Chapter 186: Batra Secured! Long Time No See! (1/2, Please Subscribe)

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Batra walked steadily from the depths toward Damenkou.

Yet those slight changes in rhythm still exposed the urgency, tension, and other emotions in his heart.

It sounds strange to say.

But the fact remains that, though both were famous tycoons, he had never personally seen that "Luo Ge."

Both had only seen each other in text and on television, never having exchanged a word.

Today was his first meeting with Luo Ge, and since he had a favor to ask, he naturally needed to perform well.

A few breaths later, three figures of extraordinary bearing came into his view.

Even he, who had weathered great storms, could not help but stare in daze, losing some composure.

Still, his performance was already quite good.

On the other side.

Zetsu Zetsu's face was taut; fine cold sweat was faintly visible on his forehead, far from the calm demeanor he usually showed before Batra.

After all, composure depends on the person.

Before Batra, an ordinary human, he could appear perfectly at ease, as if everything were under his control.

But Luo Ge was different.

The current Luo Ge was no obscure nobody; he was the champion of the Wu Dou Assembly, renowned across all six continents!

As a Hunter himself, Zetsu Zetsu knew very well that he and Luo Ge were worlds apart.

If he provoked the other's displeasure, he feared he would bid farewell to this world in an instant.

Indeed, that person might not even need to act; either of the two behind him alone far surpassed him!

Extreme panic.

This was an unavoidable situation when the gap in strength was too vast.

A single casual gesture from the strong would make the weak tremble with fear, unable to stop overthinking, worrying they had done something wrong.

Luo Ge's expression was slightly odd as he glanced at Zetsu Zetsu, who stood frozen in place.

In the original story, wasn't this man quite calm and composed?

Why, upon seeing me, does he look as if he has encountered a flood or a ferocious beast, with cold sweat pouring out uncontrollably?

Batra took out a handkerchief he carried with him; his hands trembled slightly as he wiped away the cold sweat.

"This must be Luo Ge... my lord, correct?"

"I have only seen you on television before; I have long wished to meet you in person."

"Seeing you today confirms what was said; no wonder you are the one who founded Greed Company and became the champion of the Wu Dou Assembly."

Batra spoke flattering words he had never uttered before, paused, and still added an honorific to the address.

He had never spoken flattery to anyone; usually, others spoke such words to him.

But before Luo Ge, he spoke flattering words for the first time.

"No need for polite pleasantries."

Luo Ge shook his head and said, "Just take me to see the patient directly."

Batra first stared in surprise, then heavily nodded.

"Very well!"

In the room filled with medical instruments,

Batra stood beside the hospital bed, seemingly waiting for some result.

It felt much like waiting for a "verdict" in a hospital.

Luo Ge's gaze swept over the complex instruments before finally fixing on the patient in the bed.

His aura could sense that the other's condition was indeed poor.

If an ordinary person's aura was 100, then this patient's aura was only twenty or thirty, appearing extremely faint.

Like a candle flame swaying in the wind, it could be extinguished at any moment.

What Batra had done was merely add a little protection around the flame, blocking the gentle breeze.

But the candle still burned; sooner or later, it would burn out, symbolizing the end of life.

This person was Batra's beloved wife.

She was also the reason, in the original story, Batra spent countless sums of money—

Just to obtain 【Angelic Breath】 on 【Greed Island】.

It was lamentable that, in the plot, Batra ultimately never waited for 【Angelic Breath】.

His wife had been in a vegetative state for too long; her life had been sustained by "money," but that was never a long-term solution.

Finally, the candle burned out, and the person was gone.

They say money is nearly omnipotent.

But in the Hunter World, the importance of money is even lower, far less important than strength.

As a tycoon, Batra spent hundreds of billions of Jenny just to buy a 【Greed Island】 game console.

And this was money that countless people could never earn in several lifetimes.

Yet it still could not save his beloved one.

But if he possessed strength equal to his wealth, it was not certain, but the probability of saving her would be much higher.

Setting other things aside, if his strength were sufficient, going directly to his door to ask Ging for a 【Angelic Breath】 would not be impossible.

Ging was no fool; on the contrary, he was very clever.

Exchanging one 【Angelic Breath】 for the favor of a top-tier powerhouse.

It is absolutely a profitable deal.

Pity that Batra lacks the strength; he has devoted all his energy to managing his commercial empire and seeking a way to save people.

He has no heart at all to embark on the path of 【Nian】.

People who possess both wealth and strength like himself are rare in the world.

Thinking thus, Luo Ge withdrew his gaze and asked Batra:

"If she is cured, what kind of reward do you intend to offer?"

He was no philanthropist; coming to help Batra was naturally a paid endeavor, and the price was not low.

"If it is truly possible, you can have anything you want; as long as I have it, it is yours!"

Batra was somewhat agitated.

Hearing Luo Ge's words, it seemed this matter was not difficult for him and could be handled with a mere gesture.

Luo Ge's smile held deep meaning as he repeated, "Anything at all, you say..."

"Here is the deal: as long as I cure your wife, you will join my Gro Company."

"Of course, you will continue to control your company, but externally your title will be subordinate to Gro Company."

Batra was utterly baffled.

If it were so, then the things Luo Ge could gain were not many.

It would be nothing more than a bit of fame.

Letting people know that even Batra was his subordinate, and his enterprises all belonged to Gro Company.

But...

Gro Company's current reputation is already higher than his own; if he joins, it seems his gains would be even greater?

And the company would still belong to himself?

Batra could not quite figure it out; he felt something was strange.

He had made countless deals, yet he had never heard of such a request.

The company becomes the other party's subordinate company, yet ownership is not taken, nor are the generated profits taken.

It is merely a title.

Indeed, his company could leverage Gro Company's reputation and develop prosperously in all aspects.

Luo Ge waited silently, a vague meaning flashing in the depths of his eyes.

No matter how Batra thought about it, he would not discover any problem within; at most, he would feel puzzled.

How could Batra know that this was merely a condition Luo Ge spoke offhand, while the true purpose was to make him sign the contract?

After signing the contract, Batra would be one of his own people, and naturally, his company would need no further discussion.

"If you have made your decision, then sign this contract."

Luo Ge produced the "contract" he had brought.

On the surface, this was an ordinary contract, but in fact, it was the 【Absolute Contract】 created by Zhu Di.

After listening to Zhu Di's words, Luo Ge had her create such a fake contract.

"A contract, is it..."

Batra's eyes were complex; he glanced at Luo Ge's calm face and still took it to examine.

Regardless of how one put it, he was a self-made billionaire who clearly understood the meaning of Luo Ge's action.

Contracts are printed out and require a certain amount of time.