85: Moving to the inner city

“You and Uncle watched me grow up, and Pang Zi and I are good brothers. If I don’t help with something like this, am I even human?”

Shen Xi comforted the two elders, signaling them not to say such things anymore.

He deeply respected Pang Zi's parents.

When they were little, both families were poor, but Pang Zi's parents would often bring Shen Xi something good to eat, afraid he would go hungry.

After all, a growing boy eats his father out of house and home—this is an unchanging truth in any world.

“Oh, right, Uncle, Auntie, I came to see you this time because I have something to discuss with you.”

Shen Xi remembered the purpose of his visit and quickly spoke up.

Hearing this, Pang Zi’s expression changed.

He remembered very clearly why Shen Xi had been forced to leave Twenty-eighth City.

Could it be that Zhao Minsheng’s Senator father found out?

If that were the case, Shen Xi would be in trouble.

At this moment, Pang Zi wasn’t thinking about whether Shen Xi would bring trouble to his family; he was worried about whether Shen Xi himself would be in trouble.

A Senator, that was a big shot. With Shen Xi’s current situation, he was definitely no match for him.

“Xi Zi, you…”

Pang Zi opened his mouth, about to say something.

Shen Xi understood his brother’s personality and knew what he was thinking, giving him a look that said, “Don’t worry.”

Seeing this, Pang Zi didn’t bring up the matter again in front of his parents; it would only scare them.

“Xiao Xi, just say whatever you need to.”

Pang Zi’s mother said.

“It’s like this: I bought a house in the Inner City and wanted to invite you, Uncle and Auntie, to live in the Inner City with me. I wonder if you’d be willing.”

Shen Xi replied.

Hearing this, the eyes of Pang Zi's family lit up.

Willing? How could they not be willing!

The news of the beast tide had already spread like wildfire. Even scum like Yang Wei took advantage of this special time to commit all sorts of murders, arsons, and evil deeds, which showed just how chaotic the Outer City was now.

Almost everyone felt insecure, and many believed they wouldn’t live to see tomorrow.

Pang Zi’s family was no exception.

The beast tide was simply too terrifying.

Now, Shen Xi proposed that their family move to the Inner City. This wasn’t just a simple move; it was giving them a chance to survive.

If others knew, they would be willing to work like oxen and horses for Shen Xi just to get a qualification to live in the Inner City. One could imagine how important this matter was.

But now, Shen Xi was actually going to bring their family to the Inner City, which deeply moved the two elders.

“Xi Zi, you bought a house?”

Pang Zi asked, looking incredibly surprised.

He hadn't expected his brother to be so capable now, not only buying a house but buying a house in the Inner City?

One had to know that with their two families’ current income, let alone a house in the Inner City, they might not even be able to afford a house in the Outer City.

The slum was where the lowest-status people in the Outer City lived.

But after Shen Xi left Twenty-eighth City for a period, he returned completely transformed, to the point where Pang Zi couldn't see through him anymore.

“Yes, just good luck.”

“If Uncle and Auntie agree, we’ll pack our luggage today and go directly to the Inner City tomorrow.”

Shen Xi didn't show off in front of his brother; he simply stated a fact calmly.

“Do your dad and mom agree?”

Even with such a stroke of good fortune, Uncle Wang still didn't agree immediately, but instead sought the opinions of Shen Xi’s parents.

“Of course, they agree! They also said that I’ve grown up now, and I’ll probably spend less and less time at home in the future. Being able to live with old friends means they’ll have company every day!”

Shen Xi wasn't lying; these were indeed his parents' exact words.

The relationship between the elders of the two families was just like his and Pang Zi’s—they had known each other for decades.

“Then…”

Uncle Wang was still a bit hesitant, but he looked at his children and finally nodded: “Then thank you.”

As parents, what they cared about most were naturally their children.

If it were just Uncle Wang and Auntie Yang, they would have refused Shen Xi’s kind offer, but when they thought about the beast tide potentially threatening their children’s lives, they ultimately agreed.

“Alright, then I’ll go back immediately and tell my mom and dad this good news. Uncle, Auntie, you should also prepare. We’ll go to the Inner City tomorrow.”

Shen Xi didn’t linger any longer, standing up to take his leave.

Beside him, Pang Zi, seeing Shen Xi about to leave, offered to see him off.

Shen Xi saw this and didn't refuse. He knew that his brother sending him off was a pretense; he probably had something to say to him.

Sure enough, as soon as the two left the room, Pang Zi couldn't help but speak.

“Xi Zi, if Zhao Minsheng’s Senator father finds out you’re back this time, he definitely won’t let you go.”

Pang Zi’s face was filled with worry.

“I know!”

Shen Xi nodded.

Zhao Minsheng and the others were killed by the Two-Headed Sheep, and Shen Xi also went missing. To others, Shen Xi should have died at the hands of the Two-Headed Sheep.

But now that Shen Xi was back, this matter was different.

Everyone else died, and only he lived. What exactly happened at that time?

Even if it was just to understand the truth, Zhao Minsheng’s father would definitely find Shen Xi.

“Otherwise, why don’t you hide again! You just came back not long ago; maybe Zhao Minsheng’s father doesn’t know you’re back yet.”

Pang Zi suggested.

“Don’t worry, your brother is not the same as before. Even if Zhao Minsheng’s father comes knocking, I have a way to deal with it.”

Shen Xi grinned.

He had no guilt whatsoever regarding Zhao Minsheng’s death.

Firstly, he wasn’t the one who killed him.

Secondly, Zhao Minsheng deserved it. If he hadn’t disliked Shen Xi and come to the Outer City to block him, how would he have encountered the Two-Headed Sheep?

He ran away before because his lifespan was running out and he was afraid of implicating his family. But now, with his increased strength, he could live for another three years and had the ability to protect himself.

Moreover, Zhao Minsheng’s father was a Senator, but Shen Xi was also an Honorary cadre of Zhu Feng City. This identity alone could help him avoid many unnecessary troubles.

The status of a Senator was not much different from that of an Honorary cadre.

If Zhao Minsheng’s father wanted to make a move on him, he would have to consider whether this matter would provoke dissatisfaction from Zhu Feng City and thus trigger a conflict between the two cities.

This was not a minor matter that a small Senator could take responsibility for.

“Xi Zi, you really have changed.”

Pang Zi looked at Shen Xi with complicated eyes.

His brother, after leaving this time, seemed like a completely different person.

That kind of confidence was definitely not faked, but came from sufficient backing.