Chapter 932
Chapter 932 - 918 Mr. An Nan
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Different societies have different rules, and only naive youngsters think one set of rules can prevail everywhere.
In the Silent Mountain Range World, it’s Doomsday, and ship tickets are above all else, all Order is a sham, and at its core is a naked struggle for survival.
The Green Planet has even shed the superficial veneer, turning into a "kill or be killed" competition to the death. Without any "real authority," the entire world lacks not only rules and morality but also social order and law, with the victor consuming everything.
This World, Earth... is in a relatively middle position, sustaining a certain degree of "Order," but often only in the light of day, within the control zone of the Official authorities.
In the current environment, there are still far too many privileged individuals, and even Extraordinaries like Lu Ping’an are among them....
"....Just treat this world as a peaceful Earth, without the existence of Extraordinaries. Here is a compilation of local laws (elementary version). Remember everything if you want to deal with people from outside."
This is what Lu Ping’an said to his companions, and it is what he did himself.
Although it took a lot of effort to switch from "alert mode" to the living rhythm of the "olds-times Earth," Lu Ping’an adapted quite quickly.
Here, where the world from his previous life was all too similar, when Official Order held an overwhelming advantage and the majority of violence and violent mechanisms served "Order," then faithfully following the Order became the only rule.
"This week’s expected revenue...well, even if we buy back those few unlucky ones, the total income is still decent."
Lu Ping’an had already mastered the survival mode of this world.
"No wars, no fights, just earn a decent living and let money do the talking."
But after the initial discomfort, Lu Ping’an and his team rapidly switched from "exploration mode" to "management mode."
Naturally, once the Courtyard machinery was fully operational, it reaped fairly high profits in a short time.
The advantage on Lu Ping’an’s side was quite apparent; venue, materials, and labor cost almost nothing. As long as the technology was up to par, it was like dumping goods for income... The high-speed operation of Lu Ping’an’s Courtyard Factory ensured a continuous supply of goods.
The advantage of industrial civilization became very apparent at that moment. Furniture (primarily woody), medicine, and clothing, these necessities of life, are always valuable commodities in a Peaceful World.
Apart from the pharmacy, Lu Ping’an also opened a tailor shop, a ready-to-wear shop, a furniture store... Using the mass-produced products from his factory, he competed against the local crafts, essentially crushing them.
Contrary to some people’s idea of "artisan spirit" or "century-old heritage," in most cases, handmade items and craftsman’s products cannot compete with the quality and standardization of mass-produced goods off the assembly line.
If he truly dedicated himself to production, Lu Ping’an could even monopolize a whole market, securing a ten to twenty percent share; becoming a well-known newly rich in the local area was just a matter of time.
This was something other Explorers or outsiders couldn’t replicate, after all, under normal circumstances, Exotic machinery would break down as soon as it was brought in, and if one was to directly bring in finished goods, the transportation cost would be many times more expensive than the products themselves.
"....2,500 Kadunds will do, Mr. An Nan, I have heard of your name, and I appreciate your support for our zoo. Would you need us to install the facilities? It’s very cheap..."
That’s how Lu Ping’an directly purchased the Decree-level high-end Demonic Ape and brought it home.
It’s a pity that if it weren’t for the Black Hand having redeemed those unfortunate ones a few days ago, Lu Ping’an could have taken the opportunity to get a few freebies.
".....Of course, my museum needs professionals like you. If possible, I would like to hire a few specialist animal trainers..." Facing the Director’s friendliness, Lu Ping’an smiled and responded.
Having bought the Demonic Ape, if he just disappeared it would draw attention... Lu Ping’an simply built his own "museum" and started selling tickets as a new venture.
Of course, this was clearly a losing deal because the main attractions of the exhibit were actually Mr. An Nan’s hometown items and his poetry collection.
Apparently, Mr. An Nan not only made no secret of his "countryside world" background but also took pride in it.
However, perhaps due to the scant number of visitors, his pride was on the line, and these days he had also collected some weird and wonderful things to serve as exhibits... The sales were slightly better, but not by much.
After all, the security puppet that was so old it couldn’t move indeed had the historical atmosphere of this city, but who would want to see something that could be seen on the streets every day? Clearly, this foreign "rich person" still had a rather limited perspective... But his generosity and extravagant spending had already made him somewhat famous in the city.
It’s said that every day people would bring "garbage," hoping that this "rich madam" who was only left with money and poetry would buy it directly.
"He, his wife, she owns five super-profitable shops."
"I heard on Golden Avenue, there’s a whole street that belongs to her..."
"...No wonder, no wonder he spends money so recklessly, maybe it’s also about buying a reputation, don’t think they’re foolish because you haven’t seen their business growing bigger and bigger?"
Someone, a certain team, needed a reason to keep "collecting garbage"; it would be even better if people came from far and wide to bring "antiques" and "garbage."
So, at the suggestion of the logistics team, an image of a "nouveau riche" was created.
He also built a "rustic exhibit hall" that no one wanted to see in a very "local tycoon" manner, and now was eagerly looking to "spend money to buy goods" everywhere... This Demonic Ape would also become a member of its affiliated zoo.
To be honest, looking at the expenditure flowing like water, Lu Ping’an himself was quite distressed, but when that "thousand-year-old security puppet" was recorded and identified as a "Rule-level concept," it was all worth it.
This time, it had been peaceful for too long, with no demand for martial force. Also, due to the rule that "ancient items are truly powerful," many antiques and "thousand-year garbage," even without combat ability, could become high-quality materials for other expensive items.
On another note, Lu Ping’an now seemed to be a "celebrity"...walking into some areas and shops, he could pay with his face.
This made his espionage activities way too convenient.
"Information on foreign ethnic groups? Buy."
"Various precious martial skills? Buy, and package the mentor and the martial-arts hall, too."
"Information on hairless monkeys...uh, just one Kadund? I’ll offer ten Kadunds, at least give these unlucky fellows some dignity."
Lu Ping’an had learned the rules of this world. In an "Era of peace" where force couldn’t be used, naturally, money paved the "Road," which was powerful in every way.
Each world has its own "rules," and it’s best for the Extraordinary visitors to follow these rules and play by them honestly, being wild when it’s time to be wild, and honest when it’s time to be honest.
Clearly, in this aspect, Lu Ping’an, with the support of his team, was much stronger than most solo explorers or those with small teams.
And on the other side of gaining a reputation, he gradually obtained his own channels and connections, receiving an "Investment" opportunity.
"Hmph, a stake in the Refugee Camp project investment...tsk, having become refugees themselves, these betrayers really have some nerve."
To be honest, Lu Ping’an felt that these traitors were truly shameful for ending up like this.
— End of Chapter 932 —