235: Chapter 235 A Hot Topic on the Internet

"There is just one thing I need you to help me with."

"General Lu, please, speak," Meng Ruiyi said respectfully.

"Regarding my Breakthrough to the Fourth Order and becoming a Town General, I need you to keep it hidden. It is best not to spread it widely or let too many people know about it."

Upon hearing this, Meng Ruiyi couldn't help but reveal a hint of confusion.

"General Lu, isn't your Breakthrough to the Fourth Order a good thing? Why conceal it?"

"Besides, if we really want to hide it, we won't be able to keep it a secret for long. The people here just witnessed it, and when you step onto the Beast Battlefield, your strength will eventually be exposed."

In Meng Ruiyi's view, there was little point in doing this. Furthermore, all of Huaxia needed this news to boost morale; they had been disappointed for far too long, and such a supernova appearing would surely stir up massive waves.

However, after speaking, he realized he had misspoken. In front of a Town General, he had no right to question him.

"I apologize, Town General, I will help you keep this news hidden."

Meng Ruiyi nodded, while Lu Zheng paid it no mind, simply speaking slowly.

"You have misunderstood my meaning."

"I will handle the people of Jianghai City."

"The reason I am doing this is that Jianghai City is on the verge of relocating. If news of my Breakthrough to Town General spreads at this time, it will surely attract people from many factions. It is impossible to determine whether they are good or bad, and that would not be a good thing for Jianghai City."

"Furthermore, I will not let this matter remain hidden for too long."

"I will make everything public at the appropriate time, and that time will not be long off."

Lu Zheng's eyes narrowed slightly, and Meng Ruiyi instantly understood General Lu's meaning. The deterrent power of the Town General himself appearing and revealing his strength was far, far greater than mere hearsay.

Moreover, during this special period for Jianghai City, at the right moment, it would certainly stabilize morale and complete the relocation in the shortest possible time.

"I understand, Town General."

"In that case, I should return. I will wait for you at the Beast Battlefield."

The crisis in Jianghai City had been resolved, and his mission was complete; there was little point in staying here any longer.

After bidding farewell to Lu Zheng, Meng Ruiyi left Jianghai City. Lu Zheng's intention was for him not to publicize it widely, but there was no issue with telling Master Long the news.

He could not wait to pass this news back.

Subsequently, under the control of Lu Zheng and Chang Yingwei, the news of Lu Zheng's Breakthrough to the Fourth Order and becoming a Town General did not spread.

The power of the country, as a formidable machine, was immense when set in motion.

Not long after the battle ended, everyone in Jianghai City learned that the entire city was about to relocate. Instantly, panic ensued, protests were launched, and some members of other factions remaining in Jianghai City began to stir up trouble in the chaos.

"I'm not leaving!"

"Jianghai City is my home. It is the place where I was born and raised. Even if I die, I will not leave."

A person shouted loudly on the street, with quite a few people behind him. They were all protesting against the relocation plan.

"You all know about the battle outside Jianghai City just now; our Jianghai City has won."

"Since we won, it means that Jianghai City has the strength to continue staying here. If that is the case, why must we leave?"

"I don't believe the Government would truly abandon us. Everyone, don't go! Don't leave our home!"

The protester's voice fell upon the surrounding crowd, causing quite a commotion.

This protest soon attracted law enforcement officers, who directly took the group away.

"I know everyone is very reluctant to leave, but you must cooperate with the Government."

"The situation this time is much more serious than everyone thinks."

The law enforcement officer spoke, and the crowd slowly dispersed.

What happened here was not an isolated case in Jianghai City; after all, among the millions of people in Jianghai City, there were still some whose thoughts differed from others.

However, most people, due to the great battle that had just occurred and that terrifying aura, did not have much resistance to the relocation and were willing to cooperate with the Government.

After all, it was impossible for the Government to invite trouble and harm them.

However, the only thing they worried about was whether Jianghai City could handle such a large-scale movement of people, as well as that terrifying aura.

The internet was not closed off; they had long known about the horror of the Great Mountain.

If Jianghai City could handle the Great Mountain, why would they force them to relocate? It must be that the existence of the Great Mountain threatened Jianghai City, which is why they had to do this.

But during the process of millions of people relocating, would the Evolved Beasts from that Great Mountain attack them? If they did, wouldn't these millions of people become live targets for the Great Mountain?

If that were really the case, it would be safer to stay in Jianghai City.

This was the thought in the minds of the vast majority. They wanted to cooperate with the Government, but they were also considering the safety of this matter, so for a time, the entire Jianghai City network was filled with discussion.

The citizens of Jianghai City had been protected too well. They didn't realize the horror of Evolved Beasts and that Great Mountain at all, and they had never experienced the terror of a Beast King attacking the city. Therefore, even though the Government had spoken, it was far from enough.

After time fermented, at this moment on the internet, many sharp-minded people realized this point and posted it online, and this point became known to more and more people.

"We know that we have today because of the silent sacrifices made by those lovely and respectable people in Jianghai City behind the scenes."

"It is your existence that allows us to live and work in peace and contentment in Jianghai City."

"And this matter of relocating the city must surely be a decision of the utmost caution by the Government."

"But relocating the city—all our material lives are in Jianghai City. This means we are betting everything we have, going to a completely strange place with nothing to start a new life. Therefore, I hope the Government can provide us with a plan, whether they have the ability to protect our safety during our relocation."

"If you cannot protect us, wouldn't it be even more dangerous for us to leave Jianghai City? It would be better to just stay in Jianghai City."

"As long as the Government can put our minds at ease, we are willing to bet everything and cooperate with the Government to relocate."

A passage appeared on the internet and instantly became a hot topic. In a short time, it was seen by everyone in Jianghai City, and the comments below reached over a million.

Ninety-nine percent of the people expressed support for this idea.

They were willing to trust the Government and cooperate with the Government, but if going out meant death, it would be better to just stay in Jianghai City and wait for death.

After all, according to what the Government said, the crisis of the Great Mountain was even more serious than imagined.

And just as the discussion on this issue was heating up on the internet, inside the Evolver Headquarters, City Lord Chang Yingwei was presiding.

"City Lord, that passage has been posted, and it has now become a hot topic of discussion among the public."

"According to our statistics, the number of comments has reached five million, and almost ninety-nine percent of the public are participating in the discussion."

"Our plan has succeeded."

"Good!"

Upon hearing this, Chang Yingwei smiled slightly, then said.

"Start the second step. Disseminate the prepared video through various channels; let's add more fuel to the fire."

"Yes, City Lord!"