"This is the privilege of the military."
Tang Wanjing adjusted his glasses again, picked up the teapot on the table, poured himself a cup of hot tea, and sorted out his thoughts.
"For someone like you who hasn't accepted any tasks before, hunting a single medium-sized god can only earn one or two thousand points through the Disc Armor."
"But the military and the Management Department can issue missions through special channels, granting everyone participating in a hunt tens of thousands of points."
"However, the way the military and the Management Department distribute points differs."
"The Management Department's mission points must be verified through the aura left on the Disc Armor. Only those who have left their skill aura on it are eligible to receive points."
"But the military doesn't have such restrictions. How many people share the mission points and how much each person gets is entirely up to the military."
"Although their points missions need to be reported to the United Government and approved by me, the head of the Management Department, before being implemented…"
"My department has never rejected any points mission proposal from the military."
"At most, when their requested mission points are too high, we ask them to lower the points appropriately before approving it."
"So, the military earns points much more easily than others."
"In fact, besides the military, major academies also have the right to apply for points missions. However, university missions have stricter conditions. And since universities fall under the jurisdiction of the United Government, as the head of the Management Department, I have the authority to justifiably reject them."
After listening, Qin Siyang asked, "Why does the military have such privileges?"
Tang Wanjing held his teacup, lowered his gaze, and remained silent for a moment.
Qin Siyang immediately realized that his question might have been inappropriate.
Perhaps he had touched on something that shouldn't be spoken of.
"Sorry, Minister Tang, that was a careless question…"
"Because this is the United Government's compromise."
Just as Qin Siyang was about to drop the subject, Tang Wanjing unexpectedly answered.
At the same time, his gaze toward Qin Siyang became calmer.
His mind worked rapidly.
Just now, Qin Siyang had offered him some Titan Foxtail Grass inner leaf fragments. This kind of rare material—anyone would want as much as possible.
Qin Siyang had given him an easy way out instead of hoarding everything or deliberately making things difficult, proving his outstanding character.
And since he was asking Tang Wanjing to issue a mission for hunting Corrosive Black Centipedes, he had likely already taken one down himself before making the request.
No one had successfully hunted a Corrosive Black Centipede in a long time, yet this kid, who hadn't even graduated high school, managed to do it. Coupled with the fact that he kept bringing rare materials from outside the safe zone, it demonstrated his remarkable abilities.
Talented, virtuous, with unlimited potential—someone worth betting on.
Tang Wanjing seemed to have made a decision.
Qin Siyang swallowed, sensing that Tang Wanjing was about to say something significant.
"The military has elites and combat power. Right now, the safe zone is stable, so we don't see much of a need for them. But if gods were to invade in large numbers, the military would be the backbone of the resistance."
"However, while the military is nominally under the United Government, in reality, it operates in a semi-autonomous state."
"To maintain the appearance of affiliation, naturally, they need some benefits and privileges."
"These points missions are one such privilege."
"But when the military applies for points missions, the United Government only provides Sequence Potions equivalent to one-thousandth of the mission's points and does not provide any money."
"In other words, a hunt worth 10,000 points only earns them ten bottles of Sequence Potions."
"The military personnel accumulate points, gain status in the safe zone, and have a say in matters. Meanwhile, the United Government grants them titles but limits their material benefits, ensuring the military doesn't cause trouble—this way, the losses are minimal."
"This creates a tacit compromise between the United Government and the military."
"This is also why the military has its own internal ranking system and doesn't place much value on the excessive points they accumulate."
"The military personnel rarely show up in the safe zone, and their children mostly attend universities within military institutions, so they don't disrupt order within the safe zone."
"Once they leave the military and enter a normal safe zone, their points revert to being a standard method for maintaining stability."
Tang Wanjing spoke at length, so much that Qin Siyang was astonished.
'Minister Tang is… opening up to me?'
After finishing, Tang Wanjing let out a long breath.
"Student Qin, do you have anything else you'd like to discuss?"
"N-no… You've answered all my questions."
"Alright, then I have a request."
"Please, Minister Tang, go ahead."
"The price you set for the Thunder Snow Wolf remains is too high. A carcass weighing 10,000 jin, without claws or fangs and with damaged fur, at 2 points per jin, factoring in the solo hunting multiplier, it comes to over 40,000, nearly 50,000 Hunting Points."
"That's about the same as what I estimated for the Titan Foxtail Grass inner leaf fragments."
"Although I'm the head of the Management Department, I still have to account for this to others."
"Do me a favor—reduce the points for this transaction by at least 20,000. I'll compensate you by doubling the points for hunting Corrosive Black Centipedes. How about that?"
"You don't need to worry about the points. Today, Chu Xiao'ang brought Chu Baxing here precisely to reassure you. He'll make sure you get first place in the South Glory Academy's points ranking."
"When it comes time to negotiate the price of the Titan Foxtail Grass inner leaf fragments, he'll definitely inflate your points. Before school starts, he won't let Chu Baxing surpass you."
Tang Wanjing had laid everything bare.
Qin Siyang had considered many possible trade outcomes.
But he hadn't expected Tang Wanjing to be this direct.
To strip away the surface and discuss the essence, without any pretense.
Now that things had been laid out so clearly, Qin Siyang had to show some goodwill in return.
"Alright."
Qin Siyang immediately took out the storage box containing the Thunder Snow Wolf remains, unlocked the specialized lock, and handed it over to Tang Wanjing.
"Minister Tang, take this material. You can decide how many points to give me later. How about that?"
Tang Wanjing didn't refuse and directly accepted the storage box.
"Alright, thank you, Student Qin. Meeting you today has been worthwhile."
As he spoke, Tang Wanjing extended his hand with a friendly smile.
Qin Siyang reached out and shook it.
"Likewise, Minister Tang. It's been a pleasure."
"Alright, Chu Xiao'ang must have waited long enough. Let's head back."
"Alright."
The two returned to the conference room and saw Chu Xiao'ang and Chu Baxing sitting on the sofa.
The father and son both looked displeased.
In contrast, Qin Siyang and Tang Wanjing were all smiles.
"Sorry for the wait."
Chu Xiao'ang said, "Student Qin, while you were discussing things, I also came up with an offer for the Titan Foxtail Grass."
"All the Titan Foxtail Grass inner leaf fragments combined, 50,000 points, 10,000 bottles of Sequence Potions, and ten gold coins."
What?
Qin Siyang almost stumbled. It was only thanks to Tang Wanjing, who grabbed him in time, that he didn't fall.
Forget negotiating, just agree on the spot.
But just as he was about to say yes, Tang Wanjing discreetly pinched his hand.
'Wait, even at this price, Tang Wanjing wants me to negotiate further?'
'Is he crazy?'
Qin Siyang glanced at Tang Wanjing and saw him subtly shaking his head.
'Huh?'
'Does that mean… he wants me to lower the price instead?'
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