Matrix Survival: I Get A Random Chest Every Day-Chapter 687 - 498: Ten Thousand Words Update (Makeup for Yesterday)_5

"If we're going to set checkpoints to collect points, surely all four of our groups can get involved?"

"Exactly, exactly. Deputy Liu is a reasonable person and probably won't reject this suggestion."

After quietly listening to the four speak, Liu Jiale finally said, "Have you four gotten something wrong?"

"Penglai originally only invited the four groups to assist in taking down the Boss. The deal between us ended once you got the blueprints."

"And now the things you're mentioning, aren't they outside of the previous deal?"

"So... let's keep things separate. If you want to participate in profit-sharing, it's not impossible. As long as you're willing to return the blueprints you just received, I'll consider the previous deal unfinished and give your groups a chance to propose additional conditions. How about that?"

To be honest, Liu Jiale's proposal was already very generous.

If it were someone else, they might have kicked them out after their previous words, let alone offered them a chance to join in.

But from the perspective of the four group leaders, Liu Jiale's proposal wasn't all that acceptable. 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

Once something is in their pocket, they expect them to hand it back?

How is that possible?

"This... can't we discuss it further?" The chubby leader's face turned serious.

Liu Jiale smiled, "Isn't that what we're doing now?"

"So there's no room for negotiation?"

The four group leaders exchanged glances, their expressions turning colder. One of them looked at Liu Jiale menacingly and said, "Deputy Liu should know that Penglai isn't high in the Legion rankings, and its overall strength isn't very outstanding. There isn't anyone in the group like Li Zheng who can take on a thousand, even ten thousand, alone."

"If our four groups join forces, Penglai probably won't be able to withstand it and might end up losing territory. Please, Deputy Liu, reconsider?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Jiale's expression also turned grim, "Are you threatening me?"

Another person came forward, smiling to diffuse the situation, "We wouldn't dare. We're just mentioning the worst-case scenario to Deputy Liu. Really, we don't want to fall out with Penglai; it would only harm the relationship."

Despite appearing to mediate, the underlying tone still placed Penglai Legion in a lower position than their four-group alliance, making Liu Jiale's expression even more unpleasant.

"Are you leaving on your own, or do I send you to Transfer Space?" Liu Jiale lost his patience, his tone turning harsh.

The four leaders were momentarily stunned; they hadn't expected Liu Jiale to break with them so quickly.

"Is Deputy Liu really not reconsidering?" the chubby leader said in a low voice.

"There's no need for further consideration," Liu Jiale replied blankly. "You should leave quickly, don't make a mistake."

"Oh, such a 'don't make a mistake'!" The chubby leader sneered. "I hope Deputy Liu can maintain this stance half an hour from now."

Half an hour, which is when everyone's freeze period ends.

Liu Jiale responded with a cold laugh, "Leader Zhao, you're overthinking. I believe the ones who'll regret it will be you all."

"While I still reminisce about our prior cooperation, please leave!" Liu Jiale stepped aside, making room for the leaders to exit.

"You..."

The chubby leader, seeing Liu Jiale serious, widened his eyes in disbelief.

But try as he might, he couldn't say anything convincing and, with an angry shake of his arms, led the others out.

The other three looked at each other perplexedly and followed the chubby leader in silence.

At this time, Xu Ying returned after decomposing the Boss and, noticing the departing party, asked in confusion, "What's up with them? They seemed really angry?"

"Nothing much," Liu Jiale shook his head. "Just some stray dogs looking for bones who didn't find any, nothing to worry about."

"Oh," Xu Ying said, not taking it seriously since Liu Jiale said so, and looked at him with a glint in her eyes. "Lele, I've noticed you've come back."

"Back? What do you mean?" Liu Jiale was amused yet puzzled.

"Well..." Xu Ying tilted her head, pondering for a moment before saying, "You've become like before, confident again."

"..."

Liu Jiale was silent for a moment and then said, "Yeah, I had some mindset issues a while ago, but I've adjusted now."

"Is it because of Li Zheng?" Xu Ying was a smart woman; otherwise, she wouldn't have been able to found Penglai with Liu Jiale. "I know you're a proud person at heart. Li Zheng joined the Matrix at the same time as us, but his strength is far above everyone else's. Did this throw your mindset off balance?"

"Yeah."

Liu Jiale did not deny it and said openly, "Do you know what's the most frustrating thing?"

"What is it?" Xu Ying's gaze brightened as she looked at Liu Jiale. Him speaking so openly about it showed he had truly let it go.

This was the Liu Jiale she fell for back then!

"The most frustrating thing is that Li Zheng's strength doesn't come from himself but from his excellent equipment."

Liu Jiale sighed and said, "I've realized now that people can't be compared. Some have good luck, and some have high talent, but my advantage is being friends with such people."

"Ah?" Xu Ying chuckled a bit, "I thought you'd say your advantage was working hard enough."