Beast Taming: I can evolve indefinitely

Chapter 494 Snow Doll's New Food

Upon hearing Zhuge Xu's words, Xia Ya immediately fell silent.

This is indeed a solution, but compared to a deal with the military, Zhuge Xu's plan would definitely reduce the transaction volume significantly.

Most importantly, if they cooperate with the association, the main players in this deal will change from their Xia Group to the Super God Evolution Research Institute.

However, if he refuses, given the current progress of the Xia Group's research team, even if they succeed in their research, it will probably take a very long time to reach the level of Emerald Dream.

On the other hand, Zhuge Xu, the one who proposed the plan, remained very calm.

He had actually considered this idea of ​​the Xia Group, but he didn't bring it up because he thought players might confuse reality with the game.

However, if it is used as an assessment device instead of a regular training device, then the problem is easily solved.

Moreover, this way, they completely control the project.

Everyone knows that the Super God Evolution Research Institute and the Association are basically in cahoots.

Bai Qi also figured out the key to it, but his brows furrowed even more.

To achieve this, he would need to develop a separate device outside of the Emerald Dream that would allow people to interact with dreams.

The prerequisite for this technology is that he must first create a server capable of handling the demand—a dream world no less impressive than the Emerald Dream.

"This is a bit difficult."

Bai Qi scratched his head, feeling a bit of a headache, but he had already begun to work on a solution. At that moment, Xia Ya made a decision.

"Then, on behalf of the Xia Group, I agree to this proposal."

Xia Ya let out a heavy breath, looked at Zhuge Xu with a serious expression, and said, "Our Xia Group will be responsible for all the expenses of this research project, but the ownership of the research results will need to be handed over to the Xia Group."

"No, the research costs can be borne by our Super God Evolution Research Institute, but the research results can only belong to the Super God Evolution Research Institute."

"Our Xia Group can cover 50% of the costs, and we will pay the corresponding patent fees. However, we need exclusive production and operating rights."

"Yes, but all the data from the results will need to be monitored by our Super God Evolution Research Institute. If this violates our previous agreement, we have the right to revoke these two rights."

"Then, deal!"

The two shook hands firmly, completing the deal in the blink of an eye, and then both looked at Bai Qi.

"So, the question now is, when will Master Bai Qi be able to complete this technology?"

Xia Ya looked at Bai Qi and said, "With the Emerald Dream around, I think similar research shouldn't be too difficult, right?"

"I'm sorry, I can't say for sure. After all, there's a big difference between the combat system and the casual system, and I can't guarantee when I'll be able to complete it."

"Furthermore, I don't want to make any changes to Emerald Dream, so I may have to start from scratch."

Bai Qi shook his head, not giving any promises easily.

"I see."

Xia nodded slightly upon hearing this. Emerald Dream's main selling point is leisure and stress relief, which is why it is loved by the citizens of the Great Federation.

It's unrealistic to expect Bai Qi and his group to slap themselves in the face for the sake of the Xia Group.

"In that case, we'll have to trouble the Super God Evolution Research Institute."

Xia Ya said, "Then let's leave it at that for now. The Xia Group will send over the detailed contract later."

Xia Ya nodded, then looked at Xia Xuan beside him and said, "There's something else, a personal matter. My younger brother, Xia Xuan, is very interested in the mechanical weapons at the Super God Evolution Research Institute. I wonder if there's any opportunity for him to learn from Professor Chu?"

"Studying with Professor Chu?"

Bai Qi looked at Xia Xuan curiously, while Xia Xuan turned his head away awkwardly.

Could there be anything more shameful for him than working for the person who once defeated him?

"I can't decide that for you, but I can ask around for you."

Bai Qi thought about it and did not refuse.

Xia only said he would study with Professor Chu, but he didn't say he would join the Super God Evolution Research Institute. In any case, the core content was always researched by his trusted team, and Xia Xuan could be left to an external team.

Why wouldn't I take free labor?

"Thank you very much."

Xia Ya smiled, stood up and said, "In that case, I won't bother you any longer. Master Bai Qi, please remember to visit the Xia Group when you have time."

"Okay, I'll definitely do it when I have time."

Bai Qi nodded, saw Xia Ya and Xia Xuan out, and then returned to his office.

"Bai Qi, you seemed a bit conflicted earlier. Is there a technical problem?"

Zhuge Xu looked at Bai Qi with a serious expression.

The reason he agreed so readily, even giving up the patent ownership, was because Jade Dream had already helped Bai Qi seize the core patents for this type of technology.

Even if the patent is handed over to the Xia Group, they still have to obediently share a portion of the profits with Bai Qi. Adding the profits from after-sales service, it's already like taking a large chunk of flesh from the Xia Group.

Moreover, the other party has agreed that even if the research fails, the Super God Evolution Research Institute will not bear the losses. It's like they're getting free money to do the research, so they won't lose money no matter what.

However, if possible, Zhuge Xu still hoped that Bai Qi could figure it out.

In the business world, there are no permanent enemies, and the Xia Group already has cooperation with them, so there's no problem in deepening their ties.

"A little."

Bai Qi nodded and said, "The dream entry device is easy to solve; we just need to modify the Emerald series. The key now is to find a server similar to Emerald Dream."

"Hmm... say something your uncle can understand."

"Simply put, Uncle, you need to find a dream-like secret realm first before we can proceed with the next steps."

"Understood, I'll have someone collect it right away."

Zhuge Xu nodded, looking at Bai Qi who was frowning and thinking of a solution, and said, "Bai Qi, you don't need to worry. Anyway, even if it doesn't work, we won't have to bear the losses."

"However, it would be best if we could complete this. Once we open this door, our Super God Evolution Research Institute will have more business in the future, which will be very beneficial to our future development."

"Um."

Bai Qi nodded, but still didn't stop thinking.

Or, why don't we let Cordyceps serve as the server?

With dream weavers around, the problem of dream interaction can be easily solved, but this also makes it impossible to popularize it elsewhere.

Ugh, what a hassle.

Bai Qi scratched his head and put the matter aside for the time being.

Anyway, the formal contract hasn't been signed yet, and the Xia Group hasn't said when it will be completed, so we'll take it slow.

"By the way, Uncle Zhuge, is Granny Fan still here?"

Bai Qi looked at Zhuge Xu and asked.

"She left the day before you arrived, saying she needed to go to the sea area and took a game pod with her."

Zhuge Xu smiled and said, "Bai Qi, how did you manage to fool so many legendary creatures? This operation is comparable to that of the Martial Emperor."

"Maybe it's because I'm handsome?"

……

The contract from the Xia Group arrived quickly, along with the first batch of funds.

Zhuge Xu did not hesitate and quickly established a special research group to begin the research.

Although we haven't found the dream-themed secret realm that Bai Qi requested yet, we still need to start researching the dream interaction device and the combat simulation system as soon as possible.

After all, this is a real-world simulation dream, unlike the Emerald Dream where you can just teleport in directly.

Xia Xuan, who was responsible for escorting these items, successfully joined Professor Chu's team and became a proud employee.

Bai Qi, a key figure in this research project, was still immersed in his own research.

"This soul-transferring spell is indeed much more complex than the soul-sending spell."

Bai Qi looked haggard, scratched his messy hair, and asked Yu, "Yu, what are the results of the divination?"

"Grandpa, out of the 381 proposed solutions so far, none have been successful."

Yu ruthlessly delivered the final blow to Bai Qi, who, upon hearing this, simply lay down on the ground and ceased his investigation.

"Alchemy, it really is different from runes."

Bai Qi closed his eyes to rest for a while, then temporarily handed over the analysis task to Yu, and ran to the Time Secret Realm to check on the condition of several pet beasts.

Apart from Gamma, who also has his own secret realm, and Shuke, who is engrossed in tinkering with things, all the other pets were driven into the Time Realm by Bai Qi.

It's important to know that pets have a lifespan far exceeding that of humans, and under normal circumstances, their strength gradually increases with age.

Although, apart from Delta, Alpha and the others were unable to gain any understanding of the time system, the extra six hours each day were indeed of considerable help to the growth of their pets.

Many grains of sand make a tower.

Even disregarding that, using the Time Realm to offset the consumption of the Evolution Egg, or to train skills here, is quite a good option.

Bubbling.

(Master, you've arrived.)

Upon noticing Bai Qi approaching, Delta immediately ran over.

"How are you feeling? Has this Time Rift been helpful to you?"

Bubbling.

(Very helpful; Delta's time rewind duration is getting longer and longer, and the control over time stop is becoming more and more precise.)

"That's good."

Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction, then looked to the side.

Alpha continued training the Seven Swords' fundamentals as always, while Beta meditated to improve his mental strength under Jerry's supervision. As for Cordyceps, he was dealing with matters of the Emerald Dream in his sleep.

As for the bullskin snake, ever since Bai Qi obtained the Time Realm, this guy has been in the same position, as if it has gone into hibernation.

"Hmm, what is Jetta eating? Don't tell me you've already finished the ingredients you bought earlier?"

In order to help Jetta quickly strengthen his strength, Bai Qi bought a bunch of ice-type materials before leaving the Six Towers, but that's all?

Bubbling.

(Jeta had already finished eating them; these were ice-type potions he got from the Super God Evolution Research Institute.)

"Ice-type potions? When did the Super God Evolution Research Institute start selling them?"

(End of this chapter)