Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
“Competition and constraints?”
Meng Chao could not help but sneer.
Recalling the nine mega corporations in his previous life, it had precisely been because of “competition and constraints” that they had each acted independently and disregarded the overall situation. They had even fought openly and secretly, killing each other.
Every mega corporation had put its own interests before the overall interests of Dragon City.
They had taken the market of the Other World, obtaining profits, and expanding their enterprises as their purpose rather than the means of Earth’s civilization to conquer the Other World.
In fact, because they had controlled both the Earth’s civilization and the ancient black technology, they had treated each other as their biggest competitors and attacked their own people at all costs.
It had been especially obvious after the nine mega corporations had entered the essence of the Other World’s civilization and took root in the foreign market. They had their own brand-new “fundamentals”.
Ever since he followed Battle God Lei Zongchao to cultivate and greatly strengthen his vitality magnetic field, Meng Chao’s brain had become clearer and clearer.
He often replayed the Other World War in his previous life.
He believed that the expansion and loss of control of the mega corporations was a very important “catalyst” for the destruction of Dragon City, even if it did not mean the human race’s defeat.
It was an irrefutable fact that the nine Super Enterprises could not lead Dragon City civilization to the final victory.
Many citizens, including Su Mulian, had placed all their hopes on the mega corporations and their masters.
However, how could Meng Chao watch Dragon City walk on the same path and repeat the same mistakes?
“Today, Dragon City is facing an unprecedented and earth-shaking change in the millions of years since the birth of human civilization on Earth.”
At the thought of that, Meng Chao said in a deep voice, “Since ancient times, no civilization has ever distributed their power to various enterprises to tide over such a crisis and upheaval.
“The more crises we encounter, the more we must unite. We must have a power that surpasses the nine mega corporations and firmly unite all of Dragon City’s citizens into a fist, a will, and a voice. Only then will we have a chance to carve out a bloody path in the vast and dangerous foreign land.
“As for what you said, the risk of this ‘higher power’ going out of control certainly exists.
“However, from Earth to the Other World, there is no such thing as a sure-win business and a war that has our victory written over it. No matter what path Dragon City chooses, it will have to take risks and pay the price. Just like a starving person who is about to starve to death, he can only grab the sharpest saber or sword and walk into the jungle. How can he be afraid of being cut by the saber or sword?”
Su Mulian lowered her head, not wanting Meng Chao to see her expression. She then opened her mouth slightly and took a few deep breaths before she calmed down. “I, I understand, Mr. Meng Chao,” she said softly.
Only then did Meng Chao come to his senses.
Su Mulian was just an ignorant little girl. Why should he compete with her?
“Looks like I’ve scared you again.”
Meng Chao grinned, and his tone softened. “Actually, I know that the nine mega corporations have done a lot of good things for Leprosy Village and the Lair in the past six months. After all, once the scandal was exposed, they were under a lot of public pressure. The image of the corporations still needs to be maintained!
“Therefore, they sent an apology letter, dealt with the specific personnel, and set up various foundations to participate in the overall relocation of Leprosy Village and the reconstruction of the Lair. They want to make up for their mistakes.
“What I mean is, it doesn’t matter what benefits the mega corporations give you, whether it’s compensation or donations. You can just take them generously.
“In that case, there’s no need to dwell on the past. Everyone has come out of the lawless bloody jungle where order collapsed. There are many things that are unclear.
“However, those high-sounding words from the mega corporations that flatter themselves are not to be taken to heart.
“It’s not that I want to criticize you, Ms. Mulian, but your problem is that you trust people too much. I didn’t have any evidence at that time, but you obediently followed me after I said a few words.
“Of course, I can absolutely be trusted, but how many people in the entire Dragon City are like me, who will never betray your trust?
“In this regard, I think the new mayor of Leprosy Village, the Wild Wolf of the Wild Wolves, has much more social experience than you. Leave the specific affairs of Leprosy Village to him. You can play the role of Dragon City’s Saintess according to your own interests. That’s great!”
“Okay.”
Su Mulian seemed to realize that she had lost her composure and become cautious again.
She nodded obediently and softly said, “Actually, I don’t want to place my hopes on a mega corporation. If I had a choice, I would definitely be more willing to trust you, Mr. Meng Chao.”
“Then I can be at ease.”
Meng Chao said, “No matter what happens, you can be at ease and trust me. Just like in Leprosy Village, I will definitely not let you down.”
Su Mulian nodded.
She appeared to feel that she had said too much today and wanted to end this mindless conversation.
However, she still could not help but say, “Mr. Meng Chao, hypothetically, and I mean hypothetically, this ‘power that surpasses the nine mega corporations’ that you mentioned has really appeared. Will you control this power and become the ruler of Dragon City?”
“Me?”
Meng Chao was stunned for a moment and subconsciously waved his hand. “Although I really want to create a brand new future, I have never thought of becoming the ruler of Dragon City. I only like to charge into battle and enjoy the pleasure of dancing on the edge of the razor. In addition, I want to befriend people with extraordinary abilities and help connect the resources of various parties.
“Let me manage the entire Dragon City? Just thinking about it gives me a splitting headache.
“By the way, such a powerful force indeed needs someone who is selfless, noble, and willing to contribute to control it. Otherwise, it’s very likely that it will go out of control!”
Su Mulian said, “Aren’t you a person who is ‘selfless, noble, and willing to contribute?'”
Meng Chao scratched his head. “Of course, I am. It’s just that the purity is not high enough.”
Su Mulian widened her eyes. “Is there anyone in Dragon City who is more selfless, noble, and willing to give than Mr. Meng Chao?”
“Don’t say that. Although I am the youngest blood medal winner in Dragon City, one of the top ten young men in Dragon City last year, and the representative of outstanding university students in Dragon City this year, there are still people who are more selfless, noble, and willing to give than me.”
Meng Chao then humbly said, “For example, you, Ms. Mulian!”
“I…”
Su Mulian was stunned. Her face instantly turned red and hot.
She lowered her head deeply and said in a voice that sounded like a mosquito, “I’m not. You don’t understand. I’m… I’m not who you think I am.”
“Then, only Battle God Lei Zongchao can do it.”
Meng Chao sighed and said, “If Elder Lei’s body can maintain its health and stability for another five to ten years, he is the most suitable candidate to supervise and guide the nine mega corporations. Unfortunately…”
Unfortunately, the inertia of fate was too strong.
Faced with Lei Zongchao’s terrible disease, Meng Chao was at a loss of what to do.
Su Mulian narrowed her eyes.
It was as if she had made up her mind.
“Um, Mr. Meng Chao, please don’t reject Elder Lei for now, okay?”
She bit her lip and said in a trembling voice, “Let me… Let me think about it for two days. After some time, I’ll go with you to see Elder Lei.”
“That’s great!”
Meng Chao was overjoyed. “Believe me, the two of you will definitely become old friends because the two of you are basically the same kind of people who are willing to sacrifice everything for Dragon City!”
“Elder Lei and I can not be the same kind of people…” Su Mulian muttered to herself.
Then she raised her head and stared at Meng Chao with a very strange gaze. “Mr. Meng Chao, since I have agreed to your request, can you also agree to one thing?”
“Ms. Mulian, please say it.”
Meng Chao said, “You have helped so many citizens of Dragon City to relieve their pain. No matter what it is, as long as I can do it, you can request anything!”
“In the future, no matter what, please protect Dragon City, okay?” Su Mulian asked with a serious face that was full of expectation.
“What is this?”
Meng Chao could not help but laugh. “Haven’t I been protecting Dragon City all this time?”
“Please, promise me!” Su Mulian emphasized.
Even Meng Chao was stunned by the light that suddenly burst out from her eyes.
“Of course, I promise you.”
Affected by Su Mulian’s words, Meng Chao became serious too, and he firmly said, “No matter what the future holds, no matter what happens, I will protect Dragon City forever!”
…..
After a day and a night of treatment, the 500,000 contribution points that Meng Chao had thrown into his body had more than tripled in effect under Su Mulian’s meticulous care. He had recovered 80% of his strength.
Of course, with the Battle God’s enlightenment and the ancient ruins’ subtle influence, Meng Chao’s 80% combat strength was several times greater than his peak state half a year ago.
Meng Chao did not want Su Mulian to suffer too much.
After finishing his treatment, he went to meet Wild Wolf and the Lair’s gang leaders. Then, he went to meet A’Ji, who was hiding in the dark, developing and scheming. After that, Meng Chao returned to the Supernatural Tower.
Just as he walked into the inner chamber of Battle God Palace, where Lei Zongchao was cultivating in seclusion, he heard a thud. He saw the former Battle God fall to the ground stiffly, as though half of his body was paralyzed.
“Master Lei, what happened to you?”
Meng Chao turned pale with fright as he hurriedly ran over to help the old man, who had become burned out for Dragon City.
He thought that if Lei Zongchao consumed too much spirit energy and died prematurely because of his appearance, his sin would be too great.
“I’m fine.”
Lei Zongchao was panting like an ox. After a while, he gradually calmed down. “I’m just thinking about a brand-new martial art.”
Meng Chao noticed that his whole body was covered in bruises.
His vitality magnetic field was also dying like a kerosene lamp in a storm.
Thinking about it, before he returned, Lei Zongcao had already fallen dozens of times.
No, a lean camel was bigger than a horse. No matter how weak Lei Zongchao’s body was, he would not have so many injuries from a simple fall. He still did not know how to torture his own flesh, blood, spirit meridians, and spirit magnetic field!
“Tell me, if you don’t take good care of your body, why are you thinking about a brand new martial art?!”
Meng Chao felt a headache coming on.