376: Chapter 398 An Ke is too shrewd, isn't she?

Trump slightly raised his chin, a habitual gesture of his.

But he quickly realized such behavior was inappropriate in front of An Ke and hurriedly lowered his head a little.

"Even the former president of the Beacon has to be respectful to An Ke now, haha!"

In the Dragon Country High Command conference room, a minister laughed heartily.

Beside him, another high-ranking official joked, "Forget about others. Even we will have to yield a bit in front of this young man, An Ke, from now on."

None of the high-ranking officials present felt there was anything wrong with this statement.

Dragon Country's national fortune was forcefully reversed by An Ke, and it shot up like a rocket.

It could be said that An Ke single-handedly pulled the people of Dragon Country out of deep water and scorching fire.

What reason did these high-ranking officials have not to yield a bit?

Moreover, An Ke's current influence in Dragon Country was unprecedented, far surpassing that of the high-ranking officials present, even surpassing Elder Li...

They couldn't help but be respectful to An Ke.

Inside the live stream.

Trump smacked his lips, sounding somewhat helpless:

"I'm not clear on the specifics of what this black technology is."

"Why?" Kata frowned, not quite understanding.

Trump pondered for a moment before speaking: "The situation is rather special..."

"You'll understand when the time comes. In short, I can guarantee it's definitely a black technology core."

At that moment, a light chuckle from An Ke nearby came through:

"Trump, why not just say the place is extremely dangerous?"

Trump raised an eyebrow, looking at An Ke, who wore a half-smile.

For a moment, he fell into a long silence. After a while, he grinned and said:

"As expected of Mr. An Ke, truly a talented young man!"

Outside, in the Dragon Country High Command conference room.

The Foreign Affairs Director's eyes gleamed, "An Ke always manages to surprise us, haha!"

Beside him, some experts and scholars from various fields didn't understand what the Foreign Affairs Director meant.

Wasn't An Ke just having a simple exchange with Trump?

Was there anything remarkable about it?

Probably not, right?

"Heh!" The Commander on the far left curled the corner of his mouth and said:

"Haven't you noticed that old fox Trump has been skirting the main issue all along?"

"Trying to focus An Ke and Kata's attention solely on the black technology core?"

Xiao Liang didn't understand: "Isn't the focus of this negotiation the black technology core?"

Many experts and scholars nearby nodded in agreement.

They thought the same.

Wasn't the focus on the core? What else could it be?

At the head of the table, Elder Li said calmly:

"If you think that way, you've fallen right into that old fox Trump's trap."

"It seems the focus is on the core, but the real focus is on the transaction."

As Xiao Liang and the other experts still looked confused, Elder Li continued to explain:

"Do you think if Trump and his people could obtain this black technology core, they would have left it until now?"

"Of course not. They would definitely use this black technology core to enhance their own strength."

"The fact that they haven't taken it now indicates one thing: that place is very dangerous, and they cannot obtain the black technology core."

Xiao Liang and the other experts began to have a slight inkling of understanding.

Elder Li continued to enlighten them: "Since they can't get it, then this black technology core doesn't belong to them."

"They are using an item that doesn't belong to them to trade with An Ke. It's all benefit and no harm for them."

"And the reason Trump never mentioned the danger was to gain greater advantage in this transaction."

"However, An Ke saw through Trump's intentions and pointed it out directly. This way, he can lower the other party's demands in the transaction."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Liang and the other experts felt a sense of awe without fully comprehending the depth.

They hadn't expected that a seemingly ordinary conversation was actually a game of chess between the two sides.

If it were them, they'd probably focus entirely on the black technology core.

They'd likely agree to any trading conditions Trump proposed.

This young man, An Ke... is truly amazing!

Just as Elder Li and the Foreign Affairs Director had said.

Trump never mentioned the danger of the black technology core's location from start to finish.

It was all to gain more benefits from this transaction.

But now that An Ke had seen through it, Trump was utterly helpless, filled with silent complaints.

Why did Dragon Country produce such an outstanding young man?

He didn't act like a young man at all, but rather like an old fox who had been navigating political circles for years.

Too clever...

This time, Trump's condition for trading with An Ke was simple.

He wanted An Ke to attract the surrounding animals, then give them half an hour to complete the emerging Thousand Times Materialization conditions or achievement rewards.

Since the black technology core was just lying there and they couldn't get it anyway, they might as well exchange it for tangible benefits.

But now that An Ke had seen through it, after some back-and-forth, the half-hour was finally reduced to just ten minutes.

This timeframe was far from what Trump had hoped for.

With half an hour and their numerical advantage, they could have completed quite a few Thousand Times Materialization conditions.

Now, with only ten minutes, they'd be lucky to manage four or five at most...

Even though he wasn't very satisfied, Trump had no choice but to grit his teeth and agree.

There was no other way! Who asked this young man An Ke to be so decisive.

He gave Trump no room for negotiation. Ten minutes meant ten minutes.

If Trump didn't agree, An Ke would simply leave, not caring about that black technology core at all.

This war without smoke ended with Trump suffering a crushing defeat.

However, Trump remained optimistic and said to everyone:

"For the Thousand Times Materialization, we don't need to aim for the most stringent conditions. Materializing anything is fine."

"And try to complete achievement rewards as much as possible..."

achievement rewards, in the current context, were indeed not as direct as materializing resources or food.

But their advantage lay in being permanent buffs that could enhance everyone's combat power.

After all, they could improve physique, lifespan, and might even grant ability rewards.

"Mr. An." After finishing, Trump turned to An Ke respectfully and said:

"Since we've already conceded to ten minutes, you must first fulfill our condition next."

"Only after the condition is met will I take you to the location of the black technology core."

"No! Payment and delivery at the same time!" Kata was the first to refuse.

"How do we know if the black technology core you mentioned is real?"

"What if you're deceiving us?"

Trump was firm. "Mr. Kata, I swear to God, everything I say and do is true."

"I've conceded on all other conditions, but I absolutely will not budge on this one."

After all, what if, after he took An Ke and the others to the black technology core's location, An Ke simply turned hostile and reneged?

Given the strength An Ke possessed, once he turned hostile, none of them would be able to withstand it.

Kata wanted to say more, but An Ke raised his hand to stop him.

An Ke smiled easily and said, "Fine, Trump. I'll fulfill your condition first..."