Is this what a zombie is?

130. Sold!

As Bai Ze's footsteps faded into the distance from the bar, the atmosphere in Jiang Chen and Ai Yi's booth remained heavy.

Both of them were still processing this earth-shattering secret concerning the fate of China and the progenitor of zombies, and it took them a long time to calm down.

Knowing too much is really not a good thing; it makes me feel too heavy-hearted.

The dull topic ended with Bai Ze's departure, and a new topic began.

Dongfang Liang put down his wine glass with a crisp sound, breaking the silence, and extended an olive branch directly.

"Jiang Chen, on behalf of the foundation, I formally invite you to join us."

"In exchange, I will use the foundation's resources to arrange a completely new legal identity for you and that child named Game. All the records will be traceable, airtight, ensuring you can live like normal people."

The offer was undeniably generous, but Jiang Chen merely raised an eyebrow, showing little interest.

After all, it's not that they can't do it; it just requires some effort and the methods aren't exactly honorable.

Besides, family members know their own affairs, he chuckled self-deprecatingly.

"You should know my situation. I'm a ticking time bomb that could go berserk at any moment. As a member of the Four Spirits Clan, you should know better than I do how troublesome the things inside me are."

"By recruiting an extremely dangerous individual like me, does the foundation have a death wish, or does it feel its internal affairs aren't lively enough and want some excitement?"

These words were barbed, but they were also an undeniable fact.

The foundation's recruitment of him was tantamount to inviting a wolf into the house.

Before Dongfang Liang could speak, Ai Yi chimed in from the side.

"Of course we want him! Why wouldn't we? My brother is such a good person. It's your foundation's loss if they don't want him. Don't be so ungrateful!"

Following Ai Yi's words, Dongfang Liang explained calmly, "The Foundation is currently facing a severe shortage of manpower, especially capable individuals. The Foundation is currently recruiting Awakened individuals."

He paused, then added, "In a way, aren't those wild awakened individuals, before they receive systematic guidance and discipline, all dangerous time bombs?"

He silently added in his mind: Although, none of them are as dangerous as you.

But since recruiting one person is the same as recruiting a group, why not recruit one more person who is capable, has combat power, and is intelligent?

Moreover, given the relationship between Jiang Chen and Ai Yi, if Jiang Chen really goes into trouble and goes berserk, Ai Yi will definitely be the first to step in and reduce the risk to a manageable level.

Moreover, as long as Jiang Chen is brought into the game, Ai Yi can be restrained. No matter how you look at it, this deal is a sure win.

Jiang Chen met Dongfang Liang's gaze, and the other man's abacus beads were practically bouncing onto his face.

However, it must be admitted that he was indeed tempted, but considering his own situation, he hesitated for a long time before finally choosing to refuse.

"Sorry, I refuse."

Despite being rejected again, Dongfang Liang showed no sign of discouragement or anger. Instead, a confident smile curved his lips, as if he had everything under control.

"I will give you a reason that you absolutely cannot refuse."

Ai rolled her eyes and couldn't help but complain wildly from the side: "Hey, hey, hey, why does this sound so familiar? Dongfang Liang, have you been secretly memorizing CEO quotes? You're using my words! Let me tell you, my brother isn't short of money, you can't bribe him with money."

Dongfang Liang ignored Ai Yi's banter, "Money certainly can't buy you off."

"But what if... it's a sealing formation tailored to your physical condition, capable of completely suppressing the spirit of the Blood Coral Grand Duke?"

"Our Dongfang family is most skilled in formations, you must have heard of that."

Jiang Chen paused for half a second, then immediately said, "Deal!"

Without the slightest hesitation, even a second's delay would be disrespectful to this life-saving formation.

With the deal struck, Dongfang Liang's smile deepened. He picked up his wine glass, took a slow sip, and then revealed his true intentions for the evening.

"I would like to meet the legendary Tai Sui. I hope you can help introduce me."

Jiang Chen frowned slightly.

"I can give it a try, but I can't guarantee success."

"Thanks!"

In fact, Jiang Chen was also very puzzled. So many shocking stories had broken out at the bar tonight, from the secrets of the Five-Clawed Golden Dragon to the recruitment of the foundation.

Given Tai Sui's wicked nature, he should have appeared long ago, or even moved a small stool, put some melon seeds in his pocket, and sat in the front row to listen to the opera.

But to this day, there has been no movement at all in the basement.

This... is completely illogical.

Filled with doubt, Jiang Chen left the booth and headed towards the back door leading to the basement.

Behind them, Ai Yi and Dongfang Liang followed closely.

"Knock knock knock".

Jiang Chen knocked on the door with his fingers.

The iron gate opened a crack inward, and a face appeared behind it.

Seeing this face that was exactly the same as Ai Yi's, Jiang Chen couldn't help but feel a moment of disorientation.

"What is it?" Tai Sui's voice was clearly very impatient.

Jiang Chen steadied himself and suppressed the chaotic thoughts in his mind.

"The Four Spirits Clan has arrived and even bought information from Bai Ze here. Quite a few interesting things have happened tonight. Aren't you even a little curious? You haven't shown your face all night; that's not like you at all!"

"Hmph, do you think you know me that well?"

Tai Sui snorted coldly, his face showing undisguised disgust.

"Because he's there, I don't like being in the same place as that person who has the same face as me."

Jiang Chen was completely baffled by this inexplicable reason and couldn't help but complain, "Since you're so annoying, why don't you just change your face? I can do it, so there's no reason why you can't. It's not hard to sculpt a face that you like."

With the power of Tai Sui, let alone changing faces, even changing genders would be no problem.

Tai Sui stared at Jiang Chen, his eyes filled with complex emotions, seemingly revealing an inexplicable resentment.

Jiang Chen even wondered if there was something wrong with him, how could he feel that the other person's eyes were resentful.

He shook his head, no longer pondering the question, and relayed Dongfang Liang's words.

"The Four Spirits Clan wants to see you, probably to have a serious talk with you. What do you say?"

"I'm in a bad mood, I'm not seeing you."

"Bang!"

The heavy iron door slammed shut, nearly hitting Jiang Chen's nose.

Jiang Chen stood outside the door, looking completely bewildered. "Sigh, what an unpredictable guy. I have no idea what he's thinking."

Jiang Chen couldn't figure out what this old monster was thinking, but he certainly had the right to throw a tantrum.