MTLNOVEL Chapter 232 Target — The Coastline
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Sky City might have risen, but clearly it couldn't have flown far.
The cities of Green Grass Civilization had been extinct for four thousand years, and it was simply impossible for humans to sort out those complex power systems.
Moreover, the energy accumulated by the opium poppy trees was too little, and they might run out of energy halfway through the flight.
They had to find a greener area close by where they could recuperate and nurture themselves over a long period to regain their vitality.
"King, there really isn't a closer oasis to the north, I've searched for a long, long time, truly there is none."
The expression on Lu Da's face was one of exhaustion and helplessness.
"You've worked hard, doing your best is enough," Lu Yuan consoled after a moment of silence, "Rest well and enjoy some free time in the city."
"Oh, right, here's three thousand dollars for you. Living in human society means you have to follow human rules; you mustn't commit misdeeds, understand?"
"Yes!" Lu Da sounded somewhat cheerful; it was truly tired.
"Rest for a while, and I'll arrange some simple tasks for you later."
It turned out that even a tool creature like the Worm King needed material rewards.
After receiving the three thousand dollars, its expression instantly... changed from winter to summer!
It wondered if it should buy some fruit, or maybe some chicken meat, or perhaps a bed to lie on for a week?
The Worm King's appearance was actually quite elegant, but now there was an inexplicable sense of silliness...
Lu Yuan could not help but wonder if it was because it had been away from human society for too long that it had become like this―had he himself become a fool after leaving human society and wandering the Pangu Continent for many years?
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Suddenly Lu Da thought of something, and with murderous intent in its tone, said: "King! I just overheard someone daring to call you a freak?"
"Shall I find and kill them?"
"The King's dignity cannot be trampled on!"
It made a gesture as if swiftly cutting down with a knife.
Perhaps because it had encountered some formidable enemies, that murderous intent was actually quite intense, conjuring a tangible chill.
Lu Yuan was taken aback for a moment before remembering that indeed, there was a beautiful girl who had called him "freak."
"No, no, you leave this matter alone."
He refused immediately and firmly, without any hesitation.
The soundproofing of this office really needed an upgrade!
Worm King · Lu Da went silent for a while, not understanding, but obediently complied with the order, lowering its voice again: "King, why do you have a wound on your head?"
"Someone must have attacked you, should I find and kill the assailant for you?"
The wound on Lu Yuan's head was likely from the recent Divine Skill extraction surgery, merely the size of a pinhole and not troublesome.
He felt somewhat embarrassed: "No, it's nothing... Don't just kill people at will."
"That person is quite important."
She's currently bringing me food.
Worm King · Lu Da looked as if it had an epiphany, grinned, and said: "You mean, kidnap them secretly and torment them to death in the dark? I understand!"
"Watching them die in screams and despair is a hundred times more enjoyable than killing them straight away."
"I'll do it stealthily, you can rest assured! Tell me, who is it? My actions will definitely be clean, no one else will find out."
Suddenly, Lu Yuan felt terrible.
He thought everyone around him was somewhat sick.
One group was shouting "the meaning of being alive"; another was always catching kids and locking them up in flower buds; Mr. Turtle and several others were frantically raising chickens, causing chaos every day.
And then there were those who faced the rolling tide of the new era with indifference—quite miraculous indeed.
And these Worm Kings were actually marching in the direction of the East Factory Eunuch... this condition seemed incurable.
After finally calming down this madman, Lu Yuan let out a sigh: "If there's anything else, report it all in one go; if not, rest well."
Finally, Lu Da provided some useful information: "King, no need to worry, we've agreed on a time, regardless of whether we make any gains, we must return at this appointed time."
Lu Yuan nodded in acknowledgment.
Seeing the other looking as if it were on the verge of collapsing, he promptly waved his hand, signaling it to go down and rest.
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This pitiful Worm King · Lu Da, who should have been dominating the Pangu Continent, shopped grandly in the supermarket with exemplary discipline.
It bought a basket full of grapefruit, then sat on the steps enjoying them while offering some to the kids passing by.
"Thank you, Uncle!"
"Hello, little one. You look very scrumptious."
The child was almost scared to tears.
"I mean, the fruit smells very scrumptious."
The strange uncle grinned and mumbled to itself: "It seems a bit different from a year ago."
Just then, it was time for school to end, and the students each headed to their respective homes.
Green Grass Town had a safe environment with hardly any criminals, so there was no need for parents to pick up their kids.
A vibrant and lively scene unfolded.
A massive rumbling sound came from afar; it was the creature called "Absorber," looking like a balloon filled to the brim with oil, hurrying over.
Sky City naturally had corresponding oil storages.
"Absorber" first spat out the yellow-orange condensate oil into a sealed pond,
then expelled the black heavy oil. These were raw materials vital for future industrial development.
"You've worked hard!" Lu Da comforted "Absorber," even though the latter's intelligence wasn't high.
"Glub-glub." "Absorber" made a strange noise.
"Have some water."
Extending a straw-like organ, "Absorber" gently sucked, quickly draining an entire bucket of water.
"You've got a big appetite; you guys drank all the water from the reservoir."
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