After Governor Jiang left, Wang Teng directly informed Old Master Wang and the others of his intentions.
"Governor Jiang really said that?" Wang Shenghong asked in disbelief.
"Yes." Wang Teng nodded.
"It seems that the funds allocated by the higher-ups are not much. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been so fixated on you." Wang Shengguo frowned.
Old Master Wang sat on a chair, sipped his tea, and said slowly, "That's for sure. The impact of this sea beast riot is huge. It's obvious that the entire country will be mobilized. I don't know how much manpower and resources will be used. All of this will require a lot of financial support. It's impossible for the higher-ups to take care of everything. Governor Jiang will probably have to figure out a way to deal with a large part of it himself."
Wang Teng said, "There should be a lot of star cores and star bones among the sea beasts' corpses. If we sell them, we'll make a lot of money. It's already good enough that we didn't touch those things."
Everyone in the Wang Family couldn't help but look at Wang Teng with a strange expression. If someone else had said this, they would have believed it.
However, when these words came from Wang Teng's mouth, even the Wang Family felt that he was a little greedy.
The three Lord-class sea beasts were the biggest harvest this time. Wang Teng had already taken them, yet he still had the nerve to say such words. If this wasn't greedy, then what was?
"Tell me the truth. How many things did you take this time?" Wang Shengguo couldn't help but ask.
He was helpless. His son was outstanding, but he also had a lot of thoughts.
Why didn't he realize that he was such a money-grubber before?
Who did he take after?
"Not much," Wang Teng chuckled and replied.
"How much is not much?" Wang Shengguo rolled his eyes.
"I didn't calculate the exact value, but it's probably in the tens of billions." Wang Teng estimated a little and said casually.
"How much?" Wang Shengguo's eyes widened. He wondered if he had heard wrong.
Old Master Wang almost pulled his beard off as he stared blankly at Wang Teng.
The other members of the Wang Family also had the same expression, as if they had seen a ghost.
Thousands and trillions!
Was this for real?
"I've already said that I haven't calculated it in detail. It's probably … that much." Wang Teng said cautiously. He didn't dare to say the number again, for fear of scaring everyone.
This was especially true for Old Master Wang. He was already so old. If he got scared and ended up in the hospital, it would be a huge sin for him.
"Thousands or even trillions?" Wang Shengguo was naturally unwilling to accept such a vague answer.
"More or less! More or less! "Wang Teng said.
When everyone saw that he had no intention of changing his words, it was obvious that he was not wrong. They looked at each other and saw the shock in each other's eyes.
"This … is too much!" Wang Shengguo took a deep breath and smiled bitterly. "Let me slow down, or my heart won't be able to take it."
"So our Wang Family has become the richest family in the country?" Old Master Wang felt as if he was in a dream. Even though he was old and could remain calm even if Mount Tai collapsed in front of him, he couldn't help but be moved at this moment.
The current market value of the top companies in the world was only in the hundreds of billions. How could the Wang Family not be shocked when they suddenly reached such heights?
Not to mention Old Master Wang, even the leaders of the martial arts world would be shocked if they were here.
"Uh, I don't think we're the richest. There must be many hidden families. They are quiet, but their family wealth must be over a trillion." Wang Teng shook his head.
He wasn't arrogant. The stronger one was, the broader one's horizons would be. The Wang Family were just ordinary people after all. They couldn't see that.
"That's right. This is the age of martial arts. There are many things that are beyond our imagination." Old Master Wang laughed self-deprecatingly.
"Then are you going to invest?" Wang Shengguo asked.
"Money, of course. As I said last time, although this is to help Governor Jiang solve his problem, it is also an opportunity for our Wang Family. However, it depends on what conditions he can provide us. I want to use this opportunity to open up an industrial chain for our Wang Family that integrates elixirs, weapons, Runes, and so on. If we want to do this, we can't do it without Governor Jiang's support." Wang Teng's eyes flashed as he said slowly.
"Moreover, Donghai has an excellent geographical location. It leads to ports all over the world and connects to the transportation hub of the country. It is a resource distribution center. If it weren't for the sea monster riot, it wouldn't have fallen into the hands of our Wang Family so easily."
Wang Teng paused for a moment. Seeing that everyone was thinking about what he said, he smiled and continued.
"Now, there are indeed many families and enterprises that have left Donghai. Many people may still be hesitating. They are just watching now. However, once this period passes and others react, there will be many real business tycoons that will enter Donghai."
"At that time, our advantage will be completely gone. It's better to be decisive now and strike first. The first person who dares to try will always get more cake."
After listening, everyone finally understood what Wang Teng wanted to do. Their eyes were full of surprise.
They didn't expect Wang Teng's ambition to be so big. Old Master Wang, Wang Shenghong, and the others were all business veterans. Naturally, they could see Wang Teng's intention.
He wanted to rely on Donghai to build the Wang Family into a business Empire that could radiate across the country and even the world!
Wang Shenghong, Wang Shengguo, and the others seemed to see the amazing prospect and were all excited.
Old Master Wang looked at Wang Teng, full of gratification. His grandson was really too monstrous. However, he was his grandson after all. Being monstrous was a good thing. He said, "Since you have this plan, go ahead and do it. I, your father, your uncles, and your uncles will all help you."
Wang Shenghong, Wang Shengguo, Wang Shengjun, and Fang Junming were the backbone of the Wang Family. At this moment, they only felt their blood boiling and looked at Wang Teng with burning eyes. It was as if they couldn't wait for him to quickly agree to Governor Jiang so that they could have a chance to show their skills.
Wang Teng didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He was just talking. If he wanted to put it into action, how could it be so fast? He didn't expect that even Old Master Wang couldn't wait.
"Don't worry, everyone. What will come will come. If Governor Jiang wants to get a large amount of money, no one is more suitable than me. The other families have big businesses, but they can't come up with as much liquid capital as I do," Wang Teng said with a confident smile.
Old Master Wang nodded. He thought for a moment and knew that this was the case. This matter was basically in the bag.
After this matter was discussed, everyone was about to leave when Tantai Xuan came looking for them again.
Wang Teng said in surprise, "Why are you looking for me at this time?"
"Go quickly, don't let her wait too long," Old Master Wang urged.
"Mm." Wang Teng nodded and went out.
…
After walking out of the door, Wang Teng saw Tantai Xuan standing not far away from him. He immediately called out, "Teacher."
"Come with me, someone wants to see you," Tantai Xuan said directly as he turned around and nodded at him.
"See me? Who is it? "Wang Teng asked curiously.
"You'll know when you get there," Tantai Xuan said and leaped into the air.
Wang Teng shook his head helplessly and followed him immediately.
The two of them arrived at Huanghai Military Academy very quickly and went straight to the staff dormitory.
No one was more familiar with Huanghai Military Academy than him. However, Tantai Xuan brought him to an extremely unfamiliar place.
A simple wooden house sat in the deepest part of the staff dormitory. It was surrounded by trees, which concealed the wooden house. It appeared remote and quiet.
"Where is this?" Wang Teng looked at Tantai Xuan in confusion.
Tantai Xuan didn't say anything. He brought him to the door and knocked lightly.
"Cough cough cough … Come in!" A series of coughs sounded from inside the door, followed by a familiar voice.
"Master Han!" Wang Teng's heart skipped a beat. He finally knew who Tantai Xuan had brought him here to meet.
Speaking of which, this was a true bigshot. Back then, he had fought the Giant Storm Ape alone. Although he was defeated in the end, it was because he was injured. Otherwise, it would have been hard to tell who would have won.
However, Wang Teng couldn't help but frown when he heard his coughs.
This old man's injuries were quite serious!
Tantai Xuan pushed the door open and entered.
Wang Teng followed closely behind. The interior of the wooden house was a little dim. He looked around and couldn't help but be surprised.
This house was too simple. Apart from simple household equipment, there was almost nothing else. It was hard to imagine that this was the residence of an ultimate powerhouse.
However, Wang Teng didn't pay too much attention to this. His gaze quickly fell on the old man on the bed in the corner.
Wang Teng's pupils shrank when he saw the old man's appearance.
After not seeing him for a few days, Master Han's appearance had changed greatly. His hair was all white, his face was full of wrinkles, and his entire body seemed to be thinner and hunchbacked than before. Moreover, Wang Teng could see through his [Astral Vision] that there was an extremely dense aura of death on his body!
"How … How did he become like this?" Wang Teng's heart sank.
Even he couldn't accept seeing an ultimate powerhouse become an ordinary old man on the verge of decay.
"You're here." Master Han's murky eyes lit up slightly as he spoke in a hoarse voice.
Tantai Xuan and Wang Teng were silent. They walked closer and silently looked at the old man on the bed, not knowing what to say.
"You guys, take it easy. I'm already so old. I should be buried. There's nothing I can't let go of." Master Han smiled slightly as he reminisced. "Thirty years ago, I was in the first batch of people to become martial artists. I was considered lucky. I started martial arts at the age of forty-three. Many people didn't think highly of me, but I walked all the way to where I am now. Hehe, many old fellows are already buried …"
"They probably didn't expect me to be the one who walked the furthest. What old age? What talent determines one's achievements? Didn't I break all of them? My life was worth it!"
Master Han wasn't saying this to Wang Teng and Tantai Xuan. His gaze had already drifted to the depths of his memories. These words were more for himself to hear, for those of the same generation who had already passed away.
Wang Teng didn't expect this old man to have such a legendary life. The times created heroes. He was the hero of that era, the pioneer of the first generation.
With his strength, he should have enjoyed his later years as an ordinary guard in Huanghai Military Academy. He should have watched the students grow up and slowly finished his final journey.
He shouldn't have been lying in bed waiting for death like he was now, lamenting the past.
However, at the most critical moment in Donghai, he still stood up without hesitation. Even though he knew that he wouldn't be able to suppress his old injuries and would end up in his current situation, he didn't hesitate at all.
Wang Teng admired him.
However, he also heard the trace of regret in Elder Han's voice. Although he kept saying that his life was worth it, he had sacrificed too much to reach this point. If he were to fall here, no matter who it was, they would not be willing to accept it.
Wang Teng also didn't want this old man to die like this. He didn't say anything and sat down on the edge of the bed. He reached out and placed his hand on Master Han's wrist.
Tantai Xuan and Master Han were slightly stunned.
"Don't waste your energy. Many doctors and alchemists have already come to see me. I'm at the end of my lifespan. There's nothing they can do." Master Han shook his head and smiled faintly.
His tone was very calm, as if he wasn't talking about his own life and death.
"There's no harm in taking a look." Wang Teng didn't comment.
He probed Master Han's body with his spiritual power and slowly checked.
Master Han didn't stop him. At this moment, he was powerless to stop him. He was really an arrow at the end of its flight.
Wang Teng also noticed his situation and frowned deeply.
At this moment, Master Han was like a candle in the wind. The hidden injuries that had accumulated in his body all these years had all exploded. His body was like a sieve full of holes. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that it was full of holes.
Master Han looked at him and smiled again. "You don't have to be sad. Many alchemists have seen me and were helpless, let alone you. Cough cough …"
Before he finished speaking, he coughed violently again. Blood flowed out from the corner of his mouth.
"Don't talk. I haven't said anything yet. Why are you in such a hurry?" Wang Teng didn't hold back at all.
"Wang Teng!" Tantai Xuan saw him speak to Master Han in such a manner and couldn't help but call out.
"It's fine. I like this kid's character. A prodigy should have such a temperament." Master Han didn't care at all.
Wang Teng rolled his eyes. Who told you to like me? Why do you like me, you old man? It's so creepy.
He hesitated for a moment and finally said, "Actually, it's not that your body can't be cured."
"What!" Tantai Xuan was shocked and frowned. "Wang Teng, this isn't a joke. Don't talk nonsense."
"When have you ever seen me talk big?" Wang Teng looked at her and asked.
Tantai Xuan was stunned. She thought about it and realized that it was true. Although this guy was usually a little unreliable, he never disappointed her at critical moments.
Did that mean that he really had a way?
"You really have a way?" Master Han heard Wang Teng's confident tone and couldn't help but ask after a moment of shock, "You really have a way?"
"For now, I can only help you control your injuries. It'll take some time for you to be completely cured." Wang Teng nodded.
"You … have you studied medicine?" Master Han hesitated.
"No, I'm an alchemist master." Wang Teng looked at him and smiled.
"An alchemist master!!"
Not only Tantai Xuan, but even Master Han was stunned. Wang Teng was an alchemist, and a master at that!
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