Qu Jianlei's question made Da Vinci's expression turn serious. "Why are you being so formal with me? How do you put a price on saving my life?"
Over fifty billion Energy Blocks, the two sides actually began politely deferring to each other.
However, Da Vinci was not someone skilled at empty courtesies. After declining a few times, his face darkened.
"Over such a trivial matter, you keep pushing it back and forth. Are you going to let me help procure Energy Blocks for you in the future or not?"
His words were not particularly friendly, but they carried deep goodwill.
Qu Jianlei had no choice but to yield. "Fine, then we'll set it aside for now. I really do urgently need these fifty billion."
Da Vinci blinked at that. "May I ask what you plan to use them for, First One?"
"Enough, stop probing," Qu Jianlei said, feeling a little weary. "If you have any requests, Senior, just say them."
"I'm still a little embarrassed to say it in public," Da Vinci said with a smile. "Let's change locations."
His attitude was absurdly candid. Qu Jianlei sighed inwardly. Looks like I really can't avoid this one.
The two went to a large room and shut the door.
They silently looked at each other for a while. In the end, Da Vinci spoke first. "I won't say much about the Empire's current situation."
"Now, I want to entrust all my assets and subordinates to your team's protection!"
"That's impossible," Qu Jianlei replied without hesitation, shaking his head.
"Our team gathered together to cultivate better and see the scenery higher up. We're not nannies or bodyguards."
There was no question about that answer. The Digital Phantom Team had very few assets under its name and would not devote much manpower to maintaining