Chapter 1569: Chapter 588: Missing the Last Chance for Survival

Under the command of Nanxiang’s Earldom, various resources were in severe shortage. Even the once-strong production capacity of energy batteries couldn’t keep up due to lack of materials. Development had almost come to a halt, with a shortage even in basic supply guarantees, and massive power outages occurred on many planets.

Even more depressing was that Liu An found out that to break away from this predicament, he still had to send money to the Red Blade Clan.

Because Ren Zhong’s ruthless subordinates had mastered the relatively basic yet mentally exhausting old-era technologies such as geothermal power generation, tidal power generation, and nuclear fusion power generation, which were unparalleled in the Nanxiang Star Cluster.

Additionally, the Red Peak Commerce Department took the initiative to approach, stating that the great Earl Red Blade had observed the current plight of Nanxiang’s Earldom and, without holding grudges, commanded the Red Blade Science Academy to fully tackle the issue. They had now successfully developed alternative materials for the core components of energy batteries that Nanxiang’s Earldom sorely lacked and were willing to sell them at "cost price" to Nanxiang’s Earldom to resolve the current crisis of the Liu Family.

Upon seeing the pricing, Liu An felt no trace of gratitude, only anger.

That damn dog, he had calculated the cost to the last cent.

If they really procured at the "cost price" quoted by the Red Peak Commerce Department, it would mean that Nanxiang’s Earldom would become Ren Zhong’s laborer from then on, with its economy and energy lifeline firmly controlled. Nanxiang’s Earldom would eventually be bled slowly to death.

Finally, Liu An couldn’t hold back and roared at the business representative from the Liao Yuan Star System in front of him: "What the hell is this nonsense about no hard feelings! This... this unit price, how could I possibly accept it! I’ve seen your research report, the materials used are simply mass-produced Ruined Beast organ extracts! They’re very cheap!"

Faced with the furious Earl, the former master of the Nanxiang Star Cluster, this intermediate representative from the Red Peak Commerce Department showed no sign of panic. He simply smiled calmly and said: "You’re joking, Earl. The cost is indeed very low, but this is a new product, developed exclusively for you. You cannot ignore the research and development costs; no matter what, you have to cover those costs, right? If it were as simple as you say, why hasn’t Nanxiang’s Earldom done it themselves?"

Liu An’s expression froze.

He looked again at this humble but nameless figure opposite him and felt a sense of bleakness.

He, of course, knew that the other side was talking nonsense.

Yet he had to admit a harsh reality.

That is, Nanxiang’s Earldom couldn’t do it; it couldn’t develop it.

Moreover, he knew very clearly that what the other party said about R&D costs was merely a smokescreen.

With the current scientific capability demonstrated by the Red Blade Clan, tackling such a project was probably just a minor job.

"But, the energy battery materials I lack were originally common things. It was you who bought out all the supply in the Nanxiang Star Cluster and the Far Border Star Domain, and you monopolized all sources directly connected through the Star Gate to the Nanxiang Star Cluster, causing my predicament. Moreover, whenever I reach out to a new potential seller, you..."

The intermediate representative cut off Liu An’s words, "Earl, please act maturely, business is business. The reason we purchased in large quantities wasn’t to target anyone, only because our demand is too great. You’ve seen it, our warships are being produced like dumplings coming off the line. Our production capacity is stretched too high."

"So could you reduce your production a little and leave some for me!" Liu An shouted again.

The intermediate representative shrugged, "This is a basic national policy set by our Earl, and no one can shake it."

"Fine, let’s leave it at that for now. Give me a day to think about it." Liu An, disheartened, waved his hand.

"Alright, but I’ll only wait for a day. If by tomorrow you still can’t provide an answer, I’ll return to the Liao Yuan Star System. By the way, with the authorization of the Earl Mansion, I can completely close the last crack in the door of cooperation between us. I hope you seize the opportunity and not act impulsively."

After saying this, the intermediate representative turned and walked away without hesitation.

Watching this person’s back fade into the distance, Liu An gritted his teeth.

If it were before, he would have dared to pull out a gun and shoot this disrespectful nobody.

Without even a title, who gave you the courage to act like a big shot in front of me.

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