[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-apocalypse-i-have-a-multiplier-system":3,"chapter-apocalypse-i-have-a-multiplier-system-apocalypse-i-have-a-multiplier-system-chapter-159":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Apocalypse: I Have A Multiplier System",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1538607,2001,"Chapter 159 - 159 159 Cotton Factory","apocalypse-i-have-a-multiplier-system-chapter-159",159,"\u003Cp>Chapter 159: Chapter 159: Cotton Factory Chapter 159: Chapter 159: Cotton Factory They had been following it for days, hoping to capture it before it evolved into a fire-resistant monster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, they stood at the river’s edge, staring at the rotting corpse with a mixture of disgust and relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s dead,” one of them muttered, his voice muffled by the cloth mask covering his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Didn’t make the evolution.” “Good for us,” another man said, nudging the body with the tip of his spear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s make sure it’s really dead, then head back.” But as they began to move closer to the zombie, a faint hissing sound caught their attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One by one, the scavengers turned toward the tunnel nearby, where the noise seemed to be coming from.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What was that?” one of them asked, his voice trembling slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before anyone could answer, a mutated fire lizard shot out of the tunnel, its body glowing with heat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It lunged at the nearest scavenger, sinking its blazing teeth into his leg.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He screamed as flames burst from the wound, spreading rapidly across his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In moments, his flesh was consumed by fire, and he collapsed into a charred heap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Panic erupted among the group as more fire lizards poured out of the tunnel, followed by the buzzing of mutant flies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scavengers swung their weapons wildly, but it was no use.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fire lizards were too fast, and the flies’ scorching touch left burns wherever they landed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One by one, the humans fell, their screams echoing through the tunnel as the mutated creatures overwhelmed them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fire lizards tore through flesh, while the insects feasted on the remains, their fiery bodies leaving nothing but ash in their wake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the last scavenger’s cries faded into the night, the tunnel fell silent once more, save for the crackling sound of burning flesh and bone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>………..\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Jiyai unaware of the changes happening in her world, continues with her mission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“System locate a cotton factory.” [Locating….\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Location found.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cotton factory situated just outside of Rivercliff town, 10 kilometers from your current position.] Su Jiyai stood still for a moment, letting the information sink in, but before she could respond, the System continued with a surprising update.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Good news!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The factory’s owner is experiencing heavy losses and is eager to sell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This could be an opportunity to acquire the machinery, cotton, and even seeds at a lower cost.] A small smile curved her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let’s go.” The drive was relatively smooth, and the landscape passed in a blur of greenery mixed with industrial structures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the silhouette of the cotton factory appeared on the horizon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The large, brick building was old, with patches of wear and tear showing its age.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t surprising that the factory was struggling to stay afloat in such a harsh environment, where industrial output was declining across most sectors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Jiyai exited the RV and happened to see a poster right outside the factory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Picking up the poster, she read the content which was the same as what the system had told her, and walked inside the factory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The manager of the cotton factory who was sipping tea while chatting with the workers saw her and hurriedly walked up to Su Jiyai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hello?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are you looking for someone?” he asked, his voice cautious but polite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Jiyai nodded slightly, her expression unreadable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m here to speak with the owner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I heard the factory is up for sale.” The manager blinked in surprise but quickly composed himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, yes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han, the owner, is inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Please, follow me.” He led her through the dusty corridors of the factory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The machinery groaned softly in the background, the rhythmic hum of old equipment the only sound echoing in the large space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Workers moved sluggishly, their movements tired and mechanical, a clear sign of the declining business.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they reached a small office in the back, the manager knocked on the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice from inside beckoned them in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han was seated at a cluttered desk, his face etched with fatigue and worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced up as they entered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Jiyai wasted no time on pleasantries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I heard you’re looking to sell the factory.” Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han sighed heavily, leaning back in his chair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Business has been bad, and the debts are piling up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I can’t afford to keep it running any longer.” Su Jiyai’s gaze flicked to the old machinery visible through the office window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m not interested in the entire factory,” she said smoothly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But I am willing to buy the machinery, some of your cotton stock, and the cotton seeds.” Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han’s brows furrowed in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just the machinery and the cotton?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not the factory itself?” “Correct,” Su Jiyai replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I have my own facilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What I need is the equipment and materials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’ll still own the land and building, but I’ll take the rest off your hands.” Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han seemed to ponder this for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His factory had been bleeding money for years, and Su Jiyai’s offer, though unconventional, would at least help him cut his losses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>that’s certainly an option.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The machinery’s old, but it still works.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the cotton…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>we don’t have much, but I could include what we have left.” Su Jiyai folded her arms, her tone matter-of-fact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s talk numbers.” She didn’t have time to beat around the bush.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uh…why don’t you sit first and…” “No need.” Su Jiyai waved her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I am running late, so it will be great if we can keep our conversation short.” “Alright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then I won’t beat around the bush too.” Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han said, honestly he preferred straightforward people, “If you are talking about all the machinery in the factory the total cost would be around 10 million.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But since they are second-hand, I am ready to sell them at half price of 5 million.” “2 million and I want cotton as well as the cotton seed.” Su Jiyai stated calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Author: If only I have bargaining skills like her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My bank balance would be dancing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>>_\u003C)\u003C\u002Fp>",1014,"2026-06-06T06:36:35.983Z",1,"novelbin.me","307a2088d88dd1342a9799b15de0a2230685586082d3f43d5b283d0b1a11ba90","apocalypse-i-have-a-multiplier-system-chapter-160","apocalypse-i-have-a-multiplier-system-chapter-158",661,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fapocalypse-i-have-a-multiplier-system-cover.jpg"]