Chapter 224: Deterrence

As for why he took away 20,000 plants, Qi Yuan also had his own considerations.

The circumference of the entire gathering place is more than 180 kilometers.

After being divided into 10 parts, the outer boundary line of Area 7 is an arc of 18 kilometers.

20,000 guardian thorns can almost guarantee that 1-2 guardian thorns can be arranged in every meter of area.

No matter where the foreign beasts approach from, they will not escape the monitoring of the guardian thorns.

Zhang Zhongyue stood aside and watched Qi Yuan take out tens of thousands of plants with thorns from the dimensional ring.

At first, there were only ordinary-level ones, but the number was so large that he was surprised.

But in the end, when more than 3,000 good-level guardian thorns appeared and slowly took root in the soil of the border like life, Zhang Zhongyue's face gradually became a little strange.

Until the end, when there were five excellent-grade guarding thorns that were more than ten meters high and looked like green dragons, waving their thorn vines in the air.

Zhang Zhongyue's face was completely stiff.

He couldn't help but twitch in his heart: You are so small, if you didn't say that you were here to arrange the defense line, I would have attacked the entire gathering place for you? !

Qi Yuan didn't notice the change in Zhang Zhongyue's expression, and he was carefully arranging the position of the guarding thorns.

Almost every 3-4 kilometers, Qi Yuan would arrange an excellent-grade guarding thorn.

Qin Zhenjun and Yang Zhenghe arranged their excellent-grade combat power in the middle of the five guarding thorns.

In this way, almost every 2 kilometers, there was an excellent-grade beast guarding, and the safety was improved.

This scene made Zhang Zhongyue's scalp numb.

Even Ye Zhongming, who looked indifferent, couldn't help but frown.

Tens of thousands of ordinary-level, 3,000 good-level, and 9 excellent-level!

Moreover, this is not the total strength of this group of people!

Conservatively estimated, there are at least 10 excellent-level combat forces in their shelter.

Thinking of this, Zhang Zhongyue and Ye Zhongming looked at each other and saw shock in each other's eyes.

The strength of this group of people far exceeded their imagination.

They had expected that there must be very strong individuals in the entire group of seekers.

Or some strong alliances spontaneously formed by strong people may not be weaker than their official forces.

But after seeing the strength of these five people today, their cognition was refreshed again.

At least for now, the strength of Qi Yuan and the other five is definitely one of the strongest seeker groups they have ever met.

Zhang Zhongyue couldn't help but feel lucky. Fortunately, he had known Qi Yuan for a long time and had a good relationship with him, so they could reach a cooperative relationship.

Otherwise, such a dangerous group would really make people feel uneasy.

Zhang Zhongyue looked solemnly at the solid defense line of guarding thorns. His eyes were full of mixed emotions, both relieved and vigilant.

"Since you are all ready, I won't say much, old man. Since you have occupied a part of the area, you must fulfill your obligations. I hope you can understand."

Zhang Zhongyue said with a serious expression, and at the same time took a deep look at Qi Yuan and others.

Qi Yuan smiled and said, "Master Zhang, don't worry. We don't know much about management matters, so we will have to ask you for advice later. I hope you will teach us."

"Hahaha!"

Qi Yuan's humble attitude made Zhang Zhongyue relax and he laughed happily, "As long as you need it, just come and trouble me. I am more than happy to have you!"

...

After the matter was over, Zhang Zhongyue wanted to invite Qi Yuan and others to return to District 8 for dinner.

But Qi Yuan refused Zhang Zhongyue's kindness on the pretext of discussing important matters.

So Zhang Zhongyue took Ye Zhongming and temporarily returned to District 7.

Today's contact was generally smooth. The relationship was not very close, but it was very harmonious.

Zhang Zhongyue's attitude made Qi Yuan breathe a sigh of relief.

Qi Yuan's attitude also made Zhang Zhongyue feel more at ease.

When Zhang Zhongyue left, it was already dark.

Qi Yuan and his companions did not go back for the time being, but stayed to discuss things.

A large number of excellent combat forces were deployed here, which was a large part of the strength of the group, so it was impossible to leave them alone.

Once an unexpected situation occurred, there would inevitably be very serious losses, which would be a great blow to everyone.

Therefore, one person must be left here to watch over the situation.

Zhong Maiyun did not speak much in the group, but this time, she took the lead in taking the task.

"Let me do it. Didn't we discuss it before? From now on, the business affairs here will be mainly handled by me."

But Qi Yuan frowned.

All the combat forces here belong to him, Qin Zhenjun and Yang Zhenghe.

Although the right to mobilize will be transferred to those who stay. But after all, they are outsiders, and the mobilization process will inevitably be very slow.

If something unexpected happens, it will be very dangerous for Zhong Maiyun to stay.

She wants to stay because she is not strong and wants to do more for the alliance.

Qi Yuan understood what she meant, and after thinking for a moment, he said, "I will stay with you to take care of you."

"Okay, sleep separately."

"You!!!"

Qi Yuan covered his chest and felt that he had received 10,000 critical hits.

Seeing this scene, the others rolled their eyes and used the teleportation scroll to go back directly.

If Qi Yuan did not stand up, they would also take the initiative to speak up and take on this job.

But since Qi Yuan decided to stay, they naturally couldn't disturb the old couple.

Qi Yuan naturally took out a forest cabin from the dimensional ring.

And showed a kind and pure smile to Zhong Maiyun.

Zhong Maiyun looked at this scene and felt relieved. It was really scary for her to be here alone.

But seeing Qi Yuan's angry expression, she couldn't help but roll her eyes.

...

After leaving, Zhang Zhongyue and Ye Zhongming walked side by side and walked towards the center of the first district.

Zhang Zhongyue's old but powerful voice sounded: "Zhongming, what do you think of today's events?"

Ye Zhongming paused, as if he was not sure what to answer.

"Tell me, what information did you see from the performance of Qi Yuan and others today."

Zhang Zhongyue continued to ask, asking more carefully.

In the dark night, the two continued to move forward, and Ye Zhongming lowered his head and thought.

Two minutes later, a magnetic voice sounded smoothly.

"They are very strong, and they are not very confident in us."

"Well, continue."

Ye Zhongming took a long breath and said in detail: "Nine excellent-level combat forces should not be their full combat power, but should also be part of their strength."

"They brought so many excellent-level combat forces here, it must not be completely for the purpose of setting up a defense line, it must be to show their strength and shock us."

Zhang Zhongyue nodded, his voice low: "I'm new here, I'm not familiar with the people and the place, it's understandable to be careful."

Ye Zhongming continued: "Especially Qi Yuan, who took out 5 excellent-level thorn plants in one breath, the strength behind him must be unfathomable! It is even possible..."

"Oh? What is possible?"