174: Just Lin Chuan!

The others did not know the many twists and turns in Terao's mind.

Su Jiu didn't know either.

He simply followed Terao's question and loudly replied, "I have an idea here that everyone can discuss to see if it's suitable."

"Just now, I heard someone use taxation as an analogy. I personally think it's quite reasonable."

"But, even if it's taxation, it's only after the taxpayer earns money that they pay taxes, isn't it?"

"We can't say that because we predict you'll earn a million today, we'll make you pay the tax on that million in advance."

"So, for this Secret Realm guide, I think we can do it this way—the Secret Realm guide will be provided to us by Big Shot Lin Chuan first."

"After we come out of the Secret Realm, we'll pay based on each person's gains; those who gained a lot pay more, and those who gained little pay less."

"This way, we can also save a sum of money for the preparation work before the Secret Realm."

"Only with sufficient preparation can we better avoid dangers and gain more in the Secret Realm?"

"What do you all think?"

Many people were willing to accept this plan.

Although the stronger ones would still pay more, the payment time was shifted from before entering the Secret Realm to after the Secret Realm ended.

This way, many uncertain factors could be avoided!

If the strong truly gained a lot, paying a bit more would also show their strength.

It was like before the apocalypse when some people deliberately flaunted how much tax they paid to imply how much they earned.

And the weaker ones, naturally, would be even less opposed to this plan.

Thus, Su Jiu's plan instantly gained the support of most people!

However, there was one person whose face was the darkest!

Of course, it was Terao!

It sounded nice, called post-payment.

But the risks involved were borne by Terao alone!

What if all these people died in the Secret Realm?

Or what if these people reneged on their debts afterward?

Terao immediately suggested that everyone sign a contract.

But as soon as signing a contract was mentioned, Su Jiu stood up again to object, stating that so many people signing contracts would incur a large extra cost and was completely unnecessary.

The others present immediately expressed their agreement, speaking up one after another:

"Most of us here are influential figures; does Big Shot Lin Chuan really think we'd default on our debts?"

"Exactly! Whether we're here to conquer the World Boss or enter the Secret Realm to contend for World Sovereignty, it's all for righteousness, for the whole world! Are we such chivalrous individuals, yet Big Shot Lin Chuan sees us as those profit-driven, treacherous villains?"

At this moment, it was the crowd's turn to be impassioned!

Their expressions were filled with righteous indignation.

Lin Chuan, who had been watching the drama from Table 1, felt as if he saw the light of righteousness shining down on their heads.

He was amused and popped a piece of gum into his mouth.

Terao was showered with compliments by everyone, pushed to a height from which he couldn't back down!

His heart was bleeding!

He cursed all these people in his heart: It's the apocalypse! And you're still trying to morally blackmail me? Do you think I don't know whether you're villains or gentlemen?!!!

But these words, he only dared to curse in his heart, not daring to truly show them.

Against these hundreds of people, Terao also dared not use force to intimidate them, as he had done with Jiao Zhengqing's group before.

On one hand, there were more people this time, and they were stronger.

On the other hand, Lin Chuan was also here!

Terao wasn't stupid.

He already knew that Lin Chuan's purpose in coming this time was to recruit people to enter the World Sovereignty Secret Realm!

Even Lin Chuan needed to recruit people.

In his heart, like Lin Chuan, he wanted to win World Sovereignty for his own world.

So, all these people were useful, and Terao really couldn't afford to offend them to death.

Just as Terao was being morally blackmailed and somewhat cornered.

Lin Chuan suddenly spoke.

He didn't need to loudly stop others like Terao did.

He just sat up slightly.

Instantly, the entire conference room spontaneously quieted down.

All eyes fell on him.

However, Lin Chuan didn't say anything particularly constructive.

His tone wasn't as impassioned or grandiose as the others'.

His aura was a bit lazy; he looked as if he had grown impatient from listening and finally spoke:

"If you keep arguing like this, I'm afraid you'll argue until tomorrow and still won't reach a consensus."

Terao frowned slightly, looking at Lin Chuan.

Lin Chuan also looked at Terao, saying generously, "If you ask me, I agree with the suggestion from the young man at Table 18 just now."

As soon as he said this, he instantly gained the favor of everyone present.

After all, in everyone's eyes, the one who would gain the most in this World Sovereignty Secret Realm was very likely Lin Chuan!

In other words, by agreeing to Su Jiu's suggestion, he might end up paying the greatest price!

Since even he, the strongest, agreed, others naturally wouldn't object anymore.

The only obstacle now lay with Terao.

Lin Chuan then said to Terao, "However, Big Shot Lin Chuan's concerns are not unfounded. How about this, to end the meeting as soon as possible and enter the Secret Realm, I will pay my share of the price in advance, Terao, what do you think?"

These words of his were quite effective in gaining goodwill!

Not only did he appease the crowd, but he also went to appease Terao!

His goal, it seemed, was merely for both sides to reach an agreement and enter the Secret Realm together.

At this moment, Lin Chuan's entire image became radiant.

As if he was truly the great hero who served his country and people!

Terao, however, frowned slightly; he didn't think Lin Chuan would be so kind.

So he asked, "What exactly do you mean by 'price'?"

Lin Chuan said indifferently, "A guide like this is actually very difficult to measure in value. So the price I pay is also a guide. The specifics are not suitable for detailed discussion in public; let's add each other as friends and chat privately."

So, Terao proactively came over and shook Lin Chuan's hand, adding each other as friends.

Originally, in Lin Chuan's plan, this step would have allowed him to Copy Terao's Talent very naturally.

Unfortunately, he had Copied Yin Xi's SS-level talent and temporarily couldn't Copy Terao's Talent.

So, they simply added each other as friends.

The moment they became friends, Terao received a private message from Lin Chuan, a very brief sentence—

[Guide to obtaining the black treasure box.]

Looking at these words, Terao's pupils suddenly contracted, and he sharply looked at Lin Chuan.

After a moment of silence, he said in a deep voice, "How do I know if your so-called guide is real or fake?"

Lin Chuan appeared very calm, his tone quite casual: "How about this, we can adjourn the meeting first. Everyone, you have two hours to prepare for this Secret Realm journey."

"And Terao, you can use these two hours to experiment according to the guide I gave you."

"If you successfully confirm that my guide is effective, then in two hours, you will publicly announce the World Sovereignty Secret Realm guide, and we will immediately depart for the Secret Realm."

After Lin Chuan finished speaking, Terao subconsciously retorted, "What if your guide is wrong?"

Lin Chuan chuckled softly.

Terao instantly knew he had made a foolish mistake.

Since Lin Chuan dared to propose such a plan, it almost confirmed that the guide he provided was likely real.

Otherwise, it would be a pure waste of time.

Terao pondered for a moment, then readily nodded, "Alright! Then as Big Shot Lin Chuan said, the meeting is adjourned now! In two hours, at 2 PM, I will publicly announce the World Sovereignty Secret Realm guide right here on time!"

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