"Company?" Hong and Thor were both somewhat puzzled.
They were skilled at founding sects and martial arts schools, but starting a company was outside their area of expertise.
"Yes, a company," Lin Qingyu said. "If we want to obtain resources in the universe and give them back to Earthlings, we can't go to the Curio Shop every time, can we? The Curio Shop sells at retail prices, which are definitely much higher than wholesale prices. Our funds are limited in the short term, so we need to plan for the long haul. Besides, as our cultivation levels rise, the resources I need may not even be in stock at the Curio Shop. So we need a stable channel for acquiring and transporting resources."
"But starting a company in the universe isn't that simple. Even if you successfully establish one, running it will take up a lot of your energy. Cultivation is your top priority right now. Starting a company is putting the cart before the horse," Hong said with a frown.
"Don't worry, it won't affect my cultivation," Lin Qingyu said. "I'm a member of the Virtual Universe Commercial Department, so I can use the Virtual Universe's internal channels to establish a company. As for running it, we can select trustworthy talent from Earth and let them manage it."
"But is this meaningful?" Jia Yi asked. "We have neither connections nor experience in the universe. It's basically impossible for us to make a profit, isn't it? Starting a company also requires capital. That would waste the resources you have on hand and affect your cultivation."
"It can be profitable, and it won't waste any money," Lin Qingyu said. "I plan to start a pharmaceutical company. As an alchemist, I can ensure that the company turns a profit."
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