The White Lion, the Stag, and the Delphinium ..... as combatants and the three members of the Brokers' hierarchy went to the Brokers headquarters on Springspring Island and began to prepare for tonight's battle.

Firearms, ammunition, medicines, and all kinds of psionic chips must be fully supplied.

Although it may not be used in the end, it is better than actually using it and not preparing anything.

After Russell helped Xiaoya deal with her injuries, he transferred her to the ampoule biomedical branch together with Kamalser II.

——If he is the executive director of the Tianen Group Corporation, Russell's name is definitely not good for Yongquan Island. Not to mention being a minister, even if he rises to the next level and enters the board of directors as a human, it is useless to come here.

After all, this is the most noble area of Yongquan Island ..... Seven Sky Islands, the monopolist of all resources and materials, and the only Sky Island protected by the dragon. Although theoretically, the status of the Big Seven is basically equal. But to say that they are all in exactly the same position is certainly impossible. There will always be some giants who are more "equal" than others.

Nor did Russell exchange large quantities of gold bars for credits that could only be used locally. Strictly speaking, he didn't even spend a penny.

As the next "Saar", the only heir designated by the previous "Saar" and the next chairman of Shenzhi Heavy Industries, he does have the power to give orders to other branches outside of his own empty island.

In addition, "Kamalse", which is also a famous elf...... The combined face of the two of them was enough for the elf director of the Ampoule branch in Yongquan Island to directly waive the account for them and arrange a luxurious suite for Xiaoya.

Although it is also located in the ampoule biomedical park, it is not strictly a hospital, but a "sanatorium".

Outside, there are more than 20 acres of land, with more than 60 kinds of man-made hot springs of different sizes, types and effects, as well as magnificent rockeries composed of soil, stones and plants dug directly from the ground—there is no doubt that this is the technology of Taoyuan Commercial Company.

All the floors here are self-cleaning floors. There is no need to send someone to clean it, it only needs to absorb water to automatically decompose the dirt, sterilize it efficiently, and then dry it again, so that it can become clean directly. It is made of the same material as Kamalser II's handkerchief, and it also belongs to the convenience technique of the Taoyuan Trading House.

Almost all of the people who recuperate here are old people. Although Xiaoya didn't know any of them at all, the old people seemed to be very kind and friendly to her...... But just by gut feeling, you can realize that the people here are some big people.

It doesn't have to be from Yongquan Island, but it may also be from other empty islands - considering consumption, environment, safety, atmosphere and other factors, these directors will either go to Taoyuan Island or go to Yongquan Island after retirement. The two islands have always been highly cooperative.

Yongquan Island needs a large number of advanced convenience technology and designers from Taoyuan Island, and Taoyuan Island also needs a very large amount of clean materials from the ground to pile up into various wonders. The relationship between them is much closer and more friendly than that between Sun Island and Sogo Island and Tongshen Island - Sun Island and Sogo Island continue to produce all kinds of top scholars, and then Tongshen Island continues to poach people from them.

Xiaoya even saw a lot of special servants from Sogo Island here, prayer devices and cyber nuns from the Cyber Church, and a large number of masseurs from Happy Island - they are not only handsome guys but beauties, I don't know that after a few transformations, their figures and appearances look flawless, and their temperament is dignified and elegant. There are also psionic pranayamas from Sun Island who teach a yoga-like breathing, relaxation and meditation technique that, combined with special aromatherapy, can actually and without side effects increase the level of blue shift.

Even for ordinary people who do not have awakened spiritual powers, the increase in the level of blue shift can also allow them to better control their bodies and emotions, which is also a kind of spiritual "recuperation".

Just being pushed into a wheelchair, Xiaoya passed through the giant screen cinema, the imitation forest oxygen bar, a large number of swimming pools and waterways, and the library-

- Yes, a library with a large number of paper books.

It is said that reading paper books is also a ritual used to relax the mind. Of course, the books here are all copies – not because they can't afford the original, but because old books that are "too historical" are also burdensome to the body. The books here are clean and new, and the paper is made of the best waterproof paper, which will not be damaged even if it is immersed in water.

"Not even the headquarters of the Holy Blood Island will have such a sanatorium. The Holy Blood Island is quite boring and mediocre, with only a large number of social animals and researchers conducting massive biological, chemical, and medical research every day, as well as busy holding various meetings and lectures, writing relevant reports, and then continuing to hold never-ending meetings. Some are study sessions, some are lectures, and some are exhibitions...... There are various academic forums and industry summits, and the news reports are full of expertise."

Russell, who was pushing a wheelchair, sighed behind Xiaoya, "In Holy Blood Island, there is not even any entertainment. It's different from my hometown of Sogo. Competition for jobs on Holy Blood Island isn't too fierce, and almost everyone can find a job." "Isn't that similar to Springspring Island?"

"It's not the same. The only problem with the Holy Blood Island is overtime...... Unlike the voluntary overtime work on Sogo Island and the overtime work on Tongshen Island that cannot be done in the normal sense of the word, they are universal and customary overtime. Even if they have nothing to do, they can't go back.

"Because the entire ampoule system is working unlimited overtime, and not working overtime is unsociable. And ampoules control more than half of the company, once you leave the ampoule-based company, you can only go to other small companies that will burp at any time.

"In ampoules, male workers between the ages of 26 and 60 sleep an average of less than three hours a day, work about 30 days a month, and can only take one day off almost every two months – that is, on the 31st, they can take a holiday. Yes, they don't have a concept of a weekend, just '31st, this concept.

"Many ampoule employees usually live directly in companies, hospitals and research institutes, and many of them have not even returned home once in a year or two."

「… That's going to be a sudden death, right?" Xiao Ya just listened, and felt that her heart was pressed to the point that she couldn't move.

"How can it be so easy to die, it's the Holy Blood Island."

Lothar, who was following Russell, shook his head: "Their medical technology is very advanced, and it is not easy to die."

Russell replied, "Yes. I sometimes use their medicine when I'm too busy. It's really easy to use, effectively prevent sudden death, and also maintain work efficiency. I used to know a friend who would take this medicine before an important exam, so that he could stay up late studying for a day or two without sleeping, and still be refreshed during the exam, without a headache or sleepiness.

"After all, this medicine is squeezing the body's potential...... Therefore, the Holy Blood Island also sells another medicine, which can replenish nutrients and repair the body. Both of these medicines are very expensive in other Sky Islands, but they can be obtained in large quantities on Holy Blood Island - or rather, as long as you work within the 'ampoule system', you can dispense a full amount of medicine every month.

"Of course they can start their own business, join a small company, or become self-employed or something, but then they have to buy the drug at market price. Otherwise, even if you work seven or eight hours a day, the effective time will probably not exceed three hours; In any case, it is not enough to compete with peers who can work 20 hours a day efficiently. So those companies are bound to go out of business.

"And in the Holy Blood Island, everyone's income is low, and there is no 'high-paying occupation,..... and the change of direction has reached fairness. But it also makes people feel more pressured to quit their jobs, so there's no possibility that the more you change jobs, the higher your income. Unless you are transferred by your superiors, the company you joined when you graduated from college is the same company you left when you retired.

"— Therefore, a better way to make money is to go to the black market and sell medicines. Sell the 'anti-death medicine' that the company distributes to them every day."

…… Black market?"

Xiao Ya was vaguely aware of something.

Russell nodded: "Yes, it's the black market controlled by the ***. It is now under the jurisdiction of the Brokers."

That means that without medicine to protect oneself, sudden death may occur at any time.

And the fresh corpse on the Holy Blood Island, is extreme

for scarce resources. Naturally, the company that issued them was not doing welfare—if they died voluntarily or involuntarily for various reasons despite being provided with enough medicine, then their bodies would go to the company that issued them.

If a person is left alone after death, many organs will quickly lose their value. For example, in the lower part of Happiness Island, those *** people are generally dissected one by one when people are alive, so as to obtain absolutely fresh materials. As for Holy Blood Island, their technology is more advanced.

On the Isle of Blood, a heart that stops beating is considered death. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, thrombolysis, defibrillation, and anti-shock are not required, because the average person cannot afford to pay for the rescue, and those who can afford the rescue fee will not go to work. Therefore, there is no need to rescue at all.

In the Holy Blood Island, where medical technology is the most developed, the medical expenses to save the life are the most expensive - because there are absolutely no "black market doctors" and other "Yeluzi Hospitals" on the Holy Blood Island. This means that one company has a complete monopoly and control over all hospitals, doctors, drug research institutes, pharmaceutical companies, pharmacies.....

For those employees who died suddenly at the workstation, professionals will rush over when the chip alarms. At the moment when the chip is reported dead, they will immediately be pierced with several stitches all over their bodies, and then they will be quickly dragged out for disassembly. From the time I lost my breath and heartbeat, I didn't wake up on my own for about three minutes, and I couldn't wake up again. Their brains are even stored as precious materials, so they don't waste a single bit of material on their bodies.

Of course, the hospital will occasionally carry out some non-paid rescues. This is usually due to the fact that they are missing some of the volunteers who test the drug, and the family wants them to survive anyway. So they can live.

After they survived, their ownership belonged to the hospital and the research institute behind it.

"..... isn't this just a company killing people?"

Xiao Ya felt indignant: "Does the dragon care?"

Kamalser II was also helpless: "Because on the surface, they did not cross the line.

"The ampoules are all arranged, and they have something to say—because those who don't want to die can't die. Their medicine technology is even more advanced than that of their ancestors."

Ampoules are drugs that employees take every day, and their prices are extremely expensive, but they are also very effective. Even with Russell's income, it will be distressing when he stays up late on drugs.

But in reality, the cost of this drug is obviously not high, otherwise it would not be possible to provide it to so many people. This is one of the very few technologies that is even more developed than the previous era - a completely crooked skill tree, which is also a feature of this world.

As long as the employees work and live normally, nothing will happen. Their lives are very peaceful, and although they are a little tight, there are generally no risks. There will be no dismissal, no sudden death, all the income is just right, and there are even some savings if you calculate it. But spending a little bit of money may not be enough.

However, as soon as they sell drugs to the underground black market – they will start to walk into the abyss.

In the beginning, it was just a weekly or even monthly amount. There is no damage to the body at this level, because the safety margin is calculated in the initial drug rationing. After all, everyone's drug adaptability and sensitivity are different.

But as they realize that even a week's shift doesn't make as much money as selling a bottle of medicine, going to work becomes a dangerous job. They will try their best to condense their work until they have a less busy day, and sell the day's medicine. You can even sell three or four bottles a month, and this level will not cause much damage to the body. Or they can split the medicine and sell it – for example, only tonics, or only late-night pills, so that they can squeeze out another bottle or two.

「…… Does that sound like it's okay?"

Xiaoya was a little puzzled: "It's just a little tired, but the income has directly increased several times..... why would anyone want to sell more medicine?"

.......Because only a very small number of people will stop here."

Kamalser II's face was a little complicated, and he stopped talking.

Russell explains: "This sudden gain will crush their values, and there will be mental pressure on their work.

Risking all sorts of risks, being extremely difficult, constantly draining energy, draining physical strength, or destroying at least three of the body. No matter how noble the work is, it will eventually be tired and tired. There is no such thing as an absolutely happy job.

"In the end, it's the reward of their work that satisfies them – maybe it's the monetary reward, maybe it's the improvement of their ability, or the gratitude of others, and they create something beautiful. It's a stimulus that restores their tired spirits.

"And for most people, the most powerful stimulus is monetary gain. But the high profits they get from selling drugs destroy their incentive to go to work and make money, which makes their work a completely negative attrition process."

"At the same time, they need more money..... once they get used to a life of higher consumption, they can't go down."

Kamalser II continued.

They do not shy away from saying bad things about the ampoule group in the branch of ampoule biomedical, and no one dares to trouble them yet. But from another point of view, they are also not afraid of these things being said...... None of this is a secret from any point of view.

"Further education, marriage, buying a house, floating car, children's education, luxury goods, electronics, krypton, savings...... and 'pets,' If they don't have hope at first, they have enough money. But if the income suddenly makes them swell, then they can't stop."

"It started out as a magnificent watch. Immediately after that, you will think of matching the tie of this watch, after all, the tie is not expensive. And if you have a watch and a tie, you want a better formal outfit. Ruthless, gritted his teeth, bought a formal suit, found that his shoes were still very cheap, and when he made up for the shoes, he had a shirt, and after buying everything, he would want to get involved in a more advanced social life..."

Russell pursed his lips in silence when he said this.

Xiao Ya looked back and looked at his strange expression—like pity, like sneer, and like hatred.

She was obviously very ambivalent about this kind of thing. But it is easy to read feelings from him..... which is by no means Xiaoya's talent, but "releasing his feelings". is like a peerless actor who only needs a very small movement and a look to express complex emotions.

"Consumption is a trap that never ends. Holy Blood Island knows this best."

Blood Island is the only empty island where the "pet" industry exists.

These pets are all biobeasts concocted by ampoule biomedicine, and they are all furry. Not only are they extremely cute, well-behaved, able to take care of themselves, and even have intelligence above the level of a child, but they can also speak and call the name of their owner.

Naturally, the price is also extremely expensive......

And the most critical design is that users can give these pets "life". Because they are biological beasts, their lifespan is in a sense a design lifespan, which is significantly shorter than the theoretical lifespan. Therefore, when pets are sick or aging, employees who are close enough to them will spend a lot of money to treat their pets and continue to give them life. Even those employees who live alone and are single, without the pressure of children, partners, parents, there will always be other places where they can lack money.

If the status of Yongquan Island is the highest, then the status of Holy Blood Island is the lowest. Not only is it the least presence, but it is also always ridiculed by other empty islands at the level of public opinion.

Even the employees of the Holy Blood Island would never stay on the island if they could work on other islands—the attitude of the "head office" of other islands towards their own "branches" was completely different.

Even the Brokers of the Holy Blood Island looked down on these company employees who were constantly selling their lives for something meaningless. Even the monkey-faced eagle looked down on them, so much so that he never entered the Holy Blood Island at all.

Everybody thinks they're playing a "Oh, mouse, are you blind?" But only Russell knew that there was no solution to this—people who had not experienced it could not understand the pain. In a sense, it's an emotional kidnapping.

The Holy Blood Island cunningly avoided the dragon's clamps, and slaughtered its own employees with consumerism. None of them think there's anything wrong with this, and the people at the other Sky Islands don't even think it's the company's fault

, they even think that ampoule biomedical is so gentle. All problems come from greedy, stupid, self-depraved, muddy employees.

Russell had a vague thought.

Compared to the metaphysical and qualitative monkey-faced eagle that will soon be solved by them... … Perhaps the formless and insubstantial thoughts of the Holy Blood Island would be an even more formidable enemy of the Brokers. In a sense, they may be the dependents of the "illusionary dream".

- Tomorrow, Russell and Delphinium are engaged on Sogo Island.

Russell, who had been prepared for a long time, would release the news of his and Delphich's fake death on Happiness Island.

That would be a good opportunity to fish out these "invisible enemies".