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Chapter 174 Core Members, King of Qianwu Kingdom
Chapter 174 Core Members, King of Qianwu Kingdom
Xu Qing looked at Luo Feng, who was still lying in the core of the Golden Horned Beast and had not yet fully digested the bloodline memories. He tapped the edge of the table beside him with his fingertips and said in a calm but undeniable voice: "I will not give you all of these six million Chaos Units now."
These words made Luo Feng look up instantly, his dark golden beast eyes filled with disbelief.
This huge sum of money comes with conditions?
"Once you win first place in the Genius Battle, I'll give you every last penny of the remaining money."
Xu Qing's lips curled slightly as his gaze swept over the golden-horned beast's scales, which gleamed with a cold light.
"You are now a Golden Horned Beast of the eighth rank at the cosmic level, with a soul strength far exceeding that of others of the same rank. If you cannot even accomplish this, then this reward would make it seem as if I have given it to the wrong person."
Luo Feng's dark golden eyes suddenly shone with an astonishing light, and his voice trembled as he said, "Rest assured, my lord! I will do everything in my power to win first place in the Genius Battle! I will not fail your reward!"
Xu Qing nodded slightly, saying nothing more, but several thoughts were already running through his mind.
He wasn't testing Luo Feng at all; he just didn't want to owe anyone anything.
When he took Hu Yanbo's inheritance, he only used the small amount of money in the Hengxing account. He didn't even open the cosmic account. The 300 million Hunyuan units were originally taken from the inheritance, so it wasn't a debt.
As for the extra 300 million, it was merely to settle the karmic debt.
After all, in this life, Luo Feng didn't pay homage to Hu Yanbo, but instead gave Xu Qing the opportunity.
The two had no close relationship afterward, and the extra money paid off perfectly severed this inexplicable karmic ties.
He was well aware of Luo Feng's future "self-serving" nature; killing this kid would be a piece of cake for him.
But Xu Qing never does things without a clear beginning or end.
Since I've taken a small benefit from their legacy, I'll repay them fully. From now on, you go on your path to becoming a strongman, and I'll live my life of cultivation. We'll be even, and that'll be a clean break.
Although Xu Qing is willing to earn even a little money, he doesn't care much about money now.
For him now, he could easily earn several million Hunyuan units just by selling pills.
After sending Luo Feng away, Xu Qing entered the virtual universe.
Virtual Universe Network, Qianwu Continent.
Mengka City on the Qianwu Continent is a super city, ten times larger than Black Dragon Mountain Island.
Qingyang Pharmaceutical Company is the number one company in Mengka City. Some people have estimated that this company has hundreds of thousands of mixed units.
At this moment, inside the company building, in the office on the top floor.
A tall, pointed-nosed man smiled and looked at Xu Qing, who was lying on the chair, and said:
"Hello, Mr. Xu Qing, I've heard so much about you. In less than 10 years, your elixirs have become famous throughout the entire Qianwu Universe Kingdom."
Xu Qing looked at the two men in front of her.
The other person was Botelai, the deputy director of the virtual company headquarters stationed in the Qianwu Universe Kingdom.
But Xu Qing didn't even glance at the powerful and influential Bottelai.
"Tell me, at what price do you want to acquire Qingyang Pharmaceutical?"
"Mr. Xu Qing is quite straightforward."
Although Xu Qing adopted this posture, a hint of approval flashed in Botle's eyes. He took half a step forward and spoke with utmost sincerity.
"Virtual Universe Corporation is willing to pay 60 million Mixed Yuan Units to acquire 51% of Qingyang Pharmaceutical's shares, which is 100 times your company's current market value."
As soon as he finished speaking, the assistant immediately handed him a film contract, with its densely packed terms clearly displayed.
"After the acquisition, Qingyang Pharmaceutical will be directly upgraded to a first-level subsidiary of Virtual Universe Company, and you will directly receive shares worth 3000 million."
"More importantly," Bottleley said, his tone shifting to a serious expression.
"Once the contract takes effect, the company will immediately grant you access to the Secret Realm of Heaven and Earth, allowing you to become a core member of the Virtual Universe Company."
Upon hearing the words "Secret Realm of Heaven and Earth," Xu Qing raised an eyebrow slightly.
He was well aware of the value of the core members of Virtual Universe Company.
The core members of the Virtual Universe Company are divided into the Doomsday Secret Realm, the Heaven and Earth Secret Realm, the Primordial Secret Realm, and the Primordial Secret Realm.
But regardless of the type of core member, once you break through, you will be given nutrient solution to advance to the ninth level of your current level, without having to endure arduous cultivation.
Even a peak Realm Lord might not be able to become a core member of the Doomsday Secret Realm, let alone the Heaven and Earth Secret Realm.
The subsidiaries of Virtual Universe Company are divided into third-level subsidiaries, second-level subsidiaries, first-level subsidiaries, and special-level subsidiaries.
A subsidiary with net assets of 1000 mixed units is a third-tier subsidiary, and a subsidiary with net assets of 10 mixed units is a second-tier subsidiary.
A company with assets of 1000 million mixed units is considered a first-tier subsidiary.
A subsidiary with assets reaching 10 billion mixed units is considered a top-tier subsidiary.
The Commerce Department and the Military Department are the two main divisions of Virtual Universe Company.
The managers of third-tier subsidiaries are still considered peripheral members.
Managers of second-tier subsidiaries can become core members of the "Apocalyptic Secret Realm".
The managers of the first-tier subsidiaries are members of "Heaven and Earth Secret Realm".
The managers of the top-tier subsidiaries are members of the "Primordial Secret Realm".
Xu Qing rubbed his fingers along the edge of the table, his face showing no excitement whatsoever. Instead, he chuckled lightly, his tone carrying a hint of nonchalant mockery: "6000 million Hunyuan plus access to the Heaven and Earth Secret Realm, that does sound tempting."
Seeing this, Bottelai assumed he was interested and was about to press his advantage when Xu Qing abruptly changed the subject:
"But as a person of high rank and power, Director Botle should know that Qingyang Pharmaceutical's pills can directly improve one's cultivation level, which is unique."
This is the only one of its kind in the entire primordial universe.
At this point, Xu Qing gave a cold laugh.
"Virtual Universe Company wants to acquire you, but they're only offering this little bit of money? Do you think I'm stupid?"
He leaned forward slightly, his gaze sharp as a knife, and his words were firm and resolute: "I can earn hundreds of thousands of Hunyuan in less than ten years, yet you think Qingyang Pharmaceutical is only worth 6000 million? I can earn that amount myself in a hundred years at most."
"Once we become your subsidiary, the trillion-era will have to work for you."
"This isn't some financial market; this is a pharmaceutical company. A Realm Lord's lifespan is tens of millions of years. 6000 million? Are you out of your mind, unable to do the math, or what?"
Bottelai's smile froze for a moment, clearly not expecting Xu Qing to reject him so directly, even with undisguised sarcasm.
It could even be described as humiliation.
He suppressed the guilt in his heart and tried to keep his tone calm: "Mr. Xu Qing, 6000 million Hunyuan plus the authority of a first-level subsidiary is the highest level I can negotiate. The status of a core member of the Heaven and Earth Secret Realm is an opportunity that is out of reach for many people."
"Opportunity?" Xu Qing tapped the desk with her fingertips, interrupting him, her voice filled with even more sarcasm.
"What I want is a company that surpasses the level of a top-tier subsidiary, and the status of a core member of the Primal Secret Realm."
"If you can't provide these terms, either get lost and find someone who can make the final decision, or don't even think about getting involved with Qingyang Pharmaceuticals."
After speaking, Xu Qing leaned back in his chair, his expression indifferent, showing no further interest in conversation.
Bottelai's face darkened completely, and his assistant beside him instinctively tightened his grip on the documents.
This is the Deputy Director of the Virtual Universe Company stationed in the Qianwu Universe Country, an immortal-level existence, yet he was defeated by someone who has only been in the industry for less than ten years.
They might not even get as thoroughly berated as a mere domain lord-level brat.
No one would believe it if I told them.
Bottelai, as the person involved, couldn't believe that the kid in front of him was so arrogant.
Although Qingyang Pharmaceutical Company has a mysterious origin, Botelai, as the deputy director of the Virtual Universe Company stationed in the Qianwu Universe Kingdom, holds a high position and wields great power.
You can still freely access the other party's information.
He also knew the source of the other party's five-star account at the Cosmic Galaxy Bank; it was none other than that old ghost Hu Yanbo who had died long ago.
The initial capital the other party possessed was merely the Hengxing account left by Hu Yanbo, plus some assets entrusted for sale through the five-star account privileges.
He knew even better that the other party was just a brat who had popped up on a native planet in the Huyanbo domain.
The other party is just a nobody with no power or influence.
Bottelai knew all of this, understood it all, but looking at the young man in front of him who didn't even look at him directly, Bottelai dared not get angry, nor could he get angry.
Even after being so humiliated, Bottelai dared not show the slightest dissatisfaction.
Xu Qing was telling the truth. The only force in the entire Primordial Universe capable of producing pills that directly enhance one's cultivation level is Qingyang Pharmaceutical. Its value is far more than 6000 million Hunyuan.
Let alone 60 million mixed units, it's more than 6000 billion!
Upon thinking of this, Bottelai's anger subsided considerably. He took a deep breath, suppressed his rage, and forced a smile, saying helplessly:
"Mr. Xu Qing, this exceeds the authority of a top-tier subsidiary and is far beyond my approval scope. It's really not something I can decide. At most, I can apply to higher authorities to make you a member of a top-tier subsidiary—"
Although the maximum privileges of Virtual Universe Company's subsidiaries are only those of a top-tier subsidiary, the other party is making outrageous demands for privileges exceeding those limits.
But he was also well aware that authority beyond that of a top-tier subsidiary existed, but it was rare and extremely uncommon.
Within the entire Virtual Universe Company, no more than ten subsidiaries enjoy this treatment; they are top-tier entities that can directly receive preferential treatment from headquarters resources.
But those were either immortal kings serving as managers, or princes or relatives of cosmic lords.
The core members of the Primal Secret Realm hold a status comparable to those who have been granted the title of Marquis or Immortal, a position far beyond the control of a mere Deputy Director of the Cosmic Kingdom.
He himself is only a Marquis of Immortality, and even though he is in charge of the affairs of the virtual universe Zhu Qianwu Universe Kingdom, how can he give people the qualifications of members of the Primal Secret Realm?
Not to mention that when members of the Primal Secret Realm come out to become regional officials, there is no difference between them commanding others and commanding dogs. They are nothing. But the cake of Qingyang Pharmaceutical is too tempting. If they can reach an agreement, even if they don't get a penny of money, it will be a political achievement that they may never have again in their lifetime.
"If you can't make a decision, don't waste your time here."
Xu Qing didn't even lift his eyelids, his tone as cold as ice.
"Send the person in charge of making the decision to me; otherwise, there's no point in talking."
Bottelai clenched his fists, almost grinding his teeth to powder, and could only sigh inwardly.
This "God of Wealth" in front of him was someone he neither could afford to offend nor should he offend.
With those pills laid out in front of him, he couldn't figure out how they were made.
If you really offend this guy, and he actually becomes a member of the Primal Secret Realm, or even higher up, it would only take a word for him to wipe you out.
Botelai stared at the rejected film contract, a vein throbbing almost imperceptibly on his forehead. He suppressed his frustration and bowed with a forced smile, saying, "Mr. Xu Qing, I will report this to headquarters immediately and try to get someone who can make the final decision to you as soon as possible."
Having said that, he was so utterly humiliated that he practically fled the office with his assistant.
As soon as he stepped out of Qingyang Pharmaceutical's gate, he immediately activated the highest-level communication and reported Xu Qing's request to the Business Department of Virtual Universe Company headquarters without missing a single word, not even omitting the phrase "find someone who can make the final decision."
The message was relayed up the chain of command, and within half an hour, it reached the highest point in the Qianwu Universe Kingdom.
Before the throne of the ruler who reigned over the vast territory and commanded billions of star systems,
Deep within the Qianwu Secret Realm of the Qianwu Universe Kingdom, in a palace suspended in chaotic energy, the Qianwu Kingdom's ruler twirled a communication jade slip between his fingers, his golden eyes slightly narrowed.
He was pondering how to repay the money when he was startled by this "subsidiary acquisition case." However, when he saw the "elixir that can directly improve one's realm" and the "demand for authority beyond that of a top-tier subsidiary and qualification for a primordial secret realm," this Venerable One, who had lived for trillions of epochs, slowly sat up straight.
"Xu Qing of Qingyang Pharmaceuticals," he murmured the name. A flash of light appeared at his fingertips, and all of Xu Qing's information appeared before his eyes: rising from Earth, inheriting Hu Yanbo's legacy, buying up Earth, and selling his legacy through Galaxy Bank.
Ultimately, within ten years, he monopolized the market for low-level cultivators in the Qianwu Kingdom with his elixirs. All of this was seen clearly by the ruler of the Qianwu Kingdom in an instant.
"Interesting." The ruler of the Qianwu Kingdom smiled faintly.
"He's just a native, yet he dares to be so defiant about being granted the title of Marquis and the title of Immortal. He also possesses unique pharmaceutical technology. I'd like to see what kind of person he is."
"Making hundreds of thousands of Mixed Yuan Units in ten years? That's incredible, truly incredible."
"Doesn't that mean a trillion years would generate billions of trillions of mixed-elemental income?! And that's without expanding production; if we expand production..."
Thinking of this, the ruler of the Qianwu Kingdom, who was practically penniless among the universe's venerable beings, suddenly brightened up, feeling that Xu Qing was like a golden rooster capable of producing Hunyuan units.
Oh, the ruler of the Qianwu Kingdom can no longer be described as penniless; he's a complete "debtor."
He owes six cosmic venerables, some with a few hundred treasure points and others with two thousand treasure points. The total amount owed to the six venerables is about 1.6 treasure points. He also owes the race a total of 2.2 treasure points.
A total of 3.8 Treasure Points.
One treasure point is equivalent to ten trillion mixed units.
1 Treasure Point = 3000 Super Treasure Points - 4000 Treasure Points
In other words, as a cosmic sage, he owes 15000 precious treasures.
15 quadrillion units! (Calculate for yourself how many galaxies that is.)
An ordinary cosmic venerable might only possess two or three precious treasures.
This is a huge debt that he could never repay in his lifetime.
The thought sent a chill down the spine of the ruler of Qianwu Kingdom.
However, upon seeing Xu Qing's information, the ruler of Qianwu Kingdom instantly felt that there was hope for his debt.
Although trillions of years is a very long time for me, at least there's hope that I can pay off the debts I'm carrying.
"Hehe, if we reach an agreement and I can take a two-share stake, it could help fill some of my funding gaps."
Thinking of this, the ruler of Qianwu Kingdom immediately stood up, preparing to personally discuss the treatment with the other party.