Hua Zhengguo said helplessly, "25 billion, that's more than the entire federal government is worth. You might as well kill me."
The young Daoist nodded and said, "Alright."
Then he raised his gun, ready to fire.
Seeing this, Hua Zhengguo quickly hid behind Zhao Long and said to the young Daoist, "Why are you being so stubborn, child? You can ask for the moon, but can't I negotiate? Our federal government owes China only 1.8 billion in military expenses. Asking for 25 billion is a bit much."
The young Daoist saw that the old man was reasonable and not rigid.
He quickly changed his expression, no longer playing dumb.
"Heh heh, you're alright, old man. If you had said this earlier, things wouldn't have gotten this far. Let's find a place to talk."
Hua Zhengguo looked at the chubby young man grinning like a fox and said with a helpless sigh, "Good heavens, you were faking it, weren't you? Then why did you shoot at Zhao Long? Let's go to the Prime Minister's mansion behind us and have a good chat."
As they walked, the young Daoist chuckled, "I've investigated both of you in your federal government thoroughly. I even know the color of the underwear your concubine is wearing today."
"Senior Zhao Long, peak Quasi-King level. He hasn't killed enough enemies on the battlefield, and his contribution to humanity is a bit small. That's why he's never been able to advance to a clan-protecting Quasi-King. He can only advance to a regular King at the peak of Quasi-King. He won't even be considered a Human King. Although he's a bit useless, he's not someone I can take down with this double-barreled shotgun.
Zhao Long, following behind, twitched his eye socket at the young Daoist's words.
"I say, you chubby kid from the Heavenly Master's Mansion, is it polite to talk like that? I'm still here."
The young Daoist didn't even look at Zhao Long. Instead, he directly shouted at a burly Daoist, over two meters tall, behind him, "Eighth Uncle, this brat is talking about me."
The young Daoist's Eighth Uncle, whose real name was Zhang Qinghan, unfortunately, his appearance didn't quite match his elegant name.
He was two meters three tall and carried a double-bladed battle axe on his back. The normally elegant Daoist robe looked like a fitness outfit on him.
While other Daoists wielded magic swords, he used the double-bladed battle axe on his back for both rituals and fights.
Hearing the young Daoist's words, Zhang Qinghan directly lifted Zhao Long with one hand.
"What is it, kid? You have a problem with my nephew calling you useless? Believe it or not, this Daoist will send you to Nirvana right now."
Zhao Long, who was one meter nine tall, was lifted like a little chick by Zhang Qinghan.
"Yes, yes, yes, senior, I submit. I am useless."
This brave man knows when to pick his battles.
Especially when facing a King-level expert who looked more like a bandit than a Daoist.
Upon arriving at the Prime Minister's mansion, Hua Zhengguo led them into a dedicated conference room.
He said to the young Daoist, "What are you up to, you brat? The older generations of the Lin family were straightforward, but how did you younger ones become so cunning and do nothing?"
The young Daoist was displeased upon hearing this.
"Old man, if you're going to talk like that, I'll just slaughter your entire federal government today. As for the lives of ordinary citizens, we have many wise Human Kings in China. Without your federal government, the people of China will only live better lives."
Hua Zhengguo said dismissively, "Then hurry up and do it. I'll give you a list later, and you can take care of everyone on it."
Young Daoist Zhang Haoming looked surprised and said, "Oh my, it seems I've created a sequel. Old man, if you want to use me to get rid of your rivals, then the price won't be the same."
Hua Zhengguo said with a wry smile, "I really don't have that intention. I'm just a puppet Prime Minister, getting no benefits and being the scapegoat. You, controlling the Lin family's spies, should know a lot of information even if I don't tell you."
"The entire federal government has been controlled by the four great families. Most of the funding for each special zone and military expenses are also embezzled by them every year. This is even after the Sun family was wiped out by your father-in-law, otherwise, the embezzlement would have been even worse."
The young Daoist pondered for a moment, then his eyes lit up and he said, "Come on, old man, tell me about this properly. If I were to get rid of the four... no, the remaining three great families, can you hold onto the current federal government?"
Hua Zhengguo shook his head and said helplessly, "It's unlikely. These four great families, including the Sun family that you wiped out, emerged during the Ten Thousand Races Invasion, contributing their assets to build the basic defenses for humanity. Over the years, they have infiltrated the entire federal government. If it weren't for Zhao Long protecting me, I would have already kicked the bucket."
Zhao Long, standing nearby, scoffed, "You really know how to flatter yourself. Falling into the hands of these vampires, you still think you'd kick the bucket? It would be considered their great mercy if they didn't chop you up and feed you to the dogs."
Then Zhao Long turned to the young Daoist and said, "Although this old fellow looks a bit disreputable, he's a good person. The four great families once proposed dividing citizens into several grades. Ordinary people who hadn't awakened their bloodlines would be relegated to the lowest class of citizens, essentially slaves."
"It was this old fellow who always stopped them, even using the veto power that each Federal Prime Minister could use only once, to prevent these sons of bitches from passing this proposal. It was from then on that I decided to protect this old man."
Seeing the young Daoist's suspicious gaze, Zhao Long continued, "When I was young, my parents were ordinary people. My father died during the Ten Thousand Races Invasion. My mother worked multiple low-level jobs to raise my brothers and me, and she eventually died from exhaustion. This is also the reality for many people at the lowest rung of society. Now that there's finally a Federal Prime Minister who cares about the common people, how can I stand by and watch him get killed?"
The young Daoist smacked his lips and said, "Heh heh, I didn't expect you, the head bodyguard, to be so sentimental."
Then he turned to Hua Zhengguo and said, "Old man, just for your concern for the people, I, on behalf of the Lin family, will take on the federal government matter. Later, one of the old ancestors from the ancestral court will manage the federal government. I'll help you get a backdoor and make you a deputy."
Hua Zhengguo nodded and said, "Whether it's a deputy or not doesn't matter. As long as the people have a chance to thrive, my wish will be fulfilled."
While Hua Zhengguo and Zhao Long were sighing, the young Daoist suddenly put on a stern face and said, "Alright, now it's time for the money. You can't have me come here for nothing, can you?"