I Pick Up Talents on the Interstellar Battlefield - Chapter 466 - 389: Manipulating Hearts (Part 2)

Chapter 466: Chapter 389: Manipulating Hearts (Part 2)

The four, including Saqi, remained completely silent. They looked at the pristine toilet, the water heater on the wall, and the flowing water in the sink, feeling as though something was blocking their hearts, rendering them speechless.

“Come and see my bedroom!” Gita led them upstairs again, pointing at the soft bed and saying, “This bed is incredibly comfortable, much softer than the animal skin mattresses! My house is spacious too, even the chieftain’s house isn’t as roomy as mine!”

“Well, aren’t you going to say something?” Gita was perplexed by their continued silence and asked.

Saqi looked at Gita’s excited demeanor, and a flame inexplicably ignited within him—he couldn’t tell if it was anger or jealousy.

He suppressed his emotions and coldly asked, “Aside from these, what else did the Empire give you?”

“Oh, right!” Gita slapped his forehead and said, “The boss also distributed some round pills to some people, I think they’re called ’Qi Blood Pills’? I can’t quite remember, but after eating them, one’s qi and blood can increase significantly, and one’s strength also grows! Unfortunately, I didn’t get any due to my lack of power, but the boss said that as long as I train well, I’ll get my chance in the future!”

Qi Blood Pill?

Saqi’s heart sank abruptly. Food, lodging, weapons, elixirs… The Empire was putting more effort into their people than he had imagined. From Gita’s appearance, it was clear the tribesmen were living well, even happier than they had been in the icefield tribe.

But there is no such thing as a free lunch; does this really come without a price?

Saqi remained skeptical—why would the Empire genuinely nurture Barbarian Warriors? There must be a deeper scheme, surely!

“That’s pretty much my home.” Gita looked at the sky and suggested, “Others are still being assigned houses, do you want to go have a look?”

Saqi instinctively resisted in his heart, but his body seemed uncontrollably to nod: “Let’s go.”

The four followed Gita to the plaza of the new residential area, and the sight before them left them stunned—a previously abandoned woodland had been completely cleared, transforming into a vast plain where rows of small houses stood alone like a white ocean.

The plaza was crowded with Barbarian tribesmen, each wearing an excited smile, waiting for their number to be called at the registration table ahead.

“Building No. 45! Who drew No. 45? Come and get your key!” shouted a Barbarian Warrior behind the registration table.

“It’s me! It’s me!” An elderly Barbarian excitedly raised his hand, and his hands shook as he accepted the key, “Thank you! Thank you, boss!”

“No. 32! Is No. 32 here?”

“Here! Right here!”

“Take the key, and it’s a straight walk down this path!”

Watching the tribesmen cheerfully, as if they had received precious treasures, Saqi pursed his lips tighter and suddenly felt a surge of confusion—why had they forgotten their hatred so quickly? Did none of them want to return home to avenge their loved ones? Were his actions right or wrong?

Wu Hou, Luo Ya, and So’o also seemed lost in thought, their eyes turned dim, with no previous hostility.

Boom!

Just then, from the distant forest, two pillars of qi and blood suddenly rose—one was golden, the other was blood-red, their overwhelming aura soared into the sky, even causing the ground to tremble slightly, rustling the leaves in the woods.

“What is that?” Saqi abruptly looked up, feeling a strong sense of oppression from the qi and blood, his heart suddenly tightened.

“It should be Captain Terreda and Mr. Xiong breaking through!” Gita explained, “I heard in the morning that the boss prepared treasures for them to help break their bottleneck, and it looks like they’re succeeding!”

Saqi’s eyes narrowed rapidly: “Let’s go, take a look!”

The four started running toward the forest with all their might, now having recovered some strength after a hearty meal.

It wasn’t long before they saw Terreda and Xiong in the clearing of the forest.

The two were about a hundred meters apart, golden and red pillars of qi and blood towering over them, scorching waves spreading and slightly bending the surrounding trees.

Saqi stood tens of meters away, overwhelmed by the invisible pressure, even finding breathing difficult and his eyes filled with shock—Terreda and that hulking man were actually so strong!

Though Saqi was unclear about Xiong’s strength, Terreda had mentioned he was previously just a high-level warrior from an ordinary tribe, yet the qi and blood he now unleashed could rival that of a major tribe’s chieftain or even a legendary warrior!

Thinking of the Superman Potion they had taken earlier and the Qi Blood Pill mentioned by Gita, the four’s expressions grew heavier, silent like four stones.

“Let’s go back.” Saqi waved listlessly; he dared not look any longer—watching more would destroy the principles he had upheld.

“Alright.” Gita noticed their dejection and didn’t ask more, leading them back to the old residential area, finally stopping in front of a secluded wooden hut, “You’ll stay here for now, arranged by Mu Ya.”

“We live here?” Luo Ya frowned, looking at the dilapidated hut, feeling uncomfortable.

“There’s no other choice, the new houses are so sought after, many people waited several days to get one.” Gita said apologetically, “You’ll have to make do for a while, maybe you’ll get a new house later on.”

Saqi stayed silent—he knew those were just comforting words.

Having just committed the crime of assassinating Empire people, he was lucky to keep his life, how dare he hope for a new house?

Opening the wooden hut door, a damp scent came rushing in. The inside was just a large communal bed, covered with old animal skins, and a few bugs could be seen crawling around in the corners.

Previously, living here seemed fine, but having witnessed Gita’s new house, the wooden hut now appeared oppressive and run-down.

The four entered silently, sitting on the communal bed without speaking. The air was filled with awkwardness and confusion, only the laughter of tribesmen outside pierced sharper.

…..

“Humph, see the gap now, don’t you.”

At the window of the cultivation room, Qin Tian viewed through the “bug view” in real-time—the bewilderment of the four at Gita’s home, their silence in the new residential area, not a single subtle expression escaped his eyes.

The Barbarian warrior named Gita was specifically chosen by him as the “guide”: outgoing, unable to hide his thoughts, and full of gratitude for his newly gained life, having him display the benefits was more effective than any lecturing.

“Not concerned with scarcity but inequality; this is applicable everywhere.” Qin Tian’s mouth curled into an understanding smile.

Saqi and the others’ obsession stemmed from hatred towards the “Empire people”, but when they saw their compatriots living in warm houses, wielding spiritual artifacts, and holding divine weapons compared to their own shabby wooden huts and cold stone axes, their inner defenses would melt like ice boiled in warm water.

Although the method wasn’t sophisticated, it was extremely effective—those entertainment venues often led virtuous women astray using the same tactic; the key was to let the other party clearly see the chasm between “what they want” and “what they own.”

However, he didn’t plan to expend much effort on Saqi’s group; the follow-up could be handled by Feng Mochuan.

With Feng Mochuan’s years of experience as a mercenary and understanding of human nature, dealing with a few internally wavering Barbarian Warriors would be a piece of cake.

“Terreda and Xiong have also broken through, and now my core team has formed.”

Qin Tian’s eyes were deep; he had spent a high price to purchase a batch of elixirs from the Dongfang Clan, including two Dragon Blood Transformation Pills for Terreda and Xiong.

Dragon Blood Transformation Pills are crafted using Tier Eight dragon essence blood coupled with various spirit plant ingredients, primarily to boost qi and blood and temper the body.

After Terreda and Xiong consumed them, they smoothly broke through their bottlenecks, stepping into the gate of Tier Six combat power.

Currently, he has Feng Mochuan, Xiong, Terreda, and Old Ghost, all Tier Six experts under his command, and Jie La, Kazik, and Karsas, three major Spirit Beasts, also possess Tier Six strength, with Jie La’s power reaching close to Tier Seven.

Li Qi, possessing the Night Demon King Bloodline, is only a matter of time before ascending Tier Six, and the Poisonous Widow, although slightly less talented, with ample resources poured in, breaking Tier Six isn’t difficult either.

Compared to those silver and golden bloodline families, he is still weak, even some medium-sized conglomerates surpass him, but let’s not forget, this is only his second year in this world.

In two years, he has become a Major General holding the Empire Glory Medal, commanding elite private forces, a trade empire, and a secret Shadow Division.

This growth speed is unmatched across the Empire.

Qin Tian walked to the window, gazing at the distant Star Port, his eyes seemingly penetrating the atmosphere to the vast Star Sea.

Step by step, someday he will stand on the highest stage—

Overlooking all beings.