Five Hundred, Then Another Five Hundred: Client Zhou Goes Online

However, Beibei is ultimately the one who can be the sect leader, so whether Zhou Huan is talking about personal matters or business, he has to take good care of him.

Therefore, Beibei said, "Since Captain Zhou is here to see Hall Master Xuan, please follow me. Hall Master Xuan basically eats and drinks at the Soul Tool Hall."

With a top-tier Soul Engineer like Xuan Ziwen joining the Tang Sect, he naturally became the head of the Soul Tool Hall, since no one was more suitable than him.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Huan teased, "You eat and drink at the Soul Tool Hall? You're really exploiting our labor force. Don't you even support Soul Engineer like Master Xuan?"

Beibei immediately said, "Captain Zhou, you're wronging us. Master Xuan is a treasure in the Tang Sect. Who would dare force him to work overtime? It's just that Master Xuan's mind is completely occupied with Soul Tool; he doesn't think about anything else. He's almost never out of the house except when he's doing research in the lab."

"Oh, right, speaking of which, since Captain Zhou is here to discuss matters with Hall Master Xuan, let's make it clear upfront: if you want Hall Master Xuan to design some kind of Soul Tool, only he can make the decision; I have no say in it."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Huan replied nonchalantly, "So, that's why I brought the Extreme Ice Divine Crystal."

Beibei: "..." Okay, he was overthinking it. Zhou Huan is like someone bringing a ten- Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone to a Soul Master. No matter what kind of Soul Tool it is, as long as Xuan Ziwen can make it, he definitely won't refuse.

Soon, led by Beibei, the two arrived at the outside of the Tang Sect's Soul Tool Hall laboratory.

Looking at the closed laboratory door, Beibei gently knocked. "Master Xuan, are you there?"

"Who is it?" a tired-sounding voice came from inside the door.

"Is the food being delivered this early today?"

As the sound drew closer, the door creaked open.

What caught Zhou Huan's eye was a middle-aged man with messy hair and a full beard, who was completely different from Xuan Ziwen who had stood on the city wall and commanded the Soul Tool Cannon Platform during the Beast Tide.

At this moment, Xuan Ziwen seemed to Zhou Huan to have a bit of the air of a mad researcher.

Yeah, it's probably the smell of not having showered for days, let alone having groomed their hair and beard.

At the same time, seeing that it was Beibei and Zhou Huan who came instead of the food delivery person, Xuan Ziwen yawned without any regard for his image and asked, "Sect Leader, is there something you need from me so early?"

Beibei was already used to Xuan Ziwen's directness and casualness, so she shook her head and said, "It's not that I need to talk to you, it's that Captain Zhou needs to talk to you."

Upon hearing this, Xuan Ziwen looked at Zhou Huan, who was standing next to Beibei.

Xuan Ziwen had a deep impression of Zhou Huan, after all, he had personally witnessed Zhou Huan participating in the battle of the Limit Douluo during the Beast Tide, and even threatening the Beast God with more than a dozen Level Nine Soul Tool Shell and a large number of level-seven and level-eight Soul Tool Shell.

As for where those Level Nine Soul Tool Shell came from, Xuan Ziwen could figure it out even with his toes.

However, now that he has joined the Tang Sect, he will no longer concern himself with the struggles between empires. After all, he is just a researcher, so no one should bother him.

Therefore, even though Zhou Huan is very strong, he is not Soul Engineer, and based on this alone, Xuan Ziwen has no interest in Zhou Huan whatsoever.

Therefore, when he heard Beibei say that Zhou Huan wanted to see him, Xuan Ziwen mechanically asked without any emotion, "I wonder what Captain Zhou wants to see me about? I didn't sleep a wink last night, and I'm very busy today."

Okay, this isn't just a hint, it's a blatant attempt to kick people out.

However, Zhou Huan didn't care at all, because he knew that mad scientists were always quite individualistic and naturally had little interest in associating with laymen.

Therefore, Zhou Huan simply took out a Storage Soul Tool and casually said, "It's nothing major. I just have some things here that I don't know how to use. I heard that Hall Master Xuan is quite knowledgeable in this area, so I brought them here for Hall Master Xuan to take a look."

Researching Soul Tool?

Xuan Ziwen, somewhat puzzled, accepted the Storage Soul Tool handed to him by Zhou Huan and curiously looked inside.

"Holy crap!"

Xuan Ziwen actually shouted it out without any instruction.

It's no wonder he was so surprised, because he saw that there were more than five hundred Extreme Ice Divine Crystal in the Storage Soul Tool.

What does this mean?

It's important to know that the Tang Sect and the Earth Dragon Gate only trade one hundred Extreme Ice Divine Crystal each month.

This greatly delayed his research on new Soul Tool, especially the First-Generation Battle Armor Soul Tool. He originally planned to work with Huo Yuhao to develop battle armor suitable for ice Soul Master, and this kind of battle armor required a large amount of Extreme Ice Divine Crystal as research materials.

However, the monthly purchase volume of Earth Dragon Gate alone is simply not enough.

Moreover, the Extreme Ice Divine Crystal is not only applicable to the research of the first-generation battle armor, but also to other Soul Tool fields.

In short, Xuan Ziwen is really lacking in Extreme Ice Divine Crystal.

Now, Zhou Huan suddenly produced more than five hundred Extreme Ice Divine Crystal, which was almost half a year's worth.

The Tang Sect is wealthy now, but they can't afford to spend all their money on Extreme Ice Divine Crystal. There are many other places where they need money, so they've been maintaining a long-term business relationship with the Earth Dragon Gate.

Therefore, Xuan Ziwen had been eyeing the Extreme Ice Divine Crystal for a long time.

At the same time, seeing Xuan Ziwen's wide-open eyes, a far cry from his drowsy appearance just moments before, Zhou Huan smiled with satisfaction and said, "Does Hall Master Xuan have some time now so we can have a chat?"

Xuan Ziwen immediately smiled broadly, "Of course I have time. What could possibly be going on so early in the morning? Captain Zhou, please come in."

As he spoke, Xuan Ziwen gestured for him to enter.

Beibei, watching from the side, couldn't help but twitch at the corner of her mouth. She thought to herself, "Who said Master Xuan has a strange temper and doesn't know how to behave? His ability to change his expression is several times faster than mine, the dignified Vice Master of the Tang Sect!"

And the key point is that he never even invited me, the deputy sect leader, into his laboratory, yet he's now warmly welcoming Zhou Huan.

Indeed, to win someone's heart, you must give them what they want most.

Beibei wondered if she should increase the budget for the Soul Tool Hall in the future. But the current budget for the Soul Tool Hall already exceeded 70% of the entire Tang Sect's budget.

Sigh, Beibei sighed inwardly. Even things that can make money burn through cash like crazy during the research phase!

While Beibei was lost in thought, Xuan Ziwen had already led Zhou Huan into the laboratory.

The moment Zhou Huan entered, his first impression was that this Soul Tool fanatic truly considered this place his home.

The laboratory was clearly divided into two areas. One area, which occupied 90% of the space, was the Soul Tool research area, while the remaining 10% was where Xuan Ziwen placed his bed and some daily necessities.

If this were in Zhou Huan's Blue Star world, it would definitely be an illegal and extremely unprofessional laboratory.

However, the Soul Tool laboratory is ultimately different from the chemical and biological laboratories.

Moreover, no one would dare to live a normal life in a place like a chemistry lab or biology lab, unless they were tired of living.

Xuan Ziwen's Soul Tool laboratory focuses more on blueprint design and soul tool core construction.

Then, Zhou Huan and the other two casually found an empty seat and sat down.

At this moment, Xuan Ziwen asked seriously, "I wonder what kind of Soul Tool Captain Zhou wants me to make?"

Although Xuan Ziwen disliked social interactions, he wasn't truly stupid. Zhou Huan had brought so many Extreme Ice Divine Crystal to him; how could she possibly just want him to take a look?

What could Zhou Huan possibly want with Xuan Ziwen?

It's nothing more than making Soul Tool; after all, he can't help Zhou Huan in other aspects.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Huan naturally got straight to the point. "Actually, it's just a small matter, absolutely nothing for Hall Master Xuan. I just want Hall Master Xuan to help build a Soul Guiding Ship capable of long-distance ocean travel."

It's just an Ocean Soul Guidance Ship... that's all?

Xuan Ziwen was stunned. Building Soul Guiding Ship? Was that a small matter? Especially Ocean Soul Guidance Ship!

Moreover, this was a field he had never been exposed to before.

He's currently busy researching the first generation of battle armor; he doesn't have time to build ships!

Seeing Xuan Ziwen's troubled expression and just as he was about to return the Storage Soul Tool to him, Zhou Huan immediately took out another Storage Soul Tool, placed it on the table, and said, "I'll add another five hundred Extreme Ice Divine Crystal."

At this moment, Xuan Ziwen's expression became even more conflicted. He opened his mouth, but couldn't say anything.

On one side was the Extreme Ice Divine Crystal he longed for, and on the other was the Soul Guiding Ship that would take a lot of time to build.

It's such a difficult decision.

However, before Xuan Ziwen could think further, Zhou Huan took out another Storage Soul Tool and said, "I understand that Hall Master Xuan's time is precious, so how about adding another five hundred?"

Xuan Ziwen: "..."

Zhou Huan, with a bitter face, took out yet another Storage Soul Tool and placed it on the table. "Hall Master Xuan, these are the last five hundred. This is the only price I can afford."

There are now a full two thousand Extreme Ice Divine Crystal!

With these things, the research progress can definitely be several times faster than before, and multiple experiments can be carried out simultaneously. Then, the first generation of battle armor is not far away.

Isn't it just building an Ocean Soul Guidance Ship?

Let's do it!

So what if I have to work a few more all-nighters?

So, Xuan Ziwen gritted his teeth and said, "Okay, I agree."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Huan finally smiled, "In that case, I'll have to trouble Hall Master Xuan. I wonder when Hall Master Xuan will be able to build the Ocean Soul Guidance Ship? I need it urgently. Of course, the quality must be guaranteed, after all, I don't want to end up as a fish's belly."

Xuan Ziwen: "..." So, the client's true colors came out so quickly? Did I agree a little too soon? Was I too hasty?

But Xuan Ziwen was, after all, a Soul Engineer with principles and morals, so he said, "About four months."

Zhou Huan immediately agreed, "Alright! Then I won't disturb Hall Master Xuan from continuing his work. You go ahead with your work, farewell."

After saying that, Zhou Huan pulled the still somewhat bewildered Beibei away from the laboratory.

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