Global Catastrophe: I Became the World Tree-Chapter 64 - Cant Stop Just Join_1
Chapter 64: Chapter 64 Can’t Stop, Just Join_1
Chapter 64: Chapter 64 Can’t Stop, Just Join_1
Chen Dalong answered the phone, and the first thing he said was, “Professor Xu, sorry, we can’t complete the task on your end anymore, and we’ll return the 1.5 million deposit to you in a couple of days.”
If it had been before, Chen Dalong would definitely have kept the deposit, but now he wants to continue moving up, especially to promote his military rank, so he can’t afford to fall out with these official institutions.
On the other end of the phone, Xu Liang silently listened before responding, “I understand, and I’ve heard your team lost seven members. I deeply apologize. As for the 1.5 million deposit, I am willing to offer it as compensation to their families.”
This time, it was Chen Dalong’s turn to be surprised, but he immediately nodded and said, “Alright, I thank you on behalf of those deceased brothers.”
“No need to thank me; it’s the least I can do. Besides, are you really not considering continuing the task? I’ve heard that your team can even hunt down Mutated Wild Boars ranked within the top 30 danger list.”
“How about we sign a new contract? As long as the ‘Life Essence’ is successfully researched, I am willing to pay you 20 million Huaxia Currency,” Xu Liang once again proposed a deal.
This afternoon, when he received this news, he was shocked, then worried all afternoon.
Based on his understanding of Chen Dalong’s character, there was an eight out of ten chance that the man would come knocking on his door, ready to negotiate compensation.
He was prepared to bleed a significant sum of money but to his surprise, Chen Dalong did not show up.
Then, through his own connections and after a series of inquiries, he came to understand the full details of the incident.
After that, he began to contact other security companies, hoping someone would take on the task.
But without exception, all of them refused.
Later, after talking to acquaintances, he learned that security companies usually would not accept tasks requiring them to venture deep into the forest, as they were too dangerous.
Security companies carrying out escort missions might also encounter attacks by Mutated Beings, but the situation was completely different.
Because if they were attacked, the battlefield would be on the highways where the terrain is open and conducive to their use of firearms.
Moreover, with vehicles as cover, the safety factor could be significantly increased.
But once deep in the forest, that was the domain of the Mutated Beings and the danger level would spike two or three times higher.
Of course, at the end of the day, it was because Xu Liang wasn’t offering enough money.
If he could offer not just 3 million, but 30 million Huaxia Currency, then inviting Star Shield Security Company, ranked first in Yang City, to undertake the task would be no issue.
Xu Liang had no choice but to make the rounds and eventually come back to Chen Dalong.
According to the information he had, Mad Dragon Security Company’s capabilities were not lacking in the slightest.
They could even hunt down Mutated Wild Boars.
And now that Chen Dalong had been promoted to Second Lieutenant and had purchased ten battle rifles, saying their strength had doubled was not an exaggeration at all.
More importantly, the other security companies required cash payments, but Chen’s company was the only one agreeing to sign a results-based contract.
According to his estimate, 20 million should be enough to tempt Chen Dalong. If that wasn’t sufficient, he was even willing to raise the offer to 30 million.
But what Xu Liang didn’t expect at all was that Chen Dalong did not hesitate in the slightest and outright refused the proposal.
“Sorry, Professor Xu, I absolutely will not take on the task, and you can try contacting other security companies,” Chen flatly declined.
“Can you tell me the reason why?” Xu Liang asked, unwilling to give up.
“I believe in fate. I’ve already fallen there twice. It’s a sign from the heavens for me not to go again,” Chen Dalong made up some excuse casually.
Xu Liang: “…”
Not knowing how to continue from there, Xu Liang awkwardly changed the subject, “Mr. Chen, I heard your security company took on the task of clearing the Yunyang Highway?”
“Professor Xu, you’re quite well-informed, aren’t you!” Chen Dalong teased, but did not bite.
“Ahem! Then the main area you’re focusing on clearing must be the Donglin Mountain Range, right!”
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“There are also many Mutated Plants in the Donglin Mountain Range, and I hope you can bring some back for me. I’m not asking for much, just any that are over 50 meters tall.”
“If the quantity is sufficient, I might also be able to extract Life Essence, and at that time, I will likewise pay you 20 million Huaxia currency. How does that sound?” Professor Xu Liang proposed his final plan.
These words instantly stirred something in Chen Dalong’s heart.
The plants in the Donglin Mountain Range are extremely tall; forget 50 meters, even those around seventy to eighty meters should be findable.
It’s just that the area is too dangerous, and unless there’s important business, not even the military would venture there, nor does anyone else entertain the notion.
However, if it’s on the way, it shouldn’t be a problem.
Most importantly, there weren’t any revived creatures inside, which should make it feasible.
Still, he didn’t commit fully and instead said, “Alright, I’ll give it a try, but I can’t guarantee anything.”
“Great! No problem, I’m truly grateful. If it really works out, you will be our research group’s permanent partner, and we can entrust you with similar tasks in the future,” Professor Xu Liang added another incentive in the end.
After exchanging a few more words, they ended the call.
After mulling it over briefly, Chen Dalong picked up his phone and dialed Lord Parrot.
“Hello! What is it?” the Mutated Parrot’s impatient voice came through the receiver.
At that moment, Ye Feng was watching a movie, right at the climax, so he was understandably annoyed at being disturbed.
“Well, it’s like this, Yangcheng Research Institute called me again just now…” Chen Dalong recounted the entire conversation in detail.
Ye Feng, who had been slightly impatient at first, narrowed his eyes slightly upon hearing this.
He knew that organizations had been studying Mutated Plants, but he wasn’t clear about the specifics of the research.
But now…
“Did you just say that the function of the Life Essence is to heal wounds rapidly? If the Yangcheng Research Institute’s experiment succeeds, could it be produced on a large scale afterward?” Ye Feng asked, squinting.
“Yes! According to Professor Xu Liang’s description, once the Life Essence is extracted, it could at the very least increase our wound healing speed by tenfold, and it has a very broad range of applications,” Chen Dalong answered honestly.
His words sent a chill up Ye Feng’s spine.
Just think, what would be the outcome if this Life Essence were really developed?
Without a doubt, all the Mutated Plants would suffer and become raw materials for producing Life Essence.
His first thought was to halt this research.
But he quickly realized that this idea was not feasible.
He could get Chen to refuse the task, but others could easily hire a different security company.
Of course, with the strength of his forces, he could even stop all the security companies from collecting materials from Mutated Plants.
But what then?
He didn’t believe that the research would just stop there. If the experiments couldn’t be completed in Yang City, the parties involved could partner with research institutes in other cities. How could he stop them then?
Moreover, if the Yangcheng Research Institute could develop such a thing,
he didn’t believe that other research institutes, especially those in the major cities, let alone the Chinese Academy of Sciences, hadn’t started research in this field.
Therefore, Life Essence would appear sooner or later, and the result would be the same.
If he wanted to protect himself from being targeted, there was only one solution.
He not only had to refrain from stopping it, but he also had to join in and, while the other party was at a disadvantage, gain the upper hand.
Once he had the upper hand, then there would be considerable room for maneuvering in the future.
