Apocalypse: My Tattoos are Ten Yama Kings

Chapter 229: Chapter 223: The Liu Family’s Teleportation Gate Technology

”The Liu Family? Which Liu Family?” The chubby Xu Weili asked in confusion as well.

His expression now mirrored the one Lin Yuan had earlier.

Clearly, he too didn’t expect one of the Nine Great Families of the Deceitful King Faction, the Liu Family, to dare come to Peng City.

”The Liu Family you know!”

”They should count as old acquaintances of your Xu Family, right?”

”Otherwise, I wouldn’t be asking you!” Lin Yuan spoke slowly.

Xu Weili was taken aback at first, then a look of realization appeared on his face.

”Ah!”

”The Liu Family from the Deceitful King Faction came to Peng City?”

”What are they doing in Peng City?” Xu Weili couldn’t figure out the reason for the Liu Family’s arrival.

”Don’t ask too many questions now, first tell me what you think of the Liu Family!” Lin Yuan pressed further.

Xu Weili pondered for a long time, seemingly considering how to answer this question.

After a long while, he finally spoke: ”A tycoon, huh! How should I put it? Actually, they are all pretty much the same; all chasing profits, cold-blooded and ruthless, squeezing every ounce possible.”

”If the other tycoons have no conscience, then the Liu Family would have a tiny bit of conscience.”

”Isn’t there a common saying that all capitalists should hang from streetlights? If all capitalists were to hang from streetlights, the Liu Family’s people would probably hang a bit lower.”

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Xu Weili slowly recounted some deeds of the Liu Family and his own views on them to Lin Yuan.

After all, they were once tycoon forces and members of the Deceitful King Faction.

Therefore, the chubby Xu Weili’s words were all valuable insights useful for the upcoming negotiations.

After listening to Xu Weili’s account, Lin Yuan stood up and waved him over, ”Accompany me to meet the Liu Family people!”

Xu Weili was considered an old acquaintance of the Liu Family, accompanying Lin Yuan might be beneficial.

”Alright!” Xu Weili certainly wouldn’t refuse.

Although the Liu Family was one of the Nine Great Families of the Deceitful King Faction, counted as one of the culprits behind the downfall of his Xu Family.

However, Xu Weili didn’t harbor much hatred towards the Liu Family.

Because within the Deceitful King Faction, the Liu Family wasn’t part of the radical faction.

Initially, when the Xu Family refused to hand over the research results of the Guardian Demon Alloy, during internal votes on whether to take action against the Xu Family.

The Liu Family also voted against it.

Patriarch Liu believed that this was an internal matter of the Deceitful King Faction, and actually resorting to mutual slaughter is truly shameful.

However, there were still more radicals within the Deceitful King Faction, and eventually, the Xu Family was exterminated due to the Guardian Demon Alloy.

Since joining Lin Yuan and becoming part of Peng City, Lin Yuan has treated him quite well.

Thus, Xu Weili was quite happy to assist Lin Yuan in these matters.

Lin Yuan, along with Secretary Wang and Xu Weili, entered the reception room.

The one visiting Peng City was the private brother of the Liu Family’s Patriarch.

Among the families in the Deceitful King Faction, Patriarch Liu was one of the younger ones.

His children were still young and couldn’t be candidates for negotiation.

Sending his own brother was enough to demonstrate sincerity.

”Mr. Lin, greetings!”

”My name is Liu An, I’ve long heard of Mr. Lin’s illustrious name!” Upon seeing Lin Yuan bringing his people inside, the brother of the Liu Family’s Patriarch quickly stepped forward.

His attitude showed significant respect towards Lin Yuan.

As the saying goes, a smiling face avoids slaps.

Though Lin Yuan wasn’t fond of tycoon families, there was a demand after all.

His interest in the Liu Family’s teleportation gate technology was substantial.

It’s worth mentioning, the Liu Family, being logistics experts, even amidst creepy invasions, kept their scientific focus consistent.

This teleportation gate technology is excellent!

Once the Nine Cities Plan is complete, these nine giant cities will stand like isolated islands.

Though they offer protection to humanity, communication between them would be impossible.

If there’s any desire to communicate, one would have to cross territories shrouded by the bizarre.

In this journey, many evil spirits will inevitably be encountered.

It’s predictable that communication between the nine giant cities will be troublesome then.

But, the Liu Family’s teleportation gate technology can perfectly resolve this issue.

Once acquired, building teleportation gates between the Nine Cities will make parcel delivery, take-out orders so much more convenient.

After brief pleasantries, Liu An shifted his gaze to the chubby Xu Weili.

Being from tycoon families, naturally, they knew each other.

”Brother Xu, it seems you’re doing quite well here!”

”Later, I hope you’ll say a few good words on my behalf!” Liu An said to Xu Weili, cupping his hands in respect.

”Brother Liu, you’re too kind. I’m just a minor figure; I heard old friends were visiting, so I came by to see!”

”My words carry little weight, I’m afraid I might not be of much help!” Xu Weili chuckled and replied.

Subsequently, the negotiation among the group commenced.

This negotiation is a hundred, even a thousand times harder than the previous negotiation with Yang Jing.

This time, it’s truly a sky-high asking price with a down-to-earth counter offer.

The people in the meeting room continued their discussions from day to night, and even lunch was had in the meeting room.

After the Liu Family left the meeting room, their expressions were extremely unpleasant.

Obviously, this time they seem to have suffered a major loss in the negotiation.

After the Liu Family left, Lin Yuan and the others also exited the meeting room.

Compared to the Liu Family, although Lin Yuan’s expression was somewhat gloomy, it was much better.

”The Liu Family has quite some nerve! Actually aiming for the Guardian Demon Alloy!” Lin Yuan said in a low voice.

Today’s negotiation did not reach a consensus.

The Liu Family wants the Guardian Demon Alloy, while Lin Yuan and his team have their eyes on the opponent’s Teleportation Gate.

However, both items are crucially important to both parties.

Especially the Guardian Demon Alloy, which is critical to the Nine Cities Plan and can’t be decided solely by Peng City.

Although no substantial progress was made in today’s negotiation, the parties didn’t tear each other apart.

Lin Yuan did leave them a shred of hope for acquiring the Guardian Demon Alloy, and certainly, the Liu Family showed some sincerity too.

Official Shelter.

Underground Fortress.

Lin Yuan walked through the corridor of the underground fortress, heading straight to Yang Dingguo’s office.

The staff along the way greeted Lin Yuan with great respect and courtesy.

Currently, in Peng City, Lin Yuan’s prestige is second only to Yang Dingguo.

Yang Dingguo and Lin Yuan, civil and military leaders respectively, have indeed become the supporting pillars of Peng City.

”How’s the situation?” Seeing Lin Yuan, Yang Dingguo was the first to speak.

Lin Yuan furrowed his brows and said with dissatisfaction, ”Old Yang, you’re really something!”

”You’ve got quite a handle on diverting trouble! These capitalists are tough to deal with; they won’t move unless there’s profit in sight.”

”You’re asking me to catch a black wolf with bare hands, which is quite challenging!”

The Liu Family is tough to deal with, as expected.

Patriarch Liu is likely to become the next Ghost Leader; the people he sends will definitely not be fools.

If not for Liu Family’s tempting Teleportation Gate technology, Yang Dingguo would have driven them out early on and wouldn’t have Secretary Wang lead them to Lin Yuan.

”No progress, then no progress!”

”It’s just as expected, but it’s a pity. This Teleportation Gate technology might not be obtainable in the future.”

”After the Nine Cities are successfully constructed, this Teleportation Gate will be extremely important!” Yang Dingguo sighed involuntarily.

Lin Yuan picked up the teacup on the table, took a sip, and said to Yang Dingguo, ”The Liu Family’s goal is the Guardian Demon Alloy. If we’re willing to hand over its formula, they’re willing to exchange it for the Teleportation Gate technology.”

”If the value isn’t enough, they’re willing to add other things to the exchange.”

Although Yang Dingguo had guessed that the Liu Family might be after the Guardian Demon Alloy.

But hearing the confirmation from Lin Yuan, his heart couldn’t help but shudder.

The Guardian Demon Alloy isn’t something that can be given away.

Absolutely cannot be given!

Giving the Guardian Demon Alloy to the Liu Family undoubtedly aids the Deceitful King Faction in seizing territories.

As Yang Dingguo hesitated, Lin Yuan took out something from his pocket and threw it in front of Yang Dingguo.

The thing Lin Yuan threw was a black bronze gate model, only about the size of a palm.

”This...”

”What is this?” Yang Dingguo stared at the bronze gate model in his hand, having guessed its identity but still unsure.

Lin Yuan nodded, and said calmly, ”Don’t doubt it, it’s exactly what you’re thinking.”

”We didn’t manage to get a hold of Liu Family’s Teleportation Gate technology results, but we did get this thing.”

”This is Liu Family’s finished Teleportation Gate, but it can only be used once.”

Hearing this, Yang Dingguo became very excited.

He quickly sent for technical personnel from the research team to analyze and study the Teleportation Gate, hoping to crack its manufacturing method.

However, after a simple analysis, the technical personnel concluded.

The structure of this Teleportation Gate is very unstable, and if forcibly dismantled, it will self-destruct.

This news immediately crushed their hopes of replicating the design based on the model.

”It’s indeed a bait!”

”Deliberately giving us a Teleportation Gate to show us its benefits, thereby luring us into a transaction.”

”On the surface, offering a Teleportation Gate seems like a loss, but in truth, it’s them who are genuinely benefiting!”

”The Liu Family’s head has some amazing tactics!”

”If the Guardian Demon Alloy wasn’t so important, I might really consider trading with them.” Yang Dingguo couldn’t help but praise.

At this moment, Lin Yuan suddenly spoke, ”To acquire Teleportation Gate technology doesn’t necessarily require trading.”

”What do you mean?” Yang Dingguo asked, puzzled.

”Humph!” Lin Yuan snorted coldly, suggesting a simple and direct method: ”Destroy the Liu Family, and the Teleportation Gate technology will be ours.”

When negotiations fail, Lin Yuan absolutely doesn’t shy away from taking it by force.

Robbing a financial clan’s possessions is something Lin Yuan wouldn’t feel guilty about at all.