Dawn of a New Era-Chapter 542 - 516: I Was Wrong

The negotiation quickly concluded.

Both parties were quite satisfied.

Both felt they had made a profit.

This is how the value of the same item can differ in the eyes of different people.

To primitive people, a nugget of gold is just a slightly heavier stone and they would pay it no heed, but among humans, it’s a common equivalent of currency.

Is a divine artifact precious?

Of course, it is extremely precious, immeasurable in value.

The Book of Knowledge is a divine artifact.

To Chen Shouyi, the Book of Knowledge is everything; even a divine corpse with weak divine power is worth less than one-ten-thousandth of its value.

The Soul Pearl is also a divine artifact.

It protected the soul and alleviated the mental shock during battles with gods. Without it, he might have died in the last battle in the alternate world. Its value also greatly exceeds a divine corpse.

But in the eyes of the country, a divine artifact also has immense research value; through research on divine artifacts, they can visually observe and study the composition of divine artifact materials, the operation of Original Force, and understand the mysterious essence of the alternate world.

However, the research progress is too slow.

Over the course of twenty years, there have been few成果.p>

Especially after the mutation, computers can no longer be used, and many high-tech experimental equipment can’t be operated, so all experimental progress is almost stagnant.

Given the precarious situation now, compared to the five hundred tons of True God flesh that can instantly enhance the strength of Great Xia Country, offering two divine artifacts to the country is entirely acceptable.

...

Dozens of heavy trucks lined up like a long dragon on the road, with soldiers standing on both sides.

Chen Shouyi and Zhang Deqing chatted leisurely in the first car. A deputy minister-level high official had no airs whatsoever, making Chen Shouyi feel as if he were bathed in a spring breeze.

Chen Shouyi certainly knows his price offer is a bit low this time.

It hasn’t reached the country’s psychological bottom-line.

But why bother to gain every advantage, fighting for every inch?

Besides, he never intended to get more. As a member of Great Xia Country, in this wartime era, countless young soldiers have given their lives in wars with the alternate world.

He personally witnessed soldiers driving self-exploding trucks to greet attacks from the Barbarian God, and saw people pull the pins on grenades and perish with the barbarians.

Although he doesn’t have the courage to die generously, he also doesn’t want to be overly meticulous about these external possessions.

Having two divine artifacts is already enough satisfying.

In this war era where life is uncertain, personal strength is everything, and everything else is superficial.

As long as he is strong, as long as he survives, everything else—money, power—is just an accessory to strength.

"How many divine artifacts are there now?" Chen Shouyi asked curiously.

"About five!" Zhang Deqing, who was accompanying him, said politely with good spirits, "Now they’re all in major laboratories. Two of them were seized twenty years ago. It’s a pity that there were initially three at that time, but one was eroded due to improper preservation. When you go over, we’ll transfer the divine artifacts from the lab, and you’ll pick two."

Chen Shouyi knew about this.

At that time, Earth’s Original Force was barely perceptible and couldn’t sustain the supernatural powers of the alternate world.

Many divine artifacts, after staying in this world for a long time, started to erode, with the mystery fading away. When he acquired the Book of Knowledge, it was already riddled with holes.

However, twenty years ago, how many Barbarian Gods were killed around the world?

...

A factory warehouse, here it has been completely cleared out, and the floor has been cleaned.

Sentries were stationed all over the place, and soldiers wearing hazmat suits stood everywhere, with an area of one kilometer in radius sealed off.

Chen Shouyi walked into the warehouse and said blandly, "It’s big enough here, move aside a bit!"

Upon hearing this, everyone behind him quickly retreated.

The next moment, the ground suddenly shook as a massive heap of golden-hued True God flesh appeared out of thin air in the open space.

Then came the huge crystalline bones, dinosaur-like in size. Looking at the extravagant "Sea God" set, he even felt a bit wistful.

Quickly shaking his head, he drove such peculiar thoughts out of his mind.

The space still held over twenty tons, enough to last him for years, especially the brain portion was preserved, weighing about a hundred pounds.

A stifling atmosphere began to spread.

Even if everyone was wearing lead-plated hazmat suits, they felt like a massive rock was pressing down on their hearts, making their breathing become heavy.

Chen Shouyi looked back and saw everyone staring at the mountain-like pile of True God flesh, no one paying attention to how this meat appeared out of thin air, causing him to feel a bit disappointed.

Someone quickly regained their senses.

"Everyone, take your positions. All present align to the right, at ease!"

"I want to reiterate the discipline. Being chosen for this mission indicates you are seasoned warriors, and the country is in danger..."

...

Next, there was nothing for Chen Shouyi to do.

After asking Zhang Deqing for a phone to arrange a visit to the Capital City in two days to select divine artifacts, Chen Shouyi declined the vehicle transport and walked home.

The afternoon spring breeze was warm, carrying a mysterious floral fragrance in the air.

A few children were chasing each other in a nearby park, filled with laughter.

Everything seemed so peaceful.

As he neared home, Chen Shouyi saw Bai Xiaoling standing by the door, her eyes red and filled with uneasy anticipation.

"Waaah... President Chen, I’m sorry, I betrayed your trust!" Bai Xiaoling burst into tears as soon as she saw Chen Shouyi.

"Oh! I’m not blaming you; why cry? It was my mistake for oversimplifying!" Chen Shouyi sighed and said.

Bai Xiaoling’s face turned pale, fearing Chen Shouyi might fire her: "President Chen, I was wrong... waaah... please scold me instead, just don’t fire me."

I’ve never heard such a request before.

Chen Shouyi flipped a middle finger: "Damn! Who said I’m firing you? Stop crying; it’s getting on my nerves."

Bai Xiaoling immediately broke into a smile, hurriedly wiped her tears, and suddenly blushed while looking quietly at Chen Shouyi’s handsome profile: "Chen... President, you don’t blame me anymore?"

"I overestimated your capabilities; you’re no better than me!" Chen Shouyi replied in a peeved tone. At least he never flinched in any situation.

Yet she fled.

Leaving him embarrassed.

He had no choice but to step up himself.

"Of course, I’m not as good as President Chen!" Bai Xiaoling said, embarrassed, lowering her head into her chest.

Hmph.

Finally, some self-awareness.

"I have a batch of Demigod flesh to sell; this time, not to the government, but to martial artists. I need someone with influence, at least known throughout Jiangnan Province. Better yet, organize an auction. Can you manage it?"

"I can, definitely. President Chen, rest assured, this time I’ll make it splendid," Bai Xiaoling promised eagerly, nearly thumping her chest.

Watching the incapable Bai Xiaoling leave briskly.

Hopefully, no mishaps this time, right?

He thought to himself.