Apocalypse Gachapon

Chapter 2237: Price

Jie Suʼs expression remained impassive, merely glancing peripherally at Ye Zhongming, the two Star-Eye Clan elders, and the Su Clanʼs deputy commander of warriors, Ming Qi.

The expressions of these few people were somewhat different.

On such an occasion, the Star-Eye Clan members all wore masks, so no one could tell what expressions Ye Zhongming, White Robe, and the two Star-Eye Clan elders had.

But the several clan leaders of the other minor races, and even Ming Qi, clearly showed some signs of being tempted.

Leaving aside the minor races for now—they were weak after all, and in normal times, inviting a great expert was already considered a major show of force. When had they ever dealt with a super clan like the Reina Star people, let alone a high-ranking prince?

Either way, they could actually accept it. It was not that they did not know how to choose, but at this point, how they chose no longer mattered.

From the moment White Robe became a great expert, the Star-Eye Clan had already gained absolute say. Compared to before, these minor race clan leaders no longer had any confidence or strength to oppose.

White Robe had become the number one person in Dark Strip City, and the Star-Eye Clan had become the number one race in Dark Strip City.

But such a Star-Eye Clan, whose strength had surged within a single cosmic year, counted for nothing in front of the Reina Star people. Their say was negligible to the point of being ignorable. Only the Su Clan could make the decision.

How would the Su Clan choose? It seemed either choice was possible. That was the thought of the several clan leaders on the minor race alliance side—they believed they had reasoned correctly.
Seeing that the minor race alliance members, including Ye Zhongming and White Robe, remained silent and gave no indication, Jie Su knew they had left the decision-making power to him.

”Please elaborate, Your Highness.”

Prince Delma squinted at Jie Su and actually showed a hint of appreciation.

He genuinely appreciated Jie Su somewhat.

He had long known this name, but had not previously placed much importance on it. Externally, the Su Clan people were seen by the Reina Star people as a group of formation masters who were not particularly good at combat yet knew their place and usually acted quite low-key. Internally, over the previous dozen or so cosmic years, Delmaʼs main focus had been on internal clan struggles. It was already remarkable that he could spare attention for Jie Su. After all, if one day he stood at the pinnacle of the Reina Star people, he would also stand at the pinnacle of the cosmic races of the universe. Then he could look down on everyone from that height.

Although he had not paid very close attention to Jie Su, now discovering that Jie Su had become a great expert truly surprised Delma, which was why he felt such appreciation.

Being able to break through one hundred thousand Furelai at this age was something only geniuses could accomplish. He was only slightly behind Delma in that regard.

”For the first method, I think the Su Clan is more familiar with it. It is going to the Cosmic Races Law Council and battling it out with the Huoʼer Star people. Of course, our Reina Star people will stand on the Su Clanʼs side. With two super clans joining forces to apply pressure, the Huoʼer Star people will have no choice but to give ground even if they do not want to.”

Delma said, waving his hand slightly, then thought for a moment and added, ”Of course, this matter is still difficult to handle. After all, you killed too many of their people and made Kunzuo look so miserable. With so many dead, and a prince among them, things will certainly not be easy for him when he returns. The Huoʼer Star peopleʼs anger must find an outlet.”

”So, we can only try our best to fight for you. You will inevitably have to pay some price, and we will try to keep that price as low as possible.”

At first hearing, these words seemed to have no real substance. But everyone present was no fool, and they all understood what this prince meant.

”What do you hope to gain?” Jie Su asked directly.

Everyone here was experienced; there was no need for this kind of concealment.

At present, the Planet Hunting Ground could be seen as a temporarily enclosed area. Anything done here, as long as the traces were properly covered up afterward, could be hidden from others.

One might say that with such advanced technology, how could traces not be left behind? That was true, but conversely, with such advanced technology, if one wanted to cover something up, could it still be detected?

Just as Jie Suʼs calling out the compensation price of five point five billion Moonspan Gold for the Su Clan here was his own decision, Delmaʼs arrival here was also his own choice. The two methods he proposed were naturally also for his own benefit.

If Jie Su asked what the Reina Star people would gain, it would be too hypocritical and would make communication unpleasant.

Delma smiled and said, ”Regardless of the outcome, I need a compensation of two hundred million Moonspan Gold. Oh, and it must be paid in advance.”

Two hundred million as a finderʼs fee?

Jie Su was not particularly affected, but the others from the minor race alliance, including the two Star-Eye Clan elders, were utterly shocked.

Without promising anything, one could directly get two hundred million? It seemed they truly did not understand this universe well.

Jie Su sneered inwardly.

You Reina Star people want to intervene, but without guaranteeing me a minimum outcome, you dare to ask for two hundred million from me? How would I know whether you actually put in any effort?

Also, do you really take me for a fool? You, Delma, are only the fifth successor—how can your promises carry the same weight as the first successorʼs? Besides, for such a major matter, how much say does a high-ranking successor really have? Even if you have a peak expert behind you, he would not actually handle foreign relations according to your whims. For him to truly listen to you, you would have to wait until you sit in the clan leaderʼs seat.

Of course, Jie Su thought this in his heart but certainly would not say it out loud. There was no need to offend anyone here. At the same time, he had also realized that this Prince Delmaʼs real focus was probably on the second condition.

”And the second one?”

Jie Su did not respond but instead asked this.

Delma shifted his sitting posture, and the smile on his face lessened somewhat.

”Thank the Planet Hunting Ground for creating these conditions, allowing us to do things here that we usually want to do but cannot.” Delmaʼs eyes gleamed. ”We join forces and eliminate the Huoʼer Star people here. That way, this matter will not be exposed. After all, this is Black Book Absolute Peak, a Planet Hunting Ground. Anything can happen here.”

”And then?” Jie Suʼs voice did not change at all.

”Then?” Delma looked slightly upward.

”The Reina Star peopleʼs forces will arrive here one day before the Planet Hunting Ground ends. Then you will lead the main assault, we will assist. Kunzuo will be our responsibility. After the battle ends, all the spoils will go to us. Plus, one billion Moonspan Gold as an appearance fee. You know, we will also suffer casualties. This is the price without guaranteeing Elder Huo Zhiʼs survival. If you want him to live... two billion.”

”I think a great expert formation master who can trap a peak expert is surely worth at least one billion, no? Two billion is still better than the five point five billion you were going to pay earlier, isnʼt it?”