Introduction to the Virtual Universe Company

After exchanging a few more pleasantries, Ivan smiled and said:

"The bounty of one hundred million Universe Coins has already been transferred to your account, Lord Wang Yu. You should have received it by now, right?" Ivan said with a smile.

"Yes, I received it. Thank you, Your Majesty." Wang Yu nodded.

One hundred million Universe Coins was merely pocket change compared to his current wealth, but there was no such thing as too much legitimate income. It would also help conceal things.

"I heard that, Lord Wang Yu, you wanted to see me to ask about joining the Virtual Universe Company?" Ivan continued.

"That's right, but I don't wish to join as a talented elite. I mean that I want a real position."

"Oh? A position?" Ivan was somewhat surprised.

He had assumed that since Wang Yu had crossed the threshold of the Origin Laws, he would surely want to take the genius route—first becoming an elite of the branch and receiving resources and training, then striving for a better performance in the next Universe-level Expert Battle.

Almost every genius thought that way.

But Wang Yu... actually wanted one of those administrative positions?

"Lord Wang Yu..." Ivan pondered for a moment before gently advising him.

"With your talent, if you take the genius route, your future achievements will be immeasurable."

"If you want resources and training, talented elites receive far more than ordinary personnel. I think you should reconsider."

"Thank you for the advice, Your Majesty, but I have already considered it." Wang Yu answered with a smile.

"The genius route certainly offers more resources, but it also comes with greater restrictions. I prefer a little more freedom. As for improving my strength..."

"I have the ability to obtain ordinary resources myself, while comprehending the Origin Laws and secret techniques depends on enlightenment. Resources do not have much influence there."

"For now, I plan to properly manage my territory and calmly devote myself to comprehension. The only reason I want the status of a Virtual Universe Company member is to have the backing of a major power and avoid troubles like this one in the future."

"So that's how it is." Ivan nodded thoughtfully.

Indeed, many true geniuses disliked being bound by too many rules. Major powers were often extremely strict when cultivating elites, and the requirements and missions they assigned were almost impossible to refuse.

Many geniuses and powerful experts valued freedom and independence more.

Just as Wang Yu had said, as long as one's strength was sufficient, ordinary resources would never be lacking. As for the truly crucial Origin Laws and secret techniques, they required enlightenment, and ordinary resources were of little use.

"Since you already have your plans, I won't say any more." Ivan smiled.

"If you want a position, then with your strength, you may have a chance to contend for an External Deacon position."

"External Deacon?" Wang Yu's eyes flickered.

"That's right." Ivan explained.

"The Virtual Universe Company is unimaginably vast, and its entry requirements are likewise extremely high. Only talented Star-level cultivators can join as elites and receive training."

"If you are not an elite and instead seek a position within a branch, then the minimum requirement is Universe-level. Moreover, ordinary Universe-level cultivators can only serve as regular staff. Someone with Domain Lord Level strength, like me, can serve as an External Deacon."

"That is normally the case, but... since you have already crossed the threshold of the Origin Laws, breaking through to the Domain Lord Level in the future is inevitable. That gives you a chance of obtaining an External Deacon position."

"I can recommend you, but such positions do not simply require strength. They also require actual competence in handling affairs."

"Some people are not particularly strong, but they truly are capable administrators. They can likewise be promoted and valued by their superiors."

"On the other hand, some people possess only strength yet constantly fail at their tasks. Naturally, they will not be valued. They may even be transferred elsewhere—for example, most commonly to the Universe Army to fight in wars."

"Let me briefly explain. When people like us join the Virtual Universe Company now, we are not directly joining its headquarters. We are only joining the Ganwu Universe Country branch."

"And the Ganwu Branch is further divided into three major departments: the Commerce Department, the Martial Department, and the Military Department."

"The Commerce Department manages commercial affairs, resource administration, and distribution. It involves immense interests. The Martial Department manages the many powerful experts directly under the Virtual Universe Company, as well as gathering and nurturing talents throughout the Ganwu Universe Country. Those are all matters under the Martial Department."

"As for the Military Department, it even holds partial authority over the Universe Armies under the Ganwu Universe Country. Its influence is no less than that of the Commerce Department and Martial Department!"

Ivan looked immensely proud as he went on to explain more about the three major departments of the Ganwu Branch. He also told Wang Yu and Yoda that he himself was an External Deacon of the Martial Department, while the clan ancestor who had founded the empire held an important post in the Commerce Department.

His strength and status were not particularly high, but as a member himself, and with a clan ancestor in such an important position, he still knew quite a lot about the Ganwu Branch.

Mentor Yoda gasped repeatedly as he listened. Before this, he had only known that the Virtual Universe Company was a colossal entity. He had never imagined it was powerful enough to control so many affairs within the Ganwu Universe Country!

Wang Yu, on the other hand, had no particular reaction. He merely put on an occasional look of surprise to give some response and play along.

He had known about these matters long ago, and even knew far more.

For example, even the lofty rulers of universe countries were actually no more than members of the two giant powers, the Giant Axe Dojo and the Virtual Universe Company.

Even ordinary Immortals would not know matters at this level. Most people believed that a universe country's strength could rival the five great powers.

"So, if you want to directly obtain a deacon position, you will need a certain level of practical ability in addition to strength." Ivan looked toward Wang Yu.

"Among the matters required by those three major departments that I just mentioned, do you think there is one suited to you?"

Wang Yu could not help smiling at that.

Was there one suited to me?

Did that even need to be asked?

Of course it was the Commerce Department!

Although the Martial Department was responsible for discovering and cultivating geniuses, he already had the status of a member of the Ganwu Dojo. The nature of the two was completely the same.

Moreover, any elite of a Virtual Universe Company branch who knew even a little about the situation would naturally understand that he was an exceptional genius with lofty future ambitions. They certainly would not easily submit under him personally, much less acknowledge him as their master.

Thus, the Martial Department was not as capable as one might imagine of easily helping him discover and recruit geniuses.

The Commerce Department was far more suitable for his purposes.

The Commerce Department managed business, and what it wanted were profitable results.

When ordinary people entered the Commerce Department, they usually thought of taking advantage of their position to profit for themselves.

But he was the complete opposite!

With the system, he could produce unlimited quantities of precious resources himself and spend his own money to build up his performance!

In any case, he merely wanted an identity to cover for himself while he peacefully developed his territory.

He could treat the money as protection fees.

There was nothing wrong with that. The universe was filled with too many dangers. He had only just started out, so before he had truly grown strong, he naturally needed the protection of powerful experts.

Other people could not even find a way to pay protection fees to the Virtual Universe Company if they wanted to!

And it was not merely about spending money for safety. The Martial Department handled training, but the Commerce Department handled resource distribution.

As the saying went, money could stump even a hero; without money, one could not take a single step.

Control over money had always been one of the greatest forms of real power, with enormous influence.

Furthermore, although the Virtual Universe Company would not directly participate in slave trading, the Commerce Department would naturally have many affairs related to the slave trade. That would also be highly beneficial for him in obtaining high-quality citizens.

"Your Majesty, I think the Commerce Department suits me quite well. As it happens, I have some experience in management and am confident that I can handle the Commerce Department's work."

"Oh?" Ivan looked at him in surprise. He had originally thought that a cultivation genius like Wang Yu would certainly choose either the Martial Department or the Military Department.

"Wang Yu, you must understand that the Commerce Department manages countless riches and resources. The interests involved are enormous, and its waters run deep. Strength alone is not enough. You also need a business mind and the means to act. Are you really confident that you can do well?"

"I know a little, I know a little. Leaving aside anything else, I am indeed somewhat confident when it comes to turning in profitable results." Wang Yu smiled calmly.

Ivan examined Wang Yu for a few moments. Seeing how composed he was, as though he truly had confidence, Ivan said no more. He nodded with a smile. "Fine. Since you wish to join the Commerce Department, I will recommend you."

"I am acquainted with an important figure in the Commerce Department, so recommending you will not be a problem. But let me make this clear first: I cannot guarantee whether it will succeed in the end."

"Even if that person values your potential and is willing to give you an opportunity, you will most likely be assigned a task to test your abilities. Only if you pass will it truly be settled."

"No problem!" Wang Yu readily agreed.

"I am already deeply grateful just to have the chance to try. Thank you, Your Majesty, for recommending me!"

"Haha, don't mention it!" Ivan laughed as well.

"Then I wish you success in joining the Virtual Universe Company. From then on, we will be colleagues!"

With the matter settled, the three of them raised their glasses again.

"Oh, right, Lord Wang Yu." Ivan suddenly asked.

"You just said that you planned to properly manage your territory and cultivate in peace?"