Do you want to say that you are "possible" to integrate the remnants of the deep sea? But you don't know whether those remnants are now dead or alive, and they are scattered somewhere? But right now, you can't protect yourself, and you can't even leave here. Do you want to say that you have weird abilities? This may be a reason, but it is not enough to be a key weight to "temporarily save your life, or even become a help".
Di Tian's golden eyes stared at him calmly, as if their gaze could penetrate all illusions and point directly to the essence. Bi Ji also watched quietly. Although there was no killing intent in the emerald green eyes, the scrutiny and complex emotions were still there.
Yuni's consciousness was running rapidly under the restraint of Dragon God Seal, and the remaining reason and survival instinct collided and thought wildly.
Wait... He is the real master of Beast God Di Tian, Star Dou Forest, one of the most powerful beings under the co-master of Soul Beast, and may even be the strongest person in Soul Beast in the world. What does he care about? What does he need?
Are you just curious about the mystery of my rebirth? Maybe more than that. He is the leader of the Soul Beast side. What he needs to consider is the rise and fall of the entire Soul Beast group, the status of Star Dou Forest, and the pressure against the top forces of mankind...
A thought, like lightning flashing across the darkness, suddenly illuminated Yuni's chaotic thoughts.
Since he wants to see my "value", it means that he may have some plans for Deep-Sea Soul Beast, then... why don't I combine my "value" with his possible needs?
What does Di Tian need? He may need intelligence from the deep sea, he may need to contain the power of Sea God Island, or even an "ally" who can make a voice in the ocean in the future and represent the interests of Soul Beast to a certain extent?
Yuni's consciousness suddenly focused on one point. What is my biggest dilemma now? If I want to get out of this dilemma and have a future, I must solve my own problems first.
For Soul Beast, what is the most critical point of transformation? It is Hundred-Thousand-Year! Once it breaks through Hundred-Thousand-Year, whether it is strength, life level, or confidence in one's own strength, Control will lead to a qualitative leap. Moreover, only Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast is qualified to be in the top Soul Beast circle, and in front of Beast God Di Tian, he can "get on the stage" a little bit.
An extremely bold, even crazy idea took shape in Yuni's consciousness.
He did not answer Di Tian's question immediately, but remained silent for a longer time, as if he was engaged in a fierce ideological struggle. In the end, he seemed to have made some kind of determination, and used up his newly recovered, weak but clear enough Mental Power power to convey an idea to Di Tian carefully, but with a hint of determination.
This idea is no longer the previous justification, statement or explanation, but more like a proposal and a transaction:
"My value..." there was a hint of self-deprecation in the thought, but then turned firm, "It lies in the future, in the potential, in... what I carry, and the 'possibilities' I can bring."
He paused for a moment, as if gathering his courage, and then said the proposal that was enough to make Bi Ji even slightly moved, and a trace of real surprise flashed in Di Tian's golden eyes:
"As long as you... help me break through Hundred-Thousand-Year."
"As long as I can break through Hundred-Thousand-Year, I can escape from this current state. I can truly exert my 'poison', and I can also... reintegrate the foundations of the old deep sea parts that may still be there."
"In exchange," Yuni's thoughts became clear and powerful, with a desperate determination, "After I break through Hundred-Thousand-Year, I will return to the ocean. I will develop my own power there, and Sea God Island is the enemy. And the force I established can become an extension of Star Dou Forest in the ocean. It can obey your orders and provide you with ocean intelligence. When necessary, it can become a force to contain Sea God Island and even deal with other human forces."
"To put it simply," Yuni finally concluded, with an almost naked transactional meaning in his thoughts, "You help me break through the bottleneck and give me a chance and starting point for rebirth. And I will use my future power, the power I have established in the ocean, and my hostile stance towards Sea God Island, in return, to serve you."
"This is the greatest 'value' I can think of right now - a 'chess piece' or 'ally' in the ocean with a predictable future and under your control."
"Of course, this is very risky. You may doubt whether I will keep my promise after I break through, or whether I have the ability to do what I say. But..." Yuni said with a hint of helplessness, "This is the only thing I can get at the moment. My life is in your hands, and I have the brand you planted in my soul. If I have any different intentions, you can destroy me physically and mentally at any time. And you helping me break through may not be difficult for you, but for me, it is the grace of reconstruction and the starting point of everything in my future."
"Beast God... please consider it."
After the transmission of thoughts was completed, Lake Heart Island fell into deathly silence.
Bi Ji was completely stunned, and his emerald green eyes were filled with disbelief. This "prisoner", this being who just now was begging for mercy because of his mistake in killing Swan, dared to propose such a deal to Di Tian? Use future allegiance and ocean power in exchange for Di Tian to help him break through Hundred-Thousand-Year?
This... this is simply audacious and whimsical! However, Bi Ji looked at Di Tian, and saw that in his golden eyes, after the initial surprise, anger did not immediately appear, but he fell into deep thinking. His fingers were unconsciously tapping lightly on his side, which was his habitual action when he was deep in thought.
Di Tian is indeed thinking, and thinking very seriously.
This proposal was indeed bold, and could even be said to be arrogant. A prisoner whose life and death was in his hands actually dared to negotiate terms with him, and used future and unfulfilled promises in exchange for huge help in front of him that might even change his fate.
But...
Di Tian is not a pedantic person. What he values is never false loyalty or gratitude, but actual value, long-term interests, and... controllability.
This beast's proposal just touched some of his considerations.
After a long time, Di Tian slowly raised his head, his golden eyes were extremely deep, showing no emotion or anger. He looked at the group of "Yuni" waiting anxiously in the force field, and spoke slowly, with a calm voice:
"You are very bold."
"Use illusory future promises in exchange for real opportunities to break through Hundred-Thousand-Year."
"However, I admit that your proposal... has some meaning."
Bi Ji was shocked, Master Di Tian... is actually thinking about it?
Yuni's consciousness also tightened suddenly, with emotions of apprehension, expectation, and a hint of disbelief intertwined.
"However," Di Tian changed the topic and his tone suddenly became sharp, "You think I am a three-year-old child, so you will easily agree to your empty promise?"
"To help you break through Hundred-Thousand-Year, you need to prove that you are worthy of my investment. You need to prove that you have the potential to cash in. You also need to prove that you... are worthy of me suspending the investigation of Swan and giving you this opportunity."
"Now, tell me," Di Tian's gaze is like a real flame, burning Yuni's consciousness, "Aside from your 'future' promises, what can you come up with now, immediately, immediately, to prove that you are 'worthy'?"
Di Tian did not refuse directly, but put forward a more demanding requirement - to immediately prove your value and prove that you are worthy of my investment. What he wants to see is not a blueprint for the future, but the present, tangible "capital" or "sincerity" that is enough to impress him.
The pressure returned to Yuni again. Moreover, it was more urgent and direct pressure.