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 were merely pocket change compared to his current wealth, but there was no harm in having more legitimate income on the surface. It would be useful for covering things up.

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

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

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

He had originally thought that, since Wang Yu had stepped across the threshold of the Origin Laws, he would certainly want to take the genius route—first becoming an elite of the branch and receiving resource cultivation, then striving for a better performance in the next Universe-level Expert Battle.

As long as one was a genius, that was almost always what they thought.

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

"Lord Wang Yu..." Ivan pondered for a moment before softly persuading him.

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

"If you want resources and cultivation, 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 having more freedom. As for improving my strength..."

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

"For now, I intend to manage my territory properly and quietly focus on comprehension. The reason I want the identity of a Virtual Universe Company member is simply to have the backing of a major power and avoid trouble like this happening again."

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

Indeed, many true geniuses did not like being bound by too many rules. Major powers were often very strict when cultivating elites, and the demands and missions they gave were almost impossible to refuse.

Many geniuses and experts valued freedom and flexibility more.

As Wang Yu had said, as long as one had sufficient strength, ordinary resources would never be lacking. The truly crucial Origin Laws and secret techniques required enlightenment, and ordinary resources were of little use.

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

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

"External Deacon?" Wang Yu's eyes shifted slightly.

"That's right." Ivan explained.

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

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

"Normally, that is the case. However... since you have already crossed the threshold of the Origin Laws, breaking through to Domain Lord will be inevitable in the future. It is possible that you could obtain an External Deacon position."

"I can recommend you, but these positions do not require strength alone. They also require practical competence."

"Some people are not particularly strong, but they truly are capable at handling affairs, and they can still be promoted and valued by their superiors."

"On the other hand, some people are strong but constantly fail to get things done. Naturally, they will not be valued. They may even be transferred elsewhere—the most common example being sent to fight with the Universe Army."

"Let me give you a simple explanation. When people like us join the Virtual Universe Company now, we are not joining the headquarters directly. We only join the branch of the Ganwu Universe Country."

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

"The Commerce Department manages commercial affairs, resource management and distribution, and other matters involving enormous interests. The Martial Department manages the many experts directly under the Virtual Universe Company, as well as the collection and cultivation of geniuses throughout the Ganwu Universe Country. All of that falls under the Martial Department."

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

Ivan looked proud as he went on to speak at length 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.

Although Ivan's strength and status were not particularly high, he was still one of its members, and he had a clan ancestor serving in an important position. Thus, he knew quite a lot about the Ganwu Branch.

Mentor Yoda kept exclaiming in astonishment. Before this, he had only known that the Virtual Universe Company was a colossal entity. He had never imagined that it was so powerful that it could control so many matters within the Ganwu Universe Country!

Wang Yu, on the other hand, had no particular reaction. He merely put on a mildly surprised expression from time to time, offering enough response to keep the conversation going.

He had known about these matters long ago, and he knew even more than that.

For example, even the lofty rulers of universe countries were actually nothing more than members of the two great powers, the Giant Axe Dojo and the Virtual Universe Company.

Matters of this level were unknown even to ordinary Immortals. The vast majority believed that a universe country's strength could rival the five great powers.

"So, if you want to obtain a deacon position directly, then aside from strength, you must also possess a certain level of practical ability." Ivan looked at Wang Yu.

"Of the affairs required by the three major departments that I just mentioned, do you think any would suit you?"

Hearing this, Wang Yu could not help but smile.

Was there anything suitable for him?

Did that even need asking?

Of course it was the Commerce Department!

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

Furthermore, any elite of a Virtual Universe Company branch who knew even a little about the situation would naturally understand that they were highly talented and had lofty goals for the future. They certainly would not easily pledge themselves to his personal command, much less take him as their teacher.

Therefore, the Martial Department was not as capable as one might imagine of easily allowing him to discover and recruit geniuses.

The Commerce Department, on the other hand, was more suitable for him to work with.

The Commerce Department managed business, and what it wanted was profitable performance.

When ordinary people entered the Commerce Department, they usually thought of taking advantage of the opportunity to line their own pockets and seek benefits for themselves.

But he was the complete opposite!

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

After all, he only wanted an identity to serve as cover while he peacefully managed his territory.

He could treat the money as protection money.

There was nothing wrong with that. This universe held far too many dangers, and he was only just getting started. Before he truly developed, he naturally needed the protection of powerful experts.

Other people would not even have a way to pay protection money to the Virtual Universe Company if they wanted to!

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

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

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

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

"Your Majesty, I think the Commerce Department suits me quite well. As it happens, I have some understanding of business 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 such a cultivation genius would certainly choose the Martial Department or Military Department.

"Wang Yu, you should know that the Commerce Department manages countless riches and resources, involving tremendous interests. The waters there run deep. Strength alone is not enough—you also need a business mind and methods. Are you truly confident that you can do well?"

"I know a little, I know a little. If nothing else, I am indeed somewhat confident in my ability to turn in profitable results." Wang Yu smiled calmly.

Ivan studied Wang Yu for several moments. Seeing his composed appearance, as though he truly had confidence, Ivan said nothing further and nodded with a smile. "Good. 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 be frank first: I cannot guarantee whether it will ultimately work out."

"And even if that person values your potential and is willing to give you an opportunity, there will most likely be a mission to test your abilities. Only if you pass it will this truly be settled."

"No problem!" Wang Yu readily agreed.

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

"Haha, you're too polite!" 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 cups and drank again.

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

"You said earlier that you intended to manage your territory properly and cultivate in peace?"