Devouring Stars: Master of Evolution

Chapter 107 Unleashed Potential

Three days later, the group, who had spent three days in the virtual universe, collectively entered a virtual conference space.

It's safer to discuss business in the virtual universe than offline in a hotel.

In the conference room, Qin Mu and his four companions, along with fifty elite personnel led by Li Xingtao, were all present.

"Commendations, let me first report to you on the intelligence we have gathered over the past three days, as well as some of our achievements."

"We have achieved our initial goal of coming to Qiulong Star. We have successfully obtained citizenship of the Black Dragon Mountain Empire, made contact with the virtual universe, and gained some understanding of it."

"Our next goal is primarily to purchase Earth and ensure its safety, preventing it from becoming enslaved."

"Based on the intelligence we've gathered, there are two options for buying Earth."

"The first option is to buy the planet directly. According to the laws of the Black Dragon Mountain Empire, there is a right of first refusal when an unclaimed planet is discovered, and the cost is relatively low."

Depending on the planet's level, purchasing a planet requires a minimum payment of 3000 billion Black Dragon Coins and a maximum of 3 trillion Black Dragon Coins.

"The second option is to cooperate with the Empire to manage the planet. This only requires a minimum payment of 1000 billion and a maximum of 1 trillion Black Dragon Coins."

Under this cooperative management, the Black Dragon Mountain Empire will not interfere in the planet's internal administration; they will only collect import and export tariffs and will not concern themselves with anything else.

"Although the first option will cost more money, we still prefer the first option. To ensure that we can buy the Earth, we need to prepare at least 3 trillion Black Dragon Coins."

"However, our Earth is currently covered by the secret technique of the Meteorite Star Space, and nearly a thousand light cities around us cannot enter the dark universe to travel. Even if we have money, we cannot buy it immediately."

That would easily expose that we have obtained the inheritance of the Meteorite Star, attracting the covetousness of some powerful individuals.

Li Xingtao addressed the crowd.

"So our plan is to make money first and at least save up enough funds so that we can buy the Earth if something unexpected happens."

"To ensure we can buy Earth, we need to send intelligence agents to infiltrate the Black Dragon Mountain Empire's imperial office on Biyan Star."

"After a brief investigation, we discovered that the imperial government in Black Dragon Mountain was extremely corrupt. It's not difficult to do this if you have the money."

Li Xingtao adjusted his glasses and said confidently.

"Buy the Earth? Trillions of Black Dragon Coins? Where would we get that much money?"

Even if we sold everything we owned, we'd only have a few hundred billion Black Dragon Coins!

Thor interrupted, frowning.

Not only Thor, but Hong also frowned. Trillions of Black Dragon Coins was an astronomical figure for a poor and destitute Earth.

Seeing the two men with worried expressions on their faces, Li Xingtao smiled. He might not be good at fighting, but he was far better at managing the economy and making money than Hong and Lei Shen.

"Your Excellencies are mistaken. Although our Earth may not have a lot of funds at its disposal, it is not actually poor."

Li Xingtao shook his head.

"Our Earth possesses the heritage of the entire Meteorite Star, which includes not only various martial arts cultivation techniques but also a wealth of technology."

"We have taken control of the original Ruins No. 9 on Earth. Although it was just a monitoring base, it also had a small auxiliary optical computer production line and a Black God Suit production line."

"On Mars, we also have a large base capable of sustaining three million people, which includes production lines for various industrial products."

"Besides technology and production lines, there is also a basalt deposit on Mars with more than 90 billion tons of iron ore."

Not only on Mars, but we have also discovered mineral deposits on other planets in the solar system. Although most of them are A-grade metals, this is our capital.

"We have the technology, the resources, and the production equipment to quickly monetize that technology! That's money!"

Seeing that Hong and Lei Shen still had some doubts, Li Xingtao paused and continued.

"Using the resources and technology we have obtained, we have produced a batch of products, including various models of communication equipment."

For example, the consciousness-sensing helmet and the auxiliary light brain. One of the consciousness-sensing helmets sells for 10 Black Dragon Coins, but our production cost is only 0.1 Black Dragon Coins!

There's an existing production line for this on the Mars base. We can start production immediately upon receiving an order, easily producing millions annually, and we can always expand the production line!

Seeing that everyone seemed to understand, Li Xingtao added fuel to the fire.

"In fact, in the past few days in the virtual universe, our business-savvy personnel have already contacted some businessmen in the universe, and many of them have already expressed their intention to sign contracts. As long as there are no problems on our side, we can sign the contracts."

Now, not only Hong and Thor, but even Qin Mu was somewhat surprised.

Orders came in so quickly? No wonder he's one of Earth's top geniuses.

"The products we brought are not only sensor helmets and auxiliary optical computers, but also Class A laser guns, Black God suits, self-healing drugs, and so on. We have everything from daily necessities to military weapons."

"Even in space, the most profitable industries are still arms trade, energy, communication equipment, and other highly lucrative sectors. With our technology, making money won't be difficult!"

Among the several orders we have expressed interest in, one client wants to order ten million sensor helmets at a price of 6 Black Dragon Coins.

One hundred thousand auxiliary optical computers, each worth 5 Black Dragon Coins.

Some customers have also taken a liking to our Black God Set and are willing to order 100,000 sets at a price of 60,000 Black Dragon Coins.

There are also customers willing to order one billion self-healing potions at a price of 10 potions for 1 Black Dragon Coin!

We also have clients interested in A9-level laser guns, and we are currently in discussions. We are confident that we can sell them for no less than 50,000.

Besides these orders, there are many others, but I won't go into detail about them.

The total value of these orders we have on hand, once the contracts are signed, will be close to one trillion!

The contract is guaranteed by Virtual Universe Company, so its security is also somewhat guaranteed.

After hearing what they said, Hong and Lei Shen were completely dumbfounded. In just three days, they had already secured an order worth one trillion Black Dragon Coins.

One of them was born an assassin, and the other practiced yoga from a young age. In terms of martial arts talent, they were unparalleled on Earth and were top-notch cultivation geniuses.

But how about making money?

They are far inferior to professionals like Li Xingtao!

"There's no need to be so surprised. We possess an immortal legacy, technology, resources, production equipment, seven billion people, and a unified government. If we can't even do this, wouldn't we be utterly useless?"

"In fact, it's just that we're not familiar with the rules of the universe yet, and our strength is too weak. We don't dare to get involved in some truly profitable industries, otherwise earning trillions of Black Dragon Coins would be a piece of cake."

For example, we have B-grade laser cannons and B-grade Force suit production technology, which are hundreds or thousands of times more expensive than A-grade ones, but we dare not do it.

Buying and selling A-grade weapons is just small-time stuff; nobody will pay attention to us. But B-grade weapons are a different story. If some big players target us, they could wipe us out in an instant.

"Besides weapons, the gene enhancement drugs that Chief Qin Mu provided us before were also top-selling products."

But we dare not sell it yet. With the effects of that gene-enhancing drug, one dose could easily sell for hundreds of thousands, or even millions of Black Dragon Coins.

Li Xingtao spoke to a few people who didn't know much about economics.

Qin Mu laughed as he listened. The gene enhancement drug that Li Xingtao mentioned was actually a weakened version of the bloodline evolution drug that he had researched himself.

Even after the nerf, it's not difficult to sell it for 100,000 Black Dragon Coins or even 1 million Black Dragon Coins.

In fact, it's not just these. Qin Mu also has treasures like the seeds of the Moyun Vine that he can sell. These are very valuable; a single seed can sell for tens of millions, or even hundreds of millions of Black Dragon Coins.

But for the same reason, they were too weak to sell on a large scale.

Therefore, although the Earth may seem poor, it is not difficult to make money as long as its potential is developed.

"Our plan is to first sell some of the luxury goods found in the ruins, which should raise around 300 billion Black Dragon Coins, and then use that money as capital for trade."

"To ensure security, we need to purchase some powerful slaves, as well as cargo ships for transportation, and so on."

As Li Xingtao eloquently described the upcoming plans, Qin Mu grew increasingly satisfied.

It's not just about being satisfied with him, but also with the newly formed China. Once the power of the Earth is united, their potential will be no less than that of any other race in the universe.

The stronger China becomes, the greater the benefit to Qin Mu.

As soon as he entered space, China began to give back to him.

He provided much of the technology and resources, and he also received a significant share of the profits from these trades.

"Since you're so confident, then go ahead and do it!"

Qin Mu interrupted Li Xingtao, who was still reporting on the specific plans proposed by the think tank.

He doesn't know much about business matters, so let the professionals handle the professional stuff!

"I have 100,000 plant spirits here. You should also use them. Here is a list of things I need to buy."

Upon hearing Qin Mu's words, Hong and Lei Shen exchanged a glance and spoke up.

"We also have some relics here that you can sell together."

When Li Xingtao saw that Qin Mu had given his approval, a look of joy appeared on his face.

Although he was the leader of the elite team, the actual decision-making power was still in Qin Mu's hands.

"Understood, please rest assured, sir, I will handle it well."

As he spoke, Li Xingtao bowed in gratitude.

"Let's set up the company first and sign the contracts for the orders we've negotiated these past few days."

Then we also need to purchase some necessary raw materials, etc.

We will also help you purchase the cultivation resources you need, based on your requirements.

In the universe, strength ultimately reigns supreme, and we need everyone to improve their strength as much as possible!

Huaxia will provide you with all the resources you need!

"Our intelligence agents have gathered information that a grand event will take place in 2066—a once-in-five-thousand-years battle of geniuses!"

"That was an opportunity, an opportunity to take off!"

Today is my aunt's husband's 60th birthday, and I'm going to help out. I don't know how late it will be tonight, but we have to get up at 3 a.m. tomorrow to set off firecrackers until dawn. Updates will continue, just at uncertain times.

(End of this chapter)