bayedsolid Chapter 324: Fruit for Technology
Chapter 324: Fruit for Technology
"I can now provide you with ten tons of fruit per month." Nangong Jingming stated a figure, which was also very large in their world. Nangong Jingming frowned slightly, secretly calculating the impact of this amount on himself and the others, while also considering Ren Lin's possible reaction. In his opinion, ten tons of fruit was already a considerable supply.
"Ten tons? That's still not enough!" Ren Lin thought. For the entire legion, only ten tons wasn't enough! A hint of disappointment crossed Ren Lin's face. He imagined a billion legion members sharing ten tons of fruit, knowing full well that this wasn't enough. He sighed softly, his eyes revealing a desire for more natural food.
"Isn't that enough?" Nangong Jingming was a little confused. Ten tons a month, how much do they want? Nangong Jingming widened his eyes, his face full of surprise. He really couldn't imagine what kind of huge demand Ren Lin was talking about when he said "not enough".
"The Legion now has a total of one billion people. These ten tons wouldn't even be enough for everyone to share. It's naturally not enough," Ren Lin said. He stretched out his hands, gesturing a large number, trying to give Nangong Jingming a more intuitive sense of the size of their Legion and their enormous demand for natural food. His tone was filled with a hint of resignation, knowing that meeting the needs of so many people was no easy task, yet he didn't want to give up the fight for natural food easily.
"Your army has one billion people!" Nangong Jingming said in surprise. Nangong Jingming couldn't help but gasp, shocked by this huge number. He had a new understanding of the scale of Ren Lin's army. A one billion-person army, in his opinion, was an extremely large number. The scale of its material needs could be imagined.
"Yes, and this is for those currently serving. We also have to take care of the veterans who were injured in the line of duty and have left the Corps. This number really feels too small." Ren Lin looked at Nangong Jingming expectantly, hoping that he could provide more. Ren Lin's eyes were full of anticipation. He stared at Nangong Jingming closely, as if waiting for a miracle to happen, hoping that Nangong Jingming would understand their plight and increase the supply.
"I can only give you that data about the fruit, but take a look at these things and see if they're useful to you. They're all food," Nangong Jingming said, pulling out some snacks. As he spoke, he pulled out a variety of beautifully packaged snacks from a special storage bag and placed them in front of Ren Lin. These snacks were common foods in their world, but for Ren Lin, they were something new and unique he had never seen before.
"What's this?" Ren Lin picked up something, puzzled. The packaging was unlike anything he'd seen before. He carefully picked up a snack bag and examined it closely, his eyes filled with curiosity. He gently turned the bag, trying to find some information about it, but the words and images on the packaging seemed like mysterious symbols to him, impossible to decipher.
"This is a raisin, a processed grape product. You can try it! Just tear a hole like this and you can eat it," Nangong Jingming said as he demonstrated. Nangong Jingming smiled, picked up a bag of raisins, expertly tore a small hole, and took a raisin out of it, putting it in his mouth and chewing it with relish while showing Ren Lin how to eat it. His movements were natural and smooth, trying to get Ren Lin to put aside his concerns and give this new food a try.
"Oh, this tastes pretty good. Although it's not as juicy as grapes, it tastes good too." Ren Lin finished the whole bag in one gulp. Following Nangong Jingming's instructions, Ren Lin put a raisin into his mouth. Instantly, a rich sweetness spread across his tongue. His eyes widened slightly, and a look of surprise appeared on his face. He hadn't expected this seemingly ordinary processed food to have such a wonderful taste, so he couldn't help but eat one after another. In a short while, the whole bag of raisins was gone.
"These are processed fruit snacks. You can take them home and test them!" Nangong Jingming said directly. Watching Ren Lin devour them with relish, Nangong Jingming felt secretly pleased. He knew these snacks might open up new avenues for cooperation between the two parties. He pushed the various snacks in front of him toward Ren Lin, indicating that he could take them home for more detailed testing and evaluation.
"Okay, if you have any food, give me some and I'll send it back for testing," Ren Lin asked expectantly. Ren Lin's eyes sparkled with excitement. He was fascinated by these novel foods and couldn't wait to learn more. He imagined how these foods would be welcomed by the Legion and pondered their potential impact on its combat effectiveness.
"Okay, but there's a lot. I'll pack it all in one of the space buttons!" Nangong Jingming thought for a moment and agreed. He stood up and began to sort the snacks, then took out the space button and put them away. His movements were methodical, demonstrating his mastery of the space button and his meticulous management of supplies.
"Okay, I'll give you a copy of the test data when the time comes," Ren Lin said. He took the space button and carefully stored it, as if holding a precious treasure. He knew that this test data was crucial to their cooperation. If they could truly restore their spiritual energy, it would not only help Nangong Jingming and his team better understand the market potential of these foods in this interstellar world, but also provide a scientific basis for his own army's procurement of supplies.
"Well, thank you for your help!" Nangong Jingming wanted the test data. This way, when they sell the product later, they'll have the data and it can be used as a promotional tool. Nangong Jingming smiled and nodded, his eyes revealing a hint of anticipation and satisfaction. With this test data, they will be able to more accurately identify market demand and formulate reasonable sales strategies in future trade.
"No problem, I want to thank you for showing up!" Their presence gave him hope. This was something that could restore their spiritual strength, something they had been searching for for years without success. A grateful smile filled Ren Lin's face. He knew full well the importance of the natural and novel foods Nangong Jingming and his men had brought to his army. These items not only satisfied the material needs of the members, but also had the potential to be a key factor in boosting the army's overall strength. Therefore, he was filled with gratitude to Nangong Jingming and his men.
"This is mutually beneficial," Nangong Jingming said. They needed the natural food they provided, and they needed the high-tech stuff from the interstellar world. Nangong Jingming's tone was calm and sincere. He understood that in this interstellar world, cooperation was the most effective way to maximize the interests of both parties. They had natural food and other resources, while Ren Lin's faction possessed advanced high-tech technology. Through cooperation, the two sides could achieve complementary advantages and common development.
"Well, the quantity you want is quite large, so it might take some time to arrive. But do you need technology?" Ren Lin asked. A shrewd look shone in Ren Lin's eyes. He understood the value of technology in this interstellar world and hoped to acquire more natural food resources through technology trading. He considered areas of technology that Nangong Jingming and his team might be interested in, trying to find new opportunities for cooperation.
"Technology, are you willing to sell it?" Nangong Jingming asked doubtfully. Nangong Jingming's eyes lit up. He had a keen interest in technology and understood its importance to team development. In his opinion, technology was often the core competitiveness of various factions and was rarely sold easily. Therefore, Ren Lin's proposal left him both surprised and puzzled.
"I can sell you some of the technology you need, but I can't sell you larger, more advanced technologies," Ren Lin said. He frowned slightly, knowing that technology transactions required caution. He had to satisfy Nangong Jingming and his team while also protecting his own core technology from being leaked. His mind quickly scanned the technology projects he could sell, weighing the pros and cons.
"For example, what technologies can be sold?" Nangong Jingming asked excitedly. He leaned forward slightly, his eyes filled with eager anticipation. He couldn't wait to know what technologies Ren Lin could provide and how these technologies would impact their team's development.
"Small space button technology, for example, is for sale, but we definitely won't sell large space button technology right now. We can sell 5, 10, and 20 cubic meters, but we won't sell anything over 50 cubic meters right now," Ren Lin said bluntly. They definitely needed to retain some of their own technology. He detailed the specifications of the space button technology available for sale. His tone was firm and clear, demonstrating his bottom line and principles regarding technology transactions.
"Okay, I'll take it!" Nangong Jingming agreed immediately. The technology was available for purchase, so it was naturally good. Once it was purchased, it would be his. A delighted smile spread across Nangong Jingming's face, and he seized the opportunity without hesitation. He believed that the space button technology would greatly facilitate the storage and transportation of the team's supplies, improving their operational efficiency and enhancing their strength.
"Well, there's also some life robot technology that can be sold. Want some?" Ren Lin asked, thinking about some other technology. A hint of anticipation flashed in Ren Lin's eyes. He hoped to trade more technology for more natural food resources. He considered life robot technology to be relatively widespread and practical, and perhaps Nangong Jingming and the others would be interested.
"Yes," Nangong Jingming agreed without hesitation. Nangong Jingming's eyes revealed a resolute determination. He understood the importance of life robot technology in improving people's living conditions and increasing work efficiency. With these technologies, they could create more intelligent and efficient life robots to provide better support for everyone's lives and work.
"Haha, now we can trade a large quantity of natural food again." Ren Lin was delighted. After all, these technologies were still worth a lot of interstellar currency, and now they could buy a large quantity of natural food. A joyful smile filled Ren Lin's face, as if he could already see a large amount of natural food piled up before him. Through technology trading, he could not only meet the Legion's demand for natural food, but also bring considerable economic benefits to his own faction, which made him very satisfied.
"By the way, Captain Nangong, let's go back tomorrow!" Ren Lin suddenly thought of something and said to Nangong Jingming. Ren Lin's expression grew serious, a hint of worry in his eyes. He remembered today's demonic rat insect uprising and the large-scale movement of forest insects it might foreshadow. He knew he had to return to the city as soon as possible to prepare for the situation.
"Why? We don't want to leave yet!" They had just gotten into the feeling of fighting and had no intention of leaving yet. A hint of disappointment crossed Nangong Jingming's face. He and his teammates had just experienced the powerful mechas in their battle against the demonic rats and insects, and had also found a tacit understanding of teamwork. They were just about to continue their training in the forest to improve their strength, so they were somewhat reluctant to Ren Lin's proposal.
"Today's demonic rat bugs rioted. If I'm not mistaken, the Zerg in the forest will riot and attack the city. We must return to the city immediately," Ren Lin said. His tone was heavy and serious as he explained his concerns in detail. He was well aware of the severity of the Zerg uprising. A large-scale Zerg attack on the city would result in massive casualties and property damage. Therefore, defensive preparations must be made in advance to ensure the city's safety.
"Okay, I get it!" Nangong Jingming heard this and realized that something he didn't know about might be about to happen. For safety, they should just go back together! Nangong Jingming's eyes revealed a hint of helplessness, but he also understood that in this situation, safety was the primary consideration. Although he was a little reluctant, he decided to follow Ren Lin's advice and lead the team back to the city to jointly deal with the possible Zerg crisis.