I Don't Agree to the Terms

Chapter 929 491: How Can It Be Called Backstabbing When the Scapegoat Is Stabbed

"Dr. Gu, long time no see." Qin Ji called out to Gu Shanhai on his way home from work.

Gu Shanhai glanced at Qin Ji and said calmly, "Long time no see, Detective Qin."

He didn't show any eagerness in his words, instead he exuded indifference and aloofness.

Qin Ji had prepared for over a month, and only then did he confidently come to find Gu Shanhai.

"Dr. Gu, do you have some time? Can we talk?" Qin Ji asked, but in reality, he didn't give Gu Shanhai any reason and just followed him.

"You're already following me, isn't it unnecessary to ask if I have time?" Gu Shanhai joked, having a thick skin has its advantages.

"It's just a matter of courtesy." Qin Ji didn't mind Gu Shanhai's joking. To climb to the position of Deputy Director of the Bureau, one's mental fortitude and resistance to stress are formidable.

The two chatted casually as Gu Shanhai led him to his private laboratory.

"Go ahead, what could bring Detective Qin here again? It can't be about energy weapons again, can it?" Gu Shanhai asked knowingly.

Qin Ji's expression turned serious, and he said, "That's right, but the situation is far more severe than Dr. Gu could imagine. This involves the truth of the world. I'm not sure if Dr. Gu is prepared."

"What could be more absurd than energy technology?" Gu Shanhai implied he should just go ahead, as long as he didn't frown, he'd consider it his win.

"This matter can be traced back to an unknown number of years ago in antiquity, a special group..." Qin Ji narrated the situation of the players and "Civilization Road," emphasizing the dangers of the players.

After listening, Gu Shanhai nodded, "Detective Qin, your story is well told, and the logic holds, but that's not a reason for you to waste my time."

"I have evidence!" Qin Ji naturally didn't expect to convince Gu Shanhai with just a verbal account, he had to provide corresponding proof.

After speaking, Qin Ji took out a Transcendent item, a strange badge.

Gu Shanhai recognized it at a glance, the Mind Confusion Badge, a forbidden-level Transcendent item within the Player Management Bureau. It's labeled forbidden because it's one of the few Transcendent items that can affect ordinary people, though its effect is still quite lacking.

It's effective against players, causing them confusion, but for ordinary people, it just causes momentary disorientation.

"A badge, finely crafted." Gu Shanhai said without showing any emotion.

Then Qin Ji briefly explained its function to Gu Shanhai, intending to let Gu Shanhai experience it firsthand.

"Interesting, causing disorientation, let's give it a try. If it works, I'll believe what you say, and we can proceed to further verify the existence of players." Gu Shanhai certainly wouldn't believe just because a Transcendent item was presented; that would be too cheap.

Liu Bei invited Zhuge Liang out of seclusion and had to visit him thrice; Gu Shanhai didn't consider himself as talented as Zhuge Liang, but Qin Ji also wasn't Emperor Zhao Lie of Han. So he had to maintain a bit of restraint, not just go along with him, even if Gu Shanhai intended to utilize him.

"Alright, then please be careful, Dr. Gu." Qin Ji reminded before using the Mind Confusion Badge.

Gu Shanhai cooperated very well, getting disoriented for a moment before quickly recovering.

"Interesting, it's actually real, let's do it again." Gu Shanhai immediately showed interest.

Qin Ji didn't hesitate, using it again as instructed by Gu Shanhai.

After using it five times in succession, Gu Shanhai finally nodded and said, "Remarkable, what's the principle behind it? Your words are much more credible now."

"I wonder if I could research it a bit?" Gu Shanhai expressed his curiosity.

"I'm sorry, this item belongs to the Player Management Bureau's internal strategic items. Even though I am the Deputy Director of the Bureau, I can't keep it for long, at most for twenty-four hours."

"However, if Dr. Gu's energy weapon successfully eradicates this group of players, then these strategic items will be declassified, and I can decide to hand over all Transcendent items to Dr. Gu for research."

Qin Ji was not foolish; he wouldn't just appeal to justice to entice Gu Shanhai, he had to offer appropriate benefits, or else it wouldn't work out with mere persuasion.

Especially when he saw Gu Shanhai's eager look, he knew he must seize the moment.

"With your talent, Dr. Gu, it shouldn't be limited by the players. Only by dealing with the players who have been a leech to the kingdom can your talents be fully utilized."

"Energy weapons might not be a necessary project for you, but for the entire kingdom, they are the dawn of hope!"

Qin Ji praised and promised great benefits to win over Gu Shanhai.

Listening to these words, the eagerness on Gu Shanhai's face became more and more uncontrollable.

In the end, he spoke up, "I need more evidence of the players' existence. After all, I can't see what you're saying, and what if you're deceiving me? If I end up secretly developing energy weapons and you use them in war, wouldn't I become a criminal in history?"

Hearing this, Qin Ji was delighted; the matter was settled.

He was worried that Gu Shanhai wouldn't believe or relent, but now, as long as he let him see the harm of players directly, he would surely join his camp.