Origin Player.

Chapter 832 Rhine Jewelry Company
That afternoon.

The Duke of Dragonblood issued a series of decrees.

First, the port of Surat was leased to the "Sea People" for long-term trade, with a contract period of 299 years. The Sea People within the territory were subject to their own laws and were exempt from paying taxes.

Secondly, the Dragonblood Duchy announced that it would respond to and support all calls of the Empire, abolish the four-caste system, learn extraterrestrial technology, establish the Surat Mining Company, the Dragonblood Armory, and other initiatives to vigorously develop industry.

Finally, the Dragonblood Association was established, requiring warriors and mages of all ranks to register, to coordinate and discuss crop cultivation issues, and to abolish the taxation rights of nobles within the territory.

The news caused an uproar throughout the duchy.

Before nightfall, some renowned heroes and warriors prepared to leave the territory, but were stopped by the Dragonblood Duke. Dragonblood Territory was clearly no longer suitable for high-level adventurers to live in. Like the Empire, the Dragonblood Duke was also preparing to consolidate power and promote reforms. In response, high-level adventurers would inevitably suffer some losses.

The heroic warriors had to return to Dragonblood City.

Nobles and extraordinary individuals of all ranks have sensed the Duke's determination, including within the territory of the White Kite Duke in the south, and in the western part of the Thorn Kingdom, where undercurrents are surging.

……

Surat Port.

This important coastal port with a population of over 100,000 is now filled with the heavy atmosphere of a battlefield. Seven hundred "sea creatures" have come ashore, and their leader has placed Count Surat under house arrest. A thousand-strong mage corps and two thousand-strong warrior corps were originally planning a violent uprising led by the count's son, but they suddenly received news that the duchy had signed a trade treaty with the sea creatures.

When Jiang He returned.

The strongest hero mage in Surat Port—Red Dragon Mage—is leading a dozen or so core members to seek an audience with Old Black.

"The Earl's son, Norrenva, is plotting a rebellion."

"I have already killed him on behalf of the master."

"This is Norrenva's head."

On the beach, the Red Dragon Mage held a severed head with utmost respect. Due to the announcement of the trade treaty, continuing to wage war would be tantamount to going against the Dragonblood Duke. The legendary prestige of the Emerald Continent was immense, and few lower-level beings dared to provoke him.

Old Hei's expression was somewhat complicated.

The count's son was clearly betrayed and killed.

Strictly speaking, the Red Dragon Mage isn't a good person either, but in colonial expansion, the more of these defectors the better.

Just as Lao Hei was about to speak.

A large hand pressed down directly on the head of the Red Dragon Mage.

While searching his soul, Jiang He said, "His fate is to cause destruction to the port of Surat; there must be something wrong with it."

Old Hei nodded; he trusted the other party's judgment.

The Red Dragon Mage's soul shattered due to the reversal power of the Resurrection Fruit, and he almost died on the spot. Valuable information was retrieved by Fate, saving a lot of energy.

Jiang He said, "The Thorn Kingdom is unwilling to change, and so is the White Mandarin Duck in the south. The Thorn royal family is preparing to support the White Mandarin Duck in going to war with the Dragonblood Territory. It is planned that during the battle on the front line, the Red Dragon Mage, who has gained their trust, will launch a rebellion in the heartland. The White Mandarin Duck will win over this Red Dragon Mage by promising the Earl of Surat Port. As a result, the Earl's son died."

Old Hei was speechless.

Sometimes, even he felt that the Queen of the Era, the supermodel, was not only too powerful in combat, but also too versatile in other aspects, causing a riot to fail before it even began.

Jiang He snapped his fingers.

A portal as tall as a person rises.

Three fierce angels of heroic elite strength emerged; on Emerald Star, they were capable of becoming marquises or nobles.

"First Mage Captain".

"First Soldier Commander, Second Soldier Commander."

"You three can divide it among yourselves."

Jiang He only asked the three evil angels to take control of the native troops as soon as possible. Although the number of evil legions was as high as 100,000, it was just a drop in the ocean compared to the entire galaxy. He preferred to have the evil angels as generals and let the "native soldiers" take on the role of the real cannon fodder.

This relationship is roughly equivalent to a legion and a sub-legion. A sub-legion consists of 1000 people. A qualified Emerald Star Mage Corps is defined by its ability to jointly unleash a legendary-level spell.

"understand!"

The three malevolent angels grinned maliciously and immediately left with a dozen pale-faced native core members, their arms around each other's shoulders the whole way.

Old Hei said, "Xiao He, using the sea tribe as a cover to secretly support the Dragonblood Duke and let him take the lead is a good idea, but I'm afraid it's not safe. If a high-level mage comes to investigate, the news will leak out sooner or later."

Jiang He seemed to be deep in thought, then casually waved his hand.

A special authority—the power of invisibility—sweeped out, enveloping the entire Emerald Star from a mysterious realm. From this moment on, all living beings will be blind to the differences between the expeditionary fleet's humans and the native sea creatures.

Old Black: "..."

The battle for control under the cover of night yielded significant results.

Jiang He took out two glasses of fine wine, handed one to the other person, and said, "If it weren't for those three legendary peaks, and the possible behind-the-scenes manipulators who might have been involved in the failure of the first Emerald Expansion, our occupation of Emerald Star would not have lasted more than ten days."

Old Hei sipped his drink. The vastness of the Galactic Empire was unprecedented in the worlds they had ever experienced. However, a seventh-order world was definitely not top-tier in the boundless void. The power of the three ninth-order worlds, End, All Beings, and Twilight, was only a glimpse into their magnificence.

When first venturing into a corner of the boundless void, caution is an essential lesson.

The two later arrived at the foot of the mountain opposite the beach. Jiang He began large-scale gold refining, creating three super-large gemstone mines, while Lao Hei activated the Steel Authority to build the Steel Building. The Surat Mining Company was officially established.

The two kept moving around the port of Surat.

Buildings, houses, factories, and fortresses rose up one after another, and in less than half a day, the port of Surat seemed to have been transformed into an industrial city. Whenever Lao Hei ran out of energy, Jiang He would use a Time Ring to immediately replenish his energy. Only after the outer giant wall was completed did the two of them stop to rest briefly.

"Why don't we just bring out the Rainbow Bridge too?"

Jiang He clasped his hands together, and a large bridge without an opposite end appeared in the city of Surat Port, ending at a colorful water curtain that led to Wu He's Tianhuo Star Company.

With the "Warning Magic Matrix" existing around Emerald Star, Rhine Interstellar Trading Company essentially has a unique and safe transportation route.

In light of the appointment of the Duke of Dragonblood.

Old Hei was granted the title of Marquis of Surat. He immediately organized the local natives to work in the mining company. That very night, the first batch of raw gemstones was produced and sent to Tianhuo Star via the Rainbow Bridge.

"The efficiency is too low."

Jiang He stood high in the sky, looking down at the earth.

The war that Duke Baiyuan is about to launch is a minor matter, and the targeting by certain individuals in the Alexei family is also a warning from fate, but it is insignificant.

The biggest problem now is that Emerald Star is too peaceful.

Imperial upheaval was still far from being a turbulent period, and there was no calamity that would affect the entire planet.

Behind Jiang He, the future knights broke away and headed straight for the eastern part of the Emerald Continent to prepare for the Demon Gate ritual. The past knights also left, heading directly to the northern part of the continent to create a fly plague.

In the world of Gluttony, the Ice Age system in Night City has been activated. Without the Black King, freezing the continent is obviously impossible, but the massive cooling will still be a fatal blow to the agriculture of Emerald Star. It is expected that countless natives will lose their land and join the rolling tide of industrialization.

"Frozen ground movement".

[Occupation Development Progress: 1% (Joint Promotion Mission)]
"God of Fortune, from this moment forth, devour the land of the world, half of it for food production and the other half for spice cultivation."

"clear."

At the same time, Jiang He instructed Wu He to invite a third-party authoritative organization from Tianhuo Star to travel to Emerald Star via the Rainbow Bridge to assess the mineral resources and the company.

……

Mars is the main star.

Breaking News! First Colonization Attempt to Colonize Emerald Star Fails After Three Days; The Hidden Story You Don't Know

Three super-large gemstone mines discovered on Emerald Star; Rhine Jewelry Company becomes a rising star in the Tianhuo business world?

Second assessment! The Imperial Court of Justice's priests have gone to Emerald Star; Rhine Group is suspected of having the only access point; Chairman Wuhe has submitted an application to the Skyfire Securities Regulatory Commission and other institutions.

"The Only Channel? Rhein Group Can Make a Fortune Selling Air!"

News reports are impacting the Tianxing Star market.

The stock exchange was in turmoil, and countless people jumped to their deaths.

Since the arrival of 720 tons of jewelry raw materials from Emerald Star, Wuhe immediately took out loans from seven major banks, including Imperial Bank, Skyfire Bank, and Daewoo Bank, to acquire four jewelry processing plants and held a jewelry exhibition, inviting experts to appraise the products.

After the exhibition ended, the market value of more than one jewelry company plummeted. The difficulty of colonizing Emerald Star is well known, and the fact that the first profit was so good shows the Alexei family's determination to expand. After investigation, private equity funds, giant corporate strategic investors, hedge funds, and some bankers have all invested, preparing to catch up with the last wave of financing before "Rhine Jewelry" goes public.

A total of 167 billion yuan was received, most of which came from the private foundation of the Duke of Alexei's family.

Due to factors such as the exclusive channel, trade license, and three major gem mines, after the first extraterrestrial long-distance assessment, 167 billion Star Coins accounted for 30% of Rhine Jewelry's equity.

On the financial statements, Wuhe purchased the legendary battleship Saint Lilith from the Imperial Mechanic Church, but behind the scenes, the vast majority of that money was used to trade for forty-eight giant scorpion flowers.

at the same time.

For the first time, jewelers in Tianhuo Star have united to boycott "Rhine Jewelry" and refuse to share sales channels.

More than a dozen popular celebrities publicly accused Rhine Jewelry of having defects, with one of them even throwing a jadeite bracelet into the toilet, attracting a large crowd.

The current head of the Alexei family published a statement saying that developing Emerald Star is not the family's main business.

In an interview, authoritative scholars claimed that the geology of Emerald Star is unique, and the local minerals contain a large amount of radiation, so wearing Emerald Star jewelry is harmful to human health.

Rhine Jewelry's reputation was ruined overnight.

……

Emerald Star, Surat Port City.

Jiang He held an electronic daily newspaper. The headline was about a female college student from Tianhuo University who became infertile because of a Rhine Jewelry ring given to her by her boyfriend. The purchase record and test reports were all genuine.

Experts claim that this infertility, a condition that has been solved for thousands of years, has become so difficult that even interstellar medicine cannot cure it.

A female college student committed suicide, and her boyfriend sued Rhine Jewelry Company, which has now become a major scandal.

"Heh, they've even lost all sense of shame."

Jiang He was speechless for once. The infertility was obviously fake, but the jewelry capital on Tianhuo Star had the influence to turn fake into real. The luxury goods industry was not simple. Rhine Jewelry's serious impact on the market would naturally provoke a counterattack.

"Boss, the IPO application has been rejected by the Tianhuo Securities Regulatory Commission." Wuhe reported, "A member of parliament has already submitted a bill to the council to restrict the jewelry development of Emerald Star. I have organized a brand new security investigation, but the rumors are already out of control. Tianhuo Bank has expressed its willingness to acquire Rhine Group."

A combination of political and business measures is enough to leave most large enterprises bewildered and disoriented.

"Skyfire Bank, huh?"

"It seems that the Rainbow Bridge is what they want most."

Jiang He examined the royal trade license in his hand and asked, "Who is the most powerful member of the Heavenly Fire Royal Family right now?"

After a moment's thought, Wuhe replied, "The chairman of the Security Council, Francis, is of royal birth and a pinnacle of the legendary era. The Security Council nominally leads the Governor's Office, making him arguably the second most powerful figure after the President of the Red Keep."

"Arrange a meeting with him for me."

"Boss, the company has no business with the Chairman at the moment."

"He should see me."

With communication interrupted, Jiang He proceeded to digest the giant scorpion flower in sequence.

[Sub-Mythical Level Sinful Poison: LV2→LV50]
[Hint: You have awakened the ultimate ability, Eternal Sin—the Sinful Poison Energy does not disappear due to the power of time and space, causing 100% additional soul and flesh damage. It can be activated by the Mystic Eye of All.]
This was the easiest promotion ever.

With the abundant resources of the Galactic Empire and the digestive power of the Gluttony Sin, Jiang He was confident that he could accumulate all three top-level energy properties to the true mythical level before the world mission ended. And the greatest asset of the Rhine Interstellar Trading Company was undoubtedly himself.

Not long after, the Duke of Dragonblood sent a letter.

The southern White Mandarin Territory dispatched thirty-five warrior regiments and ten mage regiments, led personally by Duke White Mandarin, to head north under the pretext of pursuing the sea creatures who had crossed the border to commit murder.

"Fight him."

"clear."

……

"Gold is everywhere, but silver is worth less than a dog."

"Fortunately, the vice president and I are heroes, so we can barely shake it off."

The Nightfall Guild's leader gave a pre-battle address, and all the core players at all levels were present. This large guild, with hundreds of members, had members who were at least Gold rank, and their elite combat power was renowned throughout the White Phoenix Territory.

Inside the temporary camp, Guild Master Nightfall said, "The Duke said that the war is expected to take place in the Dragonblood Plains. The Thorn Royal Family supports us in this battle, and whether I can become a powerful marquis depends on this."

Vice President Twilight smiled and said, "There's no need to worry about the Legends affecting the battlefield. Our Legends have an advantage. The Emerald World is a subordinate world of the Galaxy World, rich in resources. Once we gain a foothold, it will be of great benefit to our future aspirations for the Legends."

"Moreover, we are not just pawns."

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone turned to look at the tallest and most robust young man among the core members. His aura even surpassed that of the two guild leaders. As a Chaos Chosen One of the Four Pillar Gods, this "Warfire" was at the peak of the hero level and was ranked among the top talents. He was incredibly powerful and had made a name for himself as the number one hero in the Thorn Kingdom in just half a year.

The young warrior said regretfully, "It's a pity that my strength is too far from legendary. Otherwise, as a war champion, I would be qualified to summon the demon army to descend in unity, and everyone would not have to risk their lives."

Guild Master Nightfall was secretly wary. With the favor of the War Pillar God, this guy was becoming more and more disrespectful to him. Chaos Favorite, Champion, Chosen One, Chaos Lord, Chaos Prince, among which the Chaos Lord was comparable to the Star Lord, both of whom were ordinary myths. The war had only just begun on this path, and he was already so arrogant.

"The Duke orders us to advance tomorrow morning."

"Everyone, get some rest."

The next morning.

The White Mandarin Duck army arrived at Dragonblood Plains.

The thirty warrior regiments and ten mage regiments of Dragonblood Territory were already on high alert. As the two dukes took to the air, the war immediately broke out, with more than 60,000 warriors from both sides charging on the ground.

The air burns, and magic hisses.

This was a feast of slaughter.

In less than a quarter of an hour, the plain was transformed into a giant millstone of flesh and blood, with waves of dark red armor and dark green battle armor colliding violently. The battle line stretched endlessly, like a giant serpent writhing in agony.

Magical bursts of light exploded one after another, a crimson meteorite fell onto the battlefield and vaporized dozens of people, chaotic thorns split open the ground and entangled enemy warriors, sucking their blood and turning them into dried corpses, black lightning chains leaped in dense areas, each flash exploding into a charred body.

In the center of the ground battlefield, dozens of hero-level warriors were engaged in a chaotic battle.

Guild leader Nightfall wielded a demon-inlaid greatsword, each swing unleashing a towering storm. Vice guild leader Twilight transformed into silver lightning, his twin blades flashing, illuminating the battlefield with electric light.

The youth's fighting spirit was like a wild beast rampaging through the land, tearing apart the enemy's flesh and armor wherever it went, leaving behind long furrows in its wake.

"Not enough! Not enough! I must please my God!"

The outer perimeter and flanks of the battlefield center.

The Golden Warriors serve as nodes in the war.

These core members were clad in heavy armor, gleaming brightly. A gold-level player raised his warhammer high, smashing the enemy, man and horse, into a bloody pulp.

Whoosh!Whoosh!Whoosh!
On the opposite side, a Gold-level native assassin darted about, his dagger tracing eerie arcs, easily slicing through enchanted armor, leaving behind a trail of corpses, including the player's.

Semi-public worlds like the Galactic Empire are rich in resources and offer countless opportunities, but they are also extremely dangerous.

War raged, and death swept across the land.

Silver-level warriors constituted the main force of the battle line.

Their battles were more brutal and direct.

A silver warrior's heavy shield was cleaved open by a greatsword, and half of his head flew off. But before he died, he also plunged the longsword into the enemy's abdomen. Intestines mixed with blood flowed out and were immediately trampled by the chaotic footsteps around him. Limbs and heads separated from the human body like fruits, and blood gathered into streams, staining the ground into a muddy mess.

As for the lowest-ranking bronze warriors, they were merely firewood.

Often, they are crushed by a stronger force in a single encounter.

"White Mandarin First Magician Corps, attack!"

The marquis in charge gave the order, and a thousand mages immediately began chanting simultaneously. Elemental forces roared in, and the highly developed magical civilization made the art of combined spellcasting widespread.

boom!
A fiery dragon stretching for dozens of miles crashed into the battlefield.

—Legendary Magic: Dragonfall.

On the flank of the battlefield, a sea of ​​fire devoured countless lives, clearing out the vast area. Three warrior regiments were wiped out, and not even a decent skeleton could be found among the ashes.

A legendary spell left the entire First Magician Guild paralyzed on the ground, their magic power depleted.

At the same time, the legendary magic of the Dragonblood Mage Order descended, and the Blood River melted a large number of White Phoenix Warriors. Mages are usually of higher status than warriors, one of the reasons being the death rate on the battlefield.

Legendary magic has appeared.

Some battlefields were battlefields of slaughter, while others were mutually offsetting.

As the war intensified, the two dukes clashed in the sky. The Dragonblood faction, having already suffered the annihilation of three warrior regiments, unleashed a legendary single-target magic spell, Dark Energy Gun, which shot straight up and pierced through the shoulder of Duke Baiyuan, giving Duke Dragonblood a slight advantage.

The edge of the battlefield.

Jiang He stood side by side with a middle-aged man, who occasionally glanced at the sky, showing little interest in this kind of war.

“I only have one hour,” Francis said, adding that the Security Council is very busy.

Jiang He finished a bottle of wine and said calmly, "I plan to establish a construction and transportation company, similar to the Rainbow Bridge you just crossed. It is expected to be built on Emerald Star, Tianhuo Star, Barren Star, and eighteen habitable planets to form a huge transportation network, and Surat Port will be the transit station."

This is equivalent to the star clustering of the Dilong system.

Francis certainly knew what this meant. Not only would economic development and the cost of war with the Zerg, as well as troop deployment, undergo a qualitative change, greatly consolidating the royal family's rule.

"Two questions."

Francis said, "Why you? And why me? The royal family isn't just mine alone. Besides, this project is worth at least trillions. If you want to take on the Red Fort's homeland defense project, you'll ultimately need the president's approval."

On the Rainbow Bridge project.

Rhein Construction Company is bound to win the bid, while other companies can only play along. However, with war approaching, the Red Fortress is short of funds. It is only because of the Alexei family that a hero at the peak of his career is working for them, and it is impossible for him to control the interests inside and outside the company.

Is the president a member of royalty?

"No."

"What kind of strength?"

"Golden Creatures".

Francis's eyes held contempt. A being who controlled the immense power of the Tianhuo Star Cluster could never be allowed to advance to the Legendary level by the Tianhuo family. He must have obvious weaknesses; otherwise, it would be tantamount to asking for trouble. After all, star clusters are not always harmonious.

Not everyone possesses the talent to manage an entire star cluster, and royalty might not be willing to relinquish power. The Tianhuo Star Cluster was originally a kingdom.

"That's easy to say."

The power of the Gluttonous World's Chosen One on Jiang He's body was almost completely burned out. Although this was far from enough to make him the Chosen One of the Galaxy World, it could temporarily strengthen the power of destiny.

Space shattered.

Jiang He casually grabbed him, and a blond youth appeared, looking bewildered.

The torrent of sinful poison was injected into his body, annihilating him. At the same time, the sub-mythical level sinful poison traveled along his bloodline to the golden-haired youth's paternal relatives, creating a sub-mythical level curse that targeted golden beings. Unless a mythical-level powerhouse protected them at all times, they would surely die.

The poisoning was over in an instant.

Jiang He said calmly, "The president is dead. Before the new president takes office, you should be in charge of homeland defense, right? The profits from the Rainbow Bridge project should be split 30/70 between us. There have been some rumors about me on Tianhuo Star recently. Please take care of them and don't let this delay our cooperation."

Francis: "..."

ah? ah? ah?
Killing was as casual to this guy as eating and drinking.

Francis's expression changed, and his eyes showed intense fear.

“I don’t want to hear one day that my bloodline’s offspring died in this way.”

Jiang He chuckled and said, "It all depends on human effort."

Frisis's face darkened. Threat? Appeal? Coercion? Cooperation? Or perhaps all of the above? He only knew that this was an extremely dangerous man.

(End of this chapter)