Long Su vanished from the couch, leaving the middle-aged man and the server girl unfazed.
They carried on as if nothing had transpired, their professionalism unwavering.
"Did he take a liking to you?" the man asked, his voice steady and calm.
"I'm sorry, Manager Zeng. He didn't show any interest," the girl replied with a hint of disappointment.
"If his words hold true, you will serve as his personal assistant from now on," Zeng Qing informed her, a glimmer of hope in his eyes.
"Thank you, Uncle," she said gratefully.
"There's no need for such formalities between family," he reassured her with a warm smile.
Unaware of this exchange, Long Su was focused on his pressing task.
With a mere thought, he commanded the remaining 2 million gold coins in his possession to be transformed into level 1 iron swords and level 1 iron shields.
In an instant, a towering mountain of weaponry took shape beside the craftsmen building, consuming the vast treasure that once filled the palace treasury.
Returning to the room where Zeng Qing awaited him, Long Su announced, "The goods are ready. Where shall I place them?"
"Just a moment, please," Zeng Qing requested, taking out his phone and typing a message.
Within minutes, Long Su felt the room's dimensions expand, more than doubling in size.
"You may release the goods now, my friend," Zeng Qing invited.
Closing his eyes, Long Su located the weapon mountain within his Seed World and willed it to appear in the newly enlarged room.
"Please count them and deliver the payment," Long Su said, reclining on the couch once more, savoring the anticipation of the impending transaction.
Zeng Qing promptly summoned his staff and a group of wooden golems to organize and tally the weapons. Meanwhile,
He joined Long Su in enjoying a cup of tea, an air of mutual satisfaction hanging between them.
As the weapons were meticulously counted, Long Su basked in the knowledge that his investment of 2 million gold coins was about to yield a staggering return of 10 million in a matter of minutes.
The partnership with the Thousands Sword Company was proving to be a lucrative endeavor indeed.
"Forgive me I forgot to introduce myself. I am Zeng Qing, the general manager of the Thousands Sword Company," Zeng Qing said, handing Long Su a business card with his personal information.
"I am Long Su, a first-year student at Sederth University," Long Su replied, exchanging introductions.
As they engaged in casual conversation, Zeng Qing's assistant approached them with an update.
"Manager Zeng, all the weapons are in excellent condition, and the quality is impressive. The total quantity is indeed 50,000," the assistant confirmed, handing Zeng Qing a black card.
Placing the card on the table, Zeng Qing announced with a satisfied smile, "10 million gold coins. Thank you for choosing Thousands Sword for your business."
Long Su, seizing the opportunity, inquired,
"I still have 200,000 weapons. Would you be interested in acquiring them as well?"
He locked eyes with Zeng Qing, driving home the weight of his offer.
A deafening silence blanketed the room.
Zeng Qing, the server girl, and the assistant team froze in place, stunned by the magnitude of Long Su's proposition.
The sheer number of level 1 weapons seemed unfathomable to Zeng Qing.
"Do you truly possess this number of weapons?" Zeng Qing asked, unable to contain his curiosity.
"As long as you agree, I can deliver the goods to you immediately," Long Su assured him, casually sipping his tea, seemingly unaffected by the staggering value of 40 million gold coins.
"Please, wait a moment, sir. I must confer with my supervisor," Manager Zeng Qing hastily replied, fearing that this lucrative business opportunity might slip through his fingers.
Once again, Long Su found himself alone in the room with the server girl.
His decision to use only half of the initial 10 million gold coins to forge weapons was a strategic move.
He worried that creating too many weapons might destabilize the market, and he also needed to reserve a supply to arm his units.
Before long, Zeng Qing returned, accompanied by a woman whose beauty and sensuality commanded attention; her beauty was captivating for anyone.
Her prestigious position within the Thousands Sword Company was evident in the way Zeng Qing respectfully followed her.
"A pleasure to meet you, Long Su. I am Shao Wen, the owner of this branch building of the Thousands Sword Company. It's an pleasure to meat you little friend " she greeted, her presence a testament to the weight of the pending transaction.
"Greetings, Branch Manager Shao. It's a pleasure to meet you. According to Manager Zeng, you're the key decision-maker for the proposed 200,000 weapon deal."
Long Su stated, maintaining eye contact and exhibiting professional composure.
"Addressing business matters first. I appreciate your direct approach, Long Su. Manager Zeng, kindly fetch me one of the weapons we purchased from Long Su for inspection." Shao Wen requested, her smile warm and inviting.
Zeng Qing promptly left the room, returning shortly with a pair of iron swords and shields.
As Shao Wen meticulously appraised the weapons, her touch eliciting an ethereal green light, Long Su became captivated by the sight.
'The green light must be a skill enabling them to discern the true nature of the weapon.'
'Upon returning to the university, I must inquire if Teacher Mo can acquire this ability for me,' Long Su thought to himself, his gaze fixated on Shao Wen's eyes.
"Staring at a girl for an extended period is quite impolite. However, given your handsome appearance, I'll allow it this time," Shao Wen gently chided.
"My apologies," Long Su said, slightly embarrassed.
"No need for apologies, young friend. If you fancy me, I may consider accepting you as my lover," Shao Wen suggested playfully, her fox-like eyes filled with amusement.
Eager to redirect the conversation, Long Su asked, "What about the business at hand?"
"Men can be so contradictory—saying one thing and meaning another. Your proposal is accepted, but on the condition that all your weapons must maintain the same quality as the initial batch," Shao Wen declared, seamlessly shifting back to business matters.
Long Su promptly delivered the remaining 200,000 pairs of iron swords and shields upon receiving payment. "It was a pleasure doing business with you," he said, swiftly making his way out of the room and the Thousands Sword Company building.
"Beautiful women are dangerous," he muttered to himself, reflecting on his interaction with Shao Wen.
"Manager Zeng, should Long Su return, ensure he receives VIP treatment," Shao Wen instructed, her gaze trailing after Long Su's disappeared figure.
With his newly acquired 40 million gold coins, Long Su set out to purchase buildings to enhance his units.
Despite achieving level 3, none of his generals or units had reached that strength.
Even Zhang Han could only kill level 3 creatures for a brief 10-minute window using a skill with a long lengthy recovery period.
Bypassing other companies, Long Su headed directly to the main headquarters of the Sederth University business building, accessible exclusively to university students.
Upon arrival, an older senior student at the front desk greeted him with a disinterested tone.
"Hello, student. What do you require?" The monotony of his job and the constant influx of new students had clearly taken a toll on him.
Unfazed by the student's attitude, Long Su stated his purpose: "I need to exchange the undead system buildings." He handed over his student ID, golden in color—a clear indication of his status as a personal student of an elder professor.
Recognizing Long Su's prestigious standing, the senior student's demeanor shifted immediately.
"This way, please. I'll guide you to a private room and bring the building list shortly," he said, his voice now laced with respect.
The student understood that a single unfavorable interaction could jeopardize his job and academic credits.
Shortly after, Long Su received the list of available buildings for exchange using gold coins.
The level 1 units included various skeleton types, each specializing in a specific weapon, such as archers, spearmen, axemen, and warriors.
Unlike the skeleton slaves that could wield any weapon, these specialized units gained unique skills, granting them increased strength.
Though the price range of 100,000 to 200,000 gold coins per building was high, Long Su understood the long-term benefits of investing in units with specialized skills.
He decided to acquire the skeleton archer and skeleton spearmen buildings.
Because for now only this bulding can increase his strength and he can fight in different ways and decrease his casualties
Next, Long Su examined the list of buildings available for purchase with credits.
It featured level 2 units such as Armed Skeletons, Armed Ghouls, Ghosts, and Sword Holders, with prices ranging from 200 to 500 credits.
With only 20 credits to his name, Long Su was unable to acquire any of these advanced units.
After placing his order, the senior student returned with sealed cards, and Long Su paid the required amount.
With his new acquisitions in hand, Long Su made his way to his teacher's laboratory.
He had noticed the absence of level 3 buildings in the university's offerings and was eager to learn the reason behind it.
As an elder of the university, his teacher would likely possess the answers he sought.
Furthermore, Long Su hoped to inquire about potential missions he could undertake to earn more credits and expand his army's strength.
Upon reaching the laboratory, Long Su found his teacher immersed in research.
"Teacher," he called out respectfully, "I have some questions regarding the university's unit offerings and potential missions for earning credits. Could you spare a moment?"