"We've reached the limit."

"Tsk! The higher the voltage, the stronger the defense, yet it still tore through with one claw? This thing is incredible!"

"I have a bad feeling about this mission. I don't want the allowance this time; I just want to go home."

But Gong Shuxie's expression was rather peculiar as he tugged at his colleagues. "This Energy Gathering Mechanical Species is unexpectedly obedient."

"What do you mean?"

"This Energy Gathering Mechanical Species can participate in the beast battle competition!"

His colleagues held their breath. That's right, this creature doesn't have the biggest drawbacks of Energy Gathering Mechanical Species—their irritability and inability to communicate.

And its strength was unmatched.

They weren't bragging to Gong Shuxu. Indeed, even champion-level beasts couldn't escape this cage, yet in front of this Energy Gathering Mechanical Species, it was like paper.

"I think it's feasible!" everyone agreed. Gong Shuxie smiled and said, "This is our collective achievement. I'll talk to the boss and buy this Energy Gathering Mechanical Species. If we win the championship, the prize money will be shared by all!"

Someone hesitated. "But will that guy be willing to sell?"

Gong Shuxie laughed again. "He's already in such a bind; he could get a large sum of money. Why wouldn't he sell?"

"I think it's feasible!"

Gong Shuxie had his colleague explain to his father while he secretly phoned the club's boss. Meanwhile, the unfortunate Landing Craft had already started its return journey and could not enter Capital Star.

The club's boss was also interested when he heard about it. He immediately told Gong Shuxie, "I'll send someone over to negotiate right away!"

By the time the Landing Craft was returning to its port of departure, the club's negotiators had arrived with remarkable speed.

They observed the cage, riddled with holes by the Combat Rooster, and gasped internally. So powerful.

Then they immediately reported back to the boss. After receiving authorization, Gong Shuxie led them to his father.

Gong Shuxu's expression turned a bit strange after hearing their proposal.

Gong Shuxie said, "Dad, this is good for him too. He's in this state. Leaving some money for his family isn't a bad idea."

Gong Shuxu asked, "How much are you planning to offer?"

The negotiator gave a restrained smile, but their tone carried a hint of pride. "The boss said we could offer over one hundred million."

This price couldn't be called high. Chen Gu's one beast egg had sold for ten billion, but an Energy Gathering Mechanical Species still posed significant hidden risks. It was a risky investment, so an offer exceeding one hundred million Starshields was already quite generous.

The club had performed poorly last season, so this year they had invested heavily in two expensive giant beasts, hoping to turn their fortunes around, and their funds were running low.

And for ordinary people, a sum exceeding one hundred million was already incredibly intimidating.

A prisoner like Chen Gu, receiving over one hundred million Starshields out of thin air—how could he possibly refuse to sell? That's what the people from the Dilin Club were thinking.

Gong Shuxu coughed. "Fine, go and see what he says."

Then the old man emphasized again, "No direct contact."

「…」

Separated by thick protective glass, Gong Shuxie and the negotiators met Chen Gu. Chen Gu was somewhat puzzled. What do these people want from me?

When they started talking, Chen Gu found it quite amusing.

"You want to buy the Combat Rooster?"

"Yes," the negotiator smiled. "Rest assured, our boss is very sincere and has offered a very generous price."

Chen Gu leaned back in his chair and asked lazily, "How much?"

"Thirty million Starshields!" The negotiator felt a rush of adrenaline as he stated this number. Such a large sum of money would take him several lifetimes to earn! Yet, what had the person on the other side of the glass done? They had merely gotten lucky, finding an obedient Energy Gathering Mechanical Species.

With a sneer, Chen Gu stood up and turned to leave. "Not selling."

The negotiator was stunned. What's going on? That's thirty million, not three thousand! You don't even want to discuss it?

"Hey, hey..." he called out hastily. "Don't hurry off! We can still negotiate, discuss it!"

"Forty million!"

Chen Gu still didn't turn back.

"Fifty million!"

Chen Gu still didn't turn back.

"Eighty million!" He raised the offer by thirty million in one breath, believing that this time Chen Gu would surely return. However, Chen Gu didn't even pause. Seeing him about to actually leave, the negotiator steeled himself. "One hundred million!"

Chen Gu did stop then, turned around, and came back to the glass.

The negotiator was ecstatic. "You're willing to sell?"

Without a word, Chen Gu opened his private account. The string of zeroes on display nearly blinded everyone watching!

Billions...

Then Chen Gu said indifferently, "Don't waste your effort. I'm not selling."

Of course, Chen Gu was never going to sell. Everyone believed the victor had the potential to eventually become a super lifeform. Only a fool would sell that.

He showed his private account merely to make them give up, to tell them he didn't need the money.

He turned and walked away again. This time, even the negotiator didn't know what to do. The highest budget the boss had given them was one hundred and twenty million, as that was all the club had left after deducting necessary operating expenses.

But clearly, that price was not going to satisfy the other party.

Gong Shuxie, standing to the side, gritted his teeth and called out to Chen Gu, "I am Gong Shuxu's third son!"

Chen Gu stopped. He had to give some face to Gong Shuxu's son. He turned around and asked, "Hmm?"

Gong Shuxie didn't want to resort to this, but he was exceptionally keen on this Energy Gathering Mechanical Species. Moreover, he had been the one to suggest this deal to the boss, insisting they acquire the creature at any cost.

"The trouble you're in isn't minor, is it?" Gong Shuxie pointed at the security collar on him, then said, "My father can help you. Just sell us that Energy Gathering Mechanical Species, and I can convince him to find a way to lighten your charges..."

Chen Gu burst into laughter and turned away.

Gong Shuxie was baffled. What is this guy laughing about? What's so funny? Hey, hey, hey, you're locked up, and you're still this optimistic?

It could only be said that Gong Shuxie wasn't from the Bureau of Mystic Security. Although, due to his family, he had some vague knowledge about Professionals, he didn't recognize the highest-level security collar. Otherwise, he never would have tried to "negotiate" with Chen Gu like this.

The negotiators left, dejected. Gong Shuxie and his colleagues were also disheartened, racking their brains for a way to make Chen Gu comply.

But before they could devise a plan, Gong Shuxu found out from the surveillance footage what his third son had done.

Gong Shuxie was dragged away by him and given a severe beating. With a bruised and swollen face, he was too ashamed to show himself to his colleagues for several days.

And Gong Shuxu, too, was too ashamed to show his face to Chen Gu for several days.

Chen Gu and the Combat Rooster, however, were happy with the peace and quiet. But soon, the main bureau came up with a solution, and a brand-new cage was sent over.

Gong Shuxu introduced it to Chen Gu. "This is a prototype developed based on the abilities of a Quantum Wizard: the Dimensional Cage."

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