I created an extraordinary era

Chapter 223 A Million Dollar Transaction

Chapter 223 A Billion Dollar Transaction
"Oh, what is it?"

"Well, we've discovered a mineral deposit and methane hydrate in the Snow Region, but mining it is extremely difficult with our current technology."

So, Xie Xuan told the reasons that the previous few people used to test Xia Yuan's strength.

However, now they are not just trying it out, but want to make use of these resources.

Once the cooperation is formally launched, the resources needed in the future will increase exponentially, and the resources discovered here will be particularly valuable.

"A thousand meters below the permafrost?"

Xia Yuan lowered his head in thought.

With his current strength.

If it was just pure physical strength, it would definitely take a very long time.

"Can you tell me more about it?"

He did not give an immediate answer, but planned to find out more details first.

"That's a permafrost layer in the western part of the Snowy Region. The ground has a high content of ice crystals, so it's relatively hard."

"But the main reason is that the snowy area is at a high altitude. Once we carry out large-scale excavation, there is a high possibility of collapse."

"Also, although the permafrost layer is less than a hundred meters, the combustible ice is located too deep. It is difficult for us to mine it in that environment, let alone at a depth of a thousand meters!"

Xia Yuan nodded.

It seems that the two factors that restrict them do not seem to be a big deal to them.

But this is not easy.

The bottom line is that there is too little source energy in the body!

Name: Xia Yuan

Status: Transcendent Stage 2
Body: 41
Soul: 39
Source energy: 6.80/41
Origin point: 6.20
After these few days of consumption, there was only less than 7 points of energy left in his body.

If you want to drill through a depth of one thousand meters underground in this state, it is not impossible, but it will still take a lot of time.

Xia Yuan could vaguely understand the other party's thoughts.

I guess exploiting resources is only one aspect, and the other is to test their own strength.

This is understandable, he had already thought about this moment!

Since it depends on your own strength, you obviously can't hesitate and you have to intimidate the other party at all costs.

Only in this way will the other party completely give up the idea of using world-destroying weapons.

However, given the current relationship between the two sides, the probability of using world-destroying weapons is actually very small.

But just in case, he still had to show his strength.

Who made him brag before?

"Okay, I can help you with that."

Xia Yuan raised the corner of his mouth and agreed happily.

But then the tone changed again.

"Could you please do me a small favor as well?"

Several ministers frowned, feeling that the small favor the other party mentioned would not be too small.

"You might as well talk about it first."

"Look, I'm planning to build a school for extraordinary people, right?"

"But, I have no money and no people right now, so I'd like to ask you to help me set up this academy. You should have more experience in this area."

"How is it? It's just one academy, so it shouldn't be too difficult, right?"

"???"

Not too difficult?
Several people's faces turned green!

You're telling me this is a small favor?

It would be fine if you built an academy somewhere else, but you are in the Snow Region!

Even with Jiuzhou's powerful infrastructure capabilities, building an academy in the Snow Region is by no means a simple task.

Not to mention other things, the funding alone may reach hundreds of billions.

This is not an exaggeration. It costs billions to build a university in a city, not to mention the extremely harsh environment in the snowy area!

"No, this is too difficult. Try another one."

"You should know that we need these resources to build a laboratory for you."

The minister refused outright, but they would agree if the academy was affiliated with Jiuzhou.

But this is obviously impossible and makes no sense.

Jiuzhou doesn’t even have any extraordinary people now, so it doesn’t need an academy for extraordinary people at all.

If you want to establish your own academy, you must at least wait until you have a truly extraordinary person on your side.

"Well, let's each take a step back."

Xia Yuan also knew that his request was a bit excessive, so he didn't mind.

He originally asked for a high price, leaving room for negotiation.

"I just need you to help me design a style and provide me with professionals and equipment. I will do the rest myself."

After hearing this, the ministers' expressions relaxed a lot.

This request is quite reasonable.

They only need to pay for labor and equipment costs, which, although not small, is completely within an acceptable range.

"Yes, that's no problem. We will invite the best designers and architects in Jiuzhou to help you."

Since the other party has taken a step back, they naturally have to show sincerity as well.

What's more, the other party has already agreed, which means that his strength has indeed reached an unimaginable level.

Without violating principles, try to give the other party some convenience.

"Then it's settled, I wish us a happy cooperation!"

"Happy cooperation!"

"By the way, do we need to draw up a contract?"

"..."

Minister Xie's mouth twitched.

Are you serious?

Is the contract useful to you?
"Haha, just a joke to liven up the atmosphere!"

"Don't worry, as long as you don't violate the contract, I will never take the initiative to break it."

"But if you take the initiative to destroy it, don't blame me!"

"You can rest assured about this. Our Jiuzhou Administration would never do such a thing."

Xie Xuan nodded seriously.

If they are not crazy, they will not break the contract on their own initiative.

"Speaking of which, there's no rush to help you with the mining. My cultivation has recently reached a critical juncture, so it will probably take about a month."

"It doesn't matter. It doesn't take that much time."

"That's good."

Xia Yuan secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

He just wanted to use this time to improve his strength and replenish his source energy.

One month is enough time for him to make adequate preparations!
"In that case, let's end this conversation here!"

The video hangs up.

Feng Yuanshan and Minister Xie both smiled.

This matter ended perfectly.

Both sides got the results they wanted.

"Mr. Xia, this is our specially made phone. We will use this phone for future communication."

Xie Xuan smiled and took out a mobile phone that he had prepared long ago and handed it to Xia Yuan.

"Well, if you can't contact me while I'm practicing, you can go to Qingcheng Mountain to find Taoist Li Qingxuan."

"it is good."

They also investigated Li Qingxuan, or rather, they investigated almost everyone related to Xia Yuan.

Judging from the information collected, the abbot of Qingcheng Mountain has obviously also embarked on the path of cultivation.

It’s no surprise that Xia Yuan said this at this time!

"Also, after you've selected the five people you want to train with, take them to Qingcheng Mountain as well!"

"Let them practice in Qingcheng Mountain for a while at the beginning. Taoist Li is more than capable of teaching them!"

"Minister Xie, I must remind you that the person you choose must be mentally strong."

Xia Yuan emphasized the last sentence again.

It’s not that he was reluctant to give up that little bit of source crystal, but he didn’t want to see the other party send some weak-willed relatives in to die in vain.

"Don't worry, we will make a careful selection."

Xie Xuan nodded. He would definitely not be careless in selecting people. But then he asked a question.

"But is it really that difficult to become a transcendent?"

Xia Yuan sighed, knowing that the other party might not believe it.

"No matter how much I say, you won't have an intuitive feeling before you experience it."

"Don't even mention you. I'm the same. I'm just making a rough guess based on my own practice."

"But believe me, the actual difficulty is much higher than what I said."

Hearing this, Xie Xuan frowned and his expression became a little serious.

"Do you have any suggestions regarding the selection of personnel?"

When you have no experience, trusting the other person is undoubtedly the best choice.

"Well, try to choose someone with better physical fitness and a more flexible mind. Such people can go further after awakening."

Before awakening, it almost all depends on willpower.

For people with strong bodies, the difficulty of practicing will be much lower.

For the same round of tempering, this type of person will consume less source energy and will endure less pressure.

Their energy and blood will also be more vigorous, and their success rate will increase accordingly when they awaken.

At this level of awakening, the main thing you need is willpower, followed by energy and blood.

Qi and blood are the basis for drawing energy into the body, while willpower is the decisive factor in whether you can survive the awakening.

It can be said that the practice before awakening does not require the brain.

But it’s different after entering the stage of transcendence. Willpower alone is not enough at that time.

If you want to go further, you need to understand the exercises.

In this era, even new skills must be created in order to move forward.

Otherwise, you will be trapped in the Transcendent Realm for your entire life.

"Okay, I'll take note. I'll definitely decide on the candidate as soon as possible."

After discussing this topic, the two discussed some specific issues regarding their previous cooperation.

These detailed issues do not require the presence of all ministers, and many matters can be decided by the three ministers themselves.

"By the way, please don't kill the tree I cultivated earlier."

"Once the laboratory is built, we'll see if we can find a way to cultivate more of these plants with strong vitality. This is also one of our research directions, and it's very important."

"Oh, does this tree help with cultivation?"

Xia Yuan shook his head.

"I don't know about this either, but this plant with extremely strong vitality can provide a source of energy for extraordinary people."

"Once awakened, even those who have just entered the Transcendent stage will need to consume at least five times more energy than an average adult."

"If you rely on regular food, the amount you consume would be very high."

"If the number of extraordinary people is small, it's not a problem. But if there are too many, food will become the biggest problem."

"It's no exaggeration to say that if this problem isn't resolved, it's impossible for transcendents to become widespread."

"However, this tree has given us a direction. As long as there are enough of these plants, we won't have to worry about this problem anymore."

Although Xie Xuan had only heard of it for the first time, he could understand that the stronger the power, the more energy needed to be replenished.

He had ignored this problem before!
It seems that they still have a long way to go!
"Wait, the reason why this plant mutated should also be due to source energy, right?"

"Ah."

"The source of energy is energy. The root of all problems is energy."

But it just so happens that what they lack most is source energy.

"So, Minister Xie, the most important thing for you right now is to build the laboratory as soon as possible."

"Don't worry, it will definitely be built within three months."

Xie Xuan nodded in agreement and then came up with an idea.

"But at the same time, we also hope to be able to purchase source crystals from you."

Just now they reached a consensus when talking about the laboratory research project.

Officials can also propose research projects as long as Xia Yuan agrees.

Although Xia Yuan will provide some source crystals for research, it is only for research.

Even if they have achieved results in their research, they still need source energy if they want to apply these experimental results in practice.

Without source energy, no matter how many research results you achieve, you can only watch.

Unless the artificial source energy project can be completed first.

Otherwise, results that cannot be applied in practice will be meaningless.

"Yes, but the quantity cannot be too large. I can only sell you 100 source crystals per year."

"Don't think it's too little. The energy contained in this source crystal is beyond your imagination. If you don't believe me, you can ask those professors. They will definitely know."

"Besides, if I give you too many, my cultivation will be affected. These one hundred are already the limit!"

Xia Yuan knew that since the two parties were cooperating, he had to provide source energy to each other, otherwise all the pies he had drawn before would be nothing but bubbles.

Although one hundred source crystals a year are not much for me, they are enough for the current officials!

Of course, the prerequisite is that the laboratory can analyze the source energy and apply it in practice.

Before they can produce any concrete results, they either keep them or train more extraordinary people.

He won't interfere no matter what the official choice is.

They definitely think more deeply about this kind of thing than I do.

"Okay, what's the price?"

"Ten million per piece, no bargaining!"

Xia Yuan stretched out a finger.

"This price is dirt cheap. If it weren't for your cooperation, I would at least add another zero."

In fact, the price is really cheap.

Compared to the value of the source crystal, this amount of money is nothing.

Ten billion yuan every year is not a big deal for the government.

These one hundred source crystals, if all goes well, are enough to cultivate an awakened transcendent!

One billion in exchange for a superhuman being, no matter how you look at it, the official won't lose money on this deal.

"make a deal."

Xie Xuan answered readily.

"But we agreed before that I hope you won't sell the source crystals to other countries."

"Don't worry, as long as we are still cooperating, I will only sell it to Jiuzhou."

"Besides, I don't even have enough to practice myself, so why would I sell it to others?"

I don’t know whether he believed this sentence or not, but Xie Xuan looked quite satisfied.

"So when can we start trading this year?"

"Yeah, it will be about a month later. I don't have that many source crystals right now."

"Okay, I'll transfer the 1 billion to you later."

Minister Xie was very straightforward and he was not afraid at all that Xia Yuan would default on his debt.

There's no need to default on a mere 1 billion yuan.

Doing so can also increase the other person's favorability.

It can only be said that it was a good decision to let Xie Xuan come this time. Xia Yuan had a very good impression of this minister. He did not have the airs of a big shot at all and spoke very straightforwardly.

The two exchanged a few brief words, and then Xia Yuan said goodbye and left!
Shortly after leaving the camp, he received a notification on his phone.

[The amount of 4396 was deposited into your account ending in 1000000000.00]

"Is it so efficient?"

Xia Yuan didn't expect to receive the money so quickly.

Reliable.

This amount of money was the most he had ever earned in his life.

In the past, I could never imagine that I would have so much money one day.

This is a number he never dared to imagine in his dreams!

Everything that I once longed for is now within my reach.

But he no longer had the excitement he once had.

At this moment, the images of his father and mother suddenly appeared in Xia Yuan's mind.

I recalled every detail of our childhood as a family of three.

"Ugh!"