Ant Lord in the Star Realm

The Dragon Cypress, in a boastful manner, flashed the Ultimate Zhen Beast Divine Pattern on its forehead and said: "Innate Water System Law Deity!"

Pond Silk: "!!!"

This ant’s star core is not just ordinarily strong!

Most likely it’s due to the contributions of the two old fellows, Kansui and Giant Taro.

Pond Silk joyfully said: "Great! Dragon Cypress Ant King, there is an affordable origin point here that’s just right for you! It’s perfect for you, a hundred percent!"

Pond Silk controlled his thoughts, and the holographic projection quickly zoomed in and paused on a star system.

"Number 311034781, a just developed 0.64 level origin point. While constructing the star system, among the nearby materials, the crucial water resource for the reproduction of life was missing. It’s currently in a dry, abandoned state."

"The Chamber’s idea is to hire a batch of Ant Kings or Bee Kings proficient in water system abilities, to use Origin Force to make water and transform the environment."

"Since the Dragon Cypress Ant King has inherited the power of the Water System Law Deity, this origin point is worth considering for direct lease."

The Dragon Cypress was very tempted, and asked: "What’s the price then?"

Pond Silk: "Short lease? Even a short lease counts in ten thousand years."

The Dragon Cypress, delighted, vigorously nodded its tentacle.

Pond Silk: "I can draft two plans, Dragon Cypress Ant King, and you can listen to both."

Pond Silk: "The first plan, for the first ten thousand years, I will offer it cheaply, 30 billion. After you lease it, spend some time and effort on transformation. Ultimately, whether it’s a loss or gain depends on your skills."

"After ten thousand years, if you want to renew the lease, it will revert to the normal pricing, a 0.64 level origin point of 6 planets, not too remote either, only 687 light years from the Sheep Hoof Beetle Star System. The ten thousand-year rent will be 50 billion."

The Dragon Cypress decisively said: "Great! Okay! But..."

White Ivy raised its claw again to hold the Dragon Cypress down and sternly said: "Don’t rush! Let’s hear the second plan!"

Pond Silk: "The second plan is, a ten-thousand-year rent of 50 billion, but I give you 4000 years to transform the planet."

"In other words, for 50 billion, you can rent for 14,000 years. If you can complete the transformation within 4000 years, you’ll make a profit. Surely, you’ll make a profit; how much you profit depends on your skills."

The Dragon Cypress: "Then can I hire other Ant Kings and Bee Kings to help?"

Pond Silk: "..."

Pond Silk: "Yes! There are specialized Chambers for professional planetary ecological modification and construction."

The Dragon Cypress’s eyes lit up, looking toward White Ivy.

White Ivy slowly said: "I have the Shanglu Divine Pattern, and if I rent the land under the name of the White Ivy Chamber of Commerce, there should be a discount, right?"

Pond Silk: "Smart! Yes! That’s possible, enjoying a 5% discount."

"5% discount?"

White Ivy: "Stingy, why not just make it 50% off?"

"Impossible!"

Pond Silk: "Chairman White Ivy, do the math. How much does a 5% discount save?"

Pond Silk sincerely said: "Such discounts are not something every arachnid with the Shanglu Divine Pattern can enjoy. This discount is only a one-time offer. Moreover, due to the large amount, I need to apply upwards, and it’s not certain it will be approved."

White Ivy calculated for a moment, acknowledged the staggering amount, didn’t fuss too much, and continued to ask: "What about loans?"

Loans?

Pond Silk was stunned for a moment, thought again, and said: "Loan terms are the same! You can enjoy the lowest interest rate preference of 0.02%. If it’s the second plan... interest-free for the first 2000 years, but the minimum repayment term cannot be less than 5000 years."

Pond Silk observed the reactions of Dragon Cypress and White Ivy, proactively added: "The down payment cannot be less than 20% of the rent."

Seeing Dragon Cypress and White Ivy both remained calm, was reassured.

Pond Silk asked tactfully: "Could you check if the Primordial Crystals are enough, if not, I’ll help find a solution..."

The Dragon Cypress: "Enough!"

The Dragon Cypress: "I don’t need a loan!"

White Ivy: "We don’t have much third-level metal material left. A loan is unavoidable."

The Dragon Cypress: "Then borrow as little as possible?"

White Ivy: "Forget it. Let’s go back and discuss it slowly."

The Dragon Cypress had a bright idea and suggested: "Should we inquire at other chambers?"

"No need. I think Chairman Pond Silk shows enough sincerity."

"Chairman Pond Silk, sorry to bother you. We’ve traveled a long way, and we’re exhausted, let’s find a place to rest first, then come back to you once we’ve rested."

White Ivy said and waved its claw vigorously, signaling the Dragon Cypress to leave quickly.

The Dragon Cypress refused to move, asked: "About the territory we take root in? And the Primordial Gemstones..."

White Ivy sternly said: "Did you forget the reminders from Chairman Kansui and Chairman Giant Taro before departure?"

The Dragon Cypress: "No..."

White Ivy: "It’s not urgent, a delay of a few days or a fortnight won’t matter. Let’s find a place to rest first. Once rested, we’ll come back."

"Okay."

The Dragon Cypress turned around and followed.

"..."

Pond Silk knew clearly that White Ivy was deliberately provoking to negotiate down the price.

However,

Indeed, the Sheep Hoof Beetle Star System isn’t the only choice, and the Luoli Chamber of Commerce isn’t the only option.

Feeling conflicted, watching White Ivy and the Dragon Cypress walk one after the other to the hall’s staircase, finally made a decision and called out:

"Chairman White Ivy, Dragon Cypress Ant King, Kansui and Giant Taro are old friends I knew from the home planet, since they’ve entrusted me to take good care of you, I must do my best. Let me try again, to help you fight for more..."

"Great!"

The Dragon Cypress turned around.

White Ivy turned slowly, suspiciously asked: "Say it first?"

Pond Silk: "Didn’t you just fancy the Potato Leaf Star, North District 4201 territory? We can do this, rent the origin point, and I’ll offer the Potato Leaf Star territory residential rights as a bonus. For both of my proposed plans, one for 10,000 years, one for 14,000 years, however long you rent the zero-level origin point, you can live for free in the Potato Leaf Star territory for as long."

"Moreover, considering that you are new to the White Crystal Star System, and the Life Seeds haven’t taken root yet, requiring some time to adjust and familiarize with the environment. Whichever of the two plans, I will give you 100 more years as a buffer preparation time."

The Dragon Cypress: "Great! That’s possible! All things sorted at once!"

White Ivy considered deeply, its eyes gradually glowing, solemnly said: "It’s worth considering!"

Pond Silk added: "But there’s one condition, the down payment cannot be less than 50%."

White Ivy alerted, asked: "Do you want World Gemstones?"

"I have to make some profit, right?"

Pond Silk walked out from behind the scenes, approached with a raised claw, and said: "What World Gemstones do you have? Can you show me first?"

White Ivy countered: "What type do you need?"

Pond Silk: "Soul System?"

White Ivy: "Absolutely not!"

Pond Silk: "Thunder System? Wind System?"

White Ivy hesitated for two seconds, then summoned a pale blue and a violet gemstone, floating in front of them.

"Great!"

Pond Silk said with satisfaction: "You can go to the Potato Leaf Star North District 4201 right now, to check and rest. This transaction is quite large, and for the Shanglu Divine Pattern discount, I indeed need to apply to the higher-ups. I’ll contact Chairman Shuixian of the Phoenix Eye Seat right away."

"For the back-and-forth of information, it will take about three days, come over after three days."

"Okay!"

Before White Ivy, the space wavered, the gemstone disappeared, agreeing: "Chairman Pond Silk, we’ll wait for you for three days."

The Dragon Cypress reminded: "And about the Primordial Gemstones, I need about 20 of them."

Pond Silk: "That’s easy to handle. I’ve got it noted."