The Luckiest Dumb Doctor

Chapter 488: Chapter 488 The Fish is Dead and the Net is Broken_1

Greg Jensen disregarded the noisy chatter beside him and stared calmly at Julian Stuart, saying,

“Is this the Stuart Family’s condition? If so, there’s no need for cooperation.”

“How dare you!”

Stuart’s seventh master said with a deep voice, “Barry Wolfe, you’re sitting here because the Stuart Family respects you. Don’t disdain our wine only to be forced to drink a penalty one!”

Greg Jensen paid him no mind, not even glancing his way, but kept his gaze steadily on Julian Stuart.

The smile on Julian Stuart’s face faded as he said calmly, “Grandmaster Wolfe, that has always been the rule in Qin Province. I hope you can understand.

It’s not just you. Even when Grandmaster Nathan Green of the Green family was present, they too had to pay the commission.

I hope you can see things from the Stuart Family’s perspective. If we exempt you from this commission today, what would the other families think?”

Julian Stuart spoke reasonably and with a moderated tone, but the meaning behind his words carried no hint of concession.

If Greg Jensen wished only to advance in the Martial Way and then live as a carefree wealthy gentleman, he might have agreed indeed.

But his desire was not to indulge in food and wine nor in the intoxication of wealth, but to soar through the sky on a sword, truly free and unfettered.

Therefore, the wealth and resources he needed were beyond what a small place like Qin Province could provide.

And so…

“I’m sorry, I cannot accept this condition,” Greg Jensen said, shaking his head.

Julian Stuart, seemingly anticipating Greg Jensen’s response, was not surprised nor showed any anger; instead, he revealed a faint smile and said,

“If Grandmaster Wolfe is unwilling, then let us discuss another method.”

Greg Jensen asked, puzzled, “What method?”

“You join the Stuart Family as our patron, and I have the authority to demand only a symbolic five percent commission each year.”

“What would I need to do?”

Julian Stuart said with a smile, “As a patron, naturally, you would do what a patron should do.”

“For example?”

“For example, represent the Stuart Family in the martial competition of the Seven Provinces.”

Julian Stuart, fearing that Greg Jensen was unaware, explained, “The competition of the Seven Provinces is like the Martial Way conference of Qin Province. The strongest prevails, obtaining more resources.

If Grandmaster Wolfe performs well at the competition of the Seven Provinces, the Stuart Family is willing to allocate one-tenth of the resources obtained to Grandmaster Wolfe.”

Upon hearing this, Greg Jensen couldn’t help but laugh.

They simply couldn’t reach an agreement!

The Stuart Family was only willing to part with a small fraction, while Greg Jensen wanted much more, even all of it.

No way around it, cultivation was an expensive pursuit.

In just over a year, Greg Jensen had already spent close to a hundred million, and this did not include the medicinal materials he had obtained from various family treasuries.

And this was just for the Qi Refinement Realm; upon reaching the Foundation Establishment Stage and Golden Core Stage, the cost in money and resources would be a terrifylingly huge amount.

For this reason, Greg Jensen could not accept the conditions offered by the Stuart Family.

The current Stuart Family was like a towering mountain blocking Greg Jensen’s path.

Either the mountain had to lower itself to let Greg Jensen pass over, or it had to be moved or shattered.

Otherwise, Greg Jensen could only live as a wealthy gentleman.

Julian Stuart, watching Greg Jensen laughing continuously, couldn’t help frowning and said, “Grandmaster Wolfe, please share any thoughts you have. Everything can be discussed.”

Greg Jensen said with a laugh, “I do have a thought, but I’m not sure if it’s appropriate to share.”

“Please speak, Grandmaster Wolfe!” Julian Stuart said.

Greg Jensen said earnestly, “The Stuart Family cooperates with me. The resources I obtain will be managed by the Stuart Family, and I’m willing to concede thirty percent of the profits.”

Before the words fell, the meeting room immediately erupted into an uproar.

“Barry Wolfe, let me tell you, don’t even think about it.”

“You want the Stuart Family to work for you? Who do you think you are?”

“If you ask me, we should just kill him and be done with it, he’s so clueless!”

All the members of the Stuart Family present were furious.

The resources they had acquired, having the Stuart Family manage them but only getting thirty percent of the profits, wasn’t this just making the Stuart Family work for Barry Wolfe?

For the Stuart Family, one of the dominators of the Seven Provinces, this condition was simply a deliberate insult.

The people of the Stuart Family were filled with righteous indignation, wishing they could tear Greg Jensen to shreds then and there.

Julian Stuart sat at the end of the conference table, a cold smile on his lips. It was better if negotiations failed, as it would give them an excuse to kill Barry Wolfe and avenge Troy Milton.

Carmen Stuart, on the other hand, was shocked and internally troubled, as it seemed her task of recruiting Barry Wolfe was doomed to fail.

However, she couldn’t blame herself, as Barry Wolfe was the one who had the guts to propose such harsh terms.

It wasn’t just the profit share that the Stuart Family wouldn’t give up; it was also a matter of losing face.

Wasn’t he purposefully steering the negotiations towards a breakdown?

Carmen Stuart, annoyed, glanced at Greg Jensen and then turned her head to look at her father, hoping he could find a way to persuade Barry Wolfe.

Julian Stuart appeared somewhat stunned before saying, “Grandmaster Wolfe, you must be joking, right?”

Greg Jensen shook his head and said, “No, I’m serious.”

Upon hearing this, Julian Stuart’s expression turned stern, “I’m sorry, Mr. Wolfe, but my family cannot agree to these terms.”

Greg Jensen looked earnestly at Julian Stuart, saying, “Mr. Stuart, I appreciate your sincerity, but my goal is not just Qin Province, not even just the Seven Provinces of Northwest.

I hope the Stuart Family can look further ahead and not limit their vision to the Seven Provinces of Northwest.

This way, there might still be a chance for us to cooperate.”

“Hah? Did I hear that wrong? Is this guy saying he wants to take the Stuart Family and rule over the Seven Provinces?”

“Telling us to look beyond the Seven Provinces, isn’t that just aiming for domination?”

“Haha, that’s the funniest joke I’ve heard all day.”

The Stuart Family burst into laughter, thinking that Greg Jensen was daydreaming and boasting without any basis.

However, Julian Stuart felt that Greg Jensen said those words deliberately to humiliate the Stuart Family.

His face turned very grim, and he said softly, “Mr. Wolfe, that joke isn’t funny at all.”

“A joke? Do you think what I just said was a joke?”

Greg Jensen scoffed, stood up, “Since the Stuart Family thinks my words are a joke, then let’s just wait and see.”

He nodded to Carmen Stuart, glanced at Julian Stuart one more time, and said, “It seems we cannot cooperate after all. Thank you for the Stuart Family’s generous hospitality. I will take my leave.”

With that, Greg Jensen, along with Duncan Kong and Xavier Cooper, started walking towards the exit.

“Wait!”

Just then, the elderly Mr. Stuart, who had been resting with his eyes closed, suddenly opened his eyes. His deep gaze coldly fixed on Greg Jensen, he said in a deep voice:

“Are you just going to leave like that?”

Greg Jensen paused his step, turned his head to look at the elderly Mr. Stuart, and scoffed, “What? Are you planning to invite me for dinner?”

The elderly Mr. Stuart replied evenly, “We’ll talk about dinner later. Once we settle our business, you can have anything you want to eat.”

Greg Jensen shook his head and laughed, “The old master must have fallen asleep just now and didn’t hear what I said. I said… our cooperation won’t be possible.”

The elderly Mr. Stuart said calmly, “What if I insist on cooperating?”

Greg Jensen’s expression chilled, his narrow eyes emitting a cold light, his icy voice like a sword, piercing straight to the hearts of everyone present.

“Then it will be a fight to the bitter end!”