How do we find a civilization that vouches for Earth Star?
Ever since Li Xingkong created Knows Everything, he has been pondering this question.
Being unfamiliar with the place and its people, and lacking strong social skills, finding a suitable scholar in a short period of time was indeed difficult for Li Xingkong.
"I wonder if these guarantor slots are for sale..."
After much thought, Li Xingkong remembered that he was on a merchant ship, where all sorts of things were sold. Perhaps some civilizations also offered this kind of service...
Li Xingkong has no idea where this non-physical product will be or how much it will cost.
However, the cost must be considerable, considering it's a spot to join the Convention, something that can't be bought with just a few dollars.
Once you leave this village, you won't find this place again. After leaving this merchant ship, even if you have the money to buy a spot later, you won't have anywhere to spend the money.
You can't exactly go and do this in the Snail People's territory, can you? They'd never agree to that.
We still need to find a way, preferably to resolve this problem right here on the ship.
If you don't have enough money...
Although the path of cultivation differs slightly from that of existing civilizations, the underlying principles are universal. He could certainly use some of the knowledge he had acquired to make some money.
"The system's selling point and underlying principles should be sufficient, right..."
After all, this was something Li Xingkong learned from the system, and it would be quite embarrassing to do it without even saying hello.
"What are you thinking? I didn't say anything to you when you were casually passing on your magic back on Earth Star. It's just making money, what's the big deal..."
The system's voice sounded slightly sleepy, as if it had just woken up after a long, comfortable nap.
"Well, that's true, but doesn't it also matter whether you're dealing with outsiders or insiders..."
Li Xingkong touched his nose and muttered to himself.
That's you. In my eyes, everyone else is a stranger.
As the system spoke, it made a stretching sound.
"Since I've chosen you, you have the right to dispose of all the knowledge in my cultivation pool. Even if you suddenly go mad and want to spread your teachings throughout the universe, opening up the path of cultivation, I will support you unconditionally."
"Okay, okay, if you put it that way, then I'll go all out."
Hearing the system's words reassured Li Xingkong considerably.
No money? You have plenty of knowledge to use as collateral.
Knowledge and methods of practice are two different concepts. Simply put, one is theory and the other is practice.
Regardless of the civilization, as long as it operates within the same system of physical rules, the theories it develops should be consistent. Even if there are subtle differences, they are merely due to the different degrees to which the civilizations explore these rules.
However, the means of implementation are what truly distinguish different civilizations.
Water boils when it reaches 100 degrees Celsius. More primitive civilizations might simply build a fire to boil it, while technologically advanced civilizations might use various heating devices to heat it. However, civilizations focused on spiritual cultivation might use magic to raise the water temperature.
The same thing can be done in many different ways, and this is even more common in the universe.
Therefore, Li Xingkong didn't see anything wrong with selling some fundamental knowledge. In any case, the civilization that acquired it would use its own research methods and theories to conduct applied research on it, which wouldn't affect Li Xingkong's own cultivation.
Having made up his mind, Li Xingkong was in no hurry to leave the Intelligence Street. Wasn't the Intelligence Street perfect for selling knowledge? Besides, he also needed a way to ask where to find a place to sell his knowledge.
"Tsk, if I had thought of that earlier, I would have just taken care of all these things at once through Wan Knows Everything..."
Unfortunately, there's no going back now; if you want this information, you have no choice but to buy it.
Looking around, Li Xingkong saw little difference between these intelligence agencies; in his view, they were all essentially the same.
Aside from the different species of aliens standing at the entrance, there was no other difference.
"Let's just pick any place..."
Just as Li Xingkong was about to walk toward the nearest shop, he heard someone calling him from not far behind.
Although no name was called, Li Xingkong's intuition was extremely sharp. Or rather, with the blessing of the Hexagram, even if someone made a meaningless sound, as long as they were thinking of speaking to Li Xingkong, Li Xingkong could sense their desire to talk to him.
Similarly, he only heard a shout behind him and knew that the person was calling him.
Who is it?
Li Xingkong thought to himself, "I don't know anyone else on this merchant ship."
Turning around and glancing around, Li Xingkong immediately spotted the rat-headed man waving at him.
Afraid that Li Xingkong hadn't noticed him, the rat-headed man jumped up, waved his hands wildly a few times, and then Li Xingkong.
"Wait... wait a minute, sir."
This guy's physique is really weak; he started panting after just a couple of steps.
When it reached Li Xingkong, it put its two little paws on its waist, took several breaths, and then looked up at Li Xingkong and said.
"Sir, our president said he can vouch for you."
Li Xingkong's gaze sharpened as he scanned the rat-headed man several times.
If it weren't for the fact that they were on a merchant ship, he would have wanted to use his Divine Sense to probe the rat-headed man's memories directly.
The Divine Land Civilization remains a secret for now.
Before joining the Convention, Li Xingkong did not intend to let too many people know.
"Guarantee what? I don't need to guarantee anything."
Li Xingkong did not admit it directly, although after a brief period of wariness, Li Xingkong was somewhat tempted.
This guy knew he wanted to help civilization join the Convention. Thinking about it carefully, it wasn't that difficult. He went to their intelligence room and moved some information; the other side would definitely have a way of finding out.
Judging one's own needs by observing what one has done is simply common sense for intelligence workers.
Their chairman is quite interesting; what made him think of vouching for himself?
Li Xingkong didn't believe in the idea of a free lunch!
Except for the system.
"That's quite a flexible bottom line..."
The system was speechless at Li Xingkong's inner monologue; what a double standard!
"Sir, it was our mistake. Regarding the matter you're concerned about, why don't we go to the store to discuss it in detail? The chairman is already waiting."
The rat-headed man didn't say anything here, but simply asked Li Xingkong to go back.
"Then let's go."
Although he didn't know what was hidden behind this pie, Li Xingkong was indeed a little tempted. He decided to go and see what the person behind it had prepared.
It's much more convenient than wandering around like a headless fly looking for someone.