Some people were suitable to command thousands of troops, while others were suitable for diplomacy. This was a matter of talent, and it was also called specialization.
In diplomacy, one could not blindly be weak, nor could one be too tough. One had to use flexible means on the basis of strength to achieve one's goal.
Gao Qi wanted to become the Child of the Dimension, and to become the Child of the Dimension, he had to have the strongest individual strength. In this way, Gao Qi's goal was very clear.
Nothing else mattered if he went straight to his goal. In order to achieve his goal, he had to reduce all the disadvantages to the minimum. Therefore, the first thing Gao Qi had to do was to reduce his enemies as much as possible.
Gao Qi needed eight artifacts. As far as he knew, the Hao Tian Mirror and the Spear of Longinus had fallen into the hands of City One. Perhaps there was also the Imperial Jade Seal, because Gao Qi first heard of the Imperial Jade Seal from Yang Xu.
He was sure that City One had two artifacts, and there was a high chance that they knew the whereabouts of the Imperial Jade Seal. With this premise, who else could Gao Qi work with other than City One?
Since the relationship with City One was strained, he had to find a way to make it closer. Then, what could be stronger than the binding of benefits?
"Section Chief Yang, do you know that I've developed a psychic detector? It can detect a person's psychic power and determine how likely it is for a person to awaken. It can prevent the appearance of mutants in advance, and even cultivate superpowered people. "
Gao Qi said very confidently. Yang Xu frowned and said, "Well, I know about it, but I'm not very clear."
"I originally planned to work with Apple City, but the cooperation was interrupted by Bernhard. Let me tell you this, I've now completed all the research on the superpower system. Basically, I've explored the path from awakening to becoming a Class A superpowered person."
Yang Xu said in surprise, "Really?"
"It's true. It can't be any more true. Otherwise, why do you think Bernhard went against me? Why did he want to kill me? I can say this responsibly. It was my research that helped Bernhard achieve a breakthrough."
"You?"
"I don't know how Anna became Andolf, and I don't know why Andolf became a Class S superpowered person. This involves another kind of power. Obviously, Bernhard has mastered this power. Section Chief Yang, in this case, I can't let Bernhard monopolize everything, so I'm willing to share everything I know with City One."
Yang Xu looked at Gao Qi in a daze. Then he suddenly said, "You … have changed."
Gao Qi smiled and said, "I don't think so. I'm still the same person as before.
"You've become realistic and unscrupulous. To put it simply, you've become … mature."
Gao Qi felt that Yang Xu's words did not sound like he was mocking or humiliating him. Instead, it sounded like he was truly lamenting. Therefore, Gao Qi also said seriously, "The woman I love the most is gone. Two worlds, two times. Everything I've worked hard for has been destroyed. Two times. If you don't experience it yourself, you won't know how painful it is. But now, in this world, I haven't lost yet. I still have a chance to turn the tables. Do you think I deserve to die if I can't be more mature?"
Yang Xu nodded. Then he said seriously, "Yes, he deserved to die."
Gao Qi exhaled and said, "My target is only Bernhard. I have no intention of becoming an enemy of City One, so we have a basis for cooperation. Now, I'll give City One the control rights to make the spirit detector and all the information on training superpowered people. How about it?"
Yang Xu thought for a moment and said, "Why don't you say this to our mayor? Why do you want to talk to me?"
"Because there's still room for negotiation. Besides, I think you're willing to cooperate with me. I hope you can put in a few good words for me."
"What are your conditions?"
Gao Qi said without hesitation, "Give me Yata no Kagami and the Spear of Longinus. Also … do you know the whereabouts of the Imperial Seal?"
Yang Xu laughed and said, "Impossible. To tell you the truth, we're not very interested in superpowers and superpowered people. We've long believed that superpowers are ultimately obsolete, so our direction is science and technology. The technology contained in Yata no Kagami and the Spear of Longinus is an important topic for our research."
"You're going in the wrong direction. It's not that the technology is wrong, but you're treating Yata no Kagami as a technological product. To tell you the truth, you're going in the wrong direction."
"It's not up to you to decide whether it's right or not. It's up to the scientists to decide."
Gao Qi raised his hand and said, "Okay, let's not talk about these two things first. I'll talk about how to cooperate. I'll give you the method to make the psychic detector and the method to mass produce superpowered people. However, some of the core components can only be done by me, and I plan to leave this part of the work to Zhaoxi City."
Yang Xu laughed and said, "You were threatening City One just now, but now you're lowering your stance. I find it hard to believe your words."
"I have to let you know my strength. A threat without strength is a joke, but a cooperation without strength is also a joke. Section Chief Yang, I've shown enough sincerity now. Can you give me a definite answer?"
Yang Xu thought for a moment and said, "I'll pass on your message, but I can't guarantee that we'll cooperate."
"It's okay, but I must go back to Zhaoxi City. That shouldn't be a problem, right? Just now, City Lord Xiao said that I can't enter within a thousand kilometers of City One. This condition is too much, but I won't dwell on this topic, so as not to embarrass City Lord Xiao. However, in private, I want to go back to Zhaoxi City, so don't stop me. This is my only condition now."
Yang Xu frowned and said, "Why are you so insistent on going back to Zhaoxi City?"
"That's my hometown."
"Well, okay, I'll pass on this to the City Lord, but now, just now, you absolutely can't go. Some things can be done in private, but definitely can't be done in public, especially now."
"I know, it's a matter of face. Don't worry, I'll give City One enough face and benefits."
Yang Xu nodded. He looked at Rosario and whispered, "The Tsar invited you to the Red Square. Aren't you going?"
"Hehe, it's only been a few days since they used the Spear of Longinus to harm me. Do you think I can trust him?"
Yang Xu whispered, "Rosario definitely wants to get Nadak to the Red Square. You've ruined his plan. Nadak can go anywhere, but not the Red Square."
Gao Qi understood and said, "That's easy. Leave it to me."
Nadak was an A-rank ability user and had always been the symbol of power in Iron Tower City. If she went to the Red Square, it would greatly increase the Red Square's power. City One was not happy to see that.
That was about it. Both parties had clearly expressed their intentions, but whether or not they could cooperate was definitely not something that could be decided with just a few words.
Yang Xu walked toward Xiao Lin and began to whisper in Xiao Lin's ear. Rosario's expression was very ugly, but he still forced a smile at Nadak and whispered something.
Gao Qi returned to Huang Fei's side, and Huang Fei whispered, "How did it go? What did you say?"
"I have to go back to Morning Dawn City. I'll tell you the details on the way."
Gao Qi waved at Nadak, then said politely, "Hello, thank you very much for your help today. You've saved me twice, and now we have a common enemy. I really want to help you become an S-rank ability user, so can you come with me?"
Nadak did not hesitate and immediately said, "Okay!"
Rosario wanted to say something, but stopped. He then looked at Gao Qi with a very complicated expression.
Gao Qi would definitely help Dongfang Shu and take the initiative to rope in Nadak. However, as an A-rank ability user, Rosario could only watch.
Rosario's everything was based on strength, but it was obvious that he had been excluded from Gao Qi's circle of friends. Gao Qi's circle of friends was different from Rosario's and Rosario's, but obviously, he was excluded from the circle of friends.
Just as Rosario was about to say something, Gao Qi bowed slightly to Xiao Lin and said, "Lord Xiao, I'm really sorry about what happened today. Section Chief Yang, we'll be leaving now. Please send someone to send Wang Mingyuan to the spaceship to Morning Dawn City. Sorry for the trouble."
Yang Xu did not answer. He only looked at Xiao Lin, who nodded after some thought.
At that moment, Rosario's expression became even worse. He was injured, and Nadak could heal him, but Nadak did not do anything. He and Gao Qi used to be enemies, and even if they had reconciled, they were definitely not friends.
The Red Square was obviously being left behind by the times, and Rosario's personal strength was also being pulled apart. However, at that moment, Rosario could not even threaten Gao Qi. He could not even offer any conditions for cooperation. As for a verbal invitation, it would be strange if Gao Qi agreed.
However, to Rosario's surprise, Gao Qi looked at him and said sincerely, "Thank you for lending me a helping hand today. I can't thank you enough. I have some things to take care of now. Once I'm done, I'll pay a visit to the Red Square."
Gao Qi did not trust Rosario, but that did not stop him from being kind to him. Their relationship had to be eased bit by bit, and there was no need for him to reject Rosario's olive branch. In short, it was best to maintain a good relationship on the surface first.
As expected, Rosario immediately put on a smile and said sincerely, "I'll always welcome your visit."
At that moment, Yang Xu said to Gao Qi, "I've already informed the helipad. The three spaceships from Morning Dawn City will come here to pick you up. Please come with me, I'll send you off."
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