Looking at the third-tier spirit core in Li Xuanzu's hand, everyone present wished they could gouge their eyes out and stick them on it.

"What do you want?" asked an elderly man, well past seventy, sitting next to Li Xuanzu, his voice trembling.

This spirit core can directly change the overall direction of the Dragon Kingdom's plans, enabling many plans that were previously impossible to implement to be realized.

Moreover, according to Li Xuanzu, if the benefits are sufficient, there's also Qian Li's share!

Everyone present could see that he possessed a third-tier combat strength.

Now that the opportunity is right in front of us, who wouldn't be tempted?

As for stealing spirit cores, are you an idiot?

"Old man, don't be nervous. I don't lack anything, so I won't ask for an exorbitant amount." Li Xuanzu patted the old man's shoulder somewhat disrespectfully to reassure him.

"I don't really want anything, but many people in China have a very bad opinion of me right now, which will make it very inconvenient for me to do things in Kyoto in the future."

"So, I'm giving you two choices. First, have them come out and apologize to me collectively, then chop off their hands. I'll give these third-tier spirit cores to the Dragon Kingdom as a personal gift." Before Li Xuanzu could finish speaking, he was interrupted by a middle-aged man sitting near the front.

"Impossible! These people are the seeds of our Dragon Kingdom. Even if they made a mistake, it shouldn't be this serious!" The young man, who looked to be in his thirties, spoke with righteous indignation, which made Li Xuanzu look up at the nameplate on his seat.

Deng Ze.

Li Xuanzu remembered his name, not out of resentment, but out of some admiration.

Even if such a person is not in a time of apocalypse, he can still consider the needs of those at the bottom even if he holds a high position, which is quite upright.

"Don't rush, let's hear about the second option before making a decision." Li Xuanzu was not annoyed that the other party had interrupted him, and continued to speak.

"The second option is for me to deal with them one by one, and you can just turn a blind eye and pretend you didn't see anything. As for their fate, that's not something you need to worry about."

"Oh, by the way, I would be very happy if you could help me find them. Maybe I could even give you the one that Qian Li has."

Then, Li Xuanzu laughed, a very sinister laugh that sent chills down the spines of those who saw it.

"That's impossible! Who knows what heinous things you might do?" Deng Ze retorted again.

"Hmm? Then may I ask, Mr. Deng Ze, what have I done so far that would make you think I have such a motive?" Li Xuanzu began to use respectful language.

This isn't respect; it's more like sarcastic or obnoxious remarks.

If Qian Li were by his side, she would know that Li Xuanzu was somewhat angry.

Deng Ze did not respond, because apart from his arrogant attitude, Li Xuanzu had not actually done anything bad to the Dragon Kingdom.

"Then I would like to ask everyone here, I'm sure you all know that I went to intercept and kill the third-tier zombies near Kyoto, right?" Li Xuanzu suddenly raised his voice, turning his attention to everyone present.

Seeing that no one responded, Li Xuanzu continued to speak.

"Now that you all know about this, why do you allow the people to verbally attack a hero who saved the Dragon Kingdom from disaster? What are your intentions?" Li Xuanzu's voice grew increasingly cold, which increased the pressure on everyone on the platform.

“Since you’re all silent, I’ll assume you’re trying to put me in a bad light because you don’t like me,” Li Xuanzu said, then changed the subject, “Then why are you so strict with this and that? Aren’t you all a bit out of your league?”

"Don't you guys even think about why the three extra Tier 3 zombies that appeared later in Laos have disappeared without a trace?" Li Xuanzu didn't say it, but in fact, most people hadn't thought of it.

Yeah, where did the three Tier 3 zombies from Laos go?

However, since Li Xuanzu asked the question, everyone already knew the answer.

"So, the fact that these people can say such things about the heroes who saved them is simply due to their ignorance. Is this a flaw in human nature or a result of your mismanagement?" This statement left everyone present speechless.

Clearly, Li Xuanzu's prediction came true.

"Now, give me an explanation. If those foolish people of the Dragon Kingdom don't pay the price, then I'll just throw these third-tier spirit cores into the zombie horde. Think about the consequences yourself." It was already a blatant threat.

It's that simple: either make a group of fools pay the price so that the country can develop and prosper, or perish along with this group of fools.

Actually, it's a simple choice; it's up to those of you with a voice here to decide.