Abyss Summoner-Chapter 103 - 101: The Value of Betrayal

In the empty room.

Xu Zhe stood on the ground, looking at the man in front of him. He hadn’t expected that after offering his notes, the man wouldn’t take care of Jingyao but instead called him alone into the room.

Xu Zhe also observed Chen Feng. This person’s age didn’t look like much, but his face naturally carried an air of authority, especially his eyebrows, which seemed to be chiseled like knives, filled with a killing aura.

Yang Zheng’s strength relied on his ability to consume the souls of beasts and then transform their voices and appearances to intimidate others.

But this man carried an innate intimidation, not relying on external forces. He himself was like a beast, devouring without spitting out the bones, making one’s scalp tingle and dare not meet his gaze directly.

Chen Feng’s fingers tapped on the chair, making a "bang bang" sound, and after a while, he spoke in a faint tone: "Your woman is quite pretty."

"You..." Xu Zhe widened his eyes, not knowing what to say.

Although his brain was enhanced and he was skilled in calculation, it always needed logic and evidence. But now, Chen Feng was not playing by the rules, complimenting Jingyao’s beauty right after opening his mouth.

What is his purpose?

Calling him over alone just to humiliate him?

Jingyao was his last kin in this world, and no matter what, he wouldn’t let her suffer any grievance!

Xu Zhe slowly clenched his fist. As a man, he felt a hint of threat, his gaze replacing all calculations with worry and fear.

Ignoring Xu Zhe’s change entirely, Chen Feng continued, "Such a beautiful woman, what can you offer for protection? Are you capable of it?"

"Your ability is just enhancing the brain; your physical qualities aren’t much stronger than an ordinary person. You both hide and scurry like two bugs crawling in the dirt. Once discovered, others can stomp you to death with just one foot, like Yang Zheng. If I hadn’t killed him, you couldn’t stop him, only stand by and watch as your beloved woman is bullied."

Chen Feng sneered, his words like a series of knocks and blows.

"..." Xu Zhe wanted to refute, but couldn’t utter a word once the words reached his mouth. His rough words carried reason; Chen Feng was right, his strength was indeed not strong.

If Qi Xue hadn’t revealed the notebook incident to Yang Zheng, and he wanted to know the distribution of surrounding forces, he would have long acted mercilessly!

A scholar encountering a soldier, reason cannot be clearly explained.

What’s the use of calculation? In the face of absolute strength, all schemes and intrigues are no different than paper, vulnerable and weak.

What path should he take in the future?

Xu Zhe was now somewhat confused; although he deeply loved Jingyao, he also knew this world was full of danger. A slight carelessness might lead to total destruction.

If killed by monsters, that would be straightforward; but if fell into the hands of some thugs...

When in the library, Xu Zhe also saw some murderous thugs. Their humanity had long been extinct, even attempting harm on nearby women.

If he hadn’t stopped them, those women would have been bullied long ago.

If one day Jingyao fell into the hands of some powerful ones, what would he do? Really stand by and watch her being humiliated?

"The world has changed, and we can’t view problems the old way. I want to integrate the Economic Development Zone, gather all survivors together to combat this calamity. Wei Xun joined me, I haven’t treated him poorly; I’ve refined Yang Zheng’s body into flesh for his arm’s rebirth! Thanks to my protection, hundreds of people here all have clothes to wear, food to eat!"

"You want me to loyal to you!" Hearing this, Xu Zhe finally understood Chen Feng’s intention, speaking out directly.

"Indeed. I don’t doubt people I use, and I use people without doubt. Wei Xun has been loyal to me, so I give him a chance to grow stronger. The same goes for you; I admire your capabilities, want your loyalty to manage my forces. I never offer small favors. If you agree, aside from me, you can dispatch even Wei Xun, truly being under one person yet above thousands!"

"Hundreds answer your call, with me behind as support, your power is prominent. No one dares to covet your woman, they’ll lose hands if they reach out, legs if they walk. No need to worry about stability anymore."

Chen Feng had made himself clear, cherishing talent, giving an opportunity, even granting power to dispatch everyone in the factory.

It’s like a pie falling from the sky!

Xu Zhe hadn’t expected Chen Feng to put him in charge here. To entrust a stranger with such a significant task was unprecedented.

Human hearts are unpredictable.

Even loved ones need guarding against, yet Chen Feng was so straightforward, not afraid of rebellion?

But Xu Zhe was smart, knowing there was only one chance.

"Alright! I agree to manage the forces for you. As long as you protect us, I swear never to betray you. If I violate this..." Xu Zhe wasn’t foolish, knowing it was time to pledge loyalty. He was preparing to swear an oath but was interrupted by Chen Feng’s wave of the hand.

"I don’t believe any oath. Loyal to me, I’ll give you overwhelming power; no one can harm your woman. But if you betray me, no matter where you flee, I’ll catch you. The woman will go to the refugee camp, humiliated day and night; as for you, your spine shattered, living a life of humiliation!"

Chen Feng let out a cold laugh, his tone icy as a cavern.

"Time for your statement. Loyal to me, do you wish or not?"

He always believed betrayal was just a matter of lacking incentive.

Give you ten thousand to kill a cat.

You would refuse, saying you won’t do such a cruel thing for money.

But if given a million or ten million, what would you do?

The same rule applies: here stands a lion, and given ten million, would you dare to kill it with a knife?

Who dares?

Apocalyptic rules are cold and cruel.

Hearing this, Xu Zhe took a deep breath, looking at Chen Feng, with eyes suddenly filled with fear and horror.

Now, he finally understood why Chen Feng trusted him so much. No, it’s not trusting him, it’s trusting in himself.

He firmly believed in his own strength.

Loyalty equals life.

Betrayal equals death.

This was the information revealed to him by Chen Feng.

At this moment, Xu Zhe felt no sensation of encountering a wise lord in the wasteland, supporting him, to build a home together.

Instead, it felt like worshipping an Evil God, handing over his soul, building a home? No! More like invasion.

Xu Zhe wiped his forehead of sweat, but internally he was relieved. For Jingyao, he would give up everything. Don’t talk about selling his soul, even if he had to make enemies of the world, he wouldn’t hesitate!

Thinking of this, Xu Zhe let out a deep breath, as if exhaling all his pride and persistence, solemnly declaring: "I am willing..."