This round, Lin Baici had proved outright that he could choose a safe seat, so everyone began making offers.
There were plenty of rich and powerful people these days.
The offers they made on the spot were astronomical. In no time, they'd gone from one million to ten million, and they promised Lin Baici all sorts of favors.
Of course, some of them were definitely liars, making empty promises, but even the honest people were intimidated.
They wanted Lin Baici to help them, but they couldn't afford to pay him.
Asking for help with nothing to offer?
Even a fool knew he wouldn't bother with them.
"Hey, man, my phone's dead, so I can't show you my bank balance. But I think you could take a gamble!"
The richest man's son tried to persuade him. "For you, it's just a matter of telling me a number. It couldn't be simpler!"
"Even if I lied to you, you wouldn't lose anything. But if I'm telling the truth, the payoff would be huge!"
Lin Baici glanced at the young man. "If I tell you, everyone else will be at greater risk of dying!"
"So what?"
The richest man's son tried to keep his composure.
"It's unfair!"
Lin Baici was succinct.
"What?"
The richest man's son froze. He'd thought Lin Baici was unhappy with the offer and wanted more money, but instead he'd come out with something about fairness.
Who did he think he was?
"There are plenty of unfair things in this world, man. Don't be so naive, okay?"
The richest man's son tried to persuade him. "I get to live, and you make money. Isn't that a win-win?"
As for the people who died?
They were just unlucky!
Lin Baici shook his head.
Seeing that Lin Baici wouldn't budge, the richest