Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
âMr. Chen!â
âSit down, everyone. Didnât we come here to talk about the treasures on that island?â
The secretary pushed the old man to the main seat.
The old man was the highest authority in the human alliance and was also an SSS-Grade talent with Law of Speech â Chen Guan.
âTell me. What kind of treasures is there to gather everyone here.â Chen Guan asked calmly.
âMr. Chen, we followed Mr. Gu on his mission this time. On Sea Monster Island, we discovered a huge crystal vein related to mental power! Those crystal ores can temper a mental-type talent, as well as willpower and mental power. They are of great help to all Awakened ones.â
âOh? Thereâs such a precious treasure?â
Many people present were interested.
âThese are samples.â
âWe didnât bring any measuring equipment, so we donât know how much the mineral vein has stored. However, just the ones we saw are already a shocking number.â
The five people knocked down the crystals and placed them on the conference table.
Then, they projected a simple measuring video onto the screen.
After watching the sample and seeing the image shown in the video, everyone present had a look of shock on their faces.
âThisâ¦â
Even Mr. Chen couldnât help but be slightly stunned. He grabbed a crystal tightly and carefully felt it.
âThereâs another vein with this type of crystal?â
Mr. Chen let out a deep breath.
âYes, we casually knocked a few on the side of the vein. It can be considered to be of lower quality. There are even higher quality crystals in the depths!â
The five people answered honestly.
âThis is considered to be of lower quality?â
The group of higher-ups was excited.
âThey are all top-tier crystals. If they are mined and used in the army, they might be able to increase the armyâs combat strength by 30%!â
âThey might also awaken more mental-type talents to boost the morale and increase the armyâs combat strength.â
The higher-ups analyzed.
Mr. Chen was silent for a moment before he slowly said, âEveryone, this vein must be mined. Furthermore, we have to spend much effort to mine it!
âIt is related to the survival of the human race.
âHowever, Gu Shaoshang is the greatest contributor in discovering this vein. Therefore, we will hand over half of the crystals to him. How about it?â
Mr. Chenâs gaze was deep. He clenched his shriveled hand tightly.
The moment he said this, all the higher-ups instantly fell silent.
Some people were unwilling. After all, this was related to their benefits.
Some people didnât argue and nodded in agreement with Mr. Chenâs words.
âI think everyone knows what Mr. Chen is trying to do. As the saying goes, itâs easy to obtain three armies but hard to obtain a general. We have struggled for many years, but only Mr. Chen can barely hold on to the survival of the human race.â
âNow, a genius like Gu Shaoshang has appeared in the human race. He has five SSS-Grade talents, and he can suppress the Son of the Netherworld and the Demon Emperor at the same time! Is there a problem with him taking half of the resources?â
âThatâs not a problem.â
âIf you want to object, youâd better think again. Can you withstand one attack from Mr. Gu?â
A higher-up said so.
The people who wanted to take the moral high ground and object became speechless.
Seeing that some of the higher-ups were sullen, the five mental-type powerhouses couldnât help but shake their heads.
âMr. Chen, Mr. Gu said we can distribute these things freely. He doesnât need them, but we must use them on the edge of the knife. If he finds out anyone is greedy, Mr. Gu will let them know what an instant kill means.â
The young woman sneered andglanced at the higher-ups.
It was a simple show of force, but the deterrence of a few words was terrifying.
The hearts of some of the higher-ups immediately calmed down as if a basin of ice water had been poured on them.
Mr. Chen smiled. âAlright, everyone, gather and mobilize the resources to begin mining the crystal vein.
âThe sooner, the better!â
âYes, Mr. Chen!â
âYes, Mr. Chen!â
Mr. Chen nodded.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
He asked his secretary to push the wheelchair and returned to his residence.
âLittle Wei, have you found all the information?â
The secretary immediately took out her tablet and opened a file. She moved it bit by bit, showing it to Mr. Chen.
After looking at the information on the screen, Chen Guan turned to the secretary. âHas all the information been verified?â
âYes, Mr. Chen. Thereâs no mistake in any of the information.â
The secretary replied respectfully.
Chen Guan could not help but exclaim in admiration at this.
âI didnât expect him to be only five years old! Five years old, and he has already awakened five SSS-Grade talents. He can also suppress the Demon Emperor and the Son of the Netherworld at the same time. They are both top-tier SSS-Grade talents! What kind of monster is he?â
âEven if a God descends to the mortal world, Heâs only so-so! Gu Shaoshangâ¦â
Looking at Lin Qiyeâs various brilliant achievements, even Mr. Chen was shocked.
However, his wrinkled face was accompanied by a gratified smile.
âThis damned old bone of mine has finally held on until this day!
âWith this young man, I can use my death to repent for my sins.â
Upon hearing that, the secretaryâs face tightened.
âMr. Chen, you canât die. You are our countryâs national treasure. You saved two billion people. You are the God in the hearts of the people. You will be as blessed and live a long life!â
The corners of Mr. Chenâs eyes trembled, stretching his eyebags, and a bitter smile appeared on his face.
He smiled bitterly and shook his head.
âWhat long life? Iâm just a sinner.â
The secretary said, âMr. Chen, why do you always say such things? In our hearts, you will always be the Guardian of Country Hua.â
She massaged Mr. Chenâs shoulders.
Mr. Chenâs gaze was absent-minded as he looked into the distance. A hint of fatigue could be seen on his resolute face.
At this moment, he looked exhausted.
âThis old bone of mine should have died two hundred years ago.
âTake care of my funeral.
âThere will definitely be a big battle soon. I want to use my life in exchange for Gu Shaoshang being unharmed before the battle arrives.â
Hearing that, the secretary was shocked. Her heart subconsciously twisted together, and her expression sank into shock.
âMr. Chen, are you going to use the Law of Speech to protect Mr. Gu?
âThisâ¦
âMr. Chen, think about it. The current situation is hundreds of times better than 200 years ago. You must live to see the humans expel the demons and restore peace.â
Mr. Chen shook his head. âI want to see my brothers as soon as possible.â
He suddenly let out a long sigh.
âIâve been suffering to hold on until now. Do you know Iâve been afraid to sleep every night for the past 200 years?
âI donât even dare to close my eyes for a second. Do you know that?â
The secretaryâs eyes were red, and tears were rolling in them.
âI know. Mr. Chen, you have sacrificed too much for the survival of the human race. Didnât Mr. Gu appear? Under his leadership, the human race will definitely welcome peace!
âAt that time, Mr. Chen, you will be able to sleep peacefully.â
Chen Guan sighed bitterly.
He opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but he stopped himself.
In the end, he could not help but lean back on the wheelchair. His sorrowful eyes seemed to be recalling extremely painful memories.
âIt has nothing to do with protecting humans.
âIt has nothing to do with humans!â
Mr. Chen patted the wheelchair. His throat was hoarse, and his voice was trembling.
âYou donât understand how difficult it was for me and my brothers to survive back then! All we ate was raw meat as the sun rose and fell. We could not close our eyes for months!
âThey died one by one in front of me⦠Iâ¦â
Mr. Chen shut his mouth, and his lips trembled. It was as if the next few words would make him feel even more pain.
âGo quickly! Call Mr. Gu for me. This old bone of mine deserves to die. Death is the only way out!â
The secretary looked at Mr. Chen, who was on the verge of collapse.
Her expression was dejected. Something must have happened two hundred years ago.
Otherwise, Mr. Chen would not have suffered for two hundred years.
What happened to make Mr. Chen feel like a sinner?
Mr. Chen said he was afraid.
What was the reason?
What happened back then?
The secretary did not know. She could only rub Mr. Chenâs temples to calm his agitated emotions.
âGo, Little Wei, call Mr. Gu over as soon as possible. Let me be free, I beg you.â
The secretary nodded. âIâm goingâ¦â