For those who joined the base later, any surprise, panic, or curiosity they might have felt had already been experienced when they first arrived and sensed the atmosphere, so completely different from the outside world.
Just like before, when Xu Zhuang revealed the special nature of Li Xingye's superpower, they were indeed surprised and felt fear. But it was a fear born of absolute power and the realization that he could easily control their destinies.
Even if a small minority harbored ulterior motives, hoping to gain something from the commotion, they were still just a few. They only dared to hide behind Xu Zhuang, fanning the flames from within the crowd.
Most people remained silent and quiet. They might have had their own opinions, but they wouldn't voice them easily.
No one dared to be as reckless as Xu Zhuang and confront Li Xingye head-on—and everyone had seen the result of that with their own eyes.
Qiangzi and the others understood what Li Xingye meant.
