Watching Isabella leave, Chen Rui didn't think much and walked straight towards the main hall.
Whether she is a woman with a story or not, it has nothing to do with him. From the beginning to the end, the relationship between the two people is full of hypocrisy, but Chen Rui behaves more "sincerely".
However, acting is just acting, no matter how devoted you are, it is just acting.
To him, the value of Isabella is to trigger further conflicts between Obsidian and the Elder Family, as well as Lomon's Wind Shadow Boots. The former purpose has been basically achieved, and the latter will have to be figured out slowly. As for the mystery behind it
At present, Chen Rui's strength is not enough, and the plan is reaching a critical moment, so he does not want to cause trouble.
"Your Highness Obsidian, please forgive me for causing you some trouble at the court meeting today." In the main hall, Chen Rui's first words when he saw Obsidian were to apologize.
"It's me who should apologize," Obsidian shook his head: "But Mr. Charles should have seen that the power of the patriarchal family is deeply rooted, and even I can't do many things... break out of the rules and make you feel wronged."
"I believe that as long as our cooperation is successful, the rules and so on... will be formulated by Your Highness." Chen Rui smiled slightly.
Obsidian's eyes lit up: "So, you agree to cooperate?"
The humans who showed the black potion took the initiative in last night's meeting, deliberately showing some resentment, and have been unwilling to agree to cooperate. That's why Obsidian decided to publicly suppress the elder family. Now they heard the humans take the initiative to mention cooperation.
I feel like all my efforts were not in vain.
"I have seen His Highness's sincerity," Chen Rui was actually eager to cooperate immediately, but he showed a thoughtful look, "I once said that the Fallen Angel Empire, His Highness Obsidian, is my only partner. Quote
His Highness's words have been, are, and will be like this in the future. This title of His Highness... I believe it won't be long before it should be changed to Your Majesty."
The last words came to Obsidian's heart, and a smile appeared on his face.
"The production of black potions is quite complicated, and my teacher is at the top Grand Master level. What he makes are super black potions that are close to or even reach 100% purity. The cost is quite high. Your Highness must be mentally prepared." Chen Rui
After pondering for a moment, he took out a bottle of red healing potion and said, "Your Highness, you can find someone to try this bottle of super healing potion that is also 100% pure. The effect is far from ordinary."
One hundred percent purity? It can indeed be called super! Obsidian was surprised, took the red potion, pondered for a moment, called a guard, and did a small traumatic experiment. The recovery effect and speed were indeed much higher.
I am even more convinced of the master-level high-grade red potion.
The higher the quality of the medicine, the greater the value. Originally, this kind of thing was positioned for high-end customers, and there was absolutely no worry about the source of customers.
Compared with the huge economic and political value brought by this precious resource, no matter how much money is spent, it is worth it.
"So, how much investment is needed?"
"Our cooperation is long-term, and the initial investment will definitely be quite huge." Chen Rui said an approximate amount, which made Obsidian's face change. Although he was mentally prepared, this amount was still too much.
Huge.
"I also know that this amount is too large, but this is already the most streamlined budget," Chen Rui saw Obsidian's expression in his eyes and said with a wry smile: "For me, it is currently the stage of brewing strength, and there is no time.
Before maturity, this most important secret weapon cannot be exposed, and the funds of the Camplot family cannot be mobilized on a large scale, otherwise it will arouse the suspicion of the second prince. Therefore, the main source of funds in the early stage can only be from His Highness.
We have to raise enough start-up capital. As long as we produce a sufficient amount of black potion, the subsequent monetary gains alone will be enough to multiply this cost several times, not to mention the other convenient gains we can make."
Obsidian nodded, but then shook his head: "Charles, I have absolute trust in you, but... to tell you the truth, according to the Three Kingdoms Peace Agreement four hundred years ago, the Fallen Angel Empire has to submit to the Shadow Empire every year
and the Blood Evil Empire have provided a considerable amount of 'funding', but the national treasury is actually not well-funded, and with the pharmacist competition to be held soon, I am afraid that the funds I can mobilize will not be able to meet this requirement."
This kind of "funding" is actually paying tribute, but being able to exchange for peace in this way is already the best result for the Fallen Angel Empire, which has the weakest combat power.
Chen Rui pondered for a while and said, "I have a way, but I don't know if it will work."
"Tell me about it."
"Our Camplot family has a 'fund-raising' business method. When doing a large-scale business, we will take the name of the family as the leader and collect the funds of the large and small alliance families in the chamber of commerce, which is called stock participation, and then distribute the profits to various parties.
Generally speaking, families that participate in shares are profitable. This kind of fund-raising can retain the family's considerable liquidity and reduce its own investment risks. It is actually equivalent to a welfare, because the amount returned is much higher than
The amount invested.”
"Raising funds?" Obsidian thought thoughtfully. This "business" is a sure profit. People who want to buy the black potion will definitely be flocking to it. They can also learn from Dark Moon's "auction house" and sell the potion to an astonishing price.
sky-high price.
"Then, I will collect funds from the major families in the imperial capital now, and I will get a rebate then?"
Chen Rui showed a knowing smile and shook his head gently: "No, Campelot is just a family. Your Highness controls an empire. Why doesn't this scope expand wider?"
Obsidian reacted immediately: "Territory?"
Chen Rui nodded: "Up to now, I have a certain understanding of the situation in the Fallen Angel Empire. This time may be a good opportunity for His Highness to strengthen control from another aspect, using profit to control.
Sometimes it is much more effective than mere force or institutions."
"What do you mean..." Obsidian's eyes glowed brightly, and he slowly stood up.
Chen Rui said confidently: "Your Highness is a very smart monarch, and there is no need for me to explain too much about the stakes. But I am just an outsider, and only Your Highness knows the specific situation of each territory in the empire. Your Highness can then make adjustments according to actual needs."
, such as the amount of equity participation, the actual proportion of rebates, etc., are all under control. I believe that some of the problems that have been troubling His Highness will become easier because of this matter."
This reminder made Obsidian's thinking become more open. "Charles" was right, using interests to control is sometimes more effective than force. Maybe this time can really change the pattern of the entire empire. By then, even if there is no
With the approval of the Fallen Angel Sword, he will become a true emperor.
"But there is one thing. Your Highness must pay attention to it. Our purpose is not just pure wealth, so we cannot reveal the real purpose of this fund-raising to anyone for the time being. The secret weapon of black potion can only be used when it appears at the most appropriate time."
To exert the maximum 'lethality'. In order to avoid alerting the enemy, it is not suitable for me to appear. If some kind of guarantee is needed, His Highness can only come forward on his own."
Chen Rui looked at Obsidian who was still thinking, and a strange light appeared in his hand: "If His Highness has this courage, then I can safely sign an equal contract with His Highness."
This tone made it seem as if he had taken a big risk and was not worried about Obsidian. Of course, if the story of "Charles" really existed, then this would indeed be tantamount to a desperate move.
Obsidian carefully looked at the contents of the equal contract and put aside the last scruples in his heart. Unless he reached the god-level realm, the contract was irreversible. According to his information, Charles had cooperated with Zhuo Qie, the lord of Chiyou, for the first time.
After signing an equal contract, the profits were returned several times as agreed, making the contract a successful conclusion.
Now that the two of them have signed this contract, it means that the cooperative relationship has been officially established. At this time, there are still nearly a hundred years before the battle between the demon world and humans, so there is no need to worry about some unnecessary doubts. You must know that there are at least two people who have the strength to cooperate with Charles.
Charles does not have to choose him, but for him, it is the best opportunity to completely control the empire and even become famous in the devil world. He must not miss it.
What happened next went smoothly. The two parties successfully signed an equal contract and became a true alliance. Although Chen Rui's power is far weaker than Charles, from the perspective of cooperation, he is the real leader.
The one above was actually the real prince, and Obsidian did not pretend to be the Demon Emperor, and his tone of voice seemed much more cordial.
"Without further delay, Your Highness, please convene a meeting of lords as soon as possible and raise funds. I will return to the human world today to arrange related matters. Half a month...at most a month later, I will come to the Imperial Capital to take away the funds. There is another good thing
News, the most important result of my teacher’s painstaking research in recent years is coming to an end. At that time, I will bring a new gift to His Highness, so that His Highness will be rejuvenated for the second time.”
Rejuvenating? Obsidian feels refreshed. Could it be a life-extending potion?
Unexpectedly, in addition to the resurrection potion, the great master Sun Simiao was already on the verge of developing a life-extending potion!
The last supreme black potion!
Although the life span of demons is longer than that of humans, especially the strong ones, they will eventually grow old and die.
The superiors will always think that their life is not long, but from ancient times to the present, except for the legendary gods, no life can truly live forever, so things that increase life span have become extremely precious, and life-extending potions are the best of such treasures.
.What it adds is not the specific number of years, but the proportion of the entire life span. In other words, the longer the life span, the better the effect. Coupled with the extraordinary skills of the great master, for the Demon Emperor-level Obsidian
, the efficacy of the medicine is definitely far beyond imagination.
Obsidian is currently approaching the stage of old age. If he can take the high-purity life-extending potion prepared by the Grand Master, then as "Charles" said, he will be rejuvenated for the second time!
Life (one's own) cannot be measured by any wealth! If this potion appears in the devil world in the future, it will definitely be more shocking than all other black potions combined!
Not only that, "Charles" said something that moved him even more.
"My teacher has a close friend who is a great master of weapon making. After I go back this time, I will ask the teacher for advice. Maybe I can help His Highness solve some of the problems with some artifacts..."
Sacred weapon...the Sword of the Fallen Angel!
The corners of Obsidian's eyes trembled, and the excitement that had just subsided due to the resurrection potion began to surge in his heart again. This royal family's highest artifact has always been his heartache, and it is also the biggest obstacle that prevents him from becoming the legitimate Fallen Angel Emperor.
It stands to reason that as long as one is of royal blood, one is qualified to be recognized by the artifact. I don’t know whether Emperor Bai Ye left some kind of seal in the end, or Obsidian was really "despised" by the artifact. Over the years, he has tried all his methods.
Still unable to get recognition from the artifact.
Therefore, the more this happened, the less he dared to let the Sword of the Fallen Angel come into contact with Bai Ye's lineage. Even Ivinson, the biological brother of the former Crown Prince Green and one of his nephews, was secretly imprisoned by him.
There is no master-level weapon maker in the demon world. Even the first weapon maker Nate and the missing three-series proficient genius Arthur are still quite far away from the true master level. "Charles"'s teacher can make
With a complete set of super black potions, he deserves the title of top master. So to be his close friend, the master of tool making must also have extraordinary achievements. Maybe he can really solve this problem that has troubled him for many years.
Chen Rui actually wanted to abduct the Fallen Angel Sword this time, but haste makes waste. The Fallen Angel Sword may be the last straw that breaks the camel's back, but it will not be the most critical thing to reverse the situation. Even if Shia
Even if he really has the Sword of the Fallen Angel, Obsidian will not surrender. Compared with the more symbolic artifacts, the plan to fundamentally destroy the enemy's strength is more important.
After personally sending Charles away, Obsidian could no longer hold back the ecstasy in his heart and laughed three times. For a moment, he felt complacent and had already begun to imagine how he would shock the devil world and make a blockbuster scene in the future.
Chen Rui also wanted to laugh, because the most important part of the plan was finally completed. Next, it would be up to Obsidian to try his best to help him take risks and raise funds. After all, it was the job of a dead Taoist friend rather than a poor Taoist.
.
Obsidian was able to suppress Prince Green's lineage and supporters, and had ruled the Empire of Fallen Angels for hundreds of years. He was by no means a mediocre person. He was just caught by Chen Rui. Under these conditions that were difficult to refuse, he finally fell into the trap.
, now that it has been sold, I am still helping to find a buyer.
As for Isabella, Chen Rui originally gave her a bottle of eternal power instead of the highest-grade black potion. Later, for the next powerful potion, he took out the resurrection potion directly in front of Obsidian.
However, Isabella knew about the existence of the black potion, and it was very likely that it would involve the secret organization. Of course, the black potion was a bait, and it shouldn’t be too difficult to trick the secret organization, but Chen Rui’s current goal was the black potion.
Yao, I don’t want to attract more attention.
After all, his ultimate goal is not to destroy the Fallen Angel Empire, but to let Shia take over. The battle with that mysterious force should be
Just in case, I have to go to Isabella's place again to test the bottom line. It seems that some kind of emotional drama will continue to be performed.