Douluo: I founded the mecha tribe and I am the king of mecha battles!

Chapter 88 The lion opens his mouth

"Under the command of the Mechanical War King, the Golden Claw God."

The golden-haired figure of the Golden Claw God standing behind Huo Wuji rustled, like a mountain, insurmountable yet possessing a fierce edge. His voice was deep and powerful, as if every word carried a tremendous force, striking directly at the heart.

Shui Shuheng's gaze flickered between the two men, a sense of vigilance building within him. He had originally assumed the Mechanical Beast Chamber of Commerce was merely a new power, powerful but lacking in substance. However, the appearance of Huo Wuji and the Golden Claw God made him realize that behind the Mechanical Beast Chamber of Commerce lay an even more profound force.

"Mecha King?"

Shui Shuheng repeated the name in a low voice, his brows furrowed slightly. He had never heard of this title before, but judging by Huo Wuji and Jin Zhushen's attitudes, this "Mecha King" was clearly an extremely important figure, perhaps even the true controller of the Mecha Chamber of Commerce.

"General Shui, don't worry too much."

Huo Wuji seemed to see Shui Shuheng's confusion and smiled slightly, his tone soothing, "Lord Robot War King is not in the Federation. I will be fully responsible for this cooperation. As for Golden Claw God, he is my deputy and one of the core figures of the Robot Beast Chamber of Commerce."

Shui Shuheng nodded. Although he still had many questions in his mind, he knew that now was not the time to delve into them. He took a deep breath, looked at Huo Wuji with a determined gaze, and said in a deep voice, "Mr. Huo Wuji, since we are already sitting here, let's get straight to the point. What exactly does your Mechanical Beast Chamber of Commerce want?"

Huo Wuji's eyes flashed with admiration when he heard this. He liked Shui Shuheng's straightforward attitude, especially at this critical moment, as any beating around the bush would only waste time.

"Our Robot Beast Chamber of Commerce doesn't ask for much. We want to take 70% of the entire East China Sea soul guide market. At the same time, we will be allowed to have independent patrol guards and the right to share intelligence with the major legions on a second-level scale."

Huo Wuji's voice was calm and firm, as if he was stating a fact that had already been established.

Shui Shuheng's brow furrowed. Huo Wuji's offer far exceeded his expectations. The soul guide market was one of the most important economic pillars of the East China Sea region. If the Mechanical Beast Chamber of Commerce captured 70% of the market share, it would practically control the entire East China Sea's economic lifeline.

Furthermore, the idea of ​​autonomous patrolling guards and intelligence sharing directly crossed the line for the Federation Legion. Such conditions would practically allow the Robotic Beast Chamber of Commerce to maintain independent military and intelligence systems in the East China Sea, undoubtedly a serious challenge to Federation sovereignty.

Shui Shuheng was silent for a moment, his eyes flickering back and forth between Huo Wuji and Jin Zhua Shen, trying to discern some clues from their expressions. However, neither Huo Wuji nor Jin Zhua Shen had any expression on their faces, as if the conditions they proposed were merely a matter of course.

"Sir Huo Wuji, your conditions are too harsh."

Shui Shuheng's voice was deep and powerful, carrying a hint of unquestionable authority. "The soul guide market is the economic lifeline of the East China Sea. A 70% share is practically equivalent to handing over half of the economic lifeline of the East China Sea to you. Furthermore, autonomous patrol guards and intelligence sharing rights directly touch the bottom line of the major military units in the Federation. No one in the Federation will agree to such conditions, and we cannot accept them either."

Huo Wuji smiled faintly, seemingly unsurprised by Shui Shuheng's reaction. He tapped the table lightly, his tone tinged with a hint of sarcasm. "General Shui, you don't seem to fully understand the strength and intentions of our Mechanical Beast Chamber of Commerce." "Well, as the saying goes, negotiation is all about giving and taking, asking for a high price and then paying it back. General Shui, why don't you tell me what terms you would accept?"

There was a hint of amusement in Huo Wuji's tone, as if he was testing Shui Shuheng's limits. His eyes were still sharp, but now there was a hint of patience, as if he was waiting for Shui Shuheng's response.

Shui Shuheng was silent for a moment, mentally weighing the pros and cons. He knew that while Huo Wuji's terms were harsh, the strength of the Robot Beast Chamber of Commerce could not be underestimated. Especially with the Federation now mired in internal corruption, the rise of the Robot Beast Chamber of Commerce might actually offer a glimmer of hope. However, he couldn't give in easily, or else the Federation's sovereignty and the Legion's prestige would be shattered.

"The Mechanical Beast Chamber of Commerce can occupy a maximum of 40% of the soul guide market. As for autonomous patrol guards, we can allow you to establish a team of no more than 500 people within the boundaries of Donghai City, but they must be supervised by the Donghai Legion. Intelligence sharing rights can be partially opened up, but only for non-core intelligence and must be reviewed by the Federation Legion."

Shui Shuheng's voice was deep and firm, each word carrying undeniable authority. He stared directly at Huo Wuji, as if declaring: This was his bottom line, and he would never give in.

After hearing Shui Shuheng's offer, Huo Wuji's lips curled up slightly, a flicker of admiration in his eyes. He nodded gently, a hint of satisfaction in his tone, "General Shui is indeed a sensible man. However, a 40% share of soul guides doesn't seem to be enough to reflect the value of our Mechanical Beast Chamber of Commerce."

Shui Shuheng frowned slightly, his tone carrying a hint of coldness: "Mr. Huo Wuji, the Federation's bottom line cannot be touched. Forty percent is already the limit. If you still want more, you will have to find another way."

Huo Wuji chuckled, seemingly unfazed by Shui Shuheng's unyielding attitude. He slowly stood up and walked to the window, gazing at the dim sky in the distance. His tone was filled with profound meaning, "General Shui, you may not fully appreciate the depths of the Federation's plight. The reason our Robot Beast Chamber of Commerce chose to cooperate with you isn't because we can't obtain these benefits through other means, but because we recognize your loyalty and determination to the Federation."

"Look at the Federation right now. The research and development of soul guides is monopolized by the Spiritual Transmission Tower and the Tang Sect. Civilian soul guides have been delayed, while mechas, fixed-mount soul guides, and so on have been successfully developed one after another."

"General Shui, tell me, why is this happening?"

Huo Wuji's voice was deep and powerful, as if he was questioning Shui Shuheng, and as if he was questioning the entire Federation. His eyes were still fixed on the window, but his tone was filled with a hint of anger and disappointment that was difficult to conceal.

Shui Shuheng was silent for a moment, a complex wave of emotions welling up within him. He knew full well that what Huo Wuji had said was true. The Federation's soul-guiding device research and development had long been monopolized by the Spirit Pagoda and the Tang Sect. Civilian soul-guiding device development had been stymied, while mecha and fixed-mount soul-guiding devices had been successfully developed one after another. Behind all this, it was nothing more than those forces sacrificing the Federation's future to protect their own interests.

Thanks to Big Brother Long Yue for the several rewards, as well as Big Brother Sanye Yangguang, Big Brother Xiaodanshen, and Big Brother Aikuai.

Damn it, I owe you nine chapters. Starting from today, the rules for rewards and extra chapters must be changed. I’ll tell you what the specific changes will be this afternoon.

First four chapters will be published, one chapter will be returned, and there are nine chapters left.

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