Star Iron: I, who forged my own armor by hand, ascended to the cycle of reincarnation.

It seems that the amount of time children spend playing during the White Dew season needs to be further controlled.

The moment the title of "Dragon Lord of Wisdom" was mentioned, the company employees, who knew little about Bai Lu, instantly felt as if they were facing a formidable enemy, cold sweat pouring down their backs.

"That little girl is the Dragon Lord of the Luofu Immortal Ship? Why would the Vidyadhara Dragon Lord come to a place like this? Aren't they forbidden from leaving their respective immortal ships?"

"How would I know? I'm not like Director Toppa who can recognize someone's identity at a glance, and I don't know as much as you do."

"Even Director Toppa couldn't defeat the Vidyadhara Dragon Lord, right?"

"You seem to be spouting nonsense. Apart from the generals, the Dragon Lord is generally the most powerful on the Immortal Ship. Our Director is just one of the ten Stone Hearts, not an Envoy. How could we possibly defeat him?"

Hearing the murmurs behind him, the smile on the leader's face seemed to turn somewhat sinister. He immediately slapped each of the people talking, signaling them to shut up.

Topa's complexion improved considerably after that.

Dan Heng turned his head slightly; he didn't want to participate in or listen to this discussion.

"Hmph! Now you know how powerful I am!"

Bai Lu, who had been smug for less than two seconds, was dragged behind her by the collar by Dan Heng before she could finish her sentence.

Chen Jie turned and nodded to Dan Heng before looking at Topa, "I'm sorry, the child is still young, please don't take it to heart."

"How could that be? Such a cute child, I like him more than anything. But our business isn't gossip. As for small talk, let's start after I finish work."

"Mr. Chen Jie, I formally invite you to cooperate with our company. I wonder if our company has the honor?"

Upon hearing this, March 7th clenched his fists and gasped repeatedly.

"Poaching employees is considered a job? Seriously?!"

Chapter 168 Contract

"Of course, the company will always lack geniuses like Mr. Chen Jie, and I also know something about him."

"For example, although he grew up on the Blue Star, his talent and abilities are no less than those of Lady Black Tower from the Genius Club."

To answer March 7's question with a calm smile, Topa responded.

"Therefore, inviting someone as talented as Mr. Chen Jie is a priority that supersedes any ongoing mission we may be undertaking."

March 7th scratched his face. How to put it? Is the company really that short of talent? Surely not? Dust Tribulation had previously said that the company's technology was top-notch even globally.

Dust Tribulation calmly uttered three words.

"I reject"

Topa paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "Mr. Chenjie, there's really no need to rush into a decision. However, I'm still very curious why you refused so decisively."

"Our company can provide you with more convenience and opportunities to interact with other geniuses. We also collaborate with more than one member of a genius club."

"Or perhaps, Mr. Chen Jie has some kind of misunderstanding about our company?"

Faced with Toppa's offer of an olive branch, the temptation of resources, and his final explanation, Dustfall's face instead revealed a hint of disdain.

"I don't need to engage in academic discussions with others; I do my own research."

"I have no misunderstandings about the company. I acknowledge that your company is very powerful, but I don't want to go into detail about everything you've done."

"Miss Topa, there's no need to say these things aloud. We're both smart enough to just leave it at that."

Upon hearing this, Topa's smile slowly faded, replaced by a troubled expression.

"It seems that some things done by other departments have left a very bad stereotype about Mr. Chen Jie."

"But this has nothing to do with our investment department. I hope Mr. Chenjie can understand that."

Dust Tribulation did not answer, but instead smiled meaningfully.

"Miss Topa, have you ever heard the saying, 'Heaven sees what man does'?"

Topa paused for a moment upon hearing this, "Who? The Star God? Or perhaps, Mr. Dust Calamity, it's yourself?"

Dust Calamity shook his head indifferently, "I don't know, but I'm willing to believe that statement."

A sense of unease crept into Toppa's heart. Being targeted by someone like this was definitely a bad thing.

It seems that winning them over is not an option. I need to report the situation to Diamond; at the very least, they need to remove our investment department from the picture, so we don't become enemies with Dustfall.

Those mysterious and unpredictable armors—who knows if they can even be mass-produced? If they can, and the other side really clashes with the company, wouldn't that trigger another global crisis?

Dan Heng's gaze deepened from behind.

Sure enough, the armor that Chen Jie made, the dragon transformation in Lin Yuan Realm, and Huan Long's words—did Chen Jie want to become a Star God?

Jingyuan should have guessed these things before I did, but I couldn't see him show any unusual reaction. What kind of wicked scheme are these two up to now?

After a brief silence, Toppa spoke, "This is the contract and other details I drafted when I first arrived in Beloborg. I would like to trouble Guardian Jepard to take this to the High Warden first."

"Next, I will go with Mr. Schwarz to examine those items that can lower interest rates or even reduce the principal."

"During this time, the Grand Guardian can reflect on this draft contract and consider our company's stance. This will also facilitate a satisfactory conclusion to the negotiations after I understand what Swallow said."

Jepard, who had been carrying a silver briefcase the whole time, slowly stepped forward and took the contract from Toppa.

"Belloberg will not shirk his responsibilities. I will deliver this contract to the High Guardian as quickly as possible."

Only then did Topa smile, "Then I'll have to trouble the guard."

"The following matters involve company assets and are not suitable for disclosure to outsiders before confirmation. We ask for the understanding of everyone at Star Train."

"And remember this, you are not allowed to cause trouble for me, and you are not allowed to act superior to me, understand?"

The squad leader immediately stood up and loudly replied, "Understood! Director Toppa!"

Toppa nodded in satisfaction and left the large mining area with Schwarz, while March 7th looked on with curiosity after hearing what had happened.

"Is this what the company is like? We can't even look at it until they've finished looking at it? It's reasonable, isn't it?"

Chen Jie sighed softly, "March, since you also know it's reasonable, then there's no need for this. I most likely know what the thing is."

"Remember the Automaton Grizzly Type? Look around the company, aren't there any mechs that look similar to that?"

These words not only caught the attention of March 7th, but even the Silvermane Guards realized what was happening. Jepard, carrying the box and contract, quickly stepped forward.

"Mr. Dust Calamity, are you saying that the aid that the Interstellar Peace Corporation provided to Yalilo-VI back then was the automatons?"

"I can't rule out that possibility. I'm just saying this because I think it's very likely. As for the specifics, we can ask Swaro about it later."

"The most urgent task right now is to give this contract to Bronya, isn't it?"

Jepard nodded solemnly, then turned to look at the Silvermane Iron Guards who were fully equipped and awaiting orders.

"You all spread out in the lower city and keep a close eye on the employees of these companies. We absolutely cannot allow them to clash with the people of the lower city again; this is our responsibility."

"understand!"

Watching the Silvermane Iron Guards disperse in an orderly fashion, heading towards various parts of the Lower City, especially the Great Mining Area, which was arguably the most important area in the Lower City and where the largest number of Silvermane Iron Guards were stationed.

The train crew and Jepard returned to the Upper Town's administrative district with their belongings.

"You're back? How's the situation in the lower city?"

Seeing everyone return with Jepard, Bronya immediately stopped talking to the other officials and went to greet them.

"Through discussions with Ms. Topa, the situation in the lower city has been brought under control. This is a contract drafted by Ms. Topa for your review in preparation for future negotiations."

Bronya paused for a moment, then took the contract from Jepard and carefully examined it word by word, her brow furrowing deeper with each reading.

Bronya's increasingly grim expression gripped everyone's hearts.

"If I'm not mistaken, this contract basically states that Belloberg will be completely handed over to the company for unified management, right?"

Bronya suddenly looked up, her expression extremely unpleasant, and gave a slight nod to Chen Jie.

"That's right. Although it's not explicitly stated in the company's contract, the meaning is indeed as Mr. Chen Jie said."

March 7th stared wide-eyed in disbelief; this was something she had never imagined.

"Huh? Doesn't that mean selling your home planet directly to the company?"

Chapter 169 Domestication

"This is going too far! No wonder Chen Jie hates the company so much, there's a reason for it!"

Chen Jie turned his head and glanced at the complaining March 7th, then chuckled softly.

"This is one of the company's common tactics. Take Topa, whom we just met, as an example. Her home planet was also on the verge of destruction due to some events."

"Ultimately, thanks to the company's arrival, her home planet was saved, and she naturally joined the company, eventually becoming the [Demander for the Jade] of the Stoneheart Ten, and her name changed to Topa."

"It was precisely because her hometown survived in this way that the contract she offered to Belloberg was basically drafted based on the situation in her hometown, because it gave her empathy."

Upon hearing this, not only the others, but even Dan Heng stared wide-eyed in disbelief, while Xing, who was playing with a baseball bat nearby, almost dropped it.

"Seriously? This contract actually came about after empathy was established?"

"Otherwise what? The company has coercive debt collection methods. What makes you think it can become the world's largest economy? It's the same principle as the Immortal Boat Alliance."

"That means you need to have a strong enough fist to climb higher and become stronger."

Dust Tribulation continued to steadily release negative information about the company, and March 7th was gripped by a wave of self-doubt.

"I had dealt with people from the company before, and at the time I thought the company was alright."

You think the company is alright? Has this kid misunderstood something?

"Who deals with the company, you, Himeko, or Mr. Walter? To put it bluntly, does the train owe the company any money?"

"Furthermore, March, aren't you underestimating those nameless passengers who disembarked on the train? That represents an inexplicable and unpredictable network of connections."

"After all, the Star God Aha of [Joy] was once a passenger on the train. Who knows if there are any other remarkable figures who were once nameless passengers on the Star Train?"

"Did I hear something strange?" March 7th turned to look at Xing in confusion, and Xing nodded in agreement as expected.

"That's right, Dust Calamity refers to me, Galaxy Baseball Man!"

March 7th's expression froze, his lips twitching uncontrollably. "Trying to be awkward, huh?"

"Anyway, if the Star Train and the company clash, believe me, the Star God Aha of [Joy] will definitely be the first to arrive; there won't be any surprises."

"However, now is not the time to discuss this situation."

At this point, Chen Jie stopped the conversation, casually taking the contract from Bronya's hand and looking at it, but before he could even finish reading two pages, his brows furrowed deeply.