"How much...how much!???"
As soon as Wang Zheng announced his terms, Huo Lianrong and Tang Guoan exclaimed in unison, their expressions of disbelief so profound that they seemed to stutter.
Even Chu Tianxing, who had been meditating in a state of high-mindedness, was startled by these words and nearly fell to the ground.
'This little bastard is really bold these days, but this time he's not joking; he genuinely wants so many. Are these things really that valuable?'
Chu Tianxing instantly snapped out of his meditative state, his heart filled with anticipation that the country had indeed agreed to grant him so many resources to help him recover from his injuries quickly.
On the other hand, he began to worry about gains and losses, fearing that the higher his hopes would be, the greater his disappointment would be.
The more he thought about it, the more frustrated he became. In the end, he was completely unable to concentrate and could only stare blankly as Wang Zheng performed to his heart's content.
Uh... this is what people commonly refer to as: the mind is in turmoil.
After the people opposite him closed their jaws in astonishment, Huo Lianrong's impression of Wang Zheng worsened.
He felt that Wang Zheng had taken advantage of the country's emphasis on the "psychic bomb" project, which was why he was openly extorting money from them.
Thinking back to those Awakened Ones they recruited in the capital, even the Grandmasters, who among them didn't obediently cooperate with the experiments?
In his view, Wang Zheng had become arrogant after gaining some strength, and who knows what kind of trouble he might cause in the future.
Therefore, he was the first to refuse:
"That's impossible! You must be crazy!"
Putting aside the fact that your request is outrageous, if your 'psychic bomb' really has that kind of power, even if it's just to solve the problem of unstable energy inside, going to the capital is a necessary condition.
Your lack of sincerity is practically the same as a direct rejection!
Compared to valuing Wang Zheng's condition that he would not go to the capital to cooperate with the research, Tang Guoan found Wang Zheng's exorbitant demands even more unacceptable.
After all, no matter what the final outcome of the negotiations is, he doesn't need to study the scarab crystals in southern Beijing.
However, Tang Guoan eventually jumped up like a cat whose foot had been stepped on. At this moment, he didn't care about his major general's demeanor anymore and shouted loudly in a fit of emotion:
"Do you want to listen to what you're saying?!"
I said, do you even know what a demon king's inner core is? You dare to ask for ten of them right off the bat!
You know that only three demon kings were killed in Yunnan this time, but do you know how many extraordinary beings participated in the battle of Yunnan?
I'm telling you, there are a total of 33!
Even with so many grandmasters on the job, they only managed to kill three demon kings. Only three! And they all self-destructed their inner cores before they died. Do you think it's possible to kill ten demon king inner cores?
Finally, let's talk about liquid spiritual energy. Although it's not as rare as a demon king's inner core, it can only be produced in a highly compressed, sealed environment.
More importantly, we still haven't mastered the technology for active transformation; we can only obtain it from the wild. Is your liquid spiritual energy measured in tons? That's utter nonsense!
Compared to the dissatisfaction of the two people in charge, Wang Zheng appeared unusually calm.
In negotiations, isn't it normal to ask for an exorbitant price?
Although Wang Zheng knew the value of the demon king's inner core, he didn't know how much stock the capital had accumulated over the years.
Moreover, inner cores can be stored for a much longer time than spiritual energy crystals. Wang Zheng himself had absorbed an inner core that was half-digested, so he naturally knew his limits.
The spiritual energy inside this demon king's inner core has been purified and transformed, and the process of its dissipation is almost negligible. Under normal circumstances, it can be left for ten or eight years without any problem.
Moreover, if you say that the country wouldn't properly preserve such strategic materials, Wang Zheng wouldn't believe it no matter what you say.
He's no longer a clueless novice. Wang Zheng estimated that the country must have at least a few dozen in stock. He asked for ten to test the waters, just in case the other party agreed.
If there's something left after treating the old man, can I just take off and transcend the mortal realm in one fell swoop?
As for the liquid spiritual energy, it was just a bonus.
Even if what Tang Guoan said is true, and the country does not have the relevant transformation technology, Wang Zheng believes that the country has a 100% chance of possessing special plants and animals like the golden saplings of Guizhou.
I'm so unlucky that I could run into someone like this on a simple trip. How could it be that in such a vast country like China, even the Emperor has never captured him...?
If Wang Zheng hadn't known that the higher-ups in the capital weren't exactly friendly towards his principal, he would have even wanted to ask for that spiritually rich healing sanctuary!
So, to everyone's astonishment, Wang Zheng said confidently:
"Please don't rush to refuse, and don't jump to conclusions yet."
Neither of you has the right to make a decision, so why not try applying?
Regardless of your internal conclusions regarding the 'spiritual grenade' in my hand, I believe you all underestimate it.
What if someone with discerning eyes sees that our principal deserves such material assistance, or perhaps they think that my little gem of talent is worthy of this value?
After all, I know very well the power of this spirit grenade; perhaps your report is incomplete..."
Then Wang Zheng flipped his hand and took out the black spirit crystal again, holding it in front of his eyes with his fingers, as if he was mesmerized by the ever-flowing red mist inside.
This chapter is not finished, please click the next page to continue reading!
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com