Kong Taining thought for a moment and said, "After the Star Dou Battle Net is put into use in the future, the profit that an extremely realistic virtual World can generate is self-evident. Your Sacred Knowledge Vault controls the most important main brain, and the profit you can get will definitely be above 40%."
"Furthermore, if you are not satisfied with the profit share, you can completely leverage the Sacred Knowledge Vault to negotiate terms with the Federal."
"I understand," Qian Mo said decisively after considering it. "Please trouble Kong Lao to contact the Federal Academy of Sciences and arrange a time to discuss the relevant matters."
"Okay," Kong Taining's face broke into a smile. Win-win cooperation was a situation everyone wanted to see.
After discussing the Star Dou Battle Net matter, Duan Hongchen pulled Qian Mo again to check the spirit tools that the Qian Mo Group had created during this period.
Under the guidance of a large amount of resources and Kong Taining, Duan Hongchen's talent in spirit tools was perfectly unleashed, and he had now advanced to become a Rank 9 Soul Guide Master.
Under his leadership, the Qian Mo Group continuously innovated in the spirit tool Domain, involving various major spirit tool Domains.
Although the Qian Mo Group was not well-known among the general public, it was highly renowned among the Federal high-level officials, especially within the military's major legions, and was deeply favored by the military.
Especially compared to the Tang Sect, which was unyielding and secretive, the Qian Mo Group's high-quality and low-priced spirit tools had long become the military's first choice for equipment procurement. Also, as spirit tools bearing the Mingde Hall mark entered the military, the long-lost Mingde Hall reappeared within the sight of the Federal high-level officials.
Of course, the popularity of the Qian Mo Group's spirit tools in recent years led to the rapid expansion of the Qian Mo Group, and at the same time, it also aroused the dissatisfaction of their competitor, the Tang Sect.
For the Tang Sect, the sale of spirit tools was not only the biggest source of their economy, but more importantly, by relying on excellent and powerful spirit tools, they could establish reliable connections with the legions to maintain the position of the dove faction represented by the Tang Sect in the Federal assembly.
But now, the sudden rise of the Qian Mo Group, coupled with the fact that the Qian Mo Group selling spirit tools was purely for profit and they never offered terms like "you must secretly support me," caused many legions to abandon the Tang Sect and turn to cooperate with the Qian Mo Group. This was unacceptable to the Tang Sect.
However, the Qian Mo Group was not only supported by the Southern Legion and the Sacred Angel Family, but the War God Hall Master Chen Xinjie had also previously endorsed the Qian Mo Group, making it difficult for the Tang Sect to target the Qian Mo Group openly.
As for other more intense and darker methods, some people within the Tang Sect proposed them, but they were all rejected by the Tang Sect's Deputy Sect Master Zang Xin, citing that they violated the Tang Sect's principle of protecting peace.
They couldn't target them openly, and stirring up trouble secretly violated the principles the Tang Sect publicly upheld. Therefore, the Tang Sect could only watch helplessly as the Qian Mo Group grew stronger, constantly taking away piece after piece of their market share.
Listening to Duan Hongchen's account, a cold light flashed in Qian Mo's eyes. The Tang Sect, huh? I'll remember this. I hope you still have the energy to worry about your spirit tool business in the future.
After understanding the various businesses of the Qian Mo Group, Qian Mo embarked on his return journey back to Shrek Academy.
As soon as he returned to the academy and stepped into the Inner Courtyard, he ran into a hurried Shen Yi.
When Shen Yi saw Qian Mo, her eyes lit up. She darted to Qian Mo's front, put her hands on her hips, and said aggressively, "Qian Mo, do you know where Gu Yuena went?"
Qian Mo was a bit confused, not understanding the situation for a moment. He asked doubtfully, "Na'er? Didn't she come back already?"
"Yes, she came back, but as soon as she returned, she asked for leave again and left the academy without even caring if I agreed."
The more Shen Yi spoke, the angrier she got. "Does she still see me as her Teacher? Does she still want to graduate from Shrek Inner Courtyard?"
"Uh... actually, whether Na'er graduates from Shrek Academy or not doesn't have much impact on her, right?" Qian Mo cautiously offered his opinion.
Shen Yi's expression froze instantly. Yes, Gu Yuena definitely wouldn't stay at Shrek Academy, and she was also Leng Yaozhu's disciple. In the future, she would definitely be able to enter the high ranks of the Spirit Transfer Pagoda. Coupled with her extraordinary talent, a graduation certificate from Shrek Academy was indeed dispensable.
"But, but she is also a student of Shrek Inner Courtyard. She can't just not be at the academy every day, right?" Shen Yi stammered after a long pause.
Qian Mo waved his hand. "Oh, Teacher Shen, please be more accommodating. These are all Na'er's own choices. Even Ya Li doesn't care, why should you? Instead of this, you might as well discuss with Teacher Wu how to torment Tang Wulin and the others to improve their strength and let them officially establish their identity as the Shrek Seven Devils sooner."
"This... alas, alright!" Shen Yi reluctantly compromised, deciding to let it be and turn a blind eye to Gu Yuena, as long as she didn't cause any major trouble.
Qian Mo bid farewell to Shen Yi and continued walking towards the depths of the Inner Courtyard, where he noticed a lively scene not far away. It seemed like a group of Inner Courtyard students were gathered around an arena watching a battle.
Inner Courtyard students generally paid no attention to outside matters and focused solely on cultivation. The only kind of duel that could make them temporarily put down their cultivation to watch could only be theirs.
Qian Mo walked forward and took a look, and indeed, another team of students had challenged Tang Wulin and his seven companions.
As soon as they returned to Shrek Academy, the academy unexpectedly announced the candidates for the new generation of Shrek Seven Devils, who were all newcomers who had just entered the Inner Courtyard. This indeed made many students skeptical.
Therefore, ever since Tang Wulin and the seven were announced as the Shrek Seven Devils, a team challenged them almost every few days.
For example, today's team was composed of seven Spirit Kings. Although these seven Spirit Kings were quite powerful, they were clearly no match for Tang Wulin and the seven.
Soon, these seven challengers were crushed by Tang Wulin and the others like dry leaves.
After Yuanen Yehui lifted one Spirit King by the collar and threw him out of the arena like trash, it was once again announced that Tang Wulin and the seven had successfully defended the arena.
Yuanen Yehui swept her gaze across the area below the stage and saw Qian Mo standing there. Her eyes immediately lit up, and the corners of her mouth unconsciously rose.
She saw Qian Mo wave at her, signaling her to come over.
After saying goodbye to her companions, Yuanen Yehui jogged all the way to stand in front of Qian Mo.
"Your last piece of Dou Armor is ready. Come with me to get it," Qian Mo said with a smile to Yuanen Yehui.
Hearing this, Yuanen Yehui's joy was evident. She had already broken through to Five-Ring Spirit King and possessed the power to control One-Word Battle Armor.
The two came to Qian Mo's exclusive forging room. Black metal was placed on the forging table, and Yuanen Yehui's eyes were involuntarily drawn to it. A voice in her heart told her that it was her Dou Armor metal!
Qian Mo pointed at the metal on the forging table and said lightly, "Same old rule, drip blood on it."