Resurrection Empire-Chapter 1023 - 393: The Arrogant and Pitiful Hugh Augustus

There was a time when Hugh Augustus was one of the most powerful men on this planet.

Ren Zhong also once thought that sooner or later there would be a fight between him and Augustus, with only one surviving.

But plans often can't keep up with changes. Nowadays, Hugh is still the man from the past, still sitting in this position. Perhaps he still thinks he is closer to the ultimate goal. But in Ren Zhong's eyes, this person has become a harmless beast.

People have inertia. Once brainwashed, they habitually believe everything they see and then constantly find reasons in their heart to prove those obviously wrong perceptions. Just like when people get older, they become more stubborn, easily fixated on trivial matters. It's not that their intelligence declines, but for ordinary people, at a certain stage, when their worldview is sufficiently complete, they start selectively filtering out information that contradicts their existing cognition and actively absorb what aligns with it, continuously reinforcing themselves until forming an impregnable logic wall of self-narcotization. Newton once single-handedly advanced Western civilization's physics and mathematics, but in his later years, he not only fell into the trap of religious theology but also became a stumbling block to technological progress. The reason lies here.

The terrifying aspect of Li Yang's spiritual mind control lies in its ability to seize the throat of Source Star humans' brain thought pattern shortcomings and form a whole set of sturdy cognitions in others' minds through information interference in a short time, equivalent to years of self-hypnosis and self-brainwashing construction.

The above concept was the conclusion Ren Zhong reached upon meeting Hugh Augustus, who looked like a golden lion with his blonde hair and blue eyes.

Li Yang's spiritual infiltration truly treats all equally, regardless of whether they are lowly wasteland dwellers or high-status inheritors and actual controllers of the nine major corporations. As long as they come into close contact with him, none can escape his grasp.

Ren Zhong had indirect contact with Hugh several times before, and he had also formed a character profile of him in his heart.

In Ren Zhong's view, Hugh Augustus was definitely a ruthless and ambitious person, cunningly plotted, possessing maturity unmatched by his age.

The two waited for only two or three minutes before Hugh showed up outside, jogging.

Upon seeing Li Yang, Hugh enthusiastically came forward and grabbed Li Yang's shoulders, "I heard you want to introduce a new friend, so I hurried over."

His behavior was quite miraculous.

Even though Ren Zhong was standing beside him, he showed no awareness, as if upon entering the room, Li Yang had occupied his entire world in his pupils and dulled his perception of other surroundings.

Li Yang waved his hand, breaking free from Hugh's grip, and pointed to Ren Zhong beside him, "This is him, Ren Zhong."

Upon hearing this, Hugh quickly turned his face and stared at Ren Zhong.

The two locked eyes.

Ren Zhong raised his guard internally. After all, he once had the chance to kill Hugh in the battle of Huaihai but sadly missed it.

Besides indirect conflicts, there was also unresolved mortal hatred between them.

Something miraculous happened. After a silent ten seconds, Hugh Augustus suddenly smiled and extended his hand to Ren Zhong, "Indeed, we had some conflicts before, but since Li Yang says you are a friend, then from now on, we are friends too. Ren Zhong, welcome to my endeavor."

Ren Zhong gently shook his hand, "Thank you for your welcome."

Without any extra conversation, just one word from Li Yang, "friend," Ren Zhong became one of Hugh's own.

Although the development of things was quite subtle, a smile meeting resolves enmity, generally true.

The three then made a brief discussion, Hugh had no objections to Li Yang's plan and quickly made arrangements for the outer families deeply linked with the Augustus family to pay the price.

As for the other sixteen people, Hugh suggested Ren Zhong utilize his influence to drag down several other companies among the nine major corporations.

Hugh generously said: "Ren Zhong, I am basically aware of what you've done. Among the nine corporations, you have not collaborated clearly just with me and the Alson Group, yet you have amicable relations with Rock Group, Tianlong High-tech, and Bas Group, even forming alliances with several others. I will personally step in to help you communicate with Alson Group, Rock Group, and others. You can rest assured to seek revenge and will surely be satisfied with the outcomes."