135: Chapter 135 The Conditions of Gambler Number Two

In the Divine Domain, all resources have value.

Even a corpse of a Divine Being, if put up for sale, would have many people willing to spend resources to purchase it, let alone an Intermediate God.

Compared to an Intermediate God in their prime, an Intermediate God who is heavily injured or bankrupt actually attracts more attention from dark forces.

Special resources like god-extinguishing ships and True God Spirit Puppets all depend on the "cooperation" of Intermediate Gods for their creation.

Every decade or so, some injured or bankrupt Intermediate Gods inexplicably disappear from people's sight.

Some, forced by pressure, have no choice but to go down the wrong path, becoming hunters in the shadows, specifically lying in ambush for Lower Gods or even Intermediate Gods.

While others end up becoming raw Materials for refining special resources like True God Spirit Puppets.

No one wishes to become raw Materials for some type of resource one day. Therefore, Intermediate Gods who are heavily injured like Commander Zhou Huai, or who have gone bankrupt for some reason,

often huddle together for warmth. If they were to encounter misfortune one day, at least there would be some people who could help send a message to the outside world.

Commander Zhou Huai only came into contact with this special circle several months after being heavily injured. Although he wasn't very active on a daily basis, he still had a few friends with whom he had a decent relationship.

At this moment, besides feeling relieved, a trace of discomfort that even he himself hadn't noticed faintly emerged in his heart.

To put it in modern terms: He fears his brother's suffering, but fears his brother's success even more.

He didn't accept Lin Xiao's olive branch, but he couldn't guarantee that others wouldn't. What if someone suddenly started doing well because of this unknown entity on the other side?

Besides feeling happy for them, he would more likely feel jealous. Of course, he certainly wouldn't admit that.

However, he had already taken the benefits. If he were to refuse this not-too-excessive request, it would somewhat give off the image of someone who takes money but doesn't do the work.

After hesitating for a moment, Commander Zhou Huai finally gave Lin Xiao a positive reply.

"I can try to help you contact them, but as for whether they will come, I cannot guarantee it. Additionally, I will explain your situation to them. Don't expect to use my name to swindle them."

Seeing the reply, a happy smile appeared on Lin Xiao's face. As long as he could pull people in, even if it were just one, it would be good.

He didn't know how the Intermediate God on the other side made contact, but a full fifteen minutes passed. Just as Lin Xiao was wondering if the other party had only agreed verbally but was actually stalling,

a few notifications suddenly popped up in the group.

"Member No. 1 has initiated an external invitation. Do you agree?"

It was either complete silence or three notifications at once. Lin Xiao hurriedly approved the invitations in his capacity as the group owner.

Soon, three new members—No. 2, No. 3, and No. 4—appeared in the group.

"No. 4: I heard from No. 1 that the Group Owner is someone who likes making friends. As it happens, I am also someone who loves making friends. Since this is our first meeting, I wonder if the Group Owner has any gesture of welcome?"

"No. 2: I don't care about any welcome gifts. No. 1 mentioned before that if we are willing to become your subordinates, you will help us solve our current troubles. I just want to ask one thing: is this true? Even if the cost is high, can you help us solve it completely?"

"No. 3: Hey No. 2, you haven't lost your head again, have you? You're actually planning to sell yourself this time? Do you know what this guy's background is? What if this kid has malicious intentions? I don't want to see you on some True God Spirit Puppet one day."

"No. 2: I have my own sense of proportion regarding my own affairs. Even if I sign a contract, I will still add some terms. You don't need to worry about me. Can you do it or not? Group Owner, give me a straight answer."

Watching their chat, Lin Xiao knew that these people should know each other. Perhaps, besides this secret group of his, the four of them might even be in the same smaller group.

Regarding No. 2's question, Lin Xiao naturally welcomed it with both hands. He was currently like the king paying a thousand gold for a horse's bones; even if it cost a greater price, he had to establish his reputation first.

"Just as I promised No. 1 before, as long as you are willing to become my subordinates, I will naturally spend resources to solve your current troubles. However, we must get some things straight first. Becoming a subordinate is not just something you say; you must sign a Death Contract with me. If you, No. 2, can accept that, then we can discuss it in private."

The No. 2 on the other side seemed to be an impatient person. The moment Lin Xiao finished replying, his response immediately appeared in the group chat.

"No. 2: In my situation, a Death Contract is naturally expected. As for discussing in private, forget it. Let's say what we have to say in front of everyone. My current trouble requires 3.5 billion divine power points to be completely solved. Additionally, I need an extra 1.5 billion divine power points. Give me some more time, at most no more than three months. If I fail this time, my life is yours. Conversely, if I succeed, I will pay you back 5.5 billion divine power points, including principal and interest! How about it?"

Lin Xiao naturally wasn't clear about the specific situation of Intermediate Gods. Seeing this request from the other party, his expression became puzzled.

But he couldn't ask openly. What if this situation was common knowledge among Intermediate Gods? If he asked, wouldn't he expose his own low strength?

Just as he was pondering how to answer without revealing any flaws, the other party, seeing that he hadn't replied for a while, seemed to get anxious as well.

"I have absolute inside information this time! As long as these 1.5 billion in resources are successfully transported to the Xuanqing Star Domain, they will immediately multiply several times over! I have made full preparations this time, and there will absolutely be no slip-ups! In just three months, you can steadily earn 500 million divine power points; isn't that enough? Even if I unfortunately fail again this time, Group Owner, you will still gain an Intermediate God subordinate. No matter how you calculate this deal, you won't lose out."

This time, Lin Xiao roughly understood, and at the same time, this made him feel a trace of surprise. He hadn't expected that even with the Federation network being so advanced, there would still be such primitive merchant caravans.

To put it plainly, it's just the old routine of buying low and selling high, but isn't this profit margin a bit too terrifying? Three months, and a 1.5 billion investment can earn several times the return.

With such a high rate of return, if someone said there was no danger involved, he wouldn't believe it even if he were beaten to death. The other party was completely using his money to gamble for their own future.

If they win, all crises are resolved, and there might even be significant profits. If they lose, at worst, they become his subordinate, and they would likely stubbornly hold onto certain conditions regarding the contract.

Is this person really treating him like a sucker?

Thinking this through, Lin Xiao shook his head, a look of displeasure appearing on his face.

Even if the other party was an Intermediate God he urgently needed, he didn't want a gambler. This was too unstable!

Corrupting the atmosphere of his subordinates was one thing, but the most important thing was that the other party might very well betray him for short-term immediate benefits.

Don't talk about Death Contracts or whatever; this kind of gambler who can bet everything for profit—when the profit is large enough, they would be willing to take a gamble even knowing it means death.

For a gambler, they only care if the chips to be won in this round are rich enough! As for what happens if they lose? That simply isn't within a gambler's scope of consideration!

Even if the probability of losing this round is as high as 95%, but winning would yield dozens or hundreds of times the return, they would still be willing to gamble for that 5% probability!

"I'm very sorry, No. 2, but I cannot agree to your conditions. I only help those who truly need help. As for debt... that is not within the scope of my help."

Gamblers are not worthy of sympathy!