Just Liu Yun's initial leap into the beast horde shocked countless onlookers. The only camera was set up at the entrance to Monster Town, and Liu Yun's willingness to show off his skills was naturally self-evident.
"Hmph, he's setting a price! How could he be a Psycher Master?"
At the Dojo of Limits, Zhuge Tao, who had received the message, watched the recording several times before speaking.
Wu Tong, beside him, was also in shock. He hadn't expected Liu Yun's return this time to bring such a massive change.
"If he truly possesses such strength, our previous idea of simply having him return won't work! The HR Alliance and the Thunder God Martial Hall will definitely interfere in this matter; they'll go crazy for him! The HR Alliance is also increasingly looking for agents in China and will absolutely not sit idly by while a High-level War General Psycher Master is available."
Wu Tong calmly analyzed the situation. Previously, it seemed possible to have Liu Yun return at a low cost, as if nothing had happened.
If Liu Yun's Physical Body combat strength is that of an Elementary War General, and his Psycher Master strength is two stages higher than his Physical Body strength, then Liu Yun must be a High-level War General Psycher Master.
But now that Liu Yun has displayed such extraordinary strength, the other factions will undoubtedly spare no expense to poach him. In Liu Yun's situation, loyalty is not a factor, and he will certainly be swayed by others.
"Then we'll also make an offer! No matter the cost, we must keep Liu Yun."
Zhuge Tao stood up. He would no longer manage affairs here; he had other tasks, leaving only this instruction.
Meanwhile, at the Thunder God Martial Hall, a burly man in purple was staring blankly at Liu Yun's personal information. The data they had collected was very detailed, including what Chinese medicine Liu Yun had bought, which they had investigated thoroughly.
"What's going on? He bought Chinese medicine? Buy me the exact same Chinese medicine he bought."
He leaned back in his chair and instructed. The burly man in purple was powerfully built, but his mind was meticulous. He wanted to know how Liu Yun had achieved his comeback.
His subordinates immediately went to buy the medicine. It seemed that the Chinese medicine would be studied by them for a period, especially the kind Liu Yun bought.
"Also, find out what Liu Yun's preferences were before. We must snatch this powerful Martial Artist from the Dojo of Limits."
He watched his subordinate about to leave and immediately gave another instruction. Clearly, such people are quite difficult to deal with because they know how to use the information they possess to understand every event they encounter to the greatest extent.
At the HR Alliance, across a vast ocean, a blonde, blue-eyed Westerner on the display screen was still very excited.
"We've seen the latest data. Without a doubt, Liu Yun is the most suitable person for our plan! He was once abandoned by mainstream society, harbors resentment, and now possesses great power."
Outside the display screen, the blonde woman frowned and said,
"Currently, the competition is fierce. I think the cost of acquiring this person will be several times higher than his value."
The woman's prediction was extremely accurate. Once the bidding started, it would be difficult to say how high the final price would be.
"Spare no expense, acquire 'Liu Yun' as if you were recruiting a God of War-level Martial Artist!"
They directly raised the value to that of a God of War-level individual. This also reflected the HR Alliance's urgent need to find more power in China, thus they made a firm decision to offer all possible costs.
They even gave this woman a high level of authorization, and she could be considered to have gained some advantage.
"Good! Then Agent Smith, rest assured! I will definitely secure this person."
The blonde woman smiled slightly, swept her long hair back, revealing a hint of charming allure, looking as if she had Liu Yun completely figured out.
Liu Yun might have anticipated some of this, but he couldn't imagine that these people would be so frantic, even starting to ponder how Liu Yun had healed his body and gained such immense power.
Liu Yun entered Monster Town and quickly killed several monsters, moving deeper into the town.
There were many monsters in this town, but mainly three types: the "Shadow Cat" which excelled in speed, the "Iron-Fur Boar" which charged with brute force, and the "Tiger Mastiff Dog" which had a relatively balanced speed and strength.
Liu Yun walked through the ruins, long saber in hand, encountering the charging Iron-Fur Boar most frequently. As he passed by the ruins of a two-story building, an Iron-Fur Boar with huge iron-like bristles, a body comparable to a small elephant, rumbled towards him. Its short, thick snout was almost scraping the ground, and its eyes gleamed with wild ferocity, like a moving steel fortress, charging with an indomitable brute force that could uproot mountains and fell trees.
However, facing this seemingly unstoppable charge, Liu Yun remained exceptionally calm.
He shifted his body slightly, his footsteps light as he leaped between the ruins, seemingly blending with the surroundings, perfectly avoiding the Iron-Fur Boar's initial charge, which was strong enough to collapse walls. Immediately after, Liu Yun's figure shot forward like a pouncing leopard, the long saber in his hand glinting with cold light, instantly cutting through the air and striking directly at the Iron-Fur Boar's vital point.
"Swish!" With one strike, it was as if a bamboo was split. The Iron-Fur Boar's seemingly impregnable defense instantly crumbled under Liu Yun's precise saber technique.
Blood gushed out, and its massive body let out a deafening howl of pain, but ultimately, it collapsed powerlessly among the ruins, unable to move again.
The surrounding air seemed to solidify at that moment, all sounds vanished, leaving only Liu Yun's steady breathing and the distant low growls of other monsters, born of fear. He stood there, his battle saber unstained by blood, his gaze cold and resolute, as if what he had just accomplished was merely a trivial matter.
"Hmph, still too simple!"
With a casual flick, Liu Yun killed several Shadow Cats that had been lurking in the shadows and suddenly pounced. His long saber remained unstained by blood, which showed it was truly a treasure.
He didn't want to waste time on such ineffective trials. From the beginning, he had been searching for a suitable place to establish a base. The town was a scene of deathly silence and desolation.
Along the streets, buildings were dilapidated, some torn apart by monster claws, revealing twisted steel skeletons; others were engulfed by flames, leaving only charred ruins. The air was filled with a pungent smell of smoke and an indescribable stench, a mixture of monsters and despair.
Amidst the chaotic scene, Liu Yun's gaze was suddenly drawn to a half-collapsed subway entrance. The subway entrance was partially buried under the ruins, like a gateway to another world, both dangerous and tempting.
"This used to be a residential area. It was breached by monsters during a beast tide and has since become an inauspicious place. Especially in the subway, that's where the last sheltering civilians were all devoured."
He said this as he looked at the subway entrance, but he walked in without hesitation. As he went deeper, the surrounding air became colder and more humid, and occasionally, distant monster growls could be heard, sending shivers down one's spine.
Following the subway tracks, Liu Yun traversed one dark section after another until their eyes lit up—ahead was a relatively open space, an abandoned factory. The factory's main gate was ajar, and the faint light filtering in from outside barely illuminated the interior. Most of the machinery was rusted, and the production lines had long ceased operation, but the factory's structure remained sturdy, providing them with a rare shelter and a potential base.
Inside the factory, although covered in dust and cobwebs, several key areas such as warehouses and offices were still usable. Liu Yun looked around, a preliminary plan already forming in his mind. He understood that in this world ravaged by monsters, a stable base was crucial for their survival and development.
"Indeed, just as the intelligence reported, there's a lost factory here!"
Liu Yun's presence here was no accident; he had thoroughly investigated all intelligence about this town. At the same time, the crystal pendant on his chest suddenly glowed and flew up.
"A very rudimentary primitive industrial site, can be used as an Elementary base!"
The crystal ball gave this assessment. Liu Yun was overjoyed. Could the abandoned factories left behind on Earth, with its incredibly poor technological level, really be utilized?
"Is that true? My calculations are indeed correct?"
He was still a bit apprehensive, but the crystal radiated a brilliant light, illuminating all decay. After a tremor, the entire factory's power was restored, and even some undamaged machines began to operate.
"No need to worry. After rapid modification, this place will be able to produce Elementary auxiliary combat robots, and even starships!"
The technology within this crystal was incredible, and with the industrial ruins here as a foundation, a reliable Elementary base could be immediately established. Moreover, the machines were already operating and had produced a robot capable of firing lasers!