Terra Martial God and Merit System

"Well!"

Lin Yuxia suddenly reached out and covered Luo Chen's mouth. "You were brought back by Surtel when you were unconscious. So many people saw it."

"I'm not stupid. Stop talking about me."

"I'm not targeting you..." Luo Chen closed his mouth and suddenly found something extra in his mouth.

He smashed it, then asked—"Sugar?"

"Yes. The saccharification technology of potato starch has been realized." Lin Yuxia took out a piece from her arms and put it in her mouth, "This is my favorite pineapple flavor..."

While eating this, Lin Yuxia felt a little emotional.

In her opinion, this starch saccharification technology is a huge breakthrough.

In addition to extracting sugar from growing crops, the sugar on the land of Terra is extracted using the Originium industry method.

The former requires a warm climate and the latter is very expensive.

Therefore, Ursus has always been short of sugar.

After all, the climate is cold, and going out in this situation consumes a lot of energy. And sugar is the most convenient way to obtain energy.

So Ursus produces very little sugar, but the demand is huge.

Ursus has to import a large amount of sugar from neighboring countries every year to meet its needs. This is all money!

After learning that this technology could be put into mass production after just a few experiments, Lin Yuxia immediately understood why Luo Chen was so confident in launching this war.

This starch saccharification technology, combined with the potatoes that are everywhere in Kamsco, provides an endless supply of sugar.

This kind of thing that is almost free can be sold at a high price in Ursus.

Economic collapse? Not happening.

Even the nobles who blockaded Kamsk would secretly come to buy their candy.

In other words, even if the war against Saratov had not been launched, Kamsk would not have collapsed.

To be honest, Lin Yuxia was once again shocked by Luo Chen's ingenuity. At the same time, she felt like she was being fooled.

But this also made Lin Yuxia very curious——

Where did Luo Chen get this technology?

This is no simple technology; it can even be said to completely change the food landscape in Terra.

She specifically looked for Tallulah, but she was not satisfied with her answer...

How could there be so many mysterious relics? Is Luo Chen really that lucky?

"Hello? What's wrong with you?" Luo Chen poked Lin Yuxia, "You were silent just now, and suddenly you became very angry. What's wrong?"

"You'd better give an explanation for what you did just now." Lin Yuxia touched her face that was poked by Luo Chen.

"Forget it..." She swallowed the candy in her mouth.

"Anyway, our sugar production is very high now. The temporary factory has already produced a large amount of sugar, and once Shana completes the official factory, we will be able to start mass production."

"The sugar we produce can not only be sold individually, but also used to build various food processing factories in the surrounding areas..."

"Adding processes will increase added value. I know this." Luo Chen said.

"You also know this..." Lin Yuxia glanced at Luo Chen.

"In short, in terms of food, we already have the potential to compete with the old Colombian companies," said Lin Yuxia.

"This is the first thing I want to tell you: I plan to set up more factories. Expand our products to include but not limited to canned fruit, soda, cakes, energy bars... everything that needs sugar."

“That brings up another problem — we’re short of workers.”

“Labor shortage?”

"That's right. Even though we opened an infected factory, human resources are still scarce. We need more people." Lin Yuxia nodded.

This is a very interesting thing. Jobs that were difficult to get in Ursus are now available everywhere in Kamsko. And the benefits are very good.

"I'll remember this..." Luo Chen nodded, "I'll find a way."

"You can take care of the factory. I trust you."

"Okay... this is the second thing. It's also the reason why I rushed to Saratov." Lin Yuxia opened the notebook in her hand.

"Saratov is a large industrial city..."

"I know." Luo Chen nodded. "I've been cleaning up the factory for the whole morning, and I haven't killed all the black-hearted supervisors yet."

"Listen to me first." Lin Yuxia took out a piece of candy and handed it to Luo Chen, "Eat the candy when your mouth is free."

"Well...."

"Saratov has commercial ties with many surrounding cities." Lin Yuxia continued, "Many cities buy goods from Saratov... and even sign many long-term contracts."

"Now Saratov has changed hands. Many people have been sent from these cities."

"They want to ask about this contract."

"I don't acknowledge it!" Luo Chen said immediately, "I won't give them a penny, and they can't even think of getting a penny from me!"

"......" Lin Yuxia had an expression of 'I knew it'. She was silent for a while before continuing -

"If you don't acknowledge the contract, they will come after you too."

"After all, Saratov's industry is the most complete among the surrounding cities. It is most convenient for them to buy some necessities from us."

"We can try to make a lot of money out of this..."

"After all, the goods we produce must be traded."

"Since you said that...have they arrived yet?" Luo Chen asked.

"That's right." Lin Yuxia nodded slightly, "They didn't find you, but they gave me a lot of gifts... They also knew the necessity of the contract."

"Don't let your anger get the better of you," Lin Yuxia warned. "Killing them will do you no good."

"No." Luo Chen stretched out his hand and waved it, "It's not all bad... They are still somewhat useful..."

Chapter 139: Amazing Wisdom

Luo Chen followed Lin Yuxia to a meeting room.

Inside were merchants from surrounding cities who bought goods from Saratov and brought them to their own cities.

As soon as Luo Chen appeared, the scene became silent instantly.

No one dared to speak, everyone stared at each other, waiting for Luo Chen to speak.

Luo Chen's reputation spread so far that everyone present knew that he was a cold-blooded, violent lunatic who would kill people very suddenly. So no one dared to offend him.

Luo Chen looked around, "Are you all here to discuss business?"

"Yes, Count." A tall and thin man said, "We are here to negotiate with the new owner of Saratov on behalf of our respective cities."

"Who are you?"

The man looked at Luo Chen, swallowed, and looked around.

It was strange that there was no soldier in the room, but he felt a horrible sense of threat, as if he would die in the next second.

"I am the president of the Molensk Chamber of Commerce," he answered. "In addition, in view of this emergency, I have been appointed as--"

"I don't care." Luo Chen had a blank expression. "Tell me what you want."

"All kinds of industrial products." The man said, "Soap, cans, and various assembly-line handicrafts..."

"Your contract." Luo Chen sat down and said casually.

The man reported a string of numbers, which was the content of the contract he had carefully prepared.

Lin Yuxia breathed a sigh of relief.

These businessmen are smart, at least they are not stupid enough to maintain the original prices.

The previous actions of these mobile cities to block Kamsik were very bad. The reason why they were so unscrupulous was that they believed that Kamsik would not retaliate directly.

At least not through violent means of revenge.

But as things ended in Saratov, they soon realized that Kamsk had the ability to destroy them head-on.

So everyone was in a state of panic. The 'old guys' who gave the orders were inside Saint Steed Castle, but they were very close to Kamsko.

Therefore, the man's offer was twice as much as before.

In their opinion, the extra money was protection money given to Luo Chen.

This is a default transaction. Luo Chen also thought of this.

"The price is too low, double it." Luo Chen said.

"But!" The man was a little panicked. Even with a terrible feeling, he couldn't help it - "This price has exceeded the cost... Even if it is... It's too expensive!"

"I know what 'expensive' means, thank you. But you don't seem to know it." Luo Chen said calmly.

He heard a hissing sound from behind, as if someone had taken a breath, it should be Lin Yuxia. But Luo Chen ignored her.

The man in front of him stared at Luo Chen for three full seconds.

For Luo Chen, it was boring to endure such boring intrigue and house-like struggles.

Three seconds of disobedience had already reached the limit of his patience. The most important thing was that this person had a dark heart.

I can’t help it, I absolutely can’t help it!

Then the other person's body suddenly twitched and he fell to the ground before he could even open his mouth.

With a "puff" sound, a ball of fire burst out from his body and began to burn fiercely.

Strangely, the fire only burned on his body and there was no sign of spreading.

"..."

The meeting room was dead silent, no one even dared to breathe loudly. The only sounds in the air were the crackling of the flames and Lin Yuxia's faint sighs.

"We are just getting started. To talk to this group of people... we must be more violent and more terrifying than them." Luo Chen thought, "They are really a bunch of idiots who only bully the weak and fear the strong..."

"Very good, no one has objected." Luo Chen said, "Now let's trade at the price I said."

"I'll give you a chance - does anyone object?"

Still no one spoke, but the flames were gone, leaving only a pile of charred coals on the ground.

All the merchants were cursing in their hearts - the price was far higher than the cost price, and even if they went to other cities to buy it, it would still be cheaper than here.

If Luo Chen hadn't been standing here, they would have started arguing.

"I think everyone agrees. Very good." Luo Chen nodded, "Please don't delay the balance, otherwise I will visit you in person."

"I'll give you three minutes to think about the details..."

Lin Yuxia came up quietly and whispered in Luo Chen's ear: "Are you crazy?"

"Quiet." Luo Chen turned his head and answered quietly.

"You can't talk to them like that and kill one."

"I have to talk to them this way." Luo Chen replied, "Just wait and see how I use my amazing wisdom to solve the problem."

"what?"

“Amazing wisdom.”

Lin Yuxia wanted to open her mouth and bite off Luo Chen's ear, but she gave up in the end. She took out a piece of pineapple candy and ate it, then lowered her head to play with the sliding line on her clothes.

Let Luo Chen do whatever she wants. She is tired.

The businessmen in the audience sat in silence for three minutes, worried and silent. When the time was up, someone finally stood up.

"My Lord Earl! This price is outrageous! I wonder if I can use something else as collateral..."

Other merchants noticed that this was the Minister of Commerce of a mobile city, and that mobile city was in a rather awkward position. Saratov was stuck on their trade route. If they wanted to trade, they had to go through Saratov.

Others can find ways to go somewhere else to buy, but they can't.

"....." No one supported him, and some even looked forward to how Luo Chen would take action.

"Mortgage? Of course." Luo Chen nodded slightly and spoke to everyone's surprise.