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Chapter 291: Your Territory Is Truly Unique
Chapter 291: Your Territory Is Truly Unique
"Your territory is truly unique," Hercules finally managed to say after a long pause.
Looking at the dense abyssal power, it was fortunate that these reinforcements were all 7th and 8th tier, otherwise, their survival would have been questionable.
"It's just a small price to pay. Landlord Era is a brutal game. To survive, you either cheat or go mad," Qin Muye calmly watched as the sprites tested the physical data of the three hundred-armed giants.
Hecate, standing beside him, felt a bit disgusted. After all, abyssal power was not something pleasant.
"Your territory seems to have a reflection beneath it?" Hecate asked.
"Indeed, the 45th layer of the Abyss. I haven't decided how to develop it yet, so for now, it can only be stored temporarily," Qin Muye was not surprised that Hecate could see the abyss beneath his floating city.
Hecate, after all, had dabbled in witchcraft and magic, which were both considered dark arts, so she had some knowledge in this area.
In the fairy tale world, witchcraft and magic were mostly dark arts, and only a few specific creatures or people could wield them properly.
"However, your territory is quite modernized, better than my palace," Hecate said with a touch of admiration.
Qin Muye replied slowly, "My territory is already a space-age society, so it naturally outshines your palace. After we return, I'll set it up for you; it's not a big problem."
In the Underworld of the fairy tale world, Qin Muye indeed had a factory where tortured souls in the Place of Suffering worked on production lines, creating various products that were then sold to the Titan clans or city-states. However, most of these products ended up with the Titan clans, with very few reaching the city-states unless they had connections.
Especially the main gods on Mount Olympus, who, through their relationship with Qin Muye, completely transformed the ancient Greek style into a modern one. With the inherent artistic sense of the Titan clans, the renovations naturally suited their aesthetic.
"I didn't expect you to have this hidden talent. What's the difference?" Hecate asked curiously.
She had lived for a long time and had a keen interest in new and interesting things, especially those that could bring her pleasure.
"There is a difference. Life is more convenient, and you can just shout out commands for many tasks," Qin Muye explained.
He had not obtained a powerful AI, but he had access to AI-related materials and had studied and researched them. After that, creating a functional but not overly intelligent AI was not too difficult, though the underlying data was quite extensive.
"That's it?"
"Of course not. You can try it out yourselves. For now, stay at the guesthouse. We can start once Briareus and the others' equipment is finished," Qin Muye answered.
Hercules looked eager. For him, this was quite novel.
Although his residence had some modern amenities, it was not as fully modernized as the palaces of Zeus, Apollo, and other main gods. Even just the electric lights and refrigerators were enough to make him quite happy.
As for other things, he had thought about them before, but given his lack of familiarity with Hades, Qin Muye, and others, he had not sought them out.
The items in his home were free gifts, and if he wanted more, he would have to pay for them.
However, this time, helping out would allow him to receive a set for free, and it clearly looked quite valuable.
"That's great. It will save me a lot of resources. Your factory's products are quite expensive, and even Hercules can't afford them. His wife, the Youth Goddess Hebe, complained to me for a long time about the luxurious renovations in Hera's palace, which cost a fortune," Hecate said with a teasing tone.
Though it seemed like a complaint, she was actually helping Qin Muye to win over Hercules, hinting that the modernization was extremely expensive.
"It's no problem. Though it's expensive, it's nothing compared to the favor you all are doing me. Even if I have to tighten my belt, I'll make sure each of you gets a set," Qin Muye said with a smile.
Hercules felt a bit embarrassed, thinking he seemed like an old-fashioned stick-in-the-mud.
But this was quite normal. Since these items were produced in limited quantities, even with a factory production line, Qin Muye couldn't really mass-produce them. He used a scarcity marketing strategy, aiming for a high-end market. Otherwise, if there were too many, their value would drop.
Selling items was less about the transaction and more about providing a service. After purchasing from his factory, customers received free on-site renovation and installation, along with free, permanent after-sales service and damage replacement.
Qin Muye wasn't in it for the business; he was building a network of relationships.
Negotiating trades with a group of 6th, 7th, and 8th tier deities was far less profitable than cultivating them as part of his network. Besides, the labor for these tasks was performed by the tortured souls from the Place of Suffering. These souls required no wages, no food, and no holidays, making the labor cost zero.
As for the material costs, they were sourced directly from the fairy tale world, not from Qin Muye's own resources. Thus, Qin Muye only provided the technology and guidance, making it a zero-cost venture with no risk of loss.
Moreover, these Titan deities, despite their complaints about the prices, didn't actually care much about the cost. Qin Muye himself was indifferent to the price, often giving discounts or even gifting items to those he considered close.
He felt that he hadn't yet built enough goodwill and was wary of any unforeseen issues. Otherwise, he could have invited all the main Titan deities, like Apollo and Athena, to help.
Of course, these main deities had been considering joining Qin Muye, especially Ares, the God of War, who was highly interested and had even offered to bring his army and many offspring to assist. However, Qin Muye had declined, preferring to keep his distance from the main deities, as he still harbored some caution.
Ares was not a good person. While bringing Ares might have solved the problem of the Great Mechanized Emperor and easily overpowered the entire Mage Dynasty server, Ares, as the God of War, excelled in leading armies, whereas Hercules, the God of Strength, was more individually powerful.
In terms of character, Qin Muye preferred Hercules, who could at least be considered a good person.
"Thank you very much, Dionysus. Hebe has always wanted a liquid crystal display that can play her favorite youth dramas. I wanted to buy it for her, but I didn't have enough resources," Hercules said with a touch of pleasure.
"Hercules, I have to warn you, the on-demand service is provided by the set-top box, not the display itself. I suspect you don't know how to use anything other than the electric lights, refrigerator, and water heater," Hecate said, exasperated.
"Well, I can also use the air conditioner. It's very cool when turned on, and when combined with well-chilled strong liquor, I don't feel the heat even if Helios's sun chariot passes over my head," Hercules said, somewhat embarrassed.
Helios was the Sun God, and Apollo was not the Sun God but the God of Art.
"I think you should watch fewer gladiatorial matches and spend more time on the internet. Otherwise, I don't want Hebe's husband to be a country bumpkin, making her a laughingstock when she goes out," Hecate said, somewhat exasperated. She reflected that enjoyment also had its levels, and Hercules's way of enjoying himself was outdated.
"..."
Hercules wanted to mention that he had once punched a hole through a computer screen in a fit of excitement, but he decided against it, as it wasn't a proud moment.
During their conversation, Qin Muye didn't interrupt but instead chatted with Cerberus, the three-headed hellhound. This massive creature was as big as a water buffalo, with each head having its own thoughts. Qin Muye asked them whether they preferred dog food or meat.
The three heads had different preferences: one liked dog food, another liked canned food, and the third wanted something vegetarian to balance the diet.
Qin Muye's custom-made dog food and canned food were not ordinary; they were specifically designed for Cerberus's taste and nervous system. While they might be unpalatable to humans, Cerberus enjoyed them immensely.
After all, if you were going to make someone work, you should at least provide them with good food and a comfortable environment. It wouldn't do to exploit them like the tortured souls from the Place of Suffering. He might need their help again in the future, so it was important to build a good relationship now.
(End of Chapter)
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