Astral Cockroach

The price of Purple Gold Bamboo Rice has already been agreed upon, and the quantity produced this year is very small. What else is there to discuss?

Chonglou asked politely, "Mountain Lord Banbu, do you think there's anything else inappropriate?"

"It's very appropriate." Banbu asked, "Mountain Lord Chonglou, have you inquired about the growth pattern of the Purple Gold God-Given Seed?"

Chonglou said, "I've roughly figured it out. Mountain Lord Banbu, every God-Given Seed, regardless of what kind of plant it belongs to, has unique characteristics and should not be underestimated!"

"Your Purple Gold God-Given Seed, when you were a Primary Warrior, would divide three times: 1 into 3, 3 into 9, 9 into 27. When you advance to Intermediate Warrior, it will divide three more times, producing 81, 243, and 729 branches respectively."

Banbu moved his antennae and said, "That's right. I am currently a Fourth Instar Intermediate Warrior, and the number of branches has stopped at 243. When I advance to Seventh Instar Intermediate Warrior, it will divide again, reaching 729 branches."

Chonglou asked, "Mountain Lord Banbu, are you confident in advancing to Seventh Instar Intermediate Warrior before autumn?"

"There's not enough Origin Force food, so definitely not." Banbu asked, "Mountain Lord Chonglou, don't you hope that I can harvest more Purple Gold Bamboo Rice this year?"

Mountain Lord Chonglou vaguely guessed Banbu's intention and asked, "Mountain Lord Banbu, do you mean..."

Banbu said, "Mountain Lord Chonglou, why not pay a sum of Origin Stones in advance to order the Purple Gold Bamboo Rice produced this year?"

"A loan?" Chonglou misinterpreted Banbu's meaning and said, "As a young Mountain Lord with three God-Given Seeds, you meet the conditions for a loan."

"No, no, not a loan, but an order, paying a deposit in advance." Banbu explained, "Mountain Lord Chonglou, we have only reached a preliminary intention for a transaction. If other merchant groups come and offer a better price, it's hard to guarantee that I won't be tempted. Paying a deposit is different. I must sell a sufficient quantity of this year's Purple Gold Bamboo Rice to your merchant group at the agreed-upon price."

Merchant group transactions have always been buy-now-sell-now. It was the first time he had heard of the concept of ordering.

Merchant groups occasionally offer loan services, calculating interest annually at 20%-30%.

Banbu's intention was essentially a loan, but he used a completely new term, making it clear that he had no intention of paying interest.

Chonglou said with some dissatisfaction, "Mountain Lord Banbu, our merchant group values reputation most. Your Mountain Lords should also value your own reputation when selling goods."

"No, Mountain Lord Chonglou, I value my reputation very much." Banbu said unhurriedly, "To avoid disputes and facilitate your merchant group's trade, I am just changing the way I sell goods."

Banbu patiently explained, "Mountain Lord Chonglou, think carefully. In the future, when I advance to High Warrior, or even Mountain Lord, how much Purple Gold Bamboo Rice will my territory produce each year? Your merchant group will definitely not be able to purchase it all..."

Mountain Lord Chonglou interrupted, "Before you advance to Mountain Lord, if you are willing to sell, our merchant group has the ability to purchase it all."

Banbu paused and carefully calculated, "After I advance to High Warrior, the number of Purple Gold God-Given Seed branches will be 2187, 6561, and 19683 respectively. After I advance to Mountain Lord, the number of branches will be 59049..."

Chonglou interrupted again, "Mountain Lord Banbu, I have one more thing to remind you about the growth pattern of herbaceous lifeblood plants. When insect warriors advance to Mountain Lord and awaken their talent abilities, it is the most critical breakthrough in their life. The lifeblood plant has a soul contract with the insect warrior and will undergo qualitative changes along with it, and the God-Given Seed is no exception."

"I have inquired with many Lord Prefects and elders of the tribe. From experience, when you advance to Mountain Lord, the Purple Gold God-Given Seed may change in two directions. The first direction is, as you predicted, that the number of branches continues to increase. The second direction is that the number of branches remains the same, but the existing branches undergo qualitative growth, and the quality of the Purple Gold Bamboo Rice condensed will be improved accordingly."

"If it is a qualitative change, Mountain Lord Banbu, you must reserve a large number of Origin Stones to ensure a sufficient supply of Origin Force during the transformation process; otherwise, it may fail. The consequences of failure... are the same as when our insect warriors advance to Mountain Lord... It is a life-and-death test. Failure means death!"

"There's such a thing!" Banbu was shocked and solemnly said to Chonglou, "Mountain Lord Chonglou, thank you for your trouble and reminder!"

"Mountain Lord Banbu is too polite." Chonglou's attitude softened, and he said, "It is still impossible to predict what will happen after advancing to Mountain Lord, so let's first discuss the previous transaction."

"Mountain Lord Chonglou is right." Banbu first affirmed, then changed the subject and insisted, "But I want to attract more merchant groups as soon as possible to consider sales after I advance to Mountain Lord, or even Lord Prefect, so I can't just sell to one merchant group. Paying a deposit can guarantee the interests of each merchant group and avoid disputes."

Damn, this trick was learned from Lord Prefect Chijian, right? Lord Prefect Chijian used a similar method to raise the price of the fruit of the Chijian Tree God-Given Seed as much as possible.

This Mountain Lord Banbu is surpassing his predecessors, has a bigger appetite, and a darker heart. He wants to get the Origin Stones first and deliver the goods later, and intends to keep doing this!

Mountain Lord Chonglou was a little angry, but after thinking about it, he became calm again and asked, "Mountain Lord Banbu, how much deposit do you think is appropriate for us to pay?"

Banbu calculated silently and replied, "If I advance to Seventh Instar Intermediate Warrior before autumn, the total number of Purple Gold God-Given Seed branches will reach 1092. Each branch condenses 3 grass seeds, and according to the agreed price, it is exactly 1 Origin Stone."

"Squeak, squeak, I plan to sell all the output of 1000 branches. According to the rules, half of the deposit is paid, which is 500 Origin Stones. Mountain Lord Chonglou, for the sake of both parties' interests, for our first transaction, let's prepay the full amount, which is a 1000 Origin Stone deposit. What do you think?"

Chonglou asked, "According to your rules, half of the deposit is paid, and after receiving the goods, the other half of the Origin Stones is paid, right?"

Banbu said, "That's what I mean."

Chonglou asked, "You must guarantee to sell 3000 Purple Gold Bamboo Rice grains to our merchant group, right?"

Banbu said, "That's right. The deposit is a two-way constraint. I guarantee that I will sell, and you guarantee that you will buy. If I break my promise, I will compensate double the Origin Stones. If you break your promise, the deposit will not be refunded."

Chonglou said, "Paying the full amount for the first time is also considered my gratuitous assistance to you?"

Banbu said, "Mountain Lord Chonglou, in the short term, I must grow into a Seventh Instar Intermediate Warrior by the end of summer, so you can acquire a sufficient quantity of Purple Gold Bamboo Rice next year. A small contribution is beneficial to both you and me."

"For our merchant group, 500 Origin Stones and 1000 Origin Stones are not much different. Within our ability, I am certainly willing to assist you. The key is the trading model you proposed..."

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Chonglou, as an experienced traveling merchant, immediately thought of the inappropriateness of this trading method and said, "Mountain Lord Banbu, I am not opposed to this trading model of paying a deposit, but it is obviously more beneficial to you because you get the Origin Stones in advance."

"I think the premise of this trading model should be that you can offer a favorable price. This is fair, fair to both parties."

Damn it, a cunning merchant!

Banbu cursed inwardly.

Insect warriors at the Mountain Lord level have generally lived for more than 30 years, and their minds have been tempered to maturity, making them difficult to fool. Traveling far and wide and seeing a lot, traveling merchants who mainly engage in business are even more difficult to fool.

"Mountain Lord Chonglou, you are the first merchant group to trade with me. The two parties get along very happily, and I hope this harmonious relationship can continue to be maintained."

Banbu began to play the emotional card and said sincerely, "The Purple Gold Bamboo Rice with a total price of 1000 Origin Stones is only a small business for your merchant group. This is the beginning, and we should have a good start. You are helping me, and I will remember your help. In the future, when selling various products, I will definitely give priority to your merchant group before considering other merchant groups."

"For our merchant group, a trade of 1000 Origin Stones is indeed not a big business. Mountain Lord Banbu, you have unlimited potential, and I am very happy to help you." Chonglou did not make things difficult for Banbu. Saying this was considered an agreement. Then he asked, "Mountain Lord Banbu, how many Origin Force foods do you plan to exchange for the 1000 Origin Stone deposit? How many Origin Stones do you want to keep?"

"I don't need Origin Stones for the time being. Exchange them all for Origin Force foods, only the fruit of the God-Given Seed." Banbu pointed with his antennae to the silk bag that Xuemai was carrying and asked, "How much does this red rice sell for?"

Xuemai replied, "1 grain of red rice sells for 3 Origin Stones."

"Damn it!" Banbu couldn't help but curse and said with dissatisfaction, "Didn't you just say 1 Origin Stone for 1 grain of red rice?"

Xuemai said, "That's the purchase price. According to the rules of our Rainbow Flame Spider tribe, the goods traded back from the Myriad Races Continent must maintain a profit of more than 1 times. These red rice grains were purchased from the merchant groups trading to the Myriad Races Continent at a high price, so the selling price is high."

Banbu asked, "Is the price of Origin Force foods purchased from the Myriad Races Continent relatively cheaper?"

Xuemai replied, "Yes."

Banbu said, "This thing is too expensive, I can't afford it. It's better to have the ones produced by our Myriad Races Continent."