Transaction Concluded

Transaction Concluded

"I understand, I understand." Xu Sheng smiled as he dusted off a chair with his sleeve. "Mr. Su, let's sit down and talk."

"No need." Su Ze waved a hand and got straight to the point. "Old Xu, just tell me what price Evolution Technology can offer for this Tier 4 extract. If the price is right, I'll sell it. If not, I'll find someone else."

Su Ze really was in a hurry. The mysterious organization could locate this vial of extract, and once they shook off Zhang Fantie, they would definitely come after him.

Xu Sheng said, "Mr. Su is a straightforward man. In that case, let me first use an instrument to test the extract's exact details, then I'll give you a quote."

Then, under Su Ze's watchful gaze, Xu Sheng placed the vial of Tier 4 extract into a sophisticated, intricate machine. After a round of scanning and analysis, the machine's display showed the extract's information.

Abyssal Shadow Demon extract

Grade: Tier 4 B-grade

Obtainable skills: Shadow Transformation, Night Assault, Shadow Fear...

A Tier 4 B-grade extract... Su Ze was secretly shocked. B-grade extracts already counted as high-quality extracts.

The grading standards for extracts had been established by Evolution Technology. Based on the enhancement an extract provided to the absorber's physique, as well as the strength of the skills it could grant, they divided extracts into six grades: S, A, B, C, D, and E. S-grade was the highest quality, while E-grade was the lowest.

Among extracts of the same tier, the difference in value between high- and low-quality extracts was enormous. For example, the Giant Strength Ant and Unicorn Rhino extracts Zhao Lingxiao had absorbed were both S-grade, while the Drill Mouse and Water Spray Frog extracts were E-grade. Their prices differed by hundreds or even thousands of times.

Xu Sheng was bursting with excitement. He had worked at the Black Rock City branch for over a decade, and the most he had ever purchased were a few Tier 3 extracts. He had never even seen a Tier 4 extract before. This time, not only was it Tier 4, it was also a high-quality B-grade extract. If he successfully acquired it, he would definitely move up another rung and no longer have to languish in this shabby little Black Rock City store.

As for where this extract had come from, Xu Sheng could not be bothered to ask. If he let this deal slip away, he was certain that their rival, Life Pharmaceutical, would swallow up this extract without hesitation.

So what if there was a problem with the extract's origins? Once something entered Evolution Technology's mouth, there was no chance of them spitting it back out.

Looking across the entire Linhua Continent, there were only a handful of forces that Evolution Technology truly feared, and the continent's six nations were not among them.

"Please wait a moment, Mr. Su. I'll report this to the group headquarters and wait for their offer."

Xu Sheng returned to his computer and communicated with the higher-ups at Evolution Technology headquarters. A moment later, he came back to Su Ze with a smile. "Mr. Su, after my best efforts, headquarters has given its highest offer. Now it depends on how you intend to conduct the transaction.

"One option is settlement in the Linhua Continent's common currency, Lin Coin. The other is settlement using Evolution Technology Group's points.

"We value this vial of extract at ten billion Lin Coin. If you choose to trade in Lin Coin, we can offer a ten percent premium and pay you eleven billion Lin Coin.

"If you choose points, that would be one million points. One point is equivalent to ten thousand Lin Coin."

Holy shit! I'm rich!

Su Ze remained outwardly calm, but a storm was raging in his heart. He had guessed that the Tier 4 extract would be valuable, but he had never imagined it would be worth this much.

Zhao Yuanyi had previously given him two hundred million, and he had already felt as though the scent of money was radiating from him. Only now did he realize that those two hundred million were nowhere near as much as he had thought—not even a fraction of the value of a Tier 4 extract.

In truth, Su Ze had not understood the value of a Tier 4 extract. As a necessity for Butterfly Transformation Stage evolutionaries seeking to advance to the Saint level, Tier 4 extracts could be considered strategic resources to all six nations of the Linhua Continent. Their value could not be measured in money.

Su Ze did not hesitate. "Fine. Settle it in points."

From Zhao Lingxiao's memories, he knew that Evolution Technology's points were hard currency among upper-echelon evolutionaries. They were more useful than Lin Coin.

One point was worth ten thousand Lin Coin, but ten thousand Lin Coin could not buy one point.

High-level evolution items were not things money alone could buy. Taking extracts as an example, Evolution Technology only allowed Tier 1 and Tier 2 extracts to be purchased with Lin Coin. Tier 3 extracts required a substantial premium, while Tier 4 and above could only be bought with points.

In other words, if he chose a Lin Coin transaction, Evolution Technology would pay him over ten billion Lin Coin, but he would not be able to buy even a single vial of Tier 4 extract from them with that money.

But if he traded for points, that restriction would not exist.

Points could not only be spent on Evolution Technology's official website and in its stores, but could also be transferred privately as currency for private transactions involving high-level evolution items.

Therefore, the only official way to obtain Evolution Technology points was to sell high-level evolution items to Evolution Technology.

Thus, a points transaction was essentially barter—an exchange between high-level evolution items.

Evolution Technology was massive and had nearly monopolized the extract trade across the Linhua Continent. Its reputation was reliable, and there was no need to worry about it suddenly going bankrupt and leaving the points worthless.

Seeing Su Ze agree to the deal, Xu Sheng said excitedly, "Mr. Su, do you have an Evolution Technology membership account? I'll have headquarters credit the points to your account right away."

Su Ze shook his head. "I don't want to use my real-name account."

"No problem." Xu Sheng patted his chest. "Evolution Technology has always respected customer privacy. For clients like you, we have dedicated anonymous accounts. I'll arrange one for you."

While Xu Sheng handled the card for him, Su Ze took out his phone. He first logged into Evolution Technology's online store and checked the listed prices for Tier 4 extracts. Tier 4 extracts really could only be purchased with points, and there were not many available on the website.

On Evolution Technology's official website, only two Tier 4 B-grade extracts were currently for sale, priced at 950,000 points and 1.1 million points respectively. After weighing it up, Su Ze felt that Evolution Technology's purchase price of one million points was fairly reasonable.

Anyone running a business had to make a profit, but they were not gouging him too badly. Su Ze could accept that price.

In fact, to ensure this transaction went through, Xu Sheng had indeed fought hard with headquarters for a relatively fair price.

With Su Ze's cooperation, an anonymous Evolution Technology VIP card was quickly issued and handed to him.

"From now on, you can simply swipe this card whenever you log into our official website or make purchases in our stores. Also, since this card has not been registered under a real name, please be sure to remember your password. Forgetting it would be very troublesome."

"Got it." Su Ze put away the sleek black card and said, "Take me to see your Tier 1 extracts."