85: An unexpected strongman

“Oh, Brother Zhang Lü, my apologies for not recognizing you sooner!”

Ding Yuxuan entered the room with Wang Fujun and cupped his hands at Zhang Lü, who was spacing out on the sofa.

Zhang Lü seemed preoccupied. Seeing the two enter, he also stood up and exchanged a few polite words.

Wang Fujun sized him up. Zhang Lü looked to be in his thirties.

He didn't have the greasy look of a middle-aged man; he appeared taciturn and didn't seem like someone who would associate with them.

He felt a little wary, secretly gave Ding Yuxuan a look, and then said:

“I heard Brother Zhang Lü used to be a soldier. Shouldn't he share the same ideals as an upright gentleman like Captain Chen?”

In his words, he directly excluded himself from the category of upright gentlemen.

However, this was also true; everyone in this town knew that their management style and Chen Jianguo's were two extremes.

Chen Jianguo upheld the pre-apocalypse philosophy: everyone works together, and resources are distributed relatively evenly.

Of course, those who contributed more would receive more benefits, but they would also help the weaker ones.

But as Ding Yuxuan's strength gradually grew, he proposed that the strong should have more privileges.

This privilege wasn't about resource distribution; it was the privilege of how one lived.

Simply put, Professionals could lord over ordinary citizens; they could do anything to the weaker ones.

When people suddenly gain power, it's easy to get lost in it and forget their original intentions.

Therefore, relying on his philosophy and increasingly powerful strength, Ding Yuxuan gradually gathered a group of Professionals who were not weak.

They acted as they pleased, not openly falling out with Chen Jianguo's side, but secretly mocking the other side's pedantry as 'upright gentlemen.'

After Zhang Lü heard Wang Fujun speak, a smile appeared on his serious face:

“Brother Wang is joking. What era is this? Just enjoy each day as it comes.”

Wang Fujun glanced at him, seemingly surprised that he would say such a thing.

However, he still harbored a trace of wariness towards Zhang Lü.

Could this guy be a spy sent by Chen Jianguo's side?

Zhang Lü seemed to notice the hint of vigilance in the other's eyes and pointed to a young man at the door, saying:

“I know Brother Wang is wary of me. After all, I used to be too close to Chen Jianguo, but you can ask him why I joined you all.”

Wang Fujun waved his hands repeatedly, indicating that he didn't mean that.

However, his gaze still turned to the young man.

The man let out an “Ah,” then chuckled:

“Brother Wang, you don't know, Chen Jianguo probably wants to kill Brother Zhang now. Brother Zhang… did something to his daughter.”

Wang Fujun froze upon hearing this.

He naturally knew that Chen Jianguo had a very beautiful daughter.

But that was the other party's bottom line; even if they played dirty tricks, no one dared to touch that girl.

Zhang Lü, who seemed so righteous, actually did that to his daughter?

Zhang Lü was very satisfied with Wang Fujun's expression and also chuckled pervertedly:

“I have to say, Chen Jianguo's pearl is very tender, but it's a pity he came back too early.

Captain Chen is probably guarding his precious daughter at home right now.”

Ding Yuxuan suddenly frowned, looked at Zhang Lü, and said:

“Zhang Lü, although I believe you're not someone sent by their side, what you've done is too big. I'm afraid Chen Jianguo's side will completely fall out with us.”

He didn't say it explicitly, but his implication was that he dared not take on this big shot.

Wang Fujun, however, shook his head and said meaningfully:

“Brother Ding, you're being too cautious.

Why were we afraid of Chen Jianguo and his people before? Wasn't it just because they had a few Epic Classes, and they had two more people above Level 10 than us?

But now that Brother Zhang is here, our top-tier combat power is basically equal. If you can also tame that Bear King…”

He didn't finish, but the smile on his lips explained everything.

Ding Yuxuan was still hesitant, but Wang Fujun pressed his shoulder and gave him a look.

“Brother Ding, if you keep being indecisive, you won't seem like someone who can achieve great things.”

“Alright, then I'll go back and continue trying to tame that Bear King.

Brother Zhang Lü, you stay here for now. I'll host a welcoming dinner for you tonight.”

Before Ding Yuxuan could even take a step, he suddenly saw a young man with yellow hair rush in, shouting nervously:

“Brother Ding! That guy is here again! What should we do?”

Ding Yuxuan's expression changed. Just as he was about to say something, he suddenly saw Zhang Lü step forward:

“I'll go. I heard about this person this morning too. It's a good chance to warm up, so we'll have more energy to play tonight, right?”

Wang Fujun also stepped forward at this point and said to Ding Yuxuan:

“Your most important task right now is to tame that Bear King. Listen to me, use that item. Delays can lead to complications.

Brother Zhang and I will go first. If you're worried, you can come and see after you succeed.”

Ding Yuxuan's nervous mood immediately eased considerably. After a slight hesitation, he nodded gratefully to the two of them.

Watching Ding Yuxuan turn and leave the room, Wang Fujun made a gesture of invitation:

“Brother Zhang, today is our first time working together. Don't hold back, alright?”

Zhang Lü also smiled and nodded, then said:

“Brother Wang is joking. I've heard of your reputation for a long time.”

The two followed the yellow-haired young man from earlier, one after the other, heading towards the scene of the incident… Gu Qinghan watched the quickly assembling Professionals, his gaze icy.

These people weren't unaware of his purpose; they knew he was there to reclaim his belongings.

However, they still dared to rush at him.

“They're looking for death. You really can't stop them.”

Xiao Hei had already transformed into its combat form, and Gu Qinghan was sitting on its back.

Although it was a bit bumpy, Gu Qinghan had no other choice.

After all, he was just a squishy little target. Even with passive damage sharing, being hit by those ranged Professionals was still a bit troublesome.

This was also why he was so eager to reclaim the Bear King; that guy clearly had defensive abilities that could perfectly compensate for his weaknesses.

Gu Qinghan once again condensed a Bone Spear and launched it at some ranged Professionals who were constantly throwing skills at him from a distance.

Immediately, several of those who couldn't dodge in time let out screams, being directly pinned to the wall.

Two of them were only grazed, but they also found a severe burning sensation appearing in their wounds.

“Why isn't Master Ding here yet! Several people have already died!”

“Yeah, what kind of Class is this guy? Why is he so exaggerated?”

“I see Wang Fujun. Who is that next to him… It doesn't seem to be Master Ding!”

The voices of several Professionals quickly attracted the attention of those around them. Within a few minutes, they saw a huge Mutated Dog arrive with two people on its back.

“Zhang Lü? Isn't he with Chen Jianguo's side?”

“Yeah, why is he here?”

Listening to the discussions around him, Zhang Lü jumped to the ground, but he was too lazy to explain.

His gaze swept across the battlefield, only to see a figure in full armor, like a god of war, chopping down two Professionals with a large axe.

However, the surrounding Professionals had a numerical advantage and quickly focused fire, breaking the armor.

But what was revealed from the armor was not a human, but a skeleton with eyes burning with green flames!

“Is this the person who wants to snatch Brother Ding's things? He seems to have some skill.”

After saying this, Zhang Lü rushed forward without looking back.

Wang Fujun saw all of this and couldn't help but show a smile at the corner of his mouth.

Very good, what he needed was this kind of brawny, simple-minded thug.