I have a debt of 3 trillion, and my creditors are begging me not to die.

Chapter 270 Countering Electromagnetic Pulse Bombs—Plasma Shield Technology

The Indian and the bald eagle had a big argument and parted on bad terms.

The bald eagle's style of doing things has always been to coerce and entice others and then abandon them, treating any promises made as worthless.

India wants the US to take responsibility? That's just wishful thinking.

There is another reason why the Bald Eagle family dares not make a statement: the autopsies of the people who died in the African region of the Blackwater Group have made a major discovery. In addition to those who died or were injured by ammunition, the 100 people who fell into a coma for unknown reasons were found to have severed nerves in their brains.

This was clearly not caused by poison gas or anything like that; it must have been caused by a physical method.

Considering Yang Chen's research and development capabilities in unmanned intelligent equipment, experts have made a unanimous guess that Xingchen Military Industry used nanorobots to attack these 100 people.

If this conjecture is correct, it means that Xingchen Military Industry can harm people invisibly, and their fate will be the same as these 100 unconscious people. Who would dare to easily step forward to help the Indians fight against Yang Chen?

Since the US refused to take responsibility, the face-conscious Indians had no choice but to turn to China for help, hoping they could persuade Yang Chen to give them some face. They were willing to concede some benefits, and Yang Chen shouldn't force them to make a public statement.

Since India is willing to relinquish national-level interests, Yang Chen is naturally willing to make this deal as well.

The Indians finally saved face and could finally breathe a sigh of relief.

Although European countries may be coerced and lured by the bald eagle, they are, after all, sovereign states. If they really stand firm, the bald eagle can't do anything about it.

However, there are two special cases: Japan and South Korea. Both countries are controlled by the United States and cannot be considered sovereign states. Their presidents even have to bow politely to the military commanders stationed in the United States.

The bald eagle secretly warned Japan and South Korea to continue investigating Yang Chen's business, including his personal business, and to also investigate traders in both countries who sell goods produced by Yang Chen's company.

As for how the investigation results will be announced, we await further instructions from the bald eagle.

Sakura and Siba wanted to refuse, but they didn't dare, so they could only helplessly let the bald eagle do as it pleased.

Fortunately, Yang Chen's attention is still entirely focused on the Blackwater Group, and he won't be paying attention to Sakura and Xiba for the time being.

Blackwater Group released its battle damage report for the second round of combat, stating that all of its newly deployed unmanned equipment was destroyed and scrapped, resulting in a total loss of 210 billion Eagle Dollars, wiping out all of the company's working capital in one fell swoop.

However, they still insisted that they had done nothing wrong, that the low-price acquisition of Xingchen Mining's three mines was a legal operation, and that Yang Chen's retaliation against them was unreasonable.

At the same time, they emphasized that their loss was not due to inferior equipment or poor personnel quality, but because Yang Chen used restricted-level unmanned equipment—nanobots.

The report showed the medical examination reports of the 100 soldiers who suddenly fell into a coma. The X-rays showed that all the nerves from their nostrils to their brains had been severed, and their brains had also suffered varying degrees of damage. These people would most likely die eventually, or if they did, they would be in a vegetative state forever.

Blackwater used this as evidence to condemn StarCraft for harming their personnel in an inhumane manner and hoped that the United Nations could uphold justice for them.

It would have been better if their report hadn't mentioned nanobots; now that they have, who would dare to risk their life to target Yang Chen?
They've already developed nanobots, who would want to wake up forever without knowing why?
The bald eagle immediately sent a notification to various countries, inviting them to join them in condemning Yang Chen, bringing him to the International Court of Justice, and prohibiting him from using nanobots, etc.

This demand is even more outrageous than annihilating other countries; even Sakura and Siba have firmly stated that they dare not do it.

The bald eagle himself was cowardly; his henchmen dared not speak, and he dared not speak either, so the matter could only be left unresolved.

Soon, Blackwater Group's battle damage report spread to the Chinese internet, and netizens flocked to watch the drama unfold, also leaving comments on Yang Chen's Weibo.

"Boss Yang, is the Blackwater Group's report true? You've developed nanorobots that can be used in the military?"

"That's amazing! Boss Yang has brought to life things from science fiction movies, little by little."

"I knew it! How could Boss Yang only send 300 people? With such awesome equipment, 300 is more than enough. 30 people are more than enough to fight their 1.8."

"Boss Yang is definitely the smartest person in history, both ancient and modern, Chinese and foreign. Even Einstein would have to offer him a cigarette and call him Brother Chen."

……

As a surfing enthusiast, Yang Chen naturally saw the relevant news immediately.

Yang Chen reposted the relevant news and gave his comments.

"My primary application for developing nanorobots is medical treatment. For example, in the future, if you have a headache, you won't need to take painkillers that affect the whole body, nor will you suffer serious damage to your liver and kidneys. You can use nanorobots to carry drugs directly to the painful area. This is both highly efficient and reduces damage to the body. Another example is if you have a tumor in your body, you can use nanorobots to precisely locate and cut it or administer medication, without the need for large-area manual cutting or systemic chemotherapy and drug therapy. Don't throw away those 100 unconscious people from Blackwater Group; send them here for tissue repair using nanorobots. However, the cost will be higher, totaling 10 billion Eagle Dollars. I've set the price and made the promises. Whether or not I treat them is up to Blackwater Group. If they were my employees, working so hard for me, I would definitely save them. I wonder if Blackwater Group will do the same. Let's wait and see!"

Netizens were in an uproar, with even more leaving comments.

"Is it really that amazing? You can just apply the medicine wherever it hurts without harming other parts of your body. That sounds incredible. But this kind of treatment must be very expensive, right? If it's just a common cold and headache, I don't think it's necessary to treat it like this."

"Can this be used to cut away the excess bone spurs? If so, I'd like to take my mother to your hospital for treatment."

"Boss Yang wields a powerful weapon that can kill or bring you to life. He's incredibly powerful! I hope Boss Yang can maintain a good attitude and an upright character. Otherwise, he'll be using nanobots to harm others while waiting for them to send patients to the hospital for treatment. He can make a fortune just by doing this without having to do anything else."

"How could Boss Yang be that kind of person? If he were the kind of person who only cares about profit, he would never try to improve the benefits for his employees after making money. However, I do agree that he can control the life and death of others. Whether they live or die depends on his will, and he can do it quietly."

……

Originally, the Blackwater Group wanted to make trouble for Yang Chen, but now Yang Chen has thrown the problem back to them.

One billion taels of silver could cure those 100 people in a vegetative state. If Blackwater agrees, they will have to take out a loan or sell assets to raise the money. If they don't agree, they will be condemned by people all over the world.

After all, Yang Chen is known for treating his employees well. If Blackwater Group doesn't rescue its employees, it will create a stark contrast, and even the people of White Eagle's own country will definitely curse Blackwater Group for being inhumane.

Blackwater Group quickly convened a meeting to discuss countermeasures.

President Bradley said, "The group has run out of funds and simply can't come up with 10 billion Eagle Dollars to treat those brothers. Let's think of a way to get Yang Chen to treat those brothers without us having to pay for it."

Vice President Humphries said, "Yang Chen injured them, so of course he should be responsible for their treatment. We are publicly demanding that Yang Chen take responsibility for treating those employees."

At this point, Matt Barnes, the head of the Africa region, said, "But when Yang Chen's employee died, he demanded compensation from us for the death, which we did not pay. How can he possibly cover the medical expenses for our employee now? Besides, it doesn't make sense. Our mercenaries risked their lives for us, and now our competitors are making us pay for their medical expenses? Wouldn't we be laughed at by our peers?"

"Then we'll just compensate them for their deaths, and then make them compensate us for the injuries and deaths of our employees as well," said Debayor, the president of the European region.

Everyone nodded, agreeing that this was a feasible approach.

Capitalists are not only heartless, but also not very intelligent.

Blackwater Group immediately held a press conference and appealed to Yang Chen through the media, stating that although the deaths of Xingchen Mining employees were unrelated to Blackwater Group, Blackwater Group was willing to compensate them for their deaths. However, Blackwater Group's employees' injuries and deaths were caused by Xingchen Military Industry and should be borne by Xingchen Military Industry.

When this news was exposed, netizens around the world couldn't stand it anymore.

Japanese netizens commented: "Blackwater Group is so shameful. What were they doing all this time? Now that they've been hurt, do they know how to pay compensation?"

A South Korean netizen commented: "Although I don't like Yang Chen, the Blackwater Group's behavior is truly shameful. Getting injured in a fight and then demanding medical expenses from the other party? Is this something a mercenary group would do? Damn it, are they trying to extort money?"

A netizen named "White-headed Eagle" commented: "I used to be proud of Blackwater Group, but now I'm deeply ashamed. How brave you were on the battlefields of Yilaq and Ahuhan! Now you're getting utterly humiliated by Yang Chen, and how could you do something so disgraceful? Your employees risked their lives for the group, and not only do you refuse to pay their medical bills, you even try to extort money from your opponents! Is this something a human being would do?"
Chinese netizens: Haha... Is Blackwater Group treating mercenary duels like private brawls? Trying to extort money from the loser? Too bad, our country's laws don't recognize mercenary organizations, so you can't extort Boss Yang.

A netizen from the Sand Kingdom commented: "Is this the Blackwater Group, which claims to be among the top three in the world? They seem no different from street thugs. They boast about being among the top three when they win, and try to extort money when they lose. If that's the case, then shouldn't Yilaq and Ahuhan, as well as those you injured or killed before, all be entitled to compensation? Yang Chen is so powerful, how could he possibly accept your extortion scheme?"

After seeing the Blackwater Group's statement, Yang Chen immediately responded with a Weibo post.

"My feud with Blackwater is not yet resolved. In five days, we will launch a new offensive against Blackwater. If my demands are not met, I will fight until only one Blackwater member remains to hold a funeral for the rest. Everyone, get ready. The third battle will be broadcast live at 11:00 AM local time in five days."

Yang Chen's response was so forceful that a reporter from Eagle Union News Agency came to Sihai Group specifically to interview him.

Reporter: Blackwater Group is willing to compensate Mr. Yang for the death of his employee, so why is Mr. Yang not responding?

Yang Chen replied, "I responded! My demands aren't limited to just this one; all my demands must be met before I stop. I've already said that Blackwater Group attacked me first, so any revenge I take is perfectly reasonable and legal. Blackwater Group employees don't need to sacrifice their lives in vain; they'd be better off leaving Blackwater Group sooner rather than later. Employees risk their lives for the company; if they're injured, they can be saved. Blackwater Group isn't even willing to pay for their medical treatment. Is such a company worth risking your life for?"

Reporter: But you've killed and injured so many employees of the Blackwater Group. According to the laws of China, you should indeed bear the consequences.

Yang Chen replied, "According to the laws of the Dragon Kingdom, mercenaries are not protected by law. Blackwater Group is a terrorist organization; would they dare to come here and ask the Dragon Kingdom for legal protection?"

Reporter: But aren't you also a mercenary organization? Aren't you also protected by the laws of China?
Yang Chen replied, "No, no, no, don't misunderstand. They are just the company's security personnel, not mercenaries. The nature of their work is completely different. Protecting the safety of employers is the duty of a security company, unlike mercenaries."

reporter:……

How can you talk such nonsense?

They're doing the same thing, so changing the name makes it legal?

The reporter then asked: So what exactly do you want now? Is it impossible for us not to take action against the Blackwater Group?

Yang Chen replied, "As long as they meet my demands, we can cease hostilities immediately. Fuck, I haven't met a single one of my demands, and they think they can just stop fighting like that? Do they think they're too powerful, or do they think I'm too weak? You guys can pass on a message for me: meeting my demands now is the most advantageous thing to do. If the fighting continues, my ceasefire conditions will keep increasing, so don't blame me for not warning them. Alright, that's all!"

Yang Chen called the security guards in to see the Eagle Union reporter off.

Eagle News immediately sent the interview video back to China and released it, so netizens all over the world knew Yang Chen's attitude.

A Japanese netizen commented: "This is the confidence that comes with great strength. They're relentless in achieving their goals, and their opponents can't even stop the war. Our country hasn't even issued a statement clarifying that Yang Chen's businesses are safe. Do we really have to wait until Yang Chen takes down the Blackwater Group before he retaliates against us?"
A South Korean netizen commented: "I get angry every time I see news like this. Why doesn't our country produce someone like Yang Chen? We are the strongest military in Asia and the only developed country. How come we haven't cultivated someone like him? People in China can't even get enough to eat. How can we cultivate someone like him? We need to seriously think about this."

A netizen named "White-headed Eagle" commented: "That's how people are; they only admit defeat when they're driven to the brink. If I were the head of the family, I would never have any conflict with Yang Chen; I would definitely maintain a good relationship with him. Sometimes I really can't understand the thinking of politicians and capitalists, which is probably why I can't become a politician or a capitalist."

A netizen from the Sand Kingdom commented: "Boss Yang has already made the issue clear. We're waiting for Blackwater Group to respond."

Seeing Yang Chen's tough stance, the Blackwater Group was at a loss for how to respond.

To be honest, the Blackwater Group was a little afraid of Yang Chen, but like the Indians, they were too proud to admit defeat.

They were the ones who started this whole thing. If they have to return the minerals they got their hands on, pay for the deaths, lose the money for all that equipment, and suffer thousands of casualties, wouldn't they be demonstrating to the world what it means to "try to steal a chicken but lose the rice instead, losing both wife and army"?

Bradley, president of Blackwater Group, sought help from the top brass of the White Eagle Group, asking them to contact the Chinese side in the hope of persuading Yang Chen to stop.

However, China especially needs this opportunity to prove its strength to the world. If it fails to deter those malicious criminals this time, there will be more incidents of armed men robbing Chinese companies in the future.

Therefore, the Dragon Kingdom directly rejected the White Eagle's request. The two sides agreed not to interfere in the dispute between Yang Chen and the Blackwater Group, and they had to keep their word and not break their promise.

The bald eagle was furious and ordered Wall Street to demand that Yang Chen return the money immediately.

If Yang Chen still doesn't repay the money this time, then we'll directly sue him in the International Court of Justice for being a deadbeat.

BlackRock CEO Pacquiao called Yang Chen again, saying helplessly, "Mr. Yang, I'm not joking this time. My family demands that we immediately collect the debt from you. There's no room for negotiation. You must pay us back the money right now."

Yang Chen laughed and said, "Didn't I tell you? With things going on like this with the Blackwater Group, how could I be in the mood to pay you back? You know I'm very clear about right and wrong, and I'm all business. I was planning to settle things with the Blackwater Group first, and then help you make some more money from Little Sakura and Little West. Now that you're asking me for money, I can only find a partner in Europe. Send me your account number, and I'll have someone transfer it to you. It's 1000 billion Eagle Dollars in total, right?"

Pacquiao immediately said, "What? What did Mr. Yang just say? You're planning to end the conflict with the Blackwater Group and then take us to Japan and South Korea?"

Yang Chen replied, "Yes! These two countries are being unreasonable. Other countries have already issued clarification announcements, but they're just playing dead and remaining silent. Since they're pretending to be dead, then I'll just assume they're dead and make a good profit off them. I'll say it again: my first choice has always been Wall Street. If it weren't for your several shady moves affecting our cooperation, we would have already made a lot of money together. But it seems that something else is going to happen again, and we can't cooperate again."

Pacquiao quickly said, "No, no, Mr. Yang, don't misunderstand. I'm not asking you for money. I just wanted to confirm if you remembered this debt. Now that it seems you do remember, I'm relieved. You're not in a hurry to pay it back. You can pay it back when you're in a better mood and have more money. What the hell is that Blackwater Group? Why should we ruin our good relationship with Mr. Yang for their sake?"

"Isn't this putting you in a difficult position?" Yang Chen asked.

Pacquiao immediately replied, "No problem at all! Not at all! We are BlackRock, which controls over ten trillion Hong Kong dollars in global assets. Anyone who dares to make things difficult for me will be reduced to an ordinary citizen. Mr. Yang, please use that money without worry, there's no need to rush to pay it back."

Yang Chen laughed and said, "Then I won't pay you back now!"

Pacquiao immediately replied, "No need to return it! Just use it! Nobody can ruin our relationship with Mr. Yang, not Blackwater, not White House! I'm hanging up now, I'm going to go curse them out! Fuck!"

After hanging up the phone, Yang Chen couldn't help but laugh.

At this point, the system issued a reminder.

"The host refuses to repay the debt to Wall Street. The system rewards the host with the [Plasma Shield] technology, which will take effect immediately."

What is a plasma shield?
In an instant, various formulas, symbols, blueprints, and data appeared in Yang Chen's mind, and he knew what a plasma shield was in a flash.

In simple terms, plasma shields work by generating charged gas—plasma—and manipulating the plasma to form a transparent or semi-transparent barrier. This barrier can block or absorb energy from energy weapons, warheads, or other attack methods, thereby protecting equipment, spaceships, and personnel.

It is mainly designed to target electromagnetic microwave weapons, such as electromagnetic pulse weapons and laser weapons. The more such weapons the enemy launches, and the greater their power, the more energy it absorbs, and the stronger its defense becomes. It truly becomes stronger when faced with stronger opponents.

However, it also has a drawback: it cannot defend against physical attacks such as missiles.

In simpler terms, this thing is like a barrier in mythological dramas; it can defend against all "magical" attacks, but it cannot defend against enemy attacks with swords, spears, or halberds.

Blackwater could have used electromagnetic pulse bombs to deal with Yang Chen's unmanned equipment, but once Yang Chen developed the plasma shield, Blackwater lost even that last chance.

Yang Chen immediately organized the information and then went to the Xingchen Military Industry R&D Base.

Relying on the prestigious "Yang Chen" brand, Xingchen Military Industry has recruited hundreds of physics and chemistry experts, as well as researchers specializing in weapons, from all over the country in the past month. Yang Chen can easily teach them the principles and manufacturing methods of plasma shields.

Meanwhile, BlackRock CEO Manny Pacquiao, along with several other Wall Street investment bank executives, visited the White House, making it clear that they would not sacrifice their own interests to protect Blackwater's interests.

After learning that Yang Chen was preparing to end the battle with the Blackwater Group and then lead Wall Street to reap the benefits in Japan and South Korea, the White House was also hesitant about whether to continue supporting the Blackwater Group.

Wall Street makes money, and it's easy and clean money at that. There's really no reason to harm their interests just to protect Blackwater.

However, since the United States is causing trouble all over the world, it is inconvenient for the government to do many of the dirty and tiring jobs. Blackwater Group has taken on almost all of the dirty and tiring jobs. For example, in the Iraq War and the Ahuhan War, Blackwater Group was fighting desperately on the front line, while the regular army did not have to fight as hard.

If we abandon Blackwater Group now, who will do the dirty and hard work in the future?

When in doubt, hold a meeting and finally reach a result by balancing the interests of all parties.

The US immediately convened a joint meeting of the financial and military industries to discuss how to deal with the Blackwater Group.

(End of this chapter)