Chapter 201: Galaxy Region, Score-Grinding Maniac Qi Wuxiang!

Fake business wars — poaching talent, buying click farms, tampering with bids, acquiring shares.

Real business wars — see whose fist is harder and go up and fight.

Qin Shi slandered inwardly.

But from this one could also judge that Original Energy Company indeed had real strength.

You must know, United Pharmaceutical belongs to Dongxia's old-established power, stably sitting on the dragon-head elder brother's throne in the industry.

Original Energy Company could actually contend with it, even escalating to the level of a challenge match.

"I'll consider it."

Qin Shi didn't agree, but he didn't refuse either.

The Great Universe Server's test qualification was a very tempting condition.

Although he rarely went to school for classes, his theoretical knowledge points hadn't fallen behind.

Using browsing permit authority far higher than most top students, he learned many tips of icebergs hidden in historical fog.

The Star Sea is vast; the Galaxy is but a corner.

Apart from Dongxia, there also exist other superpowers, super civilizations with Divine Spirit Pillars as background.

And the Great Universe Server, from the very beginning, served the superpowers and super civilizations distributed throughout the Star Sea.

It is said it originated from the hands of the Neutral Camp's upper pillars, 【World String】 and 【Menmen】.

Through gravitational wave resonance achieving ultra-long-distance cross-dimensional data transmission, then letting different civilizations — carbon-based, silicon-based, energy bodies, etc. — access exclusive "Consciousness Resonance Instruments".

Countless lives accumulate wealth, expand territory, deduce inheritances inside... like an incomparably real Second Universe.

Of course, the greatest temptation lies in: if a "player's" permit authority is high enough, they can freely adjust time flow rate, achieving an alternative "immortality".

This point makes those extraordinary titans who call wind and rain across the Star Sea very tempted, flocking to it.

Unfortunately, Dongxia's "Galaxy Region", because of the Star God War and Iron People Rebellion, was beaten into fragments, completely severed from the main body.

Although New Dongxia ended the turbulent era and resumed maintenance and operation, to this day it still has never linked with the main body.

And, part of the Galaxy Region's "login rights" scattered into super consortiums' hands, becoming company property foundation.

"No rush, Qin Classmate think slowly."

An Jingchu also had no intention of urging; she had deliberately done a background check, without a doubt Qin Shi is currently Hengzhou's hottest potential stock.

In the past, a whole handful of companies, even Central City's officials, would have come over to make contact.

Perhaps could even attract big consortiums like United Pharmaceutical, Tomorrow Group.

But the Top Hundred Competition's heat passed over a month ago, yet Qin Shi didn't "sell hot" as predicted.

The reason is simple: on one hand Nanhuang Dojo blocks the front, making big consortiums lose interest — these powers prefer deep cooperation with both sides bound together, otherwise investing sky-covering resources to prop someone up instead makes a wedding dress for others, not worth the loss;

On the other hand, awed by Ying Clan's reputation, getting close to Qin Shi might incur Ying Clan's displeasure — for Nanhuang Dojo's disciple perhaps nothing to fear, but for business partners who prioritize profit, it's a hidden huge risk.

"Original Energy Company is an emerging power; newcomers wanting to catch up to senior predecessors and overturn them must pay courage others don't have, plus a bit of adventurous spirit."

An Jingchu's mouth corner hooked up, smile confident:

"I firmly believe, in all of Hengzhou there won't be anyone with more sincerity than Original Energy Company."

Qin Shi sipped a mouthful of black tea, changed topic and asked:

"I'm quite curious — why doesn't Dongxia take back your login rights? Such a precious thing, shouldn't it be concentrated in government hands?"

An Jingchu smiled gently, asked faintly:

"Qin Classmate, do you know Dongxia's companies — like United, Tomorrow, Nanling... these grasping core technology, almost monopolizing industry resources — what difference do they have with the omnipresent Entropy Sea Bank?"

Qin Shi shook his head.

In the Great Universe, the most famous financial institution is none other than Entropy Sea Bank.

The only superpower not belonging to any civilization, willing to maintain absolute neutrality.

Even Dongxia, whose external attitude has always been tough, would tacitly permit Entropy Sea Bank to open business within the Galaxy.

"Dongxia's companies, in essence, are a pair of gloves."

An Jingchu said:

"No matter how big the business, how much wealth and resources accumulated, we must position ourselves correctly as 'tools'.

Back to your question: if Dongxia takes back the Great Universe Server's Galaxy Region login rights, then it becomes a public instrument.

Everyone knows, if you want to use a 'public instrument', you need sufficient reason, still have to go through tedious procedures, and accept strict supervision.

But if it's a company's 'private property', there aren't so many rules. If the boss wants, they can use it anytime."

Qin Shi frowned; he heard An Jingchu's implied meaning.

"Original Energy Company is whose glove?"

He raised his head and asked.

"I'm just Taian Metropolitan Area's agent, still don't possess the qualification to audience the 'Boss'. If I can reach cooperation with Qin Classmate, perhaps at the year-end commendation meeting I can get an invitation letter."

An Jingchu answered very artistically.

Truly worthy of a big company's agent.

Qin Shi sighed with emotion.

The subsequent chat content, An Jingchu didn't mention cooperation again, instead cared about some details of the Top Hundred Competition.

The two talked very happily, until forty minutes later at lunch time the meeting ended.

In the moment of standing up, An Jingchu passed over a pure black frosted card.

"Journey boring, Qin Classmate might as well experience the Great Universe Server's wonderful points."

Qin Shi didn't decline, accepted the card.

This object's texture was very light and thin; using fingertip to stroke, discovered the frosted-like feel was actually inlaid with tiny crystals by superb industrial technology.

"Thank you Miss An's goodwill, also thank Original Energy Company for thinking so highly of me."

Qin Shi spoke politely.

As the old saying goes, you don't hit a smiling face.

There is truth to that.

Although deep down Qin Shi had no good feelings toward the "Company," stubbornly believing that such a purely interest-based relationship would eventually face betrayal and sell-out.

But one must admit, An Jingchu's attitude, and the way Original Energy Company demonstrated sincerity, indeed made it very hard to dislike them.

"My face skin still isn't thick enough; I can't bring myself to white-eat with a clear conscience."

Qin Shi finished lunch and returned to his room.

He took out that card, carefully appraised it for a while, ensuring there were no hidden dangers.

Spirit relaxed, mind entered the Inner Landscape.

"Super Xiao He, have you ever logged into the Great Universe Server?"

Qin Shi consulted his exclusive search engine as per usual practice.

"I am you. You should ask whether He Lanchan has logged into the Great Universe Server."

Super Xiao He made a rigorous correction, then said:

"As a First Generation Ten Greats, He Lanchan naturally entered the Great Universe Server. He was even ranked top fifty on the Galaxy Region Power Ranking."

Qin Shi scratched his head; a monster like He Lanchan only made it into the top fifty?

Super Xiao He kept a straight little face and said:

"Excluding the Martial Gods of New Dongxia's Nine Millennia, and the elites of other civilizations in the Galaxy Region, a top fifty ranking isn't low."

All living beings in the entire galaxy are like the sands of the Ganges, countless.

Old He making the top fifty still carries plenty of weight.

Qin Shi counted on his fingers, realizing belatedly.

"Then, are there any precautions for logging into the Great Universe Server?"

He asked without shame.

"Remember to open a small account."

Super Xiao He said.

"Although the Great Universe Server uses real-name registration, one can also bypass the Administrator and secretly switch to a small account. He Lanchan forgot to open a small account back then, causing him to be hunted by everyone in the Galaxy Region, often camped at the Revival Point."

Hiss, that brutal?

Qin Shi sucked in a cold breath.

He asked again about the technique for opening a small account, understood the details, then exited the Inner Landscape.

Spiritual Field Power slowly permeated that card; extremely fine inlaid crystals contacted energy, lighting up one after another, intertwining to outline the curves of three wave fluctuation strings.

It was like a key, piercing through the Door of the Xu Kong, bringing Qin Shi to another wonderful world.

Some invisible wave fluctuation swept over his Mortal Body, conducting an extremely fine scan.

This went deeper than detecting Qi Life Force, covering almost every cell.

Causing the Flesh Vitality inside his body to boil and surge, displaying potential.

"This technology throws Qi Guang Heng University's Virtual Combat Room several streets away."

Qin Shi was not nervous; he emptied body and mind, welcoming the Great Universe Server's "embrace."

Soon, his spirit seemed guided; strands upon strands like forming a cocoon, gestating in pitch-black dark space.

Unknown how much time passed; spirit broke the cocoon, condensed a vague human shape.

"This is actually a bit like condensing a Holy Embryo. It feels less like logging into a Virtual World, more like spirit rebirth, cross-realm Arrival."

Qin Shi pondered; he grew limbs like a childhood embryo, generated features.

This process can be controlled by thought, imagining a specific appearance.

Equivalent to "face pinching."

"Better to be a bit plain and unremarkable."

Qin Shi pondered a moment, chose to use Old Liang's young man image.

He had seen it on the Martial Association official website; thick brows, big eyes, square face, looking like a body full of righteousness.

A world of difference from the current flat-topped, frustrated Physical Education Teacher.

Once "face pinching completed," the Xu Kong Space was split open by a beam of light, presenting a brand new scene.

It was an ancient city, completely opposite to New Dongxia's modern style.

Seemingly piled up from giant stones, fully several hundred zhang high, nearly soaring into the clouds.

Below, passersby like ants wore retro clothing too, mostly long robes and linen shirts, colors monotonous.

"Welcome to the Galaxy Region."

"Item Number 95234257……"

"This is the Newbie Area, please feel free to explore freely."

A gentle female voice rang out inside his consciousness; Qin Shi's bird's-eye view suddenly plummeted rapidly.

In the blink of an eye he stood firmly on the ground, appearing in the open wilderness.

He lowered his head to look; grass shoes and cloth clothes, clearly the starting gear of a newbie player.

"Not even a wooden sword given?"

Qin Shi slandered inwardly.

He was just wondering what to do next; this kind of "open world" free exploration often gives the biggest headache; his gaze noticed a herd of sika deer not far away.

"Grind some monsters for a bit."

Qin Shi ran over bare-handed; after the Great Universe Server scanned him, it gave him physical quality not much different from reality.

A few minutes later, Qin Shi's whole body flashed with golden light, one halo after another sweeping past.

This was the upgrade effect.

"What's the point of leveling up?"

Qin Shi was confused; having initially come into contact with the so-called Second Universe, he did not understand the benefits of existence.

"Permit Authority. The higher the level, the higher the permit authority."

Super Xiao He's voice sounded quietly.

"How did you run out?"

Qin Shi looked at Super Xiao He, palm-sized, floating in midair.

"The Great Universe Server equips 'players' with assistant robots as guides. I can communicate with you through it."

Super Xiao He said again:

"Go grind levels more, raise your level. Then you can unlock functions like the mall, trading house, friend chat, etc. The Great Universe Server's greatest advantage is shortening communication costs between civilizations; even separated by countless light years, barrier-free communication can be conducted."

Qin Shi nodded and continued burying himself in killing monsters; fortunately his stamina was exceptionally outstanding, and after an unknown amount of time, with the fiftieth halo flashing past, he finally unlocked all basic functions.

Soon he understood the meaning of Super Xiao He telling him to level up.

"Evolution Space, rentable at level nine hundred, consuming ten thousand Xu Kong Coins. Time flow rate is one hundred to one, deduce evolution routes at will……"

"Bloodline Sublimation Formula, exchangeable at level one thousand, consuming one hundred thousand Xu Kong Coins, success rate at thirty percent……"

"Growth Alloy, exchangeable at level one thousand four hundred, consuming five hundred thousand Xu Kong Coins, this active metal possesses extremely great growth space……"

Qin Shi looked dazzled; compared to the Entropy Sea Bank exchange list full of resource-type items, this was far stronger.

He continued looking down and discovered something interesting.

The Entropy Sea Bank was responsible for selling "resources," while the Great Universe Server sold "props."

"Neither directly provides 'knowledge,' that is, inheritance."

Qin Shi familiarized himself with various functions while continuing to kill monsters.

Around level one hundred, there were no monsters in the Newbie Area that could provide large amounts of experience anymore.

So he entered the city, spent one Xu Kong Coin, activated the transmission array, and went to the larger Main City.

After raising his level to one hundred seventy, Qin Shi unlocked the ranking list function again.

He opened it and indeed saw He Lanchan's name.

Ranked fifty-sixth, about to fall out of this list.

"Lao He started too early, too much of a loss."

Qin Shi kept looking up, then discovered that the seventeenth was actually Qi Wuxiang.

And chose to make all information public.

"Level is ninety million?"

Qin Shi rubbed his eyes, wanting to confirm whether he had seen wrong.

Just how idle was this great demon king, to grind so much experience?

Further up, the information ahead was all confidential, not even names could be viewed.

But undoubtedly, among them were nine Supreme Meritorious Subjects who founded New Dongxia.

Then adding First Martial God Yan Haishan, Ning Yuanhai, and others.

Roughly making up the Galaxy Region's Top Combat Power Ranking.

"What's my rank?"

Qin Shi curiously inquired.

The result was only one sentence: "Unlisted."

"Over a hundred levels, and not even qualification to be on the list?"

Qin Shi's corner of mouth twitched, having the impulse to find a place and ruthlessly kill monsters to level up.

But his attention was attracted by something else.

"Cross-Region Matching?"

(Chapter End)