Let's Squander A Billion First!-Chapter 1615: Visitor from Beyond (2)

Everyone initially thought they’d witness a dispute, but who knew it would end so easily.

People who can casually take out silver coins...

The way everyone looked at Chuzheng changed.

The muscular man got the silver coins and wanted to leave, but Chuzheng called him back, asking him to stand guard here and not let anyone get close, promising more silver coins afterwards.

Hearing there were more silver coins to be had, the muscular man agreed readily.

The Underground City is divided into five zones, with Zone 1 being the center of power.

Zone 2 is for the wealthy.

Zones 3, 4, and 5 are where ordinary people live.

They are currently in Zone 3.

There isn’t much difference between the three zones, just the location.

"Miss, are you from Zone 2 or Zone 1?" The muscular man squatted beside Chuzheng, curiously asking.

To be able to pull out so many silver coins casually, the muscular man thought she wasn’t from Zone 3.

Chuzheng leaned against the wall, glancing at him coldly: "What’s it to you?"

The muscular man laughed awkwardly: "Just asking, if you can’t say, then forget it, I’m not really curious."

The last few words seemed more like self-talk.

Sure enough, the muscular man didn’t ask again. With him hanging around, others automatically avoided them.

"It’s been ten hours, why can’t we leave yet?"

"What’s the situation outside now?"

As time dragged on, some in the crowd began to get anxious.

Some went to ask the guards at the front, but the guards dismissed them impatiently.

According to the original plot, they were supposed to stay here for three days.

-

A day later, Chuzheng was nibbling on the food the muscular man offered, not in the best mood, as it was too stuffy here, mixed with other smells.

The occasional crying of children was infuriating.

Chuzheng rested against a nearby wall, not truly asleep, just closed her eyes.

Half an hour later, she was forced to open her eyes due to the noise.

A number of guards had appeared in front, moving through the crowd, occasionally picking someone out.

"What are they doing?" Chuzheng asked the muscular man.

The muscular man was chewing on a hard bread and immediately came over eagerly upon hearing Chuzheng’s question: "No idea, they just suddenly came in and started picking people."

These guards carried weapons, no one dared to resist, those unwilling were forcibly taken away.

"You, come over here."

A guard stood on the other side, pointing at Chuzheng.

Chuzheng: "..."

Chuzheng, although in the corner, was standing while most others were sitting, and with a large guy drawing attention beside her, being noticed was unavoidable.

"Hurry up!"

The guard shouted sternly.

No matter how fierce the muscular man was, facing armed guards, he had to back down.

He advised Chuzheng: "If you have any status, now’s the time to show it, otherwise you’ll have to go with them."

Chuzheng: "..."

Can I reveal my alien identity?

I’m afraid I’d be dissected!

Unfamiliar with this place... I’ll just go.

After all, there are so many people here, if a fight breaks out, it’d affect my performance.

[...] Shouldn’t have expected the young lady to have any awareness.

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The guards selected about a hundred people, both men and women, but everyone looked small and not exactly panicked.

At this moment, everyone followed out in confusion.

Outside the entrance, there was another space, filled with many guards.

As soon as they entered, someone stepped forward: "Everyone, don’t be afraid, we’ve brought you here because we need your help."

The crowd dared not speak, glancing at each other.

Someone started distributing gas masks and oxygen tubes.

"The Purification System in Zone 3 has a problem, but the gaps in the system are very small, requiring people with smaller builds to enter. Don’t worry, our Guard Team will accompany you. As long as you follow instructions, there won’t be any issues, and once you’re out, everyone will receive ten silver coins."

Ten silver coins!

These words excited quite a few people.

Those initially unmoved by the gas protection gear promptly put it on following the instructions.

Some hesitated, but now they had no choice.

These guards, while saying don’t be afraid, very clearly threatened them with weapons.

"Do you think they’re tricking us?"

A short-haired girl next to Chuzheng leaned over to talk, distrust evident in her tone towards the guards.

The guards were always arrogant in zones like 3, 4, and 5, as they served Zone 1’s powers.

Some disliked them, which was only natural.

But precisely because of this, many wanted to join the Guard Team.

"I don’t know." The original master’s memories had this event, but the original master wasn’t selected.

The short-haired girl looked worried: "We just fear there’s no return for us..."

Chuzheng glanced at her, silently putting on the gas protection gear. 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

The guards were dividing them into groups.

There were eleven groups in total, and Chuzheng was in the same group as the short-haired girl.

The Guard Team taught them how to use the gas device and urged them to act according to instructions.

The team leaders were all from the Guard Team.

Chuzheng’s group was the eleventh, the last to go out.

As soon as they left, Chuzheng’s gas mask fogged up, she raised her hand to wipe it, realizing it wasn’t the mask but the entire space filled with fog.

"Everyone, follow me." The leader ahead called out.

The floor passage had an emergency light every half meter, so as long as they kept close, they wouldn’t fall behind.

Even though this was a familiar environment, at the moment, nobody dared claim they could move freely here.

-

Two hours later.

They reached the vicinity of the Purification System.

The Purification Systems are dispersed throughout the Underground City, hence the many small teams.

A guard opened the system’s big door, and inside, the fog was minimal, allowing their vision to gradually clear.

Numerous giant devices stood here, making people seem small as ants.

It was very hot; some couldn’t take it as soon as they entered.

The guards discussed in front for a while before letting the group proceed.

The guards took out a map, having the group gather around: "This is what you’re looking for, find this and wait for instructions."

"Once instructions are given, you need to rotate counterclockwise one turn — remember, one turn — aligning the symbols here. Then press the start button beside it."

The guards produced another map.

"This is the start button, make sure you look closely."

The map reached Chuzheng’s hands, she glanced at it and passed it to the next person.

"You memorized it at a glance?" The short-haired girl was surprised.

Chuzheng: "..."

Those two simple maps, what was difficult to remember?

Chuzheng remained silent, making the short-haired girl a bit embarrassed, who then turned to discuss with others nearby.

There were actually quite a few guards present, around a dozen, all appearing small, likely entering with them.

Initially, they probably selected guards first, but those entering the Guard Team were mostly tall, imposing, and good fighters, leaving few meeting the criteria.

Hence, they had to choose ordinary civilians to fill the numbers.