Chapter 426 - Olive Branch
Chapter 426: Olive Branch
When it came to the workings of the world, it was important for everyone to help each other.
Taking all rewards alone in any powerful organization or disciplinary force was not a good habit.
Besides, Meng Chao was indeed not the only person who contributed to the victory.
Even though he managed to predict the Supernatural Entities’ main target, if Lu Siya, Ye Xiaoxing, the Red Dragon Army, and the large number of superhumans had not supported him, forget about killing the Supernatural Entity, he would have even lost his life under Noble Descent Hotel.
Meng Chao had never thought of basking in the glory alone.
Any other normal young adult in his early twenties might have a hard time resisting the temptation of being famous, but he came from the apocalypse. Even though he was not really indifferent to fame and wealth, he really did not care about empty titles.
Compared to the Other World extraordinary beings that would definitely turn into dust under his fists in the future, the reputation of killing one single Supernatural Entity was nothing.
Compared to glory, he cared much more about resources.
Hence, Meng Chao asked Lu Siya to contact the leaders of the abnormal beast research department and see how they would reward him for this battle.
“I’m easily appeased. I don’t need a lot of glory, just give me money.” Meng Chao paused for a moment, then added, “Wait. Money isn’t everything. Many of the raw materials of Apocalyptic Beasts and supreme-grade crystals can’t be bought with money. The weapons created by grandmaster-class craftsmen and runic symbol masters can’t be measured by money either.
“This is still a world where the strong rule. Money can’t replace power, and it’s no different from toilet paper.
“So, aside from money, I need cultivation resources that will be enough for a Heaven Realm superhuman to cultivate for an entire year. The specially made high-calorie nutritional fluid I’ve been soaking in feels really comfortable. If I could bathe in three to five tons of that stuff every day, that would be great.
“Also, my chain sabers broke in the battle. Lately, my body has been becoming stronger, so it’s difficult for me to control my power from gushing out explosively. Normal weapons can no longer satisfy me, so I’d like to hire a few of the grandmasters ranked at the top in Dragon City to create a few weapons that I will be able to use at ease.
“Also, it felt great using the eight gun-mounted RG-6 and the heavy machine gun, so it’d be best if you could get them to customize some portable versions that I could carry all the time on my shoulder. When I walk down the streets, I’d feel safer then.
“By the way, I reached Heaven Realm. If I don’t learn some killing moves, secret ultimate moves, or awaken to some techniques, it won’t fit my current status. Are there any on-the-job training sessions or continuous education sessions in the department? Or could you hire some Deity Realm superhumans to teach me amazing martial arts?
“That’s about it. The abnormal beast research department is huge and has a lot of resources, so it shouldn’t be too much of a problem, right?”
“…” Lu Siya sucked in a deep breath and said expressionlessly, “I will report all of your requests to the higher-ups, word by word.”
“That’s good, then. Thanks, Big Sis Ya.” Meng Chao smiled and looked at Lu Siya. Suddenly, he thought of something. “Honestly, instead of paying attention to promoting me, it would be better to promote you.”
Lu Siya cocked an eyebrow. “Oh?”
“Think about it. I don’t have a powerful background and have no force of power. Superstar has just been built up. Turning me into this model superhuman will just be an empty title, and it won’t bring me a lot of substantial benefits. Instead, it would bring me a lot of unnecessary trouble.
“But you’re different. You’re part of one of the nine great cultivation families and a member of the Lu family. Your father is the president of Sky Pillar Minerals, which is a core company under Sky Pillar Corporation. I believe that you and your father need this contribution and glory more than I do. It will help you gain an even steadier footing in your family and the corporation.
“And if you use the power from the Lu family and Sky Pillar Corporation, you can bring out the full value of this reward and get more benefits. Even if we split the rewards in half, it’ll be much more profitable compared to me turning all my rewards to cash.
“Don’t you think so, Big Sis Ya?”
Lu Siya narrowed her eyes.
Meng Chao’s suggestion tempted her.
“Speaking of which, being a model superhuman isn’t that easy,” Meng Chao continued. “I think that the monster civilization won’t stop just like this. They might launch an even more sinister and fierce attack. Next time, their targets might be the model superhumans.
“If you become a model superhuman, you and your family must be mentally prepared for the endless assassination attempts from the monsters.”
Lu Siya let out a bark of laughter. “That’s not a problem. If the monsters want to kill me and my family, let them,” she said unconcerned.
Meng Chao thought about it, and it made sense.
The Lu family was one of the nine great cultivation families in Dragon City. If it were that easy to kill the Lu family members, they would have been wiped out a long time ago.
With that thought in mind, he felt that his suggestion would benefit each one of them and satisfy both parties.
Lu Siya thought about it for a while and asked Meng Chao to rest properly. Once night came, she would ask the doctors to perform a full body examination on him.
If there were no major problems, he could be discharged the next day.
Before she left the ward, she left behind a tablet for Meng Chao.
Naturally, he eagerly contacted his parents.
They did not know the details of him risking his life in a battle again.
The abnormal beast research department and Gu Jianbo had matched their statements and said that he was only wounded lightly. They said that since a new zombie virus and the undead had appeared that night on the battlefield, they had all those who participated in the battle isolated for a few days once they considered the risks of the virus spreading.
Once the parents learned that Meng Chao was safe and no longer needed to be observed, they were, of course, overjoyed. They then grumbled about him seldom going home lately. There were all sorts of fresh monster materials at home, and they were all waiting for him to “get rid” of them!
After Meng Chao learned that his parents and little sister were safe, he sighed in relief. Then, he promised his parents that he would go home often once he was done with his work over the next few days.
Next, he contacted Captain Ye of the research department and told him about how noble he was and how indifferent he was to fame and money again.
Ye Xiaoxing was stunned for a long time. He asked for confirmation from Meng Chao repeatedly before agreeing.
Ye Xiaoxing said that being an investigator of the abnormal beast research department was a high-risk job.
As the monsters became smarter and more frenzied, the investigators would naturally turn into thorns in their sides.
It would be especially the case for Meng Chao, who had stopped the mastermind’s nefarious plot on his own. If he continued standing in the limelight, it would be strange if he did not end up as the top assassination target for the abnormal beasts!
In the beginning, Meng Chao wasn’t asked to officially join the abnormal beast research department because of his status as a university student. The other reason was because they wanted to protect him and his family.
In Ye Xiaoxing’s words, he did not wish that Meng Chao would end up displaying his full splendor.
If a tree grew taller than the forest, the wind would definitely break it down. Over the past year, the research department had been fighting in a secret battle of wits against the abnormal beasts, and they did not have an upper hand.
A huge number of outstanding investigators who had both the brawn and the brain had died horrible deaths under the claws of the abnormal beasts.
He did not want Meng Chao to walk the paths of those who died.
Since that was what Meng Chao thought as well, it made many things easier.
Meng Chao’s requests were all not over the top in terms of principle, aside from the request of bathing in three to five tons of high-calorie nutritional fluid every day. Ye Xiaoxing said that he would definitely do his best to help him get what he wanted.
Once the conversation was over, Meng Chao contacted Gu Jianbo, Li Yingzi, Luo Wu, Ning Shewo, Yan Hengbo, and the friends who were close to him in the Broken Star Club and Blue Home. He thanked them for the unconditional trust and full support that day.
All of them were delighted that he woke up.
The friends and teachers who were close to him also congratulated him for being one of the youngest Heaven Realm superhumans in Dragon City.
Right now, all of them could see that the nobody who had nearly failed his national college examination over a year ago was showing signs that he would rise to the top in one go.
Hence, they extended olive branches to him and wanted to form close partnerships with him and Superstar.
Because of that, Meng Chao found himself in multiple conversations where he had to praise others while others praised him. Time flew by.
After dinner, Lu Siya showed up again and brought with her a unique guest.
Lu Fanghui was the president of Sky Pillar Minerals, the vice president of Dragon City Mine Explorer Association, high grade consultant of the crystal research center, guest lecturer of Dragon City’s University of Technology, top-grade mine explorer in Dragon City, and one of the best crystal specialists.
Of course, most importantly, he was Lu Siya’s father.
He was a true bigshot.
He might be the next master of the Lu family and the person who would control all of Sky Pillar Corporation.
The reason behind why he could mobilize much more resources compared to a normal politician might have been because Lu Siya was around.
It might also be because Lu Fanghui was highly interested in one of the youngest Heaven Realm superhumans who advanced up the cultivation realms faster than anyone in the last ten years, which was why he wanted to risk investing in him.
In any case, Lu Fanghui did not put on airs as a president of a company in front of him.
Instead, he smiled at Meng Chao like an elder would.
He was an elegant man with a scholarly air, and he had a face which made it impossible to tell his age.
When he smiled, it was very easy for others to take a liking to him
“Meng Chao, we finally meet.”
Lu Fanghui’s voice was the same as that of Lu Siya. It was a little hoarse, giving it a magnetic quality, but there was a sincere note to it. “Honestly, a year ago, I should have thanked you face to face… No, it’s not related to Siya. It’s about Little Chuan.
“No matter how Little Chuan saw me, I’ve always treated him as my own child. But I’ve been busy with work over the past few years, and I overlooked his feelings. I didn’t expect that he would have such a hard time as a superhuman. In the end, he walked down the wrong path and ended up on a road that led to destruction.
“Fortunately, because of you, he came to his senses at the end and summoned his courage to face his mistakes head-on. Finally, just like his father, he sacrificed himself like a hero.
“Thank you for everything you’ve done for Lin Chuan.”
When Meng Chao remembered everything about Lin Chuan and the White Spirit, he felt all sorts of complicated emotions and sighed.
But psychologically, he felt as if the distance between him and Lu Fanghui had become shorter.
“I heard from Siya that Superstar has been developing really quickly lately. You’ve bought Prosperous and Spirit Creation Creatures one after another, and the latter is quite the powerhouse in the field of biochemical modifications in Dragon City. The company has dozens of crucial skills and patents.”
Lu Fanghui went straight to the point. “Honestly, I’ve had high hopes for Spirit Creation Creatures’ development and always wanted to work with them, but there has never been a suitable project. I wonder if it’s possible for us to work with Superstar now.”