The laboratory Eugene mentioned is not just a laboratory but a whole estate villa worth millions of magic stones.
Moreover, that was the price from before; it could now sell for an even higher price.
Duke certainly cannot afford it now, not even at the old price.
The Giant Rock Commerce Association needn't charge him directly; they can just deduct it from subsequent earnings.
The three magic potions that Duke is collaborating on with the Giant Rock Commerce Association will definitely generate considerable income in the future, and given enough time, there will be no shortage of funds.
...
Half a month later.
Duke has already received some documents provided by Harrison, including signed collaboration agreements and property deeds for the Flower Sea Plane.
He holds a diamond-shaped black crystal in his hand, which is the key to that property with his spiritual power imprint left inside.
