Starting from a short stick, becoming the master of the universe

The entire underground space was filled with a strange smell that was difficult to describe in words.

Thanks to the daytime, it is not completely dark here. Even ordinary people can barely see the surrounding situation.

There were many dug holes on both sides of the passage, covered with curtains or doors and windows, and voices could be faintly heard from inside.

Jiang Cheng could feel that many dark eyes were looking here through the gaps in the cave.

Obviously, these people are the scavengers who have settled here.

But instead of living here, it’s better to go to the outer city.

But on second thought, he understood.

Maybe it’s not that these people don’t want to leave here, but that they can’t leave.

There are only two known ways to leave the inner city. One is to take a flying vehicle and leave from the high wall, and the other is to go through the tunnel. However, the deeper the tunnel goes, the more dangerous it is. For these ordinary people who go deeper, they are undoubtedly seeking death.

Let's take a step back and say that even if they are lucky enough to pass through the tunnel safely and reach the outer city area, can they live a good life?

not necessarily.

If they wanted to live in the outer city, it would be impossible without a house. Once they were discovered, they would be thrown into the slums.

It is hard to say which is better, being a scavenger here or being a refugee in the slums. The things in the garbage cans in the inner city may be better than what the rich people in the outer city eat and wear.

The underground passage is not a straight line, it is winding and has forks.

The middle-aged man walked in front. He seemed to be very familiar with the place. When he came to the fork in the road, he did not hesitate at all.

After walking about another hundred meters, the light in the passage dimmed and Mrs. Chen and the other two could no longer see the road clearly.

At this moment, the middle-aged man walking in the front snapped his fingers, and a fireball as big as a football floated into the air, illuminating the surrounding space of dozens of meters as if it were daytime.

There was a flash of surprise in Jiang Cheng's eyes.

It seems that this chief is no ordinary master of the Force, but one who possesses spiritual powers and can use a variety of "spells".

The firelight illuminated the road, but it also attracted more prying eyes. In the darkness, it seemed as if countless pairs of eyes were staring at them.

"You guys, put out the fire quickly."

Just then, a hoarse voice came from the front.

From the sound it seemed to be an old man, wrapped in a black cloth, huddled in the corner, revealing a pair of scarlet eyes.

Mrs. Chen and the other two were immediately startled.

Jiang Cheng was also a little surprised.

"Sorry, we'll be leaving soon."

The middle-aged man smiled at him.

The old man lowered his head, as if he agreed.

But just as Lin Yue passed by, he suddenly roared, kicked his legs, and pounced towards the former.

With the help of the firelight, one could clearly see that his fingernails were thick and long, and his front teeth were sharp and thin. He looked like a mouse.

In the blink of an eye, a fireball hit him and burned him to ashes.

The middle-aged man shook his head.

Speaking of which, these people are also pitiful people. Because they have lived here for a long time, their genes have mutated, causing changes in their bodies.

But since the other party insisted on provoking him, it was no wonder that he took action.

"Xiaoyue, are you okay?"

"No, it's okay." Lin Yue was also very frightened, her face was pale.

"It's good that you're okay. If you're really scared, just close your eyes and wait until they leave, then open them again."

"No need, Brother Jiang Cheng, I, I'm not afraid." Lin Yue shook her head.

Jiang Cheng nodded, looked at the old man and Mrs. Chen, and continued to lead them forward. Along the way, they encountered several attacks.

If the old man we met at the beginning launched the attack after he said a word, then the remaining few were completely surprise attacks.

Jiang Cheng also noticed it.

Although the fireball dispelled the darkness, it also became a target for some monsters.

Fortunately, these monsters are of average strength, so he is confident that he can deal with them even if the middle-aged man does not take action.

"We're almost at the gap."

The middle-aged man turned around and smiled, "After the gap, it's the outer city."

Jiang Cheng breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this.

However, not long after walking, a strange sound was heard around, and it seemed that something was approaching here rapidly.

"Oh no, it's a swarm of rats!"

Old Qin exclaimed.

As soon as he finished speaking, countless rats with black bodies and glowing red eyes came from both sides like a tide.

They are about the size of puppies, and some of them are almost as big as calves.

One after another, the scene was extremely horrifying.

"do not be afraid."

The middle-aged man's voice was as steady as ever. He waved his hand and pillars of fire as thick as his thighs shot up into the sky, forming a circle that protected the people in the center.

The flames were burning fiercely and seemed to be frighteningly hot, but the strange thing was that Jiang Cheng and the others who were inside did not feel the slightest bit of heat.

At this moment, the rats on both sides had already pounced forward. However, as soon as they touched the flames, their bodies dissipated into the air, without even having time to utter a scream.

Even so, the mice at the back continued to charge forward, as if they were unaware of death.

"Ordinary rat groups wouldn't be so crazy. I'm afraid there's someone controlling them from behind." said the woman holding the flute.

"Not urgent."

The middle-aged man smiled and said, "After a while, he will show up naturally. It doesn't matter if he doesn't show up. We can see whether he has more rats or I have more Force."

As soon as he finished speaking, a laugh was heard.

The rats that were attacking frantically suddenly became quiet.

The group of rats in front suddenly dispersed to both sides, and several figures walked out.

"I thought it was some ignorant guys showing off here, but it turns out it's the leader of Chu who has come to visit. I'm sorry for not welcoming you and I'm so disrespectful."

The middle-aged man in the lead laughed.

These people were different from the previous ones. They were extremely clean, wearing uniform clothes, and exuded a dangerous aura.

But in comparison, they seemed to be more wary of this side. The middle-aged man looked nonchalant, but his eyes were full of vigilance. As for the people behind him, they didn't even pretend, and fear was written all over their faces.

"It turned out to be Bishop An of the Shadow Church."

Chu Feng removed the pillar of fire and bowed to the man opposite him, "Bishop An, don't be nervous. I'm just passing by here. I don't have any hostility."

"is it?"

The man in charge on the opposite side breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this.

His eyes swept across several people in succession, and finally fell on Jiang Cheng, his eyes slightly narrowed.

"I wonder what's so special about this little brother that Chief Chu could come all the way from the base to pick him up from the inner city?"

(End of this chapter)