The Rural Beauty 777, Main Text 777, Chapter 777: What is most precious to people? 777 What is most precious to people? Living without seeing anyone, dying without a trace. Even though Lu Yun was merely a child of about ten, he immediately grasped the meaning of this statement. Zhao Kai’s cousin, the man with the scarred face, had essentially no chance of survival. A sudden, decisive end—Zhao Kai’s simple words sent shockwaves through Lu Yun’s mind. He had always thought that the dramatic clashes between powerful factions on TV and films, where characters were casually eliminated, were merely fictional. Now, he found that such a scene was unfolding right before his eyes. Regardless of Zhao Kai’s original intentions, this life had simply vanished without a trace—how cruel and indifferent that was. "Lu Yun regained his composure, glanced once more at Zhao Kai's gradually fading silhouette, and said, "No worries, Da Peng. The Gathering of the Brilliant Heroes has disbanded; Zhao Kai will likely fade into the school as well. What about your plans?" "Lu Yun's point was clear: Zhao Kai had too many rivals at school. His only reliable ally, the man with the scar, had been eliminated by Wang Heihu. This situation could no longer be concealed—eventually, everyone would find out. The younger, more timid staff members, who had long been intimidated by Zhao Kai's authority and had endured委屈 under his rule, would surely take the opportunity to challenge him. Though Zhao Kai was naturally strong-willed, he would still need to secure his own safety. Although these younger staff members claimed they wouldn't intentionally kill anyone, in the course of a group fight, it was hard to guarantee that one or two less agile ones wouldn't be pushed too far. Zhao Kai might not fear trouble, but he certainly didn't want to lose his life unexpectedly. Once the situation had been laid bare, all that remained was for Lu Yun to resolve it himself. Wang Heihu—how could such a plain, unimpressive man in the county have quietly removed the man with the scar? "The giant pterodactyl scratched his head, puzzled as to why Lu Yun had suddenly asked such a question. After a moment of hesitation, he said, 'What is most precious in life? Is it family ties?' Lu Yun nodded, then shook his head. The giant pterodactyl, confused by Lu Yun's alternating nods and shakes, opened his mouth and said, 'Then it's brotherhood, or perhaps it's women.' Lu Yun burst out laughing at the last part, finding it endearing. He nodded in agreement, saying, 'You're absolutely right, Pterodactyl. But within the context of family, brotherhood, or women—what truly matters is life itself. Without life, how can one talk about family ties, brotherhood, or women? Don't you think one would have to carry a corpse all the way to see one's wife or daughter turn into a dry mummy?' " The disappearance of the man with the scared face left Lu Yun utterly stunned. He had originally thought that even if he wasn't particularly good at academics, he could still gather a few friends and make a go of it in society. But how could society be that easy to navigate? It was all too common for people to end up dead. Without a certain coldness of heart, one was simply setting oneself up for a slow death. Da Peng didn't think much about it, yet he deeply agreed with Lu Yun's words, chuckling warmly: "Cloud Brother, does that mean I'll be following you from now on?"