Chapter 756: Information Brought by the Mirage Civilization
The greatest legacy of the Mirage Civilization is the [Demon·Yupei Shell], a giant with a gentle temperament and proficient in spatial abilities.
"It's said that even a [Ghost]-level attack wouldn't be able to harm this defensive [Demon]." The old cat shook his head. "When faced with danger, it closes its shell and dives deep into the sea, disguising itself as a huge rock."
"So awesome?" Lu Yuan raised his eyebrows.
"So this civilization is very good at escaping."
[Demon·Yupei Shell] can accommodate a giant city inside its body, and is also rich in an extraordinary item called "Yupei".
The big ones are as big as a fist, and the smaller ones are about the size of peanuts.
They are like pearls from shells, resembling transparent amber, rich in life-giving properties. With simple processing, they can be worn as jewelry to cure illness and increase the upper limit of divine attributes. If ground into a medicinal powder, they have even more uses, from cultivating plants and animals to raising children.
Each "Yupei" is at least legendary level, and some can even reach epic level.
"So this civilization achieved a level five civilization by selling pearls?" Lu Yuan asked curiously.
"That's probably true... However, a civilization that can reach such heights must have its own merits, such as courage, determination, and the ability to seize opportunities."
The diplomatic team arrived at the negotiation site outside the city and saw some mirage people.
They look quite strange, like a combination of a 2-meter-long razor clam and an octopus.
The outside of its body is covered with long shells, and on the rings of growth rings are hung golden medal ornaments - yes, they do not need to wear clothes, these medals are equivalent to jewelry.
Eight soft suction tentacles grew out of the shell, two of which had grayish-white eyeballs.
Lu Yuan was no stranger to this kind of creature. The octopus clan was actually a major category in the Pangu continent.
Generally speaking, they are smart, timid and not very strong.
Some octopuses will spit out ink when they encounter danger.
"Hello, Mirage Civilization. I'm Lu Yuan."
Both sides greeted each other politely.
The conversation between the two parties was conducted using the Buzhou Alliance's translator, which is considered standard procedure.
The leading mirage presented two radiant, fist-sized Yupei: "This small gift is for you and your wife."
"There's a legend circulating in my Sea Mirage Civilization that when you and your loved one wear this mysterious pearl at the same time, you will be blessed by the Ocean God, allowing you to walk hand in hand for eternity."
Lu Yuan was no longer surprised by this kind of gift-giving behavior, and he handed it to the staff at the back with a smile.
Anything that was too valuable would definitely be turned over to the national treasury directly or returned afterwards - after all, it was not easy to give in to someone who had given you something, and he didn't need such a small amount of money, and it was impossible for him to accept bribes openly.
He handed over his own seeds: "Dear friends of the Mirage Civilization, thank you for your kindness."
"This is the seed 'Xilan Rice' cultivated with the blood of mythology. May our friendship last forever."
"But let's get straight to the point. We at Green City believe in the concept of 'time is life.' If there's anything you'd like us to help you with, please let me know directly. If we can do it, we'd be happy to lend a hand."
The Mirage People took a look at the "Western Blue Rice" seeds and were immediately delighted. This thing was the latest research result and a paper had just been published in an academic journal. They didn't expect that they would get it directly.
Just this little seed was enough to save them ten years of hard work.
The leader of the Sea Mirage, named "Dongbi," pondered for a moment and moved a tentacle on the table. "My Sea Mirage Civilization has successfully created the [Mirror of Today], but we still have a long way to go before we can achieve the [Mirror of Tomorrow]..."
"The Ninth Era is truly teeming with talent. Whether it's field industrialization, mythology industrialization, or the etheric spirit particle network at Neutrino, they are all historic concepts."
"So, in order to adapt to the times, we hope you can send a team of craftsmen to guide us in creating the [Mirror of Tomorrow] and the [Mirror of the Future] as soon as possible."
"We have already drawn up the relevant conditions."
Lu Yuan took a look at the document.
In fact, this kind of negotiation has already gone through many rounds, and he only needs to sign it.
The general condition is that if the [Mirror of Tomorrow] can be forged within five years, human craftsmen can obtain 50,000 spiritual materials and 5 legendary "Yupei".
If you can help forge the [Future Mirror], you can also get an additional 40 legendary "Yu Pei", 10 epic "Yu Pei", and one immortal-level reward!
This reward is really exaggerated. Lu Yuan estimated that it might be 500-600 civilization points, which is a huge profit!
"No wonder Old Cat is so proud and triumphant. He's really made it big this time..."
Of course, if you don't get anything done, you can only get a guaranteed price of 10,000 spiritual charms...
In fact, the terms of this gambling agreement are quite good, and Green City has no risk at all.
Even if we send some interns there to work for a while, we will have 10,000 spiritual energy in five years.
Starting from the sixth level of civilization, the perpetual motion mechanism of [ghosts] can be utilized, and there is no lack of spiritual charm, but extraordinary materials are still scarce, so the contract is delivered with extraordinary materials.
Lu Yuan's fame is so high that it is impossible for him to send a rubbish team to get the guaranteed 10,000 spiritual energy just based on his reputation value.
What's more, this time in the negotiations, there are members of the Buzhou Alliance's council as intermediary guarantors.
"We have a large number of craftsmen in Green City. We can at least divide them into 15-20 teams that can assist the [Mirror of Tomorrow]." Lu Yuan calculated in his mind, "If a team earns even 10,000 spiritual energy, humans will have made a fortune."
This earning ability is only so-so for a level six civilization.
"But if we want to guide the forging of the [Future Mirror], we don't have enough manpower."
"I am one team, Li Datie has one, and the other Grandmaster has one. At most, I can only send three teams... and we have to succeed, not fail."
"This mission from the Mirage Civilization is far too difficult. Their conditions may be good, but if they can't be completed, it's all for naught."
Lu Yuan sighed softly and said in a loud voice: "We are satisfied with the prices offered by our friends."
"But I still want to remind you, my friends, regarding the [Future Mirror], your civilization... is difficult to forge."
"It's not that we don't want to help, but... as an alien civilization, your luck is too low."
"It's like a dried-up river, with so little water that even the riverbed is exposed. Meanwhile, ordinary civilizations, even if they have less luck, are still flowing."
He gestured a few more times and explained, "The [Future Mirror] must be connected to the history of your civilization to function. Do you understand my description?"
The group of mirage people didn't look too good.
"So, you are unwilling to send high-quality craftsmen?"
"It's not that we don't want to, it's just that it's useless even if we send someone."
Lu Yuan further explained, "Now that the Eighth Era has vanished, the entire Great Plate has disappeared. When the nest is overturned, all the eggs are broken. Even if you are still alive, without the Great Plate, it is equivalent to losing the source. No matter how powerful your civilization is, you will have no luck."
"In past eras, the Inhuman race had absolutely no luck."
"Nowadays, the world of the Ninth Era is more tolerant and has accepted you, but this historical tide makes it too difficult to cultivate acquired myths. Therefore..."
The Buzhou Alliance's guarantor also said, "Friends of the Mirage Civilization, if the basic conditions are not met, please do not force them."
"The craftsmen of Green City are a very valuable resource... The more myths industrialized, the better."
After a long while, the Mirage leader, Dongbi, slowly said, "Everyone, precisely because it is difficult, we have to do it at a great cost."
"Mythology industrialization is the future path. If we can create acquired mythology sooner rather than later, then perhaps the broken river of history can be reconnected to the Ninth Era, and the tide of history can be restored once again."
"So, please reconsider."
Lu Yuan was stunned. This statement seemed to make sense.
If they could get the Ninth Era to accept their alien civilization, they would be willing to pay a higher price.
"Old Lu, will you take this job? There are so many legendary and above materials... This is the only way for our Green City to become prosperous! Please!" The old cat's voice came from the fairy palace, and it was even trembling slightly.
Lu Yuan was speechless.
He finally understood now that the higher the cat's status, the greedier it became!
Even if the other party is willing to pay a lot, you still have to complete it!
If it can’t be completed, isn’t it a waste of time?
"Can't you do it yourself? I don't believe it!"
Lu Yuan refused righteously: "No, I have to go to the North to take charge of the leadership. The North has such a strong destiny, and my mother civilization also wants to go there."
"This awful mission is time-consuming and laborious. I'm getting half the result with twice the effort. Didn't Neutrino offer a high price? What about the Iron Key Alliance? How much did they ask? We can't afford to waste our time."
"Neutrino's craftsmen are not strong enough, so they are not in a hurry." Old Cat was a little unhappy. "The other customers did offer prices, but their sincerity is obviously not as strong as here."
"You're going to make the information public anyway, so they might as well just wait and get it for free."
Lu Yuan sneered, "How many people can become self-taught with just a textbook? Don't worry too much, they will come to us for help sooner or later anyway..."
"Of course, don't exploit them too harshly, or you'll end up turning them into enemies."
"Of course I know..."
Seeing Lu Yuan lost in thought, the negotiating representative of the Sea Mirage Civilization gritted his teeth and offered a higher bargaining chip: "My Sea Mirage Civilization comes from the Eastern Continent."
"That was the last area to fall in the Eighth Era. The reason for this is that the powerful civilizations of the Eighth Era huddled together on the Eastern Continent for warmth. In addition to creating [Boundless], they also created many large-scale alien spaces."
"There are still many remnants of civilizations similar to ours over there! Most of them are quite powerful, at least level five civilizations, and some are even close to level six."
"If you can create a myth for us, we're willing to go back and help you promote the industrialization of mythology!"
"Why don't you run away?" The old cat didn't believe it immediately.
"It's not that we haven't considered evacuating here, but the situation in the Eighth Era is already extremely dire," replied the Mirage Man Dongbi. "We've estimated that if we can't resist the disaster in the Ninth Era, the entire Pangu Continent will be destroyed. Even if we escape to a nearby plane, we will be destroyed along with it."
"A Level 5 civilization can't get far. Is there any point in running away? It's better to stay here and act accordingly."
"Of course, a Level 6 civilization could escape very far, leaving Pangu Continent. They really left... so there are no aliens from a Level 6 civilization."
Lu Yuan nodded, this statement made some sense.
"If you can dispatch a powerful team of craftsmen to guide us successfully on the path of 'Myth Industrialization,' we will serve as a pioneering model. Those remaining alien civilizations, whose history has been completely cut off, are willing to pay a high price for your guidance. Human leaders, this is an unimaginable price! It's enough to make you a Level 6 civilization."
The old cat was getting more and more excited: "Oh my god, these guys really know how to do business. There really isn't just one alien civilization, there are a whole series of them!"
"Old Lu, you have to take this job! The resources for humanity to become a Level 6 civilization depend on this!"
Lu Yuan frowned. "I've already told you I have to go to the North. It's already been decided. I even have to relocate the human city. At most, I can just send Li Datie over."
"But this mission is too difficult, and Li Datie's strength is not enough... If it happens, time and energy will be wasted, and humanity's reputation will be damaged."
"etc……"
His eyes lit up as he came up with a good idea: "Friends of the Mirage Civilization, are there any great people who have made outstanding contributions among your candidates?"
"If your civilization has individuals who have made significant contributions to the survival of the Ninth Era, then we have a chance of over fifty percent."
"If not, then there's really little hope. You can only wait until the technology is fully mature. There's no need to waste your energy."
Lu Yuan's truthful statement made the Mirage Civilization feel good about him. After all, his words could save a lot of unnecessary expenses.
But after thinking it over, they still wanted to spend a large sum of money and take that gamble. Because if they could persist until this era, they would need to achieve a Level 6 civilization, and the Ninth Era was a short era, so every year was worth cherishing. By the time the technology was fully mature, it might be the end of the era!
"Sir Lu Yuan, since our innate luck is weaker than that of ordinary civilizations, we can only make up for it at a high price. We are mentally prepared for this."
"But we don't have any great men of historical stature..."
The Mirage Civilization was too evasive. The fact that their cities were so well preserved showed that they did not fight much at the end of the era and were just busy escaping.
A civilization that survives by itself is unlikely to produce great men, and this is the truth of history.
"Wait... my city actually has citizens from other civilizations remaining here. Their civilization has declined and they've completely assimilated into ours. Can people like them become acquired myths?"
Lu Yuan frowned. These people were the survivors of the Shumiba Civilization and the Lanpeng Civilization, who had settled in Green City. "No problem, as long as they are part of your civilization."
The leader of the Mirage was clearly relieved. "My civilization has a gem-level space scientist, one of the core designers of [Boundless]. This achievement should be enough... However, he has completely lost his memory."
"In fact, we, the fifth-level civilizations, don't know much information."
Lu Yuan glanced at them. Even if you know a little bit of information, you will not be accepted by Pangu Continent. "We will send Li Da, the iron craftsman, to contact you... Well, we have to wait until the general forging process is announced before we can provide private guidance. Otherwise, it will inevitably cause a public opinion crisis."
"But whether it will succeed or not is still hard to say. Everything depends on human effort and requires the joint efforts of everyone."
The people of Mirage were immediately overjoyed. Li Datie was a well-known master craftsman, and Green City was full of sincerity.
"Thank you! Even if we fail, we won't have any complaints."
After the signing of the contract, Lu Yuan didn't feel anything... After all, it was Li Datie who was in charge, and the profits belonged to Green City, and had nothing to do with him, Lu Yuan.
But the old cat was very proud, with its tail pointing to the sky.
How many years have passed, how many years have passed!
It has always been Lu Yuan who eats the meat and humans who eat the leftovers, but now the situation is finally reversed!
Lu Yuan, your ability to make money is not as good as that of humans, right?
Make money, cool!
Lu Yuan also knew that this guy had a strong desire to compare with others, so he was too lazy to complain. This feeling of enjoying the prosperity of mankind was actually... not bad?
Ever since the battle with [God], he seems to be less greedy than before.
The more I know, the more I feel that this world is too complicated. It is wise to protect myself and hide in the city...
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(End of this chapter)
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