Everyone has their own way of surviving, and this ti the old man pushed his "way of surviving" to the absolute limit; you could say he really went all in.
This ti, by blatantly imposing on the Bureau of Mystic Security, he would inevitably deplete all the "favors" from his early years.
And Chen Gu had thoroughly figured it out: What the old man wanted was definitely not money; otherwise, why would he simply hand over six hundred and ninety million?
He knew that for the old man to achieve his true goal, the money would have to be obediently coughed up. Chen Gu gave his account details to the old man, who quickly transferred the money back.
Then, with a fretful expression, the old man acted pitifully towards Chen Gu. "What should I do now? Aviloya and the Principal won't fall for my tricks."
Chen Gu snorted coldly, uninterested in dealing with him. The old man sighed and said, "I know you look down on my actions, but it's too late for regrets now. Can you understand the painstaking efforts of an old father, planning for the safety of his descendants and willing to sacrifice everything?"
"HEH!" Chen Gu chuckled lightly. "Don't paint yourself as so pitiful. How many people have you extorted over the years using this thod? Have you ever considered the suffering of these victims? If you do evil, you must be prepared for the repercussions!"
The old man was choked with anger, yet he didn't dare to actually do anything to Chen Gu.
He was, in fact, very shrewd. Chen Gu's future looked bright; he was clearly destined to beco a 'big shot.' Unless the old man killed Chen Gu now to vent his anger, whatever he did to Chen Gu at this mont would be avenged on his descendants once he was gone.
The old man had led a dissipated life and had countless offspring, but there were always a few he cared about.
After stewing in his frustration for a while, the old man quickly adjusted. This was an ability he had learned early in life: if you are completely powerless against soone, then you just swallow your pride and soldier on.
This had been the situation with a few mbers of the Elders' Council and the Supre Tribunal back in the day. He knew he couldn't possibly match them, so he honestly played the role of a sycophant and a punching bag.
He sidled up to Chen Gu, grinning cheekily. "Over on Changning Star, there are so very attractive female stars. How about I arrange for us to go have so fun? HEH HEH HEH!"
Chen Gu's eyelids twitched. If I were really interested in female stars, Man Suling is much more high-profile than them, isn't she?
"Sir, what is it you want? Please be direct."
"HEH HEH…" The old man let out a dry laugh before he could explain, but Chen Gu also smiled. "What favor do you want from , and what price are you willing to pay? Please, be clear, old sir."
The old man's expression was extrely unnatural. He huffed, "You young man, you're truly rcenary!"
Chen Gu just shrugged, and the old man eventually said, "Help persuade Aviloya or the Principal, either one will do. I can... I've also collected quite a few nice things over the years. So precious artworks, rooms full of antiques, and so mystical substances—all of which I can give to you."
"Forget about my property; it's all for the children. I... HEH, I'm still vigorous, so naturally, I have quite a few children. The oldest is over a hundred, and the youngest is just seven or eight…"
Chen Gu couldn't help asking, "Are you really certain those youngest ones are your seed, old sir?"
The old man puffed his beard and glared. "Of course! You don't understand what it ans to 'grow stronger with age'!"
Then his face fell again. "Of course, I've had them tested. I'm not stupid…"
"HAHAHA!" Chen Gu burst out laughing.
The old man couldn't quite hang onto his dignity anymore. "Alright, alright, stop laughing! Let tell you, the total value of what I'm offering is at least ten billion!"
Chen Gu nodded. "That kind of money can't sway any Ninth Power Level individual, but it can sway as I am now."
The old man didn't deny it. "I've looked into your Chen family. Its foundation is still sowhat lacking. In the future, you're destined to beco a 'big shot,' and the Chen family will beco a prominent family. By that ti, these artworks and antiques will beco your family's cultural heritage, and no one will dare to call you nouveau riche."
"And those mystical substances will certainly be of great help to your advancent."
Chen Gu sighed. This was Capital Star, indeed. Chen's Biotech was a huge company on Empire River Star, considered a tycoon there. Yet here, Qiao Shuangyi frankly called the Chen family "poor," and this old man claid the Chen family had an "insufficient foundation."
Alright. What all of you say is so reasonable. I can't argue.
Chen Gu thought for a mont, then asked, "How long can you hold on for?"
"Decades, at least. I have money, so I can be the first to enjoy any new high-tech breakthroughs."
Chen Gu nodded. "You want a promise from the Director-General or the Principal—I can tell you clearly, that's impossible."
"You think 'a gentleman can be deceived by reasonable ans,' and that's not wrong. But who told you those two are gentlen?"
"Your extortion tactics might work on politicians, but on those two... impossible."
"They are Ninth Power Level individuals. They have to give face to the Elders' Council and the Supre Tribunal, but they won't do things they don't want to do. Nobody can force them, not even those at the very top of the power structure!"
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