Chapter 1358 - 377: Climate Transformation_4

The speed of the Survivor’s reply was the same as last time, but they did not directly mention the Empire agreeing to the transaction, instead asking, "May I ask if the person we are communicating with is still the same one from before?"

"It’s me."

"Good, there’s no change on our side either, it’s still me, you can call me Nano."

This "Nano" refers to a term in the Shimmering Civilization; if it were a person’s name, Chen Ming would have to transcribe it phonetically.

But transcribing it phonetically is too bothersome, so to save some brainpower, Chen Ming simply used the meaning of this Shimmering Civilization term as a substitute, referring to the self-proclaimed "person" of the Survivors with certain social abilities.

After Nano provided the self-designation, Chen Ming reciprocated with his own name.

"Chen Ming."

After resolving the issue of how to address each other.

Chen Ming got straight to the point and said, "Regarding the method of our transaction, the Empire already has an initial plan, you can listen to it."

"If there are no objections, we’ll go with this plan; if there are objections, you can raise them, and we can discuss further."

Chen Ming offered a more amicable attitude compared to last time. The Survivors certainly would not refuse this request to listen from Chen Ming.

The specific transaction format was also devised by other members of the Empire.

Simply put, the initial transaction with the Survivors mainly focuses on the exchange of technology.

Both parties specify a direction in technology.

For example, physics, sociology, engineering.

Then list one hundred technologies from which a certain number are selected and exchanged.

Of course, the scope cannot be so broad, and it must be refined to more levels.

For instance, in the field of physics, there are cutting-edge areas like computational technology, field technology, particle technology, and so on.

Choosing more refined technological areas helps in obtaining the required technology through the exchange.

Focusing solely on technology exchange would indeed benefit the Empire more, because the Shimmering Civilization’s technology is indeed more advanced than that of the Empire.

So, the Survivors might not necessarily agree, and the Empire has prepared a second plan.

However, the response from the Survivors saved Chen Ming a lot of trouble.

"No problem."

This can be regarded as another way for them to display their sincerity.

As the number of transactions increases, subsequent exchanges will gradually become equal and will involve a growing number of areas.

From technology, it will gradually extend to culture, society, and this progression is inevitably foreseeable.

As for whether such transactions will continue in the future, that will depend on the specific circumstances.

The choice of technological direction for the first transaction was quite unique for both parties.

The Empire chose the Shimmering Civilization’s Spiritual Energy Theory, while the Survivors chose the Empire’s Governance Skill, technology in the sociology area.

Chen Ming sensed something was amiss after hearing about the technology the Survivors wanted.

When he sent the transaction’s technological direction to the Minister of the Civilization and Culture Department — newly expanded from the original Ministry of Culture after confirming the existence of Survivors — the grim atmosphere and attitude over there seemed to also highlight the seriousness of the issue.

Asking directly for another civilization’s national policy isn’t something a kindhearted civilization would typically do.

Though there can be justifications, such as the Shimmering Civilization being curious about the Empire’s policies due to differing political inclinations.

But between civilizations, things should not always be thought of in a positive direction.

However, tearing the facade now isn’t appropriate; while Governance Skill is important, it doesn’t necessarily cause problems if made public.

Before truly tearing off the facade and breaking the bottom line, the Empire and the Shimmering Civilization will continue with these transactions.

Transactions with the Survivors end here.

But Chen Ming’s work was not yet finished.

Not only due to past affairs, but also because after discussing with the people from the Civilization and Culture Department, another matter cropped up for him.

The head of the Spiritual Energy Institute remembered Chen Ming’s needs, and within just a few hours, brought him a list of potential research personnel to review.

Chen Ming decisively accepted the documents.

Before his wormhole reaches the information where the Gaia Planet is located, he hurriedly finishes his work.

When the wormhole arrives, there might be a slew of things to do.

The list of personnel provided by the head of the Spiritual Energy Institute seemed to be gathered through connections, as it included people from various places.

But Chen Ming, upon his first glance at the list, only saw one name that displeased him somewhat.

Fifth Legion.