Chapter 210: Making a Killing
Chapter 210: Making a Killing
At the Jiangbei Cultivation Center, the project leader had just delivered the relevant experimental data when Jiangbei Feng discovered that the Jiangnan Governor's Mansion had stockpiled a large amount of Ironclad Ox Milk.
The truth was now laid bare before Jiangbei Feng and his team.
It was evident that the secret behind Lu Wu's seemingly unbeatable hand had been exposed and was now within their grasp.
At this moment, Lin Huai issued his first command.
"Quickly, sweep the market! Gather every last drop of Ironclad Ox Milk available!"
As the head of the Jiangbei Cultivation Center, Lin Huai was more aware than anyone of the value of the cultivation program they had developed.
With a mere 800 points, they could elevate a Black Iron or even a common-grade Boneless Wild Pig to the Bronze level.
What did this imply? It meant that the cultivation costs for Boneless Wild Pigs would be reduced by more than half.
A massive business opportunity was right before their eyes.
Once this news broke, the Boneless Pig Broth would become the hottest cultivation program, Boneless Wild Pigs would be the most sought-after Summoned Beasts, and Ironclad Ox Milk, as the core material, would become the best-selling resource.
The stockpiling of Ironclad Ox Milk by the Jiangnan Governor's Mansion was clearly in preparation for seizing this opportunity to make a fortune.
Now that Jiangbei had discovered this, how could they possibly miss such a golden opportunity to get rich?
Under Lin Huai's instruction, Jiangbei immediately joined the market sweep.
The Summoner's market was highly sensitive.
Jiangbei's entry caused the price of Ironclad Ox Milk, a relatively non-scarce resource, to skyrocket, increasing by thirty percent in a short time.
However, Jiangbei was unconcerned about the price surge. Even if it doubled or tripled, they were willing to spend the money.
Due to the limited production of Ironclad Ox Milk, controlling the market was easy with sufficient investment. As the core material for the Boneless Pig Broth, monopolizing it would ensure profitability, no matter the initial cost.
As soon as Jiangbei started their sweep, Lu Wu was immediately notified.
But he pretended not to know, intentionally letting Zhang Wentao make the announcement, stating that the core secret of the Boneless Pig Broth cultivation program would be revealed at 8:00 PM the following day.
He further claimed that this secret would significantly impact the cultivation of Boneless Wild Pigs.
When Jiangnan made this announcement, everyone on the Jiangbei side laughed.
"I can't help but laugh at his confident and determined expression. This kid probably never imagined that we've already seen through his trump card."
Shi Ying was clearly the happiest among them.
When Lu Wu initially mentioned an optimized version and a core secret, Shi Ying was a bit anxious.
However, soon after Jiangnan's announcement, Shi Ying obtained the optimized version of the program and learned the so-called core secret.
With this, Shi Ying's worries were put to rest.
He even felt lighthearted enough to tease Lu Wu.
Jiangbei Feng, standing beside Shi Ying, shared a similar sentiment but with a more satisfied feeling.
"After losing to Lu Wu last time, we can finally see him make a fool of himself!
I can't wait to see his expression when the time comes."
The people from Jiangbei were particularly mischievous, as they already possessed the optimized version and the secret but deliberately withheld it.
They held back, primarily to embarrass Lu Wu to the fullest extent and also to stockpile related resources.
Since Lu Wu had publicly announced the 8:00 PM deadline for the revelation, it was impossible to change the schedule.
So, they waited.
Not only was it a way to maximize Lu Wu's embarrassment, but it was also a strategy to hoard the necessary resources.
They continued this tactic until 6:00 PM the next day, just two hours before Lu Wu's planned announcement, when Jiangbei finally optimized the Boneless Pig Broth."
Moreover, they optimized it without making a sound, ensuring Lu Wu wouldn't notice. We wanted him to go on stage, talk for a while, and then we'd reveal our optimized version to embarrass him."
However, their plan didn't go as intended.
At 8:00 PM, Jiangnan University posted an update, postponing the event by five days.
This development left the Jiangbei side feeling somewhat disappointed.
"It seems they've realized that we've uncovered their secret."
Not being able to witness Lu Wu's embarrassment, Jiangbei Feng felt a bit let down, but he didn't dwell on it.
"You're not showing up, huh? Postponing by five days?
Fine, we'll make our move first. I'd like to see what you have to say in five days."
Jiangbei quickly took action, responding to the plagiarism incident for the first time.
Instead of making an online statement like Jiangnan, they brought in a reporter and formally, officially responded to the matter.
Shi Ying, in charge of the situation, stepped forward.
Regarding the plagiarism accusation, Shi Ying responded, "Concerning the recent allegation by the adopted son of the Jiangnan Governor and Jiangnan University's special admission student, Lu Wu, accusing us, the Jiangbei Cultivation Center, of plagiarizing his cultivation program, I hereby provide an official response.
First, I invite all colleagues to examine some evidence..."
Shi Ying began by emphasizing Lu Wu's status as the adopted son of the Jiangnan Governor, then presented the so-called evidence, proving that they had received a similar cultivation program a month before Lu Wu submitted his.
"As you can see, Lu Wu's proposal was submitted over half a month later than the other candidate's," Shi Ying began, his tone carrying a hint of smugness. "Despite the striking similarity of 95% between the two proposals, we cannot solely rely on this fact to accuse the other cultivator of plagiarism. After all, Lu Wu was busy with the High School League during that period, which might explain the delay in his submission."
Shi Ying paused, a smirk forming on his face. "It's worth mentioning that Lu Wu is also the champion of the Jiangnan High School League. In just one year, Lu Wu transformed from an average student into a well-rounded individual, excelling in both academics and sports. Additionally, he independently developed cutting-edge breeding programs for three types of summoned beasts: Goblins, Little Skeletons, and Boneless Wild Pigs. His talent is truly awe-inspiring."
Indeed, Shi Ying's condescending attitude rivaled that of Lu Wu himself. If anything, he was even more annoying.
However, Shi Ying knew better than to push his luck too far. He quickly shifted the topic back to the main point and dropped the final bombshell.
"After thorough investigation, we at Jiangbei have confirmed that the author of the 'Boneless Pig Broth' did not plagiarize Lu Wu's work. Just yesterday, this cultivator optimized the 'Boneless Pig Broth,' reducing the required points to a mere 800. With this new method, an ordinary Boneless Wild Pig can be bred to Bronze quality."
At this point, the response from Jiangbei transformed into a full-fledged product launch event. Journalists, initially focused on the plagiarism scandal, now had their attention captured by the incredible claim of transforming an ordinary beast into a Bronze-quality one with just 800 points.
As soon as the press conference concluded, various media outlets began their coverage. While the general public remained unconcerned, summoners who specialized in Boneless Wild Pigs were immediately drawn to the optimized breeding program.
For Jiangbei, it was time to reap the rewards.
In the Jiangbei office, Shi Ying excitedly reported to Lin Huai, "In just one day, we sold over 1,000 copies of the optimized 'Boneless Pig Broth' breeding program, earning us more than 10,000 points. And that's just the beginning. We also sold 300 sets of related materials in a single day, each priced at 800 points, yielding a profit of 255 points per set."
Shi Ying felt his blood boil as he recited these figures. He knew he was on the cusp of a significant windfall.
And this was just the first day. Once the cultivators verified the program's authenticity, sales would skyrocket. After all, Boneless Wild Pigs were relatively common summoned beasts, and with such an affordable and effective breeding method, many cultivators with limited resources would jump at the opportunity.
Shi Ying's predictions proved accurate. On the second day, they sold over 3,000 copies of the breeding program and 1,500 sets of materials. By the third day, sales figures soared to 8,000 copies of the program and 4,500 sets of materials.
In just three days, the Jiangbei Breeding Center generated over one million points in revenue. They even received a bulk order from the local military, who purchased 1,500 sets, and other provinces' militaries were also expressing interest in their program.
Lin Huai couldn't believe his luck. He had only intended to teach Lu Wu a lesson, yet this unexpected windfall left him elated.
The only person who might not share his joy was North Jiang Wind. Lin Huai had promised to help him repay his debt of 50,000, but with the military orders and some outstanding payments, along with the recent purchase of the Ironclad Ox Herd, the Jiangbei center was facing a temporary cash flow issue. As a result, they couldn't fulfill their promise to North Jiang Wind.
Understandably, North Jiang Wind was disappointed. Fortunately, Lin Huai didn't completely renege on his promise; he merely requested a short extension. He even personally negotiated with the Intranet, offering interest to postpone the repayment date by fifteen days.
With this matter settled, North Jiang Wind could now focus on dealing with Lu Wu.
Yes, despite Lu Wu's contribution to Jiangbei's million-point revenue, they still had unfinished business with him. North Jiang Wind's plan was not yet complete.
Five days had passed since Lu Wu's request for an extension, and Lu Wu, true to his word, did not seek another delay. Instead, he chose to live-stream from his family's breeding room.
Lu Wu had waited five days.
He had endured five days, and it was time for Jiangbei to pay the price, blood and all.
...
Feeling dizzy, he forced himself to finish this chapter.
(End of Chapter)
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