#556 - Chapter 556: No Need to Be So Luxurious

With the direction set, a targeted plan can be made.

Now that the survival bases of both China and the Russos countries have been built, the next one is the United States.

Dongfang Chen's consistent principle is not to give things away for free, because giving things away for free cultivates lazy good-for-nothings.

If you want to unite them, they have to listen.

So, you can't give them candy, you have to give them the stick.

Once he understood this, it was easy to do.

He immediately dialed the phone of the High Priest of Maya.

"Hello, Mr. Dongfang."

"High Priest, I suddenly thought of something I wanted to ask you about," Dongfang Chen said straightforwardly.

"Please speak."

"Is the border of the United States blocked by you?"

"Yes."

"Is it convenient to tell me the specific reason?" Dongfang Chen asked.

This question was a bit out of line, after all, it had nothing to do with him.

"Mr. Dongfang, are you trying to intercede for them?" the High Priest asked.

One could hear a hint of dissatisfaction in his heart.

To put it bluntly, this is called interfering in the affairs of other countries.

"Not at all, just curious," Dongfang Chen explained.

"If that's the case, I don't mind telling you. You should be aware that our people were once massively slaughtered and our land was plundered. This outcome is their own fault."

This is a tragic history. During the Age of Exploration, Europeans came to the Americas and killed a large number of indigenous people.

"I understand," Dongfang Chen sighed.

He really didn't have the right to interfere in this matter.

"Thank you for your understanding," the High Priest said politely.

"I'm calling you today to discuss a business deal with you, I wonder if you are interested."

Since there's no need to win over the United States, he might as well go directly to the next step.

"Please speak."

"According to my analysis, Blue Star will be in an ice age for a long time to come. Widespread global cooling is inevitable, and the surface living environment will become increasingly harsh."

"That's right." Obviously, the High Priest also knew this.

"I have underground base construction technology here, I wonder if you are interested?"

"Your underground bases are very magnificent. In comparison, our environment is much simpler. However, I think it's enough as long as we can live there, there's no need to be so luxurious." The High Priest was obviously not very interested.

Dongfang Chen was definitely going to make this deal happen. On the one hand, the Maya people had a large amount of Zhen Crystal, and he definitely had to find a way to get it. On the other hand, the Maya people's ability to resist risks was still too low.

The United States could become a ticking time bomb at any time. Once controlled by the Moni people, the consequences would be unimaginable.

In addition, their weapons of mass destruction could also severely damage the Maya people.

Therefore, whether it was to earn Zhen Crystal for himself or to improve their survival ability, the Maya people had to agree to build a base.

"This is not for you to enjoy, but to increase the chances of defeating the Moni people," Dongfang Chen began to try to persuade him.

"What do you mean by that?"

"The United States has nuclear weapons, and your ability to resist risks is too poor. I think this is also the reason why you are besieging them without attacking?" Dongfang Chen asked.

"Yes," the High Priest replied.

"So, if you have an underground base, you don't have to worry about this."

He only stated a secondary reason and did not say that the people of the United States also had a chance of becoming Moni people. Otherwise, with their way of doing things, they might attack regardless of everything, eventually leading to a lose-lose situation.

"Can an underground base prevent this?" The High Priest did not know that the base had this function.

"You don't think that the protective shield can only be installed on a spaceship, do you?" Dongfang Chen asked with a smile.

"I understand. I will report this matter to the High Priest and reply to you later," the High Priest had been persuaded.

"Okay, I'll wait for your news."

… …

"You did a great job!" Mengka praised.

"Don't get me wrong, I'm just trying to earn Zhen Crystal," Dongfang Chen quickly stopped him.

"What did you say? Zhen Crystal?" Mengka asked.

"Yes, what's wrong?" Dongfang Chen asked.

"They have Zhen Crystal?" Mengka couldn't believe it.

"Yes. Why are you making such a fuss?" Dongfang Chen was confused.

"Do you have a sample? Let me see!" Mengka said.

"It's at the base, I'll bring it to you next time when I send supplies," Dongfang Chen said.

"Okay!"

"Do you know how to use Zhen Crystal?" Dongfang Chen's eyes lit up.

"Of course!"

"Tell me quickly!" Dongfang Chen urged.

This is related to his next generation of weapons.

If Zhen Crystal can be used as an energy core, it may be possible to create a real combat robot.

"The energy core of this spaceship is Zhen Crystal. The massive amount of energy it stores can help the spaceship achieve interstellar travel."

Dongfang Chen also knew this.

"How is Zhen Crystal charged?" This was his biggest concern.

"Not here, only in a location very close to a star," Mengka replied.