Electric cat exports are a big deal.

For caution's sake, Zhou Yi initiated an online conference with various sea lords of the Development Alliance to solicit their opinions.

Lord Sand Sea was the first to express his stance: "I unconditionally endorse and support all of Mr. Zhou's decisions!"

Then he added, "But do we really have so many electric cats? Can we first select the better ones internally, procure them at an internal price, and then sell the inferior ones externally?"

Lord Sand Sea's proposal received unanimous approval from everyone.

Zhou Yi was amused, "No need to rush, folks. We're all on the same side here, looking to equip ourselves with standard-issue working electric cats. This third batch returning from Spark Plain will be distributed, ensuring each region is equipped with one A-grade electric cat. Of course, if you wish to purchase purely as a luxury pet or for combat units, that's no issue either."

Zhou Yi was never stingy with his own people.

What I have is yours.

The integration of electric cats within the Development Alliance is an essential step; equipping qualified working electric cats earlier is beneficial for all regions.

Upon hearing this, the sea lords all suggested that it would be better to sell externally and wait without hurry.

Duke Beidu said, "For the electric cat sale, the bare minimum set must include an electric ball, Electric Cat Stick, Curved House, and generator. Our matching accessories could then be sold."

"Our Shell City has been manufacturing batteries, and we've now produced the first stable liquid flow storage battery."

He showed it off with an image.

The battery made by Shell City looked like an ammunition box, covered with a layer of black-painted iron.

"This Shell Brand liquid battery has a simple internal structure. With our current technology, we cannot replicate the techniques of the Old Humans... this is the best we can do for now."

"It has a capacity of 5L, with a single battery storing enough power for an electric cat to operate for 12 hours. Of course, if the electric cat uses its abilities or engages in combat, the energy consumption will increase exponentially."

He continued, "A single liquid battery costs 200,000 mushrooms, with a cost of about 100,000 mushrooms. Shell City will maintain the company's low-pricing strategy, which is practically unattainable elsewhere."

"Especially when taking electric cats outside, having such a battery ensures their operational capability. For customers who can afford electric cats, this cost is acceptable."

"Consider this, maintaining an enhanced car requires a lot of Energy Packs; electric cats are B-grade lifeforms, necessitating much more advanced resources."

"We at Shell City are willing to collaborate with the company — for each electric cat transferred externally, we'll provide one battery for free. Subsequently, they'll know to come here to purchase more."

Zhou Yi had no objections.

Duke Beidu was always a step ahead.

The other sea lords envied and resented him.

Because once the company started selling electric cats, batteries, such consumables, would undoubtedly be needed long-term.

Everyone added some details and suggestions.

That's when Duke Destructive suddenly spoke up, "I have a question."

"When selling electric cats, what's more important: rapidly clearing inventory or maximizing profits?"

Zhou Yi replied, "Rapidly clearing inventory takes priority."

"The company needs to quickly recoup funds and then invest them in the next cycle of research and development."

"In that case, I suggest we let Yin Shang Company also act as a distributor."

Duke Destructive explained, "Yin Shang Company is backed by the Rolls-Royce and Red Flag families, two major electromechanical wealthy groups. Their clientele includes various magnates who can quickly absorb this batch of electric cats."

"For new products, electromechanical magnates typically share a common attitude. They might not be able to manufacture them, but they can't be without them. So this quantity of electric cats will be easily sold."

Zhou Yi heeded this suggestion and contacted Guste, a partner at Yin Shang Company.

Upon hearing about the transfer of electric cats, the other party showed great interest.

"No problem at all."

"We can give you a prepayment, and then handle the external distribution ourselves."

"For 500 B-grade electric cats, I am authorized to offer a total of 2.6 million Light Seeds, and we can make full payment today. What do you think?"

Zhou Yi agreed without hesitation.

Getting the money today, who needs a bicycle.

Guste added, "Mr. Zhou, the previous glider arrangement allowed our company to acquire abundant flying electromechanical lifeforms from various places at low prices, yielding profits beyond our expectations, with the strategy being tremendously successful."

"In the past few months, your company's newly developed Electric Cat System has also piqued our interest. We'd like to lay out and construct the electric power foundations in Transmission City too. Chairman Tuo Hai and I have discussed this several times, believing that an electric power system centered around electric cats will occupy an extremely important position in the future."

"So our company hopes to step into this early on."

"Could you send an Electricity Engineer over to guide us in constructing our power facilities?"

"In return, we're willing to pay 1 million in infrastructure technology collaboration fees."

Zhou Yi listened with a tinge of emotion.

Yin Shang Company, needless to say, was truly wealthy and willing to invest.

He inquired, "What infrastructure do you need?"

Guste immediately replied, "All the basic electric cat infrastructure: Electrolysis Tower, generators, grid defense systems, Curved House, Electric Cat Transcoder. We want it all. As for batteries, we don't need those; they take up too much space. We'll just buy directly from you."

Zhou Yi nodded, "Alright, I'll arrange with the power department. You can discuss specifics later."

"That's excellent!"

Guste took a freighter that very day and arrived at Sand Port. He handed Zhou Yi a Guangna Box containing 3.8 million Light Seeds, then took two electromechanical engineers to receive the electric cats, and without missing a beat, he began discussing urban infrastructure details with Electricity Engineer You Ai.

After this transfer of electric cats, Zhou Yi's previously bleeding wallet suddenly swelled.

He now had 5.4 million Light Seeds, reaching a new peak to date.

With money in his pocket, he suddenly felt more grounded.

Zhou Yi remembered an old friend.

He immediately made contact with Kunming Station.

"It's been a long time. How are things on your end?"

"Same old, same old. United City has always been developing in an orderly fashion, definitely can't compare to the rapid changes on your side."

Kunming Station said, "Finding us means there's serious business."

"Mm."

Zhou Yi got straight to the point: "We've recently explored a special technique for the in-depth development of electric cats, connecting electric cats and Building Life..."

Kunming Station responded quickly: "After combining with electric cats to become Electric Tamers, can Building Life become the core of the Electric Cat System, much like the Cat House Central?"

"Exactly."

Zhou Yi said: "Most importantly, when in Electric Tamer form, even Building Life can be enveloped by electric cat structures, moving through various conductors."

"If a Building Life installs an electric cat within itself, it can switch to Electric Tamer form, and in theory, it could travel along established power grids to any area. This is even more convenient and quicker than flying."

Zhou Yi laughed: "I thought this process would take a long time. But unexpectedly, the appearance of electric cats has essentially rendered the shackles on Building Life meaningless."

"Hello? Are you there?"

There was a long silence on the other end.

"..."

"Here..."

Kunming Station's voice sounded tired: "I'm listening to everything you've said, every word is clear. I just don't know what to say."

"I always thought that if Building Life could freely move in this world within our lifetime, we would surely feel an immense sense of honor and pride."

"But after you proposed this solution... I feel an emptiness. It's like having struggled to climb a rugged cliff only to be told suddenly that, actually, there's another path nearby that leads through the mountain to our destination in just a few steps."

"I don't know how to describe it."

"I'm sorry... I should be happy and excited for this, but for some reason, I feel lost and pained."

"I'm so sorry, I don't know why I feel this way."

"I apologize, I apologize."

At this moment, this Building Life exhibited emotions as delicate and complex as those of humans.

Zhou Yi understood this feeling.

When he was little, he really liked a pair of sneakers. His parents promised him they would buy them if he scored a hundred on his final exam.

So, he set his mind on acing the test.

Every day in class and while practicing questions, the young Zhou Yi felt an inexplicable enthusiasm, as if he had taken on a mission and a promise, that he simply had to achieve it, fight, fight, fight! He was determined to battle it out with his grades to the very end!

However, the evening before the exam, his aunt came to visit him. Taking Zhou Yi out, she said, "Let's buy you a pair of shoes. Boys like shoes, right? Pick the pair you like, and we'll buy them."

Zhou Yi pointed to the very pair he had dreamt of.

And so, he got those shoes.

Wearing the dream sneakers, Zhou Yi felt just like Kunming Station feels now.

So this is what the shoes I wanted are like.

Just like this, huh.

His heavy and meaningful dreams were nothing more than a light, casual act for someone else.

It was like Takumi Fujiwara driving his AE86 to the limit but still unable to catch up to the Mercedes taking away Natsuki with his uncle.

Zhou Yi couldn't console Kunming Station.

He could only say, "Look forward, we have new goals ahead."

The other side soon adjusted their mindset.

"Mr. Zhou, you're right."

Kunming Station said: "Have you tested this Electric Tamer technique with Building Life? Can it move across regions in practice?"

"Of course."

Zhou Yi told them: "Building No. 7, as the first Electric Tamer using the Building Life + electric cat mode, has already completed electric form transmission from Sand Port to Steel Refining City and Shell City, successfully achieving round-trip movement."

"It can even enter our aerial grid system."

"As long as the entire power grid is completed, it can enter any desired location through electric currents and conductors. Even a city without infrastructure can make use of existing vessels as conductors, using them as nodes to perform multi-stage jumps."

"But there are problems that have been exposed, mainly three points."

"First, the power consumption is immense, requiring accompanying power stations and transmission networks. The larger the Building Life, the greater the consumption."

Zhou Yi honestly explained: "Second, for electric cats to cover Building Life, the load is very high, and the consciousness consumption is significant, causing their structures to become unstable. Thus, they cannot move continuously for a long time and are best suited for point-to-point movement."

"Third, the need for good communication with electric cats. Through the Electric Cat Transcoder, a full dialogue with the electric cats must be established, and using a preset method, determine their maximum single move range. Coordinates and bearings can be marked through the electrical signals of specific area power grids, which means maintaining the electric cats well."

"Of course, Building Life has its unique advantages. They have a lot of rebar inside, can achieve extremely low electric potential, and are natural conductors for electric cats."

"Furthermore, electric cats that have connected with experienced workers in Building Life, when entering other Building Life's conductor structures— as long as the Building Life does not object, it can dominate the connection to achieve Electric Tamer form."

"To put it simply, just by bringing an electric cat, each Building Life can be turned into an Electric Tamer. As long as there's an electric cat, they can roam freely within the power grid."

After listening, Kunming Station pondered for a moment: "As long as we break through the Dead Sea's restrictions, these are all acceptable. Of course, we are very eager to acquire this entire set of technologies. But I don't understand. Why come to us, United City?"

"With the Wasteland Company's current prestige and scale, you could completely monopolize this strategic technology. Why tell us?"

Zhou Yi smiled faintly: "Technology is just a means, not an end."

"I want all the Building Life in this world to get moving. If they can move freely, the best places they could go to are our company and United City."

"Building Life inherently brings urban infrastructure and operational characteristics. I like them very much and need them."

"But searching for each one individually is too time-consuming and laborious."

"I want to use electric cats to activate them, so they can cross the sea on their own to find us!"

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