Yun Qianqian frowned slightly, a hint of difficulty in her voice as she said, "Vice Leader Wen, the manufacturing cost of the kongling crystal is quite high, roughly one hundred eight-line zombie crystals. Moreover, since the current technology isn't fully mature, the success rate is particularly low, so the price… we really can't set it easily… This…"
Yun Qianqian had considered quoting a high price, but then she thought that the kongling crystal would also become an external commodity in the future, and pricing it too high would not be appropriate.
However, the future selling price might be set at one ten-line zombie crystal, with a cost of one eight-line zombie crystal. A nearly hundredfold profit was already quite substantial.
But that was for the future. For now, she directly stated the cost price as one ten-line zombie crystal and emphasized the immature technology. This would show Firefly's sincerity and leave room for future price adjustments.
As for now, if Wen Wudao wanted to obtain a kongling crystal, it was up to him to make an offer.
Wen Wudao pondered for a moment, quickly calculating in his mind. The price of one ten-line zombie crystal for such a divine item was not expensive; it could even be called a fair price.
But this was only the cost price, and the success rate was low. If it were sold externally, people would probably rush to buy it even at ten times the price. If he wanted it now, he would have to offer an even higher price.
Wen Wudao took a deep breath and slowly said, "Miss Yun, since you said the cost price is one ten-line zombie crystal, then I am willing to offer two eleven-line zombie crystals for one kongling crystal."
A flicker of surprise crossed Yun Qianqian's eyes, then she chuckled softly, "Vice Leader Wen is indeed generous. Then it's settled. Vice Leader Wen, please wait a moment while I ask my sisters to record your purchase order."
The price of two 11-line zombie crystals was proposed by Wen Wudao himself. This way, if it was sold externally at the price of one ten-line zombie crystal in the future, Wen Wudao would have nothing to say.
Yun Qianqian looked at Zuo Feng, who immediately understood. Da Bai Tu was indeed Da Bai Tu; as soon as the transaction for one kongling crystal was finalized, she was already thinking of making a hefty profit from Wen Wudao.
Since a purchase order was being recorded, if Wen Wudao bought too little this time, he would probably be embarrassed.
Zuo Feng secretly chuckled. Da Bai Tu was truly shrewd. Without further hesitation, he stood up and walked out the door, returning shortly with Da Mi Tao.
Da Mi Tao, holding an empty folder, sat next to Da Bai Tu, ready to record Wen Wudao's purchase details.
Yun Qianqian, smiling, took a kongling crystal from Da Mi Tao's hand and gently placed it on the table, pushing it towards Wen Wudao. "Vice Leader Wen, please examine this kongling crystal first. If there are no issues, we can proceed with the official transaction."
Wen Wudao stared at the kongling crystal with fervent eyes, a mix of greed and excitement flashing through them. He then carefully inspected it, and after confirming it was correct, he slowly nodded, his fingers continually caressing the kongling crystal as he said, "Good, good stuff! Then this deal is settled! Next, let's discuss other collaborations."
Wen Wudao carefully put away the kongling crystal and then pulled out a document, handing it to Yun Qianqian. "How much for the chi re crystal?"
Yun Qianqian handed Wen Wudao a total of four documents, for the chi re crystal, the grain crystal, the clone crystal, and the tu zhou crystal.
These were also resources planned for external sale in the future. As for the clone crystal, it was not originally intended for external sale, but considering that she wanted to obtain that item from Wen Wudao, she had to let him taste some sweetness that others couldn't enjoy.
After another round of verbal sparring, the price was finally set at one eleven-line zombie crystal for one chi re crystal. Wen Wudao directly purchased ten chi re crystals, and Da Mi Tao quickly recorded this transaction list.
Wen Wudao seemed invigorated and continued to browse the documents, his gaze falling on the tu zhou crystal. The tu zhou crystal's effect was similar to the chi re crystal's; both were single-use consumables with similar power, so the price was naturally easy to discuss.
Similarly, it was one eleven-line zombie crystal for one tu zhou crystal, and Wen Wudao did not hesitate, directly purchasing ten.
Next came the intense round: the grain crystal. What was the most lacking thing in the world right now? Naturally, it was grain! It could be said that currently, except for Firefly, no base lacked grain.
The grain crystal, capable of producing grain, naturally became a key focus among scarce resources.
Wen Wudao indeed showed great interest in the grain crystal but also revealed his cunning, desperately trying to drive down the price. He even invoked the title of "strategic partner," hoping to exchange one eleven-line zombie crystal for one grain crystal, and with a purchase quantity of one hundred!
He was preparing to expand his influence in the future, attempting to control the lifeline of resources by stockpiling large quantities of grain crystals.
Yun Qianqian's expression remained unchanged, but she already understood Wen Wudao's ambition in her heart. She smiled slightly and said, "Since Vice Leader Wen places such importance on the grain crystal, we are naturally willing to seriously consider your needs.
However, you should know that the further we go, the higher the value of grain will be. After all, the grain currently grown by various bases is simply not enough to sustain their operations, and the food that can be collected outside is also becoming scarcer, mostly expired or even rotten.
You're purchasing so much this time, and we can't supply that much…"
Yun Qianqian felt there was no problem with the price, but this was only the current price, and it would rise in the future. If he wanted to buy it all now, Yun Qianqian naturally wouldn't let him succeed easily.
She gently tapped the table and said, "If Vice Leader Wen is truly sincere about purchasing in large quantities, we can consider prioritizing your supply, but the quantity must be gradual, as our base also needs to maintain its operations."
Wen Wudao pondered for a moment, a glint flashing in his eyes, "Miss Yun makes a good point. Then how about we set fifty grain crystals first? It can be considered a sincere beginning."
Yun Qianqian smiled faintly, not answering immediately. Instead, she slowly picked up her teacup, took a sip, and said, "Since Vice Leader Wen is so sincere, we naturally cannot be too cold.
Ten grain crystals, that's the quantity we can provide at the moment. If you have further needs later, we can gradually coordinate resources.
After all, we will continue to cooperate in the future. Let's take it slow, there's no need to rush."
Wen Wudao narrowed his eyes slightly. Yun Qianqian's words sounded gentle, but they were airtight, firmly holding the initiative.
He chuckled softly, nodded, and said, "Alright, then let's start with ten grain crystals. I hope our future cooperation goes smoothly." Da Mi Tao quickly recorded the transaction details, and the atmosphere seemed to lighten a bit.
Next was the transaction for the clone crystal. Being able to create a clone with ten times its own ability reserve, its value was naturally extremely high, which was why Wen Wudao placed this item last.
Wen Wudao's finger tapped lightly on the document bearing the words "clone crystal," his gaze deep, as if weighing the immense energy contained within this small crystal.
Ten times one's own ability reserve… What did that mean?
At a critical moment, this was almost equivalent to an extra life, or a decisive strategic strike.
Especially, the clone crystal's defense was comparable to a-grade metal!
He looked up, his gaze as sharp as a hawk's, at Yun Qianqian, his voice low and filled with barely concealed desire: "Miss Yun, this clone crystal… are its effects truly as described?"
