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Chapter 308 Do I need to make myself even clearer? (Please subscribe)

Hearing Yan Hao's words, Hua Jun was in a real bind.

He had long anticipated this scene, or rather, this was just the beginning. He estimated that the reactions from these people would be even more intense once he revealed the general's words.

However, Li Ping was the one he tried his best to keep, and within the association, he was the one who should have supported Li Ping the most.

Therefore, he sighed softly and said, "Yan Hao, please sit down first."

Upon hearing this, Yan Hao stared intently into his eyes.

Hua Jun remained silent.

The two awakened individuals blocking the way remained completely still.

Clearly, none of them could leave without Hua Jun's permission.

"You bastard, Hua Jun."

Yan Hao said resentfully, "When my brother was alive, why didn't you have such a temper? As soon as my brother and the others died, you couldn't wait to show your claws to us. Fine, fine."

As he spoke, he sat down in the chair and said, "Then I'll listen to what you've called us here for today."

After Yan Hao did this, the others exchanged glances and sat back down.

"cough."

Hua Jun coughed lightly, his gaze sweeping over everyone present, and said, "What I'm about to say is very important, so I hope everyone will take it seriously."

"Why all the nonsense? Just say what you have to say, or shut up!"

"That's right, Hua Jun, stop pretending."

"Hurry up and tell me, I need to go back to sleep."

A group of people said irritably.

They usually looked down on this guy, but now he was showing off in front of them. How could they not be angry?

"Alright, then I'll say it. With the City Lord and the Guild Leader in trouble, everyone knows the current situation in Anshan City. It seems calm on the surface, but no one knows when an accident might happen. For example, cultists, wanted criminals, and what if the beast tide breaks out again one day? Do you all think we can withstand it?"

After he finished speaking, the room fell silent.

Fear was evident in the eyes of many people.

They weren't too afraid of cultists or wanted criminals. Anshan City was so big that even if cultists infiltrated, they wouldn't be the ones to suffer.

But a beast tide?

That would definitely be the end of them.

"so what?"

Yan Hao squinted and asked.

"Therefore, I invited a powerful Awakened One to serve as the president of our Anshan City Awakened One Association. His strength is absolutely top-tier among C-level Awakened Ones."

He can easily kill C-rank Awakened beings of the same level. Even elite-level ferocious beasts like the Firescale Boar are no different from ordinary elite-level ferocious beasts in his eyes. This is something not only I, but everyone else in the association knows.

As he spoke, Hua Jun looked at the others.

"That's right, we've witnessed all of this firsthand. The president's strength is definitely among the top tier of C-level Awakeners."

"I'm afraid he's already close to becoming a B-rank Awakened."

"With the guild leader in charge, we might be able to hold off a beast tide if one really breaks out."

The group spoke up, one after another.

The elderly, women, and children in the crowd breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.

It turns out that Hua Jun had already come up with a plan, causing them all unnecessary worry.

However, some of the young men looked wary and told them directly that if the matter were really that simple, Hua Jun would not have needed to call them all over.

The next moment, Hua Jun's words confirmed their suspicions.

"After our persuasion, he agreed to stay and serve as the president of our association to protect Anshan City, but he has one condition."

Hua Jun took a deep breath and said, "He hopes to buy back the vacant land in everyone's hands at market price to resettle people from outside the city."

His words were like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, causing a huge uproar.

"What? He's going to take away the land we have?"

"Take our land?"

"Impossible! Absolutely impossible!"

The crowd was very agitated, with some people standing up and roaring loudly.

Hua Jun frowned and had to shout, "Everyone, calm down, calm down!"

Finally, the noise subsided, but everyone looked at Hua Jun as if they wanted to devour him alive.

"You didn't understand what I meant."

Hua Jun said helplessly, "It's not about taking away everyone's land, but about buying the land from everyone at market price."

"Even if you buy it, it's not allowed!"

"That's right, that's my land. Just because he wants to buy it, does that mean I have to sell it?"

"Exactly, the market price? If I were to sell it, would I be afraid of not getting the market price? That's ridiculous. Even if I sold it for two or three times the price, there would still be people scrambling to buy it."

"Hua Jun, are you afraid that guy will go back to where he came from? He just arrived in Anshan City and he's already trying to take advantage of us?"

"Get him out of here!"

Everyone chimed in with their own opinions.

The entire hall was in complete chaos.

Seeing this, the awakened ones looked at each other helplessly.

When they learned about this from Hua Jun, they had a premonition that this scene would happen. After all, it is harder to touch interests than to touch the soul, let alone these people who are used to being arrogant and extravagant. How could they agree to this?

Several minutes passed, and the crowd showed no sign of stopping; in fact, they had already turned their attention to Brilliance Auto.

"Hua Chen, so you called us all here just for this? You traitor, Hua Chen, you've teamed up with outsiders to plot against us! Are you even human?"

"That's right, Hua Chen. When Jin Ming was around, how come we didn't realize you were so resourceful? Hmm? Now that Jin Ming is missing, you're smug, aren't you? Let me tell you, Jin Ming is just missing, not dead. You're bullying us like this. Wait until Jin Ming comes back, you'll be sorry!"

"Hua Chen, you despicable and shameless scoundrel!"

"Hua Chen, you're just a bully who picks on the weak and fears the strong. If Brother Fang and the others were here, would you dare say that to us?"

Hua Jun was thoroughly scolded, and his anger surged.

It's one thing to have a premonition that something like this will happen, but it's a completely different feeling to actually be pointed at and insulted.

However, he still tried his best to suppress his anger. After everyone had finished cursing, he said, "Everyone, no matter how much you curse me, you can't change the reality before us. That person has become the president of our association. His words are not only mine, but also those of the people in our association, the city lord's mansion, and everyone here. You must listen to him. If you don't, the consequences will be severe."

"Hua Jun, what do you mean by that? Are you threatening us?"

Everyone was furious upon hearing this.

They thought their attitude would make the other party back down, but instead, they became even more aggressive.

"Ugh."

Hua Jun sighed heavily and said, "Gentlemen, there are only so many of you, yet you occupy more than half of Anshan City's land. What use are you?"

"I'll just leave it there, so what?"

"That's right, I'd like to."

Hua Jun ignored him and continued, "The chairman's meaning is very simple: he hopes you can give up those lands so that people in need can live there. You won't take them for free; the chairman will buy them at market price and guarantee your safety in Anshan City. Isn't that great?"

"What a load of bull! I don't need him to guarantee my safety!"

"That's right, we're living here just fine. There's no beast tide at all. You, surnamed Hua, stop spreading alarmist rumors!"

Hua Jun was met with yet another barrage of intense insults.

Hua Jun said helplessly, "Gentlemen, do you really want me to spell things out?"

These words immediately caused a stir among the audience.

"In the past, when the city lord and his men were around, you could do whatever you wanted. Even if you kidnapped someone in broad daylight, no one would dare to say anything to you. But now? Times have changed."

Hua Jun sighed, "The city lord and the others are all dead. As for Chairman Gao, while he's said to be missing, he's probably doomed. You have no one left to back you up. 'A common man is innocent, but possessing a treasure is a crime.' Besides, you know in your hearts what you've done in the past."

"If it were anyone else, would Hua, who had designs on you, need to go through all this trouble? Leaving aside the chairman, even we could easily deal with you, couldn't we?"

Upon hearing this, everyone in the room turned pale.

"So, take advantage of the way the chairman is giving you, and go down quietly. Although you'll lose the land, you'll get a lot of money. Even if you're no longer in Anshan City, you can still live a comfortable life in other cities, right? These are my honest thoughts, and I'm giving you all this advice because we've known each other for a while."

After Hua Jun finished speaking, he sighed again.

To be honest, he really didn't want to bring things up to this point unless absolutely necessary.

After all, the people had said such harsh things before, and he held back his temper.

However, firstly, the chairman had already given the order, and he had no choice but to do it; secondly, if this matter attracted the chairman's attention...

He dared not think any further.

His words did indeed have an effect.

The previously noisy crowd fell silent, as quiet as quails.

They weren't stupid; they understood what Hua Jun meant.

But they were unwilling to accept it! In fact, they even harbored hatred!

In the past, who in Anshan City dared to lay a finger on them? Not even a single hair!

Now, a guy has come along, trying to take down their very foundation! No one could swallow this insult!

Seeing this, Hua Jun sighed and said, "Gentlemen, do you really want me to spell things out even more clearly?"

A murmur of discussion arose from the crowd.

Many people turned their attention to Yan Hao, but he remained silent, as if he knew nothing about the matter.

Finally, someone couldn't withstand the pressure and tentatively asked, "Chairman Hua, if we're willing to sell, could the price be a little higher?"

(End of this chapter)