Chapter 1024: Burnt on the outside and tender on the inside
When Hengrou Zhigao heard what the other party said, he was really dumbfounded. To be fair, he really didn't want to trick the other party.
He is really short of money at the moment, so he is willing to accept the debt and repay it with all his heart in the future - who dares to owe the military?
But with your current attitude, what should I do?
"This friend, I am a supreme leader, and I have reported my origins, so why don't I send you this little money?"
"Supreme..." Tianyin snorted disdainfully, "If you are the Supreme, we might consider selling you to save face."
"Okay, there's no need to say anything else. If you leave now, I'll pretend that this didn't happen to me."
In fact, she felt that her attitude was already very good. She didn't care too much when the other party almost interrupted her step-up.
But when Hengrou Zhigao heard this, he spat out a mouthful of blood: Leave... you want me to leave now?
Please make it clear, we are space wanderers now, we are wanderers!
Once I miss contact with you, I may never return to human society in the future!
He said without hesitation, "We are survivors and there are really not many supplies left."
"I also hope that for the sake of the "Interstellar Navigation Mutual Assistance Clause", you will lend a helping hand!"
The mutual assistance clause is not an imperial law, but a loose agreement with basically zero binding force.
But he had no other choice but to use this method to remind the other party - everyone will encounter difficulties one day!
When Tianyin heard this, she really didn't know how to answer, because she did belong to the kind camp.
Claire was hard-hearted and wanted to say a few harsh words, but when she glanced sideways at Zi Jiuxian, she found that the female professor also had a troubled look on her face.
At this moment, two lines of words appeared on the Forerunner next to the console, which were the words sent by Qu Jianlei.
"Boss, this kind of operation is really magical," Tianyin muttered softly, and then raised his voice to speak.
"Don't worry. When our mission is over, we will naturally notify the Tongda Merchant Group and ask them to come to rescue you."
If they operate this way, the other party can't just say that they will die without saving it, right?
The military's discipline when performing tasks is often very strict. If you do not assist others, it may be due to military discipline.
When Hengrou Zhigao heard this, he breathed a sigh of relief - so it could still be like this?
Just now, he thought that the mission carried out by the other party was too confidential and that by not saving him, he might be trying to keep the secrets of this planet.
In other words, if the other party doesn't lend a helping hand, it's a trivial matter. Maybe after the matter is over, they will be killed and silenced.
Don't think that the military can't do this kind of thing. Soldiers have a bounden duty to obey orders, and there is no limit to what they can do once they get dirty.
Now that the other party is willing to notify Tongda afterwards, it means that the possibility of silence is very small.
Otherwise, if we take action directly now, with just this company-level battleship, our side will not be able to escape the consequences of annihilation.
Then consider that the other party's tone is so loud that even the Supreme Being doesn't take notice of it. Only the Supreme Being can have some face. What does this mean?
It shows that he is the real elite of the military and has the confidence!
However, this answer still did not satisfy Hengrou Supreme, because this opportunity to ask for help was too precious.
If the other party makes a mistake afterwards and leaves directly, where will my group go to comment?
In any case, he still has to make one last attempt.
"We appreciate your kindness, but if you inform Tongda... they may not come to your rescue. Big groups always have various drawbacks."
Inside the 3344 ship, another line of words appeared on the Forerunner, "It is most likely an excuse."
Qu Jianlei didn't make a decision this time, he just reminded his companions.
Tianyin understood it at a glance, so she said, "Then you can just designate a contact person. We can't do more."
Her answer was quite satisfactory, but Hengrou Zhigao immediately hit the snake and followed it with a stick, "But this kind of thing..."
Before he finished speaking, another white light lit up, which was more dazzling than the one just now.
The people in the two starships felt a little blind for a moment, and then there was another burst of rolling thunder.
The thunder rang out for a while, and then the three women exchanged glances: Isn't this thunderstorm... a bit too exaggerated?
At this moment, the other party's supreme voice came from the public channel.
"Otherwise, how about you take us into space and then notify our people to come and pick us up?"
"Is this a big difference?" Tianyin was a little confused, "Don't you have to find someone to help you?"
Hengrou Zhigao had already thought about how to answer when the second tribulation thunder appeared.
"This is where the military performs its missions, and we don't want outsiders to know. It would be more appropriate to respond in space."
This rhetoric is just to suit him and show his respect for the military.
What Hengrou Zhigao really thinks is that if he can board the warship, the other party will not be able to take him aboard unless he takes action to silence him.
He wasn't too worried about being killed - judging from the other party's reactions, the possibility was too small.
Seriously, if the other party ignores a group of them and leaves them to fend for themselves on this planet, the probability is not small.
No matter what, it is really uncomfortable to be trapped in space and feel so much anxiety, helplessness and despair.
That feeling can only be understood by those who have truly experienced it.
He didn't want to give up this opportunity at all, and he insisted on joining in, unwilling to cause any more changes.
What Hengrou Zhigao didn't expect was that the other party actually really valued confidentiality, but it was just not convenient to emphasize it.
So Tianyin was stunned when he heard this. Fortunately, another line of words appeared on the forerunner, "Can't agree easily."
Qu Jianlei's meaning is very obvious. Since he has already shown his attitude before, he cannot be easily swayed by the other party's words.
He is really wary. He only listens to the reasons given by the other party and will never believe them easily.
As for how to negotiate with the other party, he didn't bother to think too much. He could just wait and see what happened.
As expected, the three girls discussed in low voices for a few words, and then Tianyin came forward to answer.
"This is impossible. As I said just now, you must pay a sufficient price, otherwise we will not help."
"I still need money..." Hengrou Zhigao's head is really getting bigger and bigger.
However, since the other party did not reject it outright, it means that we can still negotiate.
So he tentatively said that he could ask the people who came to meet him to bring money - they really couldn't come up with it now.
"That's impossible," Tianyin simply refused. Want to get away with nothing? There's no way!
She wasn't sure what the other person really thought, but that didn't matter.
The boss has already expressed his opinion. Don't be influenced by the other party's words, so just stick to your own point of view.
Hengrou remained silent for a while before replying, "Then let's get it together first."
"Huh," Tianyin snorted softly and said nothing, but she felt really contemptuous in her heart.
These people are really dishonest. They said they didn't have much money just now, but now they can scrape it together again?
Neither party spoke much after that, and the other party even seemed to have turned off the microphone.
Ten minutes passed in a blink of an eye, and Claire couldn't help but mutter in a low voice, "I don't know what happened to my old friend."
Her mouth seemed to have been illuminated, and as soon as she finished speaking, another bolt of lightning lit up.
This flash of lightning was exceptionally bright and lasted long enough, almost three full minutes.
As for the thunder, it lasted for five or six minutes.
When the thunder completely ended, Tianyin couldn't help but take a breath of cold air, "Oh my God, can a human bear this?"
The corner of Claire's mouth couldn't help but twitch, "I seem... I don't want to hit the peak anymore."
"Boss...should be able to handle it, right?" Zi Jiuxian said uncertainly, "Boss should have made some preparations."
In fact, what she cares more about is, "How many more of these thunderstorms will fall?"
According to ancient legend, when the impact is at its highest, it is definitely a good thing to encounter a calamity thunder.
But with a calamity thunder of this size, one or two strikes are enough to kill a person. How can a few more be enough to kill someone?
At the same time, Hua Xiezi also looked at Qu Jianlei in astonishment, "Boss, how many tribulation thunders are there in total?"
Her face was extremely pale. This was not just due to being frightened by the calamity thunder, but also because she was mentally and physically exhausted from long-term perception of the level-up process.
However, as an A-level awakener, it is really not easy for her to persist until now.
At least the other genius Professor Zi is absolutely envious of her.
Qu Jianlei frowned and shook his head slowly, "The number of tribulation thunders... is not certain."
When he went through the thunder tribulation, there were seven thunder tribulations, and he was struck so hard that he felt like dying. The impression was really profound.
Mu Yu was a little puzzled when she heard this. Anyway, it's not a shame to be less knowledgeable than the boss, so she just asked if she didn't understand.
"Is there no relevant data, or is the number of thunderstorms uncertain?"
"Theoretically, the quantity is not certain," Qu Jianlei replied in a deep voice.
"There is a general saying that practitioners with greater potential will encounter more calamities... Of course, this is just a rumor."
When Mrs. Jia heard this, she couldn't help but look at Qinghu, "When Ran Bingluan was going through the tribulation, how many tribulation thunders were there?"
Qinghu didn't want to say it, because it involved the boss's privacy.
But this matter is not a secret. The entire process of Ran Bingluan's escape from the tribulation was completely investigated by the Special Affairs Department.
With the influence of these people present, it was easy to find out this information. It could be hidden for a while, but not for long.
"If I remember correctly, it should be the Seven Tribulation Thunders."
Mrs. Jia once again looked in the direction of Bentley's retreat, "So, he can only bear four more attacks at most!"
In her opinion, Ben definitely cannot have more potential than the boss.
Now, the three tribulation thunders in this area have already split the retreat site into holes, and the defensive array has also been destroyed.
Bentley, who was in seclusion, appeared in everyone's eyes, his whole body was scorched, and he just barely sat there cross-legged.
But everyone also noticed that Ben raised his hand and stuffed some capsules into his mouth. Everyone was familiar with that stuff.
"Four more courses?" Hearing this, the nutritional agent couldn't help but shake his head, "Two more courses at most!"
"I'm not saying he has no potential, but he definitely can't stand up to the fifth path!"
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