Lu Yuan saw the look of envy, jealousy, and hatred on the faces of these old fellows and wore a bitter expression.
Only Prince Jin Bote looked excited, eager for human progress to be quick.
These Birdmen have been in long-term slumber, their souls polluted by Monsters; they fervently hope humans become stronger. If humans truly reach Peak Civilization, it might even cure them.
Lu Yuan coughed and continued, "Besides, there's my personal development."
"My Path of Anomaly needs to gradually separate from Human Civilization and can only rely on myself slowly moving forward..."
Old Cat agreed, "Indeed, walking both paths simultaneously allows for faster and steadier progress. If humans truly can't be relied upon, we still have to depend on you."
Numerous Strangers returned to seriousness: "Let's hear it, what are your future plans?"
