Suddenly, General Li put on a stern face and solemnly said to Rulu: "Well, we've talked for so long, it's time to get to the main point. The reason I invited you here, Rulu, is to ask you to join our Dragon Group and fight against the Sanctuary with us."

  Without a moment's hesitation, Rulu said: "I'm sorry, but I cannot accept your proposal, General Li, because I'm not particularly interested in the war between your Dragon Group and the Sanctuary."

  General Li was very surprised: "Why? If you're not interested in this matter, why did you help us in Blue Sea City?"

  Rulu said: "That incident was because I had some personal grudges to settle with Su Wen, and also because the incident was caused by me. I couldn't just stand by and do nothing."

  General Li said: "Young Rulu, are you really not interested at all in my proposal? I'm inviting you to join us very sincerely. If you have any special requests or conditions, I will try my best to meet them."

  After a brief silence, Rulu said: "Let me be frank with you, General Li. Currently, I have a very important matter to attend to. Before completing this matter, I won't consider anything else, including the proposal you just made."

  "What's this important matter? Can you tell us about it?"

  "It's related to the Sanctuary. If successfully accomplished, it would greatly help in opposing the Sanctuary. As for the specific details, I'd prefer not to disclose them."

  "Hmm... alright then. Since you have other important matters to attend to, I won't press you further," General Li said, his face showing great disappointment.

  "Wait a minute," Captain Guan spoke up. "Since the matter Rulu mentioned is so important, why don't we wait until after he completes it, and then consider General Li's proposal? What do you think, General Li?"

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  General Li said: "That's not a bad idea. I welcome Rulu to join us at any time, and since that matter is helpful in opposing the Sanctuary, I also hope he can successfully complete it."

  Captain Guan then looked at Rulu: "What about you, Rulu?"

  After thinking for a moment, Rulu said: "I don't have any issues with that, but I have some conditions."

  General Li said: "What conditions?"

  Rulu said: "I can cooperate with your Dragon Group, but I don't like being ordered around. I will not accept any orders or deployments from your Dragon Group. If you can't meet this condition, I won't agree to your request, General Li."

  Hearing this, General Li was first taken aback, then chuckled. Rulu looked puzzled and said: "What are you laughing at, General Li? Is there something wrong with what I just said?"

  "I apologize," General Li coughed, stopping his laughter, and said: "Actually, I had anticipated that you would set such a condition, so I prepared an alternative plan that should meet your requirements."

  "Please continue."

  General Li nodded and said slowly: "My plan is as follows: I intend to establish another armed force around Blue Sea City, specifically to deal with the Sanctuary's army in Blue Sea City. This armed force will be quite large, probably numbering tens of thousands of people, with at least a hundred armored troops. This armed force will be composed of members from the organizations of those present here and will not belong to our Dragon Group. Therefore, it won't be subject to our Dragon Group's orders."

  Hearing this, the bald, scarred man's eyes lit up. He said: "General Li, are you serious? Establishing such a large-scale army is not an easy task. It requires enormous financial and material resources. Moreover, humanoid armored troops can only be operated by Ultra-capable individuals, and we don't have that many Ultra-capable to pilot them. How will these problems be solved?"

  General Li said: "As far as financial and material resources are concerned, our Dragon Group will provide support, which won't be a problem at all. As for the pilots for the armored troops, we can biologically modify your organization's personnel to turn them into Ultra-capable. Although the Psionic power levels of those modified through biological means are quite low, they should be sufficient for piloting armored troops."

  The bald, scarred man's face immediately lit up with joy: "That's wonderful! General Li, you're willing to support us so generously. Thank you very much. On behalf of everyone here, I thank you for your support and assistance."