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Chapter 457: Dragon Nation's Rules!
Chapter 457: Dragon Nation's Rules!
Where can I get money?
This is one of the most universal questions in any society.
Previously, Su Ping thought that he would never have to worry about this problem again.
But unexpectedly, after all the twists and turns, the question of how to make money has once again become a troublesome issue for him.
Why is there no cash reward for this youth competition? Wouldn't a reward of billions or tens of billions solve everything?
If others heard these thoughts, they might be tempted to hit him with a brick.
The top ten imperial-rank pet beast cubs are already beyond the measure of money.
Not to mention the dragon pets and other rewards for the top five.
In this world, these are things that money can't buy, and their value is not measured by wealth.
Rubbing his cheeks, Su Ping sat in Old Guan's office deep in thought.
Selling pet beasts is obviously out of the question; it's like drinking poison to quench thirst. Moreover, low-level pet beasts aren't worth much when sold, and he wouldn't sell high-level ones either.
What about selling resources?
Due to the various traits in his Beastmaster's Domain, it seems that quite a few resources have indeed grown there.
Just a couple of days ago, the first sovereign-rank growth resource had appeared in a short time.
However, even if he were to harvest all the resources from his Beastmaster's Domain, it still seems difficult to solve the financial problems of the Heart of Ten Thousand Souls in a short time.
Moreover, with the numerous resources in his Beastmaster's Domain, there's a possibility that imperial-rank or even holy spirit-rank resources could grow within a not-too-long period.
It feels like a waste to start harvesting now. Should he create a cyclic funding income or a substantial sum to solve the issue? Otherwise, simply selling some low-level or even mid to high-level resources doesn't seem to provide a substantial solution.
Thinking of this, Su Ping sighed again.
It seems he really has to continue serving customers?
The problem is, even if Su Ping uses his time to cultivate customers' pet beasts, many valuable cultivations take a long time.
Take the cultivation of the Heart of the Sun as an example.
After pondering for a while, Su Ping couldn't find a quick solution to his predicament.
Even if he found Dong Muchun, he could guess some of the methods the latter might suggest.
They are all in the realm of commercial manipulation.
Including equity investment, selling patent rights, and more.
Although Su Ping is indeed short of money, he hasn't reached the point of selling his possessions.
As for equity investment, that's even more impossible.
Besides that, the only other option is to take out another bank loan. Aside from anything else, his reputation isn't as good as what Supervisor Guan said.
In fact, Su Ping believes that if he personally goes, he can get a substantial loan.
Moreover, the deed to the Heart of Ten Thousand Souls that he now holds is enough to secure another loan.
However, loans need to be repaid, and he doesn't want others to say that he's taking advantage of his current status to amass wealth.
So, he's thinking if there are any other solutions.
Thus, Su Ping sat there for half an hour, then picked up the phone. As the saying goes, if you don't know, ask.
He always adheres to the principle of never being ashamed to ask.
And since he rarely asks, when he does, he asks the most capable and impressive person.
So, Su Ping picked up the special satellite phone and dialed a unique number.
After three rings, a faint yet excited voice came from the other end: "Hello, is this Su Ping? What's the matter? I heard that you've been making quite a stir these past few days? The Spirit Dragon King specifically told me about it. The fantasy manifestation, a special spiritual skill, can actually be cultivated on other pet beasts. That's truly remarkable.
By the way, how's the situation with the external incarnation and the Water Sovereign?"
That's right.
Su Ping directly called Holy Dragon Legend.
"Thank you for your praise. I've already contacted the external incarnation and the Water Sovereign, and I have some leads. But that's not why I'm calling you this time. I have a matter I'd like to consult with you!"
"Oh? Go ahead. Is it about the meditation speed after advancing to the Sovereign Rank? I mentioned it to you before. After reaching the Sovereign Rank, Beastmasters require high meditation talent. Since you don't have a meditation technique, I heard that Old Torch has some. You can try a few..."
The voice on the other end started talking to himself.
Su Ping's eyelid twitched. He was about to hear about meditation techniques, but before he could finish, the voice on the phone interrupted.
Su Ping decisively cut off the other's monologue:
"Sir, it's like this. As you know, regarding my family's situation, I've been thinking of preparing more habitats for pet beasts to ensure sufficient space for future pet beast cultivation.
But, alas, I am not well-versed in this area, and I'm not sure how to quickly make money in this regard."
Even the person on the other end of the line, despite having the rare opportunity to speak freely, fell silent after hearing Su Ping's question.
It was clear that even in his dreams, he never imagined that Su Ping would call him out of the blue with such a trivial matter.
Indeed, a trivial matter.
Money is the lifeblood of society.
But it also depends on who you're dealing with.
How to make money is a question that even the two provincial presidents might hesitate to answer, as it could be seen as testing the other's integrity. In certain situations, it could have undesirable consequences.
However, when this question was asked of the person on the phone, even with his vast experience and having weathered many storms, he was momentarily speechless. He opened his mouth but couldn't think of how to respond to Su Ping's question.
A full half-minute passed.
Finally, the person on the other end of the line spoke up:
"Su Ping..."
He opened his mouth but wasn't sure how to continue.
It was only at this moment that Su Ping truly felt like a genius Beastmaster of his age in the other's eyes.
Not because he was helpless, but because he had too many options.
So many that he didn't know where to start.
The genius Beastmaster from Ximo Province, who had risen to become the Holy Dragon Sovereign and was considered the most powerful Beastmaster in human history, had seen it all.
His experience and insight were unparalleled.
Considering Su Ping's status and influence on the finances of various associations, especially the Beastmaster Association, the financial powerhouse, he could achieve things with a single word that others couldn't accomplish with countless efforts, resources, and money.
Although it often defied the rules, it was precisely these rule-breaking actions that led to substantial profits.
Not to mention the many opportunities he now had, like the distribution of low-level Companion Beasts after the education reform, where he could allocate and distribute them to his advantage.
With just a few words, money was merely a number in the exchange.
But could he say this? Could he teach Su Ping this way?
So, after opening his mouth, the Holy Dragon Legend changed his tone:
"You already have a company responsible for mass production and breeding results. I can't teach you much in this regard, but remember, don't focus too much on this aspect of research. And be careful not to associate yourself with the Golden Heart."
"Golden Heart?"
Su Ping paused, the name sounded familiar.
Not because of the naming style, but he seemed to have heard it somewhere before.
"Yes, it's a special financial organization on Bluesphere, primarily focused on banking and securities. They aim to control the discourse of Bluesphere through a financial network and have significant influence over small human Beastmaster nations.
Even within the country, many companies have joined them. Be careful not to involve your company with them."
The Holy Dragon Legend's tone gradually became indifferent, as if he were talking about an insignificant organization rather than a force that influenced the entire Bluesphere.
Su Ping had no interest in the Golden Heart.
But undoubtedly, he needed money now.
This work is organized by Liushujiu Book Bar.
The person on the phone seemed to understand Su Ping's intention and, after a pause, scolded:
"As for money, Dragon Country has its rules. You should know that everything must be done within the rules, right?"
Then, surprisingly, he hung up the phone.
Hearing the dial tone, Su Ping sighed helplessly.
What does it mean when they say money makes the world go round?
He now truly understood.
But it made sense; the person on the phone usually stayed away from financial matters. He was asking the wrong person.
Since that was the case, if he still had no solution, he could only temporarily halt the expansion of the Heart of Ten Thousand Souls.
Regardless, he needed to prepare the next month's wages for the Heart of Ten Thousand Souls.
With this in mind, Su Ping picked up the phone again and called his vault.
"What are your instructions, Young Master Su?"
Hearing Dong Muchun's voice on the phone, Su Ping said:
"How much dividend is left for Pingyun?"
"You want money again? Young Master Su, Pingyun also needs to develop! You can't always focus on your own affairs and neglect Pingyun's development. I still need to expand Pingyun's production capacity. Didn't you say that the output of mechanical cores is about to undergo a revolution? We should seize the market first!
I'm telling you, this time, no matter what you say, Pingyun will not use its development funds to fill your bottomless pit.
Dong Muchun began the conversation with an air of authority.
Su Ping, feeling a bit embarrassed, scratched his head.
He had rarely encountered such a situation, but the financial authority was indeed in the other party's hands. He could only negotiate politely, "How about this, give me 10 million, just 10 million, nothing more. I need it for this month's turnover and next month's wages!"
On the other phone, Dong Muchun could be heard sighing deeply.
Then he spoke, "Alright, listen up. I'll give you 1,000,000, Su Ping. Pingyun is in a rapid development phase. Even if you don't care, to ensure it becomes an even bigger cash cow in the future, you should at least pay some attention, right?"
This made Su Ping feel a bit guilty, so Su Boss patted his chest and assured, "Don't worry, I won't ask for money from you for the next six months! This is the last time!"
"Okay, you said it. I'll transfer the money to you shortly."
With a confirmed answer, Su Ping finally hung up the phone.
Then, he saw Guan Qianshan's gaze:
"Xiao Ping, this 1,000,000 is not enough..."
Su Ping waved his hand:
"Alright, let's use it for now. I'll think of another way!"
Guan Qianshan thought for a moment and continued, "Su Ping, the Ten Thousand Souls Codex can't keep burning money like this. Regardless of anything else, we should at least maintain a relative balance between income and expenditure in the future. Like now, all the Companion Beast habitats, except for the Water Heart and the Wood Heart used for breeding, are almost all losing money. In the future..."
Su Ping was well aware of this:
"I'll think of a solution when I have time. Let's get through this immediate hurdle first."
Guan Qianshan looked at Su Ping and shook his head helplessly.
In fact, at his age, he was also aware of Su Ping's influence and capabilities.
However, his thoughts were similar yet different from Lord Dragon Saint's. The reason Old Guan didn't bring up these matters was that he knew Su Ping also disliked these shady dealings involving wealth and power.
Moreover, he didn't want the stench of worldly materialism to affect this young man he had watched grow up, now a master breeder genius of Bluesphere.
After all, even if it weren't for the current Ten Thousand Souls Codex, even if there were ten more, they wouldn't be as important as Su Ping alone.
It was precisely because of this thought that Old Guan not only didn't rely on Su Ping but also became more cautious during this period.
He never said what he shouldn't, and never agreed to what he shouldn't.
It was also because of this that money indeed became a problem blocking the Ten Thousand Souls Codex and Su Ping.
However, just as the two of them, big and small, sat on the sofa with furrowed brows, a phone call suddenly made Su Ping snap back to attention.
Su Ping, feeling bored, took out his phone and was surprised to see who it was.
It was someone he rarely contacted.
None other than the president of the Mechanic Association, Wu Kuang, the Mad Saint.
Why was he calling? Nevertheless, as a senior, Su Ping adjusted his mood and quickly answered the call:
"Senior Wu, hello. Is there something I can help with?"
On the phone, the voice of the Mad Saint, a unique half-human, half-electronic being, resonated:
"Master Su, according to the Grand Master's instructions, you are now working with me!"
"Huh?"
Su Ping was taken aback, "What do you mean, Senior?"
Wu Kuang's voice continued, "Didn't the Grand Master tell you? Dragon Nation recently established a special task force to investigate and oversee illegal businesses within Dragon Nation that have joined the overseas organization 'Golden Heart'.
The Silver Bearer Bureau, as it's called, was just established. So, the Grand Master has specially assigned me to act as its director and leader of the special task force, with the authority to investigate suspected businesses in Dragon Nation.
The Grand Master just told me that you are the deputy leader of our team. Your role is to identify these suspected businesses in terms of breeding and you have the authority to act independently, choosing whether to participate in group activities.
Coincidentally, this time, there are suspected businesses in Jianghai associated with 'Golden Heart' that I need to investigate. I'll be going to Linzhou in the next few days. Would you be willing to join me, Master Su? These businesses have a significant impact on Dragon Nation's security, and their harm is insidious and silent. I hope you can help me, as these businesses involve Companion Beast breeding, which I have difficulty assessing."
Su Ping blinked.
He once again thought of what the other person had said,
Dragon Nation indeed had its rules.
So, he decisively replied, "For such traitorous businesses, I'm more than willing to help!"
(End of Chapter)
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