Read Novel Full Chapter 996 - 642: Selection Begins, Three Major Talent Evolutions
Chapter 996: Chapter 642: Selection Begins, Three Major Talent Evolutions
The people in the meeting room gradually dispersed, Zhuang Xian and the other two left in a hurry, clearly eager to contact their families to prepare armor materials. The two other elders of the Dongfang Clan also left first, leaving only Dongfang Cheng to sit opposite Qin Tian.
The warmth of the stove still lingered, and the fragrance of tea had not dissipated.
Dongfang Cheng held up his teacup, took a sip, and looked at Qin Tian with a meaningful smile: "Young Friend Qin, it seems that this challenge from the three major clans is exactly to your liking."
Qin Tian smiled frankly: "As expected, Elder Cheng has keen insight. To be honest, in the future, armors will be a major pillar industry of Ice Extreme Pass, and I was planning to gradually promote it externally. Taking advantage of this challenge to let armors smoothly enter the vision of the Golden Clan and even the Holy Blood Clan is indeed to my liking."
"Oh? So, Young Friend Qin also considers our Dongfang Clan as a potential major customer?" Dongfang Cheng put down his teacup and asked with a smile.
Qin Tian’s lips curled up: "Is the Dongfang Clan not interested in such armors?"
Dongfang Cheng responded seriously: "Saying we’re not interested would be false. I can foresee that this type of armor, which integrates various civilizations’ technologies, once popularized, will surely change the combat dynamics of the entire Empire. Our Dongfang Clan has always been willing to be the first to try new things. However..."
He shifted the topic: "Considering we’re allies, we should get some discounts, right? Don’t tell me the conditions for the Dongfang Clan would be the same as those for the Zhuang Family."
"Of course not."
Qin Tian shook his head, speaking sincerely, "Considering our longstanding cooperative relationship, the price offered to the Dongfang Clan is 20% lower than for the Zhuang Family. Elder Cheng, what do you think?"
"50%."
Dongfang Cheng said in a solemn voice.
Qin Tian waved his hand repeatedly: "Elder Cheng, 50% would kill me; I wouldn’t even recover the costs. Thirty percent, at most thirty percent, any more and it’s really not doable."
"Forty percent." Dongfang Cheng remained firm.
"Deal! As per Elder Cheng’s suggestion, a 40% discount." Qin Tian agreed immediately.
Dongfang Cheng’s eye twitched, looking at Qin Tian’s straightforward manner, he said softly: "You’re quite ruthless, fattening up a lamb to slaughter, even aiming it at us."
Qin Tian spread his hands innocently: "Elder Cheng, what do you mean by that? I’ve always been sincere in my cooperation with the Dongfang Clan, and besides, given my relationship with Ming Yue, it’s not an exaggeration to call myself a son-in-law of the Dongfang Clan, we’re all family, I surely wouldn’t cheat you, but, in business, I always have to leave a bit of profit for myself. Ice Extreme Pass is just starting, it’s a small business, just trying to earn some hard money."
"Is that so?"
Dongfang Cheng looked at Qin Tian’s grin that stretched to his ears, not believing a word.
Agreeing so readily clearly meant the profit margin was still quite large.
Who said this kid was straightforward?
Clearly a shrewd little merchant!
Dongfang Cheng shook his head helplessly and stopped overthinking.
As an elder of the Dongfang Clan, he has always been true to his word. Since they had made a verbal agreement, he would soon report this initial intention to the clan and finalize the follow-up cooperation plans and details.
However, thinking carefully, the Dongfang Clan would not be at a loss.
The 40% discount was much cheaper than other Golden Clans working directly with Qin Tian, and with the many allied forces under the Dongfang Clan, they could easily use this price difference to make a middleman’s profit, earning substantial gains.
From the Youth Potion, to the planting of Cold Trees, and now the armors, every project Qin Tian cooperated on with the Dongfang Clan had great influence and broad business prospects.
It must be said, this kid is truly the Dongfang Clan’s god of wealth.
This son-in-law is truly very competent.
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"Brothers, exciting news, the internal selection for the Nine Stars Competition is about to begin!"
In the various training grounds and military camps of Ice Extreme Pass, soldiers gathered in groups, eagerly discussing the upcoming internal selection, the atmosphere was lively.
"Have you heard? The internal selection for Ice Extreme Pass is about to start, and the number of spots increased by a full 1500!" A young soldier said, full of excitement.
"I heard from a brother in the White Tiger Legion this morning!"
Another soldier chimed in, his tone full of excitement and pride, "Our Ice Extreme Pass fought the three major Golden Clans, and we won completely, directly subduing them! Two of the Golden Clans even surrendered without a fight. Each of those three clans has given us 500 slots for the Nine Stars Competition, adding up to exactly 1500."
"Wow! That’s amazing?"
Someone looked shocked, then their eyes filled with eager anticipation, "So, doesn’t that mean our chances of being selected are greatly increased? There used to be only 3000 spots, and excluding Tier Five experts, those of us in Tier Four had to be very strong to stand a chance, competition was too fierce. Now the situation is different, with 1500 more spots, our chances of being selected are very high."
"Exactly!"
The soldiers nearby all agreed, "Now with an additional 1500 spots, making a total of 4500, our chances have increased by at least 30%! When does the selection start? I can’t wait, I must seize this opportunity!"
At the training grounds of the Azure Dragon Army, Cornelius put his arm around Liang He’s shoulder, his face full of anticipation:
"Ah He, the internal selection is about to start, there are 4500 spots in total, 1500 more than before. On average, each legion can have at least six to seven hundred people selected, with our skills, we will definitely get in!"