Galileo knew perfectly well that stopping the deal last time had angered them.
Before coming, he had prepared himself accordingly. Not only had he brought a magical artifact, but he had also prepared to bleed money.
There was no helping it; the situation was stronger than the man! In fact, what he found hardest to part with was the magical artifact... money really was not much of an issue.
Back when it came to the project funds, he had merely felt that, as an Above Supreme, he did not need to manage them carefully. He had not actually embezzled much.
Since Digital Phantom was willing to lay everything out in the open, that was a good thing. He took the initiative to offer an additional five billion in "hardship compensation."
Qu Jianlei could not be bothered to haggle with him further. He merely glanced at Xiang Xue. "Leave it to you!"
Xiang Xue also knew very well that their need for magical artifacts was urgent, and they did not want to act together with the military.
But since someone had delivered themselves to be fleeced, it would be a waste not to fleece them.
After some bargaining, they finally settled on nine billion in hardship compensation.
Galileo had brought sixty billion in unregistered banknotes with him, then borrowed another three billion from Sural and Shui Xisheng, completing the transaction on the spot.
Last time, he had dragged things out a little. This time, he had learned his lesson—he paid everything he needed to pay and bet on their integrity.
Qu Jianlei did not disappoint him. He immediately said, "First coordinate with the military and ask about the specific mission."
"Also, we need to practice our coordination and find a suitable location—the key is that no people or equipment can be