Chapter 168 Inquiry into the City-States of the Southern Fourth District?

Joining the Guard was the dream of countless people, who had tried many times before, but unfortunately, the Guard had no plans to expand.

Now that the guard recruitment has finally arrived, how could they possibly resist? They all flocked to the registration area, eager for the enticing benefits and perks that awaited them.

Not only did they have rice, but they could also occasionally eat various other ingredients. Most importantly, braised pork trotters with rice had become a standard dish for the guards.

Whenever you go out, there's always pork trotter rice, something everyone envies. In the apocalypse, what could be more important than food?

Each of the eight battalions assigned a recruitment specialist, and there was also a final check by management. As for corruption, it was practically impossible; no guard member would betray Weren.

Because they all carry BM enslavement chips, and most importantly, none of them are willing to throw away their own livelihood.

In the commercial district of the Guardian Group, long queues formed at each registration point, and everyone's face was filled with anticipation and eagerness.

"Finally, the guard recruitment has started again! I've been waiting for three whole months!"

"I really want to eat braised pork knuckle rice, it's my lifelong dream!"

"Not only are there boxed meals, but it's also said that after joining, everyone will be injected with T-virus vaccines, pure iodine, and other things!"

"Yes, yes, and there are enhancement potions too, at least level 2 enhancement! Just thinking about it is exciting, we might become enhancers in the future!"

"Hehe, let's wait until after the interview to talk about it. It's too early to get excited now!"

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Within the crowd, people chattered excitedly, expressing their envy and anticipation for the guards.

At this moment, Wei Lun was reclining in a chair in the headquarters courtyard, enjoying the tea that Qin Mutong had brought him.

However, the uninvited guest arrived just like that.

A man clad in spiked armor arrived at the Guardians Group with several men. He glanced at the queue of people with utter disdain.

"Hmph, what kind of job posting is so popular in such a small gathering place? They've probably used some underhanded tactics. How laughable!"

The man's eyes were filled with arrogance; indeed, his status was a level higher than that of the people in the settlement.

This man came from the four southern city-states and was their special envoy, specifically to question the Guardian Group about the recent incident involving Cai Zhenshao.

Because communication between cities in the apocalypse is slow and requires reporting through multiple levels, the four southern city-states reacted relatively slowly.

However, a slow response does not mean there is no response.

When the news of Cai Zhenshao's demise reached the four southern city-states, all the high-ranking officials were shocked.

The leader of a settlement died at the hands of a newly appointed shareholder.

"Boss, in my opinion, they're just putting on a show to make a good impression on us patrol officers. Little do they know, they're too naive!"

A lackey nearby was flattering them, as if they were the kings of this settlement.

"Let's go, there's nothing to see here, let's go to their headquarters!"

"That's what the man in spiked armor said," and then headed towards Wei Lun's headquarters compound. Although it was their first time here, countless people had already scouted this settlement before them.

Therefore, they knew exactly where Weilen's command headquarters was located.

In the headquarters courtyard, Wei Lun took a sip of tea.

"Mu Tong, why don't you go check out the recruitment situation too? After all, you have a large team under your command."

Wei Lun seemed worried that Qin Mutong hadn't hired a suitable person, and that it wouldn't be good if serving him interfered with important matters.

“Honey, it’s okay. My team leader went there personally. Trust them. Sometimes they’ll be even more grateful.”

Qin Mutong took the cup from Wei Lun's hand and poured him another one.

However, Qin Mutong is now somewhat worried because many strangers have arrived at the gathering place recently, and she doesn't know if there are any spies from other gathering places.

After all, there are various inexplicable competitions between settlements, such as commercial competition, military competition, and territorial competition.

Just as the two were chatting, the guard at the door suddenly walked in.

"Report, sir, madam, a few people have arrived outside. They say they are from the four southern city-states."

The guard spoke with a very serious and respectful expression, then stood aside awaiting orders.

Wei Lun was somewhat surprised upon hearing this. The Four Southern City-States? What are those? They sound like leaders, but he had never heard of them before!

"Let them in. I want to see who these people from the Southern Four City-States are."

Wei Lun gave the order, and the guard trotted out.

"You may go in!"

The guard spoke at the door, and then the man in spiked armor walked inside with a disdainful look, followed by several henchmen.

After the group went inside, they found the courtyard filled with birdsong and fragrant flowers, like a paradise. A hint of surprise flashed in their eyes.

In this apocalyptic world, being able to live so freely is already a remarkable achievement.

Soon, the guards led the group to Wei Lun's side.

"Boss, the person has arrived!"

After saying this, the guard left and returned to his post.

The group remained arrogant in front of Wei Lun, seemingly completely disregarding Wei Lun, their so-called boss.

"You are from the four southern city-states? What brings you here?"

Wei Lun glanced at the group's attire; it was more formal than that of ordinary people, but Wei Lun disliked their arrogance.

"So you're the current leader of the Sixth Settlement? You're not much to look at, are you? You're so thin and weak."

The man in spiked armor sneered, completely unaware of whose territory he was in, then produced a document and handed it to Wei Lun.

Wei Lun glanced at the documents on the table, then looked at the man with disdain.

"Just tell me, what's the matter?"

Wei Lun didn't get angry at their rudeness for the time being, since he was in a good mood.

Qin Mutong took the document, opened it, and found an official document inside.

The letter mainly concerned whether the agreement previously signed between the Sixth Gathering Place and the Four Southern City-States remained in effect, inquired about the elimination of Cai Zhenshao, and questioned the Guardian Group for acting unilaterally. In short, it was a very unfriendly letter.

“You have secretly eliminated our collaborator Cai Zhenshao, and this matter has alarmed the higher-ups of the Southern Four City-States.”

“We have thousands of armed troops under our command. Even if we send out just a few, I'm afraid it would be more than you can handle.”

"Furthermore, your unauthorized renaming of the Sixth Gathering Place is an act of opposition to the Four Southern City-States, and you must clarify this!"

The man in spiked armor recounted his experiences one by one, seemingly unafraid of whatever methods Wei Lun might use against him.

In their minds, only the four southern city-states were the most powerful forces in this region. If such a small settlement dared to offend them, it would face retaliation and annihilation the next day.