372: Chapter 16 is incomparable.

A moment later, Meng Li left the Tianxia Group building and headed to the Lu Bei District office building of the Na Du Tong Company.

The phone call earlier had been from Xu San, saying he had something to discuss with him.

When he arrived at Xu San's office, he found Xu Si, Feng Baobao, and Zhang Chulan were all there.

After a brief greeting, Xu San asked Meng Li, "Are you free a month from now?"

Meng Li was taken aback, then said, "That's a month away, how can I be sure? What happened that you're booking my schedule a month in advance?"

Xu San said, "It's nothing, just that in a month, we'll have a major operation. Many people will likely be injured then, so I'd like you to lend a hand and help with the treatment. Of course, the appearance fee will follow the standard rate."

Meng Li suddenly realized, "Because of the Luotian Grand Ritual?"

"You know about it?" Xu San was somewhat surprised.

Meng Li nodded, "Feng Zheng Hao just told me."

As he spoke, he also mentioned the matter of being targeted by Wang Ai and Lü Ci.

The purpose of mentioning this was simple: he hoped to use the company through Xu San and Xu Si to keep Wang Ai and Lü Ci at bay.

It wasn't that he was afraid of the two, but rather he wanted to resolve the problem peacefully if possible. If a peaceful resolution wasn't achievable, he would try diplomacy before force; that way, if things really came to blows later, he would at least have reason on his side.

Reason first, then physics.

Even if things went too far then, he would have a legitimate justification.

Furthermore, so-called connections are meant to be used when needed like this.

Xu Si understood the implication and took the initiative to say, "I'll talk to the old man about this. He's joined the board of directors now, so he has some influence."

"Uncle Xu went to the headquarters?" Meng Li was slightly surprised.

In fact, given Xu Xiang's situation, he could have gone to the company headquarters long ago. Because he was personally invited to join by Chairman Zhao Fang Xu at the company's inception, he was a true founding figure with seniority and equally outstanding achievements.

The company's Temporary Workers system was proposed by Xu Xiang.

Its purpose was to provide cover for the ageless Feng Baobao, but after the system was implemented, it indeed brought many benefits to the company.

However, Xu Xiang couldn't leave Feng Baobao behind, so he resolutely gave up the opportunity to command from the upper levels and stayed on the front lines.

He hadn't expected him to change his mind now.

Xu San nodded, "He just went over recently."

"Wasn't he reluctant before? Why the sudden change of heart?" Meng Li asked with a smile.

Xu Si pointed to himself with his thumb, "In the Lu Bei District, I'm the boss now. Once I gave the word, he had to go whether he wanted to or not."

Meng Li curled his lip inwardly, not believing a word of it, but didn't press further.

Xu Si also knew when to stop and didn't continue bragging.

Bragging too much makes it easy to burst, and if his old man Xu Xiang found out, he might get a beating.

Therefore, he returned to the main topic, "The old man can indeed make Wang Ai and Lü Ci restrain themselves through the company, but those two old fogeys are not push-overs. They are members of The Ten Elders themselves, and the Wang and Lü families behind them are even more massive entities; there's no guarantee they won't play dirty."

"Unless necessary, you should still avoid contact with them."

"As for the Luotian Grand Ritual operation, don't get involved. Just provide us with some Medicinal Pills for emergencies."

"The price will follow the standard rate."

This move suited Meng Li's intentions perfectly, so he readily agreed, "Fine."

At this moment, Zhang Chulan suddenly raised his hand and said, "Um, can I ask how much this standard price is? And the appearance fee."

After returning from the Tianxia Society, thinking about how Meng Li could sell a single pill for a million, he felt envious. Recalling the contract he had signed with the company earlier, he found that the base salary written on it wasn't high, similar to an ordinary courier, and the bulk of the money came from appearance fees for executing missions.

Seeing Meng Li, Xu San, and Xu Si talking about this right now, Zhang Chulan couldn't help but want to find out for reference.

Xu Si saw through this little scheme at a glance and gave a light snort, "You'd better not ask about this."

"Why?" Zhang Chulan was puzzled.

It was only natural for a worker to care about their salary.

Xu Si said, "Because in this regard, there is no comparison between you and Meng Li. Asking is useless."

Zhang Chulan was a bit unhappy, "We're both outsiders, both working for the company, and effectively colleagues. How is there no comparison?"

Xu Si curled his lip and said, "Meng Li is not a company employee; providing treatment and Medicinal Pills is a partnership. You signed a contract; doing things for the company is called labor."

"In other words, while others are in Rome, you're just a beast of burden."

Zhang Chulan's expression froze.

While others are in Rome, you're just a beast of burden.

Hearing this brutally realistic metaphor, he felt as if his heart had been stabbed hard.

Xu Si's words continued, "The income Meng Li gets from providing a batch of Medicinal Pills to the company can match your normal salary for a hundred years."

"Tell me, is there a comparison?"

Zhang Chulan: "..."

He felt a pain in his heart, even a hint of despair.

The income from one partnership equals a hundred years of his salary... there truly was no comparison.

Forget it, he wouldn't ask anymore, or else knowing would only be more heartbreaking.

And Xu Si seemed to think of something. His gaze shifted between Meng Li and Zhang Chulan, then he put his arm around Zhang Chulan's shoulder and said with a smile, "If you really must compare yourself with this 'golden child' Meng Li, you can do it in the way of outsiders."

"Speaking of which, Meng Li's ability is similar to your trump card."

Zhang Chulan was stunned.

Similar to his trump card? Lightning Technique?

Then he could take a look and see if he could learn something or gain some inspiration; after all, the other party was a 'Genius.'

Meng Li's heart also stirred.

Although he had the Innate ability 'Calling Thunder and Generating Electricity,' he was equally interested in the Lightning Technique of the Celestial Masters Residence.

Not to mention Zhang Chulan also had the Golden Light Mantra and the Qi Source Flow.

For a moment, both were moved by Xu Si's suggestion.

Unexpectedly, Feng Baobao said, "No need to compare. Meng Li is even more fierce than me; Zhang Chulan can't beat him."

Hearing these words, Xu San, Xu Si, and Zhang Chulan were all shocked.

Xu San and Xu Si knew Meng Li's strength was great.

Because Xu Xiang had told them that the first time he met Meng Li, the other party was already an outsider with extreme talent, able to control his ability freely as soon as it awakened. And while the two hadn't seen Meng Li fight, they could glimpse his skill from his performance using electricity as needles to treat injuries and illnesses.

They just hadn't expected Meng Li to actually be stronger than Feng Baobao.

Even more surprised was Zhang Chulan.

He had fought Feng Baobao and knew her power well.

Whether it was the Golden Light Mantra or the Lightning Technique, as long as Feng Baobao was willing, it was all just a matter of one strike.

If it weren't for the fact that he truly couldn't beat her, he wouldn't be so obedient to Feng Baobao.

Now that Feng Baobao said Meng Li was even more powerful than her, Zhang Chulan didn't doubt it. Because through his understanding during this time, he knew Feng Baobao wouldn't lie.

But in this way, the only place where he might have won against this 'golden child' Meng Li was gone.

Dazzling performance as a child, eye-catching grades in school, extremely wealthy upon entering society, and still possessing overwhelming strength in the circle of outsiders.

Thinking of all this, Zhang Chulan felt that Meng Li was like a dazzling sun, and he could only live under his light, or even in his shadow.

At this time, Xu Si said, "That's fine too. It's a good chance for Meng Li to give Zhang Chulan some pointers."