Choosing Resources

Arriving at the elegantly furnished reception room, whose walls displayed calligraphy from previous Gym Leaders, Brawly invited Xinhai to sit on the soft leather sofa while he retrieved a brand-new document from a filing cabinet nearby.

Handing the document to Xinhai, he wore a slightly embarrassed smile as he explained, "Xinhai, to be honest, our Gym has never signed this kind of contract before. Usually, we just made direct investments or exchanged resources. This is the first time we've handled a specialized technology transfer contract."

"So, we urgently revised this contract based on the Gym's 'Level Three Trainer Investment Agreement.' There may still be parts that aren't perfect. Take a look first. If you have any questions or find anything unsuitable, we can adjust it again."

Xinhai's heart stirred slightly at his words.

Brawly's meaning was obvious. Dewford Gym sincerely wanted to establish a deeper, closer relationship with him. They even intended to elevate his partnership level within the Gym from his current Level Two Investment status to a higher, more core Level Three Investment relationship.

He solemnly accepted the contract, which still carried the fresh scent of ink, thanked him, and lowered his head to read through it carefully.

The contract's clauses were exceptionally clear and professionally worded, leaving nothing to criticize.

Yet when Xinhai saw the terms offered by Dewford Gym, even with his prior mental preparation, he could not help being shocked.

The terms offered by this contract were almost absurdly generous. It hardly seemed like something a Gym would draft.

The core contents of the contract included:

1. Technology buyout fee: Dewford Gym would pay Xinhai a one-time sum of fifty million League Coins as a buyout fee for exclusive usage rights to the compound bow blueprints and related technical details.

2. Subsequent profit sharing: For