid inside was a dangerous green, mixed with something like fluorescent powder, giving it a dreamlike appearance.

**[Primary Evolution Potion]**​

**[A potion crafted with special elements and rare materials, permanently increasing a player's random attributes by 2-5 points, with a chance to break through the player's attribute tier limit.]**​

**[Each player can only consume one evolution potion.]**​

A potion that could permanently increase attributes! Was this the Blaze Gang's confidence in opposing the upper-class gentlemen?

Zhao Kuo looked at the potion and asked, "This potion seems a bit low-level. Do you have more advanced ones?"

Jon put the potion back in his pocket and nodded. "Of course, but the materials needed to make higher-level potions are controlled by the upper class. To get the Doctor to create more advanced potions, we need a more detailed plan."

"Advanced potions can increase attributes by 8-12 points."

Hearing this, Zhao Kuo was shocked.

8-12 attribute points? This far exceeded his expectations. So far, his constitution attribute was only 17 points. If all these points were added to constitution, even Gu Shan would have to call him "Daddy Tank."

Of course, the attributes were randomly assigned, so it wouldn't all go to constitution.

But according to Jon, the reward for joining the upper class was likely just subway coins, ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand.

Even if it were a few thousand subway coins, it couldn't compare to these attribute points.

Zhao Kuo's eyes flickered as he asked, "Does everyone who joins the Blaze Gang have a chance to get an advanced potion?"

To his surprise, Jon shook his head. "The Doctor said only the first outsider to arrive at the station can obtain an advanced potion. Those who join the Blaze Gang later can only get primary potions. But I didn't expect two of you to arrive at the same time. How to allocate the potion will be up to the Doctor. If possible, I'm willing to give my potion to you."

Zhao Kuo and Tang Yingying had arrived at the same time, and there was only one advanced evolution potion as a reward. However, it seemed there was more than one advanced potion, but they had already been allocated.

This showed that the Blaze Gang had a detailed plan for the location where the advanced materials were stored, and they were almost certain of success.

8-12 random attribute points, with his luck value bonus, that would be a stable 12 random attribute points. It was too tempting.

Just as Zhao Kuo was about to agree, a commotion broke out upstairs.

"Big Brother Jon, these outsiders don't seem like much. The advanced potion is so precious—it could create a super warrior. And why should you give away your potion? The Doctor said only one would be given as a reward, right?"

The speaker was a girl with short pink hair, a slim figure, and delicate features. Her face was smeared with some paint, giving her a rebellious look.

Jon didn't respond to her but instead said seriously, "I hope you two can help us."

Looking at Jon's sincere expression, Zhao Kuo smiled. "Of course, speaking up for the lower class is our responsibility. Moreover, with such generous rewards, Big Brother Jon is too kind."

With that, Zhao Kuo stepped off the subway and shook Jon's large, rough hand.

**[Congratulations, player Zhao Kuo, for being the first to arrive at the Eternal Station. You will receive a carefully selected gift from a special entity. Please keep moving forward!]**​

**[Congratulations, you have obtained a special gift package x1.]**​

Eternal Station? This station is called Eternal Station, not City of Tomorrow Station?

Zhao Kuo's heart skipped a beat, and his gaze toward Jon deepened.