629: Chapter 629: Tactical Hibernation

Of course, the best way to persuade the Maya was to tell them that the Moni People still existed and were everywhere.

However, this reason couldn't be openly discussed, so Oriental Chen could only try to persuade them earnestly.

In the end, the Maya High Priest only agreed to establish an underground survival base for emergencies. He did not adopt the suggestion of establishing another fully enclosed underground base.

"Mr. Dongfang, the Laventa Clan has no cowards; they will not live ignominiously in a cave. I appreciate your kindness, but I regret that I cannot comply," the High Priest refused.

"Mr. High Priest, this is not an act of cowardice, but a tactical Hibernation. The purpose is to accumulate strength and find an opportunity to deliver a fatal blow to the enemy," Oriental Chen persisted.

He couldn't give up; the shimmering zhen crystal was beckoning him.

These zhen crystals had to be acquired; they were only safe in his hands.

"When Mordo was not destroyed, the Laventa Clan did not fear death. Now that it has perished, what is there to fear?" The High Priest was ready to die, impervious to persuasion.

"Didn't you prophesy before that even if Mordo was eliminated, humanity's fate wouldn't change? This shows that our enemy is still out there, and they are more hidden and more dangerous."

"Then all the more reason not to hide."

"..."

This was the first time Oriental Chen had tried so hard to persuade someone, only to fail.

Since persuasion didn't work, he had to resort to a trick.

"Mr. High Priest, if you are willing to enter an underground base and seal yourself inside, I can offer something in exchange."

"Mr. Dongfang, thank you for your concern. This old man's life is not long; there's no need for such a fuss."

It turned out the High Priest thought Oriental Chen was suggesting he build an enclosed base to protect his safety.

"I can also include a mind detector," Oriental Chen directly threw out his trump card.

"What did you say? A mind detector? Do you have the technology to build a mind detector?" The High Priest's eyes widened.

This was an exclusive skill of their Laventa Clan, a skill that had long been lost.

"That's right. Mr. High Priest, as long as you agree to build an underground enclosed base and seal yourself within it, I can include the mind detector construction technology," Oriental Chen replied.

"Good! I agree!" The High Priest said without hesitation.

Compared to being a coward, restoring the Laventa Clan's inherited skills was the priority.

After reaching an agreement with the High Priest, the next person was Te Chars.

Te Chars originally wanted to trade with Oriental Chen, so building an additional base was irrelevant to him.

The key issue was being sealed in the base, which made things a bit difficult.

"Mr. Dongfang, why must we be sealed in the base? Is it really necessary?"

"You should consider this matter yourself. I can only say that whether you are willing or not, you will face this step in the future," Oriental Chen replied.

"I'd like to ask, if I don't agree to be sealed in the base, can the warship transaction still proceed?" Te Chars asked.

Oriental Chen could have pressured him, telling him that if he didn't accept the suggestion, cooperation would be terminated.

However, forcing something wouldn't yield good results.

He should control his own destiny.

"The warship transaction will not be affected," Oriental Chen replied.

"Okay, I understand. I need to consider this matter and will get back to you later," Te Chars breathed a sigh of relief.

"Alright."

After ending the call, he immediately contacted the last target: Olos Country.

When Valetov heard that another base was to be built for him, he readily agreed.

As for being enclosed or not, he didn't care.

Enclosed was even better; enclosed was safer.

After a round of negotiations, the confirmed allies were China, Maya, and Olos.

Time waits for no one; they got to work immediately.

Currently, China's Lop Nur enclosed base was already undergoing orderly expansion.

The next step was to finalize the construction location, specifications, and price of the bases with the remaining two countries.

After everything was settled, Zhang Yuankui led the warships and began deploying the Bee Queen.

Six days passed in a flash.

February 10, 2057 AD.

This day was the busiest.

First, today was the day to deliver goods to the Okshung Federation.

Twenty-seven brand-new warships departed from the Batuo City Main Base early in the morning, flying towards the Oros-Okexiong border.

Valetov had already arrived at the transaction location early.

10:00 AM.

"General Valetov, I am here on Mr. Dongfang's orders to deliver the goods," Zhang Yuankui said.

"Thank you very much. Ulan Neutral Zone's reputation is excellent!" The mech Valetov was piloting gave a thumbs up.

"General Valetov, are the crystals ready?" Zhang Yuankui didn't waste time on pleasantries.

"Of course!"

At Valetov's command, the warship dragged over several large boxes.

Zhang Yuankui opened them and carefully verified the contents.

Oriental Chen, through his Digital Eye, was also carefully inspecting the goods.