Chapter 1030: Chapter 239: Win-Win Taxation (Part 2)

Nakada shook his head and said, "Not sure, but I’ve heard that the hierarchy in the Divine Realm is quite strict and not very easygoing."

Thinking about it, it makes sense. The Divine Realm must suppress human nature to maintain a cold and divine atmosphere, so forget about any kind of clamor and excitement.

That’s why many Divine Spirits would rather return to their own Divine Kingdoms to enjoy the fireworks in the fields of their own worship. 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

Lin Rui couldn’t help but smile, maybe in Nakada’s eyes, the aloof and majestic Divine Spirits might just be petty vendors hiding in a corner of the Divine Realm, selling local specialties! Moreover, they fear that if they have a bit of spare change, they might be eyed by gangs of thugs and bullies.

Of course, in reality, it might not be that miserable.

Divine Spirits always have a retreat. At worst, they can retreat into their Divine Kingdoms, and it is definitely not easy for others to break into them.

In this respect, Lin Rui could take some time to ask Presto what methods he used to hide in the Azure Realm?

If necessary, Lin Rui could forcibly throw him into the Divine Realm within a few cycles before becoming a god to scout and understand the situation.

After all, Lin Rui couldn’t shake Audrey off, and the construction system of the Divine Kingdom was already set up. He is the Divine King, with several Main Gods below, somewhat similar to the structure of the Celestial Court.

If Presto’s contribution is significant, he will also be granted a Divine Position.

Many people are reluctant to enter the Upper Realm not because it’s bad, but because it’s hard for them to establish themselves there, and they might even be exploited as human mines by certain powerhouses.

In such circumstances, it might be better to exploit others in the lower realms, where their strength grows faster.

To become a Super-Tier Powerhouse, one must be a hero with a firm will. Those who stay in the lower realms purely for enjoyment are probably one in a million.

Just look at the Savage Blood Throne for a glimpse; it is obsessed with sensual pleasures but is equally willing to pay any price to become stronger.

But as for how others mix in the Divine Realm, Lin Rui was just casually asking. What he cared more about was whether the Golden Treasure Hall, once it had established itself in the Divine Realm, could supply a large number of Territorial Essences.

So Lin Rui asked, "Do you sell Territorial Essences?"

The territory needs to construct the Realm of Transformation, requiring a large amount of medium-sized Territorial Essences, which are extremely difficult to obtain.

One small-sized Territorial Essence is equivalent to 16 Territorial Essences, and one medium-sized Territorial Essence is equivalent to 16 small-sized ones. Despite Lin Rui investing so much in Territorial Essences now, the effect is only equivalent to four or five medium-sized Territorial Essences.

This alone has significantly boosted the territory’s strength!

If the same number of medium-sized Territorial Essences were available, Lin Rui could hardly imagine to what extent the territory’s strength would increase.

But Nakada regrettably shook his head and said, "Our Divine Spirits are also collecting a large number of Territorial Essences. That’s how I deduced that our Divine Spirits are probably not having an easy time in the Upper Realm. I was thinking if you had a surplus, we could procure a batch from you."

This was indeed regrettable.

It seemed that the pathway for Lin Rui to obtain Territorial Essences from the Golden Treasure Hall was blocked.

But fortunately, Nakada brought some good news, saying, "For this transaction, I also brought over 30,000 Treasure Chests."

Lin Rui laughed and said, "30,000 Treasure Chests? You might have chosen the wrong place to sell; what we don’t lack in this territory is Treasure Chests. This business might cause you a loss. We can cyclically mass-produce nearly 100,000 Treasure Chests."

"However, for items like Treasure Chests, combined with Rainbow Oak, there can never be too many. You could stay in our territory for a while, sell them to my people, and then procure a batch of other specialties."

Nakada nodded and said, "That was exactly my intention, so I brought a lot of guild members over. They will disperse and set up acquisition points, buying various valuable items from within your territory and selling some less valuable goods to your people."

Lin Rui and Nakada mainly dealt with large-scale transactions and high-value item trades.

But for a territory as large as the Golden Pansy Domain, along with so many guild members, countless valuable small trades must certainly exist.

The final share of civilian transactions might not necessarily lose to their official transactions.

That just leaves the final payment process!

With a fund of 60 billion and a gap of more than 40 billion, how does Lin Rui plan to pay?

Nakada, with a sly smile, rubbed his hands and said, "Lord Lin Rui, if you really can’t come up with that many Spirit Crystal Coins, you can also settle the debt with Divine Core Fragments. Four billion Spirit Crystal Coins, just give me four Divine Core Fragments, and that will suffice!"

Four billion for four Divine Core Fragments, the deal is a bit expensive, but here the biggest premium you buy is time!

Time costs are simply incalculable.

To gather Divine Core Fragment by fragment necessary for godhood alone, who knows how long it would take.

On another perspective, 50 billion Spirit Crystal Coins for a Divine Position, isn’t it quite a bargain?

Nakada’s trip here, gathering all conditions for godhood, was immensely profitable.

Even Lin Rui had a smile on his face, calmly saying, "Sixty billion? I think you might have miscalculated."

Nakada immediately felt uneasy and recalled the most important issue.

Sure enough, Lin Rui said casually, "Nakada, let’s discuss the issue of tariffs and commercial tax."

"Of course, I wouldn’t be so inconsiderate as to impose a 60% tariff. Considering our long-term cooperative friendship, I’ll exempt you from tariffs; does that sound good to you?"

Though Nakada felt uneasy, he still quickly nodded and said, "Your generosity, Lord Lin Rui, is worthy of praise. Our friendship will surely be as solid as gold."

"Nakada, I also believe so. Now let’s discuss the commercial tax. Do you think a tithe is acceptable?"

A tithe is a fairly common tax levy. There is a similar custom in the East called Shi Gu, where a trading tax is paid to the authorities after transactions are completed.

Lin Rui had no intention of taking advantage; a force or territory, regardless, needs prosperous trade, which greatly promotes its prosperity and strength.

Like Nakada’s occasional visits, facilitating trade relations, many ordinary citizens would benefit by selling the loot they obtained from slaying monsters, crafted tools, treasures, and equipment to the Golden Treasure Hall, thereby earning significant wealth, and then purchasing many tools to enhance their own strength.

Undoubtedly, this increases the wealth and power of the people.

Lin Rui is very welcoming to further visits from the Golden Treasure Hall and has no intention of swindling them.

Many territories even go as far as offering tax exemptions to attract business caravans, as long as they are willing to come for commerce.

Tax exemption, Lin Rui absolutely does not need it. Now the Golden Treasure Hall needs the Golden Pansy Domain more, as they will surely visit to obtain Mythical Material: Divine Core Fragment; it’s just a matter of trading profits.

Therefore, Lin Rui doesn’t need to exempt them from taxes. As long as the tax is reasonable and doesn’t hinder their enthusiasm to bring in large amounts of treasures.

A tithe is a classic form of tax levy.

With genuine relief, Nakada breathed out a sigh, although this meant to cough up a hefty 6 billion Spirit Crystal Coins as taxes.

But at least there’s still four to five hundred billion worth of revenue left, along with over a hundred billion in profits.

Now, Lin Rui only needs to pay just over three hundred billion.

This figure is not difficult for Lin Rui.

So Lin Rui smiled and said to Nakada, "The Altar of All Heavens in our territory, I wonder if you’re interested? This means you’re entering one world, trading between two planes."

When Nakada arrived at the Golden Pansy Domain, he immediately noticed the grandeur of the Altar of All Heavens.

Thus, he laughed heartily and replied, "This is simply perfect! May I accompany you, Lord Lin Rui, together?"

"Certainly, as long as you lawfully pay the commercial taxes. I welcome everyone to complete transactions within my territory," Lin Rui chuckled, "My favorite thing is a win-win situation like this!"