Swallowing the Stars: 100x Return for Teaching Apprentices

Chapter 87 Intelligence
On Leiyuan Star, in a relatively spacious hall of the Survival Fortress.

After the gathering, most of the Lei Yuan Star Clan members dispersed temporarily, leaving only Qi Yuan, Bu Chen, Cang Fan, and a few others gathered here.

A moment later, several ninth-tier stellar warriors from the Eternal Branch escorted more than ten people whose energy had been sealed by special equipment into the hall.

"Bang." "Bang." "Bang."
Under the energy pressure of the stellar-level warriors in charge of escorting them, more than ten prisoners instantly knelt on the ground.

"My lord, the person has been brought here," the leading ninth-tier stellar warrior reported to Bu Chen.

"Okay, you go down first."

Bu Chen waved his hand slightly.

After the stellar-level warriors left, he looked at Qi Yuan.

"Director Qi, these are the main participants in the slave organization's invasion of Leiyuan Star and the planning of the 'Gu Breeding Project.' I relayed Lord Soya's orders to them, and the leader of the slave organization handed over these people without hesitation."

"As for how to deal with these people, Director Qi can decide for himself."

"Thank you for your trouble, Brother Bu Chen." Qi Yuan smiled gratefully at Bu Chen.

But when he turned to look at the group of people kneeling below, the smile on his face visibly faded quickly.

Among the dozen or so people, most were at the seventh or eighth level of the Stellar Realm, and there were also a few at the fourth or fifth level.

Not to mention Qi Yuan now, even Yuan Mu, who has already raised his realm to the ninth level of the Stellar level, could easily wipe out this group of people all by himself.

However, it is precisely these people, who seem insignificant now, who are the original source of all the misery that has led to the current state of Leiyuan Star!
"My lord, my lord, please wait a moment, I have something to say, I have something to say!"

Before Qi Yuan could speak, a thin, middle-aged man with four arms shouted loudly from among the dozen or so people kneeling.

Qi Yuan glanced at the tall, thin man, his coldness in his eyes undisguised.

Within the fragmented memories of the original owner, this thin, tall middle-aged man was one of the first members of the slave-hunting team to arrive on Leiyuan Star!

"What do you have to say?" Qi Yuan asked coldly.

"My lord, my lord"

The tall, thin man hurriedly said, "Sir, I know we have caused great harm to your people, but, but all our actions are within the bounds of imperial law. However, we are still willing to compensate you for your losses! Our leader said that as long as you let us go, he is willing to pay you 200 billion Eternal Coins in compensation."

"Sir, we're just errand boys following orders, please spare us!"

Upon hearing his words, the group of slave organization members kneeling beside him also joined in the shouting.

"Yes, sir, please spare us!"

"Please, sir, I'm willing to offer all my possessions, please spare my life!"

"Spare my life."

Is that all you wanted to say?

Seeing the group of people bowing and begging for mercy, Qi Yuan's gaze grew increasingly cold.

"200 billion Eternal Coins? Spare my life? Hmph, when billions of Thunder Origin Star people begged you for mercy, did you ever think of letting them go? I'll give you 200 billion Cosmic Coins, can you bring my dead people back to life!"

"Humph!"

Without giving them another chance to speak, he waved his hand, and instantly engulfed the dozen or so members of the slave organization with leaping purple lightning arcs.

"Ah, big!"

Those slave organization members still wanted to beg for mercy, but as soon as they opened their mouths, a large number of twisted electric snakes poured into them!
"Chi chi chi~~~"

A violent burst of lightning energy erupted, and almost instantly, the culprits who had caused endless pain and hatred to Thunder Origin Star were completely engulfed by the raging lightning.

When all the lightning dissipated, there was no trace left in the entire hall of those people who had ever existed!

However, Qi Yuan did not feel that things should end there after he had done all this.

"Brother Bu Chen."

He looked at Bu Chen beside him and said, "Could you do me another favor?"

Upon hearing this, Bu Chen immediately smiled and said, "Director Qi, please feel free to ask. I will do my best to help you if it's within my power!"

Qi Yuan smiled gratefully, then said, "Brother Bu Chen, could you help me contact the intelligence department of the Eternal Branch? I'd like to find out some information."

"this."

Bu Chen's expression became somewhat hesitant. "Director Qi, it's not that I don't want to help you, but the branch's intelligence department has always been directly under the control of Lady Soya. If you want their help, you'd better talk to Lady Soya about it."

"Oh, I see," Qi Yuan nodded with a smile. "I understand now. Thank you for informing me, Brother Bu Chen!"

Although Qi Yuan's return to the Eternal Starfield was not entirely satisfactory, in the end, Lei Yuan Star and Cang Fan and other members of their clansmen who had suffered on Lei Bao Star were finally freed from their confinement.

Those who have passed away cannot be brought back, and those who are still alive, though still saddened and lost, must muster their spirits to rebuild their homes.

With the survival fortresses established by the people of the Eternal Branch, the survival of the Thunder Origin Star People is not a concern for the moment.

However, in order to restore the former prosperity, the reconstruction of various cities and facilities must also be carried out simultaneously.

However, this matter is not difficult.

As one of the five behemoth powers of the human race, Virtual Universe Corporation practically controls the economy and lifeline of the entire human territory. For example, the Eternal Branch's Commerce Department directly or indirectly controls a large number of professional development and construction companies like the Samonka team.

With Bu Chen, a ninth-level domain lord, speaking up for them, a large number of infrastructure companies and teams responsible for related business immediately moved into Leiyuan Star.

After Qi Yuan poured a lot of money into it, a transformation and reconstruction project on a scale no less than that of Hongye Star was quickly launched on Leiyuan Star.

As Lei Yuan Star gradually entered a period of bustling activity, Qi Yuan quickly separated a wisp of his consciousness and entered the virtual universe.

Virtual universe, eternal island killing field.

In the highest-level meditation room in the killing field, Qi Yuan saw Lady Soya, who looked like a short-haired girl, once again.

However, Lady Soya's mood didn't seem to be very good at the moment.

"Hmph, aren't you one of Xing Zhan's men now? Go find him if you need anything, what are you doing here!"

Hearing the resentful tone of Lady Soya, Qi Yuan looked slightly embarrassed.

When he decided to join Virtual Universe Company, considering that his territory was located in the Blue Bay Star Region, he chose to join the Blue Bay Star Region branch where Xing Zhan was located for the sake of some future plans.

This choice naturally infuriated Lady Sonja.

I discovered this genius myself, but when I tried to invite him to become a member of the company, I failed and didn't get a lot of points as a reward.

Now even their people have fallen into someone else's hands. Who wouldn't be furious!

"Ahem, Master Sonja."

Qi Yuan pondered for a moment, then tentatively said, "Of course I can't let you help me for nothing. If you can help me put in a good word, I'm willing to give you a Primal Crystal as a reward."

"Origin Crystal!"

Lady Soya, who had seemed angry, indeed showed interest upon hearing this.

As a powerful and immortal deity who has lived for a long enough time, she naturally knows what the Origin Crystal is.

The Origin Crystal contains a unique aura that is extremely close to the origin of the universe. After absorption, it can make an ordinary cultivator's perception of the laws of origin soar to a level that is almost comparable to that of an ordinary world lord for a certain period of time.

Ordinary cultivators whose cultivation level is below the Realm Lord level are very likely to successfully capture the fluctuations of the Original Laws during this period of heightened perception after using the Origin Crystal, thus stepping into the threshold of the Laws in one fell swoop.

However, the Origin Crystal is mainly attractive to people below the Realm Lord level, so the price is not outrageously expensive.

At least for an immortal deity like Soya, who wields authority over a branch, a purchase price of more than two Chaos Yuan is nothing more than a drop in the ocean.

However, although the price is not high, the rarity of Origin Crystals lies in their extremely limited quantity.

Only in some extremely unique cosmic realms is it possible for a small number of primordial crystals to be occasionally generated.

Moreover, they are immediately sold out as soon as they appear.

Soya naturally doesn't need Origin Crystals, but she can give them to her subordinates.

For example, bestowing the Origin Crystal upon a first- or second-level elite at the stellar level could very well create a top-tier elite genius who has crossed the threshold of the laws!
Each top-tier elite represents a substantial points reward!

If this elite could work even harder and successfully be absorbed into the post-apocalyptic secret realm, the reward would be even more generous!

"Heh, you've got something good in there?"

Soya looked at Qi Yuan with some disbelief.

"Of course I wouldn't dare to deceive Lord Soya."

Qi Yuan replied with a smile, "When I attended the Lanting Auction last time, there happened to be Origin Crystals available. I emptied my savings to buy one. I originally intended to keep it for my disciple, but if Lady Soya is willing to help, I am willing to offer it to you."

"The Lanting Auction? That makes sense. Last time you contributed a secret technique and received 10 Chaos Units as a reward, which is just enough to meet the entry requirements for the Lanting Auction."

Lady Soya's jewel-like green pupils shifted slightly before settling down.

"The branch's intelligence department also needs to collect various information from the star systems under its jurisdiction, so providing you with some convenience is nothing."

"How about this, I won't take your Origin Crystal for free. I'll pay double the price you paid at the auction to buy it from you. Or..."

Soya suddenly smiled at Qi Yuan, revealing her teeth, "Didn't you originally plan to use the Origin Crystals you auctioned off for your disciple? Then just let him use them. But your disciple will have to join our Eternal Empire branch."

"Oh, and they have to be internal members!"

"Sir, you are truly generous."

Qi Yuan quickly offered a compliment, "However, joining the Eternal Branch is out of the question. I'll just send you that Origin Crystal directly. You don't need to pay double the price; just buy it at the original price."

"You've got some conscience this time, at least you brought out something as valuable as Origin Crystals."

Soya nodded with great satisfaction. "Alright, I'll talk to the intelligence department later and give you an account. You can contact him then."

Qi Yuan's eyes lit up immediately upon hearing this: "Thank you, Lady Soya!"

With its virtual universe network that covers almost the entire primordial universe, Virtual Universe Corporation can definitely be considered one of the most powerful forces in the entire primordial universe in terms of intelligence capabilities!

Even if the Eternal Division's intelligence department is just an insignificant branch within the Virtual Universe Corporation's vast intelligence network, its capabilities are beyond doubt.

In just three days, detailed intelligence about a large slave organization in the Eternal Starfield and the world-lord-level family 'Ortega Family' was gathered in Qi Yuan's hands.

After sorting through this large amount of intelligence, Qi Yuan's plan became even more resolute.
(End of this chapter)