134: develop farm

There was nothing more shocking than so many people dying in front of him simultaneously due to a failed Awakening.

Moreover, these people were already cowards who didn't dare to take the Awakening Fluid.

As a result, they became even more hesitant and didn't dare to step forward.

Some even began to secretly plot their escape.

To leave this seemingly peaceful and quiet, yet actually very dangerous place.

Just then, Steven stepped forward and said, "I am willing to be a laborer here."

"However, I hope you can clearly explain how exactly one can obtain a bottle of Awakening Fluid."

Having been fed too many empty promises, Steven had become vigilant.

Could Ouro merely be trying to exploit their labor for free?

Although this conclusion was incredibly ridiculous.

After all, the value of all of them combined probably couldn't compare to the bucket of Awakening Fluid Ouro had poured away.

Seeing that everyone had finally asked the most crucial question, Ouro smiled slightly and said,

"As I said, obtaining Awakening Fluid here will be very simple."

"Work diligently for one month, and you can get a bottle of Awakening Fluid."

"Work diligently for three months, and you can get a bottle of Awakening Fluid plus a bottle of Dawn No. 1 Nutrient Potion."

"Work diligently for one year, and you can get one opportunity for a 100% successful Awakening!"

"With such simple conditions, I believe no one will find it difficult."

Pausing, Ouro said to Steven, who had been the first to step forward, "What is your name?"

Steven was stunned, not knowing why Ouro asked that, but out of instinct, he immediately replied,

"Merciful Farm Master, my name is Steven."

Ouro nodded approvingly and said, "You've performed very well."

"Tiger King is incredibly benevolent and never stingy with bestowing favors upon his subordinates."

"As the first one to step forward and show support, you will be rewarded with an early opportunity to experience a 100% successful Awakening."

"Of course, this opportunity is merely advanced."

"You will still have to work here for a full year afterward."

"I wonder if you are willing to accept the Tiger King's grace."

At these words, the entire place was once again in an uproar.

Not only the incredibly simple conditions for obtaining Awakening Fluid.

But also the opportunity for a 100% successful Awakening.

Combined, they were incredibly tempting.

Especially Steven, who immediately knelt down, slowly moving on all fours, to Ouro's front.

Without hesitation, he kissed Ouro's shoe, fawningly saying,

"Merciful Farm Master, of course I am willing to accept this opportunity."

"For the next year, I will definitely work hard here."

"No, three years, I will work hard here for the next three years."

This was simply too good to be true, how could Steven refuse?

A 100% chance of successful Awakening?

After just witnessing several people fail their Awakening and die instantly.

This opportunity was nothing short of an angel's salvation, making everyone's hearts stir.

Especially since one only needed to work diligently on the farm for a year to get such a great opportunity.

Such generous conditions made it impossible for anyone to resist.

Seeing Steven agree, Ouro smiled and said, "Steven, you need to be clear about one thing."

"The reason you are able to get this opportunity is the Tiger King's benevolence, not mine."

"I am merely a subordinate acting on the Tiger King's orders."

"The Tiger King is the true master of this land."

"But don't worry, the Tiger King is incredibly benevolent."

"As long as you follow the Tiger King diligently and don't slack off."

"You will obtain unimaginable wealth."

Ouro dared not claim such a great merit.

In fact, he also somewhat didn't understand Lin Tianwei's actions.

He originally thought Lin Tianwei wanted to trick people into becoming food.

But he didn't expect that Lin Tianwei only intended to use them to cultivate farmland.

To develop agriculture.

However, Lin Tianwei's orders didn't need to be understood.

Ouro only needed to execute them diligently.

As long as he did a good job.

It would be a sure thing to earn a 100% Awakening opportunity for his wife and daughter by then.

Most importantly, he would also gain Lin Tianwei's protection.

This protection, seemingly worthless and unimportant.

Was actually the most precious thing.

In this world on the verge of mutation, finding a completely safe piece of land was extremely difficult.

Only on this farm, under Lin Tianwei's protection, could Ouro live in peace of mind.

Hearing Ouro's words, Steven knelt down again and prayed to the void:

"Thank you for your benevolence, Tiger King. Steven will definitely work hard to repay your grace."

..."Thank you for your benevolence, Tiger King. Steven will definitely work hard to repay your grace."

Ouro nodded with satisfaction.

After this series of actions, not only Steven, but everyone else was also moved.

The reason they hadn't acted yet was simply that they were still waiting.

Waiting.

Waiting for Steven's Awakening result.

Under normal circumstances, the success rate of Awakening was only 5%.

Even with the Dawn No. 1 Nutrient Potion, the success rate was only 30%.

If Steven could successfully Awaken, it would at least prove that the so-called Tiger King possessed the ability to multiply the success rate of Awakening.

Just for this ability alone, it was enough to make them eager.

Among the crowd.

Eric, however, frowned.

He was actually an official.

The reason he came here was to investigate the situation of this farm.

A 100% chance of Awakening?

This was simply nonsense.

Something that the American High-Tech Research Institute couldn't even achieve, how could a mere Tiger King do such a thing?

However, if he really couldn't do it, why would the other party make such a baseless claim?

Could it be that he was gambling on that 30% success rate?

With a success rate of less than half, how could the other party make such a huge gamble?

For a moment, Eric didn't know whether he should report this matter to his superiors.

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Night.

After repairs, the warehouse where Lin Tianwei was located had returned to its original clean and tidy appearance.

Even the outside had become much cleaner and tidier.

With an incredibly uneasy heart, Steven followed Ouro on the road to the warehouse.

He didn't know if it was his imagination, but he always felt that the closer he got to this warehouse, the more oppressive the air became.

It was as if there was some terrifying presence inside.

The aura it emitted could even solidify the air.

Upon arriving at the door, Ouro said to Steven, "From here on, only you can walk this path."

"Without the Tiger King's permission, I cannot enter."

"To witness the Tiger King's true form might be an honor for you."

"This is a bottle of Awakening Fluid; just take it as the Tiger King instructs later."

"Don't worry, trust the Tiger King's ability."

"Your Awakening will definitely not have any problems."

After being comforted by Ouro, Steven's uneasy heart calmed down.

He silently pushed open the warehouse door in front of him and walked inside.

However, as soon as he stepped into the warehouse and saw what was inside, Steven was so scared that he plopped down on the ground.

He thought the Tiger King was just a codename for some human.

But he never expected that what appeared before him was an actual magnificent tiger.

Look at those sharp teeth.

He could definitely go fifty-fifty with it.

In less than three minutes, he could make the other party seven parts full.

However, Steven, who had arrived here, had no way out.

Suppressing the fear in his heart, he immediately knelt down and said in a trembling voice,

"Tiger King, please bestow your grace."

The powerful Mental Power, coupled with the assistance of Sonic Wave, allowed Lin Tianwei to observe everything within his territory.

Moreover, since this matter was intentionally orchestrated by him and Ouro, it naturally held no special significance.

He immediately spoke: "Drink the Awakening Fluid."

"And I shall bestow upon you Awakening."

Lin Tianwei's majestic voice, like a grand bell, exploded directly in Steven's mind.

It almost scared him into falling directly to the ground.

In the end, he realized that the one speaking to him was actually the magnificent tiger in front of him.

After a moment of hesitation, Steven finally chose to obey Lin Tianwei's command and drank the Awakening Fluid.

Since he had already come here, the only thing he could do was obey Lin Tianwei.

If he were to anger Lin Tianwei and be taken away in one bite, then there would truly be no place to reason.

Although Awakening Fluid was just a cheap substance concentrated from water.

However, once the Black Demon Blood within it exceeded a certain concentration, it would react strongly with living organisms.

It would begin to erode the target's body and infect the genes within the target's body.

This was the process of Awakening.

It sounded simple, but it required very high physical fitness from the target.

One wrong move, and it was possible to not endure it.

Just like Steven now.

He was clearly not one of the lucky 5% who could successfully go through the Awakening.

His entire body was burning hot.

He was completely red, like a shrimp about to be boiled.

It looked like he wouldn't survive.

Did he lose his gamble?

Steven, in immense pain, looked at Lin Tianwei, who remained indifferent, and was filled with regret.

He shouldn't have believed the foolish notion that pie would fall from the sky.

This time, having lost his gamble, he was about to pay the price with his life.

Thinking this, Steven felt his consciousness beginning to blur.

He seemed to see Death, scythe in hand, arriving before him.

And in the moment he drew his last breath, his life would be completely harvested.

Just then, a light flashed.

Like an angel's salvation, it directly dispelled the shadow of Death.

A powerful energy, in an incredibly gentle way, poured directly into Steven's body.

The greedy Black Demon Blood began to frantically devour this energy, and little by little, it continuously transformed Steven's body.

Pain.

Intense pain.

Once his consciousness returned, Steven instead felt boundless agony.

It made him want to roll on the ground.

However, considering he was in front of Lin Tianwei, he ultimately restrained his desire.

He bit his arm, and with his strong willpower, tried to break free from the pain of the Awakening.

After a long time.

The pain in his body receded like a tide.

What followed was an incredibly comfortable feeling.

Every cell in his body was filled with power, an immensely fulfilling sensation.

Steven, feeling so comfortable, almost wanted to sing loudly.

"Ah~~~~~~~~~~"

Steven really couldn't hold back and let out a loud roar.

However, his voice was cut off almost immediately, as if his throat had been squeezed.

That was Lin Tianwei making his move.

He frowned, looking at Steven, who was truly courting death.

If he didn't still need him as an example, Lin Tianwei would have wanted to kill him right then and there.

Ultimately, Lin Tianwei still held back ninety-nine percent of his power the moment he struck.

Yet, it was this one percent of power that Steven couldn't resist, and he was involuntarily slammed into the ground by Lin Tianwei.

He heavily smashed into the ground, creating a deep pit.

Intense pain, the crisis of life and death.

Steven instantly understood his situation.

He was in front of the incredibly powerful Tiger King.

To be so presumptuous, how was it any different from seeking death?

At the same time, Steven's heart was filled with dread.

He had now become a powerful Awakened.

Why was he still so fragile and vulnerable in front of the Tiger King?

The stronger he became, the more clearly he could feel the gap between them.

Steven even had a delusion.

Even if he had become an Awakened.

He was still an ant in the Tiger King's eyes.

Thinking this, Steven endured the pain, pulled his head out, and with a bloody head, knelt before Lin Tianwei, respectfully saying:

"Tiger King, please spare my life."

"It was my momentary forgetfulness, I forgot the proper etiquette."

"Don't worry, I will never make such a mistake again."

Looking at the deferential Steven, Lin Tianwei ultimately did not deliver a fatal blow.

"Get out."

As a majestic voice boomed in Steven's mind, Lin Tianwei's body gradually vanished into the air.

"Tiger King is benevolent!"

Steven's heart swelled with joy, realizing he had finally salvaged his life.

He bowed deeply again in the direction where Lin Tianwei had disappeared, then left in a sorry state.

However, judging by the joy on his face.

He was undoubtedly very satisfied with this trip to the warehouse.

At the same time, he secretly resolved in his heart.

He must serve the Tiger King well, strive to gain the Tiger King's favor, and obtain even greater abilities.

Before meeting Lin Tianwei, Steven might have been complacent about becoming an Awakened.

But after witnessing Lin Tianwei's terrifyingly powerful strength.

The joy in Steven's mind instantly turned into an illusion.

The little bit of power he had gained was completely insignificant in front of the Tiger King.

Arrogance?

That was merely a path to death!

Since the Tiger King needed him to do farm work, then he would use his incredibly powerful strength to do the farm work well.

As for an Awakened doing farm work being a bit shameful?

Steven didn't think so.

He only felt that helping Lin Tianwei with farm work was his greatest honor.

Just as the Talent Lin Tianwei had previously extracted stated.

These little dark ones were all excellent farm tools.

They only needed to be properly whipped to perfectly complete various farm tasks.

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Time passed quickly, and soon it was the morning of the second day.

Countless people gathered in the square, waiting for the results of Steven's Awakening.

The moment Steven appeared, respectfully following behind Ouro.

The atmosphere on the scene immediately erupted.

Countless people looked at Steven with envy.

They all imagined, if they were Steven, becoming a powerful Awakened, how wonderful a scene would that be?

However, a few people still had doubts.

Especially those like Eric, who had a deeper understanding of Awakening Fluid.

They simply didn't believe that Lin Tianwei possessed the ability to make people 100% Awakened.

However, their doubts would soon turn into unwavering belief.

Because at Ouro's suggestion, Steven began to demonstrate his abilities in front of everyone.

A potato was held in Steven's hand.

Everyone was very curious, what strange ability could a potato show them?

No sooner said than done!

Steven confidently tossed the potato into the air.

Following the potato's trajectory, everyone was horrified to discover that the originally calm potato had undergone a terrifying change.

Rooting, sprouting, flowering, bearing fruit!

By the time the potato landed on the ground, it had completely transformed into a full-fledged plant.

Not only that, there were even several stout potatoes hanging from its roots.

Such an operation was as exaggerated as a miracle.

It stunned the crowd who were waiting for the results.

"Awakened!"

"Ability!"

"Superpower!"

...Various exclamations rose and fell.

Especially those who knew Steven, the jealousy in their eyes was almost blazing.

If jealousy could kill.

Steven would probably have been incinerated into dust long ago.

Steven, who was the center of attention, was not shy and said with high spirits:

"As you can see, I have indeed become an Awakened."

"Not only that, but I have also Awakened a powerful ability."

At this point, Steven picked up a glass cup and, with force, directly crushed it into fragments.

Such powerful grip strength proved that Steven was no longer human, having become an Awakened of Legend.

Looking at these people who were once like him, now only able to look at him with envy.

Steven's heart was full of pride.

However, he kept in mind what he should do and continued, "Are you envious?"

"Envious of the powerful strength I possess?"

"Actually, you don't need to be envious."

"Work hard for the Tiger King, and today's me will be tomorrow's you."

"Shout with me, Long Live the Tiger King!"

"Long Live the Tiger King!"

Steven's words might not have been particularly inspiring.

They were even far inferior to Ouro, who possessed a language Talent.

But as Steven, who was once also a scumbag, his words resonated more deeply with these people.

And it was unknown who started it.

For a time, the people below also began to shout in unison: "Long Live the Tiger King!"

"Long Live the Tiger King!"

...Even though they didn't even know who the Tiger King was, or if he was human.

Looking at the frenzied crowd, Ouro also breathed a sigh of relief.

The general trend had been achieved, and now he only needed to use his language Talent to guide them.

And pay attention to some details.

Completing Lin Tianwei's mission was just around the corner.

He immediately began to systematically direct these people who had come to join.

Sorting them, assigning them their duties.

They were quickly put into their proper positions.

For a time, Lin Tianwei's territory began to flourish.

It was believed that before long, there would be terrifying output here, providing a large amount of food for Lin Tianwei's rapid growth.