2248 It is Never Wise to Burn Bridges!
The six Apostles were going to be fighting intensely for some over the distribution of the small source fruits.
Lin Yuan was not opposed to competition among the Apostles under him. In fact, he hoped that they would work as hard as possible. An environment of friendly competition allowed everyone involved to progress.
Frankly, Twin Feathers and the other five Apostles had been confused when they first heard the task.
Marsh soil was the most common good in the marsh world, and collecting them from the natural environment was easy.
They could not believe that a task from a Dictator involved collecting something like marsh soil. It seemed degrading!
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But after Lin Yuan mentioned the reward, all of them immediately changed their minds.
The value of one small source fruit could not be compared with even an infinite number of marsh soil.
It was likely that this Dictator Ten Thousand Source aimed to test all of their abilities, thereby deciding which one he would rely more on in the future.
This was the only reason to explain why such a being of as high status as a Dictator would ask them to collect marsh soil.
There were at least 40 small source fruits left in the box. This meant that each of them could obtain at least seven of them.
If they performed well, they might even be able to obtain more than ten, which made up to 1 unit of source-type power.
Twin Feathers and the rest had all felt how beneficial the pure source-type power was. Thus, all of them felt a fiery competitiveness erupt within them.
Previously, Twin Feathers had been the one to speak to Lin Yuan first.
From their interaction, Zhen Venom observed that Lin Yuan was not opposed to his subordinates speaking up.
In order to leave an impression on him, Zhen Venom spoke up before Twin Feathers could get a word out. “Lord Dictator, don’t worry! Even without the small source fruits, I will definitely do my best to collect as much marsh soil for you!”
Twin Feathers glared at Zhen Venom and began to see it as its biggest competitor.
At the same time, it sneered to itself about how shameless Zhen Venom was.
Twin Feathers was certain that Zhen Venom was not immune to the temptation of the small source fruits.
Saying such a thing was such an obvious attempt at currying favor with Lin Yuan!
It was not just the other four Apostles who had dedicated their loyalties to Lin Yuan, who shared Twin Feathers’ thoughts. The other 26 Apostles had also received the small source fruits and absorbed the source-type power within.
Lin Yuan already sensed the air of competition rising from the six Apostles next to him. He did not mind adding a little more fuel to the flames.
“I’ll remember you, Zhen Venom.”
After saying that, Lin Yuan flapped his wings and flew up to land on White Speak’s back before they rushed off in the direction of Marsh East Palace.
When Lin Yuan left, there were 32 Apostles still kneeling respectfully on the ground. They only rose to their feet a full 30 seconds after Lin Yuan left.
Zhen Venom’s words immediately resulted in a significant uproar.
Twin Feathers thought, I can’t believe Zhen Venom beat me to the punch. I was just about to say something like that too.
Twin Feathers could tell that many of the 26 Apostles who were not its direct competitors looked persuaded by what Zhen Venom said.
Twin Feathers did not intend to be gracious to Zhen Venom. Since they were competitors, everything was within regulation as long as it did not attack Zhen Venom directly.
Just as a few of the Apostles were about to agree with what Zhen Venom said, Twin Feathers took a step forward and said with a smile, “It so happens that I think the same way. I was the one who distributed the small source fruits. Did you digest them well? Dictator Ten Thousand Source favors me exceptionally. I am sure I will be able to bring you more benefits in the future than Zhen Venom will.”
Twin Feathers’ words caused the Apostles’ hearts to swing over from Zhen Venom to its side.
Although all of them were newly acquainted with Dictator Ten Thousand Source, it was true that Twin Feathers was the one who had interacted the most with Dictator Ten Thousand Source. Thus, it made sense for Dictator Ten Thousand Source to have the deepest impression of Twin Feathers.
Although Lin Yuan had said before he left that he would remember Zhen Venom, a female Apostle had to be more memorable to a male Dictator than a male Apostle would.
At first, Zhen Venom had intended to compete fairly with Twin Feathers.
I can make Lord Dictator just as happy as you can. But I was the one who came up with this idea, yet you’re trying to steal my chances at victory!
Zhen Venom had evolved from the Drugged Snake Eagle.
The Drugged Snake Eagle poisoned many of its own kind before it poisoned others. Many of the Drugged Snake Eagles died from their own poison. Thus, the Drugged Snake Eagles were used to being poisoned by those around them, and Zhen Venom was no exception.
Zhen Venom huffed angrily and said, “Twin Feathers, it is never wise to burn bridges! Since you want to compete with me in such a way, I shall swear here and now that if you 26 Apostles give me all of the marsh soil that you have on hand, I will only keep six of the small source fruits for myself and distribute the rest equally to the rest of you. I don’t think any of the other five Apostles present will be as generous as me.”
Zhen Venom’s words caused the other 26 Apostles to swing back to its side.
Twin Feathers was silent for a moment after hearing what Zhen Venom said.
There were slightly more than 40 small source fruits, meaning each of them could obtain seven at least.
Zhen Venom had purposely stated a smaller-than-equal amount to turn the tide.
Only someone with the blackest of hearts could think of such a plan to harm others, even at the expense of their own advantage.
If it could not come in first, it could come in second, at least. It was likely that second place would still allow it to gain at least six small source fruits. There was no need for it to be as mad as Zhen Venom.
Unless it could promise to give more small source fruits, there was no way that the other Apostles would come to its side.
After understanding this, Twin Feathers immediately flew off.
The most important thing it needed to do now was to collect marsh soil. It did not intend on staying here and wasting time.
If Lin Yuan could see what was happening, the sight would definitely bring a smile to his face.
He had expected the Apostles to react in such a way.
This 𝓬ontent is taken from fre𝒆webnove(l).𝐜𝐨𝗺