Upon hearing Yan Hao’s words, Hua Jun felt overwhelmed.
He had long anticipated this scene, or rather, this was just the beginning. When he revealed the Chairman’s words later, he expected a far more intense reaction.
However, Li Ping was someone he had desperately tried to retain, and he should be the one to support Li Ping the most within the Association.
With that in mind, he sighed softly and said, "Yan Hao, please sit down first."
Upon hearing this, Yan Hao stared at him with unyielding eyes.
Hua Jun remained silent.
The two Awakeners blocking everyone’s path also stood motionless.
Clearly, without Hua Jun’s permission, no one present could leave.
"Alright, Hua Jun."
Yan Hao said hatefully, "When my brother was around, you didn’t act this way. Now that he’s dead, you can’t wait to show your claws. Fine, fine."
He spoke while sitting down, "Let’s hear it then, why did you call us here today."
Seeing this, the others exchanged glances and sat back down.
"Ahem."
Hua Jun cleared his throat and swept his gaze over everyone present, "What I’m about to say is very important, I hope you all pay serious attention."
"Stop beating around the bush! Say what you need to say!"
"Yeah, Hua Jun, stop pretending here."
"Hurry up, I need to go back to sleep."
A group of people said irritably.
They usually didn’t think much of Hua Jun, and now he was flaunting himself in front of them, how could they not be angry?
"Alright, I’ll get to the point. You all know what situation Anshan City is in now that the City Lord and Chairman are in trouble. It may seem peaceful now, but who knows when chaos will arise? For example, cultists, fugitives, and what if a Beast Tide breaks out again? Do you think we can fend it off?"
His words brought about a sudden silence.
Fear showed in many people’s eyes.
They were not very afraid of cultists and fugitives; Anshan City was big enough that if any cultist sneaked in, it wouldn’t be them who were unlucky.
But a Beast Tide?
That’s definitely disastrous.
"So?"
Yan Hao squinted his eyes and asked.
"So, I invited a powerful Awakener to serve as the Chairman of our Anshan City Awakened Association. His strength among C-level Awakeners is top-tier,
capable of easily killing other C-level Awakeners. Even an Elite-level Fierce Beast like the Fire Scaly Pig is no different from ordinary Elite-level Fierce Beasts before him. This, not only I but other members of the Association know very well."
Saying this, Hua Jun looked at the others.
"Indeed, we have all witnessed it personally. The Chairman’s strength is top-tier among C-level Awakeners."
"It might even be close to a B-level Awakener."
"With the Chairman overseeing, should a Beast Tide break out, we might hold it off."
Several people spoke one after another.
The elderly, women, and children in the crowd relaxed upon hearing this.
So Hua Jun had already thought of a countermeasure, easing their worries for nothing.
However, some young men looked cautious, their instincts telling them that if it was that simple, Hua Jun wouldn’t need to call them all here.
In the next moment, Hua Jun’s words confirmed their suspicion.
"After our persuasion, he agreed to stay and serve as our Chairman, protecting Anshan City, but he has one condition."
Hua Jun took a deep breath and said, "He hopes to buy the vacant land in your hands at market price to arrange housing for people outside the city."
His words were like a heavy stone thrown into a calm lake, causing a huge commotion.
"What? He wants our land?"
"Take our land?"
"No way! Absolutely not!"
The crowd became very agitated, some even stood up, shouting loudly.
Hua Jun frowned deeply and had to shout, "Everyone, calm down, calm down."
It took a while for the noise to subside, but everyone still looked at Hua Jun as if they wanted to tear him apart.
"You misunderstood me."
Hua Jun said helplessly, "It’s not about taking your land, it’s about buying your land at market price."



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