Free Web NovelChapter 1908: Chapter 1901: The End of the Universe Is a Staff Position
Early the next morning, Zhang Menglong got up early and instructed everyone to start reopening the shops in the city. He took Banak to the entrance of the city to await the first batch of Dao Realm visitors. If all went as expected, these would be the future security captains of Illusion City.
"Brother Gu Xiao, who are we waiting for today? You mentioned some security recruits are coming? What does that mean, are they your friends?"
Banak had no idea about the Soul Dividing Pill matter, so he was completely unaware someone was coming today.
"You’ll find out soon," Zhang Menglong said mysteriously with a smile, "and I’ll give you a big surprise today. I’ll keep it under wraps for now; saying it would spoil the fun."
"Look, here they come!" Zhang Menglong pointed into the distance, where Labadie was leading a group of eight, all exuding unfathomable auras.
"Is it them!?" Although there were many Dao Realm experts in Fortress City, they were all part of the same circle. Even if they weren’t personally acquainted, they had at least heard of each other or crossed paths occasionally.
Banak even had some interactions with a couple of them.
They walked over with expressions of surprise. As seasoned veterans in this Endless Land, the city seemed rife with danger to them. The single question in their minds was, how was this city completed?
Setting aside how laborious building a city is—with how many attacks from Phantom Profound Beasts, and how often construction needs to be redone—a city rising out of nowhere couldn’t go unnoticed. Unless it appeared overnight!
Moreover, the city lacked walls, guards, or protective measures, thus exposed on the plains, making it an easy target for Phantom Profound Beasts.
They couldn’t understand!
"Labadie!" Zhang Menglong waved at him.
"This is Mr. Gu Xiao, whom I brought you to meet!" Labadie introduced.
Zhang Menglong’s youth surprised them, but upon seeing Banak at his side, they had to raise their evaluation of this young man; after all, not just anyone could earn the respectful treatment of a Dao Realm Martial Artist.
"It’s you!" One of the eight Dao Realm Martial Artists recognized Zhang Menglong; he had recently visited Zhang Menglong’s food stall, and the savory meat still lingered deliciously in his memory.
"Greetings, elder!" Zhang Menglong replied with a beaming smile.
"Brother Gu, let me introduce you. This is Mr. Kaido, Mr. Banang, and Mr. Dumas..." Labadie introduced each of the eight experts; Banang was the customer who had once crossed paths with Zhang Menglong, unexpectedly meeting him again.
"Everyone, don’t be too reserved; I’ll show you around the city!"
The eight followed them into the city, which had just been established, looking very spacious, but one thing intrigued them greatly.
In the Endless Land, even in Fortress City, everyone was constantly on high alert, and the longer without spatial shifts, the more vigilant they were.
However, in this Illusion City, every face bore a smile, devoid of any wariness or defense, as if this were a peaceful haven.
"Such a delightful aroma!" A few sniffed the air, noticing a street near the city entrance filled with rich fragrance—meat aroma!
"We’ll talk about the medicine matter later; you all came from afar, so let’s eat first!" Zhang Menglong led them to that street, which had a sign at its entrance: Yintai Street.
Suddenly, the eight Dao Realm Martial Artists were stunned; the street was lined with exquisite delicacies they’d never tasted before!
"Guobaorou! Meat?"
"Barbecue, with not just grilled meat, but fish and grilled vegetables too!"
"What’s KFC? And what are the Golden Arches?"
"Brother Pang’s Meat Crab Pot? Frog Gor? Haidilao?"
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Each shop had signs they couldn’t read, yet both the enticing advertisements and the food on the tables of dining guests made them swallow eagerly—such places had only appeared in their dreams.
"Can we really go in and eat?" they cautiously asked, for they knew Zhang Menglong’s meat wasn’t cheap. Hundreds of level nine Crystal Cores would only let them taste a little.
"Of course!" Zhang Menglong replied with a smile, "You’re all invited today; all expenses are on me, Gu Xiao. Enjoy, and we’ll talk after you eat!"
After speaking, Zhang Menglong found a milk tea shop to sit down and waited for them to eat their fill.
Instantly, the group became like ravenous wolves, rushing into each shop.
"This is too delicious! The texture is just incredible!"
"Millions of years! Millions of years, I say! Do you know how I got through those millions without eating meat?"
"Can I pack the remainder to go? I have my own takeaway boxes!"
"Oh my, this is so good!"
Even Dao Realm experts showed exaggerated expressions and reactions in the face of such culinary delight.
They ate for two full hours, reluctantly leaving the food street, feeling uneasy about Zhang Menglong’s hospitality, wondering if he’d have unreasonable requests afterward.
"Thank you, Mr. Gu Xiao, for your hospitality!"
"You’re welcome," Zhang Menglong said with a smile, "What do you think of my city?"
They paused, despite being engrossed in their meal earlier, remained alert. They noticed several Phantom Profound Beasts attempting to breach the city, yet when they reached the city’s edge, beams of light eliminated them.
Clearly, something within the city was protecting its safety!
Though they hadn’t encountered any spatial shifts, they could easily surmise that the city must have corresponding protective measures, or why would everyone be so relaxed? freewebnovёl.ƈom
"This city is fantastic!" they expressed genuinely.
"What if I invited you to join my city?" Zhang Menglong timely extended an olive branch.
"Well..." they hesitated.
They were all quite free-spirited and laid-back. Though Fortress City invited them and even offered free Soul Suppressants, they still refused.
Although the city was safe and had meat, losing their freedom to follow orders was something they were reluctant to do.
"You don’t need to decide immediately," Zhang Menglong said, handing them a planning sheet, "You can review Illusion City’s terms. Right now we’re recruiting directly, but later the threshold will be much higher!"
"One word of advice: while starting something new is great, at the universe’s end, it’s all about being established!"
