Urban Peerless Expert-Chapter 3903 - 3922: Speak of the Devil, and the Devil Appears—Is It Really This Miraculous?
Lan Shuiying asked unwillingly, "Is there really no one who can make him change his mind?"
Luo Zheng laughed, "Of course there is someone. After all, we are under the Federation, a place that values rules. Unless a person possesses the power to completely ignore the rules, they will definitely be bound by them."
Lin Chen suddenly became interested, "Tell me more!"
Luo Zheng explained, "It’s simple. No matter how connected Zhang Zhongjiu is, no matter how strong he is, he is ultimately a member of the Purification Team. Not to mention Planet 49, just in Jinghai City, there are many people with more power than him."
"As long as those with higher power ask him to release someone, he must comply. After all, the Federation doesn’t have a law stating that whoever captures a prisoner owns them."
"He’s controlling your lives and freedom, using certain reasons to make others ignore you, but no matter what, as long as you demonstrate greater value and high-level management notices you and is willing to speak up for you, then Zhang Zhongjiu will have to bow his head, regardless of his thoughts."
Lin Chen asked, "Didn’t you just say he has connections? Would others be willing to offend him? Or would he give in?"
Luo Zheng laughed, "Under the rules, there’s another common mode of operation: exchange."
"Zhang Zhongjiu keeps you here for certain benefits, to achieve specific goals. If others can help him achieve his goals, then you won’t be of much use to him anymore, and naturally, he won’t hold onto you."
"Of course, ultimately, it still depends on yourselves. No matter what method you use, as long as you can prove your value to those big shots, you’ll have a bargaining chip for negotiation."
"Even though they might directly use means to gain control over you from Zhang Zhongjiu, threatening you, there’s still some space for operation in between."
Lin Chen nodded, understanding Luo Zheng’s point.
Value!
Variables!
The opportunity for survival and freedom lies within these variables.
"We can’t leave Jinghai City, so which influential figures in Jinghai City can make Zhang Zhongjiu back down?"
Luo Zheng thought for a moment and answered, "The first person is naturally our Jinghai City Lord, Wen Wan. She holds a high position, undoubtedly the real power in Jinghai City, and as the City Lord of one of the Seven Great Cities, she serves as a member of the Planet 49 assembly."
"Second, the three major families of Jinghai City."
"The three families have industries that permeate all aspects. Their influence isn’t limited to Jinghai City but radiates over a large range. They’ve fostered many officials, control vast resources, and possess immense power."
Luo Zheng paused, "Of course, there are many high-ranking officials who could affect Zhang Zhongjiu, but I can’t list them all. I’m only mentioning those who unquestionably can suppress Zhang Zhongjiu."
At this point, Luo Zheng suddenly slapped his thigh, "Oh, I forgot, there’s also an institution, the Science Council. If you can get someone from there to speak for you, that will certainly work too."
Lin Chen inquired curiously, "Are you talking about the Federation Science Council?"
Luo Zheng nodded, "Yes, the Federation Science Council is a research institution composed of top scientists, serving as the technological brain of the entire Federation."
"They don’t seem to have much apparent power, but they actually hold a transcendent status. After all, anyone would want what the Federation Science Council provides, and figures from all sides seek them out."
"Planet 49 has a branch of the Federation Science Council, and this branch is located in Jinghai City. It’s said they chose this place because it’s closest to the Sea of Chaos, making it more convenient for their research."
"If you can convince a big shot from the Science Council to speak for you, its impact would be no less than the City Lord, perhaps even greater."
Lin Chen memorized everything Luo Zheng said and thanked him, "Thank you, I’m clear now. Could you tell me more about the three families?"
Luo Zheng elaborated to Lin Chen and the three others, and Lin Chen and the others understood.
These three families are the local bigwigs of Jinghai City, possessing substantial influence, countless wealth, and are the top real power figures aside from the official ones. It’s safe to say that in Jinghai City, even high-ranking officials don’t dare to disrespect the three families."
The roots of these three families have long been integrated with everything in Jinghai City.
While having dinner and chatting, Lin Chen’s watch suddenly rang.
Lin Chen was extremely surprised; he had only bought this watch today and had only added these three people around him. Who else would contact him?
Could it be the Warrior Center?
After all, our group was just there for an examination; maybe there was something they needed to notify him about?
Lin Chen answered the phone call, "Hello?"
The phone call revealed a mellow man’s voice, "Lin Chen, Mr. Lin?"
Lin Chen blinked, confusedly answering, "It’s me. Who are you?"
The man laughed, "Mr. Lin, hello, I’m Dr. Ning Xiuzhu, a researcher from the Jinghai City Science Council."
Lin Chen’s eyes suddenly widened.
The Science Council?
Luo Zheng had just told him about this institution, and was a phone call already here?
This is too miraculous.
Lin Chen expressed his surprise, "Hello Dr. Ning, what do you want from me?"
Ning Xiuzhu smiled and replied, "I want to invite Mr. Lin to visit our Science Council. There are matters I’d like to discuss with you. I’m wondering if Mr. Lin has time."
Lin Chen cautiously asked, "I don’t think I’ve met Dr. Ning before. How do you know about me, and what do you want from me?"
Ning Xiuzhu answered, "Did your group undergo an examination at the Warrior Center today?"
Lin Chen replied, "Yes."
Ning Xiuzhu smiled, "I know you’re from the Lost Ball, and I’m very interested in your examination results. I’d like to delve into them. Of course, I’ll compensate you for the time taken, and if there’s potential for cooperation in the future, we can talk further about it."
Examination results?
Lin Chen asked instinctively, "There were three of us taking the examination..."
Ning Xiuzhu responded, "While your two companions also had good results, they’re not of research value to me. I’m interested in you. Of course, if you’re not comfortable, you can bring your two companions along."
Interest solely in himself?
Lin Chen couldn’t grasp the other’s intentions, but since the offer was made, Lin Chen naturally wouldn’t refuse.
Luo Zheng mentioned that the Science Council is an institution that even Zhang Zhongjiu finds formidable.
Since the opportunity comes so unexpectedly, why not take a look?
They wouldn’t want to cut us up because we come from the Lost Ball and look different, would they?
