Several people's hearts pounded, watching Zhang Wei with nervous anticipation. After all, with Zhang Wei's influence, it would be effortless to seize the Great Glacier.
Zhang Wei gazed at them and said, "I can tell you with absolute seriousness."
"Yes!"
*Hum~*
Xifeng felt his vision darken, almost fainting on the spot. After all, the Culinary Display Case was the soul and heart of the Century Collection Association, guarded by generations.
According to everyone's vision, they would make this epic, dreamlike ice pillar infinitely large, lasting forever.
Seeing everyone's expressions, Zhang Wei said, "The Culinary Display Case is truly a perfect idea."
"But... with your strength, you cannot achieve it!"
"According to my vision, I will rebuild a brand new, super massive Culinary Display Case on the Ice Hell Plains! An undertaking so grand it will shock the mortal realm!"
With their current capabilities, even if they truly brewed the Soup of the Century, the quality would not be very high.
Zhang Wei decided to contribute to the Soup of the Century in his own way.
Let's not talk about disrupting the plot. Ever since Zhang Wei transmigrated, destiny had already changed!
Zhang Wei looked at the silent crowd and said, "However, you can rest assured. I am not forcing the Great Glacier. You have two options before you."
"First, we coexist peacefully. I will carve out another glacier on the Ice Hell Plains and establish a new Culinary Display Case using my resources and connections."
"Although I am a newcomer, it is foreseeable that compared to my new Culinary Display Case, yours will be as laughably insignificant as floating grass. Your existence will then lose its meaning."
Xifeng and the others exchanged glances.
With Zhang Wei's social standing, achieving this would be incredibly easy.
"Then what is the second option?"
"Sell the Great Glacier to me. In my hands, the Culinary Display Case will become even better."
"Think about it. If the Culinary Display Case is truly your faith, you should not refuse."
Zhang Wei paused and said with great sincerity, "On a personal level, I strongly favor the second option. If possible, I am even willing to continue using the original team to maintain the Great Glacier."
If that was the case...
It was simply changing owners!
It had little impact on ordinary employees, and apart from Xifeng, the others had no say in the matter itself.
Everyone's gaze shifted uniformly towards Xifeng, who lowered his head and fell silent.
Xifeng looked around and asked, "What are your thoughts?"
"We will abide by the President's decision!"
Following that, a deathly silence descended.
Zhang Wei waited patiently, while the others remained silent.
"Mr. Zhang Wei, I would like to know what you are offering in exchange."
"You must understand, the Culinary Display Case contains ingredients we have collected for fifty years, including many rare, extinct specimens. Both in quality and quantity, they are unparalleled!"
The Culinary Display Case.
The ingredients inside were mostly between levels 3-25. The annual new capacity was about 5,000 tons, after deducting a portion sold.
Accumulated over the years, it amounted to approximately 150,000 tons of ingredients.
The estimated value was over 4.5 billion Berries!
This was the terrifying power of accumulation over time!
Xifeng said, "Mr. Zhang Wei, you might be mistaken. The World Collection Association is not my private property. I inherited it from my predecessors."
"If you truly wish to acquire the Great Glacier, you will need the support of two-thirds of the association members."
Of course, these "members" were weighted by their official positions, not by headcount.
It was somewhat akin to a stockholding system.
But everyone understood that President Xifeng was trying to secure better terms for them.
The King of Northern Chefs, if he wanted to take over this small organization, it would be too easy. What Xifeng could do now was to maximize the benefits.
Facing Zhang Wei.
This was all Xifeng could do.
Zhang Wei looked at Xifeng and said, "President, I will pay you 500 million Berries in cash and also secure a position for you in the Northern United Government, with even greater authority than you had at the Great Glacier!"
Since there was a change of ownership, the former leader could not remain.
"Really?"
Unexpectedly, Zhang Wei would propose such enticing terms.
Xifeng's heart ached a little less at the thought of joining the United Government.
He was seen through too clearly by Zhang Wei!
As soon as he spoke, he offered irresistible terms. Compared to the idyllic Great Glacier, the Northern United Government was the true stage.
Zhang Wei looked at Wuyong and said, "I understand your pursuit of power, but your current strength can only be described as average. Your comprehensive combat power is approximately at the average level of 28. I can help you, allowing your combat power to soar."
"I believe you will quickly reach the level of 38-40."
Compared to 28, 38 was a world of difference in power!
There were two and a half levels between them, and these two and a half levels might be an insurmountable gap for some people their entire lives.
Xifeng's talent was similar to Wuyong's. His current comprehensive level was 35, and it had taken Xifeng sixty years to reach this level!
Wuyong estimated that it would take him at least 30 years to reach this level, but how many 30-year periods were there in a lifetime!
Wuyong panted, nodding frantically, "I, I, I..."
But when he looked back and saw Xifeng had not yet spoken, he forced himself to hold back.
However, it was clear that Wuyong was genuinely tempted.
Next was Tang Zhihun.
"Master Tang, I have spent the longest time with you..."
Tang Zhihun quickly waved his hand and said with a wry smile, "I can no longer bear the honorific 'you'!"
"Master Tang, I know your passion for cooking. Coincidentally, I now have a group of followers, but I don't have the time to teach so many people. If it's possible..."
"I hope you can manage them on my behalf."
"And I will impart some key culinary techniques to you alone!"
To you alone...
To you alone...
This sentence echoed repeatedly in Tang Zhihun's mind!
Recalling the beast-skin scroll on the table, how he had been engrossed in reading it! Now, the opportunity to learn Zhang Wei's culinary skills was right before him!
If this were true, Tang Zhihun would be a direct disciple, and also the eldest disciple.
Looking at the delicious dishes on the table, Tang Zhihun yearned to learn them!
This kind of skill... this kind of ability...
"I agree!"
Tang Zhihun gritted his teeth and said, "President Xifeng, I agree to sell the Great Glacier to Zhang Wei!"
Tang Zhihun was the first to speak.
The others were also easily bought off by Zhang Wei, and more and more people agreed!
The number had long exceeded half...
Xifeng understood perfectly that the tide had turned!
Standing up, Xifeng asked, "It seems you have been contemplating the Great Glacier for more than a day or two. You are excellent at both strategy and understanding people's hearts."
"However, before that, I still hope to know: How do you plan to transform the Great Glacier and the Culinary Display Case into the 'Wonder of the Century' you mentioned?"
Zhang Wei smiled and said, "After spending so long at the Great Glacier, haven't you discovered its truly unparalleled advantage?"
"The Great Glacier has such a thing?"