Abyss Sequence-Chapter 412 - 69: Threat

The person calling Yan Luo was named ’Jiani’, or at least that’s what she called herself.

[Mr. Yan, we’ve discussed your ’two-world technology exchange’ plan, and we have decided to support your approach.]

Right from the start, Jiani informed Yan Luo that the United Government was willing to support him.

Yan Luo knew that a ’but’ would certainly follow.

As expected by Yan Luo, Jiani suddenly changed the subject, [However, regarding this matter, the United Government needs to have control, such as determining what elf exchange students will study and what activities will be arranged...]

"No way." Yan Luo interrupted Jiani before she could finish her sentence and rejected her proposal, "What these exchange students should do depends on how we arrange it. With your help, we can do better; without your help, we can still continue this plan. Only in this case, the United Government won’t be able to gain benefits from this plan, as all the technology flowing from Alfheim must first pass through our hands, and you will only get the leftovers."

After a moment of silence, Jiani said in a grim tone, [...Mr. Yan, should I consider this a threat to the United Government?]

"I am indeed threatening the United Government." Yan Luo responded honestly.

This reply disrupted Jiani’s tempo, leaving her dumbfounded and speechless.

Jiani initially thought she could pressure Yan Luo, and then Yan Luo would say something nice to ease the relationship, eventually reaching a mutually satisfactory deal.

She was completely unaware that Yan Luo wouldn’t play these fancy negotiation games with her.

[You, this...]

Hearing Jiani’s stammering voice, Yan Luo said calmly, "Ms. Jiani, I am not interested in playing the ’art of negotiation’. I know you must really need the elves’ Magic Power technology, and I have the means to stand against the United Government, which is why I have the guts to say these things. I hope you understand that I am different from anyone you have met before."

Jiani, who was quite experienced, had never encountered someone like Yan Luo who could openly say he threatened the United Government.

He really was different from everyone she had met before.

What was scarier was that Yan Luo did have the means to threaten the United Government.

United, united, since it is the United Government, it is obviously not monolithic internally; there are factions and differences.

The United Government can’t possibly use all its power against Yan Luo in the first place, and even if they wanted to, it would be very difficult.

Now Yan Luo himself is a Sequence two-level powerhouse, with Wu Zechuan, an orthodox Sequence two, by his side, and Yulia might even help him if the United Government takes action against him.

Yan Luo has extensive connections in Lingquan City, and the people there are still grateful to him to this day. Besides, he also has an ambiguous relationship with the current president of Bao Han Company, Li Xinyue.

If they really engage in conflict, even if the United Government eventually suppresses Yan Luo, it would be a laborious and unrewarding task.

Jiani realized that the young man who became a Hunter just a year ago had already grown to a point where even the United Government had to consider his position.

Is this the ’Saint’?

Suppressing a small sense of panic that came out of nowhere, Jiani asked Yan Luo, [What are you planning to do?]

"Let the elves help us develop fundamental science while obtaining magical technology from them. These are the main goals," Yan Luo replied.

Jiani fell into silence.

If Yan Luo and his team were to lead the two-world technology exchange project, they would be the first to gain the benefits. The legislators within the United Government not only represent the United Government but also the forces standing behind them. They all want to draw this project to their camp, to earn significant benefits for themselves.

The forces represented by Yan Luo growing stronger would inevitably squeeze the interests of other forces, so the legislators, including Jiani, would not allow Yan Luo to enjoy these benefits alone.

[This project involves two worlds, Blue Star and Alfheim, and cannot be accomplished by your power alone.]Realizing threats were useless, Jiani began to speak softly, trying to persuade, [We can both take a step back, the United Government does not need the dominance of the project, but we require oversight.]

On this matter, Yan Luo agreed without hesitation.

"Sure, and I would even say you already have the oversight authority. If you don’t participate, it would be quite easy for the Abyssal Believers to cause trouble."

Jiani went silent again.

In other words, from the very beginning, Yan Luo never intended to exclude the United Government from the project, it was just that Jiani was not familiar with Yan Luo’s personality and had not laid out their bottom-line conditions from the start.

With this in mind, Jiani added, [Not only for the project’s oversight authority but also the supervision of the magical technology from Alfheim entering the market.]

"Agreed." Yan Luo immediately agreed.

But before Jiani could rejoice, Yan Luo continued, "But if any of you attempt to take advantage for personal gain, I will cause you trouble. This project concerns the future of Blue Star, and I won’t allow anyone to sabotage the two-world technology exchange project for personal interests!"

The newly raised corners of Jiani’s mouth were pressed down again, and she couldn’t help but frown.

Does this really need Yan Luo to point out?

Someone will surely try to take advantage; otherwise, why would they want to get involved in this project?

And if not, how could those legislators become legislators?

If not, how could those legislators have become legislators?

To become a legislator, a distinguished background is not a necessity, but having one certainly makes it easier to become one.

To ensure they and their successors can maintain their legislative positions and continue to wield power, many legislators within the United Government are likely to seize this opportunity to pursue benefits for themselves and the forces behind them.

But Yan Luo, who owns the project control, said he would deal with those seeking personal gain...

Jiani could only agree and then relay this matter to the legislators.

After that, whatever happens will have nothing to do with her.

After all, she has already warned them in advance; if they don’t obey the rules, who can they blame?

The task given to her by the legislators was merely to negotiate with Yan Luo, at least to secure oversight of the two-world technology exchange project. Yan Luo’s threat is within their acceptable range.

With this thought, Jiani felt completely relieved.

Indeed, she didn’t need to worry so much about those legislators; even if they were all replaced, it wouldn’t affect her, so why should she worry?

After ending the call with Yan Luo, Jiani went to report back to her superiors.

On the other side, Yan Luo looked out at the night, silent.

He knew that even though he had issued such a threat, there would surely still be United Government legislators trying to seize benefits, as they would think he would still have to live on Blue Star and won’t act against them.

Reaching a legislator’s position, many people naturally develop a kind of arrogance, believing that everything in the world should operate under rules, and they can be above these rules, that they are the rule-makers and can act without consequence.

But they forget that even rule makers should obey rules; otherwise, there is no way to restrain others with the ability to disregard rules.

And Yan Luo is one of those with the ability to disregard rules.

Modern society is simply incapable of dealing with a powerhouse akin to a natural disaster; other Sequence two won’t dare to fight Yan Luo, because he is the Saint, mastering the Saint’s Blood, which can make them stronger.

After becoming the Saint and possessing absolute power, Yan Luo has almost no equal on Blue Star.

He only hopes those legislators can be smart and not provoke him; otherwise, he would indeed take action.

On the other side of Blue Star, the legislators of the United Government exploded in anger upon hearing Jiani’s report.

Only they didn’t show their anger on their faces.

"Yan Luo, how dare that guy threaten us?"

"Does he really think he’s the number one in the world?"

"I’m not trying to profit, but his threat makes me feel very angry!" 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎

Jiani stood quietly in the corner, watching the legislators’ hypocrisy, with the corners of her mouth curving into an imperceptible arc.

Fight, fight; if they really fight, it would be for the best, and she could just enjoy watching the commotion.