Chapter 260 Don’t be impulsive!
"Don't be so polite, it will only waste everyone's time."
Lin Luo said calmly, "Or, we can cooperate based on profit sharing.
Otherwise, I will ask the seniors from Huanyu Pavilion to come and collect the corresponding funds.
For example, I could go to a certain kingdom's treasury and help you clean out your crowded inventory."
His space system rules have reached the early stage of the third level of humanity. In this ninth realm, there are few space system mages stronger than him.
Coupled with his extremely high attainments in battle formations...
This also means that for Lorraine, the treasure house of the Aklan Empire is almost undefended and he can explore it however he wants.
The only thing that stood in his way was a suitable excuse.
If the Aklan Empire goes back on its word, he wouldn't mind conducting a real combat exercise.
As Lin Luo spoke one sentence after another, the officials' faces became uglier and uglier, and in the end they were as black as the bottom of a pot.
This is a naked threat!
presumptuous!
Davis opened his mouth, but ultimately did not utter the two words.
Just based on the skill displayed by Master Lorraine, it was enough to judge that the other party's words were not an exaggeration.
They have the ability!
Huanyu Pavilion also has this strength!
But what can they do?
Of course, we can only follow the other party's wishes...
"Mr. Lin Miao, it's not impossible to share the profits, but I don't know how much profit you want?"
Someone asked tentatively,
If the other party's request is not too excessive, the Aklan Empire can fully agree to such a request and regard it as a technological investment from the Universal Pavilion.
All the ministers nodded and echoed:
"Great! Mr. Lin Miao's request is indeed wise. I think it's feasible."
"Using this profit-sharing model, if the scroll really sells well, I'm sure Huanyu Pavilion won't complain that we're being unfair."
"This scroll matter cannot be taken lightly. The profits involved are still unknown. Profit sharing is the most appropriate way to handle it."
For a moment, the ministers who were glaring at Lin Luo just a second ago smiled more kindly and looked benevolent.
His expression changes so quickly, comparable to an old general on the stage with flags flying all over it.
Seeing everyone so cooperative, Lin Luo couldn't help but smile and said calmly: "Since everyone has no objection, then I will set a price first.
I don’t want more, 30% profit is enough.”
"Of course... What? Thirty percent!"
Davis was about to agree when he suddenly heard Lin Luo's words and his face changed again and again.
Thirty percent is not a small number.
After all, making scrolls not only requires a variety of expensive raw materials, but also high labor costs.
An excellent rune sorcerer (profession) often has his salary linked to profits.
Therefore, if Lin Luo's side took 30% of the profit, then the remaining profit would not be enough to be divided.
The Aklan Empire is huge, and there are many expenses and things to manage, and some officials are not honest.
I’m afraid these profits won’t be distributed evenly!
I'm afraid it will be difficult to see much of the profit that will eventually be delivered to the national treasury.
Davis lowered his posture and asked in a low voice: "Mr. Lin Miao, the price you quoted is a bit high!
If the Universal Pavilion takes 30%, we won’t be able to explain to the higher-ups..."
His tone was a little anxious, and he repeated what Lin Luo had said before.
It is true that Davis is a loyal minister, but he also likes resources!
Seeing that Lin Luo brought such a big cake and placed it in front of them, who wouldn’t want to have a bite?
Even the bigwigs in the cabinet actually have this idea in their minds.
Even if he couldn't eat too much in order to avoid looking too ugly, he could still use his fingers to pick off some "cream" from the "cake".
If the Universal Pavilion takes the lion's share, they will just be left with nothing!
Can't agree to that!
"Absolutely cannot agree to this!"
A loud shout rang out in the meeting room, attracting everyone.
Davis suddenly broke out in a cold sweat and quickly looked towards the source of the sound.
Who is so fierce that he roared out directly?
"I could only think about this tough statement in my mind, but this person actually shouted it out loud. What a fierce man!"
This is what most people here think.
Although they were dissatisfied with Lin Luo's request, they did not dare to speak to him arrogantly. They were still thinking about how to make a tactful statement...
So someone is so ruthless?
Seeing that the person who loudly said no was Hugh Grandet, the secretary of the Finance Department, everyone looked at them in surprise, resentment, or admiration...
Complex emotions gradually condensed and were reflected on the face of this skinny old man with his head held high and his chest puffed out.
Hugh Grandet's talent was just okay, and his position in the Finance Department was quite lucrative, so his strength had already reached the eleventh level.
But the old man's appearance was not fixed. His skinny skin was blood red, and he looked like an angry fighting cock.
“Giving you 30% of the profit will cause the Aklan Empire to lose too much!
You are trying to undermine the stability of my empire, I absolutely disagree!"
Hugh Grandet was so angry that his face turned red and his neck thickened. He glared at Lin Luo with his beard puffed and his eyes glared, and shouted angrily:
"Lin Miao, I see that you and the Huanyu Pavilion behind you have absolutely no regard for our human race and are deliberately plotting to seize the wealth of our Xingyue Continent!
What are your intentions?
"Wow, that's a really big hat."
Seeing his self-righteous look, Lin Luo couldn't help but laugh. He asked calmly, "You are Hugh Grandet, am I right?"
"Yes, sure. You actually recognized me. Your information work is pretty good."
Hugh Grandet said sarcastically in a light tone.
Seeing that Lin Luo was so easy to talk to, he just thought that the other party was afraid of the majesty of the Aklan Empire, so his attitude became even more arrogant.
"What a wimp!" Hugh Grandet sneered in his heart.
Lin Luo shook his head, looked at the old man who was ignorant of the current situation, and said lightly:
"Sir, since you already hold a high position, why do you seek hardship?"
"What do you mean?" Hugh Grandet looked suspicious. He didn't think Lin Luo had the courage to threaten him now.
If they really fell out, even if he possessed the third-order ice rules, he would never be able to leave this conference room.
"Mr. Hugh Grandet, what did you do yourself? Do you need me to remind you?"
The thick fog on Lin Luo's face swirled slightly, forming a strange inky smile.
Seeing this, Hugh Grandet began to hesitate.
Little did he know that everything he was thinking was manifested in Lin Luo's mind.
"Look at Lin Miao, he looks so confident. Could it be that he already knows what I have done over the years?"
"No, impossible!"
"I withheld those taxes through manipulation at every level. The surviving insiders are all my trusted confidants, so there are absolutely no loopholes left."
"Could it be... that my support for my adopted daughter has been exposed?"
Hugh Grandet felt irritated when he thought of the palace he had built in some desolate place and the hundreds of attractive women.
Lin Luo's words that everything was under control made him feel inexplicably humiliated!
It was as if he suddenly felt inferior, facing not a tenth-rank junior, but a superior.
He tried to use the life-level pressure to put pressure on Lin Luo, but it was of no use.
Facing the interested eyes of the crowd, Hugh Grandet quickly retorted: "You are just a young boy! Don't talk nonsense!
I have been an official for a thousand years, and I am upright and incorruptible. My patriotism is evident to all, and I have never done anything illegal or disorderly!
Don't listen to his nonsense, it's slander. If you have the guts, show us the evidence!"
After saying this, he straightened the fighting cock's neck and stood proudly.
Lin Luo's dark smile grew even happier under his hood, and he confirmed again, "Are you serious?"
"Hmph, that's absolutely not a lie! Empty words are not enough, if you have the guts, then show me the evidence.
You are plotting to murder loyal people and harm the interests of our Aklan Empire!"
Hugh Grandet snorted coldly. He didn't believe that Lin Luo would have any handle on him, so he shouted even louder.
Besides, he has the support of the cabinet bosses, so he can save his life even if his crime is exposed.
As long as old Arthur falls, he can still have more fun.
The officials' faces were slightly stiff, and they were trying to suppress their laughter uncomfortably.
They absolutely did not believe what Hugh Grandet said.
They are all old hands in the court, and Hugh Grandet is a veteran of two dynasties. It would be a joke to say that he is not greedy.
He was greedier than anyone else, and he wasn't punished simply because no one could find evidence against him.
These words were obviously meant to annoy Lin Miao, and to label him as a racial righteous person in order to gain more benefits.
Lin Luo looked at Hugh Grandet quietly, listening to his inner thoughts while watching him jump out like a clown to seek death.
This is also thanks to the fact that the "media seed" in everyone's hearts is strong enough, allowing Lin Luo to do many unimaginable things.
"Are you done?"
Lin Luo smiled and asked nonchalantly, "If you've finished, then it's my turn to speak next, right?"
Hugh Grandet tilted his head, put his hand to his ear, and sneered, "Come on, I'm listening, just say it."
I've seen people courting death, but I've never seen anyone do it like you...
Since the other party was deliberately seeking death, Lin Luo was too lazy to indulge him and said slowly: "A month ago, they colluded with high-ranking officials in Shukuf Province and deducted 20% from the accounts of various industries...
Three months ago, he lied about the price of military alchemical magic tools and made a 30% profit...
Four months ago...
..."
As Lin Luo brought out one piece of evidence after another, Hugh Grandet's face suddenly turned pale.
Some of the things that were said were still known only to him.
How did "Lin Miao" know?
Some smart people had already recorded Lin Luo's words and kept them as evidence.
At the critical moment, these evidences are of great help!
Hugh Grandet was so angry that he slapped the round table, smashing it to pieces and sending wood chips flying everywhere.
"That's enough! Stop talking!"
Then, he swept a cold gaze over the officials, suppressed his murderous intent, and said in a cold voice: "Everyone, please do not listen to the words of this villain. This is nonsense. These things are all lies made up by Lin Miao!"
Everyone looked at Lin Luo and then glanced at Hugh Grandet.
The former has powerful forces behind him, but his true strength is still unknown, so he is a potential stock.
Following the latter will bring you endless benefits and lots of money, and it is clearly a bull stock.
In addition, Hugh Grandet had worked in the Ministry of Finance for many years and had great power, so few people dared to offend him.
So, it is clear who they should follow.
"Master Grandet said it very well. He saw through Lin Miao's lies at a glance."
"That's right, how could Mr. Grandet do such a thing? It's simply destroying someone's innocence!"
“…”
Everyone smiled and echoed Hugh Grandet.
Only by suppressing Lin Luo can these officials gain more profits.
The parties involved are naturally well aware of this.
"What a bunch of rats."
Lin Luo's eyes were stern as he sneered, "Do you think that I have no leverage now that I have handed over the inheritance?"
Hearing this, everyone looked at each other and laughed.
The inherited knowledge in their minds is still clear and tangible, and they are the ones who hold the initiative.
"Mr. Lin Miao, it's a little late for you to remember it now, hahaha..."
"Mr. Lin Miao doesn't care about worldly affairs, so of course he doesn't understand the ways of the world. It's normal that he only figured it out now."
"In my opinion, sir, you should take a step back and let Huanyu Pavilion get 10% of the profits.
If you still insist on 30%, Huanyu Pavilion might not even reach half of it~"
"Huanyu Pavilion is really something. Why would they send such an idiot to trade..."
The neutral faction and the Second Prince's officials were constantly mocking each other, while the First Prince's faction and Davis's group remained silent.
It’s not that they don’t have the same idea in their minds, but they know Lin Miao’s identity and strength and don’t want to really cause a conflict.
The crowd laughed sarcastically, and even Davis, as a bystander, found it a bit irritating, but Lin Luo was completely unaware.
"Since you are so ungrateful, then there is nothing more for us to discuss."
He flipped his palm lightly, and an exquisite scroll appeared in his palm.
Seeing this, the fat on Han Jinyou's face trembled, and he sneered, "Mr. Lin Miao, you can't win the argument with reason, so you want to use force?"
"Just shut up!"
Hugh Grandet's loud shout frightened Han Jinyou so much that he was at a loss.
"Sir, what's wrong with you? Why are you yelling at me?" Han Jinyou said aggrievedly.
Hugh Grandet did not answer, but just looked at the scroll in Lin Luo's hand, with cold sweat on his forehead.
Judging from its power, it is a terrifying fluctuation at the peak of the twelfth level!
Seeing this, everyone looked in the direction of sight and immediately panicked, their faces turning pale.
If any other tenth-level mage were to hold a twelfth-level scroll, they would simply think that the other party was overestimating their own abilities.
A twelfth-level scroll is like a nuclear bomb without a key to a tenth-level mage; it is useless.
But the person holding the scroll now is not an ordinary person.
He is the disciple of Master Lorraine of the Universe Pavilion!
Who dares to underestimate the twelfth-level scroll in Lin Miao's hand?
If it weren't for the sake of face, the officials would have cried at that time.
The magic circle in the conference hall can only suppress eleventh-level mages and spells, and twelfth-level spells are useless!
Even with countless eleventh and twelfth-order magic arrays for reinforcement, once Lin Luo successfully uses the scroll, half of the royal city will be blown to the sky!
Everyone looked at the scroll and instantly believed what the other party said.
But the price of believing is too high!
"Mr. Lin Miao, wait a minute! The meeting room is only as big as a palm. If you use this scroll, we will all be gone!"
"That's right, don't let it get to you!
You still have a bright future ahead of you, so you must not imitate this cowardly man's bravery!"
"We'll give you 30% of the profits, seriously! Mr. Lin Miao, put down the scroll!"
“…”
Everyone's faces turned pale and they spread the news in panic.
Looking at the people who were about to pee their pants with fear, Lin Luo's mouth curled up slightly.
The scroll was naturally fake, a mimicry added by the system, which cost him 200M experience points.
His original intention was actually to pretend to use the scroll, and then use the "medium" to eliminate the scroll knowledge in everyone's mind, and detonate the inherited magic crystal produced by the system together.
In this way, the initiative returned to his hands.
The deterrent effect that this move can create will definitely make everyone fearful.
Controlling the mind silently is something a twelfth-level mage cannot do.
But now it seems that it would be better not to use the scroll.
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