Shamrock Enterprises had not expected that Qiong Xi'er had been guarding against them all this time. Ever since the Great Eastern Alliance had been established, she had been secretly buying up pharmaceutical companies of all sizes. Now that Shamrock Enterprises and the Great Eastern Alliance had started fighting, the medicines that she had bought from over a hundred pharmaceutical companies had flowed directly into the Great Eastern Alliance. At the same time, she had cut off the supply of medicines to Shamrock Enterprises.
No matter how powerful Shamrock Enterprises was, they could not survive on their own. They needed to buy all sorts of raw materials, whether it was medicine or equipment, but Qiong Xi'er had cut them off.
She had cut off Shamrock Enterprises' source of raw materials, causing them to be unable to produce half of their medicines. However, the other half could still be produced. Shamrock Enterprises had more than a hundred thousand planets that specialized in growing raw materials, so they were able to guarantee a supply for a short period of time.
A fight in the pharmaceutical industry had begun in the Outerverse and spread to the Innerverse.
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Qiong Xi'er remained calm as she continuously used her gadget to communicate with someone.
Her maid, Xiao Nan, followed her instructions and gave orders to various departments.
"Young Master, twenty-seven companies have already been paralyzed. Most of their raw materials come from Shamrock Enterprises, and now, they've cut off their exports," Xiao Nan reported to Qiong Xi'er.
Qiong Xi'er did not mind. "That's expected. Shamrock Enterprises took longer to act than I expected. It seems that Lu Yin has caused them some misgivings."
"Young Master, the number has increased to forty. I estimate that in less than two days, all of the pharmaceutical companies under our control will be paralyzed, and the losses will be great. Shamrock Enterprises will only lose one batch of medicines at most."
"One batch?
No, half. Shamrock Enterprises has been monopolizing the pharmaceutical industry for so many years. Do they really think that no one else has done anything? These hundred companies have perished together with them, "Qiong Xi'er said.
Any giant that monopolized an industry would be secretly boycotted by its peers, and Shamrock Enterprises was no exception.
They had never cared, and without the Great Eastern Alliance, they would have continued to monopolize the industry and become the overlord. Qiong Xi'er had seen this and had been preparing for this for several years.
The Great Eastern Alliance could not be choked by others.
"Half of their medicines are only for the Outerverse. Their business in the Innerverse hasn't been affected," Xiao Nan mumbled.
Qiong Xi'er was about to speak when her gadget rang. She glanced at it. "They've finally contacted me."
The call connected, and Lu Yin's voice came through. "I heard that the Outerverse is very lively."
Qiong Xi'er smiled. "Alliance Master, what are your instructions?"
"Nothing, just asking. Do you want me to help?"
Lu Yin asked, as he had only just found out about what had happened in the Outerverse. It was an all-out confrontation with Shamrock Enterprises, which was a huge matter. Even though Shamrock Enterprises could not compare to the Daynight clan, they were still a colossus.
If Lu Yin did not have enough experts on his side, then Shamrock Enterprises would be able to suppress the Great Eastern Alliance. Those from the Outerverse would be completely useless, even if the Sea King's Dome and the Elders were added to the mix.
"It's different for the time being. I have a way to deal with them. I definitely won't be able to win, as their foundation is too deep. However, I can delay them and disgust them. I've already calculated the losses, and it's within an acceptable range," said Qiongxi 'er.
Lu Yin grunted. "What do you plan to do next?"
He was really curious. If he did not make a move against Shamrock Enterprises, would Qiong Xi'er be able to do anything?
Qiongxi 'er smiled. "I've always believed in one principle. The enemy we're facing is, first and foremost, people, resources, heritage, and strength.
They're all additional, so we just have to deal with people. "
"What do you mean?" Lu Yin was flabbergasted. Beside him, Luoshen heard the conversation and was curious as well.
Qiongxi 'er explained, "Everyone has to eat and live. Everyone has their own desires. How many people does Shamrock Enterprises employ?
How much do they spend on living? "
Lu Yin understood, as Qiongxi 'er was targeting the most basic of people. He had to admit that this woman was indeed smart. Shamrock Enterprises might have thought that the Great Eastern Alliance would go against them in the pharmaceutical industry and even send out powerhouses to rob them of their medicine, but they would not have thought of these most common things, which just so happened to be the most basic of things.
"Life, transportation, and so do cultivators," Lu Yin muttered.
After ending the call, Lu Yin saw Luoshen's astonished expression and found it funny. "What are you thinking about?"
Luoshen sighed in admiration. "She's so smart."
Lu Yin replied, "The higher you stand, the further you can see, and you tend to overlook the bottom of your feet. You might not even know how to solve a child's problem. That's not being smart; it's just looking at the problem from a different perspective."
"Oh," Luoshen acknowledged.
Since he did not need to do anything, he was happy to watch the show. He wanted to see how long Qiongxi 'er could cause a ruckus.
The universe was dark, but there were also gorgeous celestial bodies that were of all colors.
Spacecraft after spacecraft flew out from the planet and headed towards the Innerverse.
Shamrock Enterprises' logo could be seen on the exterior of these spacecraft, which meant that they had come from the planet where they cultivated medicinal ingredients.
"Captain, there's still half a month before we reach the Astral River Ark. You should rest first," a woman said in the spacecraft's control room. She held a drink in her hand and looked at the man in front of her with admiration.
This man was the captain of this spacecraft, a Cruiser who had worked for Shamrock Enterprises for a hundred years and had never made a mistake. It was said that he would soon break through to the Hunter realm, and at that time, his status would change greatly. He might even be able to take up a post in the Innerverse.
"Rest?
Where would I have time to rest? I can't be careless, "the captain said with a heavy tone.
The woman was puzzled. "We've been transporting medicinal ingredients for many years, and no one has ever dared to touch Shamrock Enterprises' goods. What are you worried about, Captain?"
The captain smiled bitterly. "That's because we didn't have any enemies before, but now, we have the Outerverse's greatest enemy."
Just as he finished speaking, a ray of light flashed in the distance, and the spacecraft's alarm sounded.
"Captain, the spacecraft has been damaged. An enemy attack!" someone cried out in alarm.
The captain's eyes widened as he stared into the distance. A man was standing in space, and from his attire, it was obvious that he was an interstellar pirate.
He hurriedly shouted, "This is Shamrock Enterprises' spacecraft. Do you wish to become enemies with Shamrock Enterprises?"
The man carried a broadsword and grinned cruelly. "Leave the goods behind, and you can scram."
"How dare you!" the captain barked, and the spacecraft shot beams at the man. Shamrock Enterprises had naturally made preparations for transporting medicinal ingredients, and they were more than enough to deal with an ordinary attack. However, in the Outerverse, a Hunter was already considered a powerhouse, and the defenses that Shamrock Enterprises had prepared for their Outerverse transport spacecraft were clearly not at the level of a Hunter.
Soon, all of the medicinal ingredients were stolen, and everyone from Shamrock Enterprises, including the captain, could only take a small spacecraft.
"Captain, these pirates actually dare to rob Shamrock Enterprises' goods! They're too impudent!" The woman inside the spacecraft was furious.
The captain was bitter. "Do you really think that he's a pirate?
A pirate? "
The woman was confused.
The captain looked to the east. The conflict between the Great Eastern Alliance and Shamrock Enterprises was becoming more and more intense, and they had even resorted to such methods. It seemed like Shamrock Enterprises could not even take away the medicinal ingredients that they had cultivated in the Outerverse.
"Let's head to the Innerverse first." The captain made a prompt decision. Even if they returned to their planet and transported the medicinal ingredients, it would be useless since they could not take them away.
There was one thing that the captain was overthinking. He wanted to return to the Innerverse and wait for orders from headquarters, but to do so, he had to take the Astral River Ark, which was controlled by the Great Eastern Alliance.
Although the Blazing Mist Flowzone had been handed over to the Ross Empire and the Dragon Clan, the Astral River Ark had not been abandoned, and it would not be abandoned.
No one from Shamrock Enterprises was allowed to leave the Outerverse. Qiong Xi'er's method of dealing with Shamrock Enterprises was to prevent them from operating normally, at least in the Outerverse. It would be very difficult for them to return to the Innerverse.
A similar scene was occurring in various parts of the Outerverse. The Innerverse was also being restricted by the mainland's shipping routes and the various Flowzones' pirates.
Under these circumstances, Shamrock Enterprises activated all of their hidden seeds.
Any seed that had been recognized and cultivated by Shamrock Enterprises was no ordinary person. Lu Yin's classmate, Zhi Xu, had the innate gift of void explosion.
The moment that Shamrock Enterprises' seeds were mobilized was also the moment that the company revealed its fangs. This commercial giant that had dominated the Fifth Mainland displayed a shocking strength. The seeds that they had cultivated were all experts, and they caused the pirates to suffer heavy losses. There were also seeds within the Great Eastern Alliance, and they were hidden within the Astral River Ark, which had nearly caused the vessel to lose control and change owners.
To the Great Eastern Alliance, this was a war. Thus, the alliance's experts were mobilized, and the conflict with Shamrock Enterprises grew more and more intense.
Far away from the Astral River Ark, within the Darkmist Weave, a figure was fleeing towards the north while being chased by Great Eastern Alliance experts from various places, including the Nine Allied Nations, Evenground Palace, and Aegis.
Suddenly, the figure was enveloped by a black fog, and he died. Topmist walked out with an astonished expression. "That's one of Shamrock Enterprises' seeds?
What a powerful innate gift! He was only a Cruiser, but he almost escaped. "
"This person almost caused the Astral River Ark to change owners. If he had succeeded, no one would have been able to withstand His Highness' fury." A woman's voice came from not too far away from Topmist. It was the Melder Mistchild from before, and she had now become an Explorer. Her cultivation was progressing rapidly.
"One person can't steal the Astral River Ark, but Shamrock Enterprises' seeds are truly powerful. If all of the Innerverse's seeds are mobilized, then the Great Eastern Alliance will be in trouble."
The Explorer Mistchild looked towards the south. When would His Highness return?
She desperately wanted Lu Yin's poison, as only Lu Yin could provide her with enough to increase her strength.
In the Glory Realm, Yan's expression turned ugly, as he had underestimated the Great Eastern Alliance's preparations. Based on the current situation, the Great Eastern Alliance had definitely been prepared to make an enemy out of the Outerverse Weave. At the very least, they had treated the Outerverse Weave as an imaginary enemy.
The Outerverse's Shamrock Enterprises could be considered to have been crippled. Not to mention the medicinal ingredients, even Yu Mu could not return. The seeds that had been scattered throughout the Outerverse had also been severely damaged. If the Innerverse wanted to provide reinforcements, it would be tantamount to declaring war on the Great Eastern Alliance.
Yan had never imagined that the conflict would develop to this point, and he was starting to lose control. He could not declare war on the Great Eastern Alliance. Although the Great Eastern Alliance had not been established for long, it was very stable due to the fact that it had combined the interests of all parties. The Great Eastern Alliance could afford to waste time, but Shamrock Enterprises could not.