85: Section 85

“Leader, what’s wrong?”

“That old bastard Morgan actually told me to hand the Light and Shadow Society over to Mark!”

Fan Lü sounded frantic too. “How could this happen! The Light and Shadow Society was cultivated by you, Leader, with years of hard work, only to become what it is today. How could the City Lord...”

Charles looked like he was about to devour someone.

How could old man Morgan not know that Charles would be disgruntled after he passed the position to Mark?

Therefore, he had to strip Charles of his power and fully ensure Mark's succession.

Jing Yuan even tricked Charles into believing he'd be the Second-in-Command, but now Charles, without the Light and Shadow Society, was nothing!

“Leader, what should we do?”

Charles slammed his fist on the table and said viciously, “Mark! I want him dead!”

“But... who on Lighthouse can kill Mark? Jing Yuan, the only one whose combat power is comparable to his, is currently working for Mark!”

The thought of Jing Yuan made Charles even angrier.

That kid was playing him.

Fan Lü offered a suggestion from the side: “Leader, why don't we follow the previous plan and use Penny and 4277 as leverage to make Jing Yuan kill Mark.”

“A person like him probably just views those women as playthings. The mere Hall of Dawn is not enough to threaten him.”

“Then we kill the person he cares about...”

Charles raised his hand to stop Fan Lü from speaking. “Jing Yuan is harder to deal with than Mark. Ignore him for now; it will be easier for us to kill Mark directly.”

“Easier?”

“Yes! Our Captain Mark is a man of deep affection and loyalty! Imagine, if the woman he cares about goes to the Hall of Dawn, what will he choose?”

“The person Mark cares about?”

An idea struck Charles; his angry expression turned into a delighted one. “Ran Bing! Can't you all see it?”

Fan Lü was indeed slow on this point.

The strongest man on Lighthouse actually liked her!

“Tell me, if we arrange for Ran Bing to go to the Hall of Dawn, what will Mark do?”

“The Breeding Mission is the foremost of the three great laws; no one dares to violate it. Will Mark openly defy the three great laws for the sake of Ran Bing?”

Charles sneered, “Whether he dares to openly defy the three great laws or not, I will send Ran Bing into the Hall of Dawn! I want him to regret it for the rest of his life. I want him to know the consequence of opposing me!”

“Yes. Mark will definitely regret opposing the Leader.”

As Fan Lü spoke, a pair of slender jade hands stroked Charles's chest, and she said softly, “Leader, calm down. Let me help you change...”

...Lighthouse held a grand ceremony for the elders embarking on the Far-Away Journey.

Surrounded by the citizens of Lighthouse, five elders stepped onto the lift platform.

City Lord Morgan and Wilderness Hunter Commander Mark saw them off.

The two stood on the high platform. This level of honor, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the City Lord, was possessed only by Mark.

Even Charles could only watch from below.

Jing Yuan stood nearby, watching Charles's gloomy expression, knowing that this guy absolutely wouldn't let it go.

At this very moment, Charles's stomach was likely full of malice.

Jing Nan stood next to Charles and said emotionally, “The first time Teacher taught me how to use a gun feels like just yesterday. I never thought he'd reach the age for the Far-Away Journey. I hope he genuinely finds the truth.”

Hearing Jing Nan's words, Charles said with disdain, “Whether they find the truth or not, I don't know, but those few going to The Surface will save Lighthouse a few meals worth of rations.”

“Leader, you can eat carelessly, but you can't speak carelessly.”

“You and I both know what the Far-Away Journey signifies. Dying old geezers should be discarded. Lighthouse's Resources must be used on the living. The City Lord calculates this balance very clearly.”

“Oh? That doesn't sound like something the Leader of the Light and Shadow Society would say. Ah, I forgot you won't be the Leader in a few days.”

Jing Yuan listened to their conversation from the side and suddenly realized Jing Nan had a sharp tongue, hitting close to home.

But seeing Charles get rebutted was quite satisfying.

Chapter 87 Assembling the war blade

The Far-Away Journey was about to begin.

Mark looked at Instructor Elon reluctantly.

On Lighthouse, besides the people in the Wasteland Hunters team, many others were also Elon's students.

Seeing Elon embark on the Far-Away Journey, everyone's faces showed sadness and reluctance.

Seeing Mark's expression, which looked like he was about to cry, Elon patted Mark's shoulder, pulled him closer, and whispered, “Jing Yuan told me there are humans on The Surface. We still have a chance to survive. If that's true, my child, we might meet again!”

Mark was also shocked by Elon's words.

“My child, I am willing to embark on the Far-Away Journey for you!”

“Teacher!”

Mark looked heartbroken, but Elon appeared completely relaxed.

“Maybe we really can find the truth!”

Aside from Elon, the elders embarking on the Far-Away Journey showed determination, without the slightest fear.

As the elders descended via the lift platform.

The Long Journey Ceremony ended in an atmosphere that was both fervent and tragic.

Everyone knew well that this was merely to reduce resource consumption.

But no one would say it out loud like Charles did.

Of course, he only dared to say this to Jing Nan.

The ceremony ended, and the crowd dispersed.

The people from the Wasteland Hunters team left individually.

Ran Bing waited for Mark to come down from the stage and silently accompanied him as he left.

Jing Yuan watched the retreating figures of Mark and Ran Bing, then looked at Penny beside him and asked, “What is Ran Bing thinking now?”

“She has realized that her feelings for Mark are Love. As for what she's thinking, I wouldn't know.”

Jing Yuan looked at Penny. “What did you talk to her about?”

“Do you need to know about girl talk?”

Jing Yuan shook his head and walked back alongside Penny.

Penny whispered, “In the past couple of days, you've used your title as Deputy Captain to transfer many people from their original posts, and many have expressed dissatisfaction.”

“Let them be dissatisfied!”

Penny said worriedly, “These people have complex ties with the Law Enforcement Office and the City Defense Force. Your actions look like you are Purging Dissidents.”

“It's not 'like,' it is!” Facing Penny, Jing Yuan admitted it openly.

He was indeed Purging Dissidents.

Having people connected to the Light and Shadow Society and the City Defense Force remain in the team is a hidden danger; preparation is definitely necessary.

Not only personnel transfers, but Jing Yuan also arranged for trusted individuals to manage the distribution of gravity bodies, Weapons and Ammunition.

The gravity body Pilots were also reassigned.

Penny said with some concern, “Although Mark is about to succeed as City Lord, it hasn't been confirmed that you will necessarily take over as Wasteland Hunters Captain. Some people are already setting the pace and spreading rumors detrimental to you.”

“I will deal with that matter.” Jing Yuan smiled slightly at Penny, then asked a question: “Have you recently received a Mission Directive from the Hall of Dawn?”

“No.” Penny looked at Jing Yuan. “Did you receive one?”

“Neither did I!”

“What, are you thinking of going to the Hall of Dawn?”

Jing Yuan smiled faintly and said, “What are you thinking! If you receive a Mission Directive, be sure to tell me. Also, keep an eye on Ran Bing. If she receives a Hall of Dawn mission, tell me as well.”

“Understood, my Captain!”

After parting ways with Penny, Jing Yuan went to the Research Department.

At that moment, only Jessica was in the Research Department.

“Hi, Jessica!”

Seeing it was Jing Yuan, Jessica said with a smile, “What brings you here?”

“A couple of days ago, Lady Jing Nan promised to assemble a Plasma Light Blade for me. I came to check on it.”

Jessica thought for a moment, then smiled and said, “You've come at the perfect time.”

“What's up?”