Chapter 31 Bargaining

After resting for a night, the next day, Rocket came to his door with a metal case. He placed the case on the coffee table, gently patted it, and smiled, "The potion has been made."

Han Xiao opened the case. Inside, a hazy white chill emanated from a tube of thick, deep red potion. He reached out and touched it, and information appeared on the panel.

[Death Transformation Virus Enhancer (Low Concentration 3.5%): A potion cultivated from a certain gene mutation virus, extracting the essence, can be used by humans, high stability. Usage effect: Strength +1, Dexterity +1, certain chance to awaken [Extraordinary Physique]]

[Note: Don't be fooled by the color like Aunt Flo, the taste is also…]

"It's just low concentration, giving me the lowest quality defective product." A thought flashed through Han Xiao's mind. He closed the box and smiled, "I'm very satisfied."

Rocket politely said, "Looking forward to our second cooperation."

"No need to look forward to it. I want to buy more potions. Do you have any stock?"

"Louis only provides products to capable, large customers on a long-term, bulk basis. If it's an individual customer... especially an individual customer with unknown origins, we feel very embarrassed. We hope you can understand. If you can prove that you have the ability to pay for a long time, then we will sell you potions in bulk."

A perfectly timed look of embarrassment appeared on Rocket's face, as if he really wanted to agree, but was forced to refuse due to the rules and regulations. However, in the eyes of an old fox like Han Xiao, it felt very deliberate, probably an attempt to raise the price.

Han Xiao smiled mysteriously, straightened his collar, and said calmly, "Let me formally introduce myself. I am Heisenberg, an executive of the Germination Organization."

Rocket was greatly taken aback.

The Germination Organization? Didn't they withdraw from the West Continent? Could this Heisenberg be an executive secretly operating, or is he a swindler?

"Forgive me for being blunt, your identity is very suspicious." Rocket took two steps back, his right hand reached into his pocket to grab the alarm. As long as Han Xiao made any unusual movements, he would trigger the alarm.

"Don't be nervous, wait for me a moment." Han Xiao picked up his backpack and walked into the bathroom.

What's this guy doing in the bathroom? Rocket was at a loss. Just as he was wondering, Han Xiao walked out, wearing the Viper-modified. This suit of mecha with its bursting sense of technology immediately stunned Rocket.

"You, you are…"

Han Xiao shook his arm and used an electronically synthesized voice through his helmet, saying, "This is Germination's latest research and development of a single-soldier mecha. If your eyes are working well, you should be able to see that the technology contained within is very advanced. Even the official laboratories of the Six Nations do not have this kind of technology. A force that can possess this kind of technology, you don't need to worry that I'm a swindler. This was originally a secret project of the organization, which should be able to prove my identity."

Rocket opened his mouth, feeling that something was not right, "But…"

"I know what you're worried about. If you want to find Germination's emblem on the mecha, save your energy. The current situation is difficult, and being too high-profile is dangerous. I have been granted full authority to handle this matter. If you want to contact the higher-ups of the organization… forgive me for being blunt, you're not qualified yet." Han Xiao's tone was serious, and he was starting to believe himself.

Rocket hesitated, "I need to discuss it with the other higher-ups."

He walked to the side, opened his tablet, and contacted the other higher-ups, all of whom were laboratory directors, and they were all surprised by Han Xiao's origins.

"He can't prove his origins, he's not credible."

"Did you want him to shout 'I am Germination' everywhere? I don't think he needs to lie. When the transaction takes place, we'll know if he's real or fake."

"That makes sense."

"But cooperating with Germination seems a little dangerous…"

Han Xiao interjected, "All our transactions are confidential. You don't say, I don't say, no one knows. We can even fund you to establish a branch on the Andrea Continent."

The eyes of the research institute's higher-ups lit up. The Andrea Continent was full of radiation, with many genetically mutated plants and animals. Others avoided it like the plague, but for them, it was a treasure land they couldn't ask for. They had heard about Germination's generosity. The bureaucracy and corruption here in Red Maple had long made them unbearable. It seemed like a good idea to change the environment.

Even if they didn't relocate the headquarters, it would be good to open a research branch in Andrea.

"Then let's try the transaction?"

"Take him to the exhibition room."

Having reached a decision, Rocket hurriedly smiled and said, "We agree to the transaction. Heisenberg, please come with me. I'll show you our research results."

Han Xiao nodded and didn't take off the mecha. He followed Rocket into the elevator and went to the second basement level.

The exterior of the potion exhibition room looked like a cold storage door. After Rocket entered the password, the door automatically slid open. Inside was a dark composite room, divided into two floors, with metal stairs connecting the upper and lower floors. Along the walls were glass display cases, containing potions of different colors, with labels indicating their names and experimental effects. Several finished products of each potion were displayed here, labeled with different concentrations.

"These are the achievements of the research institute. Which potions does your organization need?" Rocket said with a fawning smile.

Han Xiao pretended to look around and said, "I want them all. Money is not a problem. It just depends on whether you have enough stock."

The higher-ups watching the situation through the camera were all overjoyed. This was a big order.

Han Xiao raised his eyebrows, "But I want to check the effects of the potions first."

Rocket opened the combination lock on a display case, took out a bottle of potion, and handed it to Han Xiao. Han Xiao looked at the panel information. It was a temporary augmentation potion. Drinking it would grant a buff of Endurance +3 for 3 minutes.

Confirming that the potions in the display case were genuine, Han Xiao said without showing any emotion, "I want a lot of goods."

Rocket received instructions in his earpiece, took out his computer, and opened the price list page, saying with a fawning smile, "We have enough stock. Once you pay, these lovely little things are all yours."

Han Xiao narrowed his eyes, "I'll only pay after I see the goods with my own eyes."

"You're too serious. We're just a private organization. We wouldn't dare to mess with a behemoth like you. We won't default on the payment. I hope you understand our concerns. Besides, your organization doesn't lack that little bit of money." Rocket's face was full of smiles, and his attitude was very firm.

'It seems I can only trick them to this point.' A glint flashed in Han Xiao's eyes. He didn't plan to pay at all. He drew his gun and pointed it at Rocket's forehead, coldly saying, "This is my payment."

*Pa!*

The tablet fell to the ground.

The threat of the gun made Rocket tremble all over. "You're a fake!"

Han Xiao didn't answer. He shot at the display case, but it was bulletproof glass, and only cracks appeared, without shattering.

The research institute's higher-ups in the monitoring room were shocked.

"He wants to steal our research results!"

"Luckily, we took him to the exhibition room, where there are safety measures!"

The metal door of the exhibition room suddenly closed, and the gears locked it. The display cases retracted into the wall, leaving no trace. The room became empty, and the ceiling moved away, revealing three rows of dark gun barrels, their firing range covering the room, with no blind spots. Han Xiao and Rocket were both under the gun sights.

The smug voice of the research institute's higher-ups sounded from the broadcast.

"Didn't expect this, did you? We've long suspected your origins. Now your little life is in our control. You have nowhere to escape. We just need to press a button, and you'll be dead. Drop the gun, take off the mecha, and kneel down on the spot, unless you want to see how quickly a metal storm can turn you into a sieve. If you want to live, honestly confess your identity, origins, and mastermind. We're only giving you one chance."