A vicious female is trapped in a beastly hell.

Chapter 147 Return to the Imperial City (Bonus Chapter for Donations)
The research institute will not accommodate people with ill intentions!

But Shen Tang's husbands were all prominent figures, and the dean was also present, so they didn't dare to speak up.

Wayne frowned and reprimanded the bear-like orc, "Guests are guests, who gave you the right to speak to them like that? If you dare to be rude again, you can leave tomorrow."

The bear beast instantly fell silent, like a quail. The dean had a strange temper, and over the years he had driven away many people, including some core members.

But he still muttered to himself, "These females are bankrupt, where are they going to get the money to develop inhibitors? The dean doesn't need to waste his breath on this kind of person..."

Wayne pursed his lips and didn't speak. When he looked at Shen Tang and the others, there was a hint of guilt in his eyes. "As's words are unpleasant, but what he said is the truth."

"I presume you have already investigated our research institute before your visit. We have been operating at a loss for a long time, and researching inhibitors is a very expensive undertaking. I'm afraid our institute is unable to operate."

Shen Tang said calmly, "I understand what the dean means. You can just tell me how much research funding you need."

Wayne's gaze fell on Shen Tang. He had heard the rumors, but her confident and dazzling aura was something that a bankrupt person would not possess.

He suddenly became interested and chuckled, “We need 3 million in funding as a base. The better the recipe provided by our esteemed guest, the higher the success rate, the less material waste and time we can reduce, and the less funding we need. Conversely, it’s a bottomless pit, and I can’t guarantee it.”

"I understand."

Shen Tang took out a star card. "Is 5 million star coins here enough?"

The room fell silent upon hearing this.

The orcs looked on in disbelief.

Even Dean Wayne showed surprise on his face.

He took the star card and had someone check it. It indeed contained a full 500 million yuan, which was all legally earned money.

Now, everyone present was in an uproar. Wasn't this useless princess bankrupt and heavily in debt? Where did she get 5 million yuan?!

The bear beast felt a burning pain on its face and wished it could disappear into the ground. It had never seen so much money in its life!
Wayne snapped out of his reverie, his smile softening. "Our esteemed guest has the ability to provide the funds, and we have no reason to refuse. Shall we discuss the terms of the agreement now?"

But this time, Shen Tang was not happy.

She glanced around and said calmly, "The Empire has so many top research institutes. I don't necessarily have to invest here. I can always choose another one."

Wayne knew she was angry; his men had indeed said some unpleasant things, which was only natural.

However, Shen Tang's impression on people is really... terrible, so it's hard to avoid them thinking in that direction.

“You’re right, esteemed guest. Such a large investment requires careful consideration. We should also demonstrate our sincerity and capabilities. Why don’t you take a look at our institute’s research results before making a decision?” Wayne’s attitude remained gentle and friendly.

Seeing that the dean had personally said so, Shen Tang gave the other party a way out, "Okay, please take us there to have a look."

Wayne personally led them to the underground level.

The research institute on the outside looks rather dilapidated, but the underground level is quite large.

It seems the best stuff is hidden in here.

The shelves are filled with various instruments and the research results developed by their team over the years.

Shen Tang learned a great deal along the way.

I have a gut feeling that I made the right decision to come today.

She suddenly spotted a familiar green bottle of medicine, picked it up and examined it closely, confirming that it was the right one.

It was the berserk potion that Shi Yin's beastman, the white lizard, had used. It directly caused the city lord's strength to skyrocket from an eighth-tier beastman to a ninth-tier beastman in a short period of time, almost causing their entire army to be wiped out.

Shen Tang saw another vial of medicine, the same one that the white lizard had taken out to try and frame her—this medicine could drive mutants mad.

Both of these medications are extremely potent.

At times, it can even achieve surprisingly good results!

Shen Tang wanted to buy more later, but couldn't find any. They weren't sold on the market at all. Even if there were similar ones, their effects were far inferior to the white lizards that had been brought out earlier.

Shen Tang had initially thought the potion was developed by the white lizard and felt regretful, but unexpectedly, he found the true source today!

"I wonder if Dean Wayne knows the White Lizard?" Shen Tang suddenly asked.

Upon hearing the name, Wayne's gentle smile faltered slightly, a dark glint flashing in his green eyes. "Oh? Does the noblewoman know that damned guy?" Shen Tang could tell from his tone that the two knew each other; the white lizard was probably a member of the research team back then. "I met him in the polluted area, and later... he's already dead."

She was too lazy to say anything more about the polluted site, since they were just unrelated people anyway.

Wayne smiled. "That guy should have died a long time ago."

He could tell that Shen Tang was interested in his relationship with the white lizard, so he didn't hide it from her. "Your Highness should have guessed it by now. The white lizard was one of my subordinates back then, and he was one of my most valued right-hand men."

"But I never expected that he would steal the research results from the institute in order to make money!"

"This resulted in compensation of two billion yuan for several major projects at the time."

"Because of this incident, the research institute lost the trust of its partners, and many partners withdrew their funding, which led to the institute's decline and its current predicament."

Shen Tang never expected that the decline of Zero Point Research Institute was due to this matter.

Looking at the medicine in her hand, she made up her mind, "I've decided to cooperate with your firm."

Wayne extended his hand to shake hers. "I hope we can work together successfully!"

Shen Tang added, "There's one more thing. I hope the research institute can develop the inhibitor as soon as possible, the sooner the better."

Wayne didn't answer, but only asked with a smile, "How many days does the noblewoman need?"

Shen Tang looked directly into his eyes and said in a deep voice, "Ten days, how about that?"

The journey to the capital will take another two or three days.

Ten days is the latest possible time.

For research institutes, this would probably be too difficult.

But she simply couldn't wait any longer.

Wayne nodded. "Okay, the research institute will definitely deliver the medicine to you within ten days."

Shen Tang was surprised to see him agree so readily; she had indeed chosen the right place.

Shen Tang had done her research beforehand; other research institutes would take at least a month to complete the process, and she couldn't wait that long, so she decided to come and test the waters.

Only the Zero Point Research Institute has heard of a scientific genius who can develop a new type of drug in just a few days.

It seems to be Wayne.

"By the way, this matter must be kept secret. We absolutely cannot let the news leak out." Shen Tang looked at the staff behind her. There must be followers of Shen Qingli in the research institute, especially that bear beast who first mocked her.

Wayne understood what she meant. "Don't worry, the research institute has learned from past mistakes and will not repeat them. I can guarantee you with my life that this matter will absolutely not be leaked."

Hearing him say that, Shen Tang felt relieved.

After finishing his work at the research institute, before leaving, Wayne asked, "Would you like to add me as a friend? I can let you know as soon as the inhibitor is developed."

The beasts in the house instantly became alert.

Wayne looked at Shen Li and the others and said with a gentle smile, "Don't worry, it's just official business. Your servants don't need to be wary of me."

Shen Tang also added him as a friend.

It hasn't even been ten days yet.

On the seventh day.

Wayne then sent a message.

The inhibitor is ready.

After obtaining the potion, Shen Tang led the beastmen back to the imperial city.

Goodnight, all done!

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(End of this chapter)