I Can Program My Body?-Chapter 511: Xenus Alliance

Arriving at the private lobby, Nash was greeted by the auctioneer from earlier, Lilliana.

"Greetings, Your Highness!" Nash, Camila, Elizabeth, even Alexus and Hans, their guardians, quickly bowed in respect.

Unlike Azaela, whom they could joke around with, this was a powerhouse they had no connection to.

"Relax, I’m just here to meet one of our major customers. I didn’t expect it would be such a promising man." Lilliana smiled, seeing Nash.

"Thank you for the praise, Your Highness."

"Oh, quite humble, are we?"

Seeing she couldn’t tease Nash, Lilliana went straight to the point.

"Can you tell me about yourself? Why would that old Azaela borrow money for you?"

Azaela was one of the most miser Planetary Masters, as far as she knew.

Yet just after the auction, hearing he borrowed 10 quadrillion chronos, she couldn’t help but be shocked.

Investigating further, she discovered the root cause was this man before her.

"It’s because of a potion formula. Lord Azaela bought a potion formula from me for 10 quadrillion chronos," Nash said truthfully.

Soon enough, the Solaris Domain would be selling the Soul Relieving Potion.

Furthermore, he decided to use the potion for his advancement to a Tier 2 scientist, which couldn’t be hidden.

"A potion..."

Wanting more information, Lilliana paused, hoping to elicit more answers.

Unfortunately, Nash was like a stubborn rock, unresponsive to anything.

"If you tell me something interesting, the Xenus Domain might want to invest in your cosmic team." Lilliana quickly revealed her intention.

The reason they held this auction regularly was partly to earn money, strengthen the talents of the Xenus Junction Domain, gain more territories, and, more importantly, poach talent!

Besides Nash, she was connected with all the top cosmic teams through her clones.

"What can you offer?" Nash asked first.

"Hah! It seems you won’t let the cat out of the bag without seeing the price."

"I just want to ask whether it’s worthy of my attention." Nash gradually calmed down, determining Lilliana’s intention. 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

He wasn’t against getting another lump of investment.

As long as it didn’t interfere with his interests and added to the Star Alliance’s strength, Nash was ready to agree.

"Then I’ll tell you the benefits of joining the Xenus Domain."

"First off, we would not interfere in any of your relationships. Whether you stay loyal to the Solaris Domain doesn’t matter."

"Second, once you join the Xenus Alliance, you would be part of the team moving together against all external enemies."

Their enemy in the cosmic competition was not only dark beasts, but more importantly, their fellow cosmic elites.

To cope with any possible danger, not only were alliances within domains formed, but even domain junctions wanted to group up for warmth.

"As for the third, based on your qualifications and team potential, we are willing to invest up to a hundred quadrillion chronos’ equivalent in resources and manpower."

"So generous... What about the catch? What do I need to give?"

"It’s very simple. We want 30% of your territorial management rights as well as a guarantee that you’d stay in the Xenus Junction if you somehow manage to conquer a Domain Territory!"

"Just thirty?"

It might seem high, but compared to the possible investment, it was nothing.

Furthermore, as the strongest domain in this junction, Nash didn’t think they would be interested in a mere sector-level territory.

Thus, Nash quickly understood that the Xenus Domain was merely gambling—gambling that one of them could conquer an entire domain territory!

Although the chance of success was low, if the Xenus Domain consistently invested and unified the cosmic teams of various domains, in a million years, one or two domains might be added to the Xenus Junction.

The benefits of this were immense. Although not under their direct management, the addition of new domains would alleviate pressure on the main battlefield.

They could also produce more talent, increasing their pool of potential.

The monetary gain was no less significant. With 30% control over a domain territory, the investment return was guaranteed profit.

"What do you think? Do you have any questions?"

"No, but I don’t like giving 30% of my territory." Nash shook his head.

He had already given 10% of his territory to the Solaris Domain for investment.

Another 30% would already be infringing on his property.

"Quite ambitious! What do you propose?" Lilliana smiled, unbothered.

Their main goal was to retain what they might conquer in the Wild Void Area, not these petty profits.

Those below the Planetary Level might not feel it, but with the addition of territory and population, the rules would become more solid, stronger, and clearer.

This enhancement was like a limit on how many planetary powerhouses could advance in one area.

Thus, while one might be talented, going from a Void Warrior to a War God in a hundred years, they might not be able to advance further without the additional rigidity of rules.

Having another domain territory in the Xenus Junction meant another Planetary Master or ten Planetary Seedlings could advance!

This was also why, after someone conquered a domain territory, they would be poached like crazy and offered various resources in exchange.

Offering quadrillions of chronos for a slight chance to acquire a Domain Territory in advance was a small price in comparison.

"I don’t want to give any part of my territory. However, I understand that would be too presumptuous, so I want to propose another term."

"What term?" Lilliana frowned.

Although they didn’t care about mere control of territory, not having any was an insult.

"If we only manage to conquer a few sector territories, I’m willing to part with 20% of my territory. However, if we manage to conquer the whole domain territory, I wouldn’t give you anything."

"Hahaha, that’s it! Fine, I agree. If you really manage to conquer a Domain Territory, we’ll even reward you!" Lilliana laughed, hearing Nash’s ambitious words.

With the Chronos Saint participating in this round, much less successfully establishing a connection to the Dark Plane, even if they could, vying for each piece of land would be a sight she could never imagine.

She didn’t even know why the Xenus Domain’s supreme leader was eager to invest in this losing round of the cosmic competition.

With the winning condition close to zero, it was better to prepare for the next batch.