Crossover: Is this how it's sewn?

Chapter 96, page 095: News of the Deep-Sea Ruins

Silence is a virtue. They already thought Xu Zhenqing was a bit arrogant, and now these old guys think he's gone mad.

"Ahem, Mr. Xu, the economy must conform to market laws..." Old Master Xu patiently explained economics.

Xu Zhenqing remained noncommittal, as if making a joke, which enlivened the entire banquet.

"Let's eat first and then talk, let's eat first and then talk."

"Mr. Xu is truly a remarkable person."

Even so, some family heads or CEOs still glanced up, wanting to compare whose plan offered greater benefits.

"I am Wright, the head of the Bolenas family. My family is interested in your plans," Wright Bolenas said respectfully as he rose.

"Oh, my plan is to cut the Bolenas family's interests by a third." Xu Zhenqing was a little stunned. This family really doesn't produce villains. They are so pragmatic. You know, the original Swallowed Star was not like this. For example, there are characters like Aunt Poison Scorpion.

"The Bolenas family has discovered a ruin in the Atlantic Ocean, but unfortunately there is an age limit. We hope you can take care of some of the younger generation, including my daughter Vinina." Then Wright began to recount his daughter's various traits, how arrogant she was, hoping to teach her that there are always people more capable than herself.

"Patriarch Wang, isn't your son Wang also cultivating? Why don't you invite him to come along?" Old Master Xu said to the usually taciturn President Wang.

"My son is just stubborn, I can only try to persuade him." Mr. Wang's face twitched. He only has two precious sons, and he really couldn't bear to send them out to risk their lives.

"And then there's Zichen from our Tang family. Back then, she ran away to learn martial arts and I heard she got to know Mr. Xu. We're truly grateful for Mr. Xu's care." The Tang family patriarch laughed heartily.

Xu Zhenqing's expression was strange, and then he said, "Grandpa, your granddaughter is my martial arts teacher. I really don't deserve such flattery from you."

This is a huge demotion for Xu Zhenqing. However, it has been a while since he visited his cheap master. It seems that his master is in a secret realm. As a gentleman, he would not spy on him unless there were special circumstances. He also doesn't know what level his master's cultivation has reached.

"Mr. Xu, there's no need to take offense. Let's discuss our own matters." Old Master Tang didn't try to act superior because of his age. Xu Zhenqing noticed that he was dressed in a Tang suit, the same kind of old man in Tang suit that appeared in the Huashan Organization back then. He had profound cultivation, but his blood and qi were declining, which seemed to be due to the practice of some kind of technique.

"Dan Shi, old man, this kind of thing should have been eliminated long ago. It hurts both yourself and others." Xu Zhenqing kindly reminded him. The other party was obviously pushing Dan Shi to a higher level, causing a backlash. How could a kind of Qi poison cause such a thing?

"What our predecessors left behind, we dare not easily part with." Old Master Tang was reluctant to speak of it, and Xu Zhenqing did not want to speak too frankly with someone he was not acquainted with.

"The old man has quite the spirit," someone complimented.

"I heard that Yan Hai has defected. This Yan Hai is quite remarkable. He was originally the sixth most powerful ancient martial artist in China. This time, the authorities have issued an arrest warrant for him. Mr. Xu, do you have any inside information?" The head of the Mu family changed the subject to avoid an awkward silence.

"There's nothing I can't say. It seems that Yan Hai has recently run off to Europe. I don't have the authority to investigate everything, so I don't know the specifics." Xu Zhenqing said half-jokingly. Yan Hai had already run off to England and been taken in by the British royal family. Their representative was still here. Why bring this up?

As one of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council, the UK should refrain from saying anything detrimental to unity.

As expected, the British royal representative appeared nonchalant, but his heartbeat noticeably quickened, his physiological reaction betraying him and making the others somewhat suspicious.

"Is Miss Lin going too?" Xu Zhenqing changed the subject, otherwise the atmosphere would become eerie.

"Senior, I also want to compete. Besides, this ruin isn't dangerous at all except for being in the deep sea. If I don't even dare to go there, I'd be a bit too cowardly." Lin Nuoyi still had a smile on her face, but her words clearly implied that if she, a little woman, wasn't afraid, what was there for a grown man like him to be afraid of?

"Nuoyi, don't be rude." The head of the Lin family quickly reprimanded her. Although Lin Nuoyi's words were only implied, as a father, he still had to defend her.

"I know I was wrong. I shouldn't have made the decision for Senior Xu." She stuck out her tongue playfully as she spoke. Lin Nuoyi was known for her aloofness in the original novel, so this was clearly an attempt to excuse herself by saying she was young.

"How about this, everyone relies on their own abilities, and I believe Mr. Xu will gain greater benefits," a blond-haired old man flattered with a smile.

"Yes, in this new era, force still has to prevail. Mr. Xu, you'd better give us some leeway."

Xu Zhenqing thought calmly, "You said it would be a matter of each person having the ability, so I won't hold back."

"Hey, let's not talk about that anymore. Let's talk about the ruins. Mr. Xu must come, otherwise we're really afraid that our children will get hurt."

"Yes, Mr. Xu, please feel free to name your conditions."

"Since everyone has extended such a sincere invitation, it would be too distant for me to ask for any benefits." Xu Zhenqing was not afraid of any tricks or schemes the other party might use; he would break them down with his own strength. In the face of absolute power, conspiracies and tricks were no match for the powerful.

"I have Umbrella's latest enhancement fluid here, you can all take a look," Xu Zhenqing finally stated his conditions.

Everyone tacitly agreed to make a large-scale purchase. Although bartering was more expensive, they reluctantly accepted it, as it was worth it to improve their strength.

The latest novel is first published here!

Xu Zhenqing looked at the prices offered by these guys: a rare spider web for three doses, a pair of rhinoceros horns with the bloodline of the Kui Niu for seven doses, an ancient scripture for thirteen doses... and some broken magic treasures, storage rings, storage bags and the like.

The biggest loss lies in exchanging non-renewable resources for Umbrella's mass-produced goods.

After the Red Queen finished checking the supplies and discussing the date, Xu Zhenqing left under the pretext of being busy with official business.

In reality, there was no official business involved; the team and the Red Queen handled everything. Xu Zhenqing only needed to focus on his cultivation.

After practicing his self-created boxing style and standing in the modified Hunyuan stance for a while, Xu Zhenqing began to study the scriptures and absorb the wisdom of the ancients.

When he has free time, he repairs magical artifacts and gives them as rewards to his subordinates, while also honing his artifact-forging skills.

Once he's out of seclusion, he'll spend time with Da Yu and Alicia, or meet up with other female confidantes.

He doesn't pay any attention to official duties, and his cultivation level is constantly deepening. Even for very important meetings, he has clones with his own soul attached to attend.

The sense of crisis repeatedly transmitted by the Path of Sincerity made Xu Zhenqing accelerate the improvement of his combat power to prevent himself from becoming invincible at the same level, being killed by alien geniuses, or having his cultivation cut off by the old immortal.

Another thing is that the method of array field should also be put on the agenda, as it is a good way to kill off geniuses.

Chapter two

(End of this chapter)