Chapter 516
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As it was a familiar and frequented route, the ship that Li Ke and Sarah booked traveled at a fast speed. Besides, there weren't any unnecessary incidents while transporting the huge amount of gold that they brought.
After all, to the people here, legality was the most important thing.
Moreover, the gold that Li Ke and the others had taken away was nothing to this port. The treasures, antiques, and magical treasures that the 'explorers' from Pildwolf had obtained from this ancient continent were much more precious than the gold that Li Ke and the others had taken away. The amount of gold that Li Ke and the others had taken away was also much greater.
Therefore, when Li Ke arrived at the port, he witnessed boxes of sculptures being transported away and a large number of artifacts and antiques disappearing from this port city of Shurima. Even the cruise-like ship that Li Ke was on was filled with antiques and sculptures that were 'explored' from all over Shurima.
"After Azir regains control of the Empire, these people will be in for it. No matter if it's Pirtwof or the Noxus people, they will all be killed by Azir."
Li Ke felt a little emotional as he watched the explorers and scholars introducing the value and history of these treasures to the tourists.
It was especially so when they said that these treasures were excavated from ancient tombs and ruins as a form of respect and protection for these treasures and historical civilizations. Li Ke felt nauseous.
There was a huge difference between a protective excavation and so-called grave robbing. The so-called exploration and research of these people was actually no different from grave robbing.
"Now that you mention it, this behavior is indeed a little strange …"
Sarah couldn't help but turn her head away. She had done this kind of thing before, such as reselling cultural relics or ancient treasures, and most of them were Shurima's treasures.
This was an industrial chain and ever since the Noxus people started conquering Shurima, this industrial chain had been perfected and solidified. Now, it had become a pillar industry that gave the Noxus people, Pacheng, Zu 'an, and even the people of Birtwof hope to rise up and make a fortune.
"I'm all too familiar with the fact that they carry out plundering in the name of protection and persecute the natives. My hometown had experienced countless tragedies like this. Even when we were strong and prosperous, there were still many things that we couldn't get back. We could only watch as the burial items of our ancestors were still the collections of others. Then, we silently developed ourselves. When we didn't have to spend a huge amount of energy and wealth to ask for it, they would send it back themselves. "
Li Ke recalled the things that he saw when he was young and when he grew up. He couldn't help but grab the railing of the ship and smile at the azure sea.
"That sounds exciting."
Sarah imitated Li Ke and grabbed the railing. She combed her hair and tried to make herself look more intellectual.
"It's just that everyone's strength has been condensed into a rope. When more than a billion people stand on the same side, what kind of enemy can defeat them? Who can stop the wish of more than a billion people to become rich and powerful? And who can make more than a billion people willing to become slaves? "
Li Ke's smile grew brighter as he recalled his hometown.
"Those who plunder others can't do it, not even God."
Sarah's expression became a little strange. Although she wanted to believe Li Ke's words, she really couldn't imagine a world with more than a billion people. Just thinking about a few thousand people gathered together was already the limit of her imagination.
"So you want to recreate your hometown in this world? And more than a billion people … How big would the world need to be to fit so many people … "
Her smile was a little awkward, but she still did her best to respond to Li Ke.
"You can say that. After all, this world is different. There are too many powerful people, and they are too stubborn. Shurima is our ally now, but Sarah, if I told you that we might become enemies in the future, would you believe me? "
Sarah was even more confused this time. She was stunned for a long time, but she couldn't say anything.
"But it will happen sooner or later, Sarah. I was already prepared for this when I helped them restore their country. This is why I suddenly started to distance myself from Sivir. "
Poor Sarah once again felt that she couldn't understand the man in front of her. If they were destined to be enemies, then why was he doing this? It wasn't that she couldn't understand the principle of temporary friends, but Shurima was too powerful. She didn't know how to resist the power of the ascenders.
"Isn't this a little too cruel?"
She suddenly thought of Sivir. If they really became enemies one day, Sarah would be the one who couldn't accept it.
"But this is the truth. This is also the goal I'm fighting for."
Letting out a long sigh, the fishy smell of the seawater made Li Ke furrow his brows again. Meanwhile, the shadow of the approaching city quickly drove away the displeasure in his heart.
"Ah, by the way, Sarah, prepare yourself that I'm going to make a big scene there too. There are things in that city that I can't tolerate, so you won't be able to see the Pi City and Zu An that you're familiar with soon. I'm going to try and put down some things there."
Li Ke thought of the gray lady in the background story, and the miserable Zu An laborers. He couldn't help but feel an urge to start a fire.
This was mainly due to the fact that their labor force was constantly being exploited. There was no organization or leader to help them fight for benefits. They lacked the strength, knowledge, and experience to know what they needed to do in order to obtain what they wanted. As a result, their path of advancement was practically blocked. This was the Zu 'an people, the most important workers and labor force in this most advanced city of this era.
"What are you trying to do?"
Sarah had a strange feeling. It was the same feeling she had when Li Ke said that he wanted to do some work for Shurima. Then, Li Ke really did turn Shurima upside down, creating a powerful empire in the desert.
"Time is always rushing forward, Sarah. Just like slave societies are destined to be abolished by fairer societies, human history is a constantly surging ocean. There will always be new waves to surpass the old ones."
Li Ke tugged at his hood and chuckled.
"That's why I'm just letting the new waves push the old ones. It's not worth mentioning at all."
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