Chapter 598: Zhang Jie: Protecting my world of the extraordinary!

"Haha, I like dealing with friends who are straightforward and speak their minds."

Lu Ci smiled with appreciation at Zhang Jie's blunt actions.

"The two of you, please speak."

However, Zhang Jie was not the kind of greenhorn who would have his tail wagging in the air the moment someone flattered him,

forgetting where he was or who he was facing,

having his secrets laid bare by a few words, or simply getting hot-headed,

and being tricked into foolishly throwing his life away. He was extremely calm.

"Zhang Jie, since you are straightforward, I won't beat around the bush either."

Wang Ai narrowed his eyes, staring intently at Zhang Jie and his companion:

"Brother Lu and I invited you here today for one thing: is the Origin of Qi in your possession?"

Lu Ci then laid out the conditions from their two families:

"As long as you hand over the Origin of Qi, money, power, or even beauties—name your price!"

"Are we really allowed to name any price?"

Zhang Jie interjected suddenly, appearing very interested in the conditions offered by the Lu and Wang families.

"Of course!"

Wang Ai struck his cane against the floor, answering decisively.

Off to the side, Lu Gong, who lacked the status to sit and could only stand, spoke up with a sense of reflected glory:

"Our Lu and Wang families are both great clans with hundreds of years of heritage; our foundation is deeper than you can imagine!"

"Then what if I want to be the person in charge of the Company?

For instance, I think the position of Director Zhao Fangxu suits me quite well."

Zhang Jie said with great interest.

"Gah..."

Lu Gong was instantly like a duck whose throat had been seized by fate; he could no longer utter a word.

Although their Lu family was known as one of the four great families of the extraordinary world, enjoying a lofty status and immense influence,

and even great sects like Mount Long Hu and the Wu Dangpai treated them as equals;

what kind of organization was the Company, and what did Director Zhao's position represent?

Did they have the right to privately decide Director Zhao's position?

If they even had such a thought today and let word slip out by the afternoon, the Lu family would cease to exist by the next day.

Such thoughts were fine for private daydreams, but in the entire extraordinary world, what individual would dare say it out loud?

Did they really think the Company—or rather, the state's blade—was not sharp?

The expressions of Lu Ci and Wang Ai also turned cold instantly.

Although they were among the Ten Elders, some of the most powerful people in the extraordinary world,

and even the directors of the Company had to give them some face,

it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that if they stomped their feet, the entire extraordinary world would tremble;

but to compare themselves to Director Zhao, who represented the state? That was like wandering into a boar breeding station in the middle of the night while drunk—did they even deserve to?

This brat was simply playing them for fools!

The gazes of Wang Ai and Lu Ci grew increasingly hostile.

Zhang Jie shrugged his hands, looking very innocent: "You were the ones who told me to name any price.

Although Director Zhao is still in his prime, he will eventually have to retire and find a successor, right?"

Speaking to this point, Zhang Jie became impassioned:

"How could such an important position be left vacant? This humble one

is willing to sacrifice himself for the sake of peace between the extraordinary and ordinary people, and fill this vacancy in the future."

The sunlight streaming through the skylight shone right on Zhang Jie, making him appear all the more saintly.

"Brother Jie..."

Zhang Chulan stared, dumbfounded, at Zhang Jie, who was spouting nonsense with a straight face.

'Shameless brat!'

Lu Ci and Wang Ai made the same assessment of Zhang Jie in their hearts.

He wanted to be the chairman of the Company and maintain peace between the extraordinary and ordinary people?

Why didn't he say he could also lead the extraordinary to conquer the moon?

Without a massive background, immense means, great prestige, and profound enlightenment, he was just daydreaming about that position.

As for Lu Gong's thoughts and his frantic internal roasting of Zhang Jie?

He was just someone on the side of the road; who cares?

Taking a deep breath to suppress his disdain for Zhang Jie's shamelessness, Wang Ai continued calmly:

"Let's not joke about such unrealistic things.

As long as you hand over the Origin of Qi, as long as your conditions are within the capabilities of the Wang and

Lu families, we will satisfy them all!"

Zhang Jie firmly refused: "I only have this one condition!"

That sacrificial hero from the Spider-Man story in the Marvel universe never had his Uncle Ben say that with great power comes great responsibility.

As the undisputed strongest person in this world, both now and in the future,

Zhang Jie felt he had to do something for the peace between the extraordinary and ordinary people.

Love and Peace was the main theme!

Alright, this was actually just a small future goal Zhang Jie had set for himself out of boredom,

to avoid his future life becoming too dull.

The life of a transmigrator with a cheat is just that simple, dry, and boring.

With a cheat at his disposal, if it meant becoming the Company chairman, living in a villa, driving luxury cars,

and finally achieving immortality and ascending to the heavens, he would be willing!

As for why he had to be the Company chairman instead of learning from Superman and silently protecting the world?

Hey, these days, nameless heroes aren't in vogue anymore.

Haven't you heard? Only with greater power does one have greater responsibility;

hmm, to put it in Eastern terms: if the name is not correct, the words will not ring true; if the words do not ring true, the task will not succeed.

Zhang Jie felt that occupying the position, planning the policy, holding the office, and fulfilling the duties was the true path.

"Protecting my world of the extraordinary"—Zhang Jie felt that sounded very pleasant to the ear.

Of course, there was no rush for this; he would just take it one step at a time.

On one hand, Director Zhao was still in his prime, and the peace between the extraordinary and ordinary people was holding, so there was no need to hurry.

On the other hand, Zhang Jie now possessed a long lifespan,

so he didn't need to race against time like ordinary people; he could fully afford to leave the development of events to time.

Time is the greatest director in the world; it makes bone-deep love and hate fade away;

it lets earth-shattering achievements and major events vanish into the long river of history;

and it also allows the once unremarkable, ordinary hairless apes to stand at the top of the food chain of the myriad realms, looking down upon all living things.

'This brat is immune to both soft and hard tactics!'

The gazes of Lu Ci and Wang Ai met in the air, exchanging a look.

This "only condition" was clearly just a refusal.

Surely no rational person would believe it?

"Elder Lu, Elder Wang, Brother Jie has a humorous personality; he is just joking with you."

Sensing the atmosphere growing increasingly heavy, Zhang Chulan quickly stepped out to smooth things over.

"Chulan, come to think of it, the Origin of Qi was your grandfather's possession.

As long as you hand it over, our promise remains valid."

Seeing that Zhang Jie was immune to all tactics and even playing the fool, Wang Ai chose to shift his target.

Lu Ci also looked at him, intending to apply pressure.

"Hey, Elder Wang, what are you saying?

You and Elder Lu are both venerable and respected; if I had this so-called Origin of Qi, would I still be setting conditions for you two?

I would definitely offer it with both hands. Unfortunately, I truly do not have this Origin of Qi; even if I had the heart, I lack the power!"

Zhang Chulan rolled his eyes and immediately denied it flatly.

"Really? Your grandfather was the founder of the Origin of Qi; would he not pass it on to you, his only grandson?"

Wang Ai stared fixedly at Zhang Chulan, trying to detect any clues.

"No, absolutely not! My grandfather absolutely did not pass the Origin of Qi to me!"

Zhang Chulan was also a veteran actor, answering without changing his expression.

'Hmm, my Origin of Qi was passed to me by Sister Bao'er; it really wasn't passed down by my grandfather.'

Zhang Chulan added silently in his heart. ===== CHAPTER 599 =====