Chapter 1625: with translation of chapter title

Inside the Meeting Room, a silence fell; everyone unconsciously looked toward the agitated Huang Haitao.

Everyone had their mouths open, astonished at his proposal.

No, it should be said they admired him.

It wasn't admiring how useful this idea was, but admiring that Huang Haitao was willing to "send out" Rule Fragments.

Rule Fragments, not only priceless, a "divine object" that could drive anyone mad, they even represent the hope of surviving in the future, representing power.

In the Apocalypse, what could be more important than this?

Huang Haitao's proposal, they hadn't even thought of it!

"Minister Huang, your idea is very good, but we still need to see Lord Lin An's opinion, right?"

"Using Rule Fragments to attract strongers from all sides to join us, eliminate misunderstandings... I always feel, maybe..."

After coming to their senses, seeing Lin An silent and seemingly pondering Huang Haitao's proposal, the few High Level members who had recently joined the Faction: Long An as Third Stage representatives all subtly began to persuade.

Sweat beaded on their nervous palms.

Huang Haitao's proposal sounded good; it could indeed ease the current crisis and quickly attract elites.

But...

People are selfish, and moreover they aren't exactly selfless.

Huang Haitao's proposal undoubtedly meant splitting Lin An's rewards given to them among others!

This is Rule Fragments!

Is it wrong to keep good things for our own people!?

They sincerely support Lin An, willing to give their lives for the Faction: Long An!

Seeing that some supported him while others subtly advised him, Huang Haitao could see everyone's little thoughts.

But at this moment, a spirit of great fearlessness seemed to arise in his heart, and he earnestly looked at everyone:

"Everyone."

"I certainly know you all need Rule Fragments; becoming stronger also helps Lin Ge."

"But the key now is we can't digest so many fragments; at least in the short term, using a tenth would be good!"

"Only by giving can we gain!"

"If we distribute these fragments, no! Even if we just give away half and keep a batch for ourselves, that would be enough to resolve the current situation!"

"Lin Ge!"

As he spoke, Huang Haitao looked agitatedly at Lin An, barely restraining his reluctance, pushing the fragments Lin An had given him toward Lin An.

"Lin Ge! I know how great your pressure is!"

"From the establishment of the Faction: Long An to now, I, Huang Haitao, am well aware that in reality we people... even the entire Faction: Long An haven't helped you at all!"

"Put bluntly, we've survived until now by hiding under your protection!"

"This shouldn't be! It's wrong!"

"You've given us enough!"

His voice choked, as if he'd been holding back a bellyful of words.

Huang Haitao couldn't help but his eyes redden; seeing Lin An's obviously fatigued, pale face, he only hated himself and the others for being useless.

As the first members of the Faction: Long An, they enjoyed the best treatment—from Equipment to spirit-energy fruits, from skills to daily spirit-energy needs—none of which fell short of far surpassing other Safe Zone survivors.

With Lin An holding the fort and top-tier existences like Zhang Tie guarding the Faction: Long An, they had hardly experienced any major battles.

Even the most perilous city-defense battles and Alien Species wars were essentially settled single-handedly by Lin An.

Over time, he always felt he was a good-for-nothing, or that the entire Faction: Long An was useless! He constantly hoped that one day he could repay Lin An, at least easing his guilt.

"Lin Ge!"

"I'm confident I can reach Fourth Stage on my own!"

"These things are too valuable; these fragments should play a greater role!"

After saying all that, many Third Stage members in the Meeting Room fell speechless, even feeling somewhat ashamed and lowering their heads.

Yes, what Huang Haitao said was correct.

These people simply can't use up all the fragments; thinking only of themselves, how many of them consider Lin An?

All we can say is, we really can't bear to part with them... they're just too valuable...

Their hearts were complex, torn.

They can't use up so many Rule Fragments, but they could leave them to promising descendants, friends, comrades...

Lord Lin An said that from now on, anyone who reaches Third Stage will receive fragments.

"Not a bad idea."

After a long silence, Lin An remained quiet for a while before finally speaking.

All they saw was him first patting Huang Haitao's shoulder, indicating he shouldn't take it to heart.

Then he turned to look at the nervous crowd watching him:

"Those who need it, first take a batch of fragments and quickly advance to Fourth Stage."

"Keep two-thirds; the remaining third, let Gao Tian, Huang Haitao, An Jing Tian, Wen Ya and the others handle it themselves."

As his words fell, before anyone could even be stunned, astonishment and Lin An truly accepted Huang Haitao's suggestion.

The next second, Lin An vanished before their eyes.

Spatial fluctuations; the suddenly disappeared Lin An seemed as if he had never come.

Only those clusters of Rule Fragments emitting beautiful light proved Lin An had just been there.

"Lord Lin An!?"

"Captain Lin!?"

At the same time, just as Zhang Tie realized Lin An had left, startled and jumping up to look around, a calm voice suddenly sounded in his ear.

Zhang Tie, come alone to find me.

Lin Dui!!

How could you listen to that idiot Huang Haotao's opinion!

Damn it! The fragments you painstakingly obtained, giving them to everyone is already enough! That little bastard still wants to distribute them!

Doesn't he know what kind of good-for-nothings are out there!?

He looked anguished.

Accompanying Lin An as they stood on the top of the earliest built spirit-energy defense tower, Xiong Hanzi angrily cursed, his face full of reluctance.

That expression was as heart-wrenching as cutting flesh.

Although he couldn't use many Rule Fragments, or rather, he didn't really need them.

But Huang Haitao's idea is practically no different from squandering wealth!

Damn it! Those traitors were deceived by the escapees, framing Lin Dui! The best solution is to kill them all! Instead of giving them things and treasures, hoping they'd be grateful!

Although Zhang Tie doesn't understand any reasoning, he also knows people are lowly scum! They take the soft, not the hard!

Watching Zhang Tie agonizing to the point of twitching, Lin An felt helpless and couldn't help but chuckle.

He certainly knew how wicked human nature is; this method is somewhat naive.

But for Lin An, he naturally thought of more, having his reasons.

"Huang Haitao's suggestion is also not useless."

"Taking some fragments to attract a portion of the third stage, even if just to stabilize the situation, is correct."

He patted Xiong Hanzi on the shoulder, and Lin An spoke calmly.

"Proving it wouldn't likely prove anything, and it's meaningless."

"But we have fragments here; the pseudo fourth stage side must produce more stuff to lure the remaining survivors into joining them."

"Whether it's briefly maintaining the current situation, preventing those pseudo fourth stage from concentrating forces to attack us in a short time, or replenishing strength, it's useful."