Better to Believe It Exists

Inviting Chimon Haig wouldn't be considered extremely costly, but one must meet Chimon Haig's needs to be even eligible to negotiate.

If the ferocious beasts were easy to deal with, many Seventh Sequence individuals would treat Qin Meng as their own backyard.

It involves logistics, searching, and competition, and requires maintaining the integrity and adaptability of the ferocious beasts, so few people can keep their hunting results.

Even the Aomeijia Alliance, which possesses individuals with the Eighth Sequence, is no exception in this regard.

The giant moths in the Tours district are clearly not in demand, so it's not worth risking your life for them.

Inside the tent, Turcorando and Chimmon Hagrid talked back and forth, with Turcorando even showing sincerity by mentioning the control needed to reach the Eighth Sequence.

This made Chimman Hagrid interested, but he ultimately didn't make up his mind.

"Everything you've done is based on theoretical deduction," Chimmon Haig finally said. "My cooperation with you will most likely make me your experimental subject. This isn't a matter of mutual benefit; rather, you're acting as a test subject for free, or even at my expense."

"I've shown my sincerity, but if that's how you think, there's nothing I can do," Turcorando said regretfully.

"Although the ferocious insects in the Tuer District are powerful, they are located in human territory, so subduing them shouldn't be too difficult for you," Zhang Xuezhou advised. "Gaining a long-term partner, or even a researcher who leads to the Eighth Sequence, is a very easy deal!"

"No, no, no, you can't see it that way," Chimmon Hagrid said. "If my business partner were Montesbatton, it would be fine for him to say that, but this woman makes it hard for me to trust her."

"That's my problem," Turcorlando nodded in acknowledgment. "I am indeed far inferior to Lord Barton, but if I had Barton's abilities, I wouldn't need you."

"The chances of you cooperating with His Excellency Montesbottom are probably very low," Zhang Xuezhou said with a smile. "There are very few people in the world who can cooperate with you. Why don't you spread more hope?"

Turcorando negotiated with utmost sincerity, even revealing her research direction, but this did not satisfy Chimon Hagrid, which only added to her annoyance.

Chim Hagrid is a typical self-interested individual, even focused solely on immediate gains.

It's difficult to get Chimon Haig to make investment decisions, but there are very few people who fit Chimon Haig's investment criteria.

Zhang Xuezhou chimed in to Turcolando, Ren Anran opened her mouth but didn't know how to interject, Wang Li remained a bystander, and Zhou Rihui kept quiet.

The atmosphere inside the tent was somewhat strange, and Chimon Haig glanced at Turcolando.

He felt he had found a dilemma: taking it would be a losing proposition, but giving it up would be a slight regret.

"I'm already very old," Chimmon Hagrid shook his head, "It's hard for me to see any hope from a researcher like her in my lifetime!"

"In my lifetime... speaking of which, our research institute has done some research on drugs related to lifespan. I wonder if you would be interested?"

After considering the matter several times, Zhang Xuezhou slowly and methodically proposed another condition for building cooperation.

For Zhang Xuezhou, his life was hanging by a thread due to the threat of Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon, and he was very young, so Zhang Xuezhou had never considered things like prolonging his life.

However, for many high- Sequence Holder, their aging souls are insufficient to support their bodies, while their advanced high-ranking strength places them at the top of the pyramid. Under these circumstances, they have an extremely strong desire for longevity.

If demand arises, Zhang Xuezhou feels he can combine various medicinal herbs from the real world to try and research the Yin-Yang School's longevity elixir.

The longevity pills of the Yin-Yang School have health-preserving effects, but whether they can actually prolong life is hard to say.

However, the longevity pills are all about mindset. Great cultivators in the other world would rather believe in their existence than not. Regardless of whether they can extend lifespan, as long as the pills have no toxic side effects, they will take them first.

"Your institute deals with drugs that affect lifespan?" Chimon Haig asked suspiciously.

"Yes," Zhang Xuezhou nodded, "Our institute also has an analytical report titled 'An Analysis of the Longevity Gene Chain, the Influence of Drugs, and the Divine Mentality,' which we are preparing to transcribe and submit for publication in a journal!"

"That sounds interesting," Chimman Haig said, "But how are you going to prove that your drug is actually effective?"

"The mosquitoes in our A9 lab have lived for two years," Zhang Xuezhou laughed. "We also have flies that have lived for a year and a half, and long-lived mice. Of course, we don't expect everyone to believe us, since the drugs we will produce in the future are very limited, and our target customer group won't be very large!"

"Hey... hey... tell me a little more about your analysis report, I want to hear it," Chimmon Hagrid said urgently.

"If you're interested, we welcome you to visit our laboratory," Zhang Xuezhou said with a smile. "Hearing is believing, seeing is believing. If you're interested in the drugs, you can also choose to try them out."

"No charge?" Chimman Hagrid asked.

"Trial use is free," Zhang Xuezhou nodded, "But subsequent replenishment will require a certain cost, after all, our research institute also needs capital to maintain operations!"

"Could you bring some medicine with you next time you come to Qinmeng so I can try it?" Qimeng Haige's eyes gleamed as he replied, "If your medicine works, I'll definitely reward you with something suitable!"

"Speaking of which, the Zuo Household in Western Capital City has some expertise in weak genes," Zhang Xuezhou said. "I might not need your R32 catalyst!"

"Besides R32, I also have catalysts R33, R34, and R35," Chimon Haig said. "If you reach the Sixth Sequence with a weak gene sequence, or if you stop at the Third Sequence, then I'm of no use to you. At any other time, I can give you a satisfactory reward!"

"Words are no proof!"

Zhang Xuezhou shook his head.

"Actual testing proves it," Chimon Haig retorted. "The catalyst in R32 is nothing special. If you're willing to try, I can prove it to you today."

"With Committee Member Zhou not here, I am personally quite worried that the drug might conflict with the gene chain, or leave some sequelae," Zhang Xuezhou said.

"Ah... Zhou Xin ran away! How could he possibly come back now? You, Little Zhou, you vouch for me!"

Chimon Haig scratched his head in frustration, then glanced at Zhou Rihui.

This prompted Zhou Rihui to wave his hands repeatedly.

"Uncle Hagrid, please don't do anything rash! I'm counting on him to treat my illness; you can't ruin him!" Zhou Rihui said urgently, "I can't give you that kind of guarantee!"

"Playing around like this seems really unreliable!"

"How dare you speak like that, young Zhou? Back in the day, Chimon Hagrid..."

Chimmon Hagrid pointed at Zhou Rihui, his eyebrows and beard scraggling involuntarily.

He had previously needed Turcorlando to make various assurances and had also tested Turcorlando's verification of the Eighth Sequence, but in the end he still did not trust Turcorlando.

But when it came to proving himself, Chimmon Hagrid inevitably faced a major headache.

Zhang Xuezhou threw out a bait, and Qimeng Haige knew it was a bait, but he willingly accepted it.

For the elderly, the greatest fear is the arrival of death.

What Eighth Sequence, what Ninth Sequence, none of these can withstand the oppression brought by death.

As long as there's even the slightest chance to catch his breath, an old man like Chimman Haig won't miss it.

Chimmon Hagrid's emotions fluctuated greatly; he had previously been the one being asked for help, but in a short time, he had become the one asking for help.

Zhang Xuezhou simply found a favorable element in their conversation, and the other party was subsequently led astray by Zhang Xuezhou.