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A first-class space battleship like Ronan's Darkstar would only cost a little over 100 million.

This is why Rocket Raccoon's eyes lit up when he saw Star-Lord's bounty of 40,000—before hanging out with Star-Lord, Rocket Raccoon and Groot were actually quite poor.

At the time, Star-Lord was just an unknown nobody, and theoretically he didn't deserve a bounty of 40,000... That bounty was issued by Yondu, and the person had to be alive.

Now, Josie has sold twenty-three different species to the collectors, which amount to twenty-three billion.

That's enough for the Kree Empire to build a main fleet.

In the movie, the collector offered only four billion for the Power Stone.

However, Josie didn't expect the collector to agree to the price. After all, in business, it's normal to ask for an exorbitant price and then negotiate on the spot.

To Josie's surprise, the Collector merely frowned slightly before nodding in agreement to his offer.

“The price is a bit high, but it’s acceptable. Consider it making friends with Mr. Kahn. If you have any good items in the future, please take care of me!” The collector rarely extended his hand and said to Josie.

Generally speaking, this cosmic elder does not have the habit of shaking hands with people, especially men.

However, he was an exception for Josh.

"Of course!" Josie was very surprised by the collector's generosity, but after regaining her senses, she immediately agreed. Who the hell would complain about having too much money?

Two billion star coins is enough for him to build a large cosmic conglomerate.

It can only be said that the wealth accumulated by the Collector, an ancient monster who has lived for billions of years, is truly unfathomable.

In comparison, Josie is still too young.

He thought he had seen a lot of money and possessed wealth from several worlds.

However, the Collectors were utterly defeated.

But... what if I suddenly feel like robbing this guy in front of me?

"By the way, that duck outside, I wonder if Lord Tivan would be willing to part with it!" Of course, robbing the Collector was very tempting, but Josie only thought about it. Who knew what tricks that old man might have up his sleeve? Josie didn't want to get into trouble. However, he hadn't forgotten about Howard the Duck outside.

"That duck? You can take it!" Clearly, the collector didn't value Howard the Duck as a "collection," and agreed almost without thinking when Josie mentioned it.

"By the way, do you want cash or Interstellar Bank Alliance credits?" Tivan asked as he walked to his desk.

The Interstellar Banking Alliance is a financial institution formed by the top banks of multiple civilizations in the universe, with the Imperial Bank of the Shi'ar Empire at its core.

Its credit points are also accepted in most civilizations and regions of the universe, similar in status to the US dollar on Earth.

Of course, not all star systems can be circulated.

In comparison, Starcoin Cash definitely has a wider circulation.

For example, transactions on the black market are rarely conducted using credits because it's easy to leave clues.

“Credits will do!” However, Josie didn’t want cash. He was going to start a business in the universe and couldn’t avoid dealing with the Interstellar Banking Alliance, so credits were more suitable.

“No problem!” Tivan nodded and prepared to pay.

However, just as the two parties were exchanging goods, another maid of the Collector rushed in.

"Olina, I think I need a proper explanation!" The Collector said coldly, looking at the maid's flustered state.

"Please forgive my offense, great master, but some guests have come and wish to see you!" Realizing her mistake, the maid hurriedly knelt down and said.

"Oh? What kind of guest has made you so flustered?" the Collector asked, raising an eyebrow.

“It is Prince Loki, the second prince from Asgard!” the maid said respectfully.

"It's him?" Upon hearing this name, not only was the collector somewhat surprised, but Josie, who was standing next to him, was also extremely astonished.

Although he knew he would have to deal with Asgard sooner or later, apart from Odin whom he had only glimpsed from afar last time, Josie never expected that the first Asgardian he would encounter would be Loki.

Fate is truly a wondrous thing!

"What is he doing here?" the collector asked.

“Lord Loki said he has some special goods to sell to the master!” the maid replied in detail.

"Please let him in!" The Collector nodded. Today certainly seemed to be a good day. First, they had received so many strange creatures, and now the Second Prince of Asgard had come to visit. He wondered what surprises he might bring.

The maid, having received the Collector's orders, immediately withdrew to greet Loki.

“Speaking of which, this Loki has some connection with your Earth…” the Collector said to Josie.

“Of course I understand. After all, Earth is nominally still Asgard’s territory!” Josie replied with a smile.

“But nobody takes it seriously, right?” the collector said casually.

“That’s not necessarily true!” Josie said with a strange smile.

Take, for example, the person who just came in right now.

"What do you mean 'not necessarily'? Tell me about it." As he spoke, a young man dressed in a gorgeous leather suit, wearing a stag antler helmet, and with a faint, wicked smile on his lips, walked in, led by a maid.

It's not Tom Hiddleston... oh, and if it's not Loki, then who is it?

"Oh, Your Highness, Prince of Asgard, it is a great honor!" Upon Loki's arrival, the Collector spread his arms and gave an exaggerated bow.

Tsk, looks like I'm not prestigious enough. The Collector didn't give me such a grand gesture earlier.

Seeing this, Josie couldn't help but think to herself.

"No need for formalities!" The vain Loki was clearly very pleased with the Collector's attitude, and arrogantly waved his hand, signaling the other party to stand up.

Well, you're still too young. You acted so arrogantly in front of a collector who was much older than your father. No wonder you ended up in such a miserable state.

Seeing this, Josie shook her head inwardly.

Loki was quite displeased to see that Josie and her group did not bow to him like the Collectors.

However, at this time, before Loki publicly turned against his brother and father, he always acted like a good boy in front of outsiders, so he didn't lash out on the spot. But he had already secretly made a grudge against Josie—because Josie, as the leader, was still very conspicuous.

In addition, the fact that Margot and Carter, the two women next to Josie, were staring at him with the curious eyes of children also made him very unhappy.

“Mr. Tivan has guests here, so I apologize for being presumptuous. But may I ask who these guests are?” Loki asked with an extremely warm smile.

Loki may be petty and hold grudges, but he always needs to figure out the other party's identity and background first.

After all, he was just a prince, and the second prince at that. His background was far less glamorous than it appeared on the surface, and many things he did were not easy.

"Hehe, we are just country bumpkins from Earth. It is a great honor to meet the famous Second Prince of Asgard!" In response to Loki's question, Josie introduced himself with a flattering expression. However, whether intentionally or unintentionally, he emphasized the title "Second Prince".

Okay, actually Josie did it on purpose.

Sure enough, upon hearing Josie emphasize the title "Second Prince," Loki's previously warm expression immediately darkened.

There was no way around it. Just like addressing a leader with the title "Deputy," the title "Second Prince" was like piercing Loki's most sensitive nerve, who had always been overshadowed by Thor's brilliance.

Loki's decision not to take direct action already shows how shrewd he is.

However, the Earth that Josie mentioned still caught his attention.

“Earth? Isn’t that another name for Midgard? You’re Midgardians? When did Midgardians become able to leave that small place?” Loki asked, frowning.

“In Asgardian terms, we are Midgardians! But we prefer to call ourselves Earthlings!” Josie said casually, without denying it.

"Hmph, as expected of an ignorant and backward place. They have a perfectly good Midgard, but they use such a vulgar name... By the way, do you even know who I am?" After confirming that Josie and the others were from Earth, Loki immediately put on an extremely arrogant expression.

“Of course, Your Highness the Second Prince of Asgard, didn’t I just greet you?” Josie said, feigning confusion, while simultaneously stabbing Loki in the heart once again.

"Damn it, you ignorant and lowly Midgardians! Don't you know that Midgard is ruled by us, Asgard? Kneel down! Apologize to your prince!" Loki could no longer maintain his amiable facade and roared in fury.

"Tsk... Your Highness, you can eat whatever you want, but you can't say whatever you want. Yes, some people on Earth, like Norway and Denmark, did believe in and submit to Asgard, but that doesn't mean the whole Earth believed in and submitted to you... Besides, if I remember correctly, even they believed in and submitted to your father Odin or your brother Thor... As for you, Loki? Who do you think you are?" Josie said coldly, looking at Loki with disdain.

If it were Odin or Thor here, Josie would be more cautious.

But for those with weak foundations...

Of course, this wasn't just a matter of pride for Josie.

In fact, from the moment Loki appeared, he had been consciously provoking Loki's anger.

After all, this second prince is, in a way, an excellent pawn.

While Josie and Loki were embroiled in a conflict, the Collector retreated to the sidelines with his maid to watch the show.

You can do business anytime, but you shouldn't meddle in other people's business.

Whether it's Josie or Asgard behind Loki, he can't say he can't afford to offend them, but he doesn't want to either.

Chapter 277 Have you ever considered one possibility?

"You lowly human! You're courting death!" Loki was extremely proud by nature, so how could he possibly tolerate Josie's blatant provocation?

He immediately waved his hands, and two daggers appeared in his hands. He then charged directly towards Qiao Xi.

Upon seeing this, Talonnicus, who was behind Josie, was about to step forward, but Margot blocked his way.

Talonnicus looked at his mistress with a puzzled expression, not understanding why she was stopping him.

“He’s in a good mood right now, so don’t disturb him while he’s having some fun!” Margot said with a slight smile.

Is Josie in a good mood right now? Really?

Talonnicus looked at Josie's face; it didn't seem like it at all!

However, Loki had already rushed close to Josie, and it was too late for him to get to her.

However, the moment Loki rushed to Josie's side, a powerful golden energy surged from Josie, freezing her in place.