I created the Bureau of Anomaly Control

The Shadow revealed a curious expression:

"Then why did you just mention Shenxiao..."

Ma En didn't think there was anything wrong with what he said:

"The best case scenario is naturally to have Shenxiao take action herself, but if Shenxiao has to take action to solve these gods, I wouldn't have come here to find you. It's not like I don't know how sensitive you are to this matter.

"Not to mention that even if you were really willing to let Shenxiao help me, she might not be free. Now there are ancient creatures under Atlantis threatening this planet, and other forces might take the opportunity to plot something. I think for you, even getting Shenxiao back to prison 'safely' wouldn't be that simple."

The Shadow nodded:

"You're not wrong about that. There are many forces watching us closely. Both the Federation and Shenxiao are not safe, which is why I said it wouldn't be easy to let Shenxiao take action. If you absolutely need her, we won't be able to agree so easily.

"It's not that we're worried about what you'll do, but that we're afraid other forces who fear the union of us and Shenxiao will take the opportunity to play dirty tricks on us. Sending her to suppress Atlantis was also a last resort. Don't think we're getting some benefits from this. Actually, we're just trying to make up for the worst-case scenario.

"Unless there's a similar situation, I don't think the Federation will send Shenxiao out again. And if those foreign forces really do something to Shenxiao, I guarantee it won't push reality even half a centimeter in the direction you hope for. They will never let Shenxiao regain her freedom."

The purpose of his words was to remind Ma En not to think about using other forces to help Shenxiao. Even if those forces really intervened, the situation would definitely not develop in the way Ma En expected.

They were Shenxiao's and the Federation's common enemies.

Ma En nodded and said:

"Of course, I understand this. I already said I've signed a contract. You really don't need to worry about me wanting to help Shenxiao escape. That's why I specifically mentioned that it's okay if Shenxiao doesn't take action herself.

"To be honest, for Shenxiao, these gods are also enemies, right? If I really wanted to help her, wouldn't solving these gods be the best way? And it wouldn't be bad for you either.

"You can even think that my previous statement was just an excuse, and this is the real reason why I want to deal with the gods. Maybe I'm retaliating against them on behalf of Shenxiao for plotting against you."

The last sentence was said in a joking tone, but after he said it, neither the Shadow nor the Federation members who were listening to the entire conversation could easily ignore it.

Even the Shadow was a little concerned about Ma En's statement, but he immediately passed the question to his "clone" to think about, and this body directly regarded it as Ma En's smokescreen.

A smokescreen to cover up his real purpose.

"Okay." The Shadow, having received the politicians' agreement, didn't continue to pursue the matter. "As long as you're confident in providing enough weapons for us to deal with the gods, then the last question...

"Why should we help you?"

Although Ma En had just said that the gods were their common problem, the Federation and the Shadow also agreed with this view, but without a doubt, Ma En was the one who was truly eager to deal with the gods at the moment, while the Federation itself was relatively indifferent to whether or not to do this.

Otherwise, Ma En wouldn't have come to their door.

Ma En repeated:

"This is a win-win situation."

He was stating a fact.

And the Shadow also admitted what he said:

"You're right, but obviously you're getting more benefits, and you're also more anxious than us. It's not like we have to agree to a deal just because it's beneficial to us. I think you understand this, right?"

Ma En smiled:

"Of course, I understand. A cup of water is priceless to someone who is about to die of thirst. You will definitely want to sell things at the highest price you can get, but unfortunately, I'm not someone who is about to die of thirst.

"I've brought three different life-extending drugs, and they all come from the ancient Titan civilization, and each one has multiple copies, enough for you to study slowly. I know how much you like these things.

"This is my price, not a penny more. You can refuse, but you only have one chance. If you don't agree, I'll leave here and find other partners. If I really have to, I can also find other members of the Secret Alliance to lend a hand. I suggest you better not think about taking advantage of me while I'm down.

"I guarantee that you will only regret it if you do that."

If this sentence had been said by someone else, the Shadow would have thought he was too arrogant and conceited, but when Ma En said it, he really felt that it was the truth.

And the Shadow didn't think so because of Ma En's deeds, but because of his most basic understanding of him. Based on his past contact with Ma En, Ma En was definitely capable of doing what he said.

He's a smart man.

But the other politicians didn't think so. At this moment, they were already demanding that he put pressure on Ma En. They wanted to use Ma En's "need" for the Federation to squeeze every drop of oil out of him. And this was actually related to the fact that Ma En had brought out life-extending items. They felt that the Secret Alliance must have mastered some other life-extending technologies, and handing over these wouldn't be a serious requirement for the Secret Alliance.

They just wanted a little bit more.

Never-ending greed.

The Shadow sighed in his heart, then used his clone to explain the current situation to the politicians, while turning to look at Ma En and saying:

"I believe what you said, so I won't refuse you immediately, but I think you should also know that this is not something I can give you an answer to right now. The Federation is a very large organization, and we need enough time to carefully discuss how to deal with it. How about this...

"Give us some time first, and let us carefully consider and discuss how to answer you. We'll contact you when we have a conclusion. Anyway, you've already signed a contract with us, so you don't have to worry about us betraying you and leaking this conversation.

"You have time, right?"

Ma En nodded slightly:

"Of course, you can notify me whenever you have a decision. As long as it's not a particularly long delay, we'll still wait for you a little bit, unless you really waste too much time...

"Then we might choose other partners."

After saying these words, Ma En casually left a contact method, and then took a few steps backward in front of him and遁入了阴影维度, and the Shadow also watched Ma En leave this place.

Then the Shadow closed his eyes.