I transformed into a cute girl and lived a carefree life in the apocalypse.

If that doesn't work, then Yan Ziming might have to try to leverage his personal connections.

For example, that evil capitalist tycoon in the United States...

"Well! Let's give it a try! Let's go see the Chinese government first."

Yan Ziming made up his mind, and only then did Ye Qianxue dare to ask timidly, "Will they agree? The number we're asking for is so big..."

"Hmph! The number I want is huge, but the chips I have are no smaller!"

"Wow! Big sister, are you going to...?"

"Of course, I'm not a government official. I need to earn a living if I work for someone else, right? I won't do work for free."

Patting his younger sister's head, Yan Ziming was already prepared to face any danger.

.............

"Do you want... another master of the Sequence level to emerge in China?"

"Huh?" Mo Sheng was stunned, his head spinning from the sudden revelation of this 'secret' from Yan Ziming's mouth.

Seeing that Mo Sheng had fallen for the trap, Yan Ziming smiled even more confidently and said, "Let me put it another way. Do you want a 'Black Calamity' that truly belongs to the Chinese camp?"

——This is a lie.

Putting aside others, Yan Ziming himself wasn't quite sure if Ye Qianxue could reach the Sequence level, since she hadn't inherited all of Si Mo's characteristics.

At least, in terms of biological proportions, Ye Qianxue is still a human being.

If I'm already like this, would others really choose to fully support me for such a slim chance, where the effort and reward are unlikely to be proportional in a short period of time?

"The 'black calamity' that truly belongs to the Chinese camp...?"

Unexpectedly, Yan Ziming mentioned the Black Calamity, an existence that was almost invincible. Mo Sheng's mind became a little confused again, and without thinking, she said, "Of course I want to!"

Which nation or power wouldn't want a powerhouse comparable to the Black Calamity?

This is the foundation of the nation and the guardian of humankind.

"Huh? No, what are you talking about? Do you have a way to completely bring the Black Calamity into our camp?"

Mo Sheng, as expected of a seasoned veteran in the military and political arena, quickly broke free from Yan Zimo's deception and slipped out of her attempt to pin him against the wall, looking at her with a blushing face.

"cut."

Mo Sheng vaguely heard Yan Ziming click his tongue in annoyance.

When her attempts to deceive her failed, Yan Ziming tried to continue using the "wall slam" maneuver to disrupt Mo Sheng's thinking, but Mo Sheng was no longer willing to give her that chance, maintaining a distance of at least two meters from Yan Ziming.

"Tell me, what exactly are you planning?"

"Ahem." With the situation hopeless, Yan Ziming had no choice but to have a serious talk with Mo Sheng.

"Simo's true form is a dragon, you and I both know that, but besides her strength and her apparent title, do you know anything else about her?"

"Hmph... I really don't know."

The Black Calamity, its origins are too mysterious, hidden in the mists of history.

All that the Chinese people know about her, apart from knowing that she actually exists in this world, is speculation.

Oh, and she and Ye Qianxue seem to be mother and daughter.

Whether this is truly the case remains to be determined.

Although they look very similar, does Yan Ziming look like Ye Qianxue? They are not related by blood at all!

Therefore, we cannot generalize based solely on physical resemblance.

Yan Ziming pressed on, saying, "You should have heard about my sister's performance in the battle just now from others, right?"

Upon hearing this, Mo Sheng's eyes narrowed slightly, a glint of intelligence flashing within them.

Clever as she was, she had already realized that Yan Ziming wanted to tell her some truth.

"Eh~~ Of course I know. Even if you don't say it, someone will come to ask you soon. So, do you want to explain now?"

"Hoo hoo~~ Qianxue...she's already a dragon girl, you know?"

Despite having suspected it beforehand, Mo Sheng was still incredibly excited after Yan Ziming confirmed it himself, as this was unprecedented in human history.

There are records in China that confirm Ye Qianxue was indeed born and raised in China, a native human being.

Will children born to mutated species always look like humans from birth?

Therefore, there is only one final answer—given the striking resemblance between Ye Qianxue and the Black Calamity, it can be confirmed that Ye Qianxue was born from Si Mo and a human woman!

This is unprecedented across races; such a situation has never occurred before in history. Perhaps this is a key that can unlock a new generation.

As a result, Ye Qianxue's importance to China suddenly rose to a level comparable to that of Bai He, Jiang Lan, Luo Li, and others.

This applies even to all of humanity.

As she pondered, Mo Sheng's expression suddenly turned strange: "...The 'Black Calamity' you mentioned that truly belongs to the Chinese camp, could it be her?"

"That's her!"

"Hmm... tell me your needs, and I'll decide based on the situation," Mo Sheng said with a slight smile.

Yan Ziming must have kept this a secret for a long time. He suddenly confessed to me out of the blue, so he must be asking the country for something. Otherwise, she would never have known that Ye Qianxue was already a dragon girl!

Finally, we've reached the final stage...

Success or failure hinges on this one move.

Yan Ziming took a deep breath and stated his needs.

"One hundred S-grade obsidian stones, fifty SS-grade, and I don't need the SSS-grade ones, but I want one serial-grade obsidian stone."

37. Conditional Exchange

blink blink...

After stating the conditions, Yan Ziming and Mo Sheng stared at each other, their eyes wide with shock. Compared to the calmness in Yan Ziming's eyes, Mo Sheng was filled with astonishment.

What did I just hear?

One hundred S-grade obsidian stones, fifty SS-grade stones, and one serial-grade stone!?

The number made Mo Sheng's head spin, and she thought she had misheard.

"What you just did?! I, I, I... I'll knock your mother's ass! Are you kidding me?!"

Mo Sheng shook Yan Ziming's shoulders frantically, abandoning all the composure befitting a high-ranking national official. She cursed loudly, her almond-shaped eyes wide open, as if she wanted to devour Yan Ziming alive.

"Calm down, Sister Mo Sheng." Yan Ziming forcefully pried Mo Sheng's hands off his shoulders and gently comforted her.

Perhaps Yan Ziming herself knew that the number was too large, so she never intended to make it her final goal. She would be content with getting half of it.

Bargaining is an art, and it depends on how Yan Zimo performs it.

"You want me to calm down? How am I supposed to calm down?! Do you think China is a place where obsidian is unearthed? The stories are all outrageous!"

After venting her anger, Mo Sheng finally calmed down a bit, but her gaze towards Yan Ziming still held some resentment.

Is this an attempt to drain China's resources?

One hundred S-grade obsidian stones, fifty SS-grade stones, and one serial-grade stone—China can afford to give these away, but if they are given out, the national treasury will be emptied by more than half!

Obsidian is the preferred material for many of the country's current research, energy, and weapons projects. How can we possibly give away so much of it all at once?

"Huff... huff..." Mo Sheng took a few deep breaths and asked Yan Ziming with a serious expression, "What do you need so many obsidian crystals for?"

"I've already explained the reasons."

"With so many resources, it would be good if Qianxue could only use one-twentieth of them at most, right? Would that still be effective?"

Yan Ziming looked to the side helplessly, "Ah... her situation is a bit different from humans. As long as she has enough resources, she can continue to grow stronger."

"As long as there are enough resources, that's fine?" Mo Sheng asked repeatedly.

"Yes, but as for resources... cough cough, what I just mentioned might not be enough..."

"..." Mo Sheng looked at her speechlessly, weighed the pros and cons, and after thinking for a long time, he finally said, "I can't agree to this condition, and I believe no one else will either."

"Well, I was somewhat prepared." Despite being directly rejected, Yan Ziming didn't seem too disappointed.

In Yan Ziming's view, the transaction is only in its initial stage, and there is still plenty of room for further adjustments.

Moreover, they haven't even thrown out their own chips yet.

What percentage of the initial figure can be obtained using this leverage depends on how much importance the country attaches to that region.

"Keep negotiating, I'm listening." Mo Sheng crossed his arms, leaned against the wall, and looked at her with a deep gaze.

Transactions between individuals and groups are never one-sided; at least, groups don't, because there are too many factors to consider, and decisions cannot be made so easily.

If you want the government to invest so many resources in you, you have to demonstrate corresponding value.

A mere possibility that is too illusory and far-fetched is not enough.

However, what reassured Yan Ziming was that her trading partner was China.

The Chinese leadership's understanding of interests has never been limited to immediate gains, but rather takes a long-term perspective with profound foresight. Every investment and decision made in the early days of the nation's founding has deeply influenced subsequent development.

If I were to trade with them, my chances of success would undoubtedly be much higher.