Chapter 220: Each Harboring Their Own Schemes

"Let me say it, I'll say it. Actually, my plan is very simple, consisting of no more than three points. First, I want the Tang Sect to feel that we are the prey, which is why the list I gave them falls just above their bottom line. Think about it: when the Tang Sect keeps increasing the stakes and maximizing their benefits, if we choose to give up and turn to invite other teams for sparring, what will the people of the Tang Sect think?"

"Second, why did I say we cannot hand the initiative over to those guys from the Tang Sect? It is actually just a simple question: I want to maximize benefits with the least cost. The price of that list is not actually anything precious even if tripled, and it wouldn't cost much within the Sun Moon Empire. Since we know this issue, the Tang Sect naturally knows it too, so they will undoubtedly reject us and say our sincerity is insufficient. At this time, Leiqier and Yan Lingshu will need to take the initiative to propose increasing the chips. As for increasing the chips, we must suffer a small loss once, otherwise the Tang Sect members won't fall for it."

"First, we are the ones who took the initiative to propose sparring, and we also actively jumped into the pit they dug. Moreover, Leiqier previously said that he could represent the captain, and that the captain doesn't care about these things, so they will conclude that I don't understand the team's situation and will try to fish for information during the sparring. So, from now on, when you communicate, you must inadvertently reveal the message that the captain is useless aside from having great strength, and you must also express dissatisfaction with me. Furthermore, this inadvertence cannot be too deliberate; you must actively leave flaws for them to break through our Soul Guidance Devices, but this process must not be too easy. Otherwise, it will fail."

"The second point is the stage where they increase the stakes after falling into the pit. Once they start increasing the stakes, we will immediately withdraw. I will act as a mediator to persuade you to continue, but you must object and hold an opposing opinion to mine. This is to make them establish a false perception, and it is also the beginning of the plan. When we no longer spar with them, we will use lower stakes than theirs to spar with other teams. This move is for no other reason than to make them feel they have wasted the benefits they delivered to their door."

"As soon as they can't sit still, you express that you have already learned of their strength, so there is no need to continue, and reveal that if they can show stronger strength, you are still willing to continue. At this time, they will show increasingly stronger strength. Of course, this process will also be gradual because they won't let you fat sheep run away all at once. So, at this time, you must learn to suppress the price. The highest upper limit is that list plus fifty percent. Once they say the cost is not enough, you tell them that this controlled metal is all there is, and the rest simply cannot be obtained, so as to cut off their thoughts."

"The last point is very simple: use the plan I formulated to constantly test the Tang Sect's strength. Such an outcome will only be beneficial and harmless to the growth of your strength, so this is a win-win cooperation, except that we are the biggest winners, and the things they obtain are not considered too much for us."

Luo Yu finished explaining his plan in one breath, and everyone felt that this plan was simply seamless; this was not a conspiracy at all, but an open scheme.

It was a clear pit for the Tang Sect to jump into. Let alone the Tang Sect, I fear that even if this pit were placed before Shrek, they would have no way to crack it, because the Three Great Empires are currently in a state of extreme shortage of rare metals after that incident with the Body Sect. This plan of Luo Yu's undoubtedly locked onto their Achilles' heel, leaving them no room for counter-measures.

Either obey obediently, or you refuse.

Obeying obediently might still mean having meat to eat and soup to drink; if you don't cooperate, then you'll have nothing at all, and you'll also have to watch those who do cooperate eat meat and drink soup.

Many times, there is no harm without comparison; once there is a comparison, many things will cause an imbalance in the heart.

To use the simplest analogy: if you choose to cooperate, you don't need to pay any price, nor will you lose anything, and you can obtain the rewards you want. Although you know this cooperation will help your opponent grow, if you refuse, you will have nothing, and you can only watch as others take the share that should have belonged to you to enjoy alone.

This kind of naked open scheme is unsolvable, unless you are not lacking that share of resources at all.

"But, Captain, what if the Tang Sect doesn't follow your plan? Are we just going to give up on them directly?" Jing Peng is a steady person; no matter what happens, he must pursue the most secure method.

Leiqier stood up and patted Jing Peng on the shoulder, saying: "Actually, even if the people of the Tang Sect don't fall for the trick, it's understandable. But there is still Shrek behind them, right? And there are plenty of teams from the Three Great Empires queuing up, so one more or one less doesn't matter. What we need is sparring between experts; whether they come or not is their business, because what we are pursuing this time is just a pure trial. It's better if there are unexpected gains, and if not, so be it. The captain is actually very clear about this point."

"It seems I was overthinking it." Jing Peng nodded in shame.

"The follow-up matters will be left to Leiqier to lead. As for Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen, they should not get involved in this matter; just let them go to Mingde Hall for a period of quiet cultivation. I will not intervene in the follow-up matters anymore. If you mess it up, Leiqier and Lu Jiuyu, you two will come to accept the punishment; if you succeed, I will take you to the base of the No. 3 Experimental Subject for two months of advanced training." Luo Yu smiled and tapped the table, offering a chip that everyone could not refuse.

Leiqier was invigorated upon hearing this, stood up, and said with great spirit: "Did you hear that? I am the captain now. If anyone doesn't listen to orders, then don't blame me for being impolite."

Luo Yu smiled and said: "It's getting late. I have to go report the recent situation to His Highness the Crown Prince, so the rest is up to you. Remember to work hard and don't let my plan go to waste."

"Guarantee to complete the mission!"

"Guarantee to complete the mission!"

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"Yu Hao, do you think we should accept their invitation?"

In Huo Yuhao's room, everyone gathered to discuss the sudden visit of the Sun Moon Battle Team and their request for sparring.

Regarding this matter, Bei Bei was a bit unsure, so he intended to discuss it with everyone.

"I think the sparring is fake, and coming early to understand our strength is the real goal." Huo Yuhao spoke up, exposing the Sun Moon Battle Team's thoughts.

Xu Sanshi then said: "Then should we refuse them?"

Bei Bei shook his head and said: "Actually, we don't necessarily have to refuse them. After all, they are the ones sparring with us, and the initiative is in our hands now, so we don't necessarily have to give up. But I still need to verify one thing before I can reach a conclusion."

"Master, you are talking about this list, right?" He Cai Tou took the material list, looked it over carefully, and replied.

Bei Bei continued to ask: "How are the materials on it? Are they the rare metals we need, and other materials for Soul Guidance Devices?"

"They are indeed the materials we need, and they are also the rare metals that the Sun Moon Empire strictly controls against the Three Great Empires, as well as some materials that the Three Great Empires are currently extremely difficult to obtain." He Cai Tou also knew the value of this list.

"Since that's the case, it explains one thing." Huo Yuhao paused and looked around, "Since those people from the Sun Moon Empire can produce this list, they must feel they have us figured out. So we absolutely cannot agree to them immediately, otherwise we won't have a way to obtain these materials so easily again."

"Yu Hao, do you mean for us to keep refusing until the other party increases the price, until we are satisfied?" Tang Ya looked at Huo Yuhao, thought for a moment, and joined in.

"That's right, exactly. Since those people from the Sun Moon Empire can produce such a list, it shows that they know nothing about our strength. Even though we participated in the previous session, five years have passed, and it's impossible for them to know our situation like the back of their hand. So they have to come and exchange information with us using benefits. They think they have us figured out because we really lack rare metals, but haven't we also got them figured out? As long as they don't understand our strength, then for the sake of the subsequent competition, they will inevitably agree to our demands." A flash of cunning crossed Huo Yuhao's eyes, with quite a sense of a scheme succeeding.

Bei Bei was a bit worried and said: "Yu Hao, do you think they will really agree? What if we set the conditions too high and they don't agree?"

"The price can be negotiated; isn't that how business works? As long as they still have the idea of winning the championship, they will definitely not give up this great opportunity to understand our strength. Because they have lost to us before, this time they will inevitably exchange benefits with us at any cost to defend their former glory."

Huo Yuhao stated his plan. Actually, Bei Bei had also guessed Huo Yuhao's meaning, but he had an illusion that things seemed a bit too simple. However, Bei Bei did not push it aside; instead, he added a trace of vigilance in his heart.

"As for whether our plan succeeds or not, let's see how our negotiation goes tomorrow. If we refuse their proposal and they don't come to discuss with me anymore, it means my guess was wrong in part. What's truly important is still to come, which is whether they will agree to our conditions. If they agree, it means my guess was correct."

Looking at Huo Yuhao's confident appearance, Bei Bei also nodded, choosing to wait for subsequent developments.

Success or failure, let's see what tomorrow brings.

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