Survival Game: Call Me an Honest Businessman

Just as Li Zhigang finished speaking, Ying's message arrived.

Shadow: [The Ten Resource Zones are a collective term for the four zones of East Qi, the three zones of South Qi, the two zones of West Qi, and the one zone of North Qi. The distribution of resources in these resource zones varies, but they have one thing in common: they are abundant and complete. Basically, anything you can think of can be found in these resource zones. Occasionally, you can even dig up ancient resources that have already disappeared. They are the most important resource competition points before the century-old rating, also known as the secondary rating.]

Shadow: [There are also hidden factors involved in applying for resource zones. You're ranked first across all four categories, so your chances of getting mining rights in a resource zone are very high. But you'd better be realistic about your capabilities. Resource zones are called secondary ratings because the competition is only slightly less intense than century-level and minor ratings.]

Shadow: [Elites and geniuses from many races will emerge in this second ranking; it's a kind of early training exercise.]

Li Zhi: [Do you think there's a higher probability that Shen has a mental problem, or a higher probability that he's simply trying to harm me?]

Shadow: [?? Why do you ask that?]

Li Zhi: [She wants me to expand my territory to the resource area near the Emerald Mountains, and to surround the resource area with Jin Cheng, with Jin Cheng and Bu Wangwei jointly monopolizing the road rights in the resource area.]

Shadow: [If she were a normal intelligent life form, the probability of her seeking revenge would be higher, but she's a pure-blooded scale race, so it's normal for her to have occasional brain farts.]

Li Zhi felt that Chen was vengeful and always got the short end of the stick with her, so she was holding back and trying to harm her.

They actually instigated her to monopolize the resource zone!

If she really did that, then the alien races hunting her down wouldn't be after the bounty amount, but rather because they would be enraged and attacked by the masses.

Even Qi Yuan would applaud upon seeing this; he's the kind of person who would uphold justice during a council meeting.

Moreover, Shen has not replied to any messages.

He was clearly feeling guilty.

Just as Li Zhigang was thinking this, Chen's message arrived: [You come out here! I saw you're located at Buwangwei! I'm right outside Buwangwei! If you've got the guts, let my quantum blade test your new mech!]

Li Zhi turned to Ying and said, "[She just has something wrong with her head.]"

Li Zhi walked to the window of the airship's cockpit and, sure enough, saw the sunken airship.

But what surprised her even more was that the entrance was packed with people.

It stretches as far as the eye can see.

Bai Ge's message arrived just then: [Boss, Minister He of the Strategic Department and Minister Zhang of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs would like to visit you and ask when you have time.]

Li Zhi looked away: [Two o'clock in the afternoon the day after tomorrow.]

She wants to have a real day off tomorrow.

I have to go to the stock exchange for an inspection the day after tomorrow morning, so I'll only have time in the afternoon.

A little white dove: [Okay, I'll communicate with them.]

Give me back my 3-star, 5-fee credit!!!: [What's going on at the entrance?]

A little white dove: [Yesterday, when you took the top spot on the lord rankings, the number of players visiting "Unforgettable Danger" increased significantly. Today, with the announcement that you're number one on all four rankings, plus the right to apply for resource development, everyone in the vicinity who chose the vassal mode for the main storyline has come over.]

A little white dove: [To ensure the smooth operation of the "Never Forget the Danger" organization, most authorization applications to join have been rejected. These individuals haven't left; instead, they've requested citizenship and more interview opportunities.]

A little white dove: [I'm about to ask you to let me know if we can have a meeting tonight to discuss future hiring strategies.]

Give me back my Samsung 5-star rating!!! : [I have something to do tonight, not sure when I'll be back, maybe tomorrow morning at 10 AM.]

It's nice to be able to sleep longer and have a half-day off.

A little white dove: [Okay.]

Just as Li Zhi was about to return to his room, he saw Shen Feng burst in.

They even smiled and greeted people after taking it personally!

Li Zhi sighed and turned to call over Perth, who was playing with Big Flying Tiger on the back hill.

Perth crossed her arms and turned her head away: "Didn't you dislike me following you around?"

Li Zhi: "It's not that I don't like you following me, but with your fighting ability, it would be a waste of your talents to follow me. I don't want to squander your abilities. However, I have no choice but to ask for your help today. Shen is carrying a knife and wants to attack me. She's gone mad."

Perth was taken aback, then turned to look down the mountain. The mechs assembled in mid-air and were instantly donned.

"Shen! What are you doing?!"

She stood in front of Li Zhi.

Chen pointed at Li Zhi and said, "If you're so capable, why don't you fight me yourself!"

Li Zhi: "I'm incompetent."

Perth: "I am her skill!"

Chen: "...You, an S-rank, have fallen so low. Never mind, I actually have something to discuss with you today."

Li Zhi: "Not crazy?"

His eyes reddened for a moment.

Perth cautiously pulled out his hairdryer.

Shen put away her quantum knife: "I just have bipolar disorder, not that I'm really mentally ill. I'm looking for you to discuss a collaboration. I want you to open an exchange in Jincheng as well."

The words of refusal were on the tip of Li Zhi's tongue, but after a moment's hesitation, he said, "I refuse."

Shen frowned: "Why? This won't do you any harm."

Li Zhi: "There are no benefits either. The exchange is just starting out; it's not the time to expand yet."

Chen: "What if I said Jincheng was willing to offer the most prime location in the trading area and waive land tax and rent?"

Li Zhigang was about to speak.

Then I saw a commotion down the mountain.

"Aaaaaahh ...

The area outside the already crowded Buwangwei Gate was now even more packed with different groups of people, all trying to avoid Luo Hong, who had just appeared from another dimension.

"Demons!"

"High-ranking demons!"

"Quickly authorize us to go in!"

Shen looked over curiously, then suddenly his expression changed: "How come Tu is with you?"

As Li Zhi gave the orders, he said calmly, "She is now the captain of our 'Never Forget the Danger' guard team."

Chen looked at Tu, who was maintaining order at the barrier entrance, and remained silent with a dark expression, seemingly lost in thought.

Li Zhi: "I'll go over there."

Perth: "I'll go with you!"

Chen silently followed.

Li Zhi arrived at the barrier entrance in just one minute.

He is currently confronting Luo Hong.

Luo Hong's face showed a gentle and friendly expression that Li Zhi had never seen before:

"I truly have no ill intentions. I've come to discuss a business deal with the lord of Unforgettable Danger. To demonstrate my goodwill, I can swear an oath here and now that, except during the century-long racial war, I, on behalf of all demons, will not harm or kill any of Unforgettable Danger's subjects."

I was taken aback when I realized I was being treated the same way.

Those huddled together in fear outside, and those inside who were not afraid but curious, showed completely different expressions upon hearing this.

Luo Hong solemnly said, "The demon race admires lords who are mindful of danger. Li Zhi is the only one to have topped all four rankings since the beginning of the Tianqi Calendar 997. Her territory deserves special treatment."