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"Wow, these people look really amazing," Xiaoyu exclaimed.
The 23rd floor of the building has been completely taken over by Bai Zhi. Although she doesn't understand why those media people are so good at business negotiations, and even managed to get other companies on this floor to agree to withdraw in a short period of time.
"Yeah, what kind of armor are these people wearing...? It feels like even District 13 couldn't make something like this."
Jackie Chan, his father, Jade, Tru, and others, who had just arrived on the 23rd floor, frowned as they looked at the security team leader standing in front of them, blocking their way.
"There's definitely something fishy going on here. We have to investigate further!" The old man looked around and said in a low voice.
"What are you plotting so loudly in front of me? Do you think I'm an NPC?"
The security team leader was extremely annoyed. These people were talking as if no one else existed. He wasn't dead; how could he not hear their obvious attempt to force their way in?
"it is good."
Jackie Chan and Tru immediately assumed their stances, ready to launch a powerful attack.
But the security squad leader took a step back, took out his baton, and immediately shouted, "What do you want to do? I have a recording device here."
“If you try to force your way in, we will not only fight back, but we will also give the video to the police station as evidence.”
"Although I don't know your situation, you don't want to be arrested by the police for committing a crime, do you?"
"Ah, they've actually started to reason with us."
As Xiaoyu spoke, the group exchanged glances. Usually, when they encountered Valon's dangerous plans, they would just barge in without thinking too much about it.
Now, faced with such a heavily guarded situation again, they originally wanted to replicate that operation, but unexpectedly, the round mecha in front of them said such a thing.
This is completely different from what they imagined the villain's stronghold to be.
"I'm telling you, don't be impulsive. We don't want to resort to violence, but if you insist on invading our personal space, we will not be held responsible for injuring you, and we will even pursue legal action against you."
The security team leader persuaded them very skillfully.
They're not a gang; they don't just rush up and beat people up as soon as they see them come to this floor. We should try to persuade them.
After all, the company's equipment is very expensive, and if it breaks, they have to pay for the repairs themselves.
"Furthermore, if you injure us or damage other property, we will hire a lawyer to seek compensation from you."
The security captain said in a deep, muffled voice.
"Dad..."
Jackie Chan looked helplessly at his father. Just as the other party had said, even if there was something fishy going on, if they really beat someone up or damaged something, they might really end up bankrupt from paying compensation.
In this country, bankruptcy is a very terrible thing.
Most homeless people on the streets are created in this way.
They are not afraid of the other party resorting to violence, but they really can't do anything about those who use the law.
The old man also fell silent. He had never encountered a situation like this before. The other party tried to reason with them, and they couldn't refute it.
You can't exactly tell people that there might be things inside that could harm the world.
No normal adult would believe that, and besides, he works in security; he wouldn't just use words to get people to move aside.
"So who is your boss?"
Xiaoyu suddenly asked.
"Our boss is Holy Lord Bai Zhi. Are you here to see him?"
The squad leader didn't hide anything, since this information could easily be found through the building management or other channels.
"is her?"
Jackie Chan and his father were stunned for a moment, while Tru was completely baffled. He had gone out to shop earlier and had not encountered that incident at all.
"I'm a friend of your boss, Bai Zhi. Can I come in?"
Xiaoyu looked up at the security team leader and said.
The security team leader scratched his head. "I need to report to the boss first. Please wait a moment."
He then gestured to the ordinary security guard next to him.
The other party immediately understood, took out their phone, and started sending messages.
"Such advanced equipment... Just who is Bai Zhi?"
As someone who frequently roams around District 13, Jackie Chan has a wide range of knowledge, whether it's archaeology or technology.
But even in District 13, which is known for its advanced technology, he had never seen such a thin touchscreen phone, and it looked to have many more advanced functions.
According to my father, Bai Zhi is another Holy Master, but would a Holy Master also use technology?
Is something wrong here?
"Captain, the boss has replied; she has allowed these people to enter."
A moment later, a regular security guard whispered something in the squad leader's ear.
"The boss has agreed, so I'll take a few people in then."
"Thank you."
"No trouble at all, it's my duty."
After saying that, the squad leader led the group toward the office at the very back.
"Have you rented all these empty rooms?"
As Jackie Chan walked, he glanced around at the empty offices with some concern. Security personnel were constantly going in and out, carrying in tables and chairs.
"Oh yes, we've booked this place. We have a lot of things to do here."
The squad leader answered nonchalantly.
"A lot of things? Can you reveal a little bit?"
"Hehe, it's nothing." The squad leader pointed to one of the rooms, which was for developing electronic equipment, and next to it was for medical research.
"Here, we will develop some medicines that can cure diseases, as well as advanced electronic technologies, to make some contributions to the people on this planet."
"Are these rooms enough?" Jackie Chan asked with some doubt. All the research institutions in District 13 occupied a considerable area.
These rooms don't look very big; they'd be fine as offices, but as a research institute, they don't quite fit his expectations.
"It's just a copy of existing technology. Look at the mecha I'm wearing. The technological reserves inside are beyond what this planet can analyze. We only need to use some outdated and primitive technologies that have already been verified, and that will be enough."
"Including the life support system built into our mechs, the therapeutic drugs inside can be separated into multiple technologies, making it easy to cure the disease known as cancer in this world."
"what?"
Jackie Chan was cleaning his ears when he realized he must have misheard.
The drugs being developed here are actually for curing cancer.
The squad leader paused, as if receiving some order, and then said, "Our Lady Bai Zhi has also created a medicine to reverse aging. For elderly people like this, one pill can immediately restore them to their youthful state."
299. The human desire for survival is etched into our genes.
"Wait, what medicine did you just say?"
Jackie Chan looked at the squad leader in astonishment, trying to confirm the truth of what he had just said.
"A remedy for rejuvenation, that's right, the kind you're thinking of. Our Lady Baizhi's wisdom is unparalleled in the world, so isn't it normal for her to create something like this?"
Is this normal?
Jackie Chan was somewhat bewildered; this didn't seem right at all!
"Oh, we've arrived. This is Lady Baizhi's office. Please come in."
The squad leader's mech emitted a faint whirring sound as he gestured for the others to proceed.
"Let's go, Jackie Chan, don't dwell on those things, let's go in and see her first."
Compared to Jackie Chan, the old man seemed much calmer. He strode to the door and pushed it open forcefully.
Upon entering, a dazzling golden light nearly blinded them. Boxes, filled with coveted gold coins, were placed at the entrance.
Wow, how much does this cost?
Xiaoyu couldn't help but swallow, already imagining in her mind that these gold coins were countless ice creams and all kinds of delicious food.
"They are just external things, nothing special."
Despite saying that, Dad took off his glasses, took out a cleaning cloth to wipe them, and tried to turn his head away to avoid looking at the boxes on either side.
Further in, the gold coin chests that used to be there were gone, replaced by books, densely packed on the bookshelves.
Xiaoyu couldn't resist running to the bookshelf and randomly pulling out some books.
"It's a Super Moose, hey, is this Dragon Ball? And this is JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, so many comic books!"
"These are comic books collected by my subordinates. They practically scoured every bookstore in the neighborhood. The quality is pretty good, isn't it?"
"It really is you. What's the deal with those people outside?"
Seeing Bai Zhi slowly emerge from inside, the members of the Dragon Team, who had already mentally prepared themselves, were not surprised at all.
"As you can see, they are my employees, working for me now. If you would like something to drink, there is something in the refrigerator, feel free to take it."
Bai Zhi said casually, pointing to the refrigerator standing to the side.
"There's some ice cream inside, Xiaoyu should really like it."
"You know that's not what we really want to ask, but what exactly do you want to do?"
Jackie Chan's tone became slightly serious. Although the girl in front of him looked very cute, he felt that the pressure emanating from her was even stronger than that of the Holy Lord.
Pure violence is certainly terrifying, but it is not without its patterns.
But the combination of superior intelligence and formidable violence is what truly inspires fear.
"Of course, it's about doing business, benefiting society, and incidentally ruling the world. After all, I am the Holy Lord, so I still need to have some villainous self-cultivation."
"You and that Holy Lord are clearly different. I have never seen the same tyranny in you. Why do you still want to rule the world?"
Jackie Chan did not attempt to attack Bai Zhi, but instead asked her questions very calmly.
"Don't get excited. Look, my company has a 7-hour workday, weekends off, and great benefits. Isn't that great?"
Bai Zhi did not directly answer Jackie Chan's question, but instead changed the subject.
"...It's really good, far better than the average company."
"Right? But not everyone gets this kind of treatment. Don't you think the world is too unequal? Just like this country, it looks so wonderful, but it's actually built on the foundation of absorbing the resources of others."
"People always want to start wars, and the powerful always bully the weak."
Bai Zhi beckoned, and the refrigerator opened automatically. An ice cream floated out and landed in Xiao Yu's hand, while the others each received a bottle of cola.
"What exactly do you want to say?" After getting the Coke, Jackie Chan's momentum weakened slightly.
"Look at you, you're in such a hurry. Let me explain slowly to you."
"Don't you think that perhaps this world needs someone with enough power to suppress everyone, end wars, make the world more just, and lead humanity toward the stars?"
"What you mean by that is...."
"Hmm, just like you think. I don't mind being that person. I'm quite experienced in being a leader."
After listening to Bai Zhi's speech, the group exchanged bewildered glances. The core of Bai Zhi's words was indeed world domination.
However, their starting point was indeed very different from what they imagined.
This is supposedly for maintaining peace?
"A very good idea, but you can't do it, and the whole world will oppose you."
The old man pushed up his glasses. "Nobody likes having someone else controlling them."
"Yes, that's true, but I have a way to get them to agree."
Bai Zhi slammed a few pills on the table. "When you came in, I believe you had already heard the security captain mention it. Do you think I can achieve the result I want with this?"
"A drug to reverse aging?" the old man asked tentatively.
"That's right. One pill, and an old man like you will immediately turn into a teenager. The effect is excellent."