"The military's biggest goal at the moment is to reclaim the munitions factory. I can create momentum and use some existing resources to accelerate the arrival of this goal."

There was one point Fang Yu did not mention.

Actually, even if Lu Kun didn't invest in Fang Yu, reclaiming the munitions factory would mean resolving the alien conflict in the Southern Island Sea Region, and the warlords would also withdraw their troops in succession.

This would also complete Fang Yu's main storyline mission.

In any case, the munitions factory is the most crucial link in the entire main storyline.

Currently, Fang Yu is only using this factor to persuade Lu Kun to invest in his army.

After hearing Fang Yu's words, Lu Kun gave Fang Yu a deep look, and internally began calculating uncontrollably.

After a moment, Lu Kun looked up at Fang Yu and spoke in a firm voice, "Are you sure? Give me a timeline, at the latest how long will it take for you to reclaim the munitions factory!"

"You and I will sign a Soul Contract. If the deadline is missed, the investment will turn 50% into your debt. I can't invest in you unconditionally. I need some basic constraints, otherwise if you take ten years to reclaim it, it wouldn't be worth much to me."

Soul Contract?

It makes sense, though. Investment... requires a betting agreement, a concept Fang Yu has seen countless times on Blue Star.

So this proposal from Lu Kun didn't make much of a difference to Fang Yu.

Besides, even if it fails, it's not like they want Fang Yu's life; it's just returning 50% of the investment amount. Lu Kun's terms aren't particularly harsh.

Thinking of this, Fang Yu couldn't help but show a contemplative look.

After a moment, Fang Yu spoke in a low voice:

"Three months!"

"In three months, I will definitely reclaim the munitions factory using all available resources!"

"That long?"

Lu Kun was taken aback.

Fang Yu: ???

"Do you even listen to yourself? The military's own strategic cycles are measured in years; three months isn't long at all!"

"This isn't child's play, nor is it signing a commercial contract, this is war! Mr. Lu!"

Fang Yu glared at Lu Kun, speaking irritably.

"Uh... alright, I indeed don't quite understand matters of war, three months... is fine!"

Lu Kun touched his nose, speaking somewhat awkwardly.

"Alright, then it's settled!"

Fang Yu beamed, breathing a sigh of relief.

This resolved the issue of his army's configuration.

With Lu Kun's investment, the configuration of these vessels will reach a higher level, paired with the veterans' rich battlefield experience, it will undoubtedly become a lethal weapon on the battlefield.

Aside from the signing of the Soul Contract giving Fang Yu a sense of urgency, everything else went smoothly.

The two quickly finalized the matters of investment and goals.

On Lu Kun's end, he will invest in Fang Yu's army for three cycles:

First round of investment: Immediately funding the refurbishment costs of Fang Yu's 50 vessels, as well as an enhancement and Basic Junior Enchantment for the ship cannons.

Mm... each sea vessel will receive an individual component enhancement and Basic Junior Enchantment, totaling 50 parts.

Fang Yu couldn't help but marvel at Lu Kun's financial prowess.

Just in the first stage of investment, Fang Yu estimated that Lu Kun invested about 100,000 Silver Coins.

That's 100,000 Silver Coins!

Since entering this world, Fang Yu had never earned that many Silver Coins.

And... it's just Lu Kun's first round of investment?!

"This guy is quite generous..." Fang Yu thought, unable to suppress his low murmur.

...

Second round of investment: When Fang Yu leads his army to achieve corresponding progress, as long as the progress satisfies Lu Kun, another round of investment can be made.

In this round of investment, Lu Kun will provide each of the 50 vessels with an improved Intermediate Enchantment.

After hearing Lu Kun's terms, Fang Yu jumped up, his eyes glowing red as he looked at Lu Kun.

He startled Lu Kun directly.

Damned...

Fang Yu was truly shocked by Lu Kun's financial prowess.

How much profit does the Ji Clan Trading Association have to withstand Lu Kun's extravagant spending?

Had it not been for the fact that the Salted Fish had limited room for enchantment, Fang Yu would have taken some advantage from Lu Kun.

As for the third round of investment.

It is essentially the final round.

As long as Fang Yu can reclaim the munitions factory and successfully hand it over to the Ji Clan Trading Association, Lu Kun will... upgrade all the vessels under Fang Yu's command, retaining their existing enhancements and enchantments into...

Warships!

Of course, this is limited to 50 vessels. If Fang Yu's rank increases and his fleet expands, Lu Kun will not be responsible for upgrading the expanded fleet.

Despite this.

Fang Yu still took a sharp breath, feeling a chill.

What does 50 warships mean?

It's enough to lead this army into the core battlefield of the West Qinghai Sea Region and come back victorious.

There's no problem walking sideways in the Southern Island Sea Region.

"Mr. Lu, didn't you say your Ji Clan Trading Association suffered setbacks? How can you still come up with so much money?"

"Is it a lot?"

Lu Kun spread his hands, speaking with an innocent look: "It's just a plain and simple investment..."

"I didn't even disturb the president's level, this lightweight investment is within my personal decision..."

Hiss...

Fang Yu felt his teeth itch.

Damn it, he pulled it off.

Fang Yu could see it.

Although the Ji Clan Trading Association's level of influence is almost useless to him now, and there's no appeal,

but the connections within the Ji Clan Trading Association are incredibly useful to him!

He must frequently maintain relations with Lu Kun, this wealth-hoarding gold master.

After this investment, if his army's military budget ever runs short in the future, he will have to find a way to reach out to Lu Kun for help.

Seeing Fang Yu's enthusiastic gaze at him, Lu Kun lightly coughed, pulling a scroll from his pocket, with a slightly solemn expression, he spoke in a low voice:

"Alright, now... let's begin signing the Soul Contract!"

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