Resurrection Empire-Chapter 1063 - 414: Outlaws Create Outlaws (Part 3)

Yu Chengde sighed deeply, "A hundred thousand lives, gone in a single night... Alas. Where did we go wrong?"

Ren Zhong chuckled, "You and I both know. But isn't that what the Chairman is trying to change now? You must be aware of that?"

"Yes, I know. I agree with the Chairman's philosophy. That's why I'm willing to become his blade. Speaking of which, my grandson's descendants have established this Starfire Town, quite remarkable. Although there's a sense of redemption for peace of mind, only kind-hearted people would have the urge to atone."

Ren Zhong nodded, "Indeed, I now oversee thousands of towns. I've interacted with at least tens of thousands of town-level administrative Citizens. I can only say, without my constraints, people with a conscience are few and far between. I think, in such an environment, conscience may very well need to be inherited. Mr. Yu, you value emotion and integrity, while your nemesis from the Ma Family, is a man driven to evil by reality. He has a conscience, but to live better, he had no choice but to become the Association's butcher. In short, the virtues of your characters combined and transmitted over several generations have become the inherent personality of Ma Dafu and Ma Xiaoling. Of course, not everyone in Yangsheng Ma Family is like them, for instance, Ma Dafu's cousin Ma Da'an is not a good person."

Upon hearing this, Yu Chengde laughed heartily, excitedly saying, "It doesn't matter now. Where are that father and daughter? Take me to see them quickly."

Ren Zhong saw this, knowing things were settled, he felt much more relaxed, "Don't worry, they are in Starfire Town. I will let you meet them. You can talk amongst yourselves."

"Great, really great! Thank you, Mr. Ren!"

After a few more pleasantries, Ren Zhong escorted Yu Chengde out of the meeting room.

Once the door was closed, Ren Zhong finally let out a long breath.

He himself had not expected that he would resolve a crisis and win over a top-notch talent in such a bleak era by using familial bonds.

Upon arriving at Starfire Town, Ren Zhong first allowed Yu Chengde to communicate with the Ma Family father and daughter on his own.

He himself went about arranging various matters in a somewhat slapdash manner.

When he returned to Starfire Town from Chenhui Mine, Yu Chengde was in the training field personally instructing Ma Xiaoling, his descendant over countless generations, with hearty laughter and heroic spirit.

Ren Zhong watched from afar, subconsciously comparing this Yu Chengde with the bitter and neurotic figure from the previous timeline.

He could only sigh, emotions are truly subtle, they can completely change a person in a mere instant.

Ma Dafu approached, his wrinkled round face glowing, saying, "Truly unbelievable. The mystery of fate, the randomness of life, it really leaves one at a loss. I probably won't live for many more years, to see Mr. Yu before I die fulfills an obsession passed down from my father's generation, my life is complete."

Ren Zhong laughed, "Actually, old Ma, you don't have to be too emotional."

"Why?"

"As long as he lives, your lineage persists. At some point, wherever it may be and no matter how much time passes, there will be interactions. Whether it happens now, next year, or years later, it's bound to happen. It's chance, but also inevitable."

Ma Dafu froze, then nodded, "That's true. But sooner is always better than later, isn't it?"

"Yes, especially for me now." Ren Zhong responded.

Remembering the arrangements Ren Zhong made in the town today, Ma Dafu couldn't help but ask, "Now? Can you tell me what exactly you plan to do?"

Ren Zhong grinned, "It's inconvenient."

Ma Dafu pouted, "Then who are you taking with you?"

"Mr. Yu will definitely go, along with Song Mu'en."

Ma Dafu: "What about my daughter?"

Ren Zhong: "That's up to her."

In previous timelines, Ren Zhong always set off alone, but Ma Xiaoling would always have something to say.

Now that the shuttle's loading capacity has increased, she will likely persistently tag along just like last time.

Ma Dafu asked again, "If you take her, can you ensure she returns alive?"

Ren Zhong decided to lie, "I can."

Ma Dafu wasn't so easily fooled and immediately sensed something amiss, "How dangerous is it really?"

"Alright, very dangerous." Ren Zhong shrugged.

Ma Dafu then looked up at Ma Xiaoling struggling under Yu Chengde's bombardment, contemplating for a long time.

Ren Zhong thought Ma Dafu might plead, imploring him to forcefully restrain her if Ma Xiaoling indeed had to accompany him.

But old Ma did not do this, he simply sighed, "There must be sacrifices. If you're going, it would be selfish to forcefully hold her back. She's no longer a child; I should respect her choice. You certainly have the most thorough considerations, right?"

Ren Zhong: "Yes, everything is focused on completing the mission."

"Mission? Who could still assign you tasks?"

"Tasks I find myself."

"Makes sense too." Ma Dafu nodded, "Mr. Yu mentioned that my ancestors had a way to boost their strength immensely in a short amount of time."

Ren Zhong: "Hmm." 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶

Ma Dafu: "Actually, I knew this all along but never said it. It requires a special medium, which is hidden in my home. Keep it safe for me and Xiao Ling."

Old Ma's tone sounded heavier and heavier.

Ten minutes later, Ma Dafu returned with a small box, placing it before Ren Zhong, "Because I'm not a Professional, I've never used what's inside. I only know it's called the Electric Control Crystal, and the way to use it is to hold it in your mouth. It allows a person's brain and Mechanical Armor to integrate completely, essentially turning a person into a half-machine like a Ruined Beast. Normal people can't activate this ability; it's said that Shenxun Ma's ancestors wrote a special recessive gene segment into their DNA, which only manifested in Yangsheng Ma's lineage."

Ren Zhong nodded, reached out to take the box, intending to pull it back.

He pulled, but found it didn't move easily.

Ma Dafu held the item tightly.

Ren Zhong: "What's wrong?"

Ma Dafu: "You should know that using this item leads to death, right?"

"I know."

Ma Dafu felt a bit sad, "Yet you still want to take it?"

Ren Zhong smiled slightly, saying, "Old Ma, I can't guarantee she'll come back, but I can assure you, if she doesn't come back, I'll definitely not return either."

Ma Dafu let go, handing the box to Ren Zhong.

After a long pause, old Ma shook his head, "This can't be right. The group can lose anyone, but not you. If you can survive, you should return. Your life is crucial. I was too greedy, wanting to give her freedom, respect her personal pursuits, yet binding you, that's not right."

"It's okay, it's human nature. I understand."

Ren Zhong patted old Ma's shoulder.

"Alright, I'm heading back. There's plenty of work that Mr. Qian needs me to help coordinate." Old Ma replied, then left on his own.

After half an hour, Ma Xiaoling was utterly exhausted, being dragged across by Armor with clanks.

She met eyes with Ren Zhong, then decisively said, "You must take me; I will become very strong. I won't lose to anyone..."

Ren Zhong grinned, "Alright."

Ma Xiaoling: "Hand it over."

"Here you go."

Everything understood without words.

Ren Zhong finally understood.

What kind of leader you have will determine the kind of subordinates you have.

Being a desperado, he inevitably influences those around him to become desperados too.