"Big brother, we don't want to burden you either, how about... we figure it out ourselves?"

These kind-hearted people had already helped them enough, and he felt embarrassed to trouble them further.

Moreover, many people weren't just worried about themselves, they also had wives and children waiting for them to provide.

Getting by is a temporary measure, settling down is their ultimate goal.

Unfortunately, these people chose the wrong path; Mist Town is definitely not a suitable place for them to settle.

The "Earth-eating Rich Man" who was sitting and resting shot him a glance.

"What can you guys do? In this maze, even a low-level demon could take you down."

Tom scratched his head and chuckled honestly.

"We may not be able to fight, but we have strength. If worse comes to worst, we can carry bags for other adventurers, or go out and find some work? It's better than just waiting here... and burdening you."

Those words actually reminded the "Earth-eating Rich Man."

He was first taken aback, then his eyes lit up, he turned off the Translation Crystal, looked at the other three guys nearby, and said.

"Yeah! I almost forgot, we can take them outside the maze to find work, this way we can settle them and at the same time push forward the main quest! After the event is over, we can come back and get them then."

"That's a good idea!" "Wolf Limp" had long wanted to shake off these burdens, promptly raised his hand to agree, even raising both hands.

The other two guys also nodded, so the plan was decided just like that.

"I'll go discuss with these NPCs!" The determined "Earth-eating Rich Man" slapped his thigh, stood up, and shouted towards the sparse crowd, "Gather up!"

Hearing the call to gather, everyone scavenging for loot on the ground let go of what they were doing, gathering in groups of three or five towards the leader.

Seeing the pairs of anxious and confused eyes, the "Earth-eating Rich Man" cleared his throat and began to speak.

"The earnings in the maze are too low, we've been working for almost a week, completed many commissions, but the result is still not enough to cover expenses. If we keep going this way, our team is bound to fall apart sooner or later!"

Upon hearing this, everyone had a guilty look on their faces, with many bowing their heads, while others looked ashamedly to the side, or hid the roasted sweet potatoes they were holding in their pockets.

Looking at these hapless guys, the "Earth-eating Rich Man" was both angry and amused, he finally shook his head and continued to speak.

"In any case, we can't keep dragging on like this, we have our own things to do as well, so I talked with the elders in the group, and decided to try our luck in Thunder City. I heard there are quite a few jobs there too; although the pay is a bit lower, at least there is no danger, anyone can do it... I want to hear your thoughts."

As soon as he finished speaking, the crowd instantly burst into whispers, but it didn't take long for it to turn into a chorus of agreements.

"I have no problem!"

"Me too!"

"You decide, boss! Wherever you go, we'll follow you!"

"That's right!"

The truth is, they weren't really decisive people; they only joined the trade caravan hearing that the maze had opportunities to make money. Quickly they realized that the money wasn't as easy to earn as they imagined, and many of them had already thought about leaving, but just hadn't expressed it yet.

Seeing the unanimous vote, the "Earth-eating Rich Man" snapped his fingers.

"Then it's decided! We'll rest tonight, and set off tomorrow!"

…

The next morning, the Invincible Supreme Adventure Group packed their luggage, departed from Mist Town, and embarked on their journey back to the surface.

To save time and avoid unnecessary conflicts, the players specifically chose the route with the lowest risk, but this also meant they didn't find anything to scavenge along the way, nor did they encounter any valuable demon beasts to hunt.

It was already noon by the time they left the maze.

Standing on the main street of Thunder City's suburbs, passing adventurers cast mocking glances at them, some even pointing and discussing, as if they were watching a bunch of rats crawling out of the sewers.

Clearly, just like the workers in Thunder City, these adventurers also despised these people who popped out of nowhere to snatch jobs... even though they shared the same origins.

As for Tom and the others, they didn't mind those strange looks, and in a manner of countryside folk, they gaped and marveled at the shops full of goods on both sides of the street and the carriages speeding along, their eyes practically popping out of their sockets.

"So this is Thunder City?"

"Saint Sis above... There are more houses here than in the entire estate of my family back home! And they're even more beautiful!"

"This place can actually accommodate so many people!"

"The ground here is paved with stones, they can't grow crops, what do they eat usually?"

"Don't mind what they eat, the road is so flat, much better than the roads in our village!"

"Yeah, look at that carriage, it goes really fast!"

The wide, smooth street shone with a rustic glow under the sunlight. The architectural styles along the street varied, with wooden taverns intricately engraved with designs on their signage; and stone-built shops with heavy doors exuding a sense of depth.

The pedestrians were dressed differently, the rich in luxurious silk garments, their waists adorned with exquisite ornaments; ordinary folks mostly wore simple linen clothes, although plain, they still looked tidy. As for the adventurers, they wore a variety of protective gear. The stalls along the street were filled with dazzling goods, colorful fruits emitting enticing scents at the fruit stands, and the variety of tools and daily necessities were neatly organized in the sundry shops.

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