Release of the fairyland blue bird, the witch said she couldn't stand it

Chapter 346 As everyone knows, what's free is often the most expensive.
"Do not."

Jiang Chen shook his head and glanced at the Sea King with displeasure:
"Aquaman, you think too little of me!"

"Your actions are aimed at bringing true civilization to the Western Fantasy Continent. How could I possibly accept money for such a great deed that benefits the vast majority of ordinary people on the Western Fantasy Continent? How could I possibly accept money?"

Finally, Jiang Chen's voice carried a hint of coldness:
"Or do you think I'm the kind of person who only does things after getting paid?"

"I"

The Sea King, who had lived for hundreds of thousands of years, turned pale and then purple.

yes?

What kind of mindset does the CEO have?

She actually thought the CEO would help her because of "money" and "interests".

"I'm sorry, it was a slip of the tongue. The main problem is that the outdated ideas of our Western Fantasy Continent are deeply ingrained in my mind, so... I'm really sorry!"

"Hmph, I don't want to hear that from you a second time. We will do our best to help you with your concerns, and we won't charge you a single penny!"

ha?
If people didn't know that Jiang Chen never does anything that loses money, some of them might have even thought he had been possessed.

Otherwise, how could someone utter such idiotic words?
"for free?"

Aquaman repeated Jiang Chen's words in disbelief.

"Yes, it's free."

Jiang Chen picked up his teacup, took a small sip, and continued in a standard official tone:
"On behalf of Wansan Group, I would like to propose three cooperation suggestions."

"First, we will establish a long-term mechanism for mutual learning between the two civilizations, with our side sending an expert team to Atlantis to provide technical guidance."

"Second, we will adhere to the principles of 'marketization, rule of law, and internationalization' and carry out pragmatic cooperation in areas such as infrastructure and industrial upgrading."

"Third, we will adhere to the concept of 'joint consultation, joint construction and sharing' and provide financial support for the project's implementation by establishing financing platforms such as Wan San Bank in the Western Fantasy Continent."

"For details, please refer to Chapter 3, Section 5 of the Group's 'Cross-Dimensional Cooperation White Paper' to implement the 'Five Ones' project."

"That is, a set of standards, a demonstration park, a batch of benchmark projects, a talent program, and an evaluation mechanism."

Jiang Chen concluded with a key policy quote:

"We must transcend cultural barriers through exchanges between civilizations and overcome cultural conflicts through mutual learning, so that the fruits of development can benefit people from both sides more extensively and equitably."

"This is not only a historical responsibility, but also our responsibility, and even more so, an opportunity of our time!"

So profound!
What a civilized society!
So hard to understand!
Fortunately, Sea King and his companions possessed extremely high mental strength, allowing them to repeatedly ponder Jiang Chen's words in their minds.

They finally understood.

The president meant that they would not only not want the wealth of Atlantis.

On the contrary, it will provide various talents to help them develop their civilization.

Furthermore, it will allow many commercial and financial facilities from the Spirit Continent to be directly established in the Western Fantasy Continent, enabling the construction of industries from the Spirit Continent directly in the Western Fantasy Continent.

Apart from the necessary construction costs and personnel wages.

These benefits are all free!
OMG!

Even Baka, who wasn't very bright-minded, was moved to tears.

Why do such selfless individuals as CEOs exist in this world?!
Do not accept cents.

They not only provided them with talent, but also with industries. The Western Fantasy Continent essentially got everything for free without any effort!
But why does something feel a little off?
But they couldn't quite put their finger on what was wrong with it.

"If you have no objections, then sign the contract."

As he spoke, Huang Wansan pushed over a thick contract that was comparable to a dictionary.

Aquaman and Barca opened it together:

Framework Agreement on Deepening Cooperation in Civilization Building between the Spirit Continent and the Western Fantasy Continent

Reiki Joint Notice No. 1 of 2026

[Article 1: In order to implement the spirit of friendly exchanges between the two worlds and promote mutual learning and win-win results among civilizations, the following consensus is reached on carrying out comprehensive strategic cooperation between the Spirit Continent (hereinafter referred to as "Party A") and the Kingdom of Atlantis and Black Dragon Island of the Western Fantasy Continent (hereinafter referred to as "Party B").]

Article Two: Principle of Cooperation

Equality and mutual benefit: Party A provides technology and management output, and Party B opens up all resources and markets of its own race.

Phased implementation: Prioritize the "three connections and one leveling" infrastructure project (connecting flying cars, mobile phones, and currency, and leveling the seabed and converting Heilong Island into infrastructure land).

Risk sharing: To establish the Wan San Bank, Party B needs to inject a large amount of joint stability maintenance fund into the bank in advance to cope with social fluctuations during Party B's reform process.

[Article 3: System Transplantation Project] Party A will dispatch a "Civilization Transformation Advisory Group" to Party B to guide the revision of the "Atlantis Code," with a focus on the following:

Labor rights protection clauses (including eight-hour workday and minimum wage standards);

Anti-discrimination regulations for all races (violations will be punished with electrotherapy).

Party B shall complete the "de-aristocratization" pilot program within three years, and be the first to abolish royal privileges (the Sea King shall take the lead).

[Article 4: Infrastructure Construction Assistance Projects]

The first phase of the project undertaken by Party A's subsidiary, "Wan San Liu Bureau," was constructed by Party B.
A 1:1 replica of the Happy Land complex (including internet cafes, Black Swan flagship store and other integrated commercial facilities).

Undersea spiritual stone energy supply tunnel (solving the problem of Party B's energy dependence on the vitality of marine life).

Article 5: Joint Talent Training

Party A will offer Party B an "Accelerated Higher Civilization Course" (six-month term), with the first batch of students receiving targeted training.
200 urban management law enforcement officers (equipped with trident-shaped electric batons);
50 Douyin Operations Officers (responsible for promoting the image of "New Atlantis" and "New Black Dragon Island");

All members of the royal family of Party B are required to enroll in the program, and those who fail the graduation exam will be stripped of their noble inheritance rights.

Article 6: Risk Prevention and Control

Party A will station "Holy Land Alliance" personnel free of charge in Party B's territory to guard against counterattacks from traditional forces (Party A can unconditionally mobilize Party B's strategic resources).

The second party shall establish a "special economic zone" within its territory, under the legal protection of the first party, to ensure the safety of Wan San Group's assets and personnel.

Article 7: Cultural Integration

The Spirit Continent will launch distinctive film and television programs, novels, short dramas, etc., based on the Western fantasy continent.

Article 8: This agreement shall come into effect upon signature and seal by both parties (Party B shall affix its seal).

Article 9: The final interpretation right rests with Party A.

Representative of Party A:

President Jiang Chen of Wan San, Yaochi Saint Master Li Wanjun, Fu Yuechan, and Great Dream Saint Master Ji Ruoyao, etc. (See Appendix 2 for details).

(Official Seal of Wansan Group)
Representative of Party B:

Aquaman, Barca.

(The Royal Jade Seal of Atlantis) (The Blood Seal of the Black Dragon Clan)
annex:

"Electric Baton Usage Guidelines (Special Edition for Western Fantasy Continent)"

List of all factions in the Holy Land Alliance

That's it!

After signing the papers, Aquaman and Baka felt completely relieved.

As for the small print in the document?
Harmful!
There's absolutely no need to look into it closely. Who is that CEO? How could he possibly create a dual contract?

Moreover.

Their Western Fantasy Continent is so backward, they probably wouldn't even look down on their meager existence on the Spiritual Continent.

Let’s take a step back.

The other party refused the benefits offered by the Sea King, so how could he possibly tamper with the contract?

The three Holy Lords of Yaochi and Dameng, who are well-versed in this matter and have made a fortune in it, have something to say.

In fact, no matter how much benefit you can offer, it is still "limited".

However, as everyone knows, Jiang Chen has said more than once, "What's free is the most expensive."

Party A will station "Holy Land Alliance" members free of charge in Party B's territory to defend against counterattacks from traditional forces (Party A can unconditionally mobilize Party B's strategic resources).

Just this one point.

That's right.

Their actions seem to amount to nothing more than free cattle and horses.

But the words came back again.

The contract didn't mention when they, as Party A, could withdraw from Party B's territory.

[Regarding the issue of fewer words these past two days, it's because we don't want the Western fantasy continent to overshadow the main story. The focus is on expanding the map, not changing it. So we're trying to play it safe and have more drafts saved up so we can revise them if things feel off.]

(End of this chapter)