Chapter 391: Acting Test

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

“Minister Shen, Brother Wang.”

Lin Xiang smiled and nodded in greeting. As soon as he put down his teacup, he couldn’t wait to ask, “How’s the discussion going?”

“We’re talking about it.”

Shen Tianlin casually replied. He picked up a cup of tea and asked indifferently, “Brother Wang, we’re all smart people. You should know that my conditions are very generous. What’s there to hesitate about?”

“Minister Shen is right, but there’s something I don’t quite understand.”

Wang Xiao laughed dryly and took the opportunity to stall for time. “As far as I know, mutated beasts are not even considered mainstream soldiers. Why do you want to pay such a huge price for a small trick?”

“Brother Wang, you’ve hit the nail on the head!”

Shen Tianlin chuckled and had no intention of hiding anything. “Although mutated beasts are not mainstream combat soldiers, many high-level lords like to use mutated beasts to fight. Brother Wang, do you know why?”

Wang Xiao thought for a moment and probed, “Because of powerful combat strength?”

“That’s right.”

Shen Tianlin nodded noncommittally. “When they are the same level, the combat strength of mutated beast soldiers can be ranked in the top three among all grades of soldiers. Moreover, they might not be ranked third. It’s only because the cultivation period is too long that they haven’t become mainstream.”

Wang Xiao’s heart skipped a beat when he heard this. “So the Lord’s Shop has been nurturing high-level mutated beasts and selling them to high-level lords who need them?”

Shen Tianlin smiled and did not answer Wang Xiao’s question. He turned to look at Lin Xiang at the side. “Look, I’m a smart person, right?”

“Minister Shen’s eyes are indeed sharp!”

Lin Xiang took the opportunity to flatter him and basically knew what conditions Shen Tianlin had proposed. Then, he turned to look at Wang Xiao.

“Brother Wang, our relationship is not bad. I wonder if I could say something?”

“Go ahead.”

“Then I’ll tell you.”

Lin Xiang sat sideways beside Wang Xiao and advised in an experienced tone, “Actually, I had this intention long ago, but I haven’t found a suitable opportunity to speak. Since Minister Shen has said so, I’ll say a little more…”

Wang Xiao rolled his eyes at Lin Xiang. “I don’t want to hear it.”

“Truthful words are unpleasant to the ears. I have to listen.”

Lin Xiang waved his hand to signal Wang Xiao to calm down. Then, he analyzed, “I know this might be your capital to establish yourself, but from another perspective, isn’t this also a chance to reach the heavens in a single step?”

“As long as you take out this method to nurture mutated beasts, I believe Minister Shen will definitely not treat you badly. Moreover, it’s not like we didn’t say you would not be able to use it.”

“In that case, not only would you not lose anything, but you would even obtain a considerable advantage. Moreover, the mutated beasts nurtured by our Lord’s Shop will definitely give you the right to buy them first. Am I right, Minister Shen?”

Lin Xiang’s last sentence was directed at Shen Tianlin, but the other party seemed to not have heard him. He minded his own business and sipped his tea, glancing at Wang Xiao from time to time.

No one responded to the topic he threw out. Lin Xiang couldn’t help but feel a little awkward. He coughed dryly and tried to make up for it. “Brother Wang, let me sincerely advise you. This matter is definitely beneficial to you without any harm. What else do you have to hesitate about?”

Wang Xiao took a sip of water and did not speak. Lin Xiang immediately looked even more embarrassed. The corners of his mouth twitched and he was about to smooth things over when Shen Tianlin finally spoke.

“Manager Lin, you can leave first.”

At some point, Shen Tianlin had already put down his teacup and stared at Wang Xiao with bright eyes. “Brother Wang is a smart person. He already knows what you’re saying—he’s not hesitating to hand it over, but thinking about how to obtain more benefits.”

“Minister Shen’s eyes are indeed sharp!”

Wang Xiao sighed helplessly. “I thought I hid it very well.”

“You’ve indeed hidden it very well. This is only my guess.”

Shen Tianlin smiled and turned to Lin Xiang to instruct, “Manager Lin, please go and get a [Gold Contract]. Fill in the content after we agree.”

“G-Gold contract?”

Lin Xiang was shocked and could not speak properly. “Minister Shen, the [Gold Contract] is something that can only be used when opening a branch. Once the contract is breached, the violator will have to be the other party’s slave! Are you sure…”

“Go on.”

Shen Tianlin waved his hand to interrupt Lin Xiang and looked at Wang Xiao with a smile. “Once the slave clause of the [Golden Contract] is violated, party who violates the contract will be the other party’s slave. He will never be able to revoke it. That’s what I said to Brother Wang. Doesn’t this show my sincerity?”

“But…”

Lin Xiang still wanted to say something, but when he saw Shen Tianlin’s gaze, he obediently shut up. He nodded and turned to leave.

Shen Tianlin looked at Wang Xiao again. “Brother Wang, after the [Gold Contract] is brought over later, other than the conditions I agreed to just now, just write down any other requests you have.”

Looking at the sincere Shen Tianlin, Wang Xiao gritted his teeth and was silent for a long time. In the end, he sighed helplessly. ‘Minister Shen, you’re really making things difficult for me!”

The appearance of the [Gold Contract] meant that Shen Tianlin had already cut off any ways for him to back out. As long as Wang Xiao handed over the method to quickly nurture mutated beasts, he could accept any harsh conditions.

However, at the same time, this also meant that Shen Tianlin had placed himself in the position of cutting off all means of retreat. He was determined to obtain the method to quickly nurture mutated beasts. Once Wang Xiao refused, who knew what he would do!

Logically speaking, a method to nurture mutated beasts was not worth the Lord’s Shop spending so much effort. However, from a long-term perspective, he could understand Shen Tianlin’s choice.

The main reason why mutated beast soldiers were looked down on by everyone was that the nurturing period was too long. Moreover, it required a large amount of manpower and resources during the process. Therefore, only high-level lords could afford it.

However, as long as the cultivation period was shortened, the resources saved alone would be an astronomical figure. Even if Shen Tianlin gave a 60% discount and earned tens of billions less, he would definitely earn them all back in a few years. After that, he would have everything to gain!

After Wang Xiao figured this out, he understood Shen Tianlin’s determination even more. If he could not give the other party a satisfactory answer today, it would probably be difficult for him to walk out of here alive!

“Alright, I promise you.”

After weighing the pros and cons, Wang Xiao finally chose to agree. “However,

I have a request.”

Seeing that Wang Xiao agreed, Shen Tianlin immediately smiled. “Brother

Wang, don’t stand on ceremony. Just tell me what you want!”

“My request is—”

Wang Xiao suddenly paused halfway and continued after carefully choosing his words, “I can tell you the method to nurture mutated beasts, but I can’t guarantee that you can use it.”

“We can’t use it?”

Shen Tianlin frowned when he heard this. “What do you mean?

“It’s exactly what I’m saying.”

Wang Xiao shrugged and almost used all his acting skills to pretend to be helpless. “Because this is my [Lord Skill].. “