Chu Zhongxiong glanced at Wang Bozhong, a hint of wariness in his eyes.
The fact that the Earthly Prosperity Research Institute had not left meant it still had the means to challenge his offer.
Wang Bozhong did not waste any time either.
"Our Earthly Prosperity Research Institute isn't that well funded, so we can't offer as much money as the Heavenly Prosperity Research Institute."
"Their relocation allowances and salaries, as well as Qin Siyang's scholarship, would all have to be halved."
"But as everyone knows, our Earthly Prosperity Research Institute's greatest strength is our research into God-Hunting Artifacts."
"I can promise you here and now that, within one year, Professor Li and Professor Zhang will each receive a Tier-Five God-Hunting Artifact for self-defense. The other professors will receive Tier-Four God-Hunting Artifacts, while Qin Siyang will receive a Tier-Three God-Hunting Artifact."
Tier-Five God-Hunting Artifacts!
The university principals present flushed with excitement.
Something that good would be a university's most prized treasure.
Even using one required unanimous approval from the Board of Trustees.
Yet the Earthly Prosperity Research Institute was actually giving them away.
Two of them, at that?
Chu Zhongxiong said calmly, "Tier-Five God-Hunting Artifacts may be rare, but ultimately, they're still just God-Hunting Artifacts."
"I don't believe they can make up for half the salary and relocation allowance."
At that, Wang Bozhong smiled.
"I come from the military, unlike Dean Chu, who comes from politics. Perhaps our different experiences have given us different perspectives."
Wang Bozhong's face was rough, with large pores and dark skin. Even in a shirt and tie, he still exuded a rugged toughness.
Qin Siyang silently marveled. Perhaps this was the bearing of someone who had commanded troops.
Wang Bozhong continued, "There's a good saying in Huaguo."
"While my neighbor stockpiles grain, I stockpile guns. Then