158: Damn, they are all old foxes. Fortunately, I can restart in time!

In Qing City, within the Liu Family’s main hall, which was decorated with the style of a Military System Cultivator.

On the guest seat, Tang Gao awkwardly took a sip of spiritual tea, then timidly put the cup down and scooted his chair closer to Li Nezha, who was playing a game.

Li Nezha, bumped by the chair, made a mistake in his operation, and his game character died on the spot. He glared at Tang Gao angrily, “What are you crowding for, kid!”

Tang Gao gave an awkward smile, “Isn’t it a bit cold in the room?”

Li Nezha sighed helplessly, watching his base explode. He put away his phone and looked at Liu Town, who was on the main seat, glaring with eyes wide open, emitting Killing Intent from his entire body:

“You’re hundreds of years old. Why are you bickering with a child?”

Liu Town’s anger and Killing Intent echoed through the hall. If Li Nezha hadn’t been present, Liu Town would have already beaten Tang Gao severely.

He had seen mischievous people, but never one so ruthless as to directly write a report letter about himself within the Military System.

It sent him to the Holy Land for a long time. If this kid hadn’t dragged Li Nezha to write a letter of understanding and a guarantee, he might still be locked up for much longer.

Liu Town laughed in anger, “What if it was you who was locked up for half a month?”

Li Nezha laughed, “If the one who wrote the report letter doesn’t end up in the hospital, my last name isn’t Li.”

Tang Gao covered his face, “Teacher, whose side are you on?”

Li Nezha rolled his eyes, “Alright, kid, get to the point. Why did you make me go through so much trouble to get him out?”

Liu Town indeed needed some time to calm his mind. After all, such a big incident had occurred, and if the Business Alliance hadn’t covered it up with compensation in the end, he would have been so angry he’d go chop down those people on Commercial Street.

Tang Gao straightened his face, “I want to initiate some cooperation with the Qing City Liu Family. I want the Liu Family to replace the functions and output value of the Qing City Three-Leaf Clover Group Branch.”

Liu Town rubbed his temples, “If I didn’t know you had a Stick Figure Great Power behind you, I’d think you were joking. Is this a political mission, a military mission, or a private decree from this Stick Figure Great Power?”

Tang Gao paused, “Is there a difference?”

Liu Town pondered for a moment and explained, “If it’s a political mission, then this matter is very simple to handle. Even if the Three-Leaf Clover Group doesn’t want to withdraw, they’ll have to.

If it’s a military mission, the difficulty is moderate. Betting our Liu Family’s foundation, it’s not impossible to tackle.

If it’s a private decree, the difficulty is very high. Our Liu Family is involved in the Medicinal Pill industry, but not deeply.”

A political mission can leverage power, a military mission can apply moderate suppression, but a private one… the Wei Family isn’t to be trifled with either.

Tang Gao showed a thoughtful expression, “If we solve the technical problems and provide you with three years’ worth of Medicinal Pill reserves, giving you three years to resolve this matter, how much can you handle?”

Liu Town frowned and slowly said, “There are two difficulties. Without dealing with Wei Qiang, we cannot target their Medicinal Pill industry. Without resolving the Wei Family’s problem, we cannot replace their Family’s function.

The second difficulty is that the responsible Family behind the Wei Family, for the Three-Leaf Clover Group, is the Zhao Family from Capital Yang City.

This Zhao Family is a major overlord in Yang City, and is even connected to the Dan Emperor among the Human Emperors.

With a Stick Figure Great Power assisting us, we would dare to offend the Wei Family. But the Three-Leaf Clover Group’s retaliation… that’s difficult to handle.”

Tang Gao showed a pensive expression, “Are you saying that if we eradicate the Qing City Three-Leaf Clover Group, their headquarters will inevitably try to come and seek revenge?”

Liu Town nodded, “Yes. Destroying a Liang City Branch and losing a direct descendant, the Zhao Family can tolerate it. Losing a piece of meat, they can accept that.

But losing a Qing City Branch, whose output value ranks in the middle nationwide, that’s like losing both flesh and sinew. They absolutely cannot tolerate such a huge loss.

Even if there are three Eight-Order Great Powers openly guarding it, the Zhao Family still couldn’t tolerate it.

Qing City is the core city of Mountain State, and also the lifeline of its core transportation. Once a problem arises here, the other Three-Leaf Clover Groups in Mountain State will inevitably begin to gradually weaken.

At that time, I’m afraid the Zhao Family will use the livelihood of the people to threaten Mountain State, making us pay an even greater price.”

Tang Gao felt his scalp tingle, realizing the seriousness of the problem. Only then did he understand why this main quest was seven-star.

Goodness, the current problem alone is seven-star. After solving this, a series of high-difficulty tasks will definitely follow.

Tang Gao was still indignant, “What if I produce evidence of their collusion with the Yao Race?”

Why should such a thing be tolerated!

Liu Town looked at the young man before him, seeing his passion, and a hint of appreciation flashed in his eyes. He sincerely explained to him:

“Child, that’s not how the accounts are settled. The higher-ups, of course, know what they’re doing, but they are indeed involved in people’s livelihoods and serve the people’s livelihoods, and they haven’t crossed our bottom line.

In the short term, we can’t find a better alternative, do you understand?

External troubles and internal strife—the Xia Dynasty is currently facing a more severe national destiny calamity. The Three-Leaf Clover Group’s trivial matters are not that we can’t solve them, but that solving them would lead to a greater price and trigger more serious problems.”

Very naive and passionate, but also very simple, not knowing how deep the water is here.

Liu Town did not wait for Tang Gao to speak, and patiently explained, “You see, the water here is this deep. The Stick Figure Great Power is unwilling to come forward and solve this problem precisely because these matters are intertwined. We can only treat the symptoms, not the root cause.”

Tang Gao looked at Liu Town, his expression grave, “Are you advising me to give up?”

Liu Town looked at him seriously, “Child, I’m not advising you to give up. I hope you can understand that the Stick Figure Great Power is a very strong backing, but don’t sacrifice your life for it.

Before you cross a certain line, he can protect you for a lifetime.

Once you cross the line, he can only protect you for a moment.”

Ultimately, everything boils down to a matter of strength.

Tang Gao’s current strength was too weak, and the Stick Figure Great Power behind him was unwilling to come out and endorse him.

The Qing City Wei Family could be touched.

But the Wei Family’s master, the Zhao Family, was difficult to deal with.

Tang Gao saw Liu Town’s apprehension, took a deep breath, and played his trump card: “I will deal with Wei Qiang and the Wei Family, provide better Medicinal Pill technology than the Three-Leaf Clover Group, plus three years of Medicinal Pill reserves for Qing City. Can your Liu Family take on this task?”

The atmosphere in the room solidified.

Liu Town chuckled twice, “You really don’t know how to negotiate, kid. Find some time to learn bargaining at the market.”

Tang Gao rolled his eyes, “If you’re unwilling to do it, I can find another Family.”

Liu Town looked at him speechlessly, and waved his hand towards outside the hall: “...I’ve said so much, and you really haven’t listened to a single word, kid. I’m telling you to be careful not to cross the line, lest I have to burn incense at your grave next year.

While you were talking, I’ve already had someone draft the contract, and I’ve already found a solution for you.”

A pure beauty walked in gracefully, holding a contract. A faint fragrance wafted around her, and with an elegant smile, she placed the contract in front of Tang Gao.

Tang Gao picked it up and glanced at it, feeling a little helpless, realizing the gap between himself and these old foxes.

They understood how to play with rhythm and human psychology.

Goodness, playing hard to get with me, are you?

“Besides the conditions mentioned above, as long as you can convince the Liang City Liu Family, and the Military System represented by General Liu, to participate, this weight will be enough to take this cake.

You, representing the Stick Figure Great Power, will take thirty percent of the profits, and the remaining seventy percent will be split among our Families.

When major events occur, we will still need to ask the Stick Figure Great Power behind you to show his hand.

You don’t need to worry about the other troubles. The monthly profit will be transferred to your card.

I can personally handle this matter.”

Tang Gao complained, “You hand the difficult problems to me, and you all get to enjoy the benefits?”

Liu Town rolled his eyes, “You’re joking. If we really encounter a major problem that even an Eight-Order Great Power can’t solve, we’re all just waiting to die. Besides clinging to a powerful figure, what else can we do?

Working for a big shot, we can’t even sacrifice our lives, can we?

Kid, I’ve already solved most of the problems for you. If you can’t even handle this small difficulty, how can I dare to get involved?”

Tang Gao was annoyed by this manipulation of the rhythm and raised an eyebrow, “Forty percent. I’ll solve the Wei Family, provide the technology, and I want forty percent of the profits.”

Liu Town nodded decisively, “Alright, forty percent then. Conditions remain unchanged.”

This was the pre-allocated profit margin.

Tang Gao: “…”

Damn it, they’re all old foxes!

Good thing I can restart time.

Time Reincarnation, activate!

Just you wait, old man. See how I deal with you after I get the perfect strategy!

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Thank you all for the gifts, they’re very powerful!

I really like the Great Health God certification and such, but you don’t have to spend too much.

Generating power with love is good enough!

Of course, rich second-generations are free to do as they please. Forget God certification, I can even handle being the King of Gifts!