Treasure Book.

Summary

Yue Chen discusses the competition for five mineral deposits at a military exchange conference. The Sodium 2 mine is highly sought after by both China and the Eagle Snake Alliance, while a low-grade spirit stone mine is less valuable. Other deposits include a hillside of Arhat Fruits and two blue crystal mines, crucial for magicians. Ke Lao Lu claims the blue crystal mines for his Free City-State, leaving the Sodium 2 and Arhat Fruit mines to the Eagle Snake Alliance. Yue Chen receives intelligence that Base One should focus on securing the Arhat Fruit mine instead. During the ball, Bi Bu Fan informs Yue Chen of a collusion between Europeans and Americans regarding the mines. Yue Chen inquires about rewards for securing the Sodium 2 mine and learns he could become an alternate council member or receive a share of the profits. He chooses the latter for practical benefits. The chapter ends with Mu Rong Xue inviting Yue Chen to dance.

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