As Su Nan went out, Zhang Tian leaned back against Tang Tu.
Entering the company after a long absence, he felt a different kind of sensation.
Taking a deep breath, Zhang Tian looked out the window.
This area was on the outskirts of Beili, so there weren't many houses around.
The scenery was also quite good.
In any city, as long as it was close to a mountain range, it would generally be in the suburbs, unless the city center simply couldn't avoid a particular mountain.
Zhang Tian didn't have to wait long. Following Su Nan's contact, a group of people trickled into the office about ten minutes later.
Each of them wore a confident expression, tinged with a hint of joy.
Zhang Tian's return was undoubtedly a cause for happiness.
It wasn't just for reasons of mutual benefit; some also harbored genuine concern.
"Sect Master, you've returned."
Elder Wu, seeing Zhang Tian seated in the main seat, had a face full of smiles.
"Yes, Elder Wu, how have you been recently?"
Zhang Tian nodded slightly, a subtle smile playing on his lips.
Wu Laogou's strength had improved again, reaching the mid-stage of Grandmaster. It was possible he might even break through to Grandmaster within his lifetime.
"Good, good, it's all thanks to the items bestowed by the Sect Master that I've been able to advance my cultivation."
Wu Laogou spoke repeatedly, his smile irrepressible.
His cultivation advancement had also given Wu Laogou an edge over others.
"As long as it's useful."
"Everyone, please sit."
Zhang Tian waved his hand at the group, and they all took their seats.
Xie Lianhuan, Su Nan, Wu Laogou, and the others filled one table perfectly.
"Sect Master, after you left, our Wu family worked diligently to elevate the group's development to new heights. We established Xia Guo Jian Gong and partnered with Xia Guo, securing the construction plans for Beili!"
Wu Laogou said in a deep voice.
His wrinkled face bore a look of deep contemplation.
If Zhang Tian hadn't reminded them, their Wu family might still be engaged in small-scale businesses.
They would never have considered venturing into Xia Guo construction.
"Wu Laogou, you truly are a dog; construction was originally the Xie family's business, and you barged in!"
"Sect Master, our Xie family has initiated investments and development in communications. We plan to establish a Nine Gates signal base station, and then we can independently develop our own signal technology."
"Although the investment might be substantial, it could potentially double our profits."
Xie Lianhuan's heavy voice followed.
Zhang Tian glanced at him.
He hadn't expected him to actually take his plan to heart.
With this, Zhang Tian's heavy industry and communication enterprises would also rise from the ground.
After all, in this era, what Xia Guo lacked most wasn't entertainment, but heavy industry and communication.
As long as these were sorted out, there would be no shortage of money in the future.
Zhang Tian nodded and looked at Su Nan.
"Sect Master, our Wang family has also made some changes. Following your plan, we will undertake railway construction and establish transportation hubs in Xia Guo, with completion projected within five years."
Su Nan spoke.
His heart ached a little.
Construction was equivalent to throwing money away.
A single kilometer of road could cost hundreds of thousands, or even millions.
Fortunately, labor was cheap in this era, and they only needed to procure some concrete and the like.
"How much capital does Group Zijin have left?"
Zhang Tian asked Su Nan.
"Sect Master, the group's capital isn't high. Coupled with overseas construction, we don't have more than thirty billion left."
Su Nan hesitated before answering.
Thirty billion was not enough to build railways, let alone roads.
Zhang Tian pondered.
"Su Nan, here's what you'll do: go abroad in a few days and take some elixirs to an auction. You know what to do, right?"
Zhang Tian said in a deep voice.
Within Xia Guo, the price of elixirs might not be high.
But abroad, it was a different story.
The scale of funds could be large or small, and Zhang Tian's healing elixirs, as well as those that extended lifespan, meant he wasn't worried about not selling them at a good price.
Then, Zhang Tian could rapidly consolidate funds for construction.
This way, after more than ten, or even a hundred years, Zhang Tian's group's funds would be completely stable.
The current situation was simple: they just needed to stabilize the initial capital.
As long as they didn't go bankrupt, the future would be a guaranteed profit.
"Sect Master, we can also contribute funds. Our respective families still have tens of billions."
Wu Laogou quickly interjected.
He was practically eager to claim credit.
This man was not only ruthless but also decisive in his actions.
Following Wu Laogou's statement, the others also spoke up.
If money could buy advancements in cultivation and extend their lives, they wouldn't care how much they spent.
Zhang Tian waved his hand.
"You just need to do your assigned jobs."
"Su Nan, check where auctions are being held abroad. I have one hundred elixirs here, some for healing. As long as it's not a severed limb, one elixir can restore it."
"These are for cultivation. Ordinary people who consume them can extend their lifespan by one to three years."
"Fifty of each."
Zhang Tian said, with a wave of his hand, and jade bottles filled the table.
These were the "scrap" elixirs left over from Zhang Qilin's refining.
It wasn't accurate to call them scrap, only that they were of little use to Zhang Tian and the others.
After all, with Zhang Tian's cultivation level, taking those low-grade elixirs was of no benefit.
However, to Wu Laogou and the others, Zhang Tian's offerings were incredibly impressive.
Those elixirs were things they only dreamed of.
"So many..."
Looking at the elixirs before them, everyone present gasped in unison.
No wonder Zhang Tian's cultivation could advance so rapidly.
There was a reason for it.
With so many elixirs, even if they were consumed, they could last for several years.
Almost instantly, all eyes present were filled with longing.
Zhang Tian didn't look at the others but spoke to Su Nan slowly.
"The minimum price for each elixir will be one hundred million US dollars, with no upper limit."
Zhang Tian said softly.
If all of these were sold, Zhang Tian could earn a staggering one hundred billion US dollars. Calculated at the exchange rate, that would be at least eighty to ninety billion in funds.
In this era in Xia Guo, even spending this money for a lifetime would likely not be enough.
Of course, Zhang Tian wasn't worried about these items not selling.
A few years ago, during the war, some people had already made a fortune, and they could certainly afford hundreds of millions.
Moreover, with so many people in the world, Zhang Tian refused to believe that no one feared death.
"Understood, I'll handle it."
Su Nan said, nodding seriously.
Zhang Tian took out another elixir.
"This is a healing elixir. If they don't believe it, find someone to cut themselves, and then have them take it."
Zhang Tian said casually.
The corners of everyone's mouths twitched.
Had he considered the feelings of the person who was about to be cut?
"As expected of the Sect Master, to think of such a method. However, it might sell a little slower, but if the reputation of these elixirs is established, it might truly succeed."
Wu Laogou said in a deep voice.
These elixirs could fetch a high price in Beili.
But the funds wouldn't be substantial. Abroad, it was different.
There were too many foolish people with plenty of money.
"Yes, we won't dwell on this matter. Su Nan, you will personally go."
"Next, let's discuss everyone's achievements over the past few months and the accumulated rewards."
Zhang Tian said slowly.
Almost instantly, everyone present's breathing quickened, their eyes filled with anticipation.
Were they finally going to receive supplies?