Chapter 441: Picking Up Money From The Streets (II)

Chapter 441: Picking Up Money From The Streets (II)

“Goals and conviction... Who do they fight for, why do they fight, and what is their ultimate goal?” Hong Yitang intoned. “When armies fight now, it is always an internal dispute! This dynasty is still one whole, so everyone is a soldier of the dynasty. Unless we fight the three great organizations, declaring war on anyone means civil discord!

“Does fighting our own inspire passion and conviction?” Hong Yitang shook his head. “It doesn’t! Therefore, everyone focuses on the powerhouses and overlooks the army. To be honest, if Silver Moon really declared independence, set itself a lofty goal, underwent significant reforms, and someone appeared to lead the people on a new path and out of deterioration... That might be when the three military divisions of Silver Moon shine again.”

He looked outside the city, at the powerhouses soaring through the air. “Independence is not a precursor to vying for supremacy! The time has not yet arrived, Silver Moon can still hold on. Once the situation is truly difficult, it might awaken the people’s beliefs if someone is willing to step forward and raise a hand in leadership!

“We are not that far off from those times,” he murmured in a low voice. “The fires of war burn unceasingly and many problems have appeared in the central provinces due to the chaos of war. It’s just that many haven’t noticed the issues yet. Several places in the central region have collected no harvest for the past couple of years!

“The various officials of the central provinces are poised for action. They move in the shadows and secretly purchase grain. The price of food in the marketplace has tripled, and this is just the beginning! As war engulfs more regions, the daily amount consumed by the hundreds of millions in the dynasty is a staggering figure!

“Some fertile regions and wheat belts used to be rich areas that produced plenty of grain. They are now lying fallow and deserted. People no longer dare till fields far away as they receive nothing for their efforts after a battle!”

Hong Yitang sighed. “The effects of prolonged war are not yet noticeable due to the dynasty’s wealth, vast territory, and rich resources. But the ensuing problems will soon be apparent in an explosive manner!

“Many people are watching and waiting for that kind of situation to develop. When such chaotic times are upon us, that is their chance. From chaos comes heroes as well as those with great ambitions!” Hong Yitang laughed. “Silver Moon is better off as its provincial government carries out its responsibilities to a certain degree. It’s been promoting wide-scale planting over the years, pushing new discoveries, experiences, and technologies... But even so, the province won’t remain quiet if everywhere around it is engulfed in chaos.”

Li Hao listened with a deep frown. He Yong raised a brow and looked at his counterpart.

In the modern domains of martial masters and the supernatural, everyone pursued strength. Very few people considered these matters. Those would-be ambitious heroes might see things clearly, but they were also facilitating the worsening of the situation!

They even voluntarily stopped planting their lands to add to the lack of harvests.

Mundanes were weak, but once they were hungry to a certain limit, the strength that they collectively erupted with would topple the dynasty, raising the curtain on yet more wars and revolutions.

The people didn’t ask for much, but they couldn’t let go hungry! When people experienced the extremity of hunger, they would do anything. Supernaturals were the minority, after all. They could suppress ten thousand, a hundred thousand, even one million. But what of ten million, one hundred million, and hundreds of millions?

Li Hao turned slightly pale as he considered the information. The churning tides of change seemed to be roiling right in front of him. He looked at Hong Yitang. Although the young man was a civilian, Silver City denizens were well enough, so it was hard to imagine that scenes from history would play out before his eyes!

From his viewpoint, famine should not occur in a time erupting with sophisticated technology and polarizing of ancient skill. But with Hong Yitang’s description... he seemed to see it happen. Rearing momentum churning through the land, skeletons sparkling beneath the sunlight, the heaven and earth shattering!

The people’s will could not be denied!

“That’s a bit much, isn’t it, Ole Hong?” He Yong couldn’t help himself.

“You think I’m exaggerating?” Hong Yitang chuckled. “I’m not, I speak only the truth. Some people pretend to not see it, others really don’t see it. Some are purposefully putting this scene on the stage, and the rest... really are idiots!

But were they weaker?

Not at all!

The two thousand supernaturals outside were very strong and would easily defeat the three thousand if they worked together. But... what of it? Did they have conviction? They only knew to grow stronger and seize treasure. What kind of conviction was that?

And yet, the same applied to the three on the roof. People of this age were cold-blooded.

Li Hao looked blearily at the torrent of Black Armors still charging. They were as if sharp blades scything into their opponents. This army fought on endless years later!

Why did they fight? The young man shook his head and looked at Hong Yitang. This person... was terrifying!

Indeed, terrifying. It’d taken only a few moments for Li Hao to be caught up in his spell. He was lost and his faith wavering.

Moments later, the young man took a deep breath and walked off of the building. He didn’t want to watch anymore. He just wanted to find some treasure, grow stronger, walk out, and then... exact revenge from Red Moon.

Mmhmm!

He was the selfish and self-centered type that Hong Yitang had spoken of, but why couldn’t the young man do as he wished? Does it have to do with me that the world is stupid and about to fall into chaos?

Nothing at all!

I am one of them and also a victim, but no one’s coming to save me. Well, there was his teacher, Liu Long, Hou Xiaochen... All of these people had saved him once. But why did that compel him to save others?

That doesn’t make any sense at all!

Li Hao felt that Hong Yitang was thinking too much. The people he talked about were neither his friends nor family. Why should he worry himself with him? So what if the world suddenly ended?

......

Behind Li Hao.

He Yong frowned ferociously and transmitted, “Hong Yitang, what have you been comprehending these years? Why have you become rather concerned with the state of affairs and the people?”

That was not what was meant to be a martial master!