Care Guide to Raising a Max Level Leaf in a Apocalypse

Ch. 60: The Black Market Doctor

Amid the chaos, the meeting quickly dispersed, and no conclusion was reached regarding the matter. With insufficient evidence, a thorough investigation of the Church was impossible.

The six major factions within the base had a delicate balance of power, making it difficult to force any one of them into action. This outcome was expected by Si Yin Yuan. He calmly adjourned the meeting, unaffected by the harsh gaze of the Church's leader.

The actions taken by both parties today undoubtedly strained their relationship further, and in the coming days, one of them would have to exit the stage.

Ji Jiu, on the other hand, ignored the curious glances of those around them and happily clung to their owner's arm, asking, "Can we go eat now?" He missed the food stalls in the base.

"Sure."

The two of them, in their intimate manner, paid no attention to the Church's leader and his followers, which only served to frustrate them further.

Standing at a street-side food stall, Ji Jiu indulged in mutated chili, all the while eavesdropping on nearby gossip. Business at this stall was booming, with many small stools set up along the road.

A man and a woman spoke in what they thought were hushed voices.

"Have you heard about the Church?"

"What?" The woman asked curiously.

"It's said that the Church's lord is a mutant!" The man couldn't help but raise his voice slightly.

Suddenly, everyone eating nearby turned their attention to the conversation.

Si Yin Yuan smirked. This was exactly the outcome he had hoped for. He had instructed Lí Cháo to spread the news since yesterday. In a post-apocalyptic world where daily entertainment was scarce, gossip had become the most popular pastime. People, even strangers, could engage in conversations on unfamiliar streets.

At any time, humans would not give up on gossip. In this post-apocalyptic world without smartphones, information could spread within a day and spawn various versions. The hottest version had distanced itself from the Hunter's Guild and indirectly cleaned up the Hunters.

The couple was approached by someone who said, "Let me tell you an inside story. Today, they've held a meeting to investigate the Church. Where there's smoke, there's fire, right? Besides, even the leaders of other bases are challenging the Church. This rumor is very likely true."

The man raised a question, "Is your source reliable?"

The person got agitated. He was an awakened individual with an "animal transformation" ability and swished his tail as he spoke, "Of course, it's true. My second uncle's wife's sister's boyfriend attended the meeting with Leader Chén today."

Ji Jiu picked up an unknown piece of mushroom and ate it, his face showing confusion.

But... During the meeting today, Chen Yanli was followed by a woman.

Hmm, humans are indeed complicated.

Upon hearing this, there was an immediate murmur of, "Are they climbing the social ladder with such distant connections?"

Clearly, many people around were silently watching the scene, and while some were skeptical, others believed in the rumors.

They fervently discussed the strange occurrences within the Church.

"Have you noticed the decrease in Church activities lately?"

"I know a believer who said they haven't conducted a worship ceremony in a long time."