Chapter 1455 - We
Chapter 1455 “We”
“Indeed. If I were you, I would never be so stupid as to believe that there would be such a ‘coincidence’ and ‘misunderstanding’ in the world.”
Meng Chao grinned, revealing his sharp teeth. “Then there’s nothing I can do. President Shen, I only have two choices left.
“One, I tie you up and bring you back to Dragon City as I mentioned earlier. I think that the big shots of the Lu family will certainly be very interested in your scheme and the organization behind you. Moreover, they will have enough strength to keep me alive.
“The problem is that the rainstorm has cut off the road between the mining area and Dragon City.
“Also, I believe that your accomplices are searching for you and me crazily. They’ll definitely set up an inescapable net between the mining area and Dragon City. I don’t have a high chance of escaping back to Dragon City with you as a burden.
“Two, I can kill you and destroy your body, then sink into the deepest part of the swamp together with the SUV and pretend that nothing has happened. “But, damn it, my physical features have been exposed. There aren’t many people from the Lu family stationed in this mining area. It will be very easy for you to discover my identity and kill me at all costs. Without sufficient evidence and benefits, the important figures of the Lu family will not be able to protect me for the rest of my life. Even if they are willing to protect me and go through so much trouble, my future will be completely ruined!
“So, Director Shen, please teach me how we can survive this situation. How can we avoid a life-and-death struggle and perish together!”
As Meng Chao spoke, his eyes turned red again. He was like a trapped beast that was gnashing its teeth. His eyes were vicious and desperate. Shen Yulin was not sure about his expression. “You… You really bumped into us by accident?” “Of course!”
Meng Chao finally could not help but roar, “If I had planned this, how could I have discovered your tracks by myself?
“If I had planned this, how could I have chased after your SUV by myself?
“If I had planned this, you wouldn’t be stuck in the mud now, but in an iron window!
“If I had planned this, a large group of people would have descended from the sky and arrested you and your accomplices. They would have been put on trial in the name of endangering Dragon City!
“Believe it or not, I’m inexplicably involved in this damned whirlwind and your schemes for no reason, you bastard!
“You should have listened to the female doctor, Director Shen. You should have asked her to make me the most perfect witness. Just as she said, I would have been a great hero to resist the orcs and enjoy the flowers, cheers, and medals. Your damn plan would have been carried out smoothly too. After all, you were going to destroy Universe Corporation’s crystal mine, which had nothing to do with the Sky Pillar Corporation. Why would I be so stupid as to uphold justice for my competitors? “It’s a pity that you ruined the possibility of a ‘win-win’ with your own hands, where we could have killed our way out of this together.
“Now, I can’t run, and neither can you. We’re both doomed. Do you understand? We’re both dead!”
Meng Chao shouted at the top of his voice. He grabbed Shen Yulin by the collar and pulled him out of the mud a few inches away. He shook and roared so hard that his saliva almost turned into red-hot nails that were pressed on Shen Yulin’s face.
The more agitated he was, the calmer Shen Yulin became. His eyes rolled faster and faster.
“Alright, it seems that I’ve made an unforgivable mistake. It almost cost you and me our precious lives.”
Faced with Meng Chao’s rage, Shen Yulin did not struggle or resist. He only said, “Of course, you have a reason to vent your anger. But even if you kill me to vent your anger, it won’t solve anything.
“In fact, the current situation is not as bad as you think. As long as what you say is true, then your life is before you. It only depends on whether you are willing to leave or not.”
“What do you mean?”
Meng Chao’s anger suddenly froze. His eyes shone like a drowning man seeing a lifeline.
He narrowed his eyes and looked Shen Yulin up and down.
He tilted his head and pondered for a while as if he was wondering if this cunning old man was planning a new trap.
In the end, his desire to survive overcame his vigilance. Meng Chao said, “Tell me, what do I have to do to survive?”
“It’s simple. Join us.” Shen Yulin smiled and gradually regained his calm demeanor. “You’re worried that you’ll die simply because you’ve discovered our secret and learned something that you shouldn’t know.
“Indeed, an overly exuberant curiosity is often something more lethal than a nerve agent.
“But as long as you join us, we will all be on the same side. There’s no need to fight each other. It’s a life-and-death situation, isn’t it?”
Meng Chao looked at Shen Yulin as if he was looking at a complete idiot.
“Do you really think that I’m the kind of naive fool who’s just entered the world?”
Meng Chao sneered. “No matter what ‘we’ you are talking about, it’s hard not to suspect such a childish way of recruiting people. You’re just trying to buy time. What if I’m really stupid enough to believe your words and keep your life? What if your accomplices come and you turn hostile and refuse to acknowledge me?”
“Indeed,” Shen Yulin admitted frankly.
“In the absence of the most basic trust between us, it is indeed not easy to conclude a life-and-death deal.
“However, even if you don’t believe my promise, you should at least believe in your own strength. “You have already displayed too much astonishing strength tonight. Whether it is the lurking and killing at the beginning, the resistance to the gene drugs, or the ability to follow the clouds and find my sharp insight, these abilities, which are more precious than crystals, are enough to make you a talent that any large organization is willing to accept and nurture.
“It’s gold. It will shine wherever it goes. Wouldn’t it be a pity to kill such an outstanding talent like you with one strike?”
“Of course, just as you don’t trust us, we won’t trust you easily either.” “What if you’re just stalling for time, waiting for reinforcements or the chance to escape back to Dragon City?” “Fortunately, we’re far away on Earth, and our ancestors from thousands of years ago found a way to integrate people into a new team as quickly as possible. “It’s called the ‘pledge of allegiance.’
“As long as you’re telling the truth, I think that you definitely won’t mind following us and proving your loyalty with practical actions. We can also obtain a little of your secrets and use each other’s secrets to build a foundation of trust, right?”
Meng Chao lowered his eyelids.
There were continuous flashes in his eyes.
It seemed that he was seriously considering Shen Yulin’s suggestion.
“You don’t have a choice.”
Shen Yulin urged, “As you said, besides joining us, nothing else you do will matter, you will die.”
“…No.”
After listening to Shen Yulin’s words and thinking for half a minute, Meng Chao still shook his head slowly. “I’m a disciple of the Lu family, and I’ve contributed a lot to the Monster War. Although I can’t say that I have a bright future in the Sky Pillar Corporation, I can still get my share of the cake even if I do it step by step. “You want me to give up everything that I have and do something that endangers the interests of Dragon City with you guys who are hiding and being sneaky as well as malicious? You want me to lose my reputation and die without a burial place?
“Hehe, do I look that stupid?
“Instead of becoming a traitor and public enemy to the Lu family, Sky Pillar Corporation, and even Dragon City, I might as well take the risk and fight you. If I win, I’ll be a hero that everyone will remember. If I lose, at least I’ve done something, so I’ll have a grand burial!”
His words made Shen Yuling widen his eyes.
It looked like he could not help but laugh.
“From the looks of it, there is indeed a deep misunderstanding between us.”
Shen Yulin said, “Who told you that we’re an organization that ‘lurks around sneakily with ulterior motives and endangers Dragon City’s interests’?
“No, you have completely misunderstood us. “The truth is the organization I’m in includes elites from all walks of life in Dragon City. They are all powerful figures. Be it the Supernatural Tower or the nine mega corporations, including the Lu family and the Sky Pillar Corporation, we have our companions!
“Our strength far exceeds your imagination. As long as you are willing to join and offer your loyalty to the organization, the organization will definitely help you obtain everything. Whatever you want, be it connections, status, wealth, opportunities, or cultivation resources, it’s not a problem!
“In fact, I’m the best example. “Since our two crystal ore mines are so close to each other, you should have heard of my name and experience.
“With my experience, if it were not for the help of my organization, how would I have the opportunity to control such a large crystal mine and its subsequent development plan? “Also, most importantly, I can swear to the heavens that my organization has never done anything that would harm Dragon City’s interests. On the contrary, our philosophy is to defend its interests, mankind, and Earth’s civilization by any means necessary!”
This time, Meng Chao was truly a little shocked. “How-How is that possible?”
“How is it impossible?”
Shen Yulin said, “You have to know that I’m the same as you. I come from one of the few noble cultivation families in Dragon City. We were born to rule Dragon City. The city’s interests are our interests. To endanger Dragon City is to endanger ourselves. Just ask yourself, why would I do that?”
“Yes. That’s also a question that I haven’t figured out yet.”
Meng Chao looked extremely confused as he mumbled, “You’re the general manager of the crystal mine assigned by the Universe Corporation. No matter what natural or man-made disasters befall the crystal mine, you’ll always be the first to be involved.
“So, why did you have your accomplices disguise themselves as orcs and sneak into your crystal mine to wreak havoc?”