Stealing a Sub-district
Xu Huo smiled. "Mr. Valen, are you trying to make a deal with me for the relic, or do you want me to help?"
Mr. Valen's side had enough people and enough strength, but it was clear that this wasn't a problem they could solve simply by having more people. His vague offer was nothing more than an attempt to get the Time Power at a lower cost. After all, few people could resist the temptation of a Super Player's relic. Even those who lacked the strength would want to try their luck. What if they got lucky?
"I know my limits. Without sufficiently generous terms, it's not worth taking the risk."
"Isn't a Super Player's relic tempting enough?" Mr. Valen watched him. Years spent in politics had taught him to keep his composure. "After the gentleman passed away, no one has managed to retrieve his Super Artifact."
Xu Huo was just as composed. "If I can't clear the game, I can't leave District 001."
Let alone whether he could get it—what would he do if he did? Stay in this district, or leave the game?
The two sides stared each other down. Mr. Valen's expression darkened slightly. He hid it well, but the rhythm of his breathing still betrayed his agitation.
In truth, each side had its own advantages and disadvantages. It all came down to what Xu Huo chose.
Xu Huo's advantage was that District 001 needed his help. His disadvantage was that he wasn't strong enough; District 001 would have little trouble keeping him there.
Mr. Valen, on the other hand, had the advantage of influence. But he couldn't afford to make an enemy of Xu Huo completely, since he still needed his help. If they forcibly escorted Xu Huo over there, District 001