Technological advancement begins with devouring.

After several hours of long talks, Jiang Chen and Jia Yi finally reached a verbal agreement.

If nothing major goes wrong, this verbal agreement will become a formal cooperation and be put into a contract.

"Then I wish us a pleasant cooperation." Jiang Chen shook hands with Jia Yi, and then they said goodbye.

Back in reality, Jarvis's voice immediately rang out: "Master, email received. The procedures for changing the business scope of your studio have been completed, and it has been renamed 'Jiang's Industrial Group.' In addition, the company account has received an additional two trillion Chinese yuan."

"I understand." Jiang Chen nodded slightly, thinking to himself that Jia Yi was indeed efficient.

The change in business scope and company nature is for the purpose of future cooperation.

The two trillion yuan was an interest-free loan provided to Jiang Chen by the military, which could only be used for the construction of the [Boxer] production line and the procurement of raw materials.

Since Jiang Chen modified the design of the [Boxer], the production line naturally could not simply copy the original design and needed to be fine-tuned.

Many parts even require new production processes to be designed because there are no suitable products on Earth.

In short, buy what you can buy, and if you can't buy it, buy the materials and make it yourself.

However, these matters are mainly handled by Jarvis. After the initial plan is completed, suitable suppliers and construction companies will be selected online, and then Jiang Chen will make the final decision.

Even the construction process didn't require Jiang Chen to personally oversee it every day.

However, Jiang Chen did not have any free time.

After obtaining the experimental model of the [Boxer] through the auction of the War God Palace, the major forces quickly conducted various tests, and soon people came knocking on their door.

The fastest to react were the businessmen in the HR Alliance; once they smelled money, they were more efficient than anyone else.

The HR Alliance's president, Isadora, personally traveled to Jiangnan Base City to meet with Jiang Chen, hoping to obtain the technology patent authorization for "Boxer".

“I don’t intend to sell the technology; I will only sell the finished products.” Looking at the white woman in front of him, who was over sixty but still looked young, Jiang Chen refused her request without hesitation.

After a slight pause, Jiang Chen continued, "As for the price, each [Boxer] will cost 30 billion Chinese yuan. Production will begin after a 70% deposit is paid, and delivery will be completed within one year at the latest."

Isadora didn't give up and pressed on, "Regarding the technology licensing, won't you reconsider? Our HR Alliance is absolutely sincere and can exchange it for materials from King-level monsters and resources from ancient civilization ruins! In fact, we only want the license, not the exclusive rights! You can produce and sell it yourself, or you can license it to other forces! Of course, the price we are willing to pay is different depending on whether it's an exclusive license or not."

Isadora keenly perceived the interests involved in the [Boxer] mech.

If it can enable a high-level warrior to instantly possess the combat power of a war god, then no matter how expensive it is, it's worth it.

In particular, this is a product that can be mass-produced!

If we could build thousands or tens of thousands of "Boxers," the entire landscape of the Earth would be transformed.

Upon hearing Isadora's words, Jiang Chen's heart stirred slightly.

Jiang Chen was also interested in monster materials, but not very much. After all, Earth currently only has planetary-level monsters, which are valuable only on Earth; they are worthless in space and can be bought in large quantities easily.

However, many of the products of 'ancient civilization relics' involve the universe, and among them may be treasures whose true value has not been discovered by these forces on Earth.

However, after a slight hesitation, Jiang Chen rejected Isadora's proposal, firmly stating, "I won't sell the technology, only the finished product. Moreover, even if I purchase the finished product, an agreement must be signed under the witness of the War God Palace. The [Boxer] can only be used to fight monsters and cannot be used for internal human conflicts. If this is violated, I will be subject to joint sanctions from various major forces."

Isadora saw that Jiang Chen's attitude was firm and did not continue to try.

The main reason was that she didn't want to offend Jiang Chen, a genius who had reached the planetary level at only nineteen years old, because of this matter.

“If that’s the case…” Isadora pondered for a long time before speaking, “According to your terms, 30 billion is a bit too expensive. To be honest, we’ve studied the [Boxer] mech, and our engineers within the HR Alliance have determined that the cost of one [Boxer] won’t exceed 20 billion. Considering your profit margin, I think 25 billion Chinese yuan per unit is a reasonable price. The deposit should also be reduced to half, and the remaining balance should be paid in full upon delivery.”

Jiang Chen was secretly surprised upon hearing Isadora's words.

The cost of the first experimental model of the "Boxer" was very close to this figure.

If we take into account the labor costs of engineers and skilled workers required for precision machining, pushing the total cost to 20 billion is quite reasonable.

But Isadora miscalculated two points.

First of all, Jiang Chen does not need to hire too many staff members. Jarvis can oversee the entire production process without the need for human staff to interfere, and it is more efficient and has a lower error rate.

Secondly, after replacing some materials, the production cost of the [Boxer] also decreased.

All things considered, if the production line is fully assembled and mass production begins, the cost of one "Boxer" is approximately 15 billion.

Selling 30 billion means doubling the value.

Even if each unit sells for 25 billion, there will still be a profit of over 10 billion per unit.

After a moment's thought, Jiang Chen said, "If your HR Alliance can accept the condition that part of the payment be made with special treasures, I can accept the price of 25 billion. If it's just cash, then 30 billion is the minimum, not a penny less. As for the deposit, it must be at least 60%, no lower."

Isadora hesitated for a while before nodding and saying, "We can offer some of the spirits of plants and trees and the products of ancient civilizations in exchange for you, but the specific list and prices need to be negotiated separately. Moreover, special treasures cannot account for more than 30% of the payment, and the rest will be paid in cash."

"That depends on whether the treasures you bring out can tempt me," Jiang Chen said directly.

The spirits of plants and trees, relics of ancient civilizations, and so on, can be good or bad.

The HR Alliance would never try to fool Jiang Chen with worthless things, but they would also never bring out their best treasures.

Whether a deal can be reached on this condition depends on whether the HR Alliance offers something of sufficient sincerity.

Isadora expressed her understanding, saying, "Please be patient, Councilor Jiang Chen, for a few days. I need to contact the Alliance to confirm the list of treasures to be provided to you."

Jiang Chen nodded and said, "Okay, then we'll talk about it later."