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'Gourt Fort' was different from comprehensive forts like 'Hound Fort'.
The most notable aspect of this fort was its array of chefs and cuisines, with channels to old Developnt Zone Yuan Force bred creatures and a large gathering of chefs, turning the fort into sothing akin to a food street.
As the sky gradually darkened, 'Gourt Fort' hung lanterns on the machine gun towers, and nurous torches were lit within, filling the air with a scent of pine. A few restaurants that were still open were brightly lit inside.
However, given the spending level of the Outsiders, only mbers of the security forces occasionally had enough money to dine at the smaller establishnts.
The relatively nicer restaurants inside catered to the likes of Outisder organization leaders.
A single al's per capita cost could reach tens or even hundreds of Yuan Force, sotis even more.
For the vast majority of Outsiders, this was an absolutely unaffordable place.
Even with money, it's not to be spent so recklessly.
Those who could afford to dine here were all capable individuals in the Outer City, at the very least core mbers of a gang or squad leaders of the security team.
"Quite wealthy, eh? Choosing this place for a gathering and I wonder how many people were invited. It must be only those with Grade A talents and those comparable to Grade A. If I included Level B, it'd make my flesh ache."
Tao Yu arrived at the fort's entrance, and even without wearing a partner's uniform, entering the fort with his current looks was quite straightforward.
The 'Number One Restaurant' where the gathering was being held was a small courtyard, separated by wooden partitions, with so green plants and flower beds, and it had a tranquil vibe amidst the hustle and bustle.
Four wooden buildings stood at the four corners of the courtyard, guarding the central hall, which was the largest.
There were corridors connecting the lodges and the central hall, all festooned with oil lamps even as the sky grew darker.
Such an environnt in the Outer City felt sowhat out of place to Tao Yu; it seed as though the artistic style had changed completely.
"Indeed, even in the worst places, the wealthy want to enjoy themselves. No wonder there are so many people who are eligible but don't go to the Inner City."
Tao Yu, having been baptized by his previous life, wasn't much shocked by this scenery, but he did feel sowhat emotional inside.
"Sir, do you have a reservation?"
A beautiful hostess at the entrance of the courtyard asked Tao Yu with a gentle voice as he approached.
"B21, reserved by Mr. Niu."
"May I have your na, sir?"
"Tao Yu."
"Alright, sir, please follow ."
The beautiful hostess's smile brightened instantly as she led Tao Yu, staying very close to him and occasionally there was so physical contact.
Tao Yu neither resisted nor initiated any action, especially when compared to the flirtatiousness of a little rich woman, there was no competition at all.
The reservation wasn't in the central hall, but in one of the lodges next to it.
On the second floor of the lodge, after climbing the stairs, Tao Yu saw that seven or eight people who had already arrived were chatting casually, and it seed he was among the last to arrive.
Lin Chao was also here.
Upon seeing Tao Yu, he actively greeted him with a smile,
"Brother Tao, we et again. Every encounter with you is breathtaking."
Hearing Lin Chao's words, Tao Yu also smiled,
"That's because you have great talent."
The exchange between Tao Yu and Lin Chao also attracted the attention of others.
It was quite apparent that Lin Chao was in a sowhat core position among the group.
Intuition as a talent was truly marvelous to have as a teammate, especially when pioneering unknown worlds.
"Brother Chao, is this the Brother Tao you ntioned?"
A petite and sprightly girl with a pockmarked face asked Lin Chao.
She was looking at Lin Chao as if she was trying to find an excuse to talk, her eyes almost forming threads.
"Yes, he is a genius with abilities and talents far beyond mine."
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While saying this, Lin Chao also introduced Tao Yu.
"This is also a mber of our society, Wang Xiaoli, a Grade A agility talent, capable of close combat and assassinating aliens one-on-one, with not-so-ordinary combat strength."
"Hello."
Tao Yu nodded to the playful, hemp-faced girl, observing the dagger at her waist. Being able to assassinate aliens at close range with a short weapon indeed demonstrated considerable strength.
At least for the fresh faces in the new Developnt Zone, that would be the case. Relying solely on her own to earn Yuan Force must be sowhat tough; she must also have financial help from the society, even skills.
As for Lin Chao's candid remark that she was "far above ," none of those present took it to heart.
Knowing Lin Chao's personality and getting to understand him over ti, they just considered it modesty.
Yet even so, the seven or eight people present mostly looked at Tao Yu with goodwill, many nodding with a smile or exchanging pleasantries during the introduction.
They were all talents from the Outsider birth, and they didn't have the snobby issues of the Inner City's young masters.
Being invited here in the first place was for the sake of making friends and forming teams.
Only an idiot would randomly make enemies here.
So, indeed, the atmosphere was quite harmonious, apart from two whose families were sowhat prominent in the Outsider community, most had climbed up from the actual bottom and didn't have any frustrating issues.
"Actually, it's not bad, four n and four won. I suppose none of us have settled down yet. Why don't we just pair up among ourselves, keep it internal?"
A burly man seemingly felt the conversation was going well and laughed heartily.
He winked at another tall, roughly seven-out-of-ten beauty next to him.
Among the eight people, these two had the most comfortable family conditions. The man was the son of a fort officer, nad Zhang Lei, and the woman's father was the captain of a security team, holding a status similar to the forr Uncle Hu, nad Zhao Yan.
Upon hearing this, Zhao Yan, the woman, did not show much repulsion but simply said,
"Dream on, the Developnt Zone is receiving the highest subsidies right now. I definitely don't want to be pregnant at this ti."
As long as the talent is there, being a bit ugly really doesn't matter!
Still, she let her gaze sweep over Tao Yu's face.
Among the several n present, it was Tao Yu who had the highest looks.
If one could possess both talent and good looks, naturally that would be even better.
"I haven't considered it for the ti being, you all do as you please."
Tao Yu didn't want to extend this topic further. The conversation was going well, and he didn't want this matter to spoil the mood.
"Sa here,"
Lin Chao promptly stated his position, leaving the hemp-faced girl sowhat disappointed.
Looking down at her washboard-like figure, she thought she was rely malnourished, and with better conditions, there would be a chance for rescue.
"Alright, if two people aren't willing, then there's not much to be done,"
The burly man who suggested it complained a bit but didn't persist. Then he asked as if inquiring,
"Do you guys know anything about the Level S Big Brother this ti? I've got a little insider news. His father seems to be from the Gourt Fort. Although his status wasn't high before, now with a Level S talented son erging, it has shot up dramatically."
"Oh? Now we only know that this big brother has Level S talent, do you know what it is specifically?"
"It seems to be 'Battle Will,' a comprehensive talent that takes care of both physical and ntal aspects. If the grade is low, it's a bit awkward, neither here nor there, but if the grade is high, that's excellent."
"'Battle Will,' huh? Although it's not as fundantal as Lin Chao's 'Intuition,' it's also a path of dual cultivation. Once fully developed, it's unlikely to leave any weaknesses, and being Level S is a bit extravagant."
Another sowhat skinny man also spoke up at this point.
Lin Chao's 'Intuition', although only Grade B, was roughly equivalent to the ordinary Grade A to S- combat talent, making him the most talented individual present next to the Level S talent.
Plus, he had a good personality; at least no one here disliked him.
Just then, footsteps on the wooden stairs heralded another arrival.
The voice arrived before the person did,
"I thank everyone for honoring this eting with your presence. My na is Niu Changchun, and by inviting you all to gather, I aim to foster closer relationships for mutual assistance in the new Developnt Zone. And later, when we all enter the Inner City, we can also form a community of support."
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