165: Chapter 165 Might Makes the Best of It All: A Transaction Worth 100,000.

She originally wanted to use this intelligence to gain some favor with Xu Xuan.

But the Elf Queen Lilith never expected that Xu Xuan had already prepared for it.

That was only natural.

If Xu Xuan hadn't been prepared, would he have dared to leave his territory at a time like this to trade with the elves?

He picked up his teacup and took a sip, savoring the unique fragrance, fresh taste, and distinct sweet aftertaste of the elven tea.

In the images before Xu Xuan, the Giant Race and the Zerg were being bombarded by the Floating Island.

Ballistae, giant cannons, and various attacks poured down like a torrential rain.

The joint offensive of the Giant Race and the Zerg was beaten into a pathetic retreat before the aerial fortress of the Floating City.

Although it was a probing attack, the firepower of the Floating City, this city in the sky, was simply too ferocious.

The Elf Queen watched the rain of arrows pouring out in the images seriously; this level of power... was somewhat terrifying.

The entire city could be seen as a super battleship, or rather, a super magical battleship flying in the sky.

After clearly seeing the Floating City's combat strength, Lilith's imposing aura weakened considerably.

The number one Human Lord was much more formidable than she had imagined.

At this moment, the arrogance of Her Majesty the Queen had been ground away.

Her attitude also changed significantly.

"Your Excellency, your Floating City is indeed unique; it is essentially a giant magical battleship."

"It has both shields and firepower; it is truly enviable."

Truth be told, Lilith was indeed very covetous of the Floating City.

Who could refuse a Mobile City flying in the sky?

A city that integrated combat, living, and farming—who wouldn't be tempted by such a place?

Across the dining table, Xu Xuan ate the elves' honey fruit and said leisurely.

"Let's get down to business. You can exchange spirit mines for my spirit ointment, or you can use gold or your technology."

"But I won't sell the recipe or the saplings of the camphor spirit wood."

Only then, after hearing Xu Xuan's words, did Lilith understand why they had angered him before.

She finally understood why she had been blacklisted.

Previously, they had tried to buy the recipe right off the bat, wanting to make it themselves.

The arrogance of the Elf Race lay in this: they considered themselves superior, the most excellent race.

Admittedly, even an ordinary elf could easily live for thousands of years without cultivating.

Their race was born with innate cultivation talent and racial gifts in magic and archery.

But so what?

Xu Xuan sneered at the concept of noble bloodlines and races.

Although the starting point for humans was very low, their ceiling was high.

What the Elf Race could do, humans could do as well.

Though humans were weak, their growth speed was extremely fast.

As long as they cultivated, humans could also easily live for thousands or even tens of thousands of years.

The racial talents they were born with could be caught up to by humans through hard cultivation, closing the gap between them!

For these arrogant elves, one should trample their self-esteem underfoot and make them face reality.

Clearly, the combat footage Xu Xuan had just shown earned him the other party's respect.

In a world teeming with thousands of races, might is the eternal truth.

Lilith's attitude was now very sincere, which was exactly what Xu Xuan wanted to see.

"Your Excellency... since you won't sell the recipe..."

Lilith hesitated for a moment; she knew Xu Xuan definitely wouldn't sell it, so she could only settle for the next best thing.

"Then let's discuss the trading price. We can exchange Intermediate Spirit Mines or elven technology for it."

After confirming the other party's sincerity, a satisfied smile appeared on Xu Xuan's face.

"1 unit of Intermediate Spirit Mine for one barrel of spirit ointment."

When she heard that 1 unit of spirit mine could only be exchanged for a wooden barrel's worth of spirit ointment, Lilith was stunned.

"Your Excellency, you..."

The Elf Queen before him hesitated to speak.

Xu Xuan spoke for her.

"What you want to say is, why don't I just go and rob someone, right? Well, this kind of business brings in money faster than robbery, so why else would I do it?"

At this moment, Xu Xuan's nature as a profiteer was exposed.

What was the concept of 1 unit of Intermediate Spirit Mine?

Not to mention that spirit mines were hard to dig, but the cost of a barrel of spirit ointment was truly very low!

What was the one thing the Lord Continent did not lack right now?

Bugs!

Zerg corpses were everywhere; by cremating them, one could obtain powder.

Spreading the powder in the camphor spirit wood forest would directly result in vast expanses of leaves.

Taking those branches and leaves back to be pressed would produce a milky-white spiritual juice, which would become spirit ointment once it cooled and solidified.

It could be said that the cost of producing spirit ointment was extremely low, even simpler than farming.

And this stuff was being sold for 1 spirit mine?

It was truly more exhilarating than robbery.

spirit mines had to be searched for and dug up everywhere.

Picking leaves was safe and risk-free, even more peaceful than farming.

A business with huge profits for little investment, comparable to getting something for nothing—pure profit.

But could the Elf Queen bargain?

No.

She needed these things, and Xu Xuan was certain she wouldn't dare to bargain.

Xu Xuan leaned back in his chair, turning his head to look at the beautiful scenery of the Huangpu River outside the window, swirling his glass as he tasted some elven wine.

"My patience is limited. Are you going to buy it or not? I'll give you three seconds to think about it."

"Three, two..."

Hearing Xu Xuan's countdown, Lilith immediately agreed: "We agree to this price! I have no objections."

The crown atop the 166cm Elf Queen's head was almost jolted off in fear.

This human is truly a total profiteer! Such a profiteer!

He had her right where he wanted her...

Lilith felt she had never been so powerless; facing a human, she was actually being manipulated so thoroughly.

It was as if...

It was as if all her trump cards had been seen through by Xu Xuan; before him, she had no power to resist and was being controlled like a marionette.

When she finally agreed to the price, Lilith slumped powerlessly into her chair.

"I... I want to purchase 100,000 barrels. We will pay 100,000 units of Intermediate Spirit Mines."

Upon hearing this number, Xu Xuan's heart skipped a beat.

He hadn't expected the trade volume to be so large—100,000...

With 100,000 Intermediate Spirit Mines, he could go crazy with technology and upgrade the Floating City like mad!

As expected, this trip to trade with the elves was more than worth it.

However, Xu Xuan still suppressed his excitement, maintaining a calm and composed demeanor.

He turned around and extended his hand. "Pleasure doing business with you."

Lilith had no choice but to extend her soft, delicate hand and shake Xu Xuan's.

But during the handshake, as she met Xu Xuan's gaze, a faint blush appeared on Lilith's face.

She found that this human before her possessed a unique aura from head to toe.

That feeling was as if... she, a weak, helpless, and cute Little Red Riding Hood, had been targeted by Xu Xuan, the Big Bad Wolf.

He was like a wolf that devoured people whole, staring at her with sharp eyes that revealed a hint of greed.

This human...

...wants to drain her wallet dry!