Global Abyss: My Skills Can Enhance Infinitely

"Why is it here again..."

Tao Yu looked at the familiar giant woman's advertising billboard, watched the constantly changing and flashing images, and observed the various streetwalkers below, her expression showing some speechlessness.

As Wang Goudan said, this place is a landmark building, isn't it?

"Master Panda, you've returned from the Abyss~"

"Master Panda must have had a hard time in the Abyss, do you want to let loose for a bit~"

"I haven't seen you for a long time, Master Panda..."

"Oh, it's General Manager Panda now, be careful with your words..."

"..."

Panda's towering figure of two meters three still stood out so conspicuously, causing a commotion among the girls nearby as he arrived.

And he also saw Tao Yu, draped in a partner's cloak, right away and approached with a wide smile.

"Brother Tao."

After greeting Tao Yu, he waved his hand dismissively at the group of beauties, each with their unique charm.

"I'm occupied today, so I'll spare you lot."

"Let's go."

Tao Yu was not used to this kind of atmosphere, but with a quick glance he noticed that those greeting Panda had aesthetics that were in line.

They were not the bizarre and misshapen female trolls or anything of that sort.

Although Panda had alien implants, it seemed they hadn't affected his brain yet.

After half a year without meeting, Panda's appearance hadn't changed much, he just seemed a bit 'plumper' and more burly.

Ever since he had started pulling his weight on that basic foundation and had even connected with Sun Shiqing, his family would definitely continue to make long-term investments in him.

Even the children of the Inner City talk about returns on investment.

For example, Wino's initial investment of a hundred thousand was something only children from families of senior middle-ranking partners in the Inner City, apart from only children, could receive.

A regular middle-ranking partner might be able to earn that money, but it would be rare for one to be able to provide it all at once unless they were like Tao Yu's parents who were very concerned about their child.

Yet, with Wino's talent, facing that life-and-death crisis, his family's continued investment in him had dropped sharply. They cut their losses reasonably, and in times without mercy, they were truly merciless.

In Panda's case, he not only had initial start-up capital, but also carved out a considerable momentum for himself in the new Development Zone. Even if the returns weren't too substantial yet, his family would definitely be willing to continue to put in more funds.

There was not only a bond of kinship but also an appeal for profits.

Both were important.

"I remember Brother Tao headed north. Did you find any treasures? Share the wealth with your brother."

Panda's skills had actually improved quite a bit, and he even believed he had caught up to Tao Yu, who had departed from the gathering area, considerably narrowing the gap.

But his attitude remained as humble as ever.

It didn't matter if he thought his skills were just a bit behind Tao Yu's, or if he was merely getting closer, or even if his skills had surpassed those of Tao Yu, or due to some mishap Tao Yu had lost all his abilities.

As long as Sun Shiqing still held their connection, he would always be Brother Tao to him!

If it weren't for Brother Tao's influence, Panda himself might have had to pay a heavy price. Without the restraint of his elders in Floating City, some of the peers really saw no one in their eyes and behaved lawlessly.

"I did gain something. Why, have other explorers gone there to explore it too?"

Tao Yu also inquired. Although he had reported the matter with the Martial Arts Manual and the deal was sealed, and he had received the money, and had already advised the pre-arranged coaches on what to say in case they met other Pioneers, just to be safe.

But he still wanted to know if any competitors were present.

Pioneers indeed tended to disrespect rules; Tao Yu didn't want them to begin pillaging the Central Plains directly.

"Not many people went there; there's a 100-meter difference in elevation, making it challenging to transport goods in large quantities as our boats can't pass. Those who went close to the area might have been scavenging resources from the Northern Country, but I did hear recently that some Pioneers in Northern Country encountered attacks from some strange native masters..."

Panda spoke of the rumors he'd heard. Pioneers from Northern Country could return to the modern world to pass on information, and people like Panda, who had connections in both the new Development Zone and the modern world, knew quite a lot.

When Tao Yu heard about the Pioneers coming across the native masters, he had his speculations; it might have been the Indigenous Taming Technique experts Huang Rong had arranged to sweep the firearms.

Although Canada didn't have as rampant gun ownership as the United States, it still had its own guard units, and one could still find a small amount of arms.

It was just a few Pioneers going to Northern Country to explore and transport goods who had encountered them.

"Recent information?"

"Yes, not even ten days ago. Some people are interested in those masters; I wonder if anyone has set out already."

People willing to take risks in exploration are ultimately a minority when there are safer ways to make money.

It's not just the risk that's the issue, but also the massive time cost involved. If the return on investment isn't high, it's effectively the same as losing money.

At least, that's the case for the new Development Zones where you can make money everywhere.

Moreover, in the unknown worlds, they don't know the limits of those powerful enemies.

"Based on the current intelligence, those guys are troublesome, very fast, strong, and accurate shooters. Tao Yu, have you been exploring that area recently?"

Panda was also curious; he knew that Tao Yu had been heading north.

"Mmm."

Tao Yu didn't seem to care too much, as he had already taken the biggest benefits in that area. There might still be some left, but at least in terms of one-time gains, no one could compare to him.

"I've indeed made some gains on my end, related to cultivation. In addition, I've prepared a batch of natives and have almost finished taming them. You can start getting ready with some cultivation and Taming Technique materials."

Tao Yu had planned to continue his cultivation business in partnership with Panda. The company model was already well-established and convenient to follow. Moreover, the understanding between them was solid, and both had their needs met.

Hearing Tao Yu say this, Panda's eyes shone with excitement.

"Cultivation? Are they Yuan Force creatures? Or perhaps Yuan Force plants?"

Tao Yu was ready to give a straightforward answer, but upon hearing Panda mention "Yuan Force plants," he paused, wondering if he had overlooked something...

Images of exotic flowers and Heartbreak Grass began to form in his mind, and his eyes lit up involuntarily.

"Currently, there are two kinds of Yuan Force creatures with confirmed value in cultivation. As for plants, I've also heard some information; I'll look into that further."

"Tao Yu is awesome!"

Panda truly admired him deeply.

Brave and meticulous, Tao Yu had always been a step ahead, starting from his days in transportation!

It might not seem like a big advantage in terms of time, but he always managed to enjoy the sweetest first sip of the broth!

"The items will be found sooner or later; I'm just a step ahead," Tao Yu said indifferently.

"Tao Yu, you're too modest. Now, with over ten thousand people spread out in the new Development Zone and exploring nearby worlds, barely making a splash, only a few teams might venture into the Northern Country. Besides you, nobody else has dared to go down that waterfall into the sea."

Panda said sincerely, acknowledging the need for adventure.

"Currently, the hottest job is still transportation, mostly because the barrier to entry is too low. But now, the focus has shifted away from Las Vegas and started to target other cities. Natives with truck driving and repair skills are in high demand."

Panda, who had enjoyed the early profits of transportation, continued to manage his transport team for a share of the profits while also strategically preplanning for machinery and production.

Panda's father was a senior partner, and although he didn't run his own company and wasn't at par with other bosses of similar rank who controlled production resources, he had instilled a keen sense of business in Panda.

Even though he could continue to put more effort into expanding his transportation team and maintain profits for a while longer, there was no need to waste more energy.

Transportation is ultimately a downhill path! Controlling the production resources that can generate money on their own is the future.

Factory machines exchange products for Yuan Force, but without discovering Yuan Force minerals nearby, the major source of Yuan Force is still cultivation, livestock breeding, and agriculture!

Each world fragment has a limit to how much Yuan Force it can produce, but at least for now, the new Development Zone is far from reaching it.

"Actually, our company already occupies three excellent territories: a reservoir, grassland, and forest, each providing a solid foundation for the cultivation business. It's just a pity that, although the Aliens grow quickly, they are not the easiest to raise at the moment..."

Panda expressed his feelings with a sigh.

The price of Alien skills had begun to crash and, after months of clearing them out and with the arrival of new big shots in the Floating City, almost all the wild Aliens had been eradicated.

The rewards for hunting them had disappeared, and they had become dirt cheap.

Although on a large scale, Aliens could indeed harvest Yuan Force effectively, investing in them now wouldn't be cost-effective given the current need for development.

It's like setting up a production line; the cost of producing initial units is extremely high.

If Tao Yu has a better species, then of course, it's necessary to choose different tracks.

"Not bad at all, the places are already prepared. Here's a preliminary inspection report I submitted earlier. You can start preparing according to this, and next time I'll bring some samples for you."

Tao Yu passed the previous inspection report to Panda, who readily accepted it.

As the two chatted on the way, they arrived at the place Panda had mentioned.

The sign outside was colorful, with a hodgepodge of characters.

Although Tao Yu had been diligently using his watch to learn the language, those hieroglyph-like cursive scripts were still beyond his comprehension.

But judging from the style below, it seemed to be a place for leisure, similar to a bar or KTV...