Old Man Li was confused. Was he hallucinating again?
Looking around, he didn't see Wu Kuishan. Old Man Li breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, he probably wasn't here to seek revenge.
Without showing anything strange, Old Man Li smiled and said, "Fengrou, why are you here?"
Seeing him smiling happily, Lu Fengrou felt a little uncomfortable and hummed: "Have you broken through to the eighth level?"
"Probably...probably?"
Old Man Li's tone was a little uncertain. He was an acquaintance and it was not easy to fool him.
Is he considered an eighth grader?
It definitely doesn’t count!
But Old Man Li wouldn't admit it if he was said to be a sixth-grade person. Anyway, if he said that he was an eighth-grade person, then he would be an eighth-grade person, and half would be almost the same.
"perhaps?"
Lu Fengrou frowned slightly, what kind of answer was this?
She was unhappy with this old guy, but after hearing his perfunctory reply, Lu Fengrou didn't waste any time, and punched him as fast as thunder, killing him in an instant!
"when!"
A clear sound resounded.
Lu Fengrou took a few steps back, her fists trembled slightly, and she gritted her teeth and said, "You can do it!"
Old guy, you really forged a golden body!
Old Man Li lightly dusted his clothes, with a calm expression on his face.
He breathed a sigh of relief, luckily it was a fist. If he had used his mental power, it wouldn't have been exposed, even if Lu Fengrou's mental power didn't do much harm to him.
Smiling a little reservedly, Old Man Li coughed lightly and said: "In general, the students you teach are better, Nianqing. Fengrou, you have accepted a good student!"
This is really heartbreaking!
The corners of Lu Fengrou's eyes kept twitching.
Is that boy really my student?
Are you sure it's not yours?
Taking a deep breath and suppressing the urge to kill this guy, Lu Fengrou said eagerly: "Is it really the essence of life?"
"Um."
"How many pounds?"
"That's not true..." Old Man Li denied, and then added: "In fact, it should have absorbed a few dozen kilograms, and the rest has evaporated."
Lu Fengrou panted slightly for a moment. At this moment, she really wanted to beat this old guy to death!
"Any more?"
"No more."
Old Man Li immediately denied it, and then said with a smile: "I'm gone, but...that guy Fang Ping may still be there, maybe he's hiding some."
Old Man Li sold Fang Ping instantly without any psychological burden.
That kid has swallowed a lot of life essence and won't be able to use this in the short term.
As for breaking through to the Grandmaster realm, what that guy lacks now is not energy, but time.
Lu Fengrou's breakthrough was imminent, and Old Man Li felt that if Fang Ping really had it, it would be more cost-effective to help Lu Fengrou break through than to waste it on himself.
Lu Fengrou looked fierce and cold, but in fact she was not like that.
If Fang Ping helps her break through now, it will be a big favor, and Lu Fengrou will not let him suffer.
As soon as Old Man Li finished speaking, Lu Fengrou disappeared. Now that she saw the old guy, she wanted to hammer him to death. Considering that the old guy had broken through, she might not be able to beat him to death, so after thinking about it, she decided to let the old guy go for the time being.
Seeing Lu Fengrou leave, Old Man Li breathed a sigh of relief again. He came so quickly and was still so strong. What was he thinking about at noon? His brain was spinning.
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In the tent.
At this moment, Fang Ping was talking to several senior executives of Nanjiang.
Zhang Dingnan, commander of the Nanjiang Military Region, Wang Jinyang and others were all there.
On Mowu's side, besides Fang Ping, Luo Yichuan and Tang Feng were also there.
Several people were talking. Inside the tent, Tang Feng raised his eyebrows slightly. The next moment, Lu Fengrou pushed the door open and entered.
Fang Ping was a little surprised when he saw Lu Fengrou, then he stood up and said with a smile: "Teacher, why are you here? Don't worry about me, I'm fine..."
Lu Fengrou glanced at him, are I worried about you?
She herself had just come out of the Demon City Caves, and she only knew that Fang Ping had entered the caves, and that Fang Ping was really capable of being sentimental.
Ignoring Fang Ping, Lu Fengrou glanced at Zhang Dingnan, who was still a little pale, and frowned slightly: "Not dead?"
Zhang Dingnan chuckled and said, "Fate is great."
"It's very lucky."
Lu Fengrou snorted softly and said, "The injury doesn't matter, right?"
"Fortunately, maybe it will be fine if you rest for a while."
"I know you can't die."
"..."
The two people were talking as if no one was watching. Fang Ping looked shocked. What's going on!
Are these two really having an affair?
When did Lao Lu start caring about people?
Also asked if the injury is okay?
Wu Kuishan was seriously injured. Lu Fengrou might not even ask, right?
A long time ago, he heard Lu Fengrou say that Zhang Dingnan also coveted her back then. Is it possible or possible?
Big news!
Fang Ping looked shocked, but the others remained calm, as if they didn't hear anything.
Luo Yichuan and Tang Feng even pretended not to see each other. Lu Fengrou and Zhang Dingnan had a good relationship, and they had been friends for many years.
If this were not the case, Zhang Dingnan was the governor of Nanjiang, and it would not be unusual for his tactics to appear in Nanwu. Why would they appear in Mowu?
Every school has this kind of warfare technique, and the masters generally don't hide it.
But the Grandmaster’s tactics are not just spread around. If they were to be spread randomly and taught by evil cults, wouldn’t it be a huge loss?
The two of them didn't say much. Lu Fengrou and Zhang Dingnan finished their greetings and said, "Let's talk?"
"Well, you're here just in time, sit down and listen."
Zhang Dingnan smiled and asked her to sit down.
Lu Fengrou was not polite and directly pulled out Fang Ping's chair and sat down on her own.
Fang Ping looked helpless, there are still empty seats, why are you trying to steal mine?
I had no choice but to find an empty seat and sit down.
Zhang Dingnan continued the previous topic: "Nanjiang's economy is not very strong, and the martial arts training environment is only average. Now that the Nanjiang Caves are open, if it remains like this, Nanjiang will be in danger.
Fang Ping and Nan Wu have discussed cooperation before. What I mean this time is that cooperation is possible, but not only for Nan Wu..."
Zhang Dingnan probably saw that Lu Fengrou had just arrived, so he said a few more words.
After Fang Pingping finished speaking, he said: "We all understand what the governor means, but Mowu opens a special recruitment class. I don't think it is too necessary, right?
Nanwu can definitely train Nanjiang local warriors..."
Zhang Dingnan said with a hint of bitterness: "Nanwu is in a lot of troubles now. Principal Chen died in the battle. It is still difficult to say whether a high-quality and strong person can be found to take over Nanwu. Even the Ministry of Education may not be able to appoint a high-quality and strong person to take over.
Coupled with the opening of the catacombs, some instructors of Nanwu need to be stationed in the catacombs, and the current teaching has been seriously affected.
It will be even more difficult to open classes for external training of social warriors.
In fact, this kind of training does not take much energy, and it is mainly to deepen the social warriors' understanding of the caves.
This includes learning the language of the caves, practicing some tactics, and of course, some practical understanding of the caves.
The Nanjiang Catacombs have just been opened, and the construction of the city is still under preparation, so I want some warriors to enter the Demon City Catacombs to practice. Here in Nanjiang, there is not even a place to live.
In addition, the teaching environment of Mowu is better, including training places such as energy rooms and qi and blood pools..."
Luo Yichuan frowned and said, "Governor Zhang, these facilities are no longer enough for our Mowu teachers and students..."
The cooperation discussed by Zhang Dingnan includes the opening of these facilities to Nanjiang warriors.
Nanjiang did not build these.
This is not small money!
Mowu allocates tens of billions every year, and a lot of it is actually used for the construction of these facilities.
Apart from anything else, the energy room looks simple. It just burns some energy stones to make the energy concentration more abundant and help everyone practice.
Fang Ping had always been looking at the energy stone, but little did he know that the really expensive thing to build was the energy room itself!
Every training room can prevent energy from being lost. Just building such a training room is extremely expensive.
The raw materials of the surrounding walls are not ordinary materials. They are building materials that can shield energy dissipation. In terms of cost alone, their value is no less than B-grade alloy.
It is an energy crystal after a large amount of energy has been released, and is made by fusing some rare metals.
Fang Ping didn't pay attention to this because he lacked eyesight. In fact, the cost of building the Mowu Energy Room was at least tens of billions!
This does not include the annual maintenance costs and the purchase of some high-end equipment, such as energy release settings, which are extremely expensive products.
There were no underground caves in Nanjiang before, and the government did not consider building one because it was too expensive.
It cost tens of billions to build and required a large amount of energy stones. Even after it was built, they didn't have that many energy stones to use.
Currently, among Wuhan University and military academies, only Jingwu, Mowu, and the First Military Academy have such facilities.
Other Wuhan universities, including other second-tier schools, have not been built.
The same goes for the Qi and Blood Pool, not to mention that the strong men in the cave must be captured as raw materials for supply.
Even if you want to build Nanjiang now, it will not be a matter of time, and funding is also a problem, and the finances are not abundant.
Zhang Dingnan was not surprised by Luo Yichuan's words, and said with a smile: "Dean Luo, Mowu's energy stones are also limited, and the equipment is not always turned on, and it is always overcrowded.
The energy stones or other materials consumed will be provided by Nanjiang itself, not by Mowu.
And if this cooperation can be achieved, part of the annual output of Nanjiang Caves, not to mention the military department, can be used as tuition and event expenses for Nanjiang warriors.
To be honest, this is a matter of mutual benefit to both parties, not Nanjiang alone.
In fact, we can also cooperate with Jingwu or other institutions...including building our own facilities..."
Fang Ping answered with a smile: "Governor, not to mention Nanjiang's current financial difficulties, whether it is possible to allocate so much funds to build it by itself, even if it is possible, the cost-effectiveness is not high.
Does the Governor think there is much hope in cooperating with institutions like Jingwu?
Of course, the central government also has many such facilities, but the central government is also cultivating warriors. It may be difficult for social warriors in Nanjiang to enter..."
Zhang Dingnan said with a smile: "Let's open the skylight and tell the truth. If Mowu has any conditions, you can raise them."
"Then I'll tell you straight."
Fang Ping was not polite and said: "First of all, it is okay for Mowu to open a special recruitment class, but the number of people is limited, no more than 300 people per year, and those below the second level do not need to come, which is a waste of Nanjiang's limited resources.
"
"Second, Mowu's facilities can be opened to Nanjiang warriors, but all expenses must be borne by themselves, including venue fees."
"Third, all expenses, including tuition fees, venue fees, training fees, material fees... Mowu does not accept cash or anything else. Everything is paid with medicinal materials, energy stones, and rare metals, and the prices are based on those of several major companies.
The purchase price shall prevail.”
"Fourth, students who enter the special recruitment class of Mowu, including students from Nanjiang Wuhan University, can order our elixirs and weapons on the official website of Mowu. They will not settle in cash, but also in various raw materials. This is regarded as Mowu's official website.
Of course, the benefits given to Nanjiang will not be at the same price as those for magic martial arts students."
Fang Ping said with a smile: "On these few points, it's actually not difficult. This is also because Nanjiang is my hometown and I can't bear to see warriors from my hometown..."
"Fang Ping!"
Wang Jinyang interrupted him helplessly, and after a while he said: "We are all from Nanjiang. Now Nanjiang is already in turmoil. You... you are adding insult to injury..."
"President Wang!"
Fang Ping changed his formal title, shook his head and said: "You are wrong, I am giving you timely help! We are talking about business... Of course, this is not a business cooperation, but after all, we still have to distinguish between public and private matters.
Mowu is not an organization affiliated to Nanjiang.
Mowu has the responsibility of Mowu, and Mowu is not the one-spoken institution of Fang Ping. I am just a student. Everything I do so far is actually to fight for the interests of Nanjiang, which is already biased.
Several principals, including several deans, originally disagreed.
On this point, in fact, the attitude of all Wuhan universities is the same. If you think about it from the perspective of others, if Nanwu has such conditions, will it be open to the outside world?
It’s not that we are narrow-minded, it’s that our conditions are really limited and we are tight on meeting our own needs, and we also open up some areas to the outside world, which will cause a series of adverse effects.
The Governor should know that the points I mentioned are actually not meant to embarrass Nanjiang..."
Zhang Dingnan looked a little helpless. Even if he was a strong master, some people felt like they had to bow their heads under the roof at this moment.
What Fang Ping said is actually not harsh.
But everything is based on the raw materials of the cave as the settlement standard. This alone is a huge trouble.
This is a blatant attempt to grab the business of several major companies, and Fang Ping's meaning is also very clear. Nanjiang needs to deal with this problem by itself. Nanjiang's warriors insist on using these things to deduct, and Mowu does not have to do this.
We can't let others give it to us and we don't want it, right?
The key point is not elsewhere, but how Zhang Dingnan resolves these troubles and achieves cooperation.
The output of Nanjiang warriors may later enter Mowu's warehouse, which is no small matter.
What Zhang Dingnan originally meant was that the consumption of the energy room and the blood pool was paid for with raw materials, but that was not everything, let alone Mowu opening its own exchange system to the outside world. In fact, this was Mowu selling these outputs in disguise.
The other powerful men in Mowu didn't say anything, obviously acquiescing to Fang Ping's statement.
If you really want to be able to purchase the output of the caves obtained by Nanjiang warriors and then produce and sell them, you must know that elixirs and weapons are both hugely profitable industries!
Even if it's a little lower than what some major companies sell, it's still a hugely profitable business.
No money, just raw materials. This is the only requirement of Mowu, and it is also the biggest trouble.
Zhang Dingnan tapped the table lightly and said after a while: "Actually, the elixir company and the weapons company also have corresponding training institutions and training facilities..."
Fang Ping smiled and said: "I know, but to put it bluntly, these large companies are not professional training institutions. If Nanjiang warriors really come to them, they may be taught what they will be like.
Moreover, because of their monopoly status, the conditions offered by several major companies will only be more stringent than ours.
What's more, everything at present is temporary. I believe that it won't be long before the warriors in Nanjiang will enter a period of rapid growth because of the existence of the cave.
Soon, a large number of talents and strong people will emerge.
When the time comes, Nanjiang will be able to prepare all this on his own, without having to rely on outside help.
It's just a short-term cooperation, but once Nanjiang relies on a few major companies now, it will always rely on it in the future. Nanjiang warriors will become workers for several major companies in the future.
The existence of several major companies is a good thing, and I don't deny this.
In the case of limited resources, several major companies have actually made meritorious deeds by concentrating resources, unifying production, and supplying goods to the whole country!"
Fang Ping said seriously: "No one will deny this. In the early days, several major companies made a great contribution to the rise of warriors.
Including those profits, they eventually entered the government's finances, resulting in hundreds of billions of funding for Wuhan University and trillions of funding for the military every year!
But that was in the past, when there were few entrances to the caves and little output, so that was all.
But now, there are as many as 23 entrances to the caves, and several major companies still have a monopoly. In fact, they are no longer simply opened to popularize martial arts.
At this time, we should not continue to monopolize, but reduce the cost of cultivating warriors, so that more warriors and strong men can emerge.
Previously, to train a first-grade warrior, the minimum starting price was one million, or even higher!
How many civilian families can afford it?
The price of elixirs remains high and only rises but not falls!
But what about actually?
In fact, our output is increasing every year. The opening of the cave entrance is a crisis, but it is also an opportunity for mankind.
Moreover, we are actually doing some artificial breeding of raw materials ourselves.
Nowadays, the energy concentration of the earth has increased, and the elixir company has opened many medicinal material cultivation bases.
But now, they are still squeezing the benefits that warriors deserve. This is basically sacrificing the good for the last!
I think the central government has also taken this into consideration, which is why Mowu requested to expand the on-campus production line and was approved.
Mowu has started, and I think this situation will continue to occur and increase in the future.
Nanjiang must also make such preparations, so Nanjiang cannot blindly rely on a few major companies, but must consider Nanjiang's own interests..."
Fang Ping said a lot, and everyone listened silently.
Wang Jinyang and others thought it made sense, but Zhang Dingnan was a little bitter.
That being said, the principle is also the same, but the key is that it is difficult to implement.
Nanjiang Martial Arts is not very strong, so it is not that simple to be self-sufficient.
Taking a deep breath, Zhang Dingnan pondered for a long time, and finally said: "I can agree to what you said, but you have to think about it carefully. In this way, Mowu will also become the target of public criticism!"
Fang Ping said indifferently: "If you want to be strong, you must touch the taboos of some vested interests. But I believe that the central government still understands these principles. The government is actually determined to reform. I believe that many
People can see it.
If you want all people to be martial, if you want to have more warriors and more strong people, the most basic point is that the cost of training should be reduced, which is inevitable.
Even if we don’t steal business, several major companies will cut prices in the future. Mowu is just the beginning. Several major companies include some beneficiaries. If they really feel that Mowu has violated a taboo and robbed their interests, they will not say anything about it.
, at worst, it will cause some trouble in private.
But Mowu has nothing to fear, so does he really dare to start a war with us?
Since they can't, they can only suppress us through some channels, such as reducing the supply to us... However, when Mowu really gets there, they don't care about their supply.
In fact, they are just paper tigers. Unless they risk the disapproval of the world and attack us directly, the key point is that Mowu is the number one school, and they must also consider the consequences!"
Zhang Dingnan said quietly: "Where are you?"
"I?"
Fang Ping chuckled and said, "If they want to attack me, they have to consider the consequences. Not to mention that I can't be easily dealt with. Even if they can, they have to consider whether it is easy to follow the anger of several powerful masters.
?”
As he said that, Fang Ping turned his head and said: "Dean Li has made a breakthrough, and then Dean Tang is also fast, and so are my teachers, including Principal Chen from Jingnan, the other three grandmasters of Mo Wu, and even Mo Wu.
Could it be possible that some old seniors who have graduated from Wu and strong people like you, Governor Zhang, who are determined to change will remain indifferent?
My level is nothing, but if you solve me, countless people will emerge.
This is not my personal matter, it is the matter of the entire martial arts world..."
Tang Feng said in a deep voice: "This is a matter of Mowu, not a private matter. If anyone dares to take action, don't blame us for ignoring the overall situation! The frontline warriors are in danger. This was the year, and it is natural that the frontline warriors should pay more.
Yes, you should pay for the prosperity of martial arts!
But now, it’s time to change!
If the price of martial arts training is not reduced, how can more warriors emerge?
How difficult it is for a warrior to appear in a civilian family!
23 cave entrances have been opened, not just one or two in the past. Since the government is preparing to mobilize all the people into martial arts and disclose the facts about the caves, it must give ordinary people the hope of becoming warriors, rather than just publicizing the information and doing nothing!
How much does the raw material cost for an ordinary Qi and Blood Pill? Even if various expenses are added, it will not exceed 30,000 in the end!
Now the selling price is 100,000!
How many families can afford it?
Mowu trains warriors, not just those warriors who have been passed down from generation to generation, we actually hope that a large number of civilian students and civilian warriors will emerge! Warriors should not be the product of the privileged class, reform is imperative!"
Fang Ping couldn't help but glance sideways. The big lion was very talkative. He had never noticed it before. Could he be pretending to be stupid?
Zhang Dingnan glanced at everyone in Mowu and said nothing more. Mowu has this intention, which is a good thing for the martial arts world.
As for how the major companies measure it, that's none of his business.
Mowu is not someone to be trifled with. He has several grandmasters and has graduated from many grandmasters. They are much stronger than Nanjiang.
Zhang Dingnan feels that there is a high probability that the major companies will finally admit it by holding their noses. Is it possible that they will really go to war with Mowu?
Then the central government and the military will destroy them without Mowu taking action.
…
The two parties reached an agreement, which also means that the cooperation between Nanjiang and Mowu has officially begun.
Zhang Dingnan and Mo Wu have not signed any agreement, and there is no need for it. We can just practice these things in action, and there is no need to make a big show of it.