248: “Teach a man to fish”

Chapter 248: "Teaching How to Fish"

"Please wait a moment. I'll go ask what's suitable for you and customize something specifically for you," Ran Quan said to Zhu Wenyan. "Oh, right! Do you want a one-step solution, or do you prefer to rely on yourselves as much as possible?

Hmm... I mean, do you want to give a fish or teach how to fish?"

Zhu Wenyan understood Ran Quan's words, naturally: "I understand what you mean, Big Boss. I lean more towards teaching how to fish. After all, for an imperial dynasty, a nation, self-reliance and possessing its own strength are the best and healthiest ways to develop. Moreover, I don't want to always rely on the support from your world, Big Boss.

If possible, I'd prefer to form a cooperative relationship with you, Big Boss, rather than a buyer-seller relationship."

Ran Quan smiled upon hearing Zhu Wenyan's words: "Indeed! We in the Cross-World Group are all one family. Although I also want to earn more source points, I know that win-win cooperation is the best. I also hope you can grow, unify your world, and use the resources of an entire world to exchange for greater benefits and better development!"

"Mm!" Zhu Wenyan nodded, a slight smile on his face as he listened to Ran Quan. It seemed the relationships within this Cross-World Group were quite friendly and positive, and the big bosses were very kind.

He could sense Ran Quan's sincerity.

Ran Quan was indeed like that. Although he wanted to make money and 'harvest leeks,' these things had preconditions.

This was also the 'unspoken rule' that everyone in the Cross-World Group had always followed, and it was for future development.

Win-win cooperation—this Cross-World Group was, in essence, everyone's backing, background, and network.

It was also a pure land, and everyone would voluntarily maintain this pure land.

Moreover, Ran Quan himself was a 'beneficiary' of this pure land. Not to mention distant matters, speaking of recent events, his own world had just been 'saved.'

"Alright, then I'll go ask." Ran Quan then 'went offline' and directly sent a message to his specially established 'Celestial Realms Affairs Processing Think Tank' (the name he chose).

He explained the situation.

With an entire team helping, a plan was produced for him in less than ten minutes.

Given their smelting technology, they 'retro-engineered' it to create a steelmaking technology suitable for the Great Yong Dynasty's current level of technology, roughly ten to twenty years ahead, and could provide a large amount of raw materials for steelmaking.

The pricing was not mentioned, as these would all be determined by the Cross-World Group.

Alternatively, they could barter.

However, for now, the Great Yong Dynasty did not yet possess the 'goods' they needed.

Let's wait until the Great Yong Dynasty develops further; for now, the focus is on earning source points.

And as for the source points Ran Quan earned, because of his world's contribution, he naturally wouldn't monopolize all of them.

Instead, he could allow the Three Great Technologies to exchange for some 'rare materials' through the system, such as extremely rare 'Star Sand,' 'Morning Steel,' etc., used for manufacturing top-tier technology, which are almost impossible to mass-produce.

Or some research materials, etc., all things that the Three Great Technologies needed.

Besides steelmaking technology and raw material supply, there were also improvements in agricultural machinery, crop seed Improvements, and so on.

These were all 'teaching how to fish' methods. The first batch would be provided, and then the rest would be left for the Great Yong Dynasty to develop on its own.

"How do you feel about these? Should we proceed with this transaction first?" Ran Quan asked Zhu Wenyan. He presented these items to Zhu Wenyan as an 'exclusive transaction,' which was a 'private transaction.' This type would not be listed on the storefront; it was a one-time deal.

The Cross-World Group's listing of goods not only allowed listing on the storefront but also permitted such 'private transactions,' also known as one-time transactions.

At the same time, regardless of the transaction method, 'taxes' had to be paid. Furthermore, listed goods were not just tangible products. For example, Yi Xin's 'customized suitable cultivation techniques' could also be listed, but the price would be based on the 'actual' output.

The price was fluid, and if it was too poor, it would even be 'free.'

In other words, conceptual goods were also acceptable, equivalent to a contract, a transaction contract.

For example, if a customized suitable cultivation technique did not meet standards, it would be free.

If it was stated: 'customized Heaven-grade cultivation technique' (an analogy), and the output did not meet standards, then not only would it be free, but compensation would also be deducted.

That is, if no specific range was defined, the maximum penalty for not meeting standards would be free. However, if a specific range was defined and you did not meet standards, then compensation would be provided.

Moreover, the Cross-World Group was 'intelligent.' If you intentionally dragged things out, you'd better be careful.

In short, there would be no loopholes or unfairness. If there were, they would certainly be fixed and modified immediately.

"No problem!" Zhu Wenyan immediately agreed upon hearing Ran Quan's words.

Then Ran Quan placed these conditions on the transaction shelf.

The Cross-World Group's pricing was: 150,000 source points.

Zhu Wenyan was startled, it seemed to exceed the source points he held! He quickly glanced at it. Oh, for some reason, his source points had increased to 160,000, enough to buy!

Zhu Wenyan immediately chose to purchase.

Then, with a whoosh, his source points instantly dwindled to 10,000.

The exact transaction content was: steelmaking technology surpassing the Great Yong Dynasty by ten to twenty years, along with (1000 tons) of raw materials, agricultural technology and facilities ten years ahead, and over 10 types of improved crops.

The more a power surpassed its 'own world,' the higher the source point requirement.

The same items required different source points for different people. Of course, there would also be a 'minimum price.' This was the inherent value of the 'item' itself.

Of course, for the system, it certainly wouldn't be 'realistic,' but everything was already set, at most multiplied by N times. It's about earning source points! No shame in that!

But rest assured, all you 'leeks'! What's already set generally won't be changed arbitrarily. After all, when you're out there, you have to be trustworthy!

"Thank you, Big Boss!" Zhu Wenyan said to Ran Quan, suppressing his excitement.

"No problem, mutual benefit, win-win," Ran Quan said with a smile. "Alright, let me know if you need anything else in the future."

"No problem!" Zhu Wenyan nodded excitedly.

Ran Quan and Zhu Wenyan both knew that they would likely have opportunities for long-term cooperation.

After all, for now, among the entire Cross-World Group, their two worlds were the most suitable for 'long-term cooperation.'

The others were all various cultivation, fantasy, and individual-oriented types.

Lin Ze's world, however, was quite special.

With the activation of the storefront function and the associated 'private transaction' function, everyone would more or less engage in private transactions.

Or if they needed any help, they would call out in the group.

Those capable would naturally help.

I need, you provide, I give compensation, you give me what I need.

Fair, reasonable, convenient, fast, and extremely comfortable.

The atmosphere in the group became even more 'peaceful' and 'comfortable,' very harmonious and friendly.

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