Mr. Li hurriedly explained, "Master Mang, weren't you planning to purchase a large amount of Dream Stones? In total, we acquired 102 pieces at an average price of 500,000 units of iron ore, which amounted to 51 million units of iron ore spent."

"Most of the Fixed Star Coupons in the Train Captain's possession were exchanged for iron ore, with only a few retaining their coupons. However, the corresponding iron ore is classified as a debt asset, temporarily stored in Neon City."

"If we don't count these Dream Stones, today's net profit should be 58.92 million units of iron ore, an increase of 112.1% over the previous year."

"Hmm."

Chen Mang heard this and put on a smile again, nodding as he said, "That's more like it. You gave me a fright; I thought something had happened in Neon City to reduce our profits so much."

"Next time you report, make sure the data is more accurate where necessary."

"Yes, Master Mang, I shall heed your advice."

Mr. Li breathed a sigh of relief, nearly scared to death. Could they let Li Shiji handle such data reporting in the future? He's a bit flustered...

"Bring out the iron ore and Dream Stones."

"Yes."

...

102 Dream Stones were neatly arranged on the control console.

They looked extremely dazzling.

"This is the allure of trade."

Chen Mang leaned on his cane, gazing at the more than 100 Dream Stones before him. He couldn't help but smile. The Constant Star Train basically collects the dreams of all its residents for a full month to birth one Dream Stone.

To collect these more than 100 Dream Stones, it would take 8.5 years.

But—

In Neon City, it only took 24 hours for him to acquire 102 Dream Stones.

Trade is a tremendously great existence in human history. From bartering to now, everyone's quality of life has substantially improved. That's why, in the turbulent environment of Doomsday, where almost all social activities have come to a halt, "gatherings" still exist.

Trade.

It's necessary and irreplaceable.

Without trade, relying solely on self-sufficiency would be extremely tough.

After the train ascends to Level 11, it can obtain the "Dream Manifestation" feature. With this feature, collecting Dream Stones becomes possible. His Fixed Star Train can acquire one Dream Stone per month because his resident population is sufficiently large. A regular train would need five or six months to obtain a Dream Stone.

Only seasoned advanced trains can acquire a Dream Stone.

According to the data statistics.

Among this batch of guests in "Neon City," there aren't 102 senior advanced trains. It's estimated that many trains went straight to the Train Radio to purchase Dream Stones upon learning of Neon City's buyout and pulled a secondary dealer move.

These Dream Stones are all essentially 100% capacity.

Only a dozen are at 99% capacity, with the purchase price slightly lower.

In other words—

He essentially swept all accessible market stocks in one go. Future acquisitions won't yield as many, but it doesn't matter. With Mondo around, he can slowly reach more areas and trains.

Take it slow.

"Can the price go any lower?" Chen Mang looked at Mr. Li standing to the side. "After all, this item isn't very useful for most trains."

Dream Stones.

Through the "Dream Manufacturing" function of a Level 12 train, Dream Stones can be consumed to create dreams and slightly increase Spiritual Power. Currently, the only purpose of Spiritual Power is to drive certain Firepower Mechas, but Mecha Blueprints are rare, and those requiring Spiritual Power are even rarer.

Currently, the Fixed Star only possesses the "Leech" mecha, which requires Spiritual Power.

"It's difficult to lower the price further."

Mr. Li shook his head, "Those capable of selling Dream Stones are essentially advanced trains. This price is already the lowest after discussions with several Train Captains. Any lower, and the captains of those advanced trains might not be interested."

"Instead of exchanging for iron ore, they might as well use them for themselves, even as entertainment."

"This price is already the lowest possible after multiple discussions; even so, some Train Captains chose to keep the Dream Stones rather than sell them to us."

"Indeed."

Chen Mang nodded; value is something that changes over time.

For example, when he first crossed over, if someone offered 50,000 units of iron ore for Ji Chuchu, he would have sold her without hesitation.

But now, if a Train Captain spends 50,000 units of iron ore to buy Ji Chuchu from him, he would refuse and even fire a shot at the other party.

Isn't that just provoking people?

Got the guts of a leopard, so bold?!

...

The train currently holds 12.04 million units of iron ore, not very ample. A new Level 1 Gate of Space was added to Car No. 10 on the wall; a Level 1 one suffices,

Here, there were originally three Gates of Space.

"Film and Television Base," "Entertainment Space," "Fighter Jet Landing Pad."

Now a fourth has been added—

"Cyber Mine."

In this Gate of Space, there were 10 Level 100 single beds neatly arranged, priced very high, consuming a total of 5.1 million units of iron ore.

"This investment is indeed expensive, a heavy-asset investment."

Chen Mang stood before these ten single beds, looking at the ten slightly anxious residents standing there.

"Master Mang."

Old Pig quietly reported next to him, "These ten residents volunteered, but there's a small issue. Normally, a resident's Fixed Star Coupon is calculated based on their daily excess mining quantity. In the Cyber Mine, how should the Fixed Star Coupon be calculated?"

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