"Old man, it's time for your performance!"
Chen Shu lounged back, looking utterly relaxed.
Liu Han had already left the room and was waiting with Zhang Dali in the adjacent one.
"Calm down... calm down..."
Jones chanted internally, trying to soothe his frayed nerves.
This guy kept calling him an "old man," his manners were truly abysmal...
Wasn't he from a prestigious school?
"Mr. Chen Shu..."
After a long pause, Jones regained his composure and said, "I've come to make a deal with you."
"A deal?"
Chen Shu narrowed his eyes and said mockingly, "So you're not going to pursue the death of that Golden Beast Tamer?"
"That person had no relation to our Dark Angel family."
Jones explained with a smile, "His actions were entirely personal. I hope Mr. Chen Shu will not escalate this to the family level. I am truly sorry about this matter."
"No, you're really that cold-blooded?"
Chen Shu raised an eyebrow.
Without the backing of a King-tier, unless he was out of his mind, a Golden-tier wouldn't dare provoke him.
"Mr. Chen Shu, it truly has nothing to do with our family."
Jones sighed, his expression one of utmost sincerity.
In fact, he had sent that person precisely to test Chen Shu's strength, otherwise, he wouldn't have provoked Chen Shu repeatedly.
"Alright, a dead man is of no concern to me."
Chen Shu, tired of this old fart's rambling, said, "Spit it out if you have something to say. My time is limited!"
"Since that is the case, this old man shall speak frankly."
Jones smiled slightly and said, "I'm sure you've observed the current situation."
"Fierce beasts run rampant, humanity has been repeatedly pushed back, and there's no hope of turning the tide. I can say with certainty that within three years, Blue Star will be overrun by fierce beasts!"
"And then?" Chen Shu asked indifferently.
"However, the fall of Blue Star does not mean the extinction of humanity..."
Jones said with a smile,
"Blue Star alone is vast, and with thousands of异空间 (dimensional spaces), humanity's strong cultivators have always had room to survive!"
"In my opinion, humanity's strong cultivators will inevitably form an alliance!"
Jones's words were filled with seduction, and he said ambitiously,
"Why don't you and I join forces now, lay the groundwork in advance, and we can undoubtedly establish a new order in the future!"
"At that time, we will be the new leaders of humanity! Hahaha!"
"Okay, okay!"
Chen Shu frowned and said, "Dare you laugh any more offensively?"
"???"
Jones's mouth twitched. Is this guy sick?
He had just revealed his innermost dreams, expecting resonance, but this punk's focus was on that?
"You might be anxious, but don't rush."
Chen Shu's eyes showed contemplation. "You want to cooperate with me?"
"That's right!" Jones nodded.
"No, I'm the world's number one genius, possessing countless resources, and even Legendary Beast Tamers think highly of me."
Chen Shu said with disdain,
"Why would I cooperate with you?"
"Because you're old, because you'll die soon, because your IQ is abysmal, because your laugh is unpleasant..."
"Enough!"
Jones's face darkened, and his right hand crushed the armrest of his chair.
Does this bastard have an addiction to insulting me?
He made up his mind that as soon as he obtained Chen Shu's secret, he would rip that mouth to shreds.
"Not enough!"
Chen Shu glanced at him and said, "Simply put, you are not worthy of cooperating with me!"
"Hmph!"
Jones's expression became as dark as water, saying,
"I am a King-tier, and I control the entire Dark Angel family. Can your strength compare to a junior like you?"
"Then tell me your specific plan. I'd like to hear it."
Chen Shu's expression was calm, showing a hint of curiosity about the ambitious man's plan, perhaps it could provide him with some inspiration.
In truth, the current chaotic times also left him feeling somewhat helpless.
"Alright!"
Jones nodded and slowly began,
"The Free Alliance is currently in chaos, with various powers vying for authority, while Legendary Beast Tamers are busy resisting the Beast Emperors from the [Demon Lair] and cannot spare the time."
"With my status, I can easily gain the trust of the leaders of various regions. At that time, we can loot all the official resources!"
"After digesting the resources of the Free Alliance, it will surely allow us to advance further!"
"By then, the Snow Country, the Immortal Kingdom, and even your Hu Guo..."
Jones chuckled sinisterly, as if it were already a reality.
"You old fart, you're quite ruthless, aren't you?"
Chen Shu raised an eyebrow. This guy not only had no intention of helping the Free Alliance but was also bent on seizing official resources.
"..."
Jones's expression stiffened. Can you please stop insulting me?
Just then, Chen Shu spoke again,
"Actually, what you said is somewhat appealing."
He stroked his chin. "Then what do I need to pay? Is it enough to curse you twice a day?"
"???"
Jones's features contorted. Are you really sick?
So, I'm just looking for you to insult me?
"I want your... secret!"
Jones's eye twitched, but he insisted, "I specifically investigated you and learned about your entire life experience!"
"Your beast-taming talent is ordinary, and your contracted spirits were not strong at the beginning either! But your growth rate is too fast, it's simply not achievable by humans!"
"Moreover, your slime's [Gigantification] and the elemental beast's [Clone] are impossible to learn naturally; their origin is too suspicious!"
"Also, you can summon a King-tier peak Star Giant, which is not your contracted spirit..."
Jones's gaze was burning, almost certain that Chen Shu possessed some peerless treasure.
If he could obtain it, he would undoubtedly be able to reach a higher level, possibly even break through to the Legendary realm and become an ultimate expert!
Coincidentally, in the current turbulent era, no country or force could sanction him.
For him, it was simply a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
"Hmm? You know about the Star Giant, and you still dare to target me?"
Chen Shu raised an eyebrow, a hint of surprise in his eyes.
"Of course, the scene of your breakthrough to Golden was known worldwide!"
Jones smiled slightly and said calmly, "But with your personality, you didn't let it kill anyone that day. I'm afraid there were some restrictions, right?"
"Your analysis is not bad..."
Chen Shu stroked his chin and said, "This old man has a bit of intelligence, but not much."