Urban Peerless Expert-Chapter 3909 - 3928: Not Afraid of a High Price, Only Afraid of No Price!
"True freedom?"
Zhang Zhongjiu sneered: "In the human world, what is true freedom?"
Lin Chen said with a laugh: "Yes, there is no absolute freedom, but from an ordinary person to where I am now, there were times of helplessness under others, but I have never sold my soul."
"I understand their choice, merely the temporary endurance and determination for freedom. However, places like the Lei Family and the He Family are easy to enter and hard to leave. Unless absolutely necessary, I’d prefer not to get entangled in their karma."
Zhang Zhongjiu’s eyes narrowed slightly: "Easy to enter and hard to leave, you see it quite thoroughly. Once they enter the Lei Family or He Family, it’s basically for a lifetime."
"If they’re worthless with no potential, and die one day, then that’s it. But if they have value, the Lei Family and He Family will definitely control their growth and won’t let them escape their grasp."
"Families like them have too many ways to control people."
Zhang Zhongjiu coldly stared at Lin Chen: "You’ve got ideas, that’s good, but don’t think I’ll be kind enough to let you free, it’s simply impossible."
Lin Chen shook his head: "I didn’t expect that, but I’m happy if you agree to the terms set by the Lei Family or He Family to release the four of them."
Zhang Zhongjiu’s eyes narrowed slightly: "Why?"
Lin Chen smiled: "It shows that as long as we can give enough benefits, there’s a possibility for you to grant us freedom. Maybe your price will be high, but that’s a good thing."
Zhang Zhongjiu sneered: "Not afraid of a high price, just afraid of no price at all, right?"
Lin Chen nodded frankly: "Yes, if you have interest needs, then we can talk. You know, although we aren’t as strong as you, we aren’t bad either; surviving and making money in the Federation shouldn’t be too complicated."
Zhang Zhongjiu shook his head: "I have no interest in money. If I liked money, all your belongings would be confiscated instead of left with you."
Lin Chen frowned and probed: "Can you tell us what terms the Lei Family and He Family offered you, or, what price should we pay, or what goal should we achieve if we want to regain our freedom?"
Zhang Zhongjiu stared at Lin Chen with cold eyes.
Lin Chen was fearless, meeting Zhang Zhongjiu’s gaze, calmly answering: "We know a little about your situation. You’re definitely stronger than us, but our strength isn’t bad, right? If we can cultivate using the Warrior’s method, we could achieve some success."
Zhang Zhongjiu suddenly sneered: "Isn’t your life in the palm of my hand? Whatever strength you have must be used for me, so what price is there to talk about?"
Lin Chen frowned, what Zhang Zhongjiu said indeed made some sense.
Our group’s lives are all controlled by him; does what we offer even count as bargaining chips now?
Even if he wants our lives, can we resist now?
Lives can be taken away, let alone possessions.
As Zhang Zhongjiu said, if he weren’t uninterested in possessions, why would he allow us to keep all personal belongings?
Seeing Lin Chen silent, Zhang Zhongjiu spoke again: "Since you’ve inquired about me, you probably know some things about me, I am from Planet 011."
"I’m appearing on Planet 049 due to some changes, and my biggest desire now is to return to Planet 011."
Zhang Zhongjiu paused, pointing to the black rings around Lin Chen and others’ necks: "You should work quietly first, when you’ve completed what I want, I’ll give you shackles that won’t limit your strength."
"At that time, you can do what you want, proving your value. If it helps me return to Planet 011, I’ll consider granting you freedom."
Lin Chen breathed a sigh of relief, it’s still an opportunity.
As said earlier, as long as there’s something to pursue, it’s good, even if hard to achieve, there’s still hope, and he didn’t humiliate us just because he controls our lives.
Engineer?
Just do it for now.
Anyway, now we have temporary identities, just blend into the Federation slowly, life is long, no rush.
"Good!"
Zhang Zhongjiu said no more, turned, and left.
Lin Chen and the other two exchanged a glance, all breathed a sigh of relief.
They didn’t mention the Science Council stuff, after all, whether his method works or has value is still a question.
As Ning Xiuzhu said, if his method fails to produce value, naturally he wouldn’t fight for anything for him.
What is invested yields what is harvested.
Lin Chen and others returned to the workspace. Qingluan and the rest gathered around.
Ranhai asked: "He didn’t make things difficult for you, did he?"
Lin Chen said with a laugh: "No."
Qingluan spoke: "There are no outsiders here now, you needn’t hide your thoughts, why give up on the opportunity before you?"
Lin Chen said with a laugh: "I understand the three families. They aren’t easy to deal with. Selling oneself to them is easy, but leaving is hard; one might end up trapped for life."
Qingluan frowned: "Though our contracts are indeed harsh, if we fulfill the work and reach a certain duration, they have no reason to keep us."
Lin Chen shook his head: "You should understand how these families operate. You’re incredibly talented; if you change your cultivation method, your strength will surely improve rapidly. Do you think they would easily let such valuable people go?"
"They might not openly stop you from leaving, but during the contract period, they’ll have many ways to weave invisible constraints, binding you until you have no choice but to stay."
"Don’t have any expectations of such families. To leave when the contract ends, your strength must be overwhelmingly strong or you need to leverage power, but the latter may lead to similar circumstances in higher echelons..."
Lin Chen calmly said: "Though Zhang Zhongjiu is ruthless, at least he isn’t hiding something. I’d rather trust him."
Dugu Feng coldly said: "He’ll let you leave?"
Lin Chen shook his head: "Not temporarily, but he said his main goal is finding a way back to his original planet. As long as I achieve that, he’ll grant us freedom."
Ranhai frowned: "He’s so strong and couldn’t do it himself. Though you’re Heaven Deity, in this Federation, you’re roughly akin to Sixth-level Martial Warrior; what do you have to help him achieve that goal?"
