Kill one monster, stack one poison, and I alone will poison my way across the world!

Zhang Ze's expression was extremely serious, and his words were spoken with great conviction.

If it were an average 18-year-old, upon hearing terms like "monster siege" and "millions of people," they would probably be fired up, readily agreeing and eager to grab a sword and go into battle.

But Su Chen is not.

LOL, he must have had enough chicken soup for the soul in his past life.

I don't know how much patriotic tax I've paid, but I'm immune to it now.

He leaned back on the leather sofa, still fiddling with the black and gold VIP card in his hand, without even lifting his eyelids.

"That sounds pretty scary," Su Chen said slowly. "However, Chairman Zhang, I have a question."

"you say."

"What exactly does your guild's dungeon strategy team do?" Su Chen asked Zhang Ze. "Don't tell me it's just a suicide squad. In a place like the guild, nothing's done without a profit. I don't believe you'd do something that loses money."

Zhang Ze's eye twitched slightly.

That kid, he really won't act until he sees the rabbit.

"Of course not a suicide squad."

Zhang Ze explained, "Our primary goal is to figure out the mechanics of a dungeon and clear it first. After clearing it, we will sell the detailed strategy guide we've compiled to elite groups of large families or reserve teams of the military at a high price."

Zhang Ze paused for a moment, then offered enticing bait: "As the official raiding team of the Merchant Guild, we will provide top-tier potion support before entering the dungeon. After clearing it, the Merchant Guild will not only waive all profits but will also buy them back at a high price. The team will also receive a substantial commission from the sale of the strategy guide."

The conditions are indeed very generous.

Su Chen considered it in his mind.

Even if he clears the dungeon himself and becomes the first to clear it, the strategy guide will most likely be sold to a merchant guild or a large guild.

What's more, they can also get free supplies from the merchant guild.

A sure-fire way to make money.

But he remained outwardly calm and composed.

"The conditions are good."

Su Chen put down the card in his hand and looked at Zhang Ze, "But I still have the same question. What's the point of your guild's strategy guide for the Abyss dungeon? Once someone clears the Abyss dungeon, the Abyss-ification trait will disappear, and the so-called strategy guide will be meaningless."

Zhang Ze sighed and rubbed his temples, feeling a bit of a headache.

"Su Chen has such strong logic." Zhang Ze's voice carried a hint of helplessness. "As the largest chamber of commerce in China, our Professional Merchants' Guild has various agreements with the government. When an Abyss instance appears, we must respond immediately."

Seeing that Su Chen still had some doubts, he said helplessly, "That's not hard to understand, young brother. If a monster siege were to occur, even if the city didn't fall, how much money would our guild lose? Compared to that, providing some material assistance and helping with the dungeon is much more worthwhile."

"I might believe you if you put it that way."

Su Chen nodded.

That makes some sense.

Zhang Ze quickly explained, "Su Chen, you misunderstand our Professionals Chamber of Commerce. Our Chamber of Commerce earns money from China and supports Chinese people. When the country needs us, we will not hold back a single bit of effort."

"oh."

"..."

Zhang Ze's lips twitched.

That brat!

Su Chen naturally didn't believe a word of it. He continued, "Your Professional Merchant Guild is a large and powerful organization; you shouldn't lack experts of all levels, right?"

"Of course we have enough, but this time there's a strict requirement for the Abyss dungeon—it can only be entered solo!"

Zhang Ze stared intently at Su Chen.

"There are many experts in Tianhe City below level 20, but according to our guild's big data analysis, you are the only one who can clear this abyss dungeon."

Su Chen suddenly realized.

No wonder that old fox was so polite to me.

In dungeons below level 20, high-level players can't enter, and low-level players who do are just easy targets.

Moreover, it can only be done solo.

Isn't this just like those insanely difficult challenge dungeons in games where you're stuck at a certain level?

Aside from overpowered characters like me, any ordinary player who enters this are guaranteed to die.

"So that's how it is."

Su Chen nodded, indicating his understanding.

Then, he extended a finger and tapped the table.

"Then I refuse."

"..."

Zhang Ze was stunned.

"What did you say?!"

"I said I refused."

Su Chen said matter-of-factly, "President Zhang, that's an Abyss dungeon. You could die if you're not careful. I've only been awakened for three days. I haven't even enjoyed my prime yet. Why should I risk my life? Besides, aren't there city defense troops for monster sieges? If the sky falls, the tall ones will hold it up. What's the point of me, a level 13 mage, getting involved?"

Zhang Ze's face flushed red.

He slammed his hand on the table and stood up abruptly.

"Su Chen! This concerns the lives of millions of people in Tianhe City! If the abyss passage is secure, those high-level demons will break out, and even the city defense forces won't be able to stop them! This is the responsibility of every professional!"

"Stop, stop, stop!"

Su Chen quickly waved his hand, picked at his ear, and said, "President Zhang, don't try to morally blackmail me. I won't fall for it."

Zhang Ze was rendered speechless by Su Chen's retort.

He looked at the boy in front of him, whose eyes were clear and even a little playful.

He realized with dismay that the same tactics he used on ordinary, enthusiastic newcomers were completely ineffective against Su Chen.

This guy is a seasoned veteran in student's clothing, a slippery little fox!

Zhang Ze's expression changed instantly; his previous angry look completely disappeared, and he sat back down in his chair.

He took a leisurely sip of tea and said, "Tell me, what are your conditions?"

Su Chen smiled.

That color-changing speed is truly worthy of the chairman.

"It's very simple."

Su Chen sat back on the sofa. "First, I'm a coward. Before entering the dungeon, just give me an epic-level or higher survival item and don't even bother to return it."

"You're dreaming! Do you even know what 'epic' means? An epic-level survival item can fetch an astronomical price in Tianhe City!"

Zhang Ze refused outright.

"Then let's go with the Gold level. I've already made a lot of concessions. My request isn't unreasonable, is it?" Su Chen said with a smile.

Zhang Ze gritted his teeth: "Okay, I agree."

"second."

Su Chen held up his second finger. "I need skill stones to learn new skills. When I reach level 20, could you help me solve the skill stone problem and help me learn the new skills?"

Zhang Ze asked, somewhat puzzled, "Just skill stones?"

"That's right."

Su Chen nodded sincerely.

"Can!"

Zhang Ze readily nodded.

It's just a skill stone, how much could it cost?

"Third." Su Chen looked at Zhang Ze with a smile.

"Are you ever going to stop?!" Zhang Ze almost flipped the table.

"Don't rush. Thirdly, I want 80% of the money from selling strategy guides and subsequent revenue sharing."

"you……"

Zhang Ze pointed at Su Chen, his fingers trembling.

80%?!

Good grief, so now the Chamber of Commerce is working for you, right?

"Seventy percent, no less than that."

"Forty percent! Forty percent at most! If you try to bargain again, this is off!" Zhang Ze roared.

"make a deal."

Su Chen slapped his thigh and agreed with unusually quick enthusiasm.

Looking at Su Chen's triumphant smile, Zhang Ze suddenly felt an urge to vomit blood.

He then realized that the kid had never intended to take 80% from the beginning; he was just testing his limits little by little.

The office was quiet for a moment, with only Zhang Ze's heavy breathing.

Su Chen straightened his clothes, stood up, and the playful look on his face vanished, replaced by an extremely serious and solemn expression.

He walked up to Zhang Ze, grasped Zhang Ze's hand tightly, and spoke with a sorrowful yet firm tone.

"President Zhang, please rest assured. The appearance of the Abyss Dungeon concerns the lives and safety of millions of citizens in Tianhe City. As a member of the Great Hua Empire and as a proud professional, I, Su Chen, have an unshirkable duty!"

Su Chen's eyes gleamed with the light of righteousness.

Zhang Ze stared blankly at the hand that Su Chen was holding tightly, and then looked at Su Chen's righteous and awe-inspiring face.

Screw your duty, you son of a bitch!

Why didn't you mention national security when you were bargaining?

The terms have all been agreed upon, and the benefits have all been received. What are you doing here putting on this act of trying to move Da Hua?!

That little fox, getting the benefit and still acting innocent, she has no shame at all!

Zhang Ze roared inwardly, feeling that all his decades of experience in the business world had been completely crushed by this kid.

He forcefully pulled his hand back, forcing a smile that looked more like a grimace.

"Good...good...Brother Su Chen, you are very generous. The Merchant Guild will prepare the gold-grade life-saving item immediately. As for your skill stone, you can come to the Merchant Guild to pick it up anytime you reach level 20."

"no problem."

Su Chen finally couldn't hold back any longer, and his smile stretched all the way to his ears.

"..."

Zhang Ze took a deep breath, made a phone call, and a few minutes later, a young woman dressed in professional office attire and black stockings walked in.

It was Bai Zhi who had contacted Su Chen earlier.

She smiled at Su Chen and took out three different items.

"Manager Zhang, I've brought everything."

"OK."

Zhang Ze said, "In such a short time, we can only find three pieces of gold-level life-saving equipment. You can choose one."

Su Chen directly examined the three items.

[Shadow Dancer Ring]: Level 10 Gold-grade equipment, Spirit +100, Agility +20, Additional Attribute: Phantom Appearance: Leaves a phantom identical to the original at the location of the caster, lasting for 30 seconds, and taunts the target, forcing them to attack. Cooldown: 600 seconds.

[Mirror Bracelet]: Level 10 Gold-grade equipment, Spirit +80, Stamina +40, Additional Affix: Mirror Reflection. When activated, all damage you receive within the next 1.5 seconds will be reflected back to the attacker as magic damage. The maximum reflected damage is 5 points, and it is not considered part of your damage output, nor does it trigger any of your equipment's special effects. Cooldown: 1 hour.

[Immunity Robe]: Level 10 Gold-tier equipment, Spirit +120, Additional Affix: Control Saving: When activated, you are immune to all negative status effects (stun, freeze, silence, fear, polymorph, etc.) for the next 2 seconds, but not immune to damage. Cooldown: 30 minutes.