Chapter 407: Nightmare of the Beast Tide

Jiang Hua's gaze was tightly locked in the direction of the city gate, a hint of indescribable anxiety showing in his eyes.

For some reason, after hearing those few seemingly casual words from Su Luo, an intense, ominous premonition rose within his heart for no reason.

"President?"

"President?"

The several C-Class Awakened behind him, seeing Jiang Hua staring at the city gate for a long time without the slightest intention of moving his feet, could not help but call out to him in low voices.

The people were already gone without a trace, so what was there left to look at?

Besides, that Su Luo's temper was notoriously volatile in the circle; they were actually secretly hoping the other party would leave quickly, so as not to keep them on tenterhooks here.

"Mm, let's go back first."

Jiang Hua slowly turned around, his gaze sweeping over everyone's faces one by one, his eyes as if pondering something, and then he walked straight toward the elevator entrance.

When the elevator doors slowly closed, cutting them off from the lobby, the Awakened in the entire lobby seemed to shed a heavy burden at the same time, and they all let out a long sigh of relief.

Just now, two figures at the president level, plus three or four C-Class Awakened, had gathered in one place; that powerful aura had suppressed them so much that they didn't dare to breathe, as if a slight carelessness would invite disaster.

However, recalling the scene that had just occurred, they still felt it was like a dream.

That newcomer named Qin Hai, what kind of virtue or ability did he have to actually make a president come to greet him in person? This simply exceeded the scope of their cognition.

Many people felt endless regret in their hearts; if they had known Qin Hai had such a background, they should have tried every possible way to get on good terms with this newcomer during those precious few days.

After all, as the saying goes, more friends mean more paths.

In case they couldn't make it in He City one day in the future, they could go to the Yongan City Awakened Association to find Qin Hai; with his relationship with that president, taking care of them would surely be an easy matter.

Thinking of this, many people cast envious gazes toward the members of the Star Frost Squad.

If one had to say who had a fairly good relationship with Qin Hai during this period, besides the Star Frost Squad, no one else could really be found.

"Brother Lei, I'm really so envious of you all," someone nearby said with an envious look. "When Qin Hai left just now, he even specifically greeted you and said he would always remember your help toward him."

"That's right, if you encounter any trouble in the future and contact him, he definitely won't sit idly by."

"Even if his own ability is limited and he can't help, that President Su behind him surely won't stand by and watch."

"That's right, that's right." Everyone echoed one after another, their eyes undisguisedly revealing looks of envy and jealousy.

"Hey, those were just trivial matters not worth mentioning," Lei Wei waved his hands repeatedly and said modestly.

When he helped Qin Hai back then, it was purely out of concern for a newcomer, especially seeing that Qin Hai was also a physical enhancement type Awakened, somewhat similar to himself, so he thought he would help where he could.

If Qin Hai could grow in the future, it would also be considered adding a bit of strength to their Star Frost Squad.

But who could have predicted that Qin Hai's background was so profound, countless times stronger than them, these D-rank Awakened.

Qin Hai went to the Yongan City Awakened Association and had the president personally cultivate him; that was far better than staying here and going out hunting with them.

To say he wasn't envious at all in his heart would definitely be a lie, but he really hadn't thought about getting any reward from Qin Hai.

However, at this moment, the thoughts of the other few in the Star Frost Squad were completely different.

Especially the red-haired man and the thin, tall man; their faces were full of regret and guilt.

If they had known Qin Hai's background was so formidable, even if they didn't deliberately curry favor, at least they wouldn't have said disparaging words to his face when they were out in the wild, right?

Fortunately, the Captain had always had a good attitude toward Qin Hai and even said he would take him out alone tomorrow to hunt Intermediate Fierce Beasts.

They thought to themselves that if they really encountered any difficulties in the future and sought help, the other party, out of respect for the Captain, shouldn't refuse.

However, the few of them suddenly recalled the words that President Su said before leaving, and their complexions instantly turned deathly pale.

A Beast Tide will occur not long from now? Is this true?

In their memory, it seemed the last Beast Tide outbreak was two years ago.

That Beast Tide came fiercely, He City nearly fell, and many Awakened unfortunately lost their lives, just like the squad the Captain was in before; except for the president, everyone else died miserably under the sharp claws of the Fierce Beasts.

If it happens again... they didn't dare to think any further, and a chill surged in their hearts.

At the same time, in the president's office.

Several C-Class Awakened looked at Jiang Hua, who was sitting in the boss's chair with a serious face, their eyes full of confusion.

"President, didn't that man surnamed Su already leave?"

"That's right, President, to send him away, you actually gave two thousand points to that person surnamed Qin; it really wasn't necessary. Two thousand points, it's not a lot, but it's not a little either."

"Hey, as long as we can send that plague god away, let alone two thousand points, even four or five thousand would be worth it."

"That is true." The others nodded one after another to show their agreement.

They were truly afraid that Su Luo would suddenly say he wanted to challenge them to an Arena match.

If they agreed, they would likely not be his match; by then, not only would the points be lost completely, but their face would also be lost.

If they didn't agree, with so many people present watching, how could they not agree? Wouldn't that be slapping their own faces?

"President, why aren't you speaking?" Someone couldn't help but break the silence.

Since returning, the President had been worried; now that Su Luo was gone, shouldn't he be relieved and feel happy?

"I am thinking about one thing," Jiang Hua leaned back in his chair, his brows locked, and said with a grave expression.

"Thinking about one thing?"

"What thing?"

"You should all remember what Su Luo said before he left, right?"

"What he said before he left?"

"What was it?" Two of them looked at each other, looking blank.

The one on the far right, however, suddenly widened his eyes and exclaimed, "I remember now! He said he received reliable information that a Beast Tide will break out again not long from now, and he even reminded you, President, to prepare early."

"What! A Beast Tide will break out again?"

"A Beast Tide!"

In an instant, the originally relaxed and cheerful atmosphere in the room vanished, replaced by suffocating fear.

They could never forget the terrifying scene when the Beast Tide struck; countless Fierce Beasts surged from all directions like a tide, blotting out the sky and sun, and sometimes even suddenly bursting out from underground, catching the people in the city off guard!

That was a nightmare; every time they recalled it, it still left them with lingering fear.