Just Discharged From the Military and Got Tied Down by A Cold Beauty
Chapter 320: Chen Fei Withdraws from the Competition

Chapter 320: Chapter 320: Chen Fei Withdraws from the Competition

Edson narrowed his eyes and honestly, he really did want to test Chen Fei’s strength.

Metal Control, a Super-level Mutant Ability; he wondered just how powerful it actually was.

However, Edson also knew that taking action now basically meant pushing Chen Fei completely to the opposition of the Superpower Alliance.

That would be unwise.

For the Superpower Alliance, it wouldn’t be cost-effective either.

"Miss Chen Fei is overthinking it; I’m merely here to negotiate with you on behalf of the Superpower Alliance,"

"If Miss Chen Fei is willing to forfeit this competition, our Superpower Alliance can provide you a handsome gift." Edson’s tone slowed, and a smile returned to his face.

Having said that, Edson took a step forward and handed over a piece of paper.

Chen Fei unfolded the note, which contained the items the Superpower Alliance was willing to offer.

There were three altogether.

One hundred million US dollars, a Mutated Crystal, and a medicinal drug named X-1 for treating injuries.

Lu Xiao also knew some things about this X-1.

The item was developed by the Superpower Alliance and possessed powerful healing effects for injuries sustained by Mutants.

Lu Xiao had asked Irina, and this thing was practically priceless; even if it occasionally appeared on the market, it was immediately snapped up by Fourth-stage Mutants.

Two years ago, the Civilization Book Club had auctioned an X-1 and it fetched a price of 1.2 billion US dollars.

Chen Fei glanced at Lu Xiao and honestly, the Superpower Alliance was indeed showing sincerity.

This gift was absolutely generous.

"Mr. Lu Xiao, what do you think?" Edson suddenly asked Lu Xiao.

It was apparent that Chen Fei greatly valued Lu Xiao’s opinion.

If Lu Xiao agreed, then Chen Fei would probably nod as well.

"The champion’s prize for the Master Group is a Mutated Crystal and an X-1, right?" Lu Xiao spoke.

The offer the Superpower Alliance made to Chen Fei essentially matched the Master Group’s champion reward.

"Yes."

"Not enough."

"Then what do you suggest, Mr. Lu Xiao?"

"No need for the money, double the other items," Lu Xiao gave his counter-offer.

Since they wanted Chen Fei to withdraw from the race, they definitely needed to offer more than what winning the championship would.

Otherwise, why would Chen Fei agree? Is winning the championship too difficult for Chen Fei?

Edson frowned slightly; Lu Xiao indeed had a big appetite.

"We’ll give the one hundred million US dollars, add another X-1, but just one Mutated Crystal," Edson began bargaining.

The X-1 was produced by the Superpower Alliance itself; though it fetched high prices outside, reaching over a billion US dollars, it only cost a few million US dollars to produce internally.

So giving one more X-1 was no issue for Edson at all.

As for the Mutated Crystal, although it wasn’t particularly useful, it was a hard currency.

Beyond the Civilization Book Club setting up a scenario to fleece others, under normal circumstances, the price of Mutated Crystals was stable, around fifty billion US dollars each.

Major trade between Mutant Organizations occasionally took place using Mutated Crystals as well.

Thus, Lu Xiao asking for an additional Mutated Crystal essentially meant asking for an extra fifty billion US dollars, naturally, he couldn’t agree to that lightly.

"Don’t want the money, two Mutated Crystals, one X-1, if not, forget it." Lu Xiao raised his eyebrows, the X-1 is just something your Superpower Alliance produces on your own, are you trying to trick me?

Edson’s brow furrowed.

"Wait a second, let me check." A few seconds later, Edson took out his phone and walked to the side.

About two minutes later, Edson came back: "It’s a deal, the items will be delivered shortly."

"Okay, notify us once they arrive, and we’ll hand over the competition pass upon receiving the goods," Lu Xiao nodded.

Two Mutated Crystals plus one X-1 were indeed quite a good deal, and there was still another Mutated Crystal and one X-1 from the Master Group’s championship.

Chen Fei might be out, but I, Lu Xiao, am still in the race.

By absorbing two Mutated Crystals, my meridians will gather the energy equivalent of three Mutated Crystals; surely I could tangle with a Fourth-stage Mutant.

An hour later, Lu Xiao received two Mutated Crystals and one X-1.

As for Chen Fei’s competition pass, that went to Edson.

"Fei, we have to find a chance to take down this old guy hard," Lu Xiao whispered to Chen Fei as Edson left.

Edson, this old man, was powerful, emotionally stable, and clever; crucially, the wily old thief was also aiming to kill them, so it would be better to set up a trap and strike first.

"Then we need to plan carefully, best to do it unnoticed."

Lu Xiao nodded, that indeed would be tricky.

After all, Edson was a Fourth-stage member of the Superpower Alliance; if they killed him and it became known, the Superpower Alliance definitely wouldn’t let it go easily.