Chapter 45: Just Like That, I’ve Gotten Rich Overnight?
Ge Bai left Big Willow at the Testing Ground and followed Little Huang to the adjacent Meeting Room to sign documents.
The documents were very complex, with over a dozen just for signatures.
But Little Huang appeared very professional, extremely familiar with the entire signing process, without wasting any time.
“These are the documents that need your signature. Later, I’ll send copies of all the documents to your email for you to check anytime.”
“We’re rushing your ID card production and will try to give it to you when you leave the Research Institute. If not in time, it’ll be couriered to your residence by tomorrow at the latest.”
“Oh right, one more thing.”
Little Huang tore a page from their Notebook, handwritten a string of account password, and gave it to Ge Bai.
“You can use this account to log into the Jinggang Spirit Plant Research Institute’s online storage, to apply for resources needed for Spirit Plant evolution and Spirit Planter cultivation.”
“Resources below level 5 are free, but if the quantity exceeds the regular limit, you need to provide a resource usage explanation Report.”
At this point, Little Huang couldn’t help but add softly.
“Don’t worry, they generally aren’t particularly strict.”
“Besides the Jinggang Research Institute’s resources, your Highest Level talent standard also requires audit by the Interstellar Alliance Research Headquarters. Once audited, 10 million in Special Funds will immediately hit your account.”
Little Huang was actually quite an interesting person, seriously introducing the relevant regulations but always softly explaining with some internal info to reassure Ge Bai.
Speaking of which, it wasn’t surprising that Little Huang had a good impression of Ge Bai. These Researchers mostly genuinely loved Spirit Plant Research, pouring almost all their work and life energy into it.
Seeing a new Commander Level bloodline Spirit Plant emerge, and one with such strong Attack Power, they were all extremely excited.
After seeing Big Willow’s test results, they subconsciously treated the Weeping Ancient Willow as a child that their Research Institute needed to carefully nurture and protect, and saw Ge Bai as one of their own.
“Don’t worry about the audit either. Not to mention that our Jinggang Research Institute itself has slots to declare Highest Level talent, just looking at the Weeping Ancient Willow’s data, your treatment is solidly secured. The audit period is about three days, just a formality.”
Ge Bai couldn’t think about all that right now; her mind was only on the 10 million.
That was 10 million!
She had never seen so much money since birth.
The Interstellar Alliance’s price levels were similar to her previous life’s Earth. Even slaving away for capitalists her whole previous life, she hadn’t earned this much.
Now, riding Big Willow’s coattails, 10 million was in hand?
And she and Big Willow hadn’t even done much yet, not even promoted to Extraordinary level, and such a huge investment was already secured, making her both excited and nervous.
“Special Funds? Are there usage restrictions?”
Even in excitement, Ge Bai was seriously listening to every word Little Huang said, as this directly concerned her, Big Willow, and Little Peach’s vital interests.
“Not many restrictions. Buying resources for Spirit Plant upgrades and promotions is definitely fine. Spending on other things, as long as it’s justifiable, is okay.”
Little Huang thought for a moment and added.
“For example, if you buy a Villa with a Yard, and build a Training Ground during renovation, you can use this money. Just note in the order explanation that it’s for Pet Beast training needs.”
As they spoke, Little Huang winked at Ge Bai, giving an expression that spoke volumes without words.
Ge Bai fell silent for a moment.
This was allowed too?
Little Huang, confess honestly—is diverting Jinggang Spirit Plant Research Institute research funds all handled by you?
“But if you buy jewelry, ornaments, luxury cars, and such, it’ll be troublesome.”
Little Huang seemed to recall something, got chatty, and gossiped with Ge Bai.
“Your family’s Weeping Ancient Willow hasn’t shown the ability to devour jewelry-type ores yet, which is tricky. I remember a Beast Tamer in Haicheng a couple years ago who contracted a Gem Sniffer and used the Special Funds to buy jewelry.”
“That was a weirdo too—bought jewelry to seduce girls, then after breaking up, took the jewelry back to feed his Gem Sniffer.”
“This was allowed too?”
Ge Bai couldn’t hold back—what kind of person was this!
“That guy is now sued for fraud by multiple people.” Little Huang gave her a reassuring look. “Once the criminal judgment comes down, his Research Institute talent status will be revoked too—no good fruit for him.”
Hearing Little Huang say this, Ge Bai finally relaxed. Watching such scum exploit bugs was really unacceptable.
As for Villas and such, Ge Bai truly hadn’t considered them; she wasn’t very materialistic. Her biggest current wish and joy was cultivating Big Willow and Little Peach well.
After all, rebirth wasn’t easy. Besides, in such an interesting Beast Tamer era, how could she not go all out?
Spirit Plant evolution requires, on one hand, the Spirit Power Value contained in the Spirit Plant itself to meet the standard—which is the minimum—and on the other, Auxiliary from special Evolution Materials.
For wind-attribute Spirit Plants like Big Willow, they favor wind-attribute Refined Ore and demon cores; basic Evolution Materials can only ensure Big Willow completes evolution.
But to break bloodline limits, higher-level Innate Exotic Treasures must be added in each evolution.
The spiritual charm contained in Innate Exotic Treasures will directly reflect in the Spirit Plant’s evolution.
10 million seemed like a lot, but rare Innate Exotic Treasures were priceless.
But for now, at least Big Willow’s basic materials and Nutrient Solution to evolve to Commander Level wouldn’t be lacking. Take it slow, don’t be greedy.
After handling the document matters, Little Huang turned and took a new Mobile Terminal from the cabinet.
In front of Ge Bai, they opened the machine’s outer packaging, took Ge Bai’s mobile card, installed it in the new terminal, and activated it.
After a series of operations, they handed the new Mobile Terminal to Ge Bai.
“This Mobile Terminal has two systems. Most importantly, it’s loaded with the latest Spirit Beast and Spirit Plant info. Scan with the Mobile Terminal to get the Spirit Beast or Spirit Plant’s race, age, level, and common awakening Skills.”
Ge Bai looked at the Mobile Terminal in her hand and fell silent again.
She’d heard of this kind of Mobile Terminal—expensive and purchase-restricted. Without special channels, only Advanced Beast Tamers or Spirit Planters could buy one.
And now she had one? The latest model too!
Ge Bai felt a sudden rags-to-riches thrill, like upgrading from a musket to a cannon.
And it really was so.
That morning she was a poor student worrying about loans and unable to afford a Sparring Partner; by afternoon, she’d become a supported operating Spirit Planter of the Alliance’s Jinggang Spirit Plant Research Institute.
Playing with the new Mobile Terminal, Ge Bai seemed to remember something. With a move of her Spiritual Sense, she started PUA-ing the System again.
“Look at this! Look! The Alliance’s Mobile Terminal can load Spirit Beast and Spirit Plant info—why can’t you?”
“Are you a pirated System? This doesn’t work, that doesn’t work—do you have the nerve to Annihilate me?”
“So stingy, what’s the deal! Get your act together or we’re both done for!”
Ge Bai unleashed a barrage without mercy.
Perhaps after arriving at the Research Institute and the successive blows, Ge Bai’s Shen Nong 2.7 System was really getting scared.
The usually emotionless System voice now carried a hint of grievance.
“These years, the Interstellar Alliance Spirit Beast System’s patches outnumber mine!”
“Wait for me to copy some, level up, and it’ll be fine.”
“All minor stuff, simple.”
“Annihilation is… leftover bottom-level logic, not set by me, no harm—stop nagging!”
A glint flashed in Ge Bai’s eyes—this System had some background.
