Wasteland Border Inspector-Chapter 305 - 130: Extraordinary Talent, Terrifying Panel!_5
"Let them see it."
The Military Saber obediently picked up a note and slowly waved it in front of the seven groups of people.
The abundance of X marks on the paper made everyone’s eyes hurt, especially Liu Kun, whose internal fire seemed extinguished by a bucket of cold water. Yet, in its place was a long-lost calm, overshadowed by an overwhelming confusion.
What is he trying to do?
What exactly does this Intern Inspector want to achieve?
"Alright, I’ll give you one more chance. Negotiate the compensation, and once you’re done, fill out the results on the paper."
Cheng Ye clapped his hands, crumpled the X-marked notes into a ball and tossed them into the nearby trash can, signaling the Military Saber to distribute a new note to everyone.
"Take note, if your negotiation results still don’t reach 10 votes this time, I’ll have the compensation terms voted on by those outside. Whatever they say, goes."
What? Compensation terms will be voted on by outsiders?
The burly men’s faces suddenly changed drastically, each pupil contracted sharply. With their understanding of human nature from surviving in the Wilderness, they’d bet nine out of ten times those outside would end up allocating all their resources to these scavengers if allowed to vote.
This is the evil of human nature, unable to tolerate others’ success, especially those who once bullied them or their kind.
They even shifted their perspective for a moment; if it were they who had to vote, they’d likely be happy to see such a result as well.
However, the six scavengers, including Liu Kun, were dumbfounded, their minds unable to process the situation.
Because the burly men they teamed up with suddenly retracted all their arrogance, no longer threatening or intimidating. Instead, they turned around sincerely and earnestly started discussing compensation with them.
"Brother, will this do? I’ll give you a few more Happiness Coins, and also share one of the beast hides I just collected with you?"
Niu Xiaocai had no trace of defiance left on his face, only sincerity remained.
Evidently, just moments ago, he was still somewhat bullying and unruly, but now he seemed like a child who had done something wrong, speaking with cautious probing.
Why do these people follow the rules?
With a sudden thud.
It felt like something exploded in Liu Kun’s mind, countless chaotic thoughts flashed rapidly through his mind.
He instinctively nodded before he could think through it, only to see Niu Xiaocai’s expression tighten, his posture lowered even more, taking a half step forward almost humbly: "If you’re not satisfied, how about two, two hides?!"
"Two hides?!"
Liu Kun was completely stunned.
Because Niu Xiaocai had collected only three beast hides in total, but now he was willing to use two as compensation. This wasn’t just making a concession; he was going all in.
Why did he undergo such a transformation?
Under normal circumstances, given Liu Kun’s status, he wouldn’t even think about something at this level.
But today, disguised as a scavenger, he saw the world through a different perspective.
A world more real than sitting in a conference room, listening to bickering executives.
Screech!
The Flame Eagle circling in the air cried out loudly, clearing Liu Kun’s head a little.
But right at that moment, a previously unknown emotion surged from the wound on his right arm, rapidly expanding in his chest, burning throughout his body like a wildfire.
All those once-blurry thoughts suddenly became incredibly clear, making his eyes shine brightly.
It was because of the Inspector Cheng sitting behind the inspection desk.
He was like a scale, restoring both the strong and the weak to the same level.
Because he was strong enough, strong enough not to need roaring or punching to make those accustomed to speaking with power retract their claws.
Even without clear rules laid out before them, he could use his deterrent force to teach the strong to respect the weak, allowing the weak no longer to live in fear.
This kind of power is the best rule of all.
This balance is the future he desires!
Woosh.
It seemed like his thoughts had never been this clear.
Before this, he had been momentarily confused, unsure if he was on the right path.
But now, all hesitations, doubts, and self-questioning had evaporated.
There seemed to be no more obstacles on the path forward, only a wide-open road.
Isn’t this precisely what he wanted?
To have rules binding everyone, without the Extraordinary having extra privileges to trample on the life, dignity, or anything of the weak at will.
Even Yuan Gang should lower his stance, put away his arrogance, and no longer rely on power to crush others.
Let them know that making a mistake means facing the consequences, not just brushing it off with a laugh.
They might even need to bow their heads, asking for forgiveness from those they once despised.
This is the kind of world he wants!
?
The coordination rate in the top right corner of the panel was skyrocketing at a rate visible to the naked eye, increasing by 10% every second.
Cheng Ye watched in stunned disbelief.
This... this can’t be right, can it?
The core logic behind his carefully laid-out plan hadn’t even been shown yet.
He initially intended for Liu Kun to see firsthand how a collective regulatory system contrasted with one based on individual strength, clearly defining everyone’s behavioral boundaries and ensuring rules were truly followed.
Demonstrate that resolving malicious incidents shouldn’t rely solely on force but rather on collective oversight.
The system is to be enforced collectively, fairly determining right from wrong.
To make everyone understand that the dramatically changed burly men today might be them tomorrow or could be the judges standing outside.
This was supposed to encourage Liu Kun to reflect, making him realize his different consideration for rules, bringing the two onto an equal level.
But Liu Kun’s response...
What is he thinking?
Cheng Ye was slightly stunned, but a name in the top right corner suddenly burst into brilliant gold.
It worked?
An indescribable thrill exploded in his mind, and he almost instinctively clicked on the search bar.
[Liu Kun, 100%, Searchable: Intelligence (Quality Fixed Increase 0.5), Item (Probability: Guaranteed*1), Skill Level 1 (Probability: Guaranteed*1), Skill Level 2 (Probability: 1%), Skill Level 3 (Non-selectable; Please continue to advance rank)]
"Two guaranteed?"
Cheng Ye’s breath caught slightly.
If there were a percentage-based probability, he might still weigh his options and hesitate...
But now, he didn’t hesitate for a moment; his mind landed firmly on the "Skill Lv1" option.
The dreamt-of scenario occurred, unexpectedly and without foresight.
The panel flickered.
[Search successful!]
Countless fragmented sparks burst forth from the depths of the panel, like scattered stars blown apart, swirling in the air, gradually forming clear lines of text.
Cheng Ye’s heart trembled. Despite sufficient mental preparation, he felt a sense of vertigo.
[Liu Kun (Extraordinary Coexistence State)]
[Lv1 Skills]:
Super Talent: Killing Body Fire** (Extraordinary, gains the power to manipulate external flames; Probability: 75%)
Super Talent: Heart-Protecting Fire** (Extraordinary, gains a special flame that protects the bearer; Probability: 100%)
Super Talent: Soul-Destroying Fire** (Extraordinary, gains power to attack another plane; Probability: 45%)
Skill: Scorching Eagle Extinguishing Fire* (Perfect, gains a temporary fire-repelling ability)
Skill: Scorching Eagle Hook Fire* (Perfect, gains a temporary ability to guide the direction of flames)
Skill: Scorching Eagle Swallowing Fire* (Perfect, slightly consumes flames to recover from injuries)
Skill: .... (27 standard skills hidden)
[Lv2 Skills]: Locked
[Lv3 Skills]: Locked
[Lv4 Skills]: Locked
[Lv5 Skills]: Locked
[Lv6 Skills]: Locked
[Note]: Detected that the searcher is affected by special powers, causing skill mutation. The Collector has issued a warning through the * note, which will adhere to the following rules:
1. Skills marked with a single ’*’, if the Collector does not possess the corresponding special power, will experience a significant downgrade (Perfect → Rare)
2. Skills marked with a double ’**’, if the Collector does not possess the corresponding special power, will automatically gain this special power (this special power is nascent, only supporting normal skill operation, unable to match the searcher’s current level)
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