Chapter 211 Collecting Civilization Starships! A Community of Shared Destiny in the Stars!
After finishing his reply, Lu Jin could finally rest.
He returned to his room and lay on the soft bed, recalling all the events that had transpired recently.
First, the Subspace Demon, then the void insect emperor ship.
He had met the Insect Emperor and fought against the Demon Lord.
Now, Senluo Star was also plunged into the chaos of war.
The Orcs fleet, consisting of thousands of starships, was also approaching Bliss Star.
He wondered who would win, the Orcs or the Subspace Demon?
Lu Jin took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down, as he needed to focus on the company meeting.
He wondered which forces would attend this company meeting.
After all, although Interstellar Infinite Company's foundation was not as profound as Holy Terra's.
In terms of influence alone, there were truly few in the entire Star Sea that could compare to Interstellar Infinite Company.
Just as Lu Jin was contemplating, a knock sounded on his door again.
Lu Jin's train of thought was interrupted once more, and he rubbed his head, forcing himself to perk up.
Thankfully, he was a Psionicist now; otherwise, such high-intensity work would have long since worn him out.
Opening the door, Lu Jin found Linglong standing outside.
Linglong, seeing Lu Jin's tired appearance, felt a pang of guilt.
However, this matter could only be decided by Lu Jin.
"What happened?"
"Mr. Lu Jin, didn't you previously ask the Scholars of the Realism Faction to research the quantum projector?"
Indeed, there was such a matter, but the Scholars of the Realism Faction had stated that they could not research the quantum projector with their current conditions.
Therefore, Lu Jin had temporarily put this matter aside.
Could it be that the Scholars of the Realism Faction had a new breakthrough?
But at this moment, Linglong handed a list to Lu Jin.
Lu Jin opened the list and found data and functions of several large engineering starships listed.
"Arcane, a large Civilization Tinder starship, carrying a large number of precision instruments from the Sun Dynasty, and storing additional experimental project data!"
"Aurora, a large Civilization Tinder starship, carrying a large amount of bio-technology from the Sun Dynasty, and storing additional biological genetic records!"
"Blaze, a large Civilization Tinder starship, carrying a large amount of war weapons from the Sun Dynasty, and storing additional combat data!"
...These were all large starships built by the Scholars of the Realism Faction of the Sun Dynasty.
They stored technology and various data related to the Sun Dynasty.
The Scholars of the Realism Faction had buried these starships on various planets as Civilization Tinder to perpetuate the Sun Dynasty's civilization.
But now, Lu Jin's rise had led the Scholars of the Realism Faction to unanimously believe that it was time to bring out these Civilization Tinder to build strongholds.
If the precision instruments of the Arcane were available, the Scholars of the Realism Faction could complete the analysis of the quantum projector.
As long as the analysis could be completed, the Scholars of the Realism Faction were confident in mass-producing the quantum projector.
Lu Jin looked at the list, then turned to Linglong and asked, "What do you need? Manpower?"
These large Civilization starships would indeed be of great help to Lu Jin.
Since the Scholars of the Realism Faction were willing to contribute them, Lu Jin had no reason not to support them.
Seeing Lu Jin agree, Linglong eagerly told him their conditions.
"We hope that Miss Shelia can accompany us to the target planets to activate the Civilization starships."
"To hide these Civilization starships, most of the locations chosen by the Scholars of the Realism Faction are extremely dangerous and harsh planets."
"With the help of Miss Shelia and the Star Hunting Dragon, we might be able to complete the collection of the Civilization starships more quickly."
Have Shelia accompany them to collect the Civilization starships?
Lu Jin stroked his chin, pondered for a moment, and then gave an answer.
"I naturally have no problem with it, but you'd best ask Shelia yourself."
"I understand!"
After receiving Lu Jin's affirmation, Linglong immediately went to find Shelia.
Lu Jin watched Linglong leave, and couldn't help but rub his temples.
Still not enough manpower!
He had too few elites under his command.
The development of the stronghold required too many projects to be overseen by elites.
Yuval and Ai Lan, among others, had already been dispatched by him; if there were any further activities, he would only be able to send out Yin Yue and Yu Tiancang.
But by then, he would truly have no commanders left to use.
He needed to replenish his talent pool.
At this moment, a figure suddenly appeared in Lu Jin's mind.
"People from the Star Spirit Empire will most likely attend this meeting."
There were many excellent talents in the Star Spirit Empire.
If he could use this opportunity to connect with the Star Spirit Empire, he might be able to replenish his talent pool.
Just as he thought of this, Lu Jin's personal terminal popped up.
It was a signal from Mermaid Eve!
Lu Jin opened the terminal, and Mermaid Eve's holographic projection appeared before him.
When Mermaid Eve saw Lu Jin's appearance, she couldn't help but tease, "Mr. Lu Jin seems to have been quite busy lately."
"Indeed, I've been very busy. So, why have you come to find me?"
"Of course, to ask you to attend the company meeting."
Attend the company meeting?
Lu Jin hadn't expected Mermaid Eve to actively choose to go with him to the company meeting.
However, on second thought, she might just want to solidify their alliance agreement on the way.
"Wait for me."
Lu Jin called Yin Yue, boarded the prometheus, and headed straight for Mermaid Eve's signal coordinates.
After a warp jump across a star system, Lu Jin quickly saw the raging sea tempest docked in the system.
Around the raging sea tempest, the Howling Shark Pirate Group's starships were fully armed and stationed.
After approaching the raging sea tempest, Lu Jin integrated the prometheus into the Howling Shark Pirate Group's formation.
He then directly boarded the raging sea tempest, where Mermaid Eve had already been waiting in the reception room for a long time.
Sitting in the reception room, Lu Jin directly slumped onto the sofa, then looked at Mermaid Eve opposite him.
"Tell me, what are your plans next?"
Lu Jin didn't believe that Mermaid Eve had specifically come near Bliss Star, risking being corrupted by the Subspace Demon, just to wait for him to go to the company headquarters for the meeting.
Mermaid Eve, on the other side, did not hide her thoughts; she pushed a list in front of Lu Jin.
"This is the list of forces participating in this company meeting. Of course, some other forces will also come, but they are not listed here."
Lu Jin took the list, gave it a quick glance, and couldn't help but curl his lips slightly.
Especially after seeing a few unexpected names, Lu Jin became even more interested.
"As expected of Star Sea Infinite Company, this rallying power is truly astonishing!"
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Chapter 212 Holy Star Empire! Company Headquarters!
On this list, there were several factions whose names Lu Jin knew all too well.
But perhaps because this meeting was convened by the Interstellar Infinite Company.
There were some factions that even Lu Jin hadn't anticipated.
First and foremost was one of the most mysterious factions in the Star Sea.
The Holy Star Empire!
A vast empire brimming with historical aura!
It is rumored that the Holy Star Empire was established at the very inception of the Star Sea.
To what extent the Holy Star Empire has developed today is unknown to all.
Because thousands of years ago, the Holy Star Empire designated its territory as a Star Sea Restricted Zone.
Entities below a Level 5 civilization couldn't even detect the existence of the restricted zone.
And entities above a Level 5 civilization, if they wished to enter the restricted zone, had to obtain the Holy Star Empire's permission.
Even Lu Jin was somewhat surprised that such an ancient empire, which only existed in historical documents, now actively appeared before the various forces of the Star Sea.
"I didn't expect that the rumored Holy Star Empire would also appear."
"It is rumored that within the Holy Star Empire, a Ninth-Level Psionicist broke through the shackles and reached the legendary Ancient Saint realm."
"I wonder if this rumor is true or false."
Lu Jin handed the list back to Mermaid Eve beside him.
Mermaid Eve, however, didn't care about the so-called Holy Star Empire.
In her opinion, the Holy Star Empire had been silent for too long, and its sudden appearance now surely had ulterior motives.
"Among these factions, what I care about most is Holy Terra, represented by the Golden Humans."
"I heard that a Living Saint returned to Holy Terra some time ago."
"That Living Saint is rumored to have been a follower of the Sacred Emperor, and upon her return, she recalled all the Holy Cities."
"You must be aware of Holy Terra's existence; with the return of this Living Saint, Holy Terra's strength will reach an unprecedented peak."
Ever since the Sacred Emperor disappeared, the entire Holy Terra had fallen into disarray.
Various Holy Cities continuously departed from Holy Terra to search for traces of the Sacred Emperor.
Now, the appearance of the Living Saint directly provided Holy Terra with its backbone.
One must know, a Living Saint is hailed as the Sacred Emperor's embodiment walking among mortals.
And this Living Saint, being able to integrate the various forces of Holy Terra so quickly, surely isn't some weakling!
A Living Saint?
This existence was still beyond Lu Jin's expectations.
In his previous life, Holy Terra had no Living Saint to take charge of the overall situation.
It seems this was another butterfly effect he had caused.
Lu Jin looked at Mermaid Eve opposite him and was the first to ask.
"There are many big shots at this company meeting. Do you think there will be a place for us?"
As soon as he spoke, Mermaid Eve opposite him smiled faintly.
Immediately after, Mermaid Eve said something that seemed utterly baffling to outsiders.
"Don't you have me? We are allies, and Atlantis will stand by your side."
Oh?
Lu Jin immediately understood the meaning behind Mermaid Eve's words.
Her intention was to promote Lu Jin to the forefront, while Mermaid Eve only needed to stand behind Lu Jin as his support.
The advantage of doing this was that Mermaid Eve wouldn't have to bear risks but could enjoy various benefits.
Lu Jin also benefited, as being able to secure a seat in the Star Sea Community of Shared Destiny would greatly assist his future plans.
Furthermore, with the added prestige of a seat, he could better interact with other factions and thus seize opportunities.
Thinking of this, Lu Jin and Mermaid Eve exchanged smiles.
"Happy cooperation!"
Their brief exchange of glances made them understand each other's needs.
The two sides hit it off immediately, and the Howling Shark Pirate Group quickly advanced towards the star system where the company headquarters was located.
Soon, the Howling Shark Pirate Group arrived at an extremely prosperous star system.
The entire star system had six celestial bodies, each with a unique form, filled with prosperity and extravagance.
In this star system created by the company, apart from the central star, the six celestial bodies had long been hollowed out and transformed into artificial celestial bodies.
And among the six celestial bodies, the largest golden planet was the headquarters of Interstellar Infinite Company.
Planet Zero!
Four Starports were set up in the satellite orbit of Planet Zero.
The number of starships each Starport could accommodate was a huge figure!
As soon as the Howling Shark Pirate Group entered this star system, they had already been properly arranged by the company.
"Esteemed Miss Eve, your fleet has been assigned to mooring area 6 of the Southern Starport."
"According to relevant company regulations, all expenses incurred during the invited party's fleet's stay at the Starport will be borne by the company."
"Automatic stargate navigation has been activated. You can set your starship to automatic flight. It is our pleasure to serve you."
All the starships of the Howling Shark Pirate Group were properly arranged!
Salim, the guard standing next to Mermaid Eve, couldn't help but exclaim when he saw that all the starships had been assigned mooring positions, yet there was still plenty of mooring space in the area.
"All the mooring spots in this area are for us?"
"The company is too generous, aren't they? Normally, when we go to other Starports, we can't even guarantee a spot, but the company directly arranged mooring for an entire fleet for us?"
The surprises didn't stop there; when they disembarked from the starship, an engineering team immediately appeared around the starship.
The leader of the engineering team, seeing Lu Jin and Mermaid Eve, stepped forward proactively.
"Hello, I am an engineer dispatched by the company to service your starships."
"May I ask if you need our help with the maintenance and upkeep of your starships?"
"Of course, please rest assured, this service is completely free of charge."
starship maintenance?
Salim immediately stepped forward, pointing at the starship behind him and saying.
"Can just a few of you maintain all our starships?"
Hearing this question, the engineer immediately took out a terminal tablet.
On the terminal tablet, lists of tens of millions of engineers were displayed.
"Please rest assured, the number of engineers under the company's command can easily complete the maintenance work for an entire fleet."
"We also regularly perform maintenance and upkeep on the fleets of company executives, so you can be confident that our skills are fully qualified."
Salim looked at the list of engineers on the terminal, which included some senior engineers.
These senior engineers would definitely be considered treasures in an ordinary fleet.
But here at the company, senior engineers were as common as cabbages, available for anyone to choose.
At this moment, Mermaid Eve directly placed her hand on Salim's shoulder.
"Thank you for the company's kindness, but our starships do not require maintenance."
"If you do not require maintenance, we also have various leisure services available for your crew."
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Chapter 213 Extravagant Debauchery! Old People, New Events!
"No need."
Mermaid Eve declined these kind offers and quickly left the Starport with Salim.
Lu Jin, meanwhile, took Silver Moon and, pretending to be Mermaid Eve's crew, followed her out of the Starport.
As soon as they left the Starport, they discovered a motorcade waiting for them there.
Upon seeing Mermaid Eve emerge, the driver of the motorcade first used a terminal to verify her identity.
After confirming it was Mermaid Eve herself, the driver opened the car door.
"Miss Eve, please get in. We will take you directly to the meeting location."
"The company is really thoughtful."
This feeling made Mermaid Eve very uncomfortable.
Because ever since she stepped into this galaxy, the company seemed to have arranged everything perfectly.
But this meticulous arrangement also made her feel constrained.
The sweet net woven by the company arranged everyone onto the tracks it had set.
The vehicle's speed was very fast, and it was traveling on a high-speed lane.
From the Starport to the surface of Planet Zero, they only spent an hour.
Although not as fast as a star train, this speed allowed Lu Jin to see the scenery of Planet Zero.
Various metal buildings were erected on the planet's surface, countless company employees lived on this planet, and the entire planet was filled with a suffocating sense of fast pace.
And passing through the skyscrapers, they entered the economic center of Planet Zero.
Though it was only an instant, Lu Jin felt as if he had arrived in another world.
Luxurious buildings cast in gold were everywhere, and various unique scenic spots were dazzling.
Compared to the outer areas, it was like heaven and earth!
This was the company headquarters, a Planet Zero with clear class divisions and overflowing with extravagance!
Just as Lu Jin was still admiring the beautiful scenery outside the window, Mermaid Eve's voice came to his ear.
"Mr. Lu Jin, we have arrived."
Before Lu Jin could react, Mermaid Eve very naturally took his arm.
Lu Jin was stunned for a moment, but when he saw the many people in the surrounding area, he understood Mermaid Eve's intention.
At this meeting, he was the superficial main guest!
After getting out of the car, Silver Moon glanced at Mermaid Eve's hand and couldn't help but frown slightly.
Seeing this, Mermaid Eve looked at Silver Moon.
"Isn't there another arm?"
At these words, Silver Moon glanced at Lu Jin's other arm, her face flushing slightly, but she did not take Lu Jin's arm proactively.
Just as Mermaid Eve was about to tease Silver Moon further, a familiar voice entered Lu Jin's ears.
"Mr. Lu Jin, I knew I would meet you at this event too."
Following the sound, Cui Yuxin, dressed in a luxurious gown, lifted her skirt and quickly walked to Lu Jin.
Lu Jin was also a bit surprised, not expecting to meet Cui Yuxin here.
Eve, standing nearby, saw Cui Yuxin and stepped forward to greet her.
"You must be Miss Cui Yuxin, the leader of the Gem Family. It's an honor to meet you."
Hearing this, Cui Yuxin quickly glanced between Lu Jin and Eve.
"Queen of Atlantis, Miss Mermaid Eve, I am also very pleased to meet you."
After exchanging pleasantries, Cui Yuxin looked at Lu Jin and took a step closer.
Seeing that she had something to say, Lu Jin immediately introduced her to Cui Yuxin.
"Miss Eve is not an outsider; she is my ally now."
Lu Jin's ally?
Cui Yuxin didn't expect that the leader of the Howling Shark Pirate Group, one of the Seven Pirate Kings, was Lu Jin's ally.
Mermaid Eve was also somewhat surprised. Although the Brilliant Galaxy was located on the periphery of the Endless Sea, the Gem Family's business also had some involvement within the Endless Sea.
Especially recently, the Gem Family suddenly announced its integration, with all Gem Families becoming one entity.
Without mutual constraints, the Gem Family's business quickly took root and flourished in the Endless Sea.
Now, among the emerging commercial forces, the Gem Family is definitely a dark horse.
If Cui Yuxin, as the leader of the Gem Family, could support Lu Jin, then Lu Jin might not only be able to sit at the conference table but even secure a relatively prominent position.
"Since Miss Mermaid Eve is Mr. Lu Jin's ally, I will speak directly."
"I have received inside information that this Star Sea Community of Shared Destiny conference convened by the company will establish thirteen seats."
"All forces can join the Star Sea Community of Shared Destiny to seek refuge, but the true power will still be held by the forces that occupy the thirteen seats."
"With the strength of the Gem Family, wanting to be among the thirteen seats is simply wishful thinking."
"But now, I have met Mr. Lu Jin. Perhaps we can cooperate. If our Gem Family helps you ascend to one of the thirteen seats..."
"Mr. Lu Jin, will you protect our Gem Family?"
When Cui Yuxin asked this question, it was already clear.
Lu Jin had already helped their Gem Family before.
It's just that now, the Star Sea is too dangerous, and the Gem Family needs a strong backing even more.
But instead of relying on a strong backing, why not create one themselves?
"Of course."
Lu Jin extended his hand, and Cui Yuxin, on the other side, also knew Lu Jin's character very well.
The two sides hit it off immediately, and a three-party alliance was directly formed.
With Lu Jin's current power, plus the Gem Family and Atlantis, they definitely have the qualifications to compete for the thirteen seats.
Just then, a life form exuding metallic luster came before Lu Jin and the others.
His gaze swept over Lu Jin and the others, finally settling on Cui Yuxin.
"Miss Cui Yuxin, to continue our previous question, are you willing to lead the Gem Family to join our Cyberian Empire?"
"At this meeting, our Cyberian Empire has a 60% chance of obtaining a thirteen seats position. With such a probability, your investment now is very worthwhile."
The Cyberian Empire, a civilization established by robotic life forms.
But in his previous life, the Cyberian Empire was completely annihilated by the Abnormal Data Entity in just a few days.
It could be said that the current Cyberian Empire appears powerful, but in reality, it is just a paper tiger.
As soon as the Abnormal Data Entity appears, they will collapse without a fight.
At this moment, Cui Yuxin also decisively chose to reject the Cyberian Empire.
"I'm sorry, our Gem Family will become Mr. Lu Jin's ally from now on."
"You should look for other more suitable allies."
Lu Jin?
The Cyberian scanned Lu Jin, and a large amount of data immediately appeared in his mind.
After reviewing this data, the Cyberian fell silent.
Defeating the Black Stone Pirates, defeating the Space Necromancer fleet, this guy is a tough nut to crack.
"Then I wish you a pleasant cooperation. I'll be going now. I won't disturb you anymore."
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Chapter 214 Goodbye Alliance! They're all familiar faces!
Watching the Cyberian flee in disarray, Cui Yuxin's lips curved slightly.
She looked at Lu Jin before her; when they first met, he was just an unknown interstellar voyager.
Now, he had grown to such an extent, and cooperating with someone like him would greatly increase the chances of gaining benefits.
"Don't just stand there. I'll take you to the Hall of Destiny first."
"This time, the company headquarters has invested a considerable amount of capital."
"The Hall of Destiny is a building specifically constructed by the company for this Star Sea Community of Shared Destiny conference."
The interior space of the Hall of Destiny was extremely vast; even accommodating tens of millions of people, it would not feel crowded at all.
At the center was a spacious public area, where various vendors gathered.
Attendees of this conference could sample delicacies from all corners of the Endless Star Sea here.
On either side of the public area was a circular array of company grand hotels, with hundreds of millions of rooms arranged around them like a beehive, creating an awe-inspiring sight.
Upon arriving at the hotel's registration desk, after Lu Jin and Eve presented their identification, the company's service staff immediately became respectful.
"It turns out you are a distinguished S-class guest. Your room has been prepared. Welcome to the Hall of Destiny."
S-class guest?
Looking at the crystal bracelet on his wrist, which represented his personal identity, Lu Jin couldn't help but chuckle softly.
The company truly was a place with clear class distinctions.
Planets were divided into ranks, cities were divided into ranks, and even invited guests were categorized into different tiers.
Lu Jin's and Eve's rooms were not adjacent; Lu Jin was led to a private room.
Pushing open the door and entering the room, Lu Jin looked at the luxurious space before him.
Though merely a hotel room, the company had utilized space-folding technology to expand the internal area several times over.
The interior was also divided into different types of rooms. It must be said that even if visiting guests were dissatisfied with the company, they couldn't find any fault with this.
Upon entering the room, Lu Jin immediately sat on a sofa, crossing his legs.
Yinyue next to him was also somewhat surprised; it was her first time seeing such a lavish room.
But just then, Yinyue suddenly realized that she hadn't been assigned a room.
Could it be... Just as Yinyue was about to let her thoughts wander, a familiar voice came from the doorway again.
"Excuse me, is this Mr. Lu Jin's room?"
"Distinguished Mr. Jiang, the owner of the room is inside. You'd better ask him yourself."
A figure appeared at the doorway, and this figure was none other than Jiang Linfei, whom Lu Jin had previously encountered at the Lunar Starport.
Lu Jin was not surprised to see an acquaintance again, as the Solar Alliance had also participated in this conference in his previous life.
Although the Solar Alliance originated in the Solar System, as more and more Blue Star Humans ventured out of the Solar System,
many Blue Star Humans later had fortuitous encounters and became top-tier Planet Lord.
To prevent being devoured, these Planet Lord chose to join the Solar Alliance.
With mutual support, the Solar Alliance grew increasingly powerful.
Jiang Linfei saw Lu Jin, then glanced around Lu Jin's side. After realizing that Yu Tiancang was not present, his demeanor became a bit more casual.
He walked into the room and sat opposite Lu Jin.
"Long time no see, Mr. Lu Jin."
Previously, Jiang Linfei had regarded Lu Jin with the attitude of seeing a rising star.
But now, Lu Jin's power had grown to the point where Jiang Linfei could no longer view him with his former attitude.
"Indeed, long time no see, Mr. Jiang."
Lu Jin's gaze fell on Jiang Linfei's chest; the former three-star general insignia had become five stars.
Jiang Linfei had become a five-star general, and Lu Jin had become a new star in the Endless Star Sea.
Both their statuses had risen, but their manner of conversation had become much more distant.
"Mr. Lu Jin, since we've met today, I'll be direct."
"Would you like to join the Solar Alliance? As Blue Star Humans, shouldn't we stick together for warmth?"
"Moreover, for this conference, our Solar Alliance has already allied with numerous forces, preparing to contend for one of the thirteen seats."
"If the Solar Alliance secures one of the thirteen seats, your joining the Solar Alliance will undoubtedly bring many benefits."
"After all, our Solar Alliance will not mistreat our Blue Star compatriots."
After hearing these words, Lu Jin looked at Jiang Linfei expressionlessly.
And Jiang Linfei, looking at Lu Jin, found himself momentarily unable to grasp the young man's thoughts.
Before he could speak again, the voices of Eve and Cui Yuxin came from the doorway once more.
"I'm sorry, General Jiang Linfei, Lu Jin's current strength means that a cooperative relationship with your Solar Alliance is the only possibility."
With that, Eve and Cui Yuxin sat down on either side of Lu Jin.
Upon seeing this scene, Jiang Linfei's heart immediately sank.
Mermaid Eve, one of the Seven Pirate Kings?
And Cui Yuxin of the Gem Family?
Both of them stood with Lu Jin, and it seemed Lu Jin was in the leading position!
Jiang Linfei's eyes were filled with shock. What kind of background did Lu Jin possess to make the leaders of two such forces defer to him as the primary figure?
After a brief moment of thought, Jiang Linfei immediately understood that Lu Jin's current background was even more formidable than he had anticipated.
"My apologies, I was indeed presumptuous this time!"
For the Solar Alliance to try and recruit these three forces simultaneously would be too strenuous.
After all, Mermaid Eve alone carried significant weight.
After an apologetic exchange, Jiang Linfei left the room.
And after seeing Jiang Linfei leave, Mermaid Eve could no longer maintain her pretense and directly propped her slender legs on the table.
"Just how many more people do you know, kid?"
"I can understand the Gem Family, but the Solar Alliance is the most complex force in the Star Sea."
"Although I know you're from Blue Star, don't forget, you are now an independent entity."
Lu Jin leaned back, sighing helplessly; he naturally knew this.
Now, with the Star Sea Community of Shared Destiny conference imminent, all major forces were trying to win over their cooperation partners.
Forces like the Solar Alliance naturally wanted as many cooperation partners as possible.
Just as Lu Jin thought no more guests would arrive, a very familiar voice came from the doorway again.
"Hey, this hotel is way too big!"
Lu Jin looked towards the doorway, and the figure of a middle-aged man appeared in his sight.
Indeed, this middle-aged man was the same middle-aged man who had previously sold Lu Jin a compass and information.
Mermaid Eve glanced at the middle-aged man, paused, and then recognized him as well.
"Well, well, we've met quite a few acquaintances today. How did you get in here, fellow?"
"Oh my, both big bosses are here!"
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Chapter 215 Huang Laowu! The Divine Emperor's Coin!
The middle-aged man rubbed his hands and glanced at Lu Jin.
Lu Jin understood what the other party meant and gestured for him to come in.
"It's fine, the more people in the room, the livelier it is."
"Boss, you're truly a good person!"
Having received permission, the middle-aged man walked straight in and plopped down onto the soft sofa.
Once settled, the middle-aged man unceremoniously picked up a bottle of red wine from the table.
He glanced at the brand of the wine, then stealthily looked at Lu Jin.
"This wine isn't cheap, but since it's here, does that mean it's free?"
"Everything in the room is free. If you want to drink it, feel free to."
Before Lu Jin could speak, Mermaid Eve proactively explained to the middle-aged man.
Upon hearing this, the middle-aged man was even more delighted and put the red wine away.
"Something so expensive, and it's free!"
"Once I take it out, I can sell it for a considerable price!"
Hearing this, Eve and Cui Yuxin exchanged glances.
Both tacitly agreed not to expose the middle-aged man's lie.
This was the Hall of Destiny, built by the Interstellar Infinite Company; everyone who could enter here was either rich or noble.
And for the middle-aged man to appear here now, they didn't believe his identity was merely that of a wandering merchant.
Lu Jin naturally knew this, so when the middle-aged man put away the red wine, he proactively asked a question.
"We could say we have a connection, meeting so many times, and I still don't know your name."
Name?
The middle-aged man gave an honest smile and sincerely introduced himself to Lu Jin.
"I'm just a merchant. If Boss doesn't mind, you can call me Old Fifth Huang."
Old Fifth Huang?
Lu Jin committed the name to memory, then he looked at Old Fifth Huang in front of him and introduced himself as well.
Mermaid Eve and Cui Yuxin, who were nearby, naturally introduced themselves too.
And upon hearing everyone's names, Old Fifth Huang looked even more flattered.
"I never expected that all you bosses are prominent figures!"
"Since all you bosses are prominent figures, then you must have a lot of money!"
"Are you interested in visiting my small shop? Information, items, I have everything you could want!"
Hearing this, Cui Yuxin, on the contrary, started to laugh.
It was her first time seeing someone dare to peddle goods on the company headquarters' territory.
Interstellar Infinite Company, that was the largest merchant alliance in the Star Sea.
What couldn't be bought here?
But for the middle-aged man in front of her, Cui Yuxin actually felt some interest.
"So what do you have that you can sell to us?"
At these words, Old Fifth Huang immediately felt his pocket.
Before long, Old Fifth Huang pulled out a coin.
The coin's material looked like brass, emitting a dazzling glow in Old Fifth Huang's hand.
Old Fifth Huang then mysteriously told everyone,
"This coin of mine is not simple. Legend has it that it's a magic treasure bestowed by the Sacred Emperor to a Living Saint."
"Whoever can activate this coin will receive the Sacred Emperor's blessing and become the Sacred Emperor's representative walking the world."
"Are you interested in trying it? Maybe you can activate this coin, become the Sacred Emperor's spokesperson, a Living Saint walking the world!"
After hearing this, Cui Yuxin felt as if she had overestimated the middle-aged man.
As a merchant, he was completely unqualified.
Who would believe such a ridiculous story?
Even Mermaid Eve, after hearing the story, waved her hand dismissively, lacking interest.
How many years had the Sacred Emperor been gone?
How could the relics he left behind be so childish?
Old Fifth Huang finally set his gaze on Lu Jin, looking at him with hopeful eyes.
"Boss, do you want to try? Just 1000 credit points, no, I'll sell it to you for 100 credit points!"
"Even if it doesn't activate, it doesn't matter, just keep it as a souvenir?"
A Sacred Emperor relic for 100 credit points?
Cui Yuxin almost burst out laughing when she heard this.
She had never seen such a casual transaction; even the phantom thieves and swindlers between the stars were more formal than this middle-aged man.
Lu Jin recalled his previous dealings with Old Fifth Huang, and after only a moment's hesitation, he made a decision.
"I'll buy it."
"Thank you for your patronage!"
Lu Jin took the so-called divine emperor coin from Old Fifth Huang's hand.
But holding it, the divine emperor coin remained unchanged; even when Lu Jin injected psionic energy, the divine emperor coin showed no reaction.
Mermaid Eve next to him patted Lu Jin's shoulder and said jokingly, "It's fine, it can still be a souvenir."
Cui Yuxin even shook her head, surprised that Lu Jin would actually buy this so-called divine emperor coin.
However, 100 credit points were an insignificant amount for them.
Lu Jin looked at the divine emperor coin in his hand and smiled somewhat helplessly.
"It seems I have no destiny with the Sacred Emperor."
Old Fifth Huang, sitting opposite, fixed his gaze on the divine emperor coin in Lu Jin's hand, his eyes no longer holding their previous honest look.
Old Fifth Huang glanced at Lu Jin, a slight smile playing on his lips, and he reverted to his previous honest and simple demeanor.
"Time's almost up, I should head back too."
"Thank you for the fine wine, Boss. I'll be going now."
"We'll meet again!"
Before anyone could react, Old Fifth Huang quickly scurried out of the room.
He looked as if he was fleeing in fear of punishment, and Eve and Cui Yuxin next to him sighed helplessly.
They were now very curious as to how this guy had managed to sneak into the Hall of Destiny.
At first, they had thought Old Fifth Huang was truly someone important.
But now, it seemed he was nothing but a con artist!
Lu Jin casually put the divine emperor coin into his pocket without saying anything further.
In his opinion, this was merely an insignificant little interlude.
Next, after confirming that no one else would return to disturb him, Lu Jin began to prepare to discuss with Cui Yuxin how to gain an advantage in this meeting.
And while Lu Jin was preparing, other forces were also preparing.
After the company intentionally released the news, many forces clearly understood that the greatest benefit of this meeting was the thirteen seats position.
Whoever could occupy one of the thirteen seats would gain a voice in the upcoming Star Sea Community of Shared Destiny.
And everyone also clearly understood that in this increasingly chaotic Star Sea, it was time for a super-force to be born.
Just as everyone began to prepare for the meeting, a spaceship appeared near the satellite orbit of Planet Zero.
That's right, it appeared so suddenly.
Like a ghost, it instantly materialized near the planet's satellite orbit.
This immediately made the company's security captain, responsible for planetary defense, feel a tingling sensation on his scalp!