Chapter 453: Penacony's new shareholder—Astral Express

Where the Astral Express crew is located.

March 7th looks at Jade in the game plot, shivers all over, and says: "Eww~ This Miss Jade has suddenly become so scary."

Dan Heng is calm, without much change, nods and says: "As a high-level member of the IPC's Ten Stonehearts, this appearance is not very unexpected."

"And... what Jade said about the safety of Penacony's dream, I'm afraid it's not a lie."

March 7th is surprised: "What? Could it be that there is really life danger in Penacony's dream world now?"

Welt Yang nods slightly and says: "Indeed, now that it has lost the protection of 【Order】, Penacony's dream is probably no longer that safe."

March 7th lies on the table and says helplessly: "In this way, it's really a complicated feeling."

Welt Yang adjusts his glasses and says: "As for what comes next, it depends on what methods the Family will use."

【Mr. Gopher Wood's eyes become increasingly gloomy, his expression like ice in the middle of winter. After a moment of silence, he slowly says in a low voice: "Do you think you can do it?"】

【Jade sneers, her confidence not wavering in the slightest: "My whip is very long. Even in Pier Point, I can easily strangle your neck."】

【Subsequently, Jade's tone softens slightly, and she continues: "But as long as you give up that stupid listing plan, the IPC will promise: absolutely not to harm the interests of the Family Heads led by you."】

【"In Asdana, we also need allies. The IPC can 【help】 Penacony with financing—starting by buying 30% of the equity. With our capital inflow, Penacony's stability and reconstruction will be an overnight project."】

【Mr. Gopher Wood listens to Jade's words and says in a low voice: "30%? Who can guarantee that your appetite won't grow bigger and bigger?"】

The livestream room.

"Once this sentence is out, it seems Mr. Gopher Wood is indeed unable to turn the tide."

"After all, at such a time, being caught by the Interastral Peace Corporation, Mr. Gopher Wood has also done his best."

"Hehe, don't be too sympathetic to Mr. Gopher Wood. Look carefully at what Jade said earlier—【the IPC will promise: absolutely not to harm the interests of the Family Heads led by you】. Led by you, isn't this the sweetness of cooperation released by the IPC?"

"Indeed, after the Oak Family fell, who is the head of the Penacony Family today is still an unknown. Although Mr. Gopher Wood's seniority is indeed deep enough, the other Family Heads probably won't let go of such a good opportunity."

"Sigh! Put that way, I feel like Penacony's situation is really full of internal and external troubles, it's hard!"

"I have to say, Miss Jade's negotiation skills are really brilliant. First, she points out the worst result, and then quietly releases the sincerity of cooperation. If it were an ordinary person, I'm afraid they would have been completely manipulated by Jade by now."

"Put that way, Mr. Gopher Wood, who still maintains his calm, is indeed mentally resilient."

"But the IPC's appetite is indeed big. They want 30% of the shares at once. I estimate that no single Family Head has 30% of the equity. You know, there are several Families in Penacony."

Where the Astral Express crew is located.

March 7th looks at Jade's words in the game plot and says: "Although what Miss Jade said seems to make sense, but..."

March 7th pauses, shakes her head, and says: "But I always feel there is some unease in this."

Dan Heng nods and says: "March, your feeling is not wrong. For the IPC, as long as they intervene, it will be easy to seize control of Penacony later."

"This kind of thing, the Interastral Peace Corporation is very skilled at."

Welt Yang also nods and says: "Indeed, for the IPC, unless they are not allowed to intervene, once they can intervene in Penacony's situation, how it develops later will probably not be controlled by the Family."

【In the game story, listening to Mr. Gopher Wood's words, Jade lets out an elegant, pleasant laugh: "Hehe, isn't that the subtlety of the whole thing? The answer is: No one. No one can guarantee it, everything depends on self-discipline and respect. At least the Board of Directors will still give some face to you Family Heads."】

【"Mr. Gopher Wood, you are a smart person. Going to such great lengths to play this game of chess with me, isn't it just to show your business acumen and seek more benefits for the Family?"】

【At this point, Jade's gaze becomes sharp, as if pointing directly at Mr. Gopher Wood's inner desires: "Stopping at the right point is good for both parties. If you think this is not enough—another purpose of listing Penacony is nothing more than wanting to further expand the influence of the Planet of Festivities and attract more guests to come and spend."】

【"For this demand, I have also prepared a corresponding solution for you."】

【Listening to Jade's words, Mr. Gopher Wood murmurs in a low voice, then slowly makes a major decision, nodding: "Okay. I understand the IPC's sincerity. As the head of the Oak Family, Mr. Gopher Wood seems to have no reason to refuse—"】

The livestream room.

"Looking at it this way, the plan Mr. Gopher Wood mentioned earlier to list Penacony was also his means of testing the IPC."

"My god, what are these people's brains thinking? It's really impossible to keep up with their rhythm."

"So, don't underestimate anyone in a high position. They can reach this position, their hearts must have more holes than a beehive."

"Sigh, dealing with these people is really tiring. I'm tired just watching."

"Fortunately, with my level, I basically have no chance to deal with these people. Why do I suddenly feel a sense of relief and..."

"Don't say it, this is a sad story."

"Hahaha, didn't you just say such a ruthless reality?"

"But this meeting also opened my eyes. Those big shots are really not easy to deal with."

The Luo Fu Xianzhou.

Divine Divination Commission.

Yanqing sighs with disappointment for some reason: "Sigh! It seems that the cooperation between the Family and the IPC is unavoidable. But in this way, will the future Penacony really not repeat the same mistakes?"

Jing Yuan smiles lightly and says faintly: "Although the IPC's intervention is unavoidable, but... there is still one force that hasn't appeared yet. The Nameless of the Astral Express won't just sit by and do nothing."

【Mr. Gopher Wood gently strokes and turns the ring on his finger, and says solemnly: "But as a chosen one of 【Harmony】 Xipe, I still need one last answer."】

【Jade smiles slightly: "Go on, I'm listening."】

【Mr. Gopher Wood's gaze seems to pierce through time and years, and he says slowly: "When I was a child, I heard adults recite the story of the ancient Amber Era: 【Harmony】 Xipe ascended, 【Order】 Tayzzyronth fell."】

【"In those ancient years, 【Order】 and 【Preservation】 were so close. As a believer of the Amber King, why doesn't the IPC stand on the side of 【Order】, but seeks to cooperate with the Family?"】

【Jade gives the answer with a calm expression: "This answer may be simpler than you think: Credit Points, the thing people love most, the only constant value currency recognized in the galaxy. The IPC has the ability to ensure it never devalues."】

【"Every time a world joins the map of the credit system, the cause of universal peace will add another brick and tile, until all foreign exchange, capital, and trade are unified under the 【Currency System】."】

【"At that time, the development of all planets will be summarized in the accounts, with clear items; all concepts can be defined, valued, exchanged, and circulated, and its center is Qlipoth's 【Credit】."】

【Mr. Gopher Wood's expression is stunned. As someone who has been engaged in economics for so many years, how could he not understand the connection here.】

【After listening to Jade's words, Mr. Gopher Wood slowly says in a low voice: "And then, the IPC can manipulate everything."】

【Jade smiles slightly: "We just want to establish eternal 【Preservation】. So you must also be able to understand—"】

【"One universe does not need two 【Orders】."】

The livestream room.

"Is this the ambition of the IPC? I have to say, it really shocked me."

"One universe does not need two orders, one world does not need two voices, haha, what a magnificent plan."

"This so-called eternal 【Preservation】, isn't it also eternal power and profit? If the IPC really achieves such a result, I'm afraid the entire galaxy will be manipulated by the IPC."

"Economy, profit, power, status, heh... I have to say, the IPC really has a set."

"I finally know why the IPC wants to take back the ownership of Penacony. This is not because they want to take back the lost territory. The fundamental reason is because of this goal Jade mentioned..."

"It's not easy to achieve such a goal. You know, although the IPC is powerful, there are forces in the galaxy that cannot be contended with."

"But perhaps there are forces that don't care about this."

"Perhaps, because of the differences in Paths, everyone focuses on different aspects."

【In the game story, after listening to Jade's words, Mr. Gopher Wood falls into a brief silence.】

【A moment later, he lets out his unique laugh again: "Hohohohoho! Okay, okay! You convinced me."】

【"Now tell me, what is that 【solution】? Let's see if we are thinking about the same thing."】

【Jade chuckles: "Then let's continue the topic just now."】

【Subsequently, Jade turns her head to look at the door, her tone gentle: "Topaz, invite 【Nectar】 to the table."】

【Just when everyone is curious about the true face of this 【Nectar】, the figures of Himeko and Topaz slowly walk in from outside the door.】

【Jade looks at Himeko and says gently: "Thank you for coming, Miss Himeko."】 ===== CHAPTER 454 =====