---- Chapter 2681 Andrew said bluntly, "Corbin killed Mr. Av. Right now, Mr. Thorton and I can onlye to you, Koda. But if you don''t wee us, then we''ll just go to Corbin instead. Since we don''t have many options, we''ll go wherever that wees us." Koda froze in shock, but he quickly eximed excitedly, "Milo is dead? Gentlemen, wee! My strength may be limited, but if you help me secure the director''s seat, then the reward afterward will be yours for the choosing." Jerome chuckled. "There isn''t anything I want. I''ll follow Mr.
Lloyd''s lead." Koda instantly shifted his gaze to Andrew, feeling a chill run down his spine as he realized that even Jerome, the former leader of the Southern Martial Union, listened to this man. Moreover, with that Lloyd family''s mysterious martial emperor expert lurking somewhere, Andrew''s hidden power was truly formidable. Fortunately, he had not offended Andrew. Hence, he felt that currently, all the advantages were tilting in his favor. Andrew smiled. "Koda, since I''ve alreadye to your side, naturally, I''m going to help you secure the director''s position.
---- However, the reward I ask for afterward won''t be small, so you''d better be prepared." Koda waved his hand. "Just name it. Gold, rare resources, high- grade elixirs; the Advanced Medical Institute has everything. I can even offer cultivation partners or rare techniques." Andrew shook his head. "Those are nice, but they don''t interest me much. The Institute is famous for its alchemists, and I''m not asking for much. Just let me take 20 alchemists with me afterward." Koda''s expression changed, and he immediately refused. " Absolutely not!
The Institute had only a little over 100 alchemists, and the rest were apprentices. You know how difficult and expensive it is to train even one alchemist. You''re basically asking for our entire foundation!" Andrew gave him a faint, amused smile. "But you just said I could take whatever I wanted. Yet now you''re backing out. It seems your sincerity isn''t quite there." Koda stiffened, hearing the warning beneath Andrew''s tone. His face darkened as he replied, "It''s not that I''m unwilling, but 20 alchemists exceed anything I can bear.
You''re draining the Advanced Medical Institute of its essence." Andrew grinned. "What else did you expect? If I weren''t here for the good stuff, why do you think I''de help you? Besides, ---- with me on your side, you''re guaranteed to win. So, think it over. If not, I''ll immediately switch to Mr. Easton''s side." Koda sneered. "You''re both threatening and warning me... But you and the Owens family don''t get along, isn''t that right?" Andrew smiled. "That''s true. But what does it matter? Mr. Easton wouldn''t mind at all.
As long as he can take you down and unify the Advanced Medical Institute, he can very well give me what''s mine and give the Owens family what''s theirs; no interference on either side." Koda fell silent. He could not find anything to refute in Andrew''s words. Finally, gritting his teeth, he snorted coldly, "Fine, 20 alchemists it is. But Mr. Lloyd, I can only give you lower-tier alchemists. And you must guarantee that I''ll actually secure the director''s position. Otherwise, none of us will gain anything." Andrew snapped his fingers.
"Alright then, it''s a deal!" Just as Andrew was about to take a step forward, a heart- wrenching cry came from behind him. "Please avenge me and my father. As long as you help me this once, I will agree to anything." Everyone''s steps halted as they all turned to look back. Quinn was running toward Koda, crying desperately. Her pitiful appearance was beyond words. ---- Koda made a weing gesture. "Come on, you two. After tonight, we''ll each get what we need."<style>
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