Chapter 10: Procurement of Supplies

Robert took the list and browsed through it, expressing some surprise as he said, "The baron has purchased quite a lot! One magic core from a holy domain beast, ten magic cores from level 9 beasts, one thousand sets of high-quality armor and weapons, as well as a large quantity of magic crystals and cores of various levels, along with dozens of tons of fine iron"

After signing the contract and making the payment, Li Jiawang placed the Sacred Domain Magic Core, the Level 9 Magic Core, as well as a large quantity of Magic Crystals and Magic Cores of various levels into the Qiankun Ring. He then bid farewell to Robert, saying, "I appreciate your efforts, President. I will be waiting at the Baron’s residence for the remaining supplies to be delivered. I believe we will have opportunities for collaboration in the future."

Upon hearing the price of the magic core, Li Jiawang was somewhat surprised, but he still decided not to change his plans. He believed that money could be earned later, and converting money into combat power was the best choice for survival in this world of the survival of the fittest

Robert paced in the office with his hands clasped behind his back, contemplating the gains and losses. After a quarter of an hour, he said, "We are very welcoming of purchasing supplies, but establishing a subordinate chamber of commerce in your territory is somewhat difficult. I believe you should be aware of certain conditions in your territory. The roads are inconvenient, transporting goods is extremely challenging, costs are too high, and the people there are very impoverished, making it hard to generate profit. However, I can agree to this, but I have one requirement: you must ensure the safety of our Star Chamber of Commerce and that within five years, the chamber must achieve a profit of over one million gold coins; otherwise, I will have to revoke it."

After listening to Robert's explanation, Li Jiawang realized that this VIP card was very useful. He then put it into the Qiankun Ring and hurriedly left the Starry Commerce Association to head towards the Baron’s residence

This card is divided into nine levels. Level 1 VIP card requires a consumption of 100,000 gold coins, Level 2 requires 1,000,000 gold coins, Level 3 requires 100,000 purple coins, Level 4 requires 1,000,000 purple coins, Level 5 requires 100,000 purple crystal coins, Level 6 and books require 1,000,000 purple crystal coins, Level 7 requires 10,000,000 purple crystal coins, Level 8 requires 100,000,000 purple crystal coins, and Level 9 requires 1,000,000,000 purple crystal coins

Seeing Li Jiawang about to leave, Robert took out an exquisite amethyst card from his pocket and handed it to Li Jiawang, saying, "This is a VIP card from our Starry Commerce Association. As long as you spend 100,000 amethyst gold coins at our association, you will receive a Level 3 VIP card. With this card, all purchases made at our association will receive a 5% discount, and you will also be able to participate in the auctions held by our association"

Certainly, if your association does not achieve a profit of one million within five years, I will personally cover the shortfall. However, I hope your association can assist me in resolving the food issue. I wonder what the president thinks about this

In order to attract major customers, the Starry Sky Chamber of Commerce has specially issued a number of VIP cards. With this card, holders can not only enjoy discounts and participate in auctions, but also overdraw a portion of their funds. It serves as a symbol of status, with cardholders being either high nobility, wealthy merchants, or high-ranking professionals.

Stepping out of the slave quarters, Li Jiawang looked at the sky and felt that it was still early. He then asked Adolf, "Do you know which is the largest commercial firm in the capital?"

The baron need not worry about this; as long as he arrives in the territory and ensures the safety of the trading company, I will send someone to establish a subordinate trading company in your territory, Robert said with a hint of mystery in his smile

Li Jiawang stopped in front of a nine-story building located on the west side of Zhuque Street, in the most prosperous area. The exterior was adorned with resplendent decorations, featuring white jade stone. At the entrance stood two statues of the divine beast, the Lion Wind Beast, intricately carved by the top sculptors from the mainland. Beneath the statues stood two seventh-level swordsmen with the strength of high-level warriors, instantly imparting a sense of wealth and grandeur.

Li Jiawang casually called over a waiter and, under their guidance, arrived at the office of Robert, the vice president in charge of the Starry Commerce Association. Upon seeing Robert's bald, shiny head, which could illuminate the night, he was momentarily taken aback and found himself at a loss for words

However, upon seeing the price of the goods, especially one particular item—a flower basket crafted from vines by the Elves—costing a staggering 100,000 gold coins, Li Jiawang couldn't help but exclaim, "Damn it, why is it so expensive! I thought I was quite wealthy, but it turns out that in the eyes of those who are truly rich, I am still just a pauper, at best a member of the middle class. I must earn more money in the future; otherwise, I won't be able to provide the energy needed for the foundation and for myself."

Therefore, if Li Jiawang wishes to acquire a substantial amount of energy, he must obtain a large quantity of magic crystals and magic cores, all of which require significant financial resources. The primary purpose of his visit today is to seek magic crystals and magic cores for his use

To the west of Zhuque Avenue lies the commercial district, where all the major trading houses and those under the auspices of the nobility in the imperial capital have established offices. The area is filled with shops that offer a variety of goods, including specialized stores selling magical beasts, dwarf weapon shops dedicated to weapons, and stores selling various magical weapons, magical scrolls, and magic cores, as well as shops dealing in materials from magical beasts.

Li Jiawang took out a piece of paper from his bosom and handed it to Robert, saying, "This is the list of materials I wish to purchase"

Li Jiawang awkwardly cleared his throat twice and quickly said, "I apologize for the embarrassment, but I did not expect that the renowned Starry Sky Chamber of Commerce would have Mr. Robert, the branch president in the capital, in such a manner. Please forgive my rudeness"

This is merely the money that needs to be spent, www.hetushu.com. However, beyond level three, not only is money required, but also identity and status; otherwise, one cannot obtain the VIP card. This is because the VIP cards beyond level three come with privileges, allowing access to a portion of the chamber of commerce's financial resources and power.

Under the leadership of Adolf, Li Jiawang arrived at the most prosperous street in the capital, Zhuque Avenue. To the east of Zhuque Avenue lies the aristocratic district, where the powerful and influential nobles of the empire reside. The environment there is elegant, imbued with a strong noble atmosphere, and guarded by attendants, making it generally inaccessible to commoners.

Robert looked at Li Jiawang and couldn't help but smile. In a slightly joking tone, he said, "Baron Jiawang, staring at a man for a long time is not a polite thing to do. It can easily lead one to question whether the baron has any issues with his sexual orientation"

Li Jiawang nodded and said with some confusion, "Is this surprising to the president?"

Oh, then let's sign the contract," Li Jiawang said

Seeing Li Jiawang nod, he continued: "The magic core is an energy crystal found within magical beasts. Generally speaking, a magical beast possesses only one magic core, and most of these creatures inhabit remote areas such as the Magical Beast Forest, the Wilderness, and the Ten Thousand Great Mountains. The Baron’s Haisen territory is also a region rich in magical beasts. They are inherently capable of using magic or possess immense physical strength, making them extremely difficult to hunt. More importantly, the natural energy absorbed by magical beasts is almost entirely stored within their magic cores. Therefore, the magic core contains a significant amount of energy, and by employing special methods to release this energy, it can be utilized to create various magical weapons and provide energy for different magical arrays, which is why they are quite expensive. A holy domain magic core costs at least one million gold coins, and even then, it is hard to come by. A level nine magic core is priced at one hundred thousand gold coins, a level eight magic core at fifty thousand gold coins, a level seven magic core at ten thousand gold coins, a level six magic core at five thousand gold coins, a level five magic core at two thousand gold coins, a level four magic core at one thousand gold coins, a level three magic core at five hundred gold coins, a level two magic core at one hundred gold coins, and a level one magic core at ten gold coins."

"It's nothing; you are neither the first nor will you be the last. I have grown accustomed to it. I tend to be quite straightforward, so I won't stand on ceremony with you, my lord the Baron. May I ask what brings you to see me?" Robert's expression turned serious, and his eyes shifted, revealing the shrewdness of a businessman.

Upon seeing Li Jiawang's determination to purchase the medicine, he said, "One Sacred Domain Magic Core and ten Level 9 Magic Cores, along with a large quantity of Magic Crystals and various levels of Magic Cores can be provided to the Baron now. However, the one thousand sets of high-quality armor and weapons, as well as several dozen tons of fine iron, will only be delivered to the Baron tomorrow"

Seeing Robert's mysterious smile, Li Jiawang felt somewhat puzzled, but he did not dwell on it. Instead, with a confident expression, he said, "Then let me thank the chairman here in advance. I believe the chairman will feel honored by this decision in the future"

Money is not an issue; I will offer a price that will satisfy the president. I wonder when the president will establish a subordinate chamber of commerce in my territory

Seeing Li Jiawang's puzzled expression, Robert explained, "The baron may not be aware of the value and price of these magic cores"

It is a good thing for young people to be confident, and I look forward to the day when that arrives. I wonder what the baron wishes to purchase

Li Jiawang adjusted his fluctuating emotions and said, "Today, I have two matters to discuss with the president. First, I would like to purchase some magic cores, magic crystals, weapons, armor, and other supplies from the president. Second, I would like to request the president to establish a subordinate branch in my territory and provide sufficient resources."

Upon entering the chamber of commerce, the rare high-level magic cores that are seldom seen outside are found everywhere. Various magical weapons crafted by dwarven artisans and enchanted by elven mages are available for trial use. Moreover, the diverse array of unique goods from other continents dazzled Li Jiawang, including exquisite silk, elven artworks, specialties from the Orc Empire, and various ocean treasures such as agate and pearls

My lord, the largest commercial firm in the imperial capital is the Starry Sky Chamber of Commerce. The Starry Sky Chamber is the foremost financial consortium on the continent, with an incredibly vast range of operations, including magical beasts, magic cores, and everything related to magical beasts, as well as weapons, armor, food, minerals, and even slaves. Moreover, the chamber is filled with experts; the rare ninth-level masters in the Holy Dragon Empire are commonplace within the chamber, and even masters of the Sacred Domain occasionally make appearances. It is said that there are quite a few divine-level experts within the chamber as well. Therefore, although the wealth within the chamber is enviable, no foolhardy individual or nation dares to seize it. If my lord wishes to purchase some precious materials, it is best to go to the Starry Sky Chamber, where you should be able to find the desired items. " Adolf quickly replied, demonstrating that despite his young age, he possesses considerable knowledge about the imperial capital. "Adolf, please lead the way; we will go to the Starry Sky Chamber to purchase some materials," Li Jiawang said to Adolf.

After speaking, Li Jiawang looked at Robert with an expectant gaze. As long as he agreed, his future development would be smoother and faster. He believed that with the support of the Starry Sky Chamber of Commerce providing resources, many of his plans could be implemented without any reservations.

He then said, "Thank you for the reminder, President. I wonder when we will be able to prepare the supplies?"

No problem, as long as the baron can afford the price, there is no limit to the amount of grain available, and it will be guaranteed to be delivered to your territory

Li Jiawang has come to understand that in this world, due to its vast area and extremely rich forest resources, people do not lack for firewood, and therefore coal and oil have not been discovered. Commoners use wood and some straw, while nobles and wealthy families use clean magic crystals and magic core resources