"..."
The crowd was instantly speechless. Who was inspecting work these days?
But the next second, someone's expression jolted as they thought of the meaning behind "Southern Jiang Bandit."
"You... you're Chen Shu?!"
A Beast Tamer's eyes widened in astonishment, staring intently at Chen Shu as if to confirm.
Chen Shu's fame had already spread globally, but due to the chaotic times, people were only focused on survival, having long forgotten the matters of peacetime.
Chen Shu crossed his arms and said indifferently, "What? Don't you recognize me?"
Just then, a giant black bear came charging, the ground seeming to tremble under its presence, radiating a terrifying aura.
On the bear's back was a middle-aged man in a black overcoat.
His face was adorned with special markings drawn in red paint, and his eyes were filled with ferocity and impatience. He was a Beast Tamer from the African continent!
"Hmm? Gold rank?"
Chen Shu's expression shifted, a hint of surprise in his eyes. He hadn't expected the camp leader to be a Gold-ranked Beast Tamer.
The camp leader's eyes held a hint of apprehension as he glanced at the contract spirit beside Chen Shu and said,
"Are you Chen Shu, the Southern Jiang Bandit?"
"It's good that you recognize me."
Chen Shu smiled faintly and asked, "Do you not welcome me?"
He gestured towards the closed iron gate, a strange smile in his eyes.
"Of course not!"
The man forced a smile and had the iron gate opened, allowing Chen Shu to enter.
He spoke, probing, "I recall you are not from Huaguo, sir. Are you trapped here, or...?"
"It's vacation time, I'm here for a tour. Any problem?"
"..."
In peacetime, there would certainly be no problem,
But what kind of era was this? Did someone truly have so much leisure time that they would travel thousands of miles for a vacation?
"Shall we find a place to talk?"
Chen Shu raised an eyebrow, a hint of the bandit's smile appearing.
Instantly, everyone around them stiffened, a bad premonition dawning upon them...
"..."
The camp leader pondered for a moment and could only invite Chen Shu inside.
"Your camp's work is quite good..."
Chen Shu walked with his hands behind his back, surveying the street. It was indeed orderly, with contract spirits stationed at intervals as guards, and their defenses were quite robust.
"..."
The camp leader fell silent. Was he really here to inspect work?
"How many people are in your camp? What's the ratio of Beast Tamers? And how many scavengers?"
"..."
A flicker of anger appeared in the man's eyes. For an outsider to inquire about such matters was already a provocation.
He took a deep breath, suppressing his anger, and said, "There's no need to inform you about such things..."
"No need?"
Chen Shu glanced at him indifferently and said, "Believe it or not, I could send you all to heaven with a nuclear bomb?"
"..."
The man froze. Did he have to be so direct?
But remembering Chen Shu's reputation, he could only endure.
Even in peacetime, this guy dared to casually drop nuclear bombs. Now, there was likely no one who could restrain him...
The leader closed his eyes and said placidly, "Over three hundred Beast Tamers, and four thousand five hundred-plus scavengers..."
"Not bad, quite a large camp..."
Chen Shu nodded, a hint of surprise in his eyes.
The man he had killed earlier had mentioned that scavengers could generally suppress their killing intent. If that were true, four thousand five hundred scavengers were a considerable fighting force.
He asked, "What about the elderly, the weak, women, and children?"
"..."
The camp leader fell silent, no longer replying.
"Hmm?"
Chen Shu turned his head and said, "What are you hesitating for? Speak quickly!"
The leader shook his head, "None..."
"None? How can that be?!"
Chen Shu was slightly surprised.
The leader said calmly, "The camp does not recruit burdens. This is to ensure the maximum efficiency in resource collection."
"I see..."
Chen Shu nodded. So, everyone in the camp was engaged in a trade of killing and looting?
"If you are willing to join, we can manage this camp together..."
The leader licked his lips and said enticingly, "The monthly income you can receive is not a small amount."
"I manage it?"
Chen Shu glanced at him. Did he really think Bandit Brother had such small ambitions?
The two had now arrived at the center of the camp, where a ten-story building stood tall.
"Your camp's management in all aspects is quite good..."
Chen Shu said with his hands behind his back, "I will apply for an 'Excellent Camp' designation for you from above."
"..."
The camp leader was stunned. Was this guy truly out of his mind?
Chen Shu, however, paid no mind, as if struck by a thought, and then said,
"Oh right, where is your warehouse?"
"???"
The camp leader and those around him were dumbfounded. Their minds couldn't keep up.
Was there any difference between this and directly asking for someone's bank card password?
Were people so unreserved these days?
Seeing everyone's inaction, Chen Shu berated, "What are you all standing there blankly for? Hurry up and take me there!"
The camp leader's eyes began to show displeasure.
"What do you want to do?"
"What do you think?"
Chen Shu curled his lips and said, "I'm giving you an Excellent Camp award, shouldn't you pay me a fee?"
"..."
Everyone's lips twitched. So, this was what they were waiting for?
The leader clenched his fists and said coldly, "How much do you want?"
Although they called themselves a human camp, they were actually an organization responsible for raiding.
And now, someone was coming to rob them. Was there any justice?
Chen Shu looked directly at the group in front of him and said placidly,
"Everything!"
"This is too much!"
"Damn it, do you really think it's still like before?"
"Kid, aren't you being too arrogant?!"
Instantly, everyone's expression turned angry, killing intent in their eyes.
At the same time, various contract spirits moved closer, surrounding Chen Shu and Zhang Dali as if they were about to attack.
"Stop!"
The camp leader waved his hand, suppressing everyone's actions.
His gaze was icy, and he quietly increased the distance between himself and Chen Shu, saying,
"So, there's no room for negotiation?"
Chen Shu shrugged and said, "I don't have that habit."
The leader took a deep breath and slowly said,
"Anlin Camp is not mine alone. There is a King-ranked Beast Tamer above. Do you really intend to do this?"
"Hmm? Someone above? And King-ranked?"
Chen Shu's expression shifted, indeed a little surprised.
It was understandable for a Gold-ranked Beast Tamer to be in this line of work, but for a King-ranked to be involved seemed too preposterous.
"That's right!"
Seeing Chen Shu's expression, the leader thought he was hesitant and said,
"Our camps are spread across the Seven Northern Spirit Nations, and the highest administrator is a powerful King-ranked Beast Tamer! I don't think you want to make an enemy of a King-ranked, do you?"
"..."
Chen Shu stroked his chin, appearing to weigh the matter. He said,
"King-ranked, I do need to show some respect. How about this, I'll only take 99% of the resources from the warehouse, alright?"
"You?!"
The leader's expression turned furious. He had thought the guy would back down, but he hadn't expected him to completely disregard the King-ranked.
"Chen Pi, aren't we going a bit too far..."
Dali came closer and said, "If we do this, what's the difference between this and defecating on a King-ranked's head?"
"Hmm..."
Chen Shu pondered for a moment and said, "No need to wipe this..."