[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world":3,"chapter-level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-284":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Level 4 Human in a Ruined World",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1848498,2454,"Chapter 284","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-284",284,"\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 284: Karma (5)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If the citizens don't come up with the money, I'll kill all of Tongliao's Three Swords...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ones most shocked by this rather outrageous threat were the Three Swordsmen themselves, who only now realized they were being held hostage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"W-What? Are you a robber?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the second sword of Tongliao, Huang Shengli, asked in a bewildered tone, Yeongwoo instinctively flinched for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until now, he had never thought of himself as a robber, but hearing it now, he realized that what he just did was essentially robbery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had abruptly taken them hostage and demanded money from the citizens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On Earth, someone like this would definitely be called a 'robber.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Damn it, things have gotten really messy.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Huang Shengli, who was now a hostage, was looking at the \"Tower\" that Yeongwoo had come on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was in shock that this mysterious structure, which seemed almost awe-inspiring, was just a means for a robbery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But was Yeongwoo just a mere robber?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jeong Yeongwoo07 was a powerful robber who could take the Three Swordsmen of Tongliao hostage instead of the citizens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he was an angry robber who believed that trying to solve this situation with nice words was out of the question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You attacked me first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You three attacked one person, and now what? Asking if I'm a robber? Demanding compensation for assault is robbery?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, that’s because...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just get the money ready, you bastards!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Yeongwoo rolled his eyes and threatened the citizens of Tongliao, a loud voice came from behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You thief! Let’s settle this once and for all!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was from Zheng Chosan, the first sword of Tongliao, who had failed in his previous attempt to stab Yeongwoo in the back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shiiing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, a sharp attack aimed precisely at the back of Yeongwoo’s neck came flying in, forcing him to display a bit of his skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I didn't want to cause permanent damage if I could help it.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swung Bastard like lightning and sliced Zheng Chosan's blade in two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The unique-grade sword of Zheng Chosan was now broken, and Huang Shengli, who witnessed this up close, widened her eyes in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She realized that this robber who appeared with the Tower was not just unusual in personality but also in martial prowess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Who the hell is this guy?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A monstrous stranger who arrived like a bolt out of the blue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You bastard!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next, the third sword, Guo Wangbo, who had finished his struggle with the Golden Trail, came charging in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tat-tat-tat!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could even take three steps, the robber’s form shot forward like a bullet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"S-Stop!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Huang Shengli, who was still held by Yeongwoo, screamed, and almost simultaneously, there was a heavy thudding sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ugh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the groan of Guo Wangbo, who had tried to swing his sword at the robber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked down at his stomach, which was now in excruciating pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There, between his navel and solar plexus, was the hilt of a red sword. Jeong Yeongwoo had struck Guo Wangbo with the hilt of Bastard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, he had controlled his strength, so Guo Wangbo didn't sustain any external injuries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But instead...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Urgh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The effect of the Golden Punishment began gnawing at his senses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As his entire body felt like it was burning, Guo Wangbo rolled on the ground in agony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, the citizens finally began to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"L-Let's gather some money.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How much does everyone have right now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is all I have...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fearing that all of Tongliao's Three Swords would actually be killed, they decided to try and collect the money the robber demanded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Huang Shengli gritted her teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grinding them together, she barely managed to form a sentence in respectful language.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you? Do you go around extorting money like this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Confronted with such an accurate statement, Yeongwoo paused for a moment in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, unable to find another answer, he nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I do go around extorting money.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A straightforward answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Yeongwoo released the arm of Huang Shengli, whom he had been holding until now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed she wasn't the type to abandon the citizens and flee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Huang Shengli looked Yeongwoo up and down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What will you do with the little money you get from us? You seem like someone who already has more than enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn't it the case that many drops make a flood?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even specks of dust, when gathered, can form a mountain. I intend to collect every bit of small change in China to help buy this planet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"W-What do you mean... buy what...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From specks of dust to purchasing a planet—Huang Shengli's mind seemed to freeze for a moment at this cosmic leap in conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The uninvited guest in front of her was not just a simple robber but an utterly insane one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Yeongwoo remained serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please contribute some money so I can buy Earth. I'm asking you nicely.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he looked toward the southwest, where Beijing—Peking—was likely located.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In return, I'll conquer Beijing and erase Im Dupyeong for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beijing, and Im Dupyeong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Yeongwoo uttered these two words, the previously noisy hall, bustling with people collecting money, fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surprised by this unexpected reaction, Yeongwoo widened his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Zheng Chosan, the first sword of Tongliao, who was still standing with his broken sword, pointed his half-blade at Yeongwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Conquer Beijing? That's our long-cherished goal. Who do you think you are to interfere?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You, who can't even take me down, have your sights set on conquering Beijing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was nothing wrong with what Yeongwoo said, so Zheng Chosan couldn't find anything to refute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This conversation was openly happening in front of the citizens of Tongliao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no greater humiliation than this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some random robber had shown up out of nowhere, spouting nonsense, and they lacked the power to shut him up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was enough to drive Zheng Chosan mad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You crazy bastard!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've heard that too many times; it doesn't affect me anymore. Just hand over the money. Then I won't bother you any further.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo spoke with a face that showed he was genuinely unaffected, and finally, Huang Shengli brought up the matter of 'price.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...How much do you need?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Yeongwoo had to ask in return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How much are you paying Im Dupyeong right now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you talking about?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Shengli looked completely bewildered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In response, Yeongwoo quickly turned to gauge the expressions of the other two swordsmen, Zheng Chosan and Guo Wangbo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Good grief.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected, they also had no idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were completely unaware of the existence of the \"collection teams\" of the Standing Committee members who traveled through various Chinese cities daily, collecting tens of millions of karma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You've never met them? Im Dupyeong's collection teams.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Collection teams?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Im Dupyeong is collecting money?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the Three Swordsmen of Tongliao immediately become enraged confirmed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shadow of Beijing had not yet reached this city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Damn, is this because of me? Well, I did kill the East region officer.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was unmistakable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the two Standing Committee members he had killed in China must have been in charge of collecting from Tongliao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, I'm sorry. It seems I might have killed the person in charge of Tongliao. Otherwise, your blood would have already been sucked dry starting yesterday.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo scratched his chin with the tip of Bastard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, how should I make you feel this grim reality...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"W-What are you talking about now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You may not know this, but all other cities in China are paying Im Dupyeong 50 million karma every day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fifty million...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fifty million karma every day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This figure sounded completely unrealistic to the citizens of Tongliao, who had not yet encountered a Standing Committee member.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that even possible?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not monthly, but daily? They're paying 50 million every day?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are they even paying that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the crowd began to buzz again, Zheng Chosan questioned the uninvited guest as if challenging him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't talk nonsense! You're saying every city is giving that much money to Beijing? Why? That doesn't make any sense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo immediately released a golden aura from his eyes, projecting the \"Majesty of the Strongest Sword.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the first proper display of intimidation since he arrived in Tongliao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gasp!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ugh...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It hurts!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Yeongwoo directed his aura only at the Three Swordsmen of Tongliao, even the citizens surrounding them could sense how immense his internal energy was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why do they pay? Because if they don't, they'll die. What's so hard to understand? Did I explain it too nicely?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo casually lifted his sword in front of the frozen Zheng Chosan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't want to be a villain. But if you keep wasting my precious time, I can't help but lose patience.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What... what is he saying?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite being the strongest in Tongliao, the Swordsmen, who felt their hearts being crushed under his aura, couldn't just ignore what Yeongwoo was saying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, you're saying you want to collect the money before Im Dupyeong does?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Shengli asked in a voice filled with indignation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes! But you forgot something important!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What? And what's that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I charge ten million less than Im Dupyeong!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You crazy bastard!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Huang Shengli's patience, not Yeongwoo's, that cracked first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just in time, the \"Strongest Sword's\" aura that had been restraining the three masters began to fade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoosh...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The aura's duration had ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as the hold on the Three Swordsmen of Tongliao was released, they all rushed toward Yeongwoo simultaneously, as if they had planned it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haaa!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Die!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You shouldn't be allowed to live!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a critical battle, where the fate of losing or keeping millions of karma daily hung in the balance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Yeongwoo had expected such a reaction and swiftly retreated, shouting to the golden goblin, \"Black Sword!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was ordering the goblin to pull out and toss him the Dullahan's sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the goblin merely tilted its head without even opening its subspace pouch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Kee?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo realised, 'That's right, I put it in the Catalog.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a hurry, Yeongwoo grabbed the \"Golden Trail\" floating behind him with both hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thunk!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then swung the sword toward the three masters of Tongliao, who were already closing in on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Listen to me! Paying me is the safest and easiest way! Don't make me turn into a real villain!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sword drew a wide golden arc, and though the Three Swordsmen of Tongliao flinched at the sight, they didn't suppress their fighting spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We've never even met the collection teams, and we won't lose to them either!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aren't you one of those collectors? Aren't you Im Dupyeong's dog?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems killing you is the true justice!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the Three Swordsmen, each filled with righteous indignation, charged at him, anyone watching would see Yeongwoo as the villain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Damn, these guys really...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang, clang, clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, they exchanged a dozen blows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This exchange only lasted because Yeongwoo was holding back against the three swordsmen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he wanted, he could have beheaded all three within ten seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as he had said earlier, Yeongwoo's patience, like his time, was wearing thin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You bastards, I'll show you why the other cities are paying me from now on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, as Yeongwoo reached for the Bastard once more...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A strange explosion-like sound came from the rear of the battlefield, where the four had been fighting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What the...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo and the Three Swordsmen of Tongliao all turned to look in the direction of the sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What they saw was an elderly man approaching, his voice amplified with a strange, demonic resonance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—The Chairman Im Dupyeong demands tribute! Tongliao, heed the command...!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man, announcing his approach with an eerie tone filled with malice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—I am Hong Jingbai, the 2nd Standing Committee member of the Central Politburo!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The 2nd Standing Committee member, second only to Im Dupyeong himself in Beijing, had arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had been dispatched to investigate the situation in the Eastern region, where Standing Committee members kept disappearing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeongwoo quickly extricated himself from the battlefield and pointed to the Three Swordsmen of Tongliao, who were conveniently gathered together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Hong! Over here! These men are plotting a rebellion!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Night]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>",2075,"2026-06-09T07:03:45.853Z",1,"novelbin.me","8447756d5b5337b44e7b6bdd501957c1c5b83cd61d36bd61ba2d74adfef6aefa","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-285","level-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-chapter-283",688,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flevel-4-human-in-a-ruined-world-cover.jpg"]