NOVPUBThe Ten-thousand Nations Federation was in dire need of this spatial equipment known as the Spirit Capturing Box.
With these Spirit Capturing Boxes, not only would the speed of collecting Extraterrestrial Embryos increase, but it would also reduce the consumption of human and material resources.
Zhuang Herui had no hesitation or second thoughts, as he directly asked Fang Mu.
"Sir Jianmu, I wonder if you have any more Spirit Capturing Boxes?"
"Our Ten-thousand Nations Federation currently really needs such items to collect Extraterrestrial Embryos. If possible, I would like to engage in a trade with Sir Jianmu."
Zhuang Herui didn’t presumptuously ask Fang Mu for Spirit Capturing Boxes, for Fang Mu had already stated when introducing these boxes that their creation utilized technology gleaned from relics, which coincidentally aligned with the Huge Wheel of the Ten-thousand Nations Federation.
The technology for these Huge Wheels had also been acquired from relics.
If Fang Mu were to ask for the Huge Wheels of the Ten-thousand Nations Federation, Zhuang Herui would definitely not provide them.
Upon hearing this, the corners of Fang Mu’s mouth slightly curled up.
The reason Fang Mu decided to trade the Spirit Capturing Boxes at this particular time was partly for convenience.
But more importantly, it was to showcase them in front of Zhuang Herui, a Grandmaster Creator of the Ten-thousand Nations Federation.
Jiang Weng had already accumulated a significant number of Spirit Capturing Boxes, and it was necessary to sell them.
Fang Mu needed to earn supplies through the Spirit Capturing Boxes.
Rather than opening the market at various big auctions, it was better to find a powerful entity to endorse the Spirit Capturing Boxes, and the Ten-thousand Nations Federation was an excellent choice.
Moreover, the Ten-thousand Nations Federation itself had a huge demand for Spirit Capturing Boxes, and trading with them could quickly resolve the inventory.
After developing for so many years, the federation, jointly advanced by eight Grandmaster Creators and one Saint Creator, had amassed an unimaginable quantity and variety of internal resources.
Engaging in trade with the Ten-thousand Nations Federation would make it much more convenient for Fang Mu when searching for a particular spiritual material.
The Ten-thousand Nations Federation has always been involved in containing pollutants, pollutant sources, Vicious Beasts, and Evil Spirits.
If the Ten-thousand Nations Federation is willing to trade these items with Fang Mu, it’s very possible that his Sacred Radiance Bone Fragment might encounter a second suitable pollutant source.
Fang Mu made a troubled expression.
Just as Zhuang Herui thought he had no chance and was preparing to change the subject, he heard Fang Mu hesitantly say,
"Master wants to lead a team to thoroughly clear those Extraterrestrial Embryos, so I can make decisions about trading the Spirit Capturing Boxes."
"However, if we truly trade the Spirit Capturing Boxes, I need to obtain specified resources from inside the Ten-thousand Nations Federation."
"Only then can I proceed with the trade, otherwise I won’t be able to explain it to Master."
"Even if Master doesn’t care, the Forging Spirit Grandmasters who crafted the Spirit Capturing Boxes would take offense with me. Crafting Spirit Capturing Boxes is not an easy task!"
Zhuang Herui’s heart relaxed upon hearing this, thinking that the young man before him probably didn’t fully grasp the strategic significance of the Spirit Capturing Boxes.
If they could trade for the Spirit Capturing Boxes, paying some resources was not an issue for the Ten-thousand Nations Federation.
Many of the resources stashed by the Federation were, in fact, not even used.
Zhuang Herui keenly caught onto something from Fang Mu’s words; Fang Mu said that the Spirit Capturing Boxes were crafted by Forging Spirit Grandmasters.
Forging Spirit Grandmasters are a very obstinate bunch, just like Mr. Cao Xianbing, the Chief Forging Spirit Grandmaster of the Ten-thousand Nations Federation, who is especially adamant about the forging of spiritual instruments.
If a bearer unnecessarily damages a spiritual instrument, or if Mr. Cao Xianbing’s instruments are allocated to someone unworthy, they would incur Mr. Cao Xianbing’s wrath.
Therefore, Zhuang Herui completely understood Fang Mu’s concerns.
Zhuang Herui was extremely skilled in negotiations, as the party who maintains the initiative in a negotiation can secure their interests to the greatest extent.
Zhuang Herui didn’t ask how many Spirit Capturing Boxes Fang Mu had in hand but directly stated,
"I wish to conduct the Spirit Capturing Box trade in several batches. May I know if the quality of the boxes in our future transactions will be up to the standard of these three?"
"If it can be ensured, for the first batch, I would like to trade for one hundred boxes."
"Regarding the compensation, either I can bring resources for you to choose from, or you may accompany me to the headquarters of the Ten-thousand Nations Federation and select supplies directly from the treasury. I will accompany you in the selection."
"Because the value of most supplies in the Ten-thousand Nations Federation’s treasury is indeterminable, your Spirit Capturing Boxes are no exception."
"We can discuss how to trade when the time comes, what do you think!?"
Fang Mu didn’t understand Zhuang Herui previously, but after brief communication, Fang Mu learned that Zhuang Herui was a very straightforward person. 𝚗ovp𝚞b.𝚌om
Fang Mu enjoyed negotiating trades with such straightforward people.
If Zhuang Herui had started off being evasive and desperately trying to undercut the value of the Spirit Capturing Boxes,
Fang Mu would likely feel repulsed and choose to reject the trade. Now, Fang Mu had the capital to say no to any force.
Refusing the trade request of the Ten-thousand Nations Federation wouldn’t result in an excessive response; after all, there were two significant matters currently relying on his identity as Master Qixing!
Fang Mu pondered for a moment before declaring with a demeanor that seemed to indicate a major decision.
"One hundred Spirit Capturing Boxes is no problem, and we can talk about the specific price when I trade resources."
"Besides the button-like ones, there are also rings, pendants, brooches, and many other varieties of Spirit Capturing Boxes."
"The specific design and style are entirely up to the preference of the creator; I can’t decide for these creators!"
"I have chosen the button-like Spirit Capturing Boxes because of my personal preference."
"Do you think the Ten-thousand Nations Federation can accept these various designs of Spirit Capturing Boxes?"
"If acceptable, I will bring the Spirit Capturing Boxes over at the same time when I transport the extraterrestrial embryos using a special item transport channel through my master."
"You will be able to receive these one hundred Spirit Capturing Boxes very soon and put them to use."
Upon hearing this, Zhuang Herui clasped his hands in respect toward Fang Mu.
"As long as the volume of the Spirit Capturing Boxes does not exceed that of the containers used for the extraterrestrial embryos, our Ten-thousand Nations Federation will take them all!"
"You may not know, but among the outer domain creatures, some are of enormous size, and the embryos of these colossal outer domain spirits are also exceptionally large."
"Some of the extraterrestrial embryos are even bigger than a fully-grown Titan Aurora Elephant!"
"These three Spirit Capturing Boxes are not enough to transport the first batch of extraterrestrial embryos. Whether you make multiple transports for Master Qixing or you have extra Spirit Capturing Boxes available is up to you."
Fang Mu raised an eyebrow and asked Zhuang Herui,
"If these three Spirit Capturing Boxes are not enough, then approximately how many do we need?"
"I do have some extra Spirit Capturing Boxes on hand that can be used."
Fang Mu mentioned having a special connection with Qixing and a channel for transporting supplies, but it was just an excuse.
Fang Mu had acquired a batch of over three hundred and seventy Spirit Capturing Boxes from Jiang Weng, enough to execute the first trade with the Ten-thousand Nations Federation.
This made Fang Mu particularly composed in agreeing to Zhuang Herui’s trade request.
After some calculation, Zhuang Herui responded,
"We need about fourteen or fifteen boxes, but I can only confirm the number after packing."
Fang Mu immediately took out fifteen Spirit Capturing Boxes and handed them to Zhuang Herui.
"Eighteen Spirit Capturing Boxes should suffice. My master has tasked me with negotiations with the Sea Clan. I will be heading to the Han Yang Empire, one of the four major empires of the Sea Clan, tomorrow. I hope the loading of these extraterrestrial embryos can be expedited."
"I have a Communication Beast called Legend Butterfly. I will inform you through Legend Butterfly how long my master will take to assimilate this batch of extraterrestrial embryos."
"We can also discuss trade-related matters through Legend Butterfly."
Zhuang Herui pocketed the exceptionally beautiful Communication Beast and assured Fang Mu,
"I will be able to finish re-packing these extraterrestrial embryos within three hours. I’ll personally supervise this process."
"After packing these extraterrestrial embryos, I’ll hand over the eighteen Spirit Capturing Boxes to you myself."
During the conversation, Zhuang Herui was extremely shocked; he hadn’t expected that Master Qixing would entrust such an important task involving the Sea Clan to his disciple.
