I created the Anomaly Control Bureau

Chapter 725. Golden Ears of Wheat

The fierce cold wind blew across the soil of the Southern Federation, sweeping away every inch of moisture that nourished the crops. The scorching sun hanging high in the sky was like a ruthless tyrant, bringing down severe punishment on all the people who bowed in the fields.

The beads of sweat sliding down the lines of skin as dry as a wasteland are but a brief comfort for the eternal pain.

Xiao Lie raised his dark arm and wiped the sweat from his forehead. Every time he swung his arm, a deep fatigue almost like pain would come from his spine. Fortunately, his nerves had become numb over time.

But when he saw the thin body not far away doing the same movements as himself, intense pain would still surge into his chest, causing his already dry throat to feel tight and astringent.

The figure not far from him was a girl who looked to be only in her teens. Her equally dark skin had skinny limbs that were totally unsuitable for farm work, but her shriveled face was full of determination.

Unlike her appearance, the "girl" named Xiao Ying is actually nineteen years old this year, but her shriveled belly and heavy work over the years make her look shorter than her peers.

"Brother." Xiao Ying raised her rustic face and asked curiously, "What's wrong?"

Xiao Lie retracted his dull gaze and hurriedly smiled, looking a little overwhelmed:

"Nothing. I was wondering when we could get out of here."

His dry throat couldn't express how much he felt for the girl.

The girl raised her lips, her smile full of hope:

"It should be soon. We have saved a lot of money."

Xiao Lie also smiled cooperatively, but he knew very well that it was a lie.

The land under their feet belongs to the Ren family.

Although people from other federations felt that serfs were now a distant legend, Xiao Lie and his sister's status was not much better than that of the former serfs, and it was almost impossible for them to save up the wealth to escape from here.

They had no chance of finding a way out of here.

In the Southern Federation, the so-called families were actually warlords.

As one of the few lands that the World Federation does not actually control, there is no morality or order here. In those more chaotic places, there is still true horror and barbarism.

Slaves who were cut into human sticks, young men and women who were used as tools for sexual gratification, and people who were used as food simply because of some kind of curiosity...

These horrific scenes have existed since decades ago.

There was a time when these warlords who could trample on human lives at will restrained themselves somewhat, but at some point they seemed to become arrogant and crazy again. Xiao Lie could not remember the exact time.

Everything seemed to have happened yesterday, or before he was born.

Compared with those people, the life of being a serf for the Ren family can be called happy. Although they have been often beaten and scolded by members of the Ren family since childhood, at least they can survive.

No limbs are missing.

Only his right eye was blinded.

"What are you looking at!" A shrill voice suddenly came from a distance.

The fear that almost turned into instinct made Xiao Lie's body tremble slightly. The owner of this unpleasant voice was their immediate superior Ren Anqing, who was also the guy who blinded his eyes during beating and scolding.

"Brother." Xiao Ying shouted worriedly.

"It's okay." Xiao Lie came to his senses and waved to his sister.

The other party's harsh voice was getting closer and closer.

"How's the work going?" A bloated body resembling a toad appeared in their sight.

Ren Anqing narrowed his eyes and glanced at the ugly Xiao Ying, then gave the one-eyed man a mocking smile. If it weren't for his injury, Ren Anqing would never have remembered this humble servant.

Xiao Lie quickly lowered his head, revealing a flattering yet fearful smile:

"Master An, we have been working as you requested for two days..."

Seeing him trembling, Ren Anqing showed a smug expression: "Very good, very good, it is important to remember my words."

Although he looked very happy, Ren Anqing was feeling quite depressed in his heart. In the past few days, the believers of the God of Wind had made all the believers of the God of Fire panic-stricken. He was tormented by these troubles and could hardly sleep.

Looking at Xiao Lie's empty right eye, he felt more and more annoyed the more he looked.

The scene of him daring to contradict him in order to protect his sister appeared in front of Ren Anqing.

An interesting idea suddenly flashed through his mind:

"Hey, since you are so obedient, I can find you a better job.

"But I have a small request..."

Hearing his frivolous words, Xiao Lie immediately sensed the arrogant playfulness in them. Fear and anger surged into his heart almost at the same time, and his rough fists clenched and unclenched again.

"...How about letting your sister come to my house as a servant?" Ren Anqing said in an undisguised tone. All the poor people living in the Southern Federation understood the implicit meaning of this sentence.

But his eyes were fixed on Xiao Lie.

Having said that, Ren Anqing didn't really want to do that to Xiao Ying, not only because she was ugly, but also because he had no interest in women. What he really expected was Xiao Lie's reaction.

What he wanted to see was the boy who once had the courage to resist finally bowing his head in humiliation before him.

Or watch him raise his fist at you in anger, and then knock him down yourself, making him realize how powerless and unrealistic his resistance is.

And the despair and fear after failure.

Either option will be interesting for Ren Anqing.

Xiao Lie lowered his head even lower and clenched his teeth tightly together.

"Brother..." Xiao Ying's voice rang out.

Almost at the same time, Xiao Lie swung his fist heavily.

Ren Anqing smiled happily, he couldn't wait to see...

call out.

Xiao Lie's fist didn't hit Ren Anqing's face.

Along with the low sound, the air around Ren Anqing's head began to distort and change rapidly.

As Xiao Lie watched, his head exploded, blood spurted out like flowers, blooming and flying in the air, and the broken skull almost touched Xiao Lie's cheek.

But before Xiao Lie could feel the surprise.

The splattered blood suddenly solidified in the air for a moment, and then...

It turned into a fierce flame.

Then the flickering sparks stayed on Ren Anqing's neck, and then spread to his whole body, devouring his clothes and flesh.

A figure made of pure fire stood in front of the two of them, and looked sideways into the distance, as if there was something dangerous hidden in some place that Xiao Lie could not reach.

In the burning fire, Xiao Lie could vaguely see Ren Anqing's blurry face.

Like a living devil.

I feel like my writing has gotten better.