Chapter 207 Exclusively published on Jinjiang Literature City: Blaming the streamer for something? Are you kidding me...?
After a long silence in the side hall, Liu Wenchi finally spoke, his voice slightly hoarse and clearly tinged with barely suppressed excitement:
"Are the things that Young Master Lu mentioned really so miraculous?"
The others seemed to snap out of their daze as well, and immediately asked, "Can that communicator really contact people over any distance?"
A portable space that can conjure objects out of thin air? Can anyone use it?
"Can you really cool down and keep us warm by just putting it on? Can you show us?"
"Does a board that can make people fly really exist?"
"There are drugs that can cure terminal illnesses?! Can they cure any terminal illness?"
Zhang Tongzhi also thought of a crucial supply that hadn't been mentioned: "Does Young Master Lu not have any salt?"
Lu Xuan said, "We have salt, and both salt and sugar are available in unlimited quantities."
The others took a breath.
Salt, such an essential commodity, is not subject to any rationing? Could the person behind Lu Xuan be a major salt merchant?
But they had never heard of any salt merchant having any extraordinary story of being favored by the gods.
"As for the functions of the items, they are all genuine."
Lu Xuan took out several representative products they mentioned, just like when he showed them to the forces in Yangshan County. They put on ice patches and heat patches, and people could try on bio-clothes if they wanted.
There was also the spatial ring, which everyone was most interested in, and they were taught how to use their mental power to store and store items.
Soon, the side hall was filled with various exclamations of amazement.
"This cooling patch is so refreshing!" Judge Zhao touched the cooling patch on his forehead, feeling as if someone had poured a bucket of cold water over his head; his entire head was cold.
Zhang Tongzhi touched the bio-suit he was wearing over his outer garment, his face also full of surprise: "The bio-suit is so warm. It feels very thin to the touch, but it's warmer than a fur cloak when you wear it."
Liu Ziming was the first to successfully use his mental power to access his personal space.
Despite his previous composure, he now revealed the boundless curiosity typical of young people, constantly putting away and taking out his teacup again.
Liu Wenchi took in the results of everyone's experiment, but he did not touch these magical substances himself. Instead, he asked Lu Xuan for a nutrient solution and took a sip.
Just one bite, and my stomach, which had just started to digest during our conversation, was stuffed again.
Lu Xuan handed over the digestive pills he had prepared in advance, and Liu Wenchi, who had almost vomited from overeating, finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Afterwards, Lu Xuan took out an air conditioner and turned it on.
After the snow melts, the temperature keeps rising, reaching around 15 to 20 degrees Celsius during the day, and then dropping to around 10 degrees Celsius at night.
With the heater turned on, the chilly side room instantly became warm.
Zhao Tongpan, who was being frostbitten by the ice pack, couldn't help but show a look of relief.
This series of "practice" completely convinced and convinced all the officials present.
All the doubts in my heart turned into an unprecedented enthusiasm for consumption.
"We, Luochuan City, will take all the supplies that Young Master Lu has!" Judge Zhao said impatiently.
Liu Ziming, being more cautious, asked again to confirm, "Is it really possible to pay on credit?"
Lu Xuan said, "We can use some gold and silver to offset the debt, and the rest can be repaid with the subsequent housing construction. In fact, before coming to Luochuan, I had just come from Yangshan County. There were also 60,000 to 70,000 disaster victims left there. They also bought a lot of supplies from me and built houses for them."
Lu Xuan gave them a rough idea of the scale of the greenhouses in Yangshan County, the debts, and the repayment period for reference.
"The greenhouses are all equipped with air conditioning. They can be used not only for planting, but also for people to live in when extreme heat or cold comes again. As long as the greenhouses are large enough, no one will die from heat or cold anymore."
As for cooling or warming products such as ice packs, dry ice, and bio-clothing, they are also very convenient to use when going out.
Liu Wenchi was deeply saddened by the number of casualties in the city. Upon learning that the greenhouses could not only provide them with a large amount of food, but also reduce or even completely avoid casualties, he wished he could build the greenhouses immediately.
Being in debt is not a big deal. Even if it takes longer, like a year or two, it's worth it, let alone paying it off within six months!
Lu Xuan: "The repayment period is at most six months."
It's hard to say whether there will be any new changes in half a year or so. If it drags on too long, his profits will drop.
Liu Wenchi asked Lu Xuan about the specific prices of various supplies, and then discussed the matter in hushed tones with the others before reporting the supply needs of the prefectural city.
As Lu Xuan had anticipated, the quantity of essential supplies purchased was generally two to three times that of Yangshan County, and the quantity of medicines that had been out of stock in the prefectural city for several months was five times that of the previous year.
Mobile shelters and tents were not purchased much because there was no shortage of houses in the city.
Furthermore, Lu Xuan intentionally didn't rush to mention the kayaks, firearms, and other supplies. These could be traded next time, or the time after that.
The trade in ordinary grain consisted of grains that Lu Xuan bought from the prefectural city and the produce from the fields before he obtained the mutated grains during last year's extremely hot season.
After acquiring the mutated food, they basically stopped eating the ordinary food.
Because the recycling price was relatively low, they were not recycled. This time, we can clear out the inventory and sell some to Luochuan at a low price.
The improved varieties of seafood accounted for twice as much as those in Yangshan County, with each type trading 100,000 jin (50,000 kg).
Other limited-quantity items, such as fruits and mushrooms, range from a few thousand to a few thousand kilograms, but no more than ten thousand kilograms.
Since General Chu was not present and the demand for cold weapons and hoverboards could not be determined, large quantities were put on hold for the time being. Liu Wenchi only purchased a few hundred items for the constables of the prefectural city.
Finally, there's the much-anticipated homewarming deal.
The cost of the greenhouse also surprised Liu Wenchi and other officials. However, Lu Xuan also told them that the estimate of 1,000 catties per mu was a conservative estimate. In reality, with sufficient air conditioning and plant nutrient solution, 1,500 catties per mu was the minimum.
One pound of mutated grain can be exchanged for 10 nutrient solutions, which is equivalent to ensuring the minimum food intake for one person for one month or for thirty people for one day.
Even if the remaining grain after paying off the debts isn't enough to feed the people of the prefecture, replacing it with nutritional supplements could reduce the demand by ten times or even more.
Ultimately, the prefectural city decided to allocate 10,000 mu of greenhouses.
The reason why the demand was only twice that of Yangshan County was not because the prefectural city only had this much demand, but because the number of seeds was limited.
After the first batch of grain is harvested, the greenhouse can be expanded again for the second harvest.
The cost of heating the greenhouses and other supplies will require a total of 13 million catties of mutated grain.
Some of these were paid in kind with valuable materials such as cloth, spices, gold, and silver.
These valuable peacetime supplies became largely useless after the prefectural city was completely cut off from the outside world, and the city stockpiled a lot of them.
The taxes that the prefectural city hadn't had time to pay were also brought out for trade with Lu Xuan.
The remaining debt was exactly ten million jin, which was to be fully repaid within the three delivery periods of the greenhouse.
Chu Ming's return might increase the debt a little more, but that's a small amount. Whether he continues to pay with gold and silver or adds it to the total debt, it won't affect the repayment period.
Finally, this was written down as evidence.
The contract was signed by Liu Wenchi, but the transaction was conducted by the Luochuan Prefectural Government.
Looking at the stamped document, Magistrate Zhao asked Lu Xuan with an ambiguous expression, "Aren't you afraid that such a large debt might be unrecoverable in the future?"
After all, they would have to pay their debts back slowly, while Lu Xuan wanted to provide them with all the supplies they needed at once.
Once these supplies are received, most of them will be distributed. Even if Lu Xuan wanted to take them back, all the food and supplies would have been used up.
To put it bluntly, even if Lu Xuan killed the people, they wouldn't be able to return the supplies they had already used up.
Lu Xuan casually put the document into his spatial storage and said with a smile, "Which is more worthwhile, a one-off deal or a long-term transaction? I believe you gentlemen can figure it out."
Besides, Luochuan City is right here; you can run away, but you can't hide.
[Trying to rip off the streamer? That's absurd.]
[Warning: Level 7 Ability User! Warning: Mutant Vampire Vine!]
[I actually kind of hope they renege on their debts. Then the streamer can unleash his power in the prefectural city, and we can see the officials kneeling and begging for forgiveness – a truly embarrassing sight.]
Lu Xuan deliberately asked, "Do you all really intend to renege on your debt?"
Liu Wenchi shook his head, "Of course not."
Even if they can't contact the capital now, they still represent the face of the government, so how can they go back on their word?
Judge Zhao thought to himself, "They certainly won't renege on their debt since we haven't even received the goods yet."
Liu Wenchi carefully put away the agreement, then suddenly looked up as if remembering something and asked, "Can't the treatment equipment that Young Master Lu took out of the clinic be traded?"
Lu Xuan said, "If the Prefect wants one, we can trade for one."
In fact, as long as the injury or illness is not life-threatening, the medicines traded by the government office are sufficient.
The treatment device is at most an additional function that allows for a full-body examination, discovering previously undetected lesions or diseases that are difficult to diagnose.
Hmm, it seems this feature is indeed quite important.
However, the quantity is limited, and even if it is traded, it is estimated that only a very small number of people will be able to use it.
One home-use therapeutic device, one thousand kilograms of mutated grain, and enough energy stones for three months.
Lu Xuan first took out the spatial rings or bracelets they had ordered, as well as the communicators.
As the top leader, Liu Wenchi assigned a communication device to everyone present.
He kept the largest one in his personal storage space. The others were given to Zhang Tongzhi and Zhao Tongpan, who were his right and left hands, and each of them had a large one. The assistants and the clerks didn't need much; a regular 100 cubic meter one was enough.
Besides fruits and mushrooms, which have good permeability, Liu Wenchi took out these items on the spot and put them into his spatial storage. The rest of the items were to be retrieved from the warehouse in the prefectural city.
Fortunately, most of the warehouses in the prefectural city were now empty, and there was plenty of space.
As Zhao Tongpan watched as supplies were continuously being emptied from Lu Xuan's house, filling one empty warehouse after another—so empty that even a mouse would shake its head if it entered—his gaze couldn't help but drift towards the rings and bracelets on Lu Xuan's body.
By the time we finished moving the supplies, it was already very late at night.
Liu Wenchi had someone take Lu Xuan to a guest room in the backyard of the government office, and explained that a batch of supplies would be distributed to the public the next day. If Lu Xuan was interested, he could go to the entrance of the government office to take a look before leaving.
Lu Xuan casually took out a single leather sofa, placed it by the window, and sat down. As usual, he first calculated today's expenses and gains.
Expenses are easy to calculate; just look at how many points are missing from your account.
1.2 billion.
Even though Lu Xuan knew there would be more to come, he couldn't help but gasp in surprise.
Sure enough, the demand in big cities is huge.
With so many points, you could buy two more small city shields and a master-level mech at full price.
Fortunately, the profit from this expenditure of over 1.2 billion is quite substantial.
Even taking into account the fact that the scale of the greenhouse will be doubled again as revealed by the government, conservatively estimated, this transaction could net him more than 2 billion, double that of Yangshan County!
This does not include the kayaks Luochuan needs to get through the rainy and cold seasons during the debt repayment period, as well as other supplies to deal with animal attacks.
The total profit could then jump even higher.
Lu Xuan: I love the feeling of making big money so easily, it's so satisfying!
The viewers in the live stream were a bit conflicted.
It's certainly satisfying to watch streamers make a fortune, but if you think about it carefully, what does that money have to do with them?
Even if the streamer earns 10 billion, they won't get even 100 million!
I'm definitely envious, but the sour feeling outweighs the envious one.
Especially when compared to my own salary of only a few thousand or ten or twenty thousand star coins, I won't say who stirred up the jealousy QAQ!
[The streamer has earned so many points, shouldn't we all celebrate and have more giveaways?]
[Exactly! We strongly demand more prize draw slots! The number of online users keeps increasing, but we still only have tens of thousands of slots – that's not enough! We need to increase it to at least six figures!]
Lu Xuan corrected: "To be precise, it refers to the profit within the next six months, not the profit already earned."
[These are all set in stone; there won't be any difference between now and six months from now!]
[Add more lottery entries! Add more! Add more!]
If you don't join us, we'll cause a scene!
Lu Xuan said, "Okay, I'll add it for you."
Having secured a major deal with a net profit of over 3 billion after visiting only two places, Lu Xuan was in a rather pleasant mood and was quite tolerant of these poor souls who could only afford nutritional supplements for their three meals a day.
"But I can only add it after I get back."
He needs to keep the remaining mutated food and other supplies for trading with other settlements; he definitely can't use them for a lottery.
The audience, however, expressed their understanding.
As long as it can be added in the future, at least it can increase the chances of these unlucky people getting a lottery draw by even one in ten thousand. It's heartbreaking.
After managing to calm the restless audience, Lu Xuan did not go inside to sleep. Instead, he continued to sit by the window and opened the window, which was already slightly ajar, a little wider.
[Isn't the streamer still awake? Don't you have to get up early tomorrow to check on the government office distributing supplies?]
[Looking for scenery? The government office courtyard is bare; there's nothing to see there.]
Lu Xuan said meaningfully, "There's nothing much to see, but listening... is worth a listen."
Live stream audience: ? What are you listening to?
They listened intently for a while, but heard nothing.
Lu Xuan did not answer them, but instead enhanced his hearing and further improved his sensitivity using his amplification ability.
Soon, the sound of conversation from a room two courtyards away drifted into my ears.
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Inside Liu Wenchi's study.
On the desk was a fruit platter that Liu Wenchi had his servants cut up.
The officials of the prefecture each picked out their favorite fruits to try, and were immediately amazed by their crisp, sweet, and delicious taste.
"So sweet!"
"It's so sweet and crisp, I've never eaten such delicious fruit before."
"Not only that, there are winter melons, peaches, tangerines, rose apples, and this red fruit called strawberries... They don't look like fruits that grow at the same time. I guess it's because of the greenhouse that they can grow at the same time."
"Not necessarily. Isn't it said that personal storage can preserve food? Perhaps it was harvested a few months ago and then taken out."
"Regardless of which one it is, it shows that Young Master Lu is very capable."
The fruit platter was quickly emptied. Zhang Tongzhi pursed his lips, still wanting more, and his wrinkled face seemed to relax as if nourished by the juicy fruit.
"With the supplies provided by Young Master Lu, we can finally breathe a sigh of relief, and the people can finally have some food to eat."
Liu Ziming said, "Many people in the city know that the clinic has no medicine, so even if they are sick, they endure it without seeking medical treatment. If they do not receive treatment, their lives may be in danger if they delay. When we notify the people to collect supplies tomorrow, we should also remind them to go to the clinic for treatment as soon as possible."
Having finally seen a glimmer of hope, it would be a situation they didn't want to see if more casualties occurred because of these instinctive solutions to problems.
Liu Wenchi agreed, saying, "That's fine."
"But then again, the supplies Young Master Lu has are truly amazing. Prefect, do you think he might really be sent by a deity?" Li Jingli couldn't help but ask.
If they weren't deities, it would be impossible to explain the origin of those clearly extraordinary materials.
The usually quiet Master Sun was a little worried: "And the output of the greenhouse, I don't know if it's really as high as he said."
Previously, I had only heard that the yield per mu in the prosperous Jiangnan region could reach five or six hundred jin, but Lu Xuan actually said it could reach one thousand five hundred jin.
Master Sun couldn't even imagine what an astonishing sight it would be.
Zhang Tongzhi chuckled and said, "Didn't Young Master Lu say that these mutated seeds would be harvested quickly? At most, it will take less than two months to see the actual yield."
If the output is not satisfactory, the prefect will likely renegotiate the debt amount with Lu Xuan, and will not allow the government to suffer a significant loss.
Others had similar thoughts.
However, Zhao Tongpan, while everyone else was delighted with the newly acquired supplies and marveling at the immortal artifacts such as the personal space, suddenly remarked: "Lu Xuan is wearing quite a few rings and bracelets, and there might be even more that he hasn't shown to others, including many supplies that he hasn't taken out."
The study, which had been quite lively just moments before, suddenly fell silent.
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Author's Note: Special thanks to the following:
A landmine was thrown into Changyu Mountain.
"Changyushan", irrigated with nutrient solution +102025-05-18 01:06:38
Thank you to "Jili Pudding", "Yan", "Shi Mengmeng", and "Wenwen" for the nutrient solution!
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