Chapter 485: Chapter 485: Li Kang’s Scheming

Lei Jie did indeed send his men to pick up Ivica, and not just a few people, but everyone.

It turns out Li Kang returned earlier than he did, a full 40 minutes ahead.

By the time Lei Jie got back, there were only 106 people left in their camp, as Li Kang had lured away 70.

Jerry was even worse off, his team was reduced to just 44 people, as 51 were taken away.

So now, Li Kang’s team has a total of 291 people. Moreover, Li Kang took these 291 people and already left, as he showcased his strength as a level 4 mage, which made no one dare track Li Kang’s movements.

When Ivica saw Lei Jie and encountered her team members, she realized quite a few of her people had been led away.

"Brother, don’t blame yourself, it’s not your fault. You returned as fast as you could. This Li Kang is too cunning; he set everything up when he promised Xu Yi." Ivica consoled Lei Jie, seeing the guilt on his face.

Indeed, this was all planned by Li Kang.

Foresight indeed overcomes shortsightedness.

"And Jerry, did he take his people and leave too?" Ivica asked curiously, after all, Jerry had only 44 people left, and she was very curious about Jerry’s next move.

"He’s still at the lakeside camp, using telekinesis to catch fish, he’s probably preparing to leave as well." Lei Jie didn’t communicate with Jerry before leaving, but after observing for a while, he went to pick up Ivica.

"You set up camp here, I’m going to meet Jerry, see if we can bring him over." Ivica told Lei Jie.

"Here?" Lei Jie questioned, and continued, "This is too close to the location of level 4 fierce beasts, just the two of us might not be able to withstand a few of them."

"That’s it, though it’s a bit risky, it’s the only way we can quickly increase their strength and have a chance to enter the territory of level 4 fierce beasts. When I left, Xu Yi had already headed towards the territory of level 5 fierce beasts. If we don’t fight hard to catch up, the next time we meet Xu Yi, they may already be level 5." Ivica said worriedly.

Although she spent almost five days at Xu Yi’s camp and did not have much interaction with them, she learned quite a few things. They know very well that Xu Yi’s team trains diligently, using telekinesis to do everything, which not only finishes the work but also serves as training; killing two birds with one stone.

Xu Yi’s team already formed this habit, but if Ivica’s team wants to change, it will take some time to adjust.

Hearing Ivica’s words, Lei Jie nodded, thinking that since Ivica was now a level 4 mage, she should be safe within the territory of level 3 fierce beasts.

"Pay attention to safety, don’t get into conflict with Jerry." Lei Jie instructed, then watched Ivica speed towards the direction of the lake.

Two hours later, Ivica found Jerry.

Jerry’s team was slaughtering fish, then hanging them near the fire for preservation.

Obviously, Jerry’s team wasn’t planning to stay here; they were preparing to leave.

"Ivica, you’re here to persuade me to join your team, right?" Jerry asked straightforwardly, upon seeing Ivica.

Ivica gave Jerry a glance and openly admitted, "Yes, you only have 44 people now. Joining us will give you enough strength to counter Li Kang. Otherwise, more people will join Li Kang’s team in the future."

Hearing Ivica’s words, Jerry couldn’t help but laugh, "I’m not a three-year-old. Although Li Kang has lured my people away, as long as our strength improves, we can lure them back."

Ivica’s eyes gleamed, and she said, "What if Li Kang took away those people’s star charts?"

Jerry’s face changed, surprised, "He wouldn’t do that, would he? If he did, who would trust Li Kang in the future?"

Ivica chuckled coldly, anyway, with no one else around, she continued, "Possibly, Li Kang wouldn’t have done it before, but after visiting Xu Yi’s camp, who knows? In truth, some people’s strength is really weak, and they’re not hardworking. Without following the big team, they would’ve been eliminated long ago."

"Eliminated, the star chart has to be returned to the Spirit Race. Instead, why not keep it here, let them stay in this place. At least here, there are endless fish to eat, why risk going further?"

"500 days later, a large number of humans will flood into this planet, and they’ll have an advantage then. Besides, spending 500 days here is relatively easy. Did anyone say that such a situation doesn’t count towards the 1 billion reward?"

Hearing Ivica’s words, Jerry broke out in a cold sweat.

If Ivica could think of it, couldn’t Li Kang?

Initially, Jerry felt since it was under broadcasting, Li Kang should care about his image. But with Ivica’s words, the angle shifted completely.

To protect them, prevent them from taking risks, let them voluntarily hand over their star charts.

Contributing themselves, not snatched by force, it’s different.

Would anyone contribute?

Definitely, some find it difficult to advance to level 3 mages, let alone reach level 4 mages.

Showing them the power of level 4 fierce beasts, and the challenge of level 4 mages fighting them, that’s enough to scare them.

The giant lake has too many fish, wouldn’t say just sustaining hundreds of people, even thousands could survive here for several years without starvation.

Giving up the return?

Perhaps only a few would be willing.

Returning, there’s no telekinesis.

Here, you at least have telekinesis, and have the opportunity to slowly grow stronger.

Moreover, no rule stated living safely for 500 days doesn’t count, right?

Surviving in a safe place for 1 billion, it’s better than facing constant elimination, possibly facing death.

So what’s the reality, is Li Kang really planning to do this?

Indeed, Ivica guessed right, Li Kang is planning to persuade some people to return.

However, he won’t be that direct.

Currently, he is leading them to the edge of the level 4 fierce beast territory.

Next, Li Kang will find a way to draw a level 4 fierce beast over, so everyone can witness its power.

Only by causing despair can some people develop thoughts of giving up. 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

When that time comes, Li Kang will step in to guide them, surely causing some to relinquish.

Human nature follows the crowd, as long as his core team isn’t affected, others giving up is beneficial to them.

With enough star charts, not only can they carry more materials, but they can also trade with Xu Yi for essential items.

But Li Kang won’t reveal any of this upfront; he plans to gradually accomplish it.

From the start, he absorbed Ivica’s and Jerry’s people for their star charts.