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“Umbrella Company has hidden well indeed. They have such capabilities. If they had really come forward, they probably wouldn’t have survived until now,” Situ Ke noted as he looked at the busy crowd, and then remembered the fate of the researchers and the Super Soldier Serum.

“For instance, perhaps visiting your company’s production, manufacturing, and even testing processes, right?”

“However, let’s be clear from the start. We provide the necessary military power and weapons for the Elder Council, but it’s not without cost. I’m sure you know how challenging and expensive research and development can be. After all, you once approved resources for the Super Soldiers, so I hope you won’t quibble over resources like a bureaucrat,” Niu Dehua said.

“Why does the Great Governor sigh here?” A voice suddenly came, causing Situ Ke to start, and then he saw the newcomer, who was elegantly dressed, with an impressive demeanor, clearly not a Martial Artist.

“And this Type 21 Thunder God Fire Pistol, specially designed to break Secret Spirit Masters’ secret techniques. Even with Secret Spirit protection, a single shot aimed at a vital spot can instantly kill,”
“Alright, since the Great Governor has such determination, I can authorize a 10% discount for our first trade with the Federation. When would you be free, I…”

“If that’s the case, then come with me. I hope the Great Governor won’t be too shocked,” Niu Dehua said with a half-smile, then stood up and pressed a spot on one of the pillars in the council hall. Suddenly, a fireplace split apart unexpectedly, revealing a passage leading underground.

“Let’s go inside for a detailed discussion,” the Great Governor said.

“Arms trade, we develop new weapons with entirely new sources of energy, at least far beyond what the Federation’s armaments can match. Like this Type 17 Red Dragon Fire Bomb, any Martial Artist at the Quenching Divine Stage would undoubtedly die if hit!”

“Arms trade, biological weapons, bio-viruses, genetic modifications,” the Great Governor read out softly. The terms were unfamiliar, but he was no fool. Combining military, weaponry, and poisons, it was clear that this so-called Umbrella Genetic Engineering Company was definitely no good lot.

“It seems you’re not quite satisfied. Perhaps you’d like to see this series of biological weapons, look at this Tyrant, not only…”

“It’s worth taking a risk once, if what you say is true. Then it’s all worth it, but if it’s false, the Thunder God Fire Pistol certainly won’t show mercy,” Situ Ke said boldly, although they have always been cornered by the Elder Council without any way out, it doesn’t mean he is afraid.

“Exactly, so now that we have enough strength, we plan to help the Federation reform its territories. Of course, although we say we’re a company, we are actually more of researchers, and this matter still needs the Elder Council to step forward,” Niu Dehua indicated that they had no desire to grasp for power.

“Nothing really, just minor things. Is there something you need?” Situ Ke replied. He had bodyguards around him too, although they were not very strong, as most were newcomers and thus had limited potential.

“Understood, I clearly understand now,” Situ Ke watched the Tyrant on display in the isolation chamber, a True Martial Rank Martial Artist was being gruesomely torn apart without any power to fight back.

“Then Umbrella Company awaits the federation’s commissioning,” Niu Dehua wasn’t really concerned, merely flattering the other party.

“I hope the Great Governor won’t go back on his word. Our Umbrella Company may be for the common good of all people, but we’re not to be trifled with,” Niu Dehua stated threateningly, meaning they were not like those researchers who developed the Super Soldier Serum, who could be easily discarded or made scapegoats.

“You misunderstood, I don’t want to cooperate with you, it’s our Umbrella Company that wants to cooperate with the Federation, after all, we are ordinary people, aren’t we?” Niu Dehua said in a very calm tone.

“Mr. Niu, are you suggesting that you want to partner with me in promotion?” the Great Governor squinted his eyes and asked.

“Rest assured, Mr. Niu. As long as the Martial Artists and Secret Spirit Masters, the two malignancies of the Federation can be eradicated, Umbrella Company will be the National Church!” Situ Ke said forcefully, looking quite firm, though this was only temporary.

“Oh? The Great Governor actually wants to visit, that’s naturally no problem, but aren’t you afraid we might have ill intentions towards you?” Niu Dehua said with a hint of mockery.

“Please!” Niu Dehua gestured with his hand.

“Please allow me to introduce our products.”

“Please hold on a moment, Mr. Niu. I don’t mean to doubt your company’s capabilities, but using a brochure to represent such things lacks persuasive power. At least, I need to see a real sample first before we can proceed further, right?”

“Such massive iron ore, where do you get it from?” Situ Ke felt the walls of the underground passage, which were definitely cast in steel.

“If we became famous, do you think I would still be able to sit down and have a chat with you? Until then, all of us will keep a low profile, not drawing any attention, even spreading out our purchases of resources, which is why we have achieved today’s accomplishments,”
“Forgive my ignorance, but why have I never heard of your company, especially since there are many chambers of commerce and companies within the Federation?” the Great Governor questioned in a mild tone, implying that you boast greatly but show nothing substantial.

“I’m free now, let’s go,” Situ Ke said immediately.

“Some small tricks, but necessary since it’s built underground.” Niu Dehua did not reply but explained why it was necessary to use iron casting.

“I am the vice president of the Umbrella Biogenetic Engineering Co., Ltd, and here is my business card,” the man said as he handed out a simple business card.

“This is an electric light, powered by electricity, not steam.” Niu Dehua, who caught up, seemed to see the confusion of the other party and thus explained.

However, he didn’t directly dismiss the person, in case there was a turning point.

At that moment, Situ Ke also got up and headed towards the passage beneath the fireplace, which was not as dim as he had imagined or filled with oil lamps; instead, it was brightly lit with some kind of crystal lamp.

The Great Governor found it strange but did not refuse; he immediately took the business card, which had Niu Dehua’s name on it along with a series of main operational projects.

The Great Governor directly interrupted Niu Dehua, stating that an introduction only needed to catch the gist and listening further was pointless.

Moreover, the other party had just sold a meritorious official as a sacrifice to quell internal troubles.

Upon entering the underground facility, all kinds of scenarios had Situ Ke looking around like a country bumpkin, his eyes unable to keep up.

On the other side, a Red Dragon Fire Bomb exploded a Secret Spirit Master into pieces, instantly snuffing out his life force.

Being able to track his movements and arrive on time showed that the Umbrella Company was no ordinary entity.

Niu Dehua seemed indifferent and then added, “Since the appearance of Martial Artists and Secret Spirit Masters, we mere mortals have been treated like cattle and horses, but the founding intention of our Umbrella Company was to become a shelter for ordinary people, and this is what all of us strive towards.”

Niu Dehua casually flipped through a booklet while giving Situ Ke an overview of its contents.

If it wasn’t necessary to preserve the Federation, there was no need to live so restrainedly.

They needed to resolve the matter quickly; if what was described in the brochures was true, it indeed had the potential to turn things around.

As he spoke, Niu Dehua took out four colorfully illustrated booklets.

Seeing this, Situ Ke’s pupils constricted; at this moment, he believed it to about seventy percent.

He didn’t even know when they had appeared.

The reason was simple: each Martial Artist had a ridiculously large build, so it was easy to tell.

This made the Great Governor grow wary; he was not a greenhorn, easily wooed by a few persuasive words, especially since the other party was a commoner but clearly had an agenda.

This made him even more astonished.

Good heavens, setting up the company under the Elder Council’s premises was definitely not a minor force.

To him, most of the busy staff appeared to be ordinary people, their physiques normal, unlike the burly Martial Artists.

This realization heated Situ Ke’s heart, “You have worked hard, the Elder Council will not forget the Umbrella Company.”

The words of politicians, basically none of it, not even the punctuation, could be trusted.

Upon returning to the council hall, the Great Governor ordered beverages for the guests, as it was natural to show courtesy, especially since they were not insiders.

As the Great Governor, he just silently listened to Niu Dehua’s presentation, neither questioning nor believing because, at this point, a brochure was just talk without seeing the actual items.