286: One quadrillion Galaxy Coins received

Galaxy Territory, the absolute center of power in the Galaxy.

The undisputed master of the Galaxy Territory was the violent organization led by the Galaxy Lord.

The Galaxy Lord and his disciples were the absolute leaders of the Galaxy Territory.

However, although they were the absolute power holders, they didn't need to manage the affairs within the Galaxy much, because other human-machine organizations managed on their behalf—the Galaxy Federation Administration Bureau.

“Director, Serpentarius is requesting to pay taxes early,” Flett said to Director Milton.

“Oh? That’s strange. These guys usually wish they could delay it for ten thousand years. Why are they paying so early this time?” As the director of the Galaxy Tax Bureau, Milton was always swamped whenever tax season approached.

He started as a small clerk and witnessed the busy times at the Galaxy Tax Bureau during every tax collection period.

“It is said that they chose to pay taxes early to express their gratitude for His Highness Lin Ye’s help,” Flett, who was in charge of Ophiuchus, naturally knew the usual circumstances.

Ophiuchus, which started with medicine, was a major taxpayer, with Serpentarius A District’s taxes accounting for 40% of Ophiuchus’s total. In particular, the Snake-Human Clan’s tax payments accounted for nearly one-third of the entire Ophiuchus.

One must know that Ophiuchus was one of the most prosperous constellations, which clearly showed the prosperity of the Snake-Human Clan.

However, their past payments were not honest. The large profits from medicine provided fertile ground for corruption, and wealth moved hearts. Which cadre could withstand such a test?

Therefore, every tax payment in the past was a protracted war against resistance.

“His Highness Lin Ye?” Milton knew Lin Ye, the most popular figure in the Galaxy in recent years.

Four-element Fusion! What an extraordinary talent! (Four-element Fusion had already been exposed during the challenge to the gods.) He even defeated a Faith God.

“Hurry up and get moving! Tell those lazy guys to get to work. If you delay His Highness Lin Ye’s matters, I’ll make you regret it,” Milton said. Lin Ye was a favored person in front of the Galaxy Lord, so he could not be neglected.

During this period, there was naturally a lot of chaos. Early tax payment, even with the Snake-Human Clan leader taking the lead, still caused many problems for other races. Even within the Snake-Human Clan, there were considerable issues.

It was too sudden. In the past, there was preparation for tax payment, and accounts were made early. Well, never mind if they were real or fake accounts, just tell me if they were ready or not?

Now, with sudden tax payment, many people had to scramble to fill the gaps, leading to a lot of chaos.

However, this also had an advantage: it didn't give those who evaded taxes time to prepare, making it much harder for them to cheat.

As a result, many rule-breakers were caught, which could be considered well-deserved punishment.

“What the heck? Why is tax payment so early this time?”

“It’s over, I haven’t filled the gap in my accounts yet.”

“Help, help! If you don’t save me, I’m going to Tilanqiao Prison!”

And people in other star systems also became nervous because of this. What’s going on? Why is it so early this time?

“It’s very strange, it wasn’t like this in the past.”

“Exactly, exactly! What’s wrong with Serpentarius A District? You weren’t like this before!”

But no matter how the outside world reacted, tax payment in Serpentarius A District proceeded in full swing.

The process was incredibly fast. In less than ten years, the tax payment was completed, and Lin Ye’s salary arrived—a whopping one quadrillion galaxy coins.

Lin Ye looked at the galaxy coins in his account, extremely excited. This huge sum of money was of immense help for the perfection of the Original Universe.

As a massive money pit, Lin Ye’s money might not even be enough for the Original Universe to spend.

Of course, he didn't feel bad spending it. He went all in, sweeping up all the four-element resources available on the market. In a world where great power was concentrated in one person, a miser would only become someone else’s fat prey.

“What’s going on? Why have the prices of earth, fire, wind, and water resources risen so much?” People who paid attention to the market noticed this strange phenomenon.

“It’s outrageous. These resources have huge outputs, and I haven’t heard of any production areas reducing their output. It seems like a capital magnate has entered the market to hoard them,” someone said.

This situation was not uncommon. Didn't capital rely on controlling the market to gain huge profits? The Galaxy had also seen several malicious market manipulation incidents in the past, and now this one was unclear.

One must know that the previous ones were all arrested, and all illegal gains and assets were confiscated.

“Quickly follow up! Let’s hoard some this time. There’s meat to eat when following the big boss.”

“Exactly, our small capital is inconspicuous. Appropriate hoarding won’t attract attention.” Faced with profit, no one could resist greed.

As a result, under the acquisition of various small capitals, the prices of four-element resources skyrocketed even further.

Lin Ye stopped after the prices rose a bit. The Original Universe needed a very long time to digest these resources, so there was no need to be taken advantage of.

The reason he acted early was to prevent supply from falling short when needed.

This wave had a good outcome for him: he released a message to the places producing four-element resources, asking them to increase production. Otherwise, with the Original Universe’s capacity, the four-element resources produced in the Galaxy in a short time would not be enough.

“This time, I acquired five trillion. Next time, I’ll continue.”

No one could have imagined that someone would buy four-element resources not to harvest the market, but for their own use…

The expenses of the Original Universe were one aspect; the remaining money couldn't just sit idle, so Lin Ye pondered how to handle it.

It couldn't be spent in a short time. He already had weapons and armor, and he wasn't lacking in other cultivation resources. Currently, there was no place in his cultivation that required money. But he also couldn't let the money sit there and gather dust.

Therefore, Lin Ye decided to invest.

Once you enter the stock market, it’s like a deep sea; one morning, you’re back to square one. Stocks, of course, existed in the Galaxy and were the primary investment choice for many people.

But Lin Ye knew his limitations. He wasn't a financial genius, and even if a real financial genius helped him manage his finances, he wouldn't feel at ease. He had seen many cases of people absconding with funds in his previous life.

Investing in physical industries? He wasn't afraid of second generations being lazy and not striving for progress; he was afraid of second generations being too ambitious and wanting to progress too much. Investing everywhere, losing money every time, and squandering the family fortune completely. Investment and gambling were untouchable red lines.

Lin Ye considered his advantage—his strength.

His strength was incomparably powerful, unmatched in the entire Galaxy, almost like a broken record.

“Should I open a martial arts school?” A thought emerged.

Lin Ye was moved. Opening a martial arts school, teaching and imparting knowledge, and spreading one’s fame far and wide was almost every Martial Artist’s dream. It was second only to reaching the pinnacle and pursuing the peak of strength.

Lin Ye previously lacked the financial resources and time to open a martial arts school. But now, he had no shortage of money or time. With financial resources, strength, and time, he had the foundation to create a martial arts school.

Thus, this thought, like a wildfire, grew stronger and stronger in his mind.

“I’ll do it,” Lin Ye decided resolutely.