26: Chapter 26 Lin Xiao's Proposal

"Rebuild the Jinshi Chamber of Commerce?"

A few question marks floated above Lin Xiao's head. What did that mean?

"The Jinshi Chamber of Commerce in the First Source Sea was destroyed?"

Limited by his background, Lin Xiao knew very little about news from the upper echelons, so he was completely bewildered by what he heard.

"Things have reached this point, so I won't hide it anymore..."

Jin Ruxuan began to speak the truth. Through his explanation, Lin Xiao quickly understood what was actually going on.

As a major power, the Jinshi Chamber of Commerce existed not only in the First Source Sea but also in the Second Source Sea and the Third Source Sea. Their business was not limited to within the Human Race; they also traded with other friendly and neutral alien races to exchange goods.

However, such a commercial Alliance that controlled endless wealth was also the easiest to be coveted.

There was no telling how many War Lords had their eyes on them.

With the Human Race backing them, those friendly and neutral alien races might not dare to act rashly, but those alien races that were hostile to the Human Race had no such scruples.

The Jinshi Chamber of Commerce in the First Source Sea had been invaded more times than could be counted.

To resist external enemies, in addition to strengthening their own defenses and arming their territories to the teeth, the commercial Alliance also signed Alliances with powerful War Lords, seeking help from them whenever their territories fell into crisis.

Some commercial Alliances also chose to conduct Fusion on the territories of their member commercial lords to avoid being defeated one by one.

The Jinshi Chamber of Commerce used to be like this.

They stood firm in the First Source Sea, blocking countless greedy gazes and claws.

However, just last year, the Jinshi Chamber of Commerce in the First Source Sea suffered a large-scale invasion. Their fused super-territory was in jeopardy, and what was even worse, a traitor appeared within their Ranks, delivering a vicious backstab at a critical moment, leading to the destruction of the territory.

All the commercial lords belonging to the Jinshi Chamber of Commerce were wiped out.

Jin Ruxuan was tasked with a mission at a critical moment, wanting to rebuild the Jinshi Chamber of Commerce in the First Source Sea. If it weren't for this, Lin Xiao wouldn't have been able to get in touch with this Prodigy from a major power so easily.

Lin Xiao gasped upon hearing this.

Although Jin Ruxuan did not reveal too much, the fact that even a major power like the Jinshi Chamber of Commerce had fallen showed that the situation of the Human Race in the First Source Sea was not good.

It was no wonder that the municipal governments across the Main World would offer the generous condition of giving everyone a Fine-grade item.

"If you're talking about signing an Alliance, I'm afraid that won't work."

After pondering for a moment, Lin Xiao gave his reply.

"Sigh, the difficulty of rebuilding the Jinshi Chamber of Commerce is indeed too great." Seeing Lin Xiao's message, Jin Ruxuan's heart sank immediately.

Starting over—how easy was that to say?

Those alien lords who destroyed the Jinshi Chamber of Commerce would not just watch him rebuild the Jinshi Chamber of Commerce.

Signing a contract with him was equivalent to going up against those top-tier, veteran Level 3 lords in the First Source Sea.

Even Wei Xuanqi and Yun Zhiyue did not sign an Alliance with him, only saying they needed to consider it carefully.

Lin Xiao, presumably, was the same.

"The time I spend in the First Source Sea will not be very long."

At this moment, Lin Xiao stated his reason.

Indeed, for him, doing his best to obtain the best rewards the System gave to First-Generation Lords was the most important thing; everything else had to take a backseat.

After the Seven-Day Assessment, there were the two big prizes: the first-month ranking rewards and the year-end final rewards.

There was only one chance, and the time was limited to only one year.

During this year, Lin Xiao would not stop for any reason; he would go all out to upgrade his territory Rank and improve his territory's strength.

Once he upgraded his territory to Level 4, he would automatically leave the First Source Sea and enter the Second Source Sea.

This time would not be very long.

But Jin Ruxuan wanted to rebuild the Jinshi Chamber of Commerce, and it was unknown how long that would take; Lin Xiao could not stop to wait for him.

By the time he reached the Second Source Sea, even if he had signed an Alliance with Jin Ruxuan, what meaning would it have?

Being in different Source Seas, they wouldn't be able to provide support anyway.

Jin Ruxuan: "???"

"The time spent in the First Source Sea will not be very long," what does that mean?

Even though he was knowledgeable and experienced, he was stunned when he saw Lin Xiao's words.

When he came to his senses, his first reaction was that Lin Xiao must be crazy...

Lords like them could not stay in the First Source Sea forever, hogging the newbie village.

Once the territory Rank rose to Level 4, one would automatically enter the Second Source Sea. Secondly, if the time spent in the First Source Sea reached one hundred years, regardless of what level your territory was, you would be forcibly kicked into the Second Source Sea.

The vast majority of lords cherished their time in the First Source Sea immensely, saving up their strength and foundation as much as possible until they could no longer delay, only then heading to the Second Source Sea.

After all, if one could reign supreme in the First Source Sea, who would want to go to the Second Source Sea to get abused?

Even Wei Xuanqi and the others, with the support of major powers and extremely fast growth rates, would generally wait until several years later, when their foundations were extremely deep, before going to the Second Source Sea.

However, the meaning in Lin Xiao's words clearly could not be a few years...

Just as Jin Ruxuan was stunned, Lin Xiao's message continued to arrive.

"How about this, forget about signing an Alliance. I won't be staying in the First Source Sea for long, so signing it would just be cheating you."

"We can sign a new contract. I promise that before I leave the First Source Sea, I will help you clear the obstacles to rebuilding the Jinshi Chamber of Commerce, and you will support me with all your might. How about that?"

Seeing Lin Xiao's words, Jin Ruxuan hesitated.

He instinctively wanted to disbelieve it.

Clearing the obstacles to rebuilding the Jinshi Chamber of Commerce.

Those obstacles were all veteran Level 3 lords of alien races; compared to new lords like them, their foundations and strength were like heaven and earth.

"I find it hard to believe, and even harder to convince others."

Jin Ruxuan said helplessly.

"Hehe, why not give it a try?" Lin Xiao chuckled. "We don't need to do it all in one step. Just like before, you can watch my performance, and then invest step by step."

"However, during this Seven-Day Assessment, I need you to support me with all your might."

Upon hearing this, Jin Ruxuan's mind immediately became active.

If it was investing based on performance, he could control the risk within an acceptable range.

As for supporting with all his might during the Seven-Day Assessment, that was nothing.

During these seven days, they were cut off from the outside world. Although Jin Ruxuan was from a major power, the resources he held in his hands were also limited.

After all, even the blueprint for the Wind Shadow Archer barracks was something he had bought on credit, which he would only be able to pay back after returning to the Main World.

Even if he lost the bet, he could afford to lose.

"Yeah, why not give it a try?" Jin Ruxuan thought to himself.

The difficulty of rebuilding the Jinshi Chamber of Commerce was too great; every possibility should be seized.

"I agree."

...

Lin Xiao and Jin Ruxuan quickly signed the contract, agreeing on each other's obligations, rights, and responsibilities.

"Old Jin, give me a hundred or eighty territory expansion cards to start with."

"And various special building blueprints, as well as their construction Materials, the more the better."

Since it was agreed that he would support him with all his might during the Seven-Day Assessment, Lin Xiao didn't stand on ceremony with Jin Ruxuan and directly asked for them.