I Don't Agree to the Terms

Chapter 933 493: Small Temple, Big Demon Winds

"Okay, okay, the doctor's efficiency is really fast." Qin Ji fondly caressed the science-fiction styled firearm in his hand. It was an energy gun, capable of emitting energy beams to inflict tremendous damage.

Moreover, because this world is filled with inert energy, the energy gun doesn't require extra power sources and can recharge automatically.

In Qin Ji's eyes, this equated to infinite energy, yet Gu Shanhai couldn't really explain these matters to him.

"But this blueprint..." Qin Ji placed the energy gun down, a glint of greed flickering in his eyes, and began pestering Gu Shanhai for the gun's schematics.

What's one energy gun worth? With the blueprint, he could own countless energy guns.

He had witnessed the power of the energy gun firsthand; one shot could melt steel.

Arguably the most powerful weapon in history, he hesitated at this moment, wondering just how strong the large annihilation energy array could be.

Yet as this thought emerged, he couldn't help but consider the cost, ultimately giving up—he was reluctant to spend such a large sum.

"Here, this thing is just a low-cost version of the energy array, of little use." Gu Shanhai casually tossed a stack of documents to Qin Ji, as they held no value to him.

Qin Ji quickly reached out to catch them, his face darkening. He felt Gu Shanhai lacked common sense; tossing such a valuable item around carelessly—what if it were damaged?

Thankfully, he soon composed himself and cautiously asked, "Can the power of the energy gun be increased while reducing the cost?"

"???" Gu Shanhai's mind went blank hearing this, thinking this guy was really pushing his luck.

"You might want to reconsider what you're asking."

Gu Shanhai felt disdain so strongly it nearly erupted.

It's like saying you want higher quality from the same batch of materials while also lowering consumption to produce more—wishful thinking.

"Can't be done? What a pity." Qin Ji thought to himself it seemed Gu Shanhai's value wasn't as significant as he imagined if he couldn't even manage this.

"By the way, is the large annihilation energy array almost complete?" Qin Ji also asked.

"It's almost done, just need to conduct component experiments next." Gu Shanhai didn't tell the truth; it had long been finished. He was actually studying the "Path of Civilization" alongside the Time History Book pages.

"Hurry up, any delays could lead to complications in the plan." When Qin Ji mentioned complications, he was worried about delays causing issues in eliminating Gu Shanhai.

If not for the fact that the things were not yet in hand, Qin Ji wouldn't have tolerated it until now.

"Relax, I'm precise with my work; it'll definitely be finished by the end of the month." Gu Shanhai said dismissively.

By month's end, the Player Management Bureau should have completed building the large annihilation energy array, and by then, Qin Ji's value would truly be revealed.

After securing the date, Qin Ji began pondering how to get rid of Gu Shanhai.

"That's good. Dr. Gu is indeed a leader within the institute, completing such a daunting task in just one month." He complimented insincerely—everything's good when valuable, but once the worth doesn't match his expectations, naturally everything's an issue, even if helping him.

"Does Director Qin have anything else? If not, I plan to continue working." Gu Shanhai was effectively issuing a dismissal.

"Then I won't disturb Dr. Gu; I'll take my leave." Qin Ji's expression unchanged, but he felt a chill within; what was once considered informal was now perceived as discourteous, treating even a leader like him this way.

But because Gu Shanhai still held value, Qin Ji chose to be patient for now.

Following his departure from Gu Shanhai's lab, Qin Ji went to the central command room of the base.

"How is the matter being handled?" Qin Ji asked upon entering.

The person overseeing the base was one of his trusted aides, highly reliable.

"No problem, Director, just say the word, and Dr. Gu will be ensured a peaceful death." The aide's tone was calm, yet held something unusual in the eyes.

Having spent time with Gu Shanhai, this aide of Qin Ji had evolved, becoming a significant problem for him.

Qin Ji hadn't realized the change, continuing to trust this aide.

"Alright then, at month's end, destroy the entire base; leave no trace whatsoever." Qin Ji spoke with harshness in his voice.

He actually didn't want to resort to this, as constructing this base required significant investment, but if not done, what if something compromising was left behind?

The impact of the large annihilation energy array was too significant.

From the energy gun alone, it was clear; if traces were caught by players or the Management Bureau, even as deputy director, he'd likely face death.

Therefore, the best solution was to eliminate all traces, ensuring no evidence remained, allowing him to remain secure.

Yet Qin Ji's idea was too naive; if players learned of this affair, they wouldn't need evidence—they'd simply kill him and appoint another deputy director.

Evidence? The players didn't need it at all.

He was caught up in political scheming, notions of righteousness and rules, yet the parties lacked the power for equal dialogue—like in the Da Xuan Dynasty, no one would reason with the God Demons. Even if the weaker side was right and the God Demons were wrong, the weaker side would have to yield.