The Seventh Base

Lowell is indifferent to how many shares he might receive, as he has little interest in money.

Being the Governor of Chloe Star would already signify an influential position within the republic. Climbing higher would mean entering the power center of the republic. However, with his current governance over Chloe Star, he is already a figure of real authority.

He cannot be compared to a Governor of a remote planet like the one Lan Qing is on. Chloe Star, after all, is one of the top ten main stars, so Lowell has no concept of money since he never lacks it.

His reason for 'asking for' shares is simply to have his name associated with it, to help Xu Mo in establishing the company; as for the number of shares, he truly does not care.

"Twenty percent," Xu Mo said very straightforwardly. According to the plan, their base in the republic will temporarily be on Skull Star, due to its high level of secrecy and safety.

The company established on Chloe Star will operate independently, and even if it grows in the future, twenty percent of the shares won't matter much, especially since this is an area controlled by the other party, twenty percent is not a lot.

"Alright," Lowell agreed without any refusal. He didn't care about the amount at all. Xu Mo carries the hope of the Star Domain and wants to develop here, but it's almost impossible to grow the company significantly.

Instead, he placed more faith in Xu Mo's cultivation journey. If Xu Mo could reach that legendary realm someday, the company would be insignificant.

That would make him a true giant in the known universe, existing at an apex where worldly money holds no meaning. Who would dare bully Xu Mo's homeland then?

The figures of that legendary realm are said to be able to threaten an entire planet on their own. Even a main star like Chloe Star—if his father offended such a person, he would live in constant fear of assassination.

In the known universe, the number of Great Practitioners in that legendary realm is small enough to count.

In the Mystic God Temple, among the ten Hall Masters, it's unclear how many of them are such transcendent figures.

Thinking of this, he said to Xu Mo, "Senior Brother Xu Mo, although you bear certain missions, with your talent in cultivation, focusing more on your practice would be more beneficial."

Xu Mo looked at Lowell, knowing his junior brother had imagined quite a few scenarios, and nodded, "Junior Brother, rest assured, my main energy remains focused on cultivation, and other matters will be handled by Ross and the elders of our planet."

"Hmm." Lowell felt more assured upon hearing this.

Taylor had been observing Xu Mo and Lowell. The relationship between the son of the Governor and Xu Mo was better than he expected, and surprisingly, these two top-talented individuals get along so well without competing against each other.

Unbeknownst to him, Lowell had once entertained thoughts of rivalry; however, after several friendly duels, he conceded.

Whenever Xu Mo got serious, it was an instant defeat—how could one even compete like this?

To defeat Senior Brother Xu Mo seemed increasingly unlikely.

The hosts and guests enjoyed themselves, and the atmosphere at the banquet was very pleasant. The Uranos family expressed their willingness to collaborate. After the banquet, they planned to discuss with Ross to finalize a specific cooperation plan.

Regardless of Xu Mo's gifted abilities, Lowell's investment alone necessitated cooperation. How could such an opportunity be missed?

The details weren't discussed at the banquet, nor did Xu Mo bring them up.

Following the development of the Blue Star Energy Technology Group, both Ross and Sister Butterfly had long become business elites. The Tard people are natural business savants, and even Stark Hao had grown significantly; the elder Stark had sent him here hoping for his continued development.

With these young people, plus the team from Byron Star, establishing the group was naturally not something Xu Mo needed to worry about, similar to Lowell's thoughts.

He focuses on cultivation, while Ross and the others handle the corporation, leaving nothing amiss on either front.

Once they earn their first profits, they plan to start researching and studying the technology of more advanced civilizations. At this thought, Xu Mo remembered someone—Hudson, who could be brought in for cooperation.

Indeed, the Mystic God Temple possesses substantial connections.

After the banquet ended, Xu Mo and his group departed.

"After the company is established, how do you plan to carry out the operations?" Xu Mo asked Ross and the others.

"I've researched the current background of the O'Brian Republic. The waves of war have already spread across half of the republic's territory; apart from the major main stars, there's no absolutely safe place. In this context, various planets have a significant demand for our products," Ross said.

"Thus, after establishing the company on Chloe Star, we will first develop a few representative products to open channels on Chloe Star, followed by extending to surrounding planets and proceeding to negotiate cooperation on various major planets."

"Of course, there's a rather significant challenge— the transportation routes."

The distance from Skull Star to Chloe Star is vast. If we are to reach out to major planets in the future, we will require an enormous transportation fleet, and relying solely on the Chiyou is clearly inadequate.

Back on Lucas Star, transportation was managed through Carter's Space Navigation Guild. Even so, we encountered a significant accident once. Now, with the backdrop of interstellar wars, the difficulty is greater; ordinary starships cannot complete transport tasks.

"Interstellar trade has always been quite difficult since the onset of war. Unless there are significant profits, few are willing to engage in the interstellar trade industry," Lowell commented.

While they did not feel the war's atmosphere on Chloe Star, on ordinary planets, it was quite palpable, particularly in the republic's border Star Domain, in provinces like Lince and Kansas.

Xu Mo nodded. If transportation channels could be secured, engaging in interstellar trade would yield substantial profits.

But the key is, aside from the republic's official channels, how difficult is it for private forces to open this transportation channel? It requires a strong fleet to escort it.

If they can achieve this step, they would already be a formidable power.

"First, proceed with the first step, figure out a way for the transportation channel, and set it as the primary goal of the first stage," Xu Mo said. What he wanted was not just to make money; in the era of interstellar wars, to protect oneself from being affected, one must first be strong enough.

Therefore, an interstellar fleet must be established.

If they successfully form a fleet and engage in trade, then the profits will continuously come in, forming a virtuous cycle. However, achieving this goal is very difficult.

Ross nodded and continued, "If this goal is achieved, then next, we need to move to the next stage."

As he spoke, he glanced at Lowell.

"Lowell is a shareholder, one of us," Xu Mo said.

"Develop war technology, expand production, manufacture starships," Ross said. "However, to complete this step, first, a strong industrial chain is needed, secondly, funds are required, and the most crucial part is technology."

"In both the republic and the empire, there are such super groups, many of which are official. If we want to manufacture starships, our technology level is too low, without competitiveness, and therefore without value," Ross said.

Xu Mo nodded, this was the second stage of challenges to overcome. Previously, they had obtained relics of advanced civilization, but those were just relics. They had only overcome part of the technology within, which was sufficient to navigate within the Star System Alliance, but here, it held no advantage.

"Let's solve these problems one by one," Xu Mo said.

Listening to their conversation, Lowell was somewhat startled; they were seriously discussing these possibilities?

The difficulty for Xu Mo might be no less than cultivation to the legendary realm, becoming a top Great Practitioner, perhaps even more elusive.

It seems he underestimated Xu Mo's ambition.

Of course, he wasn't optimistic, still holding his previous thoughts that Xu Mo would find it more reliable to cultivate to the legendary realm.

But if it truly achieved, then Xu Mo would have indeed strengthened their star domain.

"Ross." Xu Mo looked at Ross and the others and said, "Next, my main focus will still be on cultivation, so the group affairs will entirely depend on you. Additionally, when the group is founded, I will lay the foundation, and for the subsequent matters, you, Sister Butterfly, Mr. Stark, and the rest might need to work hard."

The tasks ahead require tremendous effort.

Moreover, in terms of time span, it can't be accomplished in a few years; it must be viewed in units of ten years.

"Willing to work tirelessly for Mr. Xu Mo," Ross said.

"Ross, your words are not right," Xu Mo said.

Ross looked at him.

"Do not forget the mission and target you shoulder. The Promise I made to you still stands, and I will give you a planet within the Blue Star Alliance as a residence for the Tard people, and you will be their leader," Xu Mo said. "I have always believed you are someone who achieves great things; you have accomplished many great things in the past. Someday, when you conquer the universe, looking back, you will find that you have achieved feats never completed by the Tard people, and your name will be immortalized, revered as a totem by them."

Xu Mo's words made Ross feel a surge of passion within him. Indeed, when he followed Xu Mo in the Lucas University Library, he was tricked into only thinking about doing small things at that time.

But now, things have grown immensely larger; the Great Demon King led him from Lucas University to the Blue Star Alliance, and now to the republic.

What does his future hold?

Thinking about this filled Ross's heart with boundless anticipation; he would revive the Tard people, becoming an eternal pride of the Tard people, and his name would be engraved in history books.

Xu Mo and the others returned to the Mystic God Temple for cultivation.

A month later, Blue Star Technology Group was officially established on Chloe Star. This seemingly inconspicuous group company caused quite a stir on its founding day.

Dozens of the geniuses from the Mystic God Temple were present to celebrate. Rumor has it the group's major shareholder is the Governor's son, the top genius figure of this class of Mystic God Temple, Lowell.

All this immediately put the newly founded group on the headlines, attracting much attention.

This is what Xu Mo meant by laying the foundation for the group.

Everything thereafter depends on the efforts of Ross, Sister Butterfly, and the others.

Xu Mo's task remains cultivation.