Legends of Runeterra

For people with extremely strong self-esteem, what is more unacceptable than insults is that the other party does not take them seriously at all.

Li En knew that his attitude towards Jace might make the other party explode, but he didn't care at all.

Jace thought he had gotten the resources and equipment from Hefeng Industries for free, but Hefeng Industries had also obtained his research results and future research ideas.

It was just a Jace, Li En wasn't concerned about him to that extent.

In the timeline before Li En's influence, the real desire to research Hextech technology was that Victor and Jayce worked together for several years, and finally achieved results in a flash of inspiration.

Now, if Jace were to work alone, even if he were given twice the time, it would be difficult for him to come up with a mature result.

On the contrary, it was Midalda and the group of Piltover nobles who paid a painful price to appease Li En's dissatisfaction.

"Lord Li En, the power of the alchemy barons around the major regions has now disappeared; the port has also opened a fast channel for Hefeng Industry, and our main products can be transported directly outward.

As well as the bearer funds deposited into our accounts from major banks, it has reached 50 gold hexes.

Finally, a series of licenses and various resources are being delivered.”

Li En casually flipped through the documents in his hand, and Renata reported to him respectfully and admiringly.

"Okay, I understand. Cash and resources will be allocated according to the statistics of major research projects. Once the licenses are obtained, the resources that were difficult to collect before will be purchased step by step now."

"Yes, Master Li En!"

“Crack~!”

The door opened and Zeli walked in quickly with her well-proportioned legs wrapped in black stockings.

"Boss, the group of researchers handed over by the Alchemy Baron has arrived."

"Oh? Okay, arrange for them to stay in the meeting room on the 17th floor. I'll be there in a minute."

"Good boss!"

Zeli nodded, then walked away without paying any attention to Renata.

"Keep reporting, Renata."

"Yes, Master Li En!"

...

"Is this the Japanese industry? It looks like it has something to offer!"

"Yeah, the guards alone are much stricter than our lab!"

"But I heard that the main research direction of Hefeng Industries is the extremely difficult Hextech crystal. The people above sent us here. Are they really not treating us as abandoned pawns?"

In the bright and clean conference room, a group of alchemy researchers wearing various filtering masks whispered to each other in low voices.

Although everyone was very restrained, there was a hint of uneasiness in their tone.

While whispering to each other, the researchers' eyes all intentionally or unintentionally swept over the skinny figure sitting in the front.

Singed, a well-known alchemy technology expert in Zaun.

Even though he felt the gazes coming from behind, he still sat in his seat calmly.

He used to be a sought-after researcher in the eyes of the alchemy barons. Although he had not completely joined the ranks of any alchemy baron, he still held a position in Zaun that was worthy of everyone's attention.

Until Singed took the order from Noxus.

According to user feedback, the specially customized alchemical venom did not have its intended effect, causing the strategic target of the Noxian army to escape.

Such a serious mistake caused Singed's laboratory, once the object of competition among the alchemy barons, to become an existence that no one cared about, or even avoided.

Now, the alchemy barons jointly "recommended" that the entire laboratory, including the researchers who were transferred elsewhere after the incident, were all packed up and sent to Hefeng Industries.

However, Singed did not feel any fear in his heart. Staring at the main seat in front of him, the corners of Singed's mouth slowly rose.

"Buzz~~!"

Under the gaze of everyone, a space crack opened up at the main seat, and a tall and straight figure, as well as a middle-aged man with a gloomy face, slowly appeared in front of everyone.

The face that seemed to be carved by a god himself was as calm as water, and the black jade eyes scanned everyone.

The invisible might dissipated, and the whispers suddenly quieted down.

Everyone just felt like there was a heavy object pressing on their chest, which was heavy and stuffy, and no one dared to resist.

"Good day, everyone. I am Li En, currently the head of Hefeng Industry. Welcome everyone."

A gentle and peaceful voice sounded, and the invisible might quietly dissipated. Everyone then realized that they had held their breath without knowing when, and began to breathe in the air cautiously but greedily.

"Good day, Lord Li En. I am Singed."

Singed, who was sitting at the front, stood up and saluted, and the other researchers followed suit.

Li En nodded and waved for everyone to sit down. His eyes swept over everyone again, finally stopping on Singed.

“I believe that everyone has received the notice before coming here. I don’t want to repeat it. Since everyone has come to Hefeng Industry, you are my family here. Your salary will be increased by 10 percentage points from the original level.

If you all work hard, Hefeng Industry will never treat you unfairly."

"Thank you, Master Li En!"

When everyone was stunned, Singed took the lead and stood up to express his gratitude.

"Thank you, Master Li En!"

"Well, Hilco, take them to register their identities and arrange for them to go to the research room!"

Li En circled the document in his hand and handed it to Hilco.

"Yes, Master Li En!"

"Mr. Singed, please stay."

Singed, who was about to stand up and walk out the door, paused. The other researchers did not move at all, all lowered their heads and walked out of the laboratory quickly.

After experiencing that kind of power, they would rather get along with Hilco, who has a gloomy face and looks like a bad person, rather than the gentle and polite Li En.

“Crack~!”

The door to the conference room closed, leaving only Singed and Li En present.

This extremely smart scientist in a white coat lowered his head and waited quietly for Li En to speak.

"Singed."

"I am here, Master Li En, please give me your orders!"

"Haha~!"

Li En chuckled. For such a talented guy with flexible bottom line, Li En is always willing to give him the opportunity to choose.

Now, after just a brief conversation, Li En knew that he didn't need to worry about the other party.

"From now on, you will be the person in charge of Hefeng Industrial Alchemy Technology. Go and discuss your research direction with Victor."

"Yes, Master Li En!"

Singed bowed respectfully, hesitated for a moment, and then spoke again.

"Master Li En, some of these researchers are not 'excellent' enough. Do you need me to help you..."

"It's okay. I've already handed the list to Hilco, and he will be responsible for the 'assessment and supervision' later.

Go Singed, someone is waiting for you outside the door, and I look forward to you coming with us."

"Yes, Master Li En!"

Singed saluted and then quickly walked out of the meeting room.

Even though his hair had already been lost due to some alchemical potion, he still felt a tingling sensation on his scalp.

The leader of Hefeng Industries is not only extremely powerful and able to force the rulers of the two cities to make concessions, but he is also incredibly strong and has a sharp vision.

Singed put aside all the little thoughts he had before the meeting.

...

Sitting in the conference room, Li En smiled slightly.

The nobles and alchemist barons of Piltover are limited by their own vision and try to plant some traitors.

But for Hefeng Industry, the saying "there is no impenetrable wall in the world" is an extremely realistic description.

With the help of Janna, every traitor was planted with the "seed of nightmare" by Li En using the [Lord of Dreams].

When they want to leak information, nightmares will distort the insider's cognition, ultimately conveying wrong or even completely opposite information.

By then, it will be a game of Mission: Impossible.