Chapter 1 The Crisis

The war in Moonlit City was raging. Nie Yan used every possible method to gather wealth, knowing that supporting a war required substantial funds.

Just as Nie Yan was busy with financial matters, Guo Huai suddenly brought news that several members of the Ni Ren Tribe wanted to leave the guild and had sent him applications. These applications required Nie Yan's signature to be approved, so he sent a message to Nie Yan.

"Who wants to leave the guild?" Nie Yan asked, startled. It was the first time players from the Ni Ren Tribe had requested to leave the guild, aside from Shui Se Yan Tou's departure. Nie Yan was somewhat familiar with Shao Bing, a veteran member of the Ni Ren Tribe. He had once asked Shao Bing to help him level up Zhai Hao and others.

"It's Shao Bing and five others," Guo Huai said, his mood heavy. Shao Bing and the others were considered top-tier players in the Ni Ren Tribe's second-line ranks, cultivated by the guild. Their departure was undoubtedly a painful blow to Guo Huai.

"Where are they now?" Nie Yan asked, already guessing what had happened. Shao Bing and the others must have received a higher agreement price from the Century Financial Group. Those who were greedy for money would naturally consider leaving the Ni Ren Tribe under the temptation of wealth.

If Nie Yan agreed to sign, they could leave without any burden, saving a considerable expense. If Nie Yan refused, they would definitely leave in breach of contract. As for the penalty, with the Century Financial Group standing behind them, they wouldn't be worried about such a small amount.

"At the Cripps Fortress guild headquarters," Guo Huai said, as he was trying to persuade Shao Bing and the others.

"I'll be right there," Nie Yan said, putting aside his current tasks and heading towards the guild headquarters.

About ten minutes later, Nie Yan arrived at the guild headquarters and walked towards the central hall. When he entered, he saw about thirty Ni Ren Tribe players gathered inside. Guo Huai was standing face-to-face with Shao Bing and the others.

"Shao Bing, we, the Ni Ren Tribe, have been fighting until now. Have I ever mistreated you? If I did something wrong, if you think I've shortchanged you, tell me, and I'll definitely solve it for you," Guo Huai was still trying to persuade Shao Bing and the others to stay.

Shao Bing said, somewhat ashamed but resolute, "Executive Guild Master, we've been following you and Boss Nie Yan for so long, and you really haven't mistreated us. But everyone has their own ambitions. I hope we can leave quietly."

"Brother Shao Bing, when I first joined the Ni Ren Tribe, you brought me up. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be where I am now. All of us brothers hope you can stay," Zhai Hao said from the side.

Shao Bing sighed deeply and said, "Brothers, we appreciate your kindness. We're sorry, but we can't stay in the Ni Ren Tribe any longer. All good things must come to an end. Let's part ways amicably. We'll still be brothers when we meet again." As he said this, Shao Bing looked somewhat sad. He had some unavoidable difficulties. He had already signed a contract with the Century Financial Group, which had offered a sixfold agreement price. Although he didn't want to leave the Ni Ren Tribe, he had to leave for his family, for a higher salary. That money was crucial to him.

The other five players beside Shao Bing also looked ashamed. They really had no face to look at the brothers of the Ni Ren Tribe around them.

"Damn you, Lao Yu, how did Guild Master Nie Yan and Boss Dao Guang treat you back then? Now that you've grown stronger, you want to leave the Ni Ren Tribe. Are you worthy of Guild Master Nie Yan and Boss Dao Guang?" A warrior player rushed up and grabbed the collar of a rogue behind Shao Bing, but was pulled away by the other players.

"Luo Fei, forget it. Everyone has their own ambitions!"

The rogue named Lao Yu kept his head down and sighed, "I'm sorry to the guild master and Boss Dao Guang."

"If you come back, you'll still be my brother, Luo Fei. If you leave the Ni Ren Tribe today, don't blame me for killing you every time I see you."

Listening to Luo Fei's curse, Lao Yu kept his head down, unable to reply with confidence because he felt guilty.

Seeing Lao Yu's reaction, Luo Fei couldn't help but curse, "I see you're determined to leave the Ni Ren Tribe. Don't blame me for being impolite in the future."

The guild hall was a little noisy. Nie Yan understood that Shao Bing and the others were the first to leave the Ni Ren Tribe, and they would definitely not be the last. More people would definitely leave the Ni Ren Tribe in the future. If he didn't handle it well, it could have a very bad impact.

"Boss Nie Yan is here," someone shouted.

"Boss Nie Yan."

Seeing Nie Yan enter, the players of the Ni Ren Tribe made way for him.

Nie Yan walked towards Shao Bing and the others.

When Shao Bing saw Nie Yan, he lowered his head. He still had awe for Nie Yan and didn't dare to take any excessive actions. At this time, he didn't dare to look Nie Yan in the eye at all. As far as the Ni Ren Tribe was concerned, he was a traitor.

Shao Bing was already waiting for Nie Yan's stormy scolding. If he was scolded, he would feel much better and leave more easily. The other five people had similar thoughts to Shao Bing. They were also too ashamed to face Nie Yan.

To Shao Bing and the others' surprise, Nie Yan didn't curse them as they had imagined, but smiled gently.

"Shao Bing, I remember when you first joined the Ni Ren Tribe, I scolded you a few times. Now that you're leaving, you won't hold a grudge against me, will you?" Nie Yan said with a loud laugh.

Shao Bing quickly shook his head and said, "Of course not."

"And Lao Yu, you are one of the few people in the Ni Ren Tribe who have been with me since the beginning. I still remember when the Ni Ren Tribe was blocked by the Victorious Return Empire, you were killed more than a dozen times, but you also killed more than twenty people from the Victorious Return Empire," Nie Yan said with some nostalgia.

The rogue named Lao Yu's eyes turned red, and he nodded.

"And you, Gua Zi, Gang Beng, Lao Lin, Lao Liu, you have been following me, Nie Yan, for a long time. I have failed you. I have nothing to repay you with," Nie Yan said with a sigh, sincerely, as he understood that it was not easy for these members.

"Boss Nie Yan, don't say that. We are sorry for you, for the Ni Ren Tribe," several people said sadly.

"I know that everyone is leaving the Ni Ren Tribe for many personal reasons, and I can understand. People strive for higher positions, and water flows to lower ground. Everyone has their own ambitions, and I won't force you. When you were in the Ni Ren Tribe, I, Nie Yan, always treated you as brothers. If you want to leave, I will definitely not stop you. I have nothing to give you before you leave. Go to the guild warehouse and pick out a few pieces of equipment that you can use. From today onwards, we will each serve our own masters, and we can't be brothers anymore. Take care, everyone," Nie Yan patted Shao Bing and the others on the shoulders and said sadly.

Hearing Nie Yan's words, Shao Bing and the others choked up.

"Boss, I'm sorry," Shao Bing wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes and bowed deeply to Nie Yan.

"Shao Bing, Lao Yu, take care," a Ni Ren Tribe warrior shouted from the side.

"Take care," the other Ni Ren Tribe players shouted one after another, their voices rising and falling, filled with helplessness and sighing.

After all, they were brothers who had teamed up, run dungeons, and fought on the battlefield together. Seeing Shao Bing and the others leave, they all felt bad.

Shao Bing bowed deeply to the other members, his eyes blurred with tears: "Take care, everyone."

At this moment, Shao Bing deeply felt the deep friendship of the Ni Ren Tribe brothers. He felt that he had made a wrong decision, but he could no longer turn back. Apart from Shao Bing, the other five people were also sobbing.

Nie Yan signed the withdrawal applications of Shao Bing and others. Shao Bing and the others handed over their guild badges.

Seeing the somewhat worn-out guild badge, which they had been wearing since joining the Ni Ren Tribe, being taken back, Shao Bing and the others showed a look of disappointment, as if a large piece had been gouged out of their hearts, leaving them empty.

From then on, they were no longer members of the Ni Ren Tribe.

Shao Bing and the others remembered what Nie Yan had just said: From today onwards, we will each serve our own masters, and we can't be brothers anymore. Thinking of this, Shao Bing and the others felt a pain in their hearts. Only then did they realize what it meant to be like a homeless dog. Leaving the Ni Ren Tribe, they lacked a sense of belonging and dependence in their hearts.

They could never go back to the Ni Ren Tribe. Shao Bing really wanted to find a place to cry, and the other five people were also crying sadly.

Nie Yan suppressed the sadness in his heart and turned to Zhai Hao and said, "Zhai Hao, see them off. If they need anything, take them to the guild warehouse to get some good equipment."

"Okay," Zhai Hao nodded and said to Shao Bing and the others, "Shao Bing, let me see you out."

"Brother, I..." Shao Bing was about to say something, but when the words came to his lips, he didn't know what to say.

Zhai Hao shook his head and sighed, "Let's go. Don't use that title again in the future."

Shao Bing felt a pang in his heart. In the future, the word "brother" would become a luxury. Thinking of the contract with the Century Financial Group, he felt extremely ashamed. He had really been blinded by greed. The Ni Ren Tribe's treatment, although not as good as the price offered by the Century Financial Group, was still very generous. The Ni Ren Tribe had not mistreated them.

Everyone watched as Zhai Hao saw Shao Bing and the others off, their emotions somewhat low.

Nie Yan looked at the members next to him and said, "Let those who want to leave go. Although Shao Bing and the others have left, there are still so many brothers in the Ni Ren Tribe. Cheer up, everyone, and defeat the Mages Alliance and the Sacred Guardians, and then take down Angel Corp and the Century Financial Group! Our journey has only just begun! There are no cowards in our Ni Ren Tribe!"

"Boss Nie Yan is right, we still have so many brothers!"

The players finally cheered up.

Nie Yan looked at Guo Huai next to him and said, "We have to speed up our actions. The Century Financial Group is not easy to deal with." The threat of the Century Financial Group was already imminent, and they had to be prepared.

Guo Huai nodded with a solemn expression. How many players in the Ni Ren Tribe had already been contacted by the Century Financial Group? Would similar things happen in the future?