384: Chapter 384 Did you give it to me?

At the same time, many teams within the Modu Military Department had received mutated beasts. These teams occupied crucial posts, and it could be said that their strength had been bolstered to the extreme.

The secretary was currently standing beside King Fenghai, reporting on the situation.

"King Fenghai, these mutated beasts have all been distributed to the key positions. Now, the power within the entire Modu Barrier can be said to have risen by a whole level!"

"This time, with these mutated beasts and the mineral vein, I feel that before long, our Modu Barrier will become the strongest among the core Barriers of all the war zones."

"..."

The secretary spoke with pride on his face, followed by a sense of gratitude.

Originally, while the Modu Barrier was decent among the core Barriers of the major war zones, its comprehensive strength had not yet reached such heights.

Now, ever since Ye Qing arrived at the Modu Barrier, its power and reputation had been continuously rising, reaching a terrifying level.

King Fenghai nodded as he listened, pride showing on his face, though he soon began to feel the sting in his wallet. After all, Ye Qing hadn't given him these mutated beasts for free; he had paid quite a lot of crystal cores.

However, being able to achieve such a result was not bad at all.

In this current era, wealth was a mere external possession. Only strength was king. With strength, wouldn't the crystal cores of these mutated beasts be easily obtained?

Meanwhile.

Outside.

Joseph walked toward King Fenghai's location, his mind heavy with concerns.

Along the way, Joseph looked at the mutated beasts within the Modu Military Department, his face filled with shock. The current Modu Military Department was truly extraordinary to have integrated so many powerful mutated beasts.

Since there were so many powerful beasts in the Modu Military Department, there must be even more throughout the rest of the Barrier.

He didn't dare imagine what kind of sight he would see if he toured the entire Modu Barrier.

However, none of that was his concern. He was here to ask King Fenghai for advice. After all, he had heard that King Fenghai's two nieces had already entered a Contract with Ye Qing.

Since Sophia had previously proposed that idea to him, he naturally had to do his best. If Ye Qing really formed a Contract with Sophia, she would transform from a Wasted Artifact Spirit into a powerful one.

That would be a great thing for him and the entire Family. After all, it wasn't just about Sophia changing from a Wasted Artifact Spirit to a powerful one; it was about establishing a connection with Ye Qing.

Which of the families that had connected with Ye Qing wasn't making a fortune now? Even King Fenghai had gained a lot of benefits.

He thought about it, and as he considered Ye Qing's strength, his heart began to race with excitement.

He quickened his pace and walked toward the room.

A knock on the door...

The secretary heard it and came to open the door. Seeing it was Joseph, he asked, "You are..."

After a brief word, Joseph looked toward King Fenghai. King Fenghai was also startled. Why was this old fellow here now?

Nevertheless, he put down the documents in his hand. He knew that Joseph wouldn't visit without a good reason.

"What's the matter?"

"There's something I want you to help me with, to give me some advice."

Hmm?

King Fenghai looked puzzled upon hearing his words.

What kind of thing, what kind of matter would require advice?

Hearing Joseph's request, the secretary immediately headed out. "King Fenghai, Joseph, you two chat. I'll take my leave first..."

The secretary then closed the door.

King Fenghai then looked at Joseph, his face full of suspicion. "You've come here all mysteriously. What's wrong? Is there something urgent? You don't want a few mutated beasts too, do you? Let me tell you, I bought these beasts. If you want some, you'll have to pay a price. I'm very short on money right now; I can't give them to you for free."

Joseph: "..."

You person, you really are as sly as a dog!

Joseph waved his hand and said irritably, "Is that how you see me? I'm truly here to ask you something this time."

"My daughter, Sophia, mentioned something to me not long ago. She said she wants to form a Contract with Ye Qing."

Huh?!

King Fenghai was stunned. Sophia wants to form a Contract with Ye Qing?

King Fenghai considered Sophia's conditions. She was sweet-looking and was a Wasted Artifact Spirit, which fit Ye Qing's criteria for Contract partners. Furthermore, Sophia's father was a King-level Expert. If a connection could be established, it would also benefit the growth of Ye Qing's influence.

"Was this Sophia's idea, or yours?"

King Fenghai inquired.

Joseph: "..."

"You... it's definitely Sophia's idea. How could I be so low-handed..."

These words reached King Fenghai's ears, making him freeze for a moment before he flared up with anger.

Who are you talking about?!

You fellow, who are you calling low-handed!

King Fenghai remembered how, after learning Jing Yao had undergone Ancestral Return and become a powerful Artifact Spirit through her Contract with Ye Qing, he had specifically sent Jing Yue to find Jing Yao, ultimately facilitating that union.

In that case, wasn't this guy talking about him?

"Who are you talking about?!"

His words carried an interrogative tone.

Gah?!

Joseph looked at King Fenghai's angry state and frowned. "You guy, I wasn't even talking about you. Why are you so worked up? I'm just saying, this is Sophia's idea."

These words snapped King Fenghai back to reality. After all, Joseph didn't know about those things. He had just been triggered, which was why he got so excited. It felt a bit like he was exposing himself.

In an instant, King Fenghai became rather embarrassed.

The atmosphere fell into silence.

Watching this, Joseph felt something wasn't quite right. Could it be that this guy...

Aha!

So the one who used low-handed methods was him!

No wonder he was so agitated!

"Hurry up and give me some advice. Tell me how it actually is."

"I don't know how to bring it up."

"Sigh, just find an opportunity to talk to Ye Qing. After all, the decision-making power for this matter is in Ye Qing's hands. If he wants to form a Contract, he won't refuse."

Then, King Fenghai thought of something.

"Seeking a Contract with Ye Qing is like marrying off a daughter, isn't it? You might not know, but in our Huaxia, marrying off a daughter requires a dowry, and a very heavy one at that. So, if you bring out more of your Family assets, Ye Qing will be more willing to form a Contract with Sophia."

King Fenghai spoke with a smile on his face.

He sounded very sincere.

Hiss...

Joseph was taken aback, then asked in return, "Then did you give Ye Qing a dowry?"