Cosmic Trading System

In the interstellar age, a single power could be immensely vast, with no shortage of people. Even if those who fell were the top tier of that power, from the perspective of the other upper echelons, the opportunity to purchase a high-level battleship was extremely worthwhile, even if they exchanged it for some discount, it was considered a great deal.

The Kodis Empire, a large power, didn't necessarily have a top-tier battleship of a sixth-level technological civilization. This wasn't just because such battleships were difficult to buy, but also because they were very expensive and impossible to afford without sufficient funds.

A discount of even one point could represent the profits generated by a family-controlled power over many years, and therefore held significant value.

In comparison, the loss of a handful of personnel was a negligible concern.

According to Zhao Gang and Fang Ao, the more personnel a power suffered, the larger the discount it could receive. It was such that some powers wishing to buy battleships would look forward to more of their personnel dying in battles for the sake of obtaining a larger discount.

However, these events were not in their control.

In order to sacrifice someone, somebody had to be willing to die.

Not long after, all the top-tier battleships of the sixth-level technological civilization and the low-grade battleship of the seventh-level technological civilization were sold.

Indeed, this transaction was far more profitable than selling through the Cosmic Trading System.

Lin Yun earned over 180 billion Spirit Crystals.

Which helped boost his balance in the Cosmic Trading System.

However, this transaction had almost completely sucked dry the wealth of the administrative star, even overdrawing it.

Many powers didn't possess enough Spirit Crystals to buy a battleship, they needed to borrow from their allies and financial institutions, and even a few powers had to pool their resources in order to afford it.

The other powers that had not suffered any damage did not buy battleships since Lin Yun did not offer them any discount. Those among them with considerable strength used the quotas of the damaged powers to make their purchases.

In the beginning, it was only a probing action, but after seeing that Lin Yun and the others were not bothered, many decided to follow suit.

This allowed the powers that had suffered damage yet lacked the strength to purchase battleships to also make a substantial profit.

Everyone was pleased with the arrangement.

A day later, Lin Yun and his team left the administrative star.

Heading towards the Kodis Royal Family.

This time, they did not use a top-tier battleship of a sixth-level technological civilization, instead, they used a top-tier battleship of a seventh-level technological civilization.

Their strength had already been exposed on the administrative star and many were aware of their capabilities. It was assumed that it wouldn't take long for the news to reach the royal family, so there was no need for any false pretenses.

The top-tier battleship of the seventh-level technological civilization was much faster.

...

Almost ten days later, Lin Yun and his group arrived at the Kodis Royal Family's location.

"Fang Keqing, his majesty invites you and all distinguished guests inside…"

The news was passed on very quickly, a high-ranking officer arrived promptly. He was visibly nervous yet also exceedingly courteous. His face broke into a broad smile.

It was obvious that the Kodis Royal Family was already aware of Lin Yun and his group's battle with Qingtian Xuejian and his group.

They recognized the frightening strength of the individuals accompanying Fang Ao and did not dare slight them.

"Esteemed guests, excuse my late arrival. I humbly ask for your forgiveness," the man in the regal attire of the Kodis Empire quickly approached and said upon their entry into the palace's main hall.

He was a middle-aged man with an impressive aura about him.

"Your majesty is too kind." Lin Yun replied with a slight smile.

"I have come to ask if the Kodis Royal Family has any plans to purchase battleships of a seventh-level technological civilization. If so, I have a few of those on hand." After a pause, Lin Yun continued.

His question was direct and straightforward.

Unlike their previous meeting with the Northeast King of the Kodis Empire, they now had enough power to be direct.

"This…" The middle-aged man hesitated.

"What's the matter?" Lin Yun asked with knitted brows.

In his view, even the Northeast King intended to purchase battleships of a level seven technological civilization. As a royal family, they would naturally also buy battleships of a level seven technological civilization.

Did they not want to trade with him by adopting this attitude?

"What's the price of your battleship..." Seeing Lin Yun frown, the middle-aged man didn't dare to hesitate and hurriedly asked.

"A lower-grade battleship of a level seven technological civilization costs forty billion spirit crystals, a medium-grade costs one hundred and fifty billion spirit crystals, a high-grade costs three hundred billion spirit crystals, and a premium-grade costs five hundred billion spirit crystals," Lin Yun gave a deep look at the Emperor of the Kodis Empire before he said.

The offer he gave the Kodis Empire Emperor was even lower than the one he offered the Northeast King, especially for the last two grades of battleships, where each one cost fewer by hundreds of billions of spirit crystals.

The premium-grade battleship of a level seven technological civilization even had its price reduced by half.

According to his guess on some information of the Kodis Royal Family's deals, this offer was indeed sincere.

Listening to Lin Yun's quote, the face of the emperor of the Kodis Empire was constantly changing.

"To be honest, the price you offered is not high. However, a while ago, we already purchased a large number of level seven civilization technology battleships, so now, we can only purchase two of each grade battleship..." The emperor of the Kodis Empire quickly said, bracing himself.

Adding all grades of battleships and buying two of each resulted in almost two trillion spirit crystals.

This was also considered to be a form of support for the other party.

What's more, they managed to get eight battleships, which was not much of a loss compared to the original price.

If this was enough to send these people away, it would be worth it.

"A while ago, you had already purchased a large number of level seven technological civilization battleships? How long ago was this?" Lin Yun frowned.

Was it just a coincidence?

The Northeast King was also buying battleships at such a high price, even buying battleships costing three trillion spirit crystals from him.

A royal family only bought battleships costing two trillion spirit crystals, which was far less than what he had expected.

"Three months ago, the Royal family purchased more than a hundred level seven technological civilization battleships, among which were more than twenty premium-grade battleships of a level seven technological civilization, and the cost was considerable…" The Kodis Empire Emperor said with a slight bitter smile.

Speaking this, he seemed slightly relaxed.

By mentioning the number of battleships they purchased a while ago, he explained the difficulty on one hand, and on the other, it was a subtle display of force.

He was hinting at their strength, which was not weak.

They just didn't want to turn hostile. Once they did, one would have to consider if you could handle so many battleships.

Those battleships were just the ones they bought last time. The strength of the Royal Family of the Kodis Empire had been accumulated over countless years. When their total strength was added together, it was even more of an unknown.

Upon hearing the number of battleships the other party mentioned, Lin Yun's face also changed.

Wasn't it said that the dealings between advanced and lower civilizations were very strict, and that it was not easy for the Kodis Empire to buy battleships of level seven technological civilization?

How did they purchase hundreds at once?

And even premium-grade battleships of a level seven technological civilization...

Wasn't it said the Kodis Empire had never bought battleships of this level?
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Exactly, had he underestimated them before, or did the real dealings only start now?

Hundreds of level seven technology civilization battleships, and more than twenty premium-grade battleships of the same level...

Such a big order!

And he just missed it by a whisker!

Lin Yun felt a hint of regret and unwillingness in his heart.

Just three months ago... It was just three months ago...

If he had known, he would have come earlier. Then, this order might have fallen into his hands!

The profit would have been enormous!