Swallowed Star: The Zerg Overlord

Chapter 107: Unleashing Potential

Three days later, after spending three days immersed in the Virtual Universe, the group gathered in a virtual conference room. It was safer to discuss matters in the Virtual Universe than in the hotel.

In the conference room, Qin Mu, Hong, Lei Shen, Jia Yi, and the fifty elite members led by Li Xingtao were all present.

"Gentlemen, let me first report on the intelligence we've gathered over the past three days and the progress we've made," Li Xingtao began.

"Our initial goal of coming to Qiu Long Star has been achieved. We have successfully obtained Black Dragon Mountain Empire citizenship, accessed the Virtual Universe, and gained a preliminary understanding of it."

"Next, our main objective is to purchase Earth, ensuring its safety and preventing any possibility of enslavement."

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

"The first option is to buy the planet outright. According to Black Dragon Mountain Empire law, the discoverer of an unclaimed planet has the right of first purchase. The cost is relatively low, ranging from a minimum of 300 billion Black Dragon coins to a maximum of 3 trillion Black Dragon coins, depending on the planet's classification."

"The second option is to co-manage the planet with the empire. This requires a payment of between 100 billion and 1 trillion Black Dragon coins. Under this arrangement, the empire will not interfere with the planet's internal management. They will only collect import and export tariffs, leaving everything else to us."

"Although the first option requires more money, we lean towards it to ensure complete control over Earth. To secure the purchase, we need to prepare at least 3 trillion Black Dragon coins."

"However, Earth is currently covered by the Yun Mo's spatial secret technique, preventing any entry into the dark universe within a thousand light-years. Even if we had the money, we couldn't purchase Earth immediately, as it would expose our possession of the Yun Mo inheritance and attract the attention of powerful beings."

Li Xingtao paused, then continued, "So, our plan is to first accumulate enough funds to be ready to purchase Earth at any moment if necessary."

"To ensure we can buy Earth, we need to infiltrate the Black Dragon Mountain Empire's administrative office. A simple investigation revealed that corruption in the empire's offices is rampant. With enough money, this shouldn't be difficult."

Li Xingtao adjusted his glasses confidently.

"Buy Earth? Trillions of Black Dragon coins? Where would we get that kind of money? Even if we sold everything we have, we'd only have a few hundred billion Black Dragon coins!" Lei Shen interjected, frowning.

Hong also looked troubled. Trillions of Black Dragon coins seemed like an astronomical figure for Earth, which was essentially starting from scratch.

Seeing their worried expressions, Li Xingtao smiled. While he might not be a fighter, his expertise in economics and wealth generation far surpassed that of Hong and Lei Shen.

"Gentlemen, you're mistaken. Although Earth's liquid assets are limited, we are not poor."

Li Xingtao shook his head. "Earth possesses the entire Yun Mo inheritance, which includes not only various martial arts techniques but also a wealth of technology."

"We have taken control of the former Ruin No. 9 on Earth. Although it was just a monitoring base, it contains a small production line for auxiliary computers and a production line for Black God Suits."

"On Mars, we have a large base capable of supporting three million people, complete with production lines for various industrial products."

"Besides technology and production lines, Mars also has an black iron ore deposit exceeding 9 billion tons. Moreover, we've discovered mineral deposits on other planets in the solar system, mostly A-grade metals. These are our assets."

"We have the technology, the resources, and the production equipment to quickly monetize these technologies. This is our wealth!"

Seeing that Hong and Lei Shen were still puzzled, Li Xingtao continued, "Using the resources and technology we've acquired, we've already produced a batch of products, including various models of communication devices."

"For example, the consciousness-sensing helmet, which sells for 10 Black Dragon coins each, costs us only 0.1 Black Dragon coins to produce. We have an existing production line on the Mars base. With orders, we can easily produce millions annually and scale up production as needed."

Seeing that everyone seemed to understand, Li Xingtao added, "In fact, over the past few days in the Virtual Universe, our business team has already made contact with several merchants. Many orders are ready to be signed as soon as we give the green light."

At this point, even Qin Mu was surprised. They had already secured orders? These Earth elites were truly exceptional.

"Our products aren't limited to consciousness-sensing helmets and auxiliary computers. We also have A-grade laser guns, Black God Suits, healing potions, and more—ranging from everyday items to military equipment."

"Even in the universe, the most profitable industries are arms trade, energy, and communication devices. With our technology, making money isn't difficult! Among the orders we're considering, one client wants to purchase 10 million consciousness-sensing helmets at 6 Black Dragon coins each."

"Another is interested in 100,000 Black God Suits at 60,000 Black Dragon coins each. For healing potions, a client is willing to buy 1 billion doses at 1 Black Dragon coin for 10 doses."

"We also have potential orders for A9-grade laser guns, which we expect to sell for no less than 50,000 Black Dragon coins each. These orders alone are worth nearly 1 trillion Black Dragon coins! With the Virtual Universe Company guaranteeing the contracts, security is assured."

By now, Hong and Lei Shen were utterly stunned. In just three days, they had secured orders worth nearly 1 trillion Black Dragon coins? While they were unparalleled in martial arts, their business acumen paled in comparison to Li Xingtao's.

"There's no need to be so surprised. We possess the complete inheritance of an Undying being. With technology, resources, production equipment, a population of 7 billion, and a unified government, failing to achieve this would be a disgrace."

"In fact, this is just the beginning. We're still unfamiliar with the universe's rules, and our strength is too limited to venture into truly lucrative industries. Otherwise, earning trillions of Black Dragon coins would be easy."

"For example, we have the technology to produce B-grade laser cannons and B-grade force armor, which are worth hundreds or thousands of times more than A-grade equipment. But we dare not enter that market yet. Selling A-grade weapons is small-scale and unlikely to attract attention, but B-grade equipment would draw the interest of major players who could easily crush us."

"Additionally, the gene-enhancement serum provided by Qin Mu is a top-tier product. Even in its diluted form, it could easily sell for 100,000 to 1 million Black Dragon coins per dose. But we're not ready to market it yet."

Qin Mu smiled at this. The gene-enhancement serum Li Xingtao mentioned was a diluted version of his bloodline evolution agent. Even in its weakened form, it could fetch a high price. Similarly, Qin Mu had other valuable items, such as Cloud-Vine seeds, which could sell for tens of millions or even hundreds of millions of Black Dragon coins. But for now, their strength was too limited to risk large-scale sales.

In essence, while Earth appeared poor, its potential was immense. With the right development, earning money wouldn't be difficult.

"Our plan is to first sell some luxury items we found in the ruins, which should net us around 30 billion Black Dragon coins. We'll use this as capital for trade."

"To ensure safety, we need to purchase powerful slaves for protection and cargo ships for transportation."

As Li Xingtao detailed the plan, Qin Mu grew increasingly satisfied. Not only with Li Xingtao but also with the new, unified Earth. When Earth's forces were united, their potential was no less than that of any cosmic race. The stronger Earth became, the more it would benefit Qin Mu.

Many of the technologies and resources they were leveraging had been provided by Qin Mu, and he stood to gain a significant share of the profits from these trades.

"Since you're so confident, go ahead and execute the plan," Qin Mu said, cutting off Li Xingtao's detailed report. Business matters were best left to the experts.

"I also have 100,000 spirits of nature here. You can use them in your operations. Additionally, here's a list of items I need to purchase."

Hearing Qin Mu's approval, Hong and Lei Shen also spoke up. "We also have some relics that can be sold."

Li Xingtao's face lit up with joy. Although he was the leader of the elite team, the final decision-making authority still lay with Qin Mu.

"Understood. Rest assured, I will handle everything properly," Li Xingtao said, bowing respectfully.

"First, we'll establish a company and finalize the contracts for the orders we've secured. Then, we'll purchase the necessary raw materials."

"We'll also acquire the cultivation resources you need. In the universe, strength is paramount. We need all of you to become as powerful as possible! Earth will provide all the resources you require."

"Our intelligence team has also gathered information about a major event in 2066—the once-every-5,000-years Pinnacle Genius Battle!"

"That will be our opportunity to soar!"

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