Galaxy Domination Guide

Bai Zhongqi nodded and said, "Very nice."

Jiang Yuping could tell that Bai Zhongqi didn't seem very interested in the conversation, so he got to the point. He revealed his efforts to secure a private conversation with the Iridium Star Chancellor, saying, "Your Highness, to me, life is only interesting when it's full of novelty and excitement. I'm fortunate to live in this era, and I'm fortunate that you've come to Earth.

Not long ago, I made contact with Mr. Nan Ma, the CEO of Flashpoint Company. Our company's entertainment division has decided to collaborate with Flashpoint Company to produce a large-scale adventure variety show that will be broadcast on the Flashpoint app.

This show will recruit 24 of the world's finest challengers to survive 10 days on an unfamiliar planet under harsh conditions. Each contestant will be accompanied by a miniature camera robot to capture video.

For the first season, the setting is the wild and creature-filled Legendary Continent, and we've even got Bear Grylls, known for everything tasting like 'crunchy chicken', and a very popular martial arts star. They can press the forfeit button when facing life-threatening situations, and the show will immediately dispatch a rescue."

Bai had not heard about this from Nan Ma; since returning from Emerald Sea Star, Nan had been focusing solely on his company.

"Hmm, sounds like a very interesting show," Bai remarked.

Jiang Yuping smiled and said, "Yes, alien exploration is a great gimmick. Just from advertising sponsorships alone, we could make a fortune. But that's not enough for me."

Bai looked at Jiang Yuping with interest and asked, "So Mr. Jiang, what would be enough for you?"

Fire flickered in Jiang Yuping's eyes, "To discover new worlds, to explore new planets, and to find treasures there."

Jiang Yuping continued, "Your Highness, I have carefully read through the Star Alliance's laws and regulations. The 'Universe Exploration Discovery Act' intrigues me the most. It says that Star Alliance citizens have the naming rights for any celestial bodies they discover themselves.

After obtaining a permit from the Star Alliance government, they have the right to exploit these celestial bodies or other cosmic resources and draw a corresponding profit share."

Bai was momentarily taken aback by Jiang Yuping's ambition and smiled, "In this regulation, perhaps you should pay more attention to the words 'obtaining a permit.'"

Jiang Yuping said, "Since there is such a regulation, it implies that the Star Alliance does not prohibit, and even encourages, private expeditions into the universe. I am very interested in both exploration and development projects and am willing to invest a substantial amount of capital."

Bai shook his head, smiling, "No offense, Mr. Jiang, but although you are wealthy, in the scale of the universe, it's really not sufficient."

Yet Jiang Yuping didn't feel discouraged. He nodded, "That's true. But there must always be someone who dares to break new ground. The Star Alliance's resources are inevitably limited. Even within the Solar System, many areas have yet to be explored and developed. I believe many people, like myself, are eager for an opportunity to extend their businesses into the cosmos."

He paused, looking earnestly at Bai, "Making money is not really important to me. What matters to me personally is the experience, and for the Star Alliance, it would mean acquiring more resource points or other benefits."

Bai sat up straighter and said in a serious tone, "Mr. Jiang, if you want to convince me, I'm afraid that's not enough. The Star Alliance has no reason to hand over a reconnaissance ship and invaluable equipment to just anyone."

Jiang Yuping sensed hope as Bai Zhongqi had not outright declined. He smiled, "Your considerations are very sensible, Your Highness. My company does indeed need to prove that we are a responsible corporation and individual within the Star Alliance, capable of contributing to the Star Alliance and society.

My company is actively participating in various Star Alliance construction projects and is committed to closely cooperating with the Star Alliance's operations. We have already been involved in the technology transfer agreements of the Star Alliance, and I believe that soon, our company will also become one of the providers of Iridium Star technology products.

A spaceship for exploration, along with various pieces of equipment, might be invaluable to Earthlings. But to Your Highness, it might not count for much. You can organize Star Alliance exploratory actions, but I believe that the Star Alliance's exploration and development activities are planned, and many places are difficult to reach.

However, for companies like ours, for any exploration project we acquire, we will mobilize all our resources to execute it. You indeed have ships and equipment, but only by combining manpower, planning, and effort can these be converted into results."

Jiang Yuping indeed had some good points. Theoretically, Bai was not short of manpower, but relying purely on bionic human exploration teams was not reliable. They lacked genuine innovation and improvisation ability and, moreover, could not effectively handle many emergencies, ultimately still requiring Bai's attention.

"Alright, let me put it this way. I'm not against Star Alliance citizens engaging in exploration activities; the Star Alliance supports this. However, I need to remind you that space exploration and development are not gold-digging operations available for a handful of individuals. Every person involved in exploratory actions should gain benefits from them, and of course, risks must also be shared.

The Star Alliance's Department of Space Exploration Affairs will send a supervisor, especially concerning weapons; any weapons used during exploration will be surrendered when entering Star Alliance territory. Any rights of development are also limited in duration, depending on the value, it could be twenty years or possibly just a few months, but it will certainly be rewarding for explorers."

Jiang Yuping was thrilled, clenching his fists, "That's enough, that's enough for me!"

Bai Zhongqi nodded and said, "The approval process might be complicated, and the inspection will be strict. You will likely need to organize hundreds of manpower and invest a significant amount of capital in renting spaceships and various equipment."

Jiang Yuping said, "That's no problem, my company will do its utmost to meet Star Alliance standards."

"Then, Mr. Jiang, could you tell me where you plan to explore first?"

Jiang Yuping smiled, "How about Mars? It's relatively close, and there are so many science fiction works about it. Being the first Earthling to step on Mars sounds pretty cool, doesn't it?"

Bai Zhongqi laughed and said, "I'm afraid you won't be able to do that, because the Star Alliance Military Academy's practice ship is organizing an expedition to Mars, and someone from there will earn that honor."

Jiang Yuping expressed his regret, "Ah, that's a shame."