Chapter 137: Want To Cooperate
“By the way, I had people search in the Empire ore, and there are many spirit stones here too. When the time comes, I’ll send someone to transport them over, and you can take them back together.” Xiu suddenly said.
He knew An’an liked spirit stones, and cultivation also required spirit stones. As soon as he rendezvoused with Lake, he arranged for people to find spirit stones. He had originally planned to send those spirit stones to H11 Star.
“Spirit stones!” Shi An’an’s eyes lit up. “Great, I’ll transfer star coins to you!”
Hearing this, Xiu felt very uncomfortable inside. “No star coins. These are my gift to you.”
“No way!” Shi An’an immediately refused.
“Spirit stones are too precious. I must pay with star coins, otherwise I can’t accept them!”
Actually, when Shi An’an said this, she felt a bit guilty inside.
Because she was hiding a secret.
After the final healing session for Xiu back then, she discovered that Xiu’s body had undergone a huge change. He could cultivate, and he even had a heavenly spiritual root!
At the time, because she had just discovered Xiu’s identity, she didn’t say it out loud.
Now…, she didn’t know how to say it out loud.
Moreover, these spirit stones would also help Xiu if he could cultivate.
For a moment, Shi An’an was in a dilemma. She didn’t know how to bring up this matter.
Xiu keenly noticed something off about Shi An’an. “What’s wrong?”
Shi An’an felt a bit ashamed. “These spirit stones—I must pay star coins to buy them, otherwise I won’t accept them.”
Xiu smiled helplessly. “Alright then, give me one hundred million star coins.”
“Okay!” Hearing this, Shi An’an decisively transferred star coins to Xiu.
“Uh…, your optical computer number…”
Xiu immediately displayed his optical computer number. The two added each other as friends, and Shi An’an directly transferred him one hundred million star coins.
Having earned the money, Shi An’an felt a little better inside.
“Once the starship is arranged, whenever you want to leave, just tell me. I’ll find someone to send you off then.”
“Okay, thank you, Xiu.”
“You’re welcome. You rest first. I’ll head out.”
“Mm.”
Xiu left Shi An’an’s lounge and turned to walk to Shi Anfeng’s lounge.
Shi Anfeng was currently on a call with Father and Uncle, discussing matters of the Federation’s First Legion. Hearing the knock, he ended the call, opened the door, and saw Xiu standing there.
Shi Anfeng wasn’t surprised. He had long guessed that this person would definitely come to see him.
“I went to check that black hole. An’an said you came from the Federation’s Edge Star. I suspect those star beasts came out of these black holes…”
Seeing Shi Anfeng, Xiu straightforwardly shared his thoughts.
“I’ll find a way to destroy these black holes.”
Shi Anfeng raised an eyebrow. “What do you think caused these black holes? You’re rushing to destroy them without even knowing what they are?”
Xiu pulled up information on the void beast and projected it in front of them.
“Void beast?” Shock flashed in Shi Anfeng’s eyes. He frowned as he looked at the data.
After reading it, Shi Anfeng’s expression grew serious. “So, you think those black holes were created by this void beast?”
“Yes. Besides it, I can’t think of anything else.” Xiu expressionlessly turned off the projection.
“Before we left that star beast nest, we heard a roar…”
Shi Anfeng recalled. “And earlier, when those star beasts captured us, we also heard a roar…”
Thinking back now, that roar might have been the void beast.
“After so many years, that void beast now must be hundreds of years old!!!”
“Possibly.” Xiu wasn’t certain, but according to what An’an said, if that star beast was extremely powerful, it might really be old enough to be alive and still able to control other star beasts.
Shi Anfeng looked at Xiu and sat down. “You’re telling me all this—what do you mean? You should know that I’m a dead man in the Federation now. Telling me this, I can’t help you with anything.”
Xiu also stared at Shi Anfeng. “I believe with Commander Shi’s abilities, he’ll definitely handle these small matters.”
“Tch, you think too highly of me.” Shi Anfeng shook his head.
“I want to cooperate with the Federation.”
“?” Shi Anfeng looked at Xiu in surprise. “What?”
“The Empire and the Federation cooperate to find all the black holes, destroy them, and eliminate that void beast!”
Hearing this, Shi Anfeng fell silent, quietly looking at this little Highness of the Imperial Royalty, the man revered by Empire People as the “God of War.”
Xiu sat steadily, letting Shi Anfeng size him up.
The lounge was quiet for a few minutes. Appreciation flashed in Shi Anfeng’s eyes as he spoke. “You know that getting the Empire and Federation to cooperate might be very difficult.
I don’t know if the Empire has any opposition, but the Federation has plenty.”
Xiu confidently looked at Shi Anfeng. “Don’t worry about the Empire side. I’ll convince my King. As long as my King agrees, everyone will agree.”
“………” This damn power—how could it make someone a bit envious!
Thinking of the Federation folks who fought endlessly all day, Shi Anfeng suddenly felt a bit ashamed and embarrassed. What a disgraceful feeling.
“Cough. The Federation side might need to resolve internal matters first before I can give you an answer.”
Xiu nodded understandingly. “Indeed, you do need to settle the infighting first.”
Shi Anfeng: “………” His face was utterly shameless!
Xiu stood up. “If there’s anything you need help with later, contact me directly. I’m ready to provide assistance anytime.”
“Okay, thank you.” Shi Anfeng felt a bit relieved inside.
“An’an asked to arrange a starship. I’ve already sent people to prepare it. When you’re ready to leave, tell me, and I’ll send someone to escort you.”
“Alright.”
Xiu nodded and was about to leave.
Shi Anfeng called out to him. “Wait a moment.”
Xiu turned back puzzled. “Is there something?”
“That…” Shi Anfeng stared intently at Xiu’s face. “My younger sister is still young—very young in age! I hope she considers other things only after she grows up!!!”
Xiu: “………Okay.”
Watching Xiu leave without looking back, Shi Anfeng finally felt the joy of winning a round.
“Cough, Your Highness is back.” Sail saw Your Highness returning from afar and hurriedly reminded the others.
Nov glanced over. “Oh no, why does Your Highness’s face look a bit dark?”
“Ah? Then we’re done for!”
Hearing that Your Highness’s expression was bad, everyone immediately returned to their positions, pretending to be very busy, afraid of being caught by Your Highness.
Xiu’s face was grim as he walked to the center of the guard team. He scanned around and coldly called out, “Look at me.”
The others, not understanding, quickly turned to look.
Xiu looked at everyone and coldly asked, “Do I look old?”
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Though they didn’t understand what Your Highness meant, who couldn’t flatter?
Nov was the first to catch on and inwardly snickered. With a serious face, he said, “How could that be, Your Highness? You’re number one on the Empire’s top ten handsome men list! Whoever says you’re old, watch out—they’ll be swarmed by all the Empire’s women!”
