"???"
The man was stunned. What did that mean?
"Think about it, this way, I get my handling fee, and you get a large sum of resources for free. Isn't that a win-win?"
"..."
Everyone was instantly bewildered. The entire conference room fell silent, as if something was amiss...
"Wait..."
Wang Ce was also a bit confused. His thoughts raced as he pondered the issue.
After a while, his expression turned strange, and he said:
"But there's a problem..."
"What?"
"Our goal is the potion. If we do it this way, what about the potion?!"
"Uh..."
Chen Shu was slightly taken aback, as if he had just realized. He said, "You're here to make potions?"
"Nonsense!"
Everyone spoke in unison. We give you materials, and you give us money. Isn't this turning into a business where you exclusively sell us materials?
"..."
Everyone's gazes were strange, feeling as if this guy was trying to fool them...
At this moment, Wang Ce tentatively said:
"How about we pay in Huaxia currency? Or points? Either is fine."
"Are there no other ways?"
Chen Shu frowned. He also wanted the rampage potion; it was a life-saving item.
"What about black market merchants abroad?"
He thought of the time when he needed the core of a King-tier contract spirit, which Liu Feng had purchased through foreign channels.
"This... is not possible for now."
Wang Ce said helplessly, "Many of them acquired their Star Leaves by purchasing them abroad in the past half month, so it's estimated they won't be able to get them for now."
"Mm..."
Chen Shu stroked his chin and said, "How many bottles can you all configure in total? Give me a number first!"
"Eighteen bottles in total."
Wang Ce spoke directly, as everyone had already discussed it.
"Let me think..."
Chen Shu stroked his chin and thought for a moment, saying:
"I can give you fourteen bottles, and the remaining four bottles will be my configuration fee!"
Someone was unwilling and said, "Uh... isn't that too expensive..."
They all wanted a bottle, after all, there were no more rampant star leaves domestically. This was equivalent to a collector's item potion, wasn't it?
"No, this is the bottom line!"
Chen Shu shook his head and said resolutely.
Everyone fell silent instantly, constantly pondering. If four bottles were taken by Chen Shu, it meant some factions would not get any.
"It's not charging too much..."
Wang Ce chimed in, "Only Chen Shu in the world can configure it. Without him, the rampant star leaves are actually worthless."
Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions trembled, and they suddenly became clear.
Without Chen Shu, the rampant star leaves were just King-tier medicinal ingredients, and their value was not that great...
"The specific distribution of the potions, who gives up their materials, and who pays extra, that's your business!"
Chen Shu stood up and said, "Just give me an answer. If not, then forget it."
With that, he strode away, not worried at all about the cooperation failing.
"Commander Wang, can we negotiate with him again..."
"Yes, he's taking four bottles for himself. Isn't that a bit too much, and he's only Gold-tier..."
"Alright! Don't say anything more!"
Wang Ce slapped the table and said, "The situation is as it is. We can only have some consortiums withdraw. Of course, we will provide corresponding compensation."
"Also, don't treat him as an ordinary Gold-tier Beast Tamer! The amount of nuclear power he possesses is enough to take your ancestral graves..."
"..."
Everyone's mouths twitched. Thinking of the white sun that had appeared on the sea, they instantly shivered.
...
Just as everyone was discussing the specific distribution matters, Chen Shu had already arrived on the street.
But as soon as he left, he saw the Minister of the Imperial Dragon Guard, Chen Qinghai, at the street corner!
"Minister, why are you here?"
"How did the transaction go?"
Chen Qinghai smiled, his gaze glancing towards the building of the King Beast Tamer Group in front, clearly having already received the news.
"Smooth, very smooth!"
Chen Shu raised his eyebrows, having already sensed the other party's intention.
Chen Qinghai said, "Now, can you talk to me?"
"Are you representing..."
"Hm?"
Chen Qinghai was slightly taken aback and smiled, saying, "The old man sent me!"
"Then everything is easy to talk about!"
Chen Shu grinned, which also meant that Chen Qinghai was here on behalf of the officials.
Half an hour later,
The two arrived at the conference room of the Imperial Dragon Guard headquarters.
"Minister, let's get straight to the point."
Chen Shu said, crossing his legs, "How many bottles can you configure?"
"Mm..."
Chen Qinghai was not a businessman either, and he also spoke directly, "Thirty-eight bottles!"
"So many?!"
Chen Shu's expression trembled, with a hint of surprise in his eyes. This meant over a hundred rampant star leaves.
Just now, Wang Ce and his group represented the top factions in the country, and their combined foundation was quite terrifying.
According to his estimation, the officials could probably only configure about twenty bottles.
"Could it be that the old man took them out?"
He thought of the only variable, which was Elder Longyuan, as no one knew how many resources he possessed.
"No..."
Chen Qinghai shook his head and said, "To collect the rampant star leaves, Principal Ning led a team and scoured an entire Destroyed-level异空间 (dimensional rift)..."
"..."
Chen Shu's mouth twitched. He hadn't expected that to be the reason.
While the major civilian factions were discussing transactions, the officials had already taken action in advance and collected the rampant star leaves.
Chen Qinghai sighed and said, "Unfortunately, there is only one such 异空间 (dimensional rift) in the country that produces rampant star leaves..."
Chen Shu suddenly asked, "Are there any abroad?"
"Of course!"
Chen Qinghai thought for a moment and didn't hide anything, as according to Chen Shu's authority, he could check it himself.
"The Destroyed-level 异空间 (dimensional rift) 【Chaos Canyon】 mainly produces rampant star leaves, but it's now occupied by fierce beasts, and the danger is too great..."
"Mm."
Chen Shu silently noted down this 异空间 (dimensional rift). If there was an opportunity, he would definitely go there.
"Kid, don't be impulsive."
Chen Qinghai quickly said, "Without absolute certainty, don't get involved lightly."
"Minister, my life-saving ability is top-notch."
Chen Shu smiled slightly and said, "Let's get back to the main topic."
"The old man is configuring the potions to protect Longyuan City. I, Chen Shu, understand this logic."
Chen Qinghai's expression stiffened, and he smiled, saying:
"Oh? The old man was right about you. Then I'll trouble you with this matter."
"No... I just said to make it cheaper, I didn't say it was free..."
Chen Shu's mouth twitched and said, "I have so many enemies, and I need potions to save my life. I believe the old man can understand that."