Chapter 1174 - 742: Taking Root on Potato Leaf Star (Part 3)

"Dragon Cypress Ant King, I've acquired the latest version of the Origin Point construction and planetary ecosystem modification knowledge..."

As White Ivy spoke, a completely black disc with gray patterns, approximately 10 centimeters in diameter, appeared out of thin air and floated towards Dragon Cypress.

"This item is called the 'Knowledge Compass.' Infuse a strand of Origin Force into it, communicate with it using spiritual power and mind, and you can read its contents."

"It's said to be used by professional Insect Clan Warriors who use the Soul System's 'writing' ability to store information within it. I believe our 'Heart Realm of Tree Blossom' can also use it. Don't discard it after use, it can be reused."

"3000 Primordial Crystals per piece; it's not expensive, and the cost is in the material, the knowledge is invaluable..."

While White Ivy introduced, Ink Orchid raised its claw and eagerly took the item, reading the information within, tilting its head, activating the Super Brain Ability, and beginning to analyze the information.

Dragon Cypress raised its claw, took the item, and following White Ivy's instructions, infused a strand of Origin Force into it, using spiritual power to read the contents.

The vast information was directly recorded into the soul consciousness, momentarily disorienting the spirit.

Dragon Cypress buried its head in thought, quickly 'flipping through' it before setting it aside.

"Chairman White Ivy, how's the 'Gene Potion' market doing?"

"Not easy to manage... all insects can handle it..."

White Ivy: "Any insect, by spending a few million Primordial Crystals to procure a set of technology equipment, can produce it themselves. Larger tribes or mixed-dwelling forces with some strength all produce and process it themselves, then rent a shop in the commercial district of Palace Powder Star to sell it themselves."

"Most established forces use the Origin Force Food from their Territory to process into Gene Potions themselves. It's difficult for us to procure! At least, in the Sheep Hoof Stellar System, it's tough; we have to go to the First Level Source Point."

Dragon Cypress: "Then, as you say, the speed of the Star Spider is crucial."

White Ivy: "Exactly. Moreover, we have too few insects. Perhaps, we'll need to find other chambers to collaborate with."

White Ivy: "I've discussed with Red Peach and Column Spotted, laid out a preliminary development plan, Dragon Cypress Ant King, you can listen to it."

"Renting a shop in the Sheep Hoof Armor Star System as our base, with Column Spotted and Fish Vine stationed permanently, Dragon Cypress Ant King, your Xianglan Mountain Commerce Guild should also send two Insect Clan Warriors to assist."

"Regular business includes selling Origin Force Honey, Bee King Honey, Gene Potions, and purchasing high-quality Origin Force Food at the Star Realm level and above, and buying Divine-Given Origin Force Food at the Scar Realm level and above."

White Ivy carefully chose her words, saying: "Let's emphasize Gene Potions."

"Due to the variety and abundance of Ordinary Origin Force Food within the Insect Clan, it overflows significantly, so it won't be processed into Gene Potions, remaining as seed for transactions."

"Only Divine-Given Origin Force Food will be processed into Gene Potions for long-term preservation."

"Generally, Divine-Given Gene Potions at the Star Realm level have a standard price of 100,000 per vial. Soul System is ten times the price, 1,000,000 per vial. Soul System is special, we won't discuss it for now."

"We'll calculate using conventional Divine-Given Gene Potions. Raw materials typically account for 90% of the selling price, processing losses 3%, totaling 93%. The cost of the metal tubes for packaging is high, fixed at 2000 Primordial Crystals per vial. Plus, the usage of Bee King Jelly is minimal, almost negligible."

"Considering this, using technology equipment to process and produce Gene Potions, the cost exceeds 95%, and after accounting for Star Voyage transportation costs, the final profit margin is less than 5%."

"But if we handle it ourselves, without processing losses, the profit margin can reach between 7% and 8%. One vial priced at 100,000 Primordial Crystals, the profit is seven to eight thousand!"

"If it's a Divine-Given Gene Potion at the Host Realm level, the standard is 1,000,000 per vial, with reduced packaging metal tube costs, profit exceeds 9%, one vial yields over 90,000 Primordial Crystals."

"If it scales up effectively, the returns will be quite substantial."

Dragon Cypress lightly touched its tentacle, indicating agreement, and asked: "What about Origin Force Honey and Bee King Honey?"

White Ivy: "As per usual, maintain the cost around 95%, and we just earn a slender profit of 5%. For Scar Realm level Bee King Honey, we'll continue producing it at 1000 Primordial Crystals per jar."

"Given the presence of numerous Star Realm and Host Realm Insect Clan Warriors in the White Crystal Star System, an upgrade is necessary. For Star Realm correspondence, we'll price it at 10,000 Primordial Crystals per jar. For Host Realm correspondence, we'll price it at 100,000 Primordial Crystals per jar."

White Ivy paused for a moment, then continued: "The business of Ordinary Origin Force Honey, with low profit, should be done moderately; not excessively, to avoid wasting Bee King Jelly. Once Bee King Honey establishes a name and opens the market, we'll halt Ordinary Origin Force Honey."

Dragon Cypress acknowledged with a tentacle nod.

White Ivy: "And most importantly, Divine-Grade Fruit transactions! It has become complicated, and I'm afraid it's hardly feasible."

"We've researched that all Level Eight and Level Seven Great Commerce Chambers, each issues a similar 'Tree Flower Trust Card'; the model is largely similar, but on a larger scale."

"For example, the Luoli Chamber of Commerce, their issuance universally known as 'Luoli Trust Scroll.' The model varies slightly; they set up special shops in every star system and commercial district specifically for trading Divine-Grade Fruit.

They list all Divine-Grade Fruit in their possession, assign numbers to them, and announce selling times, locations, and prices, issuing corresponding numbered Luoli Trust Scrolls, usually not sold individually, one Divine-Grade Fruit typically translates to one scroll, typically issued in 5 to 10 batches."

"All Insect Clan Warriors, holding a 'Luoli Trust Scroll,' can book in advance at designated shop outlets."

White Ivy: "Moreover, how Luoli Trust Scrolls are distributed... For instance, Dragon Cypress Ant King's Divine-Grade Night Fragrance Fruit, a market price of 4,000,000 Primordial Crystals per piece. The Luoli Chamber of Commerce may approach you, offering to purchase it at 3,600,000 per piece, using the equivalent value of Luoli Trust Scrolls that you need for payment."