Armor-Piercing Munition: Face Me, Carbon-Based Monster!
Chapter 241 - 98: Monopoly by Three, Creating Gratitude

Chapter 241: Chapter 98: Monopoly by Three, Creating Gratitude

Holy Temple Guard Brigade 15th Brigade?

Chen Jian didn’t even know what the 15th Brigade was, let alone have any interactions with them.

However, his intuition told him that anyone visiting at such a time probably wasn’t here for idle chit-chat.

Combining this with the reconnaissance drones detecting units gathering within Jinling City, Chen Jian keenly sensed that perhaps something unusual was about to happen in Jinling City.

Thus, he decisively agreed to the request for a meeting and, a few minutes later, met the so-called Brigade Leader Zhang Tao.

As well as Jin Zhong, who was beside him.

Both had already taken off their armor and were dressed in ordinary clothes.

From outward appearances, except for being more robust and taller than average, there was nothing remarkable about them.

Not even their looks stood out — not to mention comparing to the fair-skinned scholar Shen Yue, even when compared to the perpetually stern He Shuo, they lacked assertive demeanor by a few degrees.

Particularly Zhang Tao, standing next to Jin Zhong made his expression appear even more slick.

Unlike a brigade leader, he looked more like a businessman.

—And his first sentence almost confirmed his "businessman" identity.

He said:

"Gentlemen of the Huaxia Army, aside from admiring the visage of the hero who saved Jinling City, I’ve come to make a deal with you."

"You? A deal with me?"

Chen Jian was stunned, and Jin Zhong beside him was also dumbfounded.

He frowned and looked at Zhang Tao, seemingly about to speak, but was discreetly stopped by the latter.

Subsequently, Zhang Tao continued:

"Yes, just a small deal, purely representing myself, not the Mechanical God Sect."

"Let’s hear it."

Chen Jian became intrigued as he spoke those words.

What does it mean to only represent yourself?

In such a religious group, saying something like that is akin to rebellion.

And this Zhang Tao seemed accustomed to such rebellion?

This was indeed interesting.

Chen Jian couldn’t wait to hear what kind of deal he was proposing.

If he was interested in trading equipment or skills, there was no way Chen Jian would give them to him.

But if he wanted resources, wealth...

Chen Jian wouldn’t mind making this deal.

After all, cultivating division is a gradual process.

If things start off well, it might have a positive impact on future restructuring and assimilating the Mechanical God Sect.

Chen Jian waited quietly, but then Zhang Tao’s next words left him in a daze.

"I want to exchange intelligence on the Pope Saint’s negotiation strategy in return for you remembering my name."

"Huh?"

What do you mean?

Chen Jian looked at Zhang Tao somewhat bewildered, pausing for several seconds before finally realizing the other party was showing goodwill towards him and the Huaxia Army.

Exchanging intelligence for having his name remembered?

What kind of high emotional intelligence statement is this?

Damn, you’re too eager to advance, aren’t you?!

Chen Jian looked at Zhang Tao with a mix of amusement and disbelief, then glanced at the already helpless Jin Zhong beside him, before asking:

"Have you two agreed on this? Are you going to defect from the Mechanical God Sect?"

"Such a major decision can’t possibly be made in this way, can it?"

"I’m not betraying the church."

Zhang Tao shrugged nonchalantly and answered:

"I’m simply offering a friendly reminder based on the information I possess."

"That reminder is, the Pope Saint has already mobilized four Holy Temple Guard Brigades stationed in other regions to defend the Holy Hall in Jinling, and the first three Guard Brigades are expected to arrive today."

"Therefore, the Saint will definitely delay the negotiation process."

"I think you should be prepared for this in advance, or formulate a more... prudent strategy."

"Understood."

Chen Jian nodded slightly, then responded:

"We aren’t afraid of the Mechanical God Sect’s pressure, honestly, if they make any excessive moves... the ones in trouble will be them—not, it’s you."

"That’s precisely why I’m here."

Zhang Tao sighed lightly and then said:

"No matter what, the civilians in Jinling City are innocent."

"They barely escaped the clutches of Huadu, and I truly don’t wish to see this century-old metropolis turned into a wasteland."

"Therefore, my reminder has some personal motives too."

"If you can prepare in advance, perhaps you can complete this negotiation in a more decisive and less costly manner."

"This would be beneficial for both you and the people of Jinling City."

"The only ones harmed would likely be the church itself."

"And that is a result you can accept, right?"

"Indeed."

Chen Jian nodded again, then said:

"You needn’t worry; even in the most extreme situation, we have the capability to ensure the civilians in Jinling City remain unaffected."

"In our eyes, the strength of the Mechanical God Sect... to be frank, is rather laughable."

"They can’t threaten us, nor do they have time to pose a threat to the civilians in the city."

"Then I’m relieved."

Zhang Tao smiled slightly and then said:

"My name is Zhang Tao, as you know, the leader of the Holy Temple Guard Brigade 15th Brigade."

"I have nearly 600 Holy Temple Guards under my command, stationed with me in Jinghai City."

"We might not have much interaction in the future, but I still hope you will remember my name."

"Why?"

Chen Jian asked curiously.

He very much wanted a definitive answer from Zhang Tao because, in truth, he had already subtly discerned the other’s intentions.

This person was quite unstable; his views on the Mechanical God Sect, or even religion itself, seemed rather uncertain.