Apocalypse Gachapon

Chapter 1933: Spending is also an art (5)

Aslan looked at Ye Zhongming, her feelings extremely complex.

Previously, it was because they had a sort of half-mentor, half-apprentice relationship, yet the apprentice had surpassed the master in a certain skill. Now, it was because he had directly refused the marriage proposal.

Was she really not in his eyes? Not even with half of the Star-Eye Clan thrown in?

Everyone instinctively considers problems from their own perspective, and Aslan was no different. This tendency is more pronounced the less experience one has.

Even though Aslan had been ʼhiding her identityʼ to train herself, after all, it had been a short time, and she couldnʼt shake off that invisible preferential treatment. So even now, she was still somewhat immersed in the emotion of being rejected.

However, Aslan was, after all, the successor cultivated by the Star-Eye Clan. She might not understand or be unable to figure it out, but that didnʼt stop her from moving past the matter.

But now, what White Robe was talking about really made Aslan a bit angry.

Indeed, Ye Zhongmingʼs points were all his own; the clan wouldnʼt interfere. But he still shouldnʼt be so wasteful, right? The list had a whole bunch of useless junk.

Looking at those items like the High-grade Specimen Cultivation Pods, Fifth Law Balancer, etc., with their long strings of large numbers behind them, Aslan felt angry.

These points were, after all, obtained with the help of White Robe, Jie Kui, and others. Acting like this was a bit too disrespectful.
Cheng Liujin didnʼt have the same negative emotions as Aslan; he just felt it was a pity. He felt he should have discussed this matter with Ye Zhongming in advance, at least asked about his needs and given suggestions. That might have avoided the situation where he chose so many useless things this time.

Yes, they were really useless. For a race like the Star-Eye Clan, which could barely maintain basic operations, where would the funds, energy, and manpower come from to engage in research and development?

Without R&D, these things were just scrap.

Ye Zhongming sat down at the conference table. He didnʼt want to be mysterious today. After all, he would still need their support in the future. With their help, it would almost mean the three major teams and the higher-ups were on his side. Then, within the Star-Eye Clan, he would truly be unimpeded without any constraints.

”I took twenty percent of the trade discount profits.”

Ye Zhongming looked at Cheng Liujin, and the Gold Order Leader nodded.

”As for me, I am a fairly outstanding craftsman. Although my understanding of the manufacturing systems of the cosmic races is currently only at an elementary stage, not even considered beginner level, I am confident that after focusing on research for a period, I will achieve some results.”

”Look at what I selected.”

Ye Zhongming took the list, looked at it, and then circled an area. The others gathered to look; it was all sorts of equipment and vessels.

”These things range from low-level to high-level, all available. They are also what I need for the learning process, from simple to complex manufacturing techniques. I hope to master manufacturing methods that the clan does not possess by researching and disassembling these devices, especially those of the Taros Red Dwarves.”

The others initially felt that it was somewhat unreliable, but hope immediately surged within them.

After all, Jie Kui had witnessed Ye Zhongmingʼs manufacturing level. For him to say he hadnʼt even started was definitely modesty. Could someone who hadnʼt begun crafting equipment that many Novices rushed to buy? If that were the case, once he really started, how formidable would he be?

”You, really can?” Aslan, after all, had less depth and asked directly.

Ye Zhongming didnʼt mind and nodded: ”There should be no problem. I have to give it a try anyway.”

White Robe had fought alongside Ye Zhongming and had a natural closeness and trust in him. Hearing this, he immediately chose to believe him and patted Ye Zhongming, saying, ”Alright, then explain these.”

Cheng Liujin, listening nearby, rolled his eyes inwardly, thinking this simple-minded guy, is crafting equipment the main point? This is the foundation, okay? The main point is the trade discount, the discount! Thatʼs money, money! It can benefit the clan! Shouldnʼt we ask more about that?

”These.”

Ye Zhongming looked; they were some tool-like things.

”Right, letʼs be frank. These things are probably just fillers, things the last few placers would only choose when they had no other options. Now theyʼve all ended up with you.”

Cheng Liujin looked at White Robe, who was speaking, and thought, having gone through life and death together is really different; he speaks so casually.

”You know, among my personal rewards is a piece of land.”

”I want to do some planting on it.”

”Because I am also an excellent gardener.”

Everyone: ”...”

Is this a reason? Because you are an excellent gardener, you want these things used for farming or seedling cultivation?

What is the main theme of the cosmic races? Itʼs battle! Growing crops is the work of those who canʼt become warriors or warriors with limited talent, right? Why is a Novice number one meddling in this?

”Do you need to do it personally?” White Robeʼs arm was so stiff it was almost twitching.

”Of course!” Ye Zhongming said resolutely. ”Look, I am the new Bronze Order Leader, right? When I return to the clan, I need to meet my subordinates, right? How to gain their support in the future? Donʼt I need to give them some benefits? Good equipment, these, and also, good food.”

And also, good food...???

The expressions on everyoneʼs faces were indescribable.

Whether actively or passively, they were all advanced life forms that had left their home planets and entered the stellar era. Faced with all kinds of major events, did what they eat need to be so particular?

Seeing the expressions of the people around him, Ye Zhongming knew what they were thinking. He didnʼt care.

These people definitely didnʼt know how much money the various nutritional supplements and Cloud Peak delicacies he made on Earth had earned!

When he left Earth, that was already Cloud Peakʼs most profitable industry, with a profit margin even higher than the equipment he manufactured.

”I also bought some meeting gifts for the Bronze Mask Warriors. These are all here. I donʼt know how many Bronze Warriors there are; there are a thousand pieces here, I wonder if itʼs enough~~”

Everyone took a look; alright, this was at least acceptable. After all, they were all equipment and such, with high, medium, and low grades, obviously meant to be awarded according to strength.

Looking at the few good pieces of equipment among them, White Robe and Cheng Liujin felt a bit envious. The benefits bestowed upon the Bronze Warriors were a waste. But thinking that Ye Zhongming was new here and suddenly taking over the Bronze Team, he really needed some means to win peopleʼs hearts.

”And these?” White Robe pointed to some other items on the list.

Ye Zhongming looked and instead asked: ”Are these not normal?”

White Robe shook his head, ”Not normal! Because these are all consumables, consumables for battle. Many are needed when our Star-Eye Clan uses skills, as well as numerous trap-like items. Although these things arenʼt expensive, the quantity you bought is enough to support a medium-sized battle. Our clanʼs situation is not unknown to you; itʼs impossible for us to conflict with others now. These are a waste.”

Ye Zhongming pursed his lips and said slowly: ”Who says we wonʼt have conflicts with others? I donʼt believe in that set of enduring humiliation to survive, dragging out a feeble existence, or persevering under heavy burdens.”

”What I believe in is... truth lies within the range of the cannon.”