Gao Wu insists on cultivating immortality.

"Insurance fraud, collusion between insiders and outsiders..."

Gao Wu exited the game to consider countermeasures.

Normally, he should have been waiting on the cargo ship for the so-called Black Serpent pirates to board, and then wiped them out in one fell swoop.

It can bring fame and fortune, as well as merit and elevate one's status.

The problem is, he doesn't know the specifics of the pirate crew. Logically speaking, it's unlikely that a powerful Star Master would become a pirate.

The problem is that modern space battleships are very powerful; their powerful main guns can easily blast a cargo ship to pieces...

The other party wasn't trying to kill and steal the goods, but rather to destroy the cargo ship.

Strictly speaking, there was no need to board the ship at all. Of course, the powerful main cannons were expensive and strictly controlled items. Generally speaking, they were unlikely to fall into the hands of pirates.

Pirates who dare to use battleship-class main guns pose too great a threat to all parties and will inevitably be wiped out by the military with all its might.

That made sense, but Gao Wu didn't want to take the risk. It would be too unlucky to be blown to bits by a cannon shot inside a cargo ship.

Reporting is the easiest way to handle things, but such a large business can't be limited to just insurance companies. It also involves freight companies, and even spaceport security personnel.

Feixing City isn't that big, so it shouldn't be too difficult for Zhang Qingyun to gather all the forces together.

His biggest problem is that he is unfamiliar with the area and doesn't know who is reliable and who is not.

Fortunately, this problem is not difficult to solve.

The next day, Zhang Qingyun personally escorted Gao Wu to the spaceport.

The spaceport, suspended in the void, resembles a giant black octopus. Its main body is a semi-transparent, round shell with sixteen tentacles thousands of meters long that can connect to spaceships remotely and guide them into their docking positions.

Gao Wu stood in the passageway of berth number four, and through the huge transparent window, he could see a massive black cargo ship moored outside.

The black cargo ship looked like a huge black whale at first glance, with a round and even somewhat clumsy appearance.

Gao Wu also understood why the ship was called the Blue Whale.

Zhang Qingyun pointed to the cargo ship and introduced it to Gao Wu: "It doesn't look very good on the outside, but the interior space is huge, and it has all kinds of living and entertainment facilities. In fact, it is more comfortable than the imposing warships on the outside."

"This time, the company is providing you with the Mountain-Breaking Star Armor. This trade route is very well-established, and the chances of encountering alien beasts from the stars are extremely low."

"Old Zhang." A tall, middle-aged man walked over and greeted him with a smile. He glanced at Gao Wu, "New here?"

"Tie Lin, let me introduce you. Gao Wu has a mental strength of 180 and is a very powerful Star Master."

Zhang Qingyun said to Gao Wu, "Let me introduce you. This is Mu Tielin, the company's security supervisor, a level 10 Star Master. He's from Qingcheng and is a true expert. He's very experienced; you can work with him."

He then said to Mu Tielin, "Gao Wu is on his first mission and has no experience, so please take good care of him."

Mu Tielin said heartily, "Of course. We're all brothers who eat from the same pot, so if you need anything, just come to me!"

As Mu Tielin spoke, he extended his hand to Gao Wu. Gao Wu shook hands with Mu Tielin and said politely, "Please take good care of me, supervisor."

This man named Mu Tielin had a rugged appearance, a thick short beard, and looked to be in his forties or fifties. He was very mature and had a very forthright manner.

"It's just the two of us, so what's with calling me supervisor? I'm a few years older than you, so just call me Brother Mu."

As Mu Tielin spoke, he suddenly remembered something and pointed at Gao Wu, saying, "Aren't you... you know what?"

"Tianqiang, I used to be a professional gamer." Gao Wu was surprised that this guy also knew Tianqiang.

"Haha, I knew it looked familiar, not bad, not bad..."

Mu Tielin smiled and praised him a few times, showing no contempt what a practical player might have for online gamers.

Zhang Qingyun said a few more platitudes, such as entrusting the security to the two of you this time, and inviting you to have a drink together when you get back, etc.

Gao Wu smiled but remained silent, while Mu Tielin responded with a few words.

The two boarded the cargo ship, where the gravity system kept the ship's gravity consistent with that of the planet, so they felt no discomfort inside.

"This is the star armor we use."

Mu Tielin, familiar with the area, led Gao Wu straight to the cargo ship's security compartment.

The security bay has an open space with eight spaceship parking positions. At this moment, there are only two spaceships.

One is the Mountain-Breaking Star Armor, and the other is the Azure Star Armor. Both are eight meters tall and have simple lines. The one-piece, rounded outer armor makes the Star Armor's slender shape more rounded.

Two swords are slanted into the back of the star armor, and there are two floating crossbows on the back.

Although Gao Wu had never participated in actual combat with Star Armor, as a professional player, he was exceptionally knowledgeable about the performance and appearance of various Star Armor units.

He recognized it at a glance as Qingfeng from the Heavenly Sword series, the top-tier Star Armor among intermediate-level armor.

The built-in floating crossbow can fire electromagnetic projectiles with a maximum attack range of over 100 kilometers.

Stararms can carry a limited number of projectiles, and driving ballistae requires a significant amount of energy. Ranged weapons are generally only used as secondary weapons.

The Star Armor was created for close combat, to maximize the power of metal machinery.

Gao Wu noticed that the Qingfeng Star Armor was very well maintained, with the coating intact.

He asked, "Brother Mu, is this your personal Star Armor?"

"clever."

Mu Tielin gently stroked the outer armor of the Star Armor, saying, "It's my wife!"

"Brother Mu isn't married, is he?" Gao Wu asked.

"What's the point of settling anything? Just pay up when you need something. No woman is as reliable as Star Armor!"

Mu Tielin, with an air of experience, said, "Never get married, just have fun! Xingjia is our eternal love!" Gao Wu chuckled. Mu Tielin might have been played by women in his youth, hence his resentment.

That's normal. If Mu Tielin had relatives, he wouldn't have been able to board the ship on this death journey.

The insurance coverage for a level 10 Star Master is quite substantial. Combined with years of accumulated savings, various insurance policies, and other benefits, all of which can be withdrawn from the account, it amounts to a considerable sum.

Zhang Qingyun has a really good plan.

Gao Wu didn't know Zhang Qingyun's specific plan, let alone what role Mu Tielin played in it.

Perhaps they need a surviving Star Master to increase their persuasiveness.

This kind of plan aims to minimize the number of people involved. Logically, there's no need to deliberately leave one survivor.

Gao Wu originally wanted to board the ship and go directly to the captain, but the captain would never exchange his own ship for insurance. If the ship was lost but the captain was still alive, he would inevitably be subjected to various strict investigations.

To reach the position of captain, one must have connections in various fields and be able to find reliable people to report.

Now, Gao Wu felt that Mu Tielin was also very reliable. This wasn't just a simple intuition, but a feeling he had gained through the Qilin Divine Hero Mantra.

The Qilin Divine Hero Mantra cannot distinguish between good and bad people, but it can determine the other person's true attitude towards him.

No matter how cheerful Zhang Qingyun's smile was, it concealed a murderous intent. Mu Tielin, on the other hand, smiled heartily, but was full of goodwill towards him.

The difference between the two is very obvious, and Gao Wu can easily make a judgment.

If Mu Tielin were aware of the conspiracy and was involved, then he could not possibly have any goodwill towards him.

It's easy for a person to fake their emotions, but it's impossible to fake their true feelings.

Gao Wu asked, "Brother Mu, do you know the captain?"

"I know her, Li Jinmei, an old woman, with a bad temper and a strict personality, and her mental strength is also 200."

Mu Tielin couldn't help but scoff at the mention of Li Jinmei, "Don't let her age fool you; she's still got some charm. Take my advice, stay away from her."

"Brother Mu has suffered a loss before?" Gao Wu asked curiously.

"Hey," Mu Tielin grinned, about to boast a bit, but then thought better of it. He coughed and said, "Anyway, you can trust me. I won't cheat you."

Mu Tielin then reminded Gao Wu: "This is your first time on a ship, so there are some taboos you may not know."

"Once the spacecraft enters subspace, it is essential to enter the sealed cabin. No matter what the most urgent matter is, do not leave the sealed cabin."

"Oh, why?"

“Powerful life forms roam freely in the subspace, and our life magnetic field can easily attract these powerful beings.”

"Many people refer to warp life as gods, and some even like to worship these gods. Even the most fanatical believers would never make contact with so-called gods in the warp. They would surely die!"

Knowledge about the subspace is strictly forbidden and completely kept from ordinary people. Knowing it would be useless to them and could even lead to disaster out of curiosity.

Gao Wu's heart skipped a beat. The so-called subspace might really be a high-energy world where evil gods reside.

Just like the otherworldly demons in his world, the demons don't actually stay in otherworlds, but in a divine kingdom with a higher energy level.

A divine kingdom cannot arise out of thin air. According to Lao Qin, a divine kingdom is also built on a special spatial level.

As for more specific details, Lao Qin didn't say much.

Subspace, divine realm, otherworld are all just general terms used to summarize the situation, and they all come from a human perspective.

Perhaps all three are essentially the same.

These questions are too complex and profound; even a level ten Star Master like Mu Tielin certainly couldn't understand them.

Gao Wu got down to business: "Brother Mu, there's something important. Could you please invite the captain over? Or should we go see her?"

"?" Mu Tielin looked puzzled.

He had a good impression of Gao Wu, finding him to be cheerful, generous, and tactful in his speech and actions. But why did he want to see Li Jinmei so soon after boarding the ship?
"It's a major event! A matter of life and death for us..."

Gao Wu understood Mu Tielin's doubts and briefly explained Zhang Qingyun's plan.

Mu Tielin was initially just a little confused, but as he listened, his expression gradually changed. He looked intently at Gao Wu and said, "Such a serious matter cannot be spoken carelessly!"

"One look at the goods and I'll know. If they're going to destroy the goods, they'll definitely substitute inferior ones," Gao Wu said confidently.

"it is good."

Mu Tielin was not authorized to inspect the goods, so he immediately contacted Li Jinmei.

Li Jinmei arrived in less than ten minutes. This woman had long eyebrows, deep-set eyes, and a high nose. She had a heroic and capable air about her, yet she also possessed a feminine grace.

She was tall and slender, dressed in a dark blue captain's uniform. She exuded the authority of a captain just by standing there.

After hearing Mu Tielin's explanation, Li Jinmei raised her eyebrows and gave Gao Wu a deep look.

This is truly shocking, but Gao Wu's plan is also very logical and well-structured.

Besides, the warehouse is full of fresh fruit and meat, so there's nothing wrong with letting Gao Wu and the others take a look.

Li Jinmei immediately took Mu Tielin and Gao Wu to the cargo warehouse. Gao Wu was not familiar with these things, so Li Jinmei and Mu Tielin checked it briefly and immediately determined that the cargo on the ship was very different from what was recorded on the manifest.

The inspection of goods is handled by dedicated personnel from the spaceport. Upon arrival at the destination, the spaceport personnel also inspect and accept the goods according to the manifest.

Cargo ships are only responsible for transportation; they don't concern themselves with anything else.

If the goods don't match, the value difference could be at least tenfold... Once they arrive at the destination, the inspectors definitely won't accept them.

Li Jinmei and Mu Tielin both had grim faces, so what Gao Wu said was actually true! If Gao Wu hadn't suddenly appeared, they would have been buried with this cargo ship!
The two looked at Gao Wu again, both with the same question in their minds: how did Gao Wu know about such a sinister plot? (End of Chapter)