If it were outside, there would be some disturbance, and the news would need to be suppressed.

The research space is so perfect that it makes everything seem silent and unnoticed.

Therefore, the United States is still negotiating in various ways, exchanging materials at a huge cost.

The Yan Kingdom is preparing to land on Mars.

The negotiation process was bound to be difficult. The owner realized that the United States needed the material and was willing to pay such a high price, so he naturally guessed that the material was very important.

Although they didn't know what the US was going to research with it, the price they offered was indeed very tempting.

However, they couldn't just sell it to the United States like that, so they all passed the news to the Yan Kingdom.

Although it wasn't explicitly stated, the implication seemed to be: "Brother Long, can you sell this? Say something. If you refuse, I won't sell it no matter how much you offer."

Of course, Yan Kingdom would not let them suffer losses for nothing; a little bit of what they had slipped through their fingers would be enough to offset what the United States had given them.

After all, compared to Yan Country, the technology of the United States is lagging behind.

Everyone knows that, right?

It is precisely because they lack this outdated technology that the United States can use it as a bargaining chip in their negotiations.

Once Yan makes a move, these things from the United States will become worthless.

Moreover, if they were to conduct a private transaction, what if the United States developed something powerful to use against China? Wouldn't they then be held jointly liable?

The situation is now clear, and it's easy to choose sides; they all need to leave themselves a way out.

When the United States learned that their access to the materials depended on the consent of the People's Republic of China, they were mortified.

This is humiliation, oppression, and contempt...

However, they were helpless.

Inevitably, some people harbor resentment towards so-called miracles.

Since you can create ability users and have methods to enhance their strength, why can't you just directly increase their strength?

If things could be done in one step, they wouldn't have been humiliated like this!

Is the god they believe in, and the path they are willing to take at any cost, really the right one?

When hardship strikes, some people are not so steadfast and thus begin to doubt.

At this very moment, Yan Country sent out a signal: sell what you want, exchange what you need; Yan Country will not bail out the US.

Feeling emboldened, let's see what the US can come up with.

Among these countries is Russia, which originally hoped to use this as an excuse to get China to agree to export some high-tech products. They weren't expecting to learn the technology anyway.

What have I been doing all these years? I haven't lost my memory.

Is it not even possible to just want the product?

It seems that what the United States is studying isn't that important!

Or rather, it poses no threat to the Yan Kingdom.

Therefore, we must maximize our interests before the United States reacts.

Now that Big Brother Mao has control over the use of satellites, his influence is steadily increasing.

Although it seems to be far behind Yan Country... after all, they can even travel to space stations now, while it was difficult for them to do so last time!

However, if they could acquire some technology from the United States, their space capabilities would greatly increase.

If the Yan Kingdom doesn't care, why should they be timid and add shackles to themselves?

Relying on these, Brother Mao kept Yan's reply a secret and reminded other countries not to spread it either, then set an example by making exorbitant demands.

They gave the US almost everything they wanted, including all the technology they desired.

The US is spitting blood again. Russia is too ruthless. Aren't they allies now? Shouldn't they be united against China?

"Damn, this is definitely extortion... Do they want to break off relations and destroy the alliance?"

"Heh, you're confident, aren't you? Do you think we'd dare to break off relations?"

"But this represents decades of our hard work. Are we really going to give it away in exchange for a few stones? Or for a small amount of resources?"

"So what? Are we still going to do the converter project?"

"..."

One sentence is enough to seal the deal.

The whole thing developed to this point because of the converter, which was intended to increase the power of the ability users and thus give them the leverage to negotiate with Yan Kingdom again.

When the time comes, can't we discuss those technologies and products?

The future is promising, and our aspirations are strong. All our current efforts are for future growth. Our current technology is already outdated, so what is there to be reluctant about?

And so, after some parenting challenges, the group became more determined.

The main problem is that they really have no choice, unless they just resign themselves to their fate and give up.

As a result, the response from the United States far exceeded Russia's expectations.

Asking for exorbitant prices and then haggling on the spot—Big Brother Mao learned this from Yan Guo, he's got plenty of confidence. Why not ask for more?

As it turned out, the result was beyond their expectations.

They never imagined that the stone they picked up from outside would have such high value after so much research.

Feeling a bit panicked, he contacted Yan again and received a positive response, which reassured him enough to begin negotiations with the United States.

They actually agreed to about 80% of that list.

The list doesn't just include technology; it also includes some samples and materials.

Only a small portion remains; either the United States no longer exists, or they haven't yet gained control of it.

The alien spaceship incident in Antarctica was actually first discovered by the Russians; otherwise, why would the previous regime have experienced such a break in development?

While all other countries were still scrambling for territory, Russia was already focusing on space and developing its space program.

They even went so far as to cripple the economy and cause the country to split apart.

However, Mao failed to seize the opportunity, and the spaceship was taken to Area 51 by the United States. At that time, when the country was in trouble, it was forced to share many research results with the United States.

So, Mao Ge knows what the United States has to offer, which can be considered a way of avenging the humiliation of being forced to share it back then.

Secretary Liu also secretly contacted Liu Yun, saying, "After two months of negotiations, Russia and the United States reached an agreement. The stone was given to the United States, and on the spot, a group of Russian scientists entered Area 51."

"It's said they haven't opened the spaceship yet. If they have, it seems like it would still be disadvantageous for Yan Kingdom!"

"After all, we still don't know what level of civilization that spaceship belongs to."

Liu Yun: "Don't worry, what would happen if you asked elementary school students to do college-level problems?"

"Only when civilization is less advanced will they have the opportunity to strike."

"However, if everyone is really worried, why not have Zhang Linyuan go and bring the spaceship back?"

"We just need to do it cleanly, so they know that even if our Yan Kingdom took it, they have no evidence and can't attack us."

"Actually, it's still an opportunity for Da Mao to go now, right? Our Yan Kingdom has never been interested, has it?"

"If the spaceship disappears, who will know why? If it can just leave on its own... what does that have to do with our Yan Kingdom?"

It means either let Mao take the blame, or they'll fight amongst themselves.

Alternatively, a third party can handle this matter.

The best scenario would be to have the capability to make the spaceship take off on its own, then no one could be blamed.

Most importantly, even if the spaceship cannot be activated or restarted, it can still look like it drove away on its own!