Chapter 1470: Chapter 484: Commercial Disunion (6k)_3
The two completely unwilling to welcome back the just balance, one with pure greed and possessiveness towards it.
What kind of hidden genius did this Business Alliance bring out for negotiations..."
Bai Yi made a judgment in her heart.
And not just her, even Shang Ji, who had been observing after stepping out of the projection range, reached a similar conclusion.
However, as a high-level figure in the Business Alliance and the Saien Civilization, after realizing the loss of composure, they quickly adjusted their emotions, concealing their previous expressions and leaving only smiles on their face.
"This is it! The Divine Artifact of [Order], the just balance lost during the Holy War!
Although it seems that its power levels have weakened a bit and there’s some damage, it is indeed it!"
After staring at the balance for a while, the Seventh Rank "stakeholder" who spoke first made a judgment with hidden excitement, gazing more intently at the balance.
In order to meet the identification needs mutually, this time Shang Ji specifically opened more permissions on the projection to simulate more of the magic power fluctuations on the balance.
After all, neither the Business Alliance nor Bai Yi wanted the appraisal and transaction to take place in the actual offline setting.
Attempting to appraise the authenticity of the Divine Artifact through the Quantum Network is the best method.
After confirming the appraisal was complete, Shang Ji decisively turned off the corresponding function, letting the three believers retract their gaze with slight reluctance.
After contemplating for a while, the "greedy" stakeholder took a deep breath and said:
"Tell me, what are your terms!"
Upon hearing the stakeholder’s attempt to sound calm, yet with unmistakable excitement, Bai Yi knew they’ve taken the bait.
"Heh, firstly I need to clarify that this balance did not originally look like this, its level determination was only between Tier Five to Tier Six.
The current appearance is the result of my step-by-step restoration.
And I also have the capability to further repair the balance.
I’m confident that with the abilities of the Saien Civilization, regarding my identity as a Contractor and as a Lord, you know I’m not lying.
Moreover, you all clearly understand my current identity, there’s no need for that ’promise’ in the Business Alliance’s reward."
"Repair? Are you saying you’re willing to use your channels to repair the just balance for us? What do you want?"
The "greedy" stakeholder’s eyes lit up, immediately grasping Bai Yi’s meaning, hurriedly inquiring.
Not noticing that the two companions on either side exchanged a secretive glance, revealing a trace of displeasure.
However, this trace of discrepancy only lasted for a fleeting moment.
If Bai Yi hadn’t been watching their expressions all along, and with Shang Ji observing as well, she might have thought she was seeing things.
"It seems that aside from this stakeholder, the other two are not enthusiastic about retrieving the Divine Artifact, even somewhat against it.
It’s as if retrieving the Divine Artifact will have adverse consequences for them.
What do you think, Shang Ji?"
Bai Yi’s real-world consciousness continued to elaborate on the difficulties and consumption of the repair, while her main consciousness delved into the network.
In the network’s virtual world, in the same room, Bai Yi and Shang Ji were in a completely different state from reality.
The two surrounded the projection together, like observing a toy, after hypothesizing a statement, turned to look at Shang Ji watching with them.
"Your Highness, I agree with this view.
And these two do not seem unwilling due to preserving the cost, but the exact reason...
Our understanding of the Saien Civilization and the Business Alliance is still too limited..."
"Too limited understanding...
Oh? Don’t say it, you really shouldn’t say it!"
Bai Yi suddenly thought of something, and a light bulb effect appeared beside the virtual image in the network, her eyes exaggeratedly wide.
When it comes to obtaining unknown information, what could be faster and more accurate than divination and prophecy!
And she happened to have acquired that Magic Mirror not long ago!
And because of the day spent returning yesterday, the Magic Mirror’s cooldown had long since passed!
"Shang Ji, retrieve that Magic Mirror from me right now, use the Magic Mirror to divine the answer!"
Being within the projection’s range, she couldn’t possibly conduct divination directly in front of the three high-levels of the Business Alliance.
However, Shang Ji was not within the projection range, so what to do, the three high-levels had no knowledge of it.
As for retrieving the Magic Mirror from her Storage Space, it was no difficult task at all.
At the edge of the projection, Shang Ji moved to a sufficiently distant position, reaching into the air to make a couple of virtual grabs.
Thanks to the shared Storage Space ability brought by the network, Shang Ji easily connected to her Soul Armor, retrieving the Magic Mirror stored within.
Returning to reality, the Magic Mirror found itself in the hands of an unfamiliar person.
However, fortunately, it also saw Bai Yi not far away, and the network on Academy Star, much more vast than the fleet, immediately made it understand the situation.
"Madam Director, the all-knowing Magic Mirror is at your service."
"Magic Mirror, oh Magic Mirror, tell me, why does the Business Alliance’s two high-level figures reject reclaiming the balance."
The Magic Mirror swiftly absorbed Shang Ji’s magic power, and the metal-embossed mirror surface immediately presented an image of the 8th Rank councilor.
The network also faithfully conveyed everything Shang Ji saw into Bai Yi’s mind.
