Soul Trigger

Chapter 196 Cooperation
Hearing Ji Li's words, a hint of disappointment flashed across Che Canhao's eyes:
He originally thought about whether he could do something with this information, but now it seems that it is temporarily impossible because he cannot estimate the value of this information.

Although he was just a rookie awakener, he knew very well that talking nonsense about unknown things would bring trouble to himself.

What's more, he is not the eldest son in Gaoxing Group and does not get much support.

In other words, if he could get serious support from the Gaoxing Group, his understanding of the world of awakeners would definitely not be as superficial as it is now, and he would be scared to death when he saw something evil.

In the country of Silla, the ones who have the final say are not the government or the Special Management Bureau, but the "chaebols" behind them.

Although Ji Li does not have much contact with chaebols at present, the only one is the Yinchi Group in Aurora City.

But the top leaders of the chaebols must also have their own groups of awakened people, such as the "White Fox Group".

There are even descendants or elders in these families who are famous awakened ones, but they just don’t make it public.

"Where is the more information? You only heard 'Gate of Flesh and Blood'?" Ji Li took a sip of the cup calmly.

"That's not..."

Che Canhao told Ji Li about how he broke into Lao Si's company to steal information and what he overheard by accident.

Basically, his fourth cousin and an awakened person met at the company, and during the conversation they mentioned something called the Gate of Flesh and Blood.

The other party hopes that the fourth cousin will cooperate with them and help search for clues and find the Gate of Flesh and Blood.

In contrast, the organization behind the awakened person will provide assistance to the fourth cousin, allowing him to have more say in the future competition for inheritance rights.

"that's it?"

"I could have heard more, but I was almost discovered by the other party, so I had to withdraw early..." Che Canhao sighed and took a sip of the drink he had picked up.

At the same time, he also revealed to Ji Li some of the struggles within Gaoxing Group.

Although the Gaoxing Group does not practice the primogeniture system, children born early can naturally enjoy more resources.

Basically, every child of the old chairman has his or her own connections and resources built up inside and outside the group, and these things are inherited by their children.

As for Che Canhao, because his parents' marriage was not supported by Gaoxing Group and his parents even voluntarily gave up their status as heirs, he inherited almost nothing from his parents in this regard.

Even if there was, it was taken back because of this marriage problem.

Therefore, the only thing this kid can inherit is the company opened by his mother and his father's game studio.

The former is more capable, and his company has been thriving over the years. It is actually no problem for the entire family to live a good and wealthy life. After all, he is the descendant of a chaebol.

But in terms of size, let alone comparing with Gaoxing Group, even the local Yinchi Group in Aurora City cannot compare with it. The gap is too big.

The latter is even worse. The game studio they opened is basically in a state of deficit and still needs to rely on investment from Che Canhao's mother.

In the past few years, Che Canhao has secretly acquired some assets by relying on his awakened abilities, and he is also appreciated by the old chairman for his own qualities.

But just like the royal family in ancient times, just because you are appreciated by the emperor does not mean that other princes, concubines, queens, and ministers will also appreciate you.

You don't even have a royal surname, but calling you "Little Prince" is just giving you face, don't even think about anything else.

"Lonely minister + heir from another family" is probably Che Chanhao's current situation.

But this kid is actually not simple.

Although he didn't have the resources of a chaebol, the high perspective that comes with a wealthy family allowed him to learn a lot of things that he couldn't learn at this age.

Stocks, company management, business and political systems, market investment...

Whether in terms of financial knowledge and quality, or in terms of understanding of the market and wealth, they are far beyond the level of their peers and even adults.

Using another standard to measure this kind of person, that is "financial genius" or "investment genius".

That's why he was able to gain the appreciation of his grandfather and obtain a lot of assets by relying on his awakened spiritual core ability and his own level.

Xinnan District was one of his properties.

Che Canhao kept talking, and Ji Li could feel that the other party did not completely trust him.

He talked so much about the chaebol and himself, but he didn't mention the core issues, such as his methods and deeper secrets.

So this little grandson is actually very smart. He is just using this information to negotiate with Ji Li, intending to reach a preliminary consensus and establish a relationship of trust in each other's hearts.

As for the deeper content, it is the transaction content that may be involved in future cooperation between the two parties and is not free.

Of course, there is also the subtle relationship between Ji Li and Che Li, and the reason why Ji Li helped him, which made him maintain a basic attitude of closeness.

"At the moment, I have to deal with the troubles with my fourth brother and reorganize my investment company. I also want to make achievements in the field of awakened people..."

"I can help you."

This kid has been hinting non-stop, and Ji Li certainly understands it -

In addition to the help and cooperation that the organization behind Ji Li and his identity can bring, Che Canhao certainly also wants to make sufficient improvements in the awakener aspect.

Especially since Ji Li, such a dominant "expert" was right in front of him, and he also revealed in one sentence how to use his abilities at a deeper level.

"What do you need? Be specific, but don't mention my sister."

"Don't worry, I don't need you to convince your sister..."

"What do you mean?!" Che Canhao suddenly lost his composure again. Ji Li chuckled and took a sip of whiskey.

As long as the family is mentioned, especially Che Li, this guy will immediately enter an impulsive state:
Still too young:
"Don't get angry when the word Cheli is mentioned. This can easily become your weakness in negotiations."

"...Then why couldn't it be a weakness that I deliberately exposed?" Che Chanhao argued.

"It's better this way." Ji Li said with a smile:

"The Gate of Flesh and Blood you just mentioned, although I don't know what it is, I am very interested in it. And the Awakener Organization that your fourth brother is working with is also..."

"Help me check it out." He changed his sitting position on the sofa:
"In contrast, I will teach you knowledge related to awakeners. If you want, I can also recommend you to enter Flash Street."

"Okay!" Che Canhao's eyes lit up, "Just go to Flash Street. I like to be self-reliant."

"Very good. Then next time we meet, I would like to hear more intelligence and information about that organization. This will be my ticket to recommend you to enter Flash Street."

"Then can you give me the files I want tomorrow?" Che Canhao was a little anxious about this matter.

"I can give it to you right now."

Ji Li took out the Special Management Bureau's mobile phone and swiped it a few times, and found what Che Canhao wanted. After extracting the content to his own private mobile phone, the two added Wetalk:

"Public social software is not secure enough. Once you enter Shanjie, try to use Shanjie's software to communicate."

"……I see."

After getting the files he wanted, Che Canhao's eyes were filled with uncontrollable excitement:

"This is it. It's exactly what I thought..."

Then he looked up:
"By the way, do you have any connections at the Procuratorate?"

"I'm not familiar with the procuratorate on the government side, nor am I familiar with the special management bureau, but I can make it work. If you want my help, what price can you offer?"

"Forget it then..." Che Canhao thought about it and felt that he had nothing that could attract Ji Li now, and his foundation as an awakener was too weak.

"By the way..." Xiaoche's face showed some embarrassment:
"I don't have a safe place to live recently, can I..."

He glanced at Ji Li's activity room, his excitement evident in his words.

"Don't even think about it."

Che Canhao immediately smiled awkwardly.

"I brought you back because Che Li and I have a good relationship. Don't push your luck."

"But I can book you a safe house from my channel on Flash Street for a week. How many digits do you want?"

"What's the difference?"

"It starts at six figures. Seven figures provide a higher security factor for the house, and eight figures provide bodyguards. You can choose it yourself."

"What kind of bodyguard?"

"The chaebols are rich. They can come up with tens of millions even when they are in such a bad situation." Ji Li tapped his phone.

Mainly because he had never lived in a safe house on Flash Street, he took a quick look and replied:
"Six-digit and seven-digit funds are from the real world, and many eight-digit funds are from the Lingbo Prison, where the funds are entrusted through channels."

"The Lingbo Prison? Is it...an alternate dimension? The kind with ghosts?" Xiaoche's poor knowledge of the other world was once again exposed.

"Strictly speaking, that's called an evil. Bodyguards are evil. They are in the spirit prison space, which can isolate you from the spiritual connection with the real world. The safety factor is very high, and there is also evil protection. So this is it?"

“No!” Xiao Che waved his hands repeatedly, with some obvious panic in his eyes: “Choose the cheapest seven-digit one, and don’t do anything like the Lingbo Prison…”

Ji Li immediately revealed a meaningful smile:
"So you are afraid of ghosts..."

"Shit...I didn't!"

"Ms. Black Box, could you say hello to our new friend?" Ji Li turned his head and looked at the wall.

The moment he saw a long skirt appear on the wall, Che Chanhao flew up instantly:
"Don't! Please!"

The considerate Black Box left on his own, and Che Canhao heaved a sigh of relief with a grim look on his face. Ji Li was tapping on his phone:

"You are really embarrassing the Awakened like this... The order has been placed. I happen to have an old friend here who can give you a discount. Eight million will be enough."

"...Can I owe you something first?"

Ji Li was surprised: "You have no money?"

“…It will be here soon! Three days at most!” Che Canhao blushed.

Ji Li looked at him silently, and after a while his eyes returned to his phone:

"It's really a shame for the chaebol... Then it's nine million."

“Why did the price increase?”

"The extra one million is for my agency fee and your overdue interest."

"…a profiteer."

"As the largest profiteer family in Sinra, what kind of mentality do you have to say such a thing?"

"...Maybe it's because I'm a disgrace to the chaebol." Xiao Che smiled wryly.

"It's booked. The car will arrive in half an hour. The boss of the other party will come to pick you up personally. His street ID is 'Dog Training Expert'. You can just call him 'Dog King'."

"So fast?"

"He owes me something."

The Dog King was someone that Ji Li and Yan Xiyu met during the "bridegroom" incident. Later, he was handcuffed to the Black Prison by Yan Xiyu. After he begged Ji Li to get him out of the Black Prison, he owed Ji Li this favor.

In addition, Ji Li was promoted some time ago, and the Dog King was the first to send congratulations. He also said that all the past matters were written off and licked Ji Li as much as he could.

Now he has evolved from the 'Dog King' to the 'Dog Licking King'.

"You will be safe in his jurisdiction, just don't reveal your identity as the son of a chaebol... Will cognitive disguise work?"

"What is that?" Che Canhao looked confused.

"Owe me another million for tuition."

"……Row."

Che Canhao responded with a twitching mouth.

This kid learns very quickly, and he finished it in ten minutes——

His cognitive disguise is a very flashy appearance of wearing a silver suit and a silver alien mask.

"Have you thought of a nickname?"

"Flash Street ID?"

"You haven't entered Flash Street yet, but you can think of one thing in advance. You can't use your real name to deal with the awakened."

"Then let's call him... 'The God of Stocks'! My idol when I was a kid was Buffett."

"I suggest you change your name. It's best not to choose a name that is related to your ideological identity in the real world."

"So...mathematician?"

Che Canhao thought about it.

"Okay, the shame of a chaebol who can't trade stocks is that he is not a good mathematician." Ji Li entered his ID:

"You will report this name then."

"...Can you please stop mentioning those four words?"

The two chatted some more about the internal structure of Gaoxing Group and exchanged some information. Then Ji Li received a signal from the "Overlord Group" and knew that the "Dog King" was coming.

So he called a dog to take Che Canhao out.

At this moment, there was a rustling sound from behind the curtain on the side of the room. Che Canhao turned his head instantly, his face turning pale:
"Your female ghost has come out again?"

"Maybe he got up to go to the bathroom." Ji Li glanced over the curtain -

The sleepy bunny girl pulled open the curtain and walked out, half-opening her eyes and ignoring the two people in the room, went straight into the bathroom and slammed the door shut.

The atmosphere was silent for a while, and Che Canhao screamed:
"Who is this woman?"

"Isn't that the female ghost you mentioned?"

"If a female ghost looked like this, would I still be afraid of ghosts!?"

"Oh? You finally admitted it?"

"Don't change the subject! What is your relationship with her?!"

"My buddy, come and use my bed."

"Do you think I would believe that? What do you think of my sister?!"

"I've already said that there is really nothing between you and me..."

"You just wanted to use my sister to make a deal with me! I'm warning you, if you dare to cheat on my sister, I will never fucking let you go!"

"You're welcome to kill me with money." Ji Li yawned.

There was the sound of a flushing toilet, and Misha opened the door and walked out. Seeing Ji Li sitting on the sofa, her eyes lit up:
"Old Ji~ Hug me——"

"What else can you deny?" Che Canhao was furious.

It's fine that there's a woman there to discuss things, but right next to him is a gift from his sister. How the hell do you have the nerve to do that?!
A man and a woman have a private space with a bed and curtains. Isn't this just wrong?

And this seems to be a school, right? Why does it feel like a hotel here?!

"Don't get me wrong, she just hasn't woken up yet and her mind is not clear. Don't make the Dog King wait anxiously, get down quickly."

Ji Li waved his hand casually, and a stream of spiritual energy pushed Che Canhao out directly, and the door slammed shut.

All the spiritual energy in the car was extinguished at once, and by the time he reacted, his people were already outside the door.

"Damn... the Overlord is really amazing."

He glanced at the drooling spotted dog at his feet, ready to lead the way for him, then glanced at the locked door, listened carefully to the sounds inside, and then followed the dog with a gloomy face.

We must keep Che Li away from this guy...

……

Ji Li threw the bunny girl, who was lying on him and sleeping like a dead pig, back onto the bed, covered her with the quilt and returned to the sofa.

I turned on a show and entered a state of trance.

The ability to enter dreams was more effective than he expected.

However, there are currently no high-level awakeners as test samples, so people like Rabbit who have a good relationship with others cannot be counted. More actual combat tests are needed.

Meeting Cha Chan-ho on this trip was a small surprise, but he did not expect that Cha Li was actually the daughter of a chaebol.

If Che Canhao can gain a foothold in Gaoxing Group, at least he will be able to lay a solid foundation for himself in Shilla in the future.

On the other hand, he was also concerned about the Gate of Flesh and Blood mentioned by Xiaoche.

The people from the chaebol are working with a secret society to find the Flesh and Blood Gate, and the Flesh and Blood Gate is right at Aries College. Will this become a hidden danger?

At this time, Miss Black Box emerged from the wall and bowed to Ji Li:
"It's a pleasant midnight, Mr. Black Goat."

"How are you recovering?"

"The charging has basically been completed and you can move freely again. Congratulations on defeating a strong enemy." Heihei's sweet voice echoed in the room.

"Did you see everything?" Ji Li knew that the other party was referring to the magic mirror.

"You have grown at an extraordinary speed. You seem to have become much stronger after meeting you this time. However, I have noticed that there seems to be some problems with you."

"question?"

Ji Li frowned. The frequency of the black box's appearance tonight was indeed quite high. Normally, she wouldn't just run around for no reason.

It seems that he really has something important to discuss with me:
"how do I say this?"

The face of the black box opened and the lens inside flashed.

As the gray spiritual essence flows:
"…your spiritual essence has reached the critical point of your current life form."

Ji Li frowned: "I do feel that the Trinity is currently feeling swollen. Although the Well of Soul can be further improved, the purity of the spiritual essence seems to have reached its peak."

"Yes, this is your 'critical point'." Black Box said:

"Next, you may need to start consolidating your current realm, and then try to practice the 'Eight Forms' to reach the pinnacle of domination."
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PS: There is only one chapter today, and 5000 words is not a small amount. The reason is that there is a small writer's block next and I need to consider how to give information, so as not to confuse you again, so I will make up for it with three updates tomorrow.

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