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Chapter 239 232 Buy intelligence
"Well, I wanted to ask, how do you sell the 'Energy Wallet' that accommodates the energy currency?" Bai Zhongqi asked casually.
The so-called Energy Wallet was actually the core storage technology of Bupinga, and a standard Energy Wallet from Bupinga was a battery slightly smaller than a cubic meter space. Its energy storage performance exceeded all of Iridium Star's current batteries, far surpassing the concentrated batteries that Bai Zhongqi was using on a large scale on Earth. Explore more stories at My Virtual Library Empire
"Ah, customer, regarding the Energy Wallet, you need to complete a transaction on our Trade Star before you are eligible to purchase one, and the quantity available for purchase by non-members is limited. A standard Energy Wallet can hold up to 10,000 Pulun at most, with a selling price of one Pulun,"
Bai Zhongqi cursed the merchants in his heart. Even as a tool for currency transactions, the Bupinga people were still making money off the Energy Wallets. The selling price of one Pulun was indeed very expensive, and for actual civilization-level trades, perhaps hundreds, even thousands of standard Energy Wallets would not suffice.
As expected, He Qiu continued, "For our customers, carrying a large amount of Pulun can be very cumbersome, so here in Bupinga, we provide complete, efficient, and secure financial services. By opening an account at one of Bupinga's major commercial banks, you can transfer a large amount of Pulun to your business partners with just the flick of a finger."
This information didn't surprise Bai Zhongqi at all. Where there were large-scale commercial activities, such financial services naturally existed. Considering that Pulun was essentially an energy source usable anywhere, these Bupinga merchants made sure that a large amount of Pulun never left this commercial planet, thus facilitating their customers' transactions. At the same time, Pulun in the banks could be directly utilized or lent out—tactics identical to those of financial institutions on Earth.
He Qiu was slightly anxious at this point; the guest before him did not seem easy to serve. The Primate Clan were, in principle, relatively straightforward to deal with. They tended to state their needs directly, filled with desires and meticulous in their calculations. It was precisely because of these traits that the Primate Clan had established quite a few commercial planets.
However, Bai Zhongqi had not directly expressed any trading desires, and He Qiu glanced at the two females sitting next to him, considering whether he should employ the 'wife strategy' to seal the potential deal.
He Qiu waved his hands repeatedly and said, "No, no, we Bupingans conduct business with principles."
He quickly added, "The thing is, Bupinga Star had not anticipated the sudden supernova explosion of the Chrysanthemum Hunting Star. This is a rare phenomenon, and because Chrysanthemum Hunting Star is so close to Bupinga, it has sparked interest in our scientific research institutions. The supernova explosion continues, and we can see the light from Chrysanthemum Hunting Star here. Some exploration ships have already been dispatched, but due to the distance, it's impossible to collect any first-hand or close-range data."
Bai Zhongqi said, "So, what you want is my information?"
Seeing Bai Zhongqi's guard slightly lowered, He Qiu thought there was hope and eagerly said, "The customer must be on an interstellar exploration. You concluded your journey in the Chrysanthemum Hunting Galaxy, and then encountered the rare supernova explosion. Moreover, your civilization possesses exceptional strength, enabling you to escape such a dangerous situation. Just for that, you deserve our admiration. Bupinga doesn't want the customer's private information, our science department only wishes to have some parameters collected by your spaceship, and if there are any visual records, that would be all the better."
Bai Zhongqi understood the intentions of the Bupingans. His face remained calm as he looked at He Qiu, who would probably be sweating if he had sweat glands, and said, "This information has come at a great cost to us. What terms is Bupinga prepared to offer to exchange for it?"
A look of joy crossed He Qiu's face as the man before him, who had shown no sign of emotional fluctuation until now, actually started to negotiate. He Qiu felt communication suddenly become smooth and easy, and he was eager to roll up his sleeves and haggle properly with the other party.
"Customer, trust me, the Trade Services Federation can offer terms that will definitely satisfy you in exchange for the information you have. Of course, the Trade Services Federation is not a charity, and we will not accept unreasonable prices."
Bai Zhongqi nodded without speaking. The data on the Chrysanthemum Hunting Galaxy's supernova explosion had been automatically recorded by the Sacred Falcon, and it was something he could take or leave. If he could sell it for a good price, that would be fine too, as it would at least serve as his startup funds for activities on Bupinga Star.