Collapse Iron: The Five Heroes of the Clouds Won't Let Me Go

To prevent those who covet the place from making any moves, the train returned on March 7th and Sunday.

Cheng Xiao originally intended to contact Undying Path to inquire about the situation on his side, but an uninvited guest arrived shortly afterward.

A communication screen appeared in front of everyone and initiated a transaction negotiation with Xing.

[Gentlemen, let me introduce myself. I am Ya Poli, the head of the Technology Research and Development Department, and also the actual controller of the Broad Knowledge Society. I wonder if the Pioneers would be willing to make a deal with me?]

Xu Zhao crossed his arms and laughed, "Look, the person in question can't wait to come knocking on our door!"

[Ms. Paula Merry, I have investigated your background; you are indeed a capable all-rounder. Although I am unaware of your relationship with Chairman Fleming, I have no conflict of interest with you.]

Xu Zhao: "Who knows~"

Then Ya Poli's voice pointed to Cheng Xiao:

【Mr. Cheng Xiao, to be honest, I am truly delighted by your arrival. I still remember the shock and awe I felt when I first saw the Amber King's divine form. At that moment, I realized that the gods are the greatest treasure and secret in this boundless universe.】

Even if mortal life is studied to its utmost, it is merely a step closer to the divine. I have had many dealings with Ruan Mei, a genius in the field of biology, and have even met you. I am very glad that I have the opportunity to meet you this time as well.

"Ha!!! What are you trying to do?!" Bai Heng immediately shielded Cheng Xiao behind him.

Please don't get agitated. I have no ability to deal with gods; I simply wish to get to know Mr. Cheng Xiao.

Then, Ya Po Li finally turned the topic to the stars:

"Tractor, let me be frank, I really want that die you're holding. Would you be willing to part with it? Don't worry, the price is negotiable."

"Give me a reason. If it's some nonsense about safe containment, then I won't agree to the deal." Xing was very rational.

Of course, the Star Train can certainly contain such a dangerous item. The reason I want it is because it contains countless conspiracy theories. I will personally take charge and see what other tricks the Great Lord of Annihilation has up his sleeve.

"Wow! That sounds good!" Bai Heng exclaimed happily.

"Waaaah, so touching. He actually values ​​the big picture so much. No wonder he's one of the company's department heads. His perspective is definitely different—just kidding~" Xu Zhao stuck out his tongue.

Xing sneered, "You make it sound so nice, but if I hadn't seen too many companies like you, I almost would have believed you. If it were truly for the greater good, why would you need to come to me privately to discuss a 'deal'?"

【...】

"Avalokitesvara, is it? Let me tell you, do you know why I didn't agree to give it to Zaitian before? This die is about pleasure, gluttony, and destruction, and it's a gift from the former navigator. How could I possibly give it to the company?"

In other words... there's no room for negotiation?

"certainly!"

Xing's tone was domineering yet incredibly reliable.

Just then, the dice spoke:

"Oh my god, my dear juniors, you care so much about this old man. Even when you confronted the company's department head head-on, you refused to hand me over. I'm so touched!"

"If I were really sold, I, Old Dice, might be sliced ​​apart on the operating table by a sharp blade, and then my youth would vanish piece by piece."

"Alas, it's a pity that my die isn't very powerful; my real body is still imprisoned on the train. Otherwise, I would really give my dear Pioneer a little red flower. Pioneer~ Pioneer~ This little flower is for you~"

"I'm selling. Name your price." Xing's tone immediately changed, becoming cold and ruthless.

"No!!! My junior, are you forcing your senior to sell himself?!" The dice made a sharp, explosive sound.

"I didn't want to sell myself before you asked," Xing said, like a heartless, feudal husband forcing his wife to sell herself for money.

[One hundred billion. I know this price doesn't fully capture its value, but you can ask for even more.]

Xing's eyes widened instantly, and she looked at the dice as if they were a walking 100 billion credits.

Guishai couldn't break out in a cold sweat, but his tone turned fearful: "Trailblazer, you're not really going to sell the old man, are you? No way, right? How can a mere 100 billion credits compare to the bond with the Trailblazers?"

"Sell it! Sell it! That's a hundred billion! We can spend as much as we want on our train trips! We can even hire star destroyers as bodyguards!" Bai Heng happily wagged his tail.

"Sigh, a single die sells for at least a hundred billion. I couldn't earn that much even if I drew comics my whole life." Xu Zhao shook his head in distress. Sure enough, working for someone else won't make you rich or successful.

"You guys, stop talking nonsense! Star! Don't listen to their lies. I know you're a top-notch pioneer, and you certainly wouldn't measure the bonds of pioneering with money, right?" Dice asked expectantly.

Cheng Xiao shook his head, while Xing revealed a bright smile, her white teeth clearly visible.

"Senior, the train is short of money right now, this is a hundred billion! It's just been sold into the company. I believe that with the strength of the older generation of pioneers, the company will definitely not be able to hold you back. Just make a small sacrifice."

"No!!!" (Snowflakes flutter down)

The dice emitted a sharp, mournful cry, like a young wife abandoned by a heartless husband.

Holding the dice, Xing asked expectantly, "Ms. Ya Po Li... if, if I really sell it to you, will you give me a hundred billion?"

Seemingly seeing a glimmer of hope in the deal, Avalokiteshvara's voice became excited:

【Hmm~ Ah~ Of course, I promise, as long as you hand me the dice, these heartwarming 100 billion credits will fall into your hands as softly as a feather~】

"One hundred billion...really one hundred billion?"

"But I refuse!"

What?!

"Hmph, as a first-rate pioneer, my favorite thing to do since birth has been to say NO to arrogant people!"

Why?! You only need to discard one unstable and dangerous item to gain over a hundred billion dollars. Why not?

"Yes, it's really tempting, and this die makes me want to vomit, just like rat droppings stuck to the wall in a toilet. But! It's still the predecessor I have to admit."

Xing opened her arms and looked up at the sky, as if she had been saved by Thousand Star City. She had been freed from the endless desire for money and was now ascending to Buddhahood.

"I knew it..." Cheng Xiao sighed, rubbing his forehead. He had already guessed the ending.

"Aww, my lovely junior, you are truly the pride of the old dice~"

"If you bark like that again, I'll use you to block the toilet."

The voice of the star is more terrifying than Satan from hell.