It was obvious that Zhao Longfei was very angry.
Qin Siyang also knew Zhao Longfei's thoughts. He believed that such benefits should only be told to their own people. Don't let fertile water flow into outsiders' fields, no need to make a big fuss.
But this time, Qin Siyang wanted to establish his authority within the Safe Zone.
Borrowing the tiger's might, the level of aura depended entirely on how fierce the tiger was.
Zhao Longfei was just a scar-faced tiger, not intimidating enough.
Not long after the machine was switched on, Zhao Longfei called again.
Qin Siyang picked up.
"Hello, Principal Zhao, what's the matter?"
["Qin Siyang, what the hell, couldn't we at least discuss this internally first?"]
"Principal Zhao, you know my situation clearly. If there's something good, of course I'll prioritize our own people. But this matter, I must handle it well, otherwise how will I keep contributing to South Glory University and to the Zhao Chamber of Commerce in the future?"
["Don't give me that crap! You brat, I've given you food and drink. Inside the Safe Zone I protect you every day, outside I've shielded you, when you made trouble I wiped your ass for you, when you were in danger I dragged you out of the gates of hell, and this is what you pull on me?"]
["And turning off your phone? Who the hell are you blocking? Is it me?"]
"Principal Zhao, don't be upset. Rest assured, I'll never shortchange our own people. How about this: for Xiao Zhao's wedding, I'll double the amount of crimson crystal as a gift. How's that sound?"
Just that one sentence immediately soothed Zhao Longfei, who was about to explode.
["…But the crimson crystals you placed at the Zhao Chamber of Commerce, they're not easy to move…"]
"Don't worry. Last time I went out on an expedition, I got another crimson crystal. On Xiao Zhao's wedding day, I'll give it to him directly."
["You got another one? Qin Siyang, brat, don't tell me you've formed a contract with a Pooled Begonia? How'd you manage that?"]
"Just lucky. You know I like to run deep outside the Safe Zone, so naturally I pick up more good stuff. If you explored two or three hundred kilometers outside the Zone, you'd probably dig up a pile of treasures too."
["Well, I really don't have the guts you do… Hm? Secretary Lin, what is it? Qin Yingguang's here? Okay, invite him in… I need to talk to him, so I'll hang up first. One last word, before Xiao Zhao's wedding, don't run around recklessly again."]
"Mm, don't worry, I'll behave."
After hanging up, Qin Siyang chuckled softly a few times.
'Behave? Bullshit.'
Inside the Safe Zone it was all people playing mind games. The plate was only so big, the powers already settled. No matter how much you stir things up inside, what real waves could you make?
Only by going more frequently outside the Safe Zone, obtaining materials, shaking up the current situation, could he add variables.
On one hand he had to kill gods, on the other he had to watch out for hidden spears and arrows.
Even running nonstop twenty-four hours a day, he couldn't keep up. Sooner or later, he'd be worn to death.
If he didn't muddy the waters, how would he ever get a chance to rise?
Qin Siyang sprawled sideways on the sofa, legs crossed, aimlessly scrolling on his phone.
But as soon as he opened [Godslayer Camp], the whole page of posts was flooded by District 8.
[The church buildings where the Yellow-Robed Protector was located just now all disappeared.]
[When the houses vanished, I was there! They were dragged underground by countless iron chains, like being pulled straight to hell.]
[I saw it with my own eyes! Those houses melted instantly like butter, no one made it out!]
[Explosive news! Zhang Yingrui, Yellow-Robed Protector of the Zephyr Church, along with his subordinates and other related members, all disappeared!]
Seeing the overwhelming posts in the forum, Qin Siyang knew it was the group-message recipients at work.
"Iron chains? Melting? What kind of sequence ability is this?"
He clicked on a post to check the situation at the scene.
But the images inside wouldn't load at all.
He tapped refresh.
Immediately, the post disappeared.
Returning to the forum's main page, Qin Siyang found that all those District 8 related posts were gone.
Looking at the now-calm forum, Qin Siyang felt a little lighter.
"Looks like someone doesn't want the matter blown up? Fine by me, saves me a lot of trouble."
About ten minutes after the posts vanished, his phone rang again.
[Principal Han Shuo, Centra Glory University]
"Looks like the victor has come to negotiate the result with me."
"I thought it would be the military who'd take away the crimson crystal."
"So it's Principal Han, still going strong in old age."
Muttering a couple of lines, Qin Siyang answered the call.
"Principal Han, hello!"
The voice on the other end was aged but carried a chill, ["This is Qin Siyang?"]
"Yes, it's me. Did you call because you found my crimson crystal?"
["That's exactly it. The crimson crystal is in my hand. But it's only 10 grams."]
"Only 10 grams?"
["Don't pretend. I'm sure he only took 10 grams from you. I could've gotten 25 grams, but to help you retrieve it, I paid a huge price. If I had known it was only 10 grams, I'd never have made a move."]
["Qin Siyang, can you explain this to me?"]
"Principal Han, you're right. I indeed only gave him 10 grams. But don't worry. I'll make up the rest."
["Make up the rest?"]
These words stunned Han Shuo, who had been ready to denounce him.
To snatch back 10 grams of crimson crystal, and then add another 15 grams?
No, that meant to avenge being cheated of 10 grams, and then add another 15 grams.
That was straight up offering 25 grams of crimson crystal.
'Qin Siyang, is your brain flooded?'
Making up the difference meant giving more than what was cheated away.
["Qin Siyang, are you sure you're not joking just now?"]
"Rest assured, I keep my word. In fact, this time when I left the Safe Zone, I also obtained another crimson crystal. Plus my stock at the Zhao Chamber of Commerce, I can give the 15 grams."
["But… but what's the point? Just because he refused to kill Xiao Zhigang for you?"]
That question showed Han Shuo had already read Zhang Yingrui's memories.
'He moves fast.‚
Han Shuo's combat power was formidable, definitely not someone from the [Undying] sequence.
Kill Zhang Yingrui, read his memories, calm the forum storm, all three at once.
Not something ordinary people could manage.
In Qin Siyang's heart, he now had a new impression of this old man.
He had thought that in the Four Glory Universities, aside from Zhao Longfei, the other principals were mostly puppet roles.
Now it seemed very likely none of them were simple candles either.
After a moment's flash of these thoughts, Qin Siyang's mind returned to Han Shuo's question.
Hurting others without benefiting yourself, what was it for?
Of course Qin Siyang couldn't say it was for paving the way for his future large-scale trades.
The principle of not flaunting wealth was one he had long understood.
So, he quickly made up a lie, "I was entrusted by someone."
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