While Borei was examining the storage disk, Ailer was also pondering whether it could be used in reality, since it was usable in the alternate dream world.
The storage disk could record a large amount of information, but the problem was that it wasn't a book. Even knowing it contained special knowledge, accessing it required specific equipment.
Otherwise, it wouldn't even be as useful as a rock.
"The local processing bureau has researched this type of virus. They can offer 300,000 for its recycling, no taxes required, and no repercussions afterward."
This price wasn't too high compared to some companies, and no taxes were standard practice for those companies recycling such items—it was like getting free shipping on a purchase.
However, the processing bureau had an official background. Although the price they offered wouldn't be the highest, the level of protection they provided was the highest. After the recycling was completed, the dream walkers handling these items wouldn't have any worries.
"I'm a little curious whether the recycling price is for a single item or all of them?"
"Of course it's all of them. With such a large quantity of virus stock solution, selling it separately is indeed a good idea, but the processing bureau's price is for recycling all of it."
Selling it separately requires connections. Those companies aren't stupid. Although they are competitors, they still exchange information. They want to make money and don't want to be ripped off. This kind of recycling should be a monopolistic recycling.
"I have no problem with the price. Actually, I'd prefer to blow this thing up right here in front of the Disposal Bureau. Or, how about you give me a smaller price and I destroy it in front of you?"
Bai Mu's words left Bo Lei speechless. He smiled helplessly: "That's a good suggestion, but the Disposal Bureau needs to conduct research before they can recover this thing. The local Disposal Bureau has already collected multiple biochemical viruses. Researching this can also help prevent other biochemical incidents in the future."
"Aren't you afraid of causing trouble?"
"At least it won't be as exaggerated as in the alternate dream. The conditions in this world can't support such rapid spread."
Bai Mu looked at the storage disk: "Then I'll blow this thing up."
"…Let's talk about destroying the virus." Bo Lei immediately changed his mind. The original virus solution was a biochemical weapon, and the price offered was as high as 300,000. This thing was a 'unique' weapon in this world.
Further research based on the original virus solution would require more investment, but complete research data was a different story.
The virus could be destroyed, but the research data had to be preserved. Although Borre also thought it was dangerous, as someone from the Disposal Bureau, he had to consider the Bureau's interests.
"Are you guys so pragmatic? I'll keep two vials of vaccine."
"No problem." Borre nodded.
The Disposal Bureau mainly recycles viruses; vaccines are definitely not within the scope of mandatory recycling.
"The virus research data needs to be evaluated. If there are no problems, the Disposal Bureau will offer ten times the virus's buyback price."
Eller's eye twitched involuntarily. So
, are Dreamwalkers really that profitable? Eller quickly calmed down. To make money like White Curtain, one first needs to be able to bring things out of the alternate dreams. Without bringing them out, it's all just empty talk.
Moreover, the things brought out aren't necessarily valuable.
For example, the pistol he brought out might sell for tens of thousands of dollars in some wealthy circles, but its value in the Disposal Bureau wouldn't be that high.
Firearms aren't rare items in specialized circles, while gold and silver jewelry are worth their local price when brought out of the alternate dreams.
Whether something is expensive or not depends on whether there are substitutes in reality.
Ayler had a strong desire to become a Dreamwalker. Ordinary people, by interacting more with different dreams and encountering more Dream Erosion, would have a chance to become Dreamwalkers. Dream Erosion is painful, but it allows one to take a further step towards transcendence.
"When can I get the money?" Bai Mu didn't have much objection to the price offered by Bo Lei; he was unaware of the industry's inner workings. But isn't a transaction something that happens when both parties feel it's suitable?
Insider information can be figured out later; right now, he's a complete novice in this world, knowing nothing, and he's unaware of others profiting from information asymmetry.
He'll deal with the future later; first, he needs the money. Once he understands the industry better, he can consider whether to be petty and seek revenge.
Besides, it's always good to trust others.
Bai Mu doesn't feel he's lost anything; ultimately, it's just that he obtained these things too easily.
He's worried about the bio-virus constantly, but finding a compliant way to dispose of it and even earning some income is a win-win situation.
With money, there are many things he can do, such as buying a nice house near Rota Avenue.
Bai Mu initially considered renting there because it's an affluent area, and living there would save him a lot of trouble.
He was carrying a bunch of dangerous goods, living in impoverished areas. The risk of theft was one thing, but what if the local police saw him and came to inspect his property?
The probability of that happening was low, but living in a wealthy area would better avoid such things.
"This can be obtained today, but this thing needs two days for testing," Borre replied.
Bai Mu opened the box and took out two vials of vaccine. He might not need them later, but he could keep them as souvenirs.
Borre reminded Bai Mu, his words revealing the bureau's expertise: "Vaccines need to be properly stored; if not stored correctly, they will expire in three months at most."
"I'll keep them as souvenirs,"
Borre said nothing more, taking the box and storage disk with him, and headed to the bureau. They needed to get rid of this quickly; as for where they traded it… that wasn't important!
What mattered was that the bureau could recycle it now. Bai Mu was easy to talk to, and Borre believed he had discovered a treasure trove—Dreamwalker.
Because Bai Mu brought out so much from the alternate dream, even though he had established a relationship with Torn in the alternate dream, bringing out so much at once was still considered exceptional among dreamwalkers.
How long had Bai Mu and Torn known each other? Less than a week.
Therefore, Bo Lei was currently focused on perfectly completing this retrieval, establishing initial trust between the two sides, and hoping that with more communication later, there would be an opportunity to win Bai Mu over.
Moreover, now that they knew Bai Mu, it would be easy for the Bureau to learn about his public activities in Rota City.
What would someone do after suddenly acquiring a large amount of wealth?
And what they do is an important way to understand a person.
As long as Bai Mu remained in Rota City, the Bureau had plenty of time to learn about this wild dreamwalker.
Bai Mu's first impression of the Bureau was similar to his first time entering a police station. He had expected it to be a special place, but after entering, he realized it wasn't that special.
The Bureau gave him the same feeling; it was just an alternative police station.
(End of Chapter)