PCJ – Chapter 705 Bio-energy Car (Part 1)

Under the Giant Sword Tower, there was a type of cultivation-technology flying device. It used spiritual energy as its power source and could fly like an immortal sword. However, such devices were not suitable as everyday transportation for ordinary people.

First of all, spiritual springs were not limitless. Even though within Zhang Jiaohua’s cultivation diagram there was a seemingly inexhaustible spiritual spring, if it were tapped endlessly to supply the mortal world, it would soon dry up. Let alone the whole world—just in China there were over a billion people. On average, ten people owned one motor vehicle, meaning the total number of vehicles nationwide was in the hundreds of millions. If all those cars were replaced with cultivation-technology flying devices, the spiritual spring consumption would be a bottomless pit.

Bio-energy, on the other hand, didn’t have this problem. Aside from requiring artifact-refining and alchemy techniques for certain materials, all other aspects could be handled with modern technology. And the range of items that could consume bio-energy was vast, making sustainable development fully achievable. Whether for China’s billion-plus people or the world’s billions, bio-energy could provide an inexhaustible energy source.

“Should we announce it publicly? Announce that we’ve mastered this kind of bio-energy?” Mei Qing asked.

“Why should we announce it? If anything, I’d rather announce that we’re withdrawing from new energy power altogether,” Zhang Jiaohua replied.

Kong Fangzhou strongly agreed: “That way, we can better protect the technology. We’ve worked so hard in the Bishui Eco-Industrial Park developing pharmaceuticals, heavy equipment, and special materials. But in the end, our gains only barely meet our own needs. For the Meishan Sect to grow, we’ll need massive resources. One day we might have to purchase strategic supplies worldwide for the sect’s development—the required funds could be astronomical. That means we must secure a steady channel of revenue.”

“We could first use this bio-energy power in our special equipment! You know how advanced our excavators are now—orders are stacked up, and production capacity can’t keep up. But the cost of the engines is huge. After all our effort, it feels like we’re just working for others. Plus, the engines consume tons of fuel and have a high failure rate. If we switch to our own power source, we’ll dominate. Worldwide, no competitor could match us. Don’t forget—excavators are fuel guzzlers.” That excavator had been created by Kong Jiyuan, so naturally, he kept a close eye on it.

“Forget excavators—cars are better. Cars are everywhere. If we produce a car that doesn’t need gasoline, everyone will fight to buy it,” Zhang Yuanbao laughed.

This time, Qi Xia sided with him: “Exactly. Excavators are great, but demand has its limits. Cars, though—demand is endless. One day, every road in the world could be filled with Meishan Sect’s cars.”

Kong Fangzhou chuckled: “I only suggested starting with excavators, but I’m not against cars. No—let’s call them bio-energy vehicles. This time, we’ll go big.”

When it came to such topics, the pure technologist in him was fully engaged. Though a cultivator, his passion for innovation far outweighed his interest in training.

Zhang Jiaohua smiled: “Alright then. Do whatever you like—go all out. What our sect has plenty of is people. As for which direction cultivation will go in the future, who knows? We’re all crossing the river by feeling the stones.”

While the bio-energy car hadn’t even been developed yet, over in Biyun District, the New Energy Vehicle Industrial Park had already begun construction. Covering more than ten thousand acres, the park was designed with four major zones: the main assembly plant, the parts manufacturing area, a logistics park for finished vehicles, and another for components. With a planned investment of over 100 billion, this bold move sent shockwaves through the province.

At first, people assumed that Bishui City’s Meishan Group was simply expanding production capacity for its heavy equipment. But judging by the scale, something was off. Yet Meishan Group released no official statement.

Reporter Lin Ke from Southern Times managed to block Executive President Ji Jiaxin for an interview.

“President Ji, you’re investing such an enormous amount into building such a massive auto industrial park. Does this mean Meishan Group is preparing another big move? Everyone knows that since its founding, though the time has been short, every action your group takes sends waves through the industry. Your heavy equipment, specialty steel, and special materials are already making a mark. So with such a huge initiative, surely another breakthrough is coming. Since this park is called a New Energy Vehicle Industrial Park, does this mean you’ve already made a major advance in new energy?” Lin Ke asked.

Ji Jiaxin smiled: “It seems reporters do have sharp instincts. The Group will soon be making a major announcement. But here, I can share a little with you. As everyone knows, compared with international peers, our country’s new energy vehicle sector still has certain technical weaknesses. But the new vehicles we’re about to launch will represent a major breakthrough in energy technology. We control all of the core technologies. I believe, once released, these vehicles will transform the auto industry.”

“Could you clarify, President Ji—what exactly is this major breakthrough?” Lin Ke pressed, seeing Ji preparing to leave.

“Well, since they’re new energy vehicles, naturally the big change is in the energy source,” Ji Jiaxin replied with a smile.

“Do you mean the cars you’ll launch won’t be electric vehicles? They’ll use a different energy altogether?” Lin Ke asked.

“That… since our vehicles are still under development, you’ll just have to wait and see.” Ji Jiaxin turned, got into her car, and waved as she drove off gracefully.

Everyone knew Meishan Group wasn’t the type to hype things up. Whether it was their cancer cure drug, their specialty steel, or their special equipment, they had never resorted to exaggerated marketing. So what kind of new energy vehicle would they unveil this time?

Already, Meishan Group had won the admiration of cancer patients and their families nationwide with their affordable cancer treatment. If it were any other company, they would have priced it sky-high, prioritized exports, and raked in profits. But Meishan Group had kept domestic prices low and restricted international sales. The price difference between domestic and foreign markets was so staggering, it left people speechless.