Bengtie: A card pool character who gives knives to players

Lingzhou pondered for a while, but gave an irrelevant answer.

"Did you notice the locals when you entered the city?"

March 7: "What do you mean?"

Xing rubbed his chin, thoughtfully.

"I noticed. They seem quite relaxed, and the atmosphere isn't tense... Wait—I think I understand what you mean."

Lingzhou nodded.

"There are three possibilities: either the lower levels are completely ignorant, or the truth is being covered up by making a big deal out of it."

"This planet has already seen the emergence of rift monsters, so the possibility of no one knowing about it is extremely low."

The two of them chatted back and forth, and confusion kept flashing in San Yue Qi's eyes.

"What are you two talking about?"

Xing couldn't help but tease.

"No big deal, my dear sister, just be cute and leave the conspiracy to us."

Sanyueqi immediately raised his eyebrows and said, "Do you think I'm stupid?"

Xing shook his head seriously: "I didn't, don't confess."

March 7: "Your expression betrays you. I'm going to punch you right now!"

Xing: "My expression is so sincere, Ah Qi, your eyes, untainted by impurities, have deeply captivated me."

March 7: "Then why don't you stop being a riddle man?"

Xing immediately showed a caring look.

"Lingzhou's point is that when we don't know the locals' level of understanding and attitude towards the star core, it's best to remain constant in the face of change."

"Am I right, Lingzhou?"

Lingzhou nodded and explained his thoughts softly.

"The way the citizens of Beloberg live doesn't seem to be aware of the planetary intrusion."

"That is to say, the Silvermane Guards here are doing a pretty good job of protecting people."

"But this doesn't mean that people understand the core of a star and the consequences it causes."

"We are unfamiliar with the area, and we have no idea whether the Great Guardian has heard of the Star Core and knows of its dangers."

"Beloberg is in a world of ice and snow, yet it's as warm as autumn. Don't you wonder why?"

"I don't believe what Jeppard said because I want to protect Clipper."

"The core of the star contains extremely terrifying energy. Suppose, I say suppose—"

"Assuming the energy that keeps Beloberg warm comes from the star's core, yet we say we want to destroy the core, seal it away, and take it away..."

"Let's assume that the Great Guardian knows all the information about the star core. Guess what she would think and how she would view us?"

Hearing this, March 7 couldn't help but shudder.

She really hadn't thought about it that much.

"Don't, don't say that. I'm reminded of the terrible situation we had on our last pioneering trip."

Xing: "What do you mean?"

San Yueqi slapped his forehead and spoke weakly.

"We were too straightforward, and ended up being accused of coveting the nation's precious energy resources, and we're wanted worldwide..."

Xing: "No wonder you said 'again' before. Let me guess if you're the only one who's honest, and not everyone else."

San Yue Qi angrily said, "Shut up! If you say anything more, I'll beat you up!"

Xing smiled teasingly.

“Urg… Ouch, it hurts, it hurts—are you really going to hit me?!”

"I'm sorry, it's my fault. Hey, don't grab there. What are you doing in broad daylight...huh?"

Seeing the owner of the chest hand take two steps back, staring at his palm blankly and moving his fingers, Xing couldn't help but roll his eyes.

Why the look of disbelief?

It's not like you don't have one yourself.

She just wears loose clothes, but she's actually not inferior to Ji Zi.

Chapter 22 Preliminary Conversation

Lingzhou: "Stop, Jeppard is back."

Shake your head around March 7th.

"I didn't see it."

Lingzhou remained silent.

He has the ability to control the wind, so it makes sense for him to sense movement through the flow of natural wind, right?

Although it is warm here, there is no cold wind.

But warm wind is still wind.

About half a minute later, Jeppard really appeared in sight.

"I'm sorry to have kept you waiting. Lady Cocolia can see you now. Please follow me."

The game enters the cutscene again.

Jeppard led the way in front of the spacious and clean passage, and the three members of the train crew followed behind.

Soon, he met a girl with silver-gray hair walking towards him.

"Lady Bronya."

Jeppard stopped and noticed that her expression seemed a little gloomy.

Bronya nodded unenthusiastically, her gaze pausing on the three members of the train crew.

"Who are these three?"

"Interstellar merchants from outer space wish to establish business relations with us, Beloberg."

Hearing this, Bronya's eyes fluctuated slightly.

"Well, I have something important to attend to, so I won't delay you from meeting the Great Guardian."

Without giving the train crew a chance to speak, Bronya quickly left, her back disappearing around the corner.

March 7: "Why does it feel like she doesn't like us?"

Jeppard shook his head.

"That shouldn't be the case. Lady Bronya's steps are hurried. Perhaps she just received an urgent order."

Xing: "I was just about to say hello, but she just walked away without even turning back. It was so awkward."

Jeppard: "I'm sorry, it might be an emergency... The Grand Guardian's office is just ahead. Let's go."

Seeing this part of the plot, Ah Xian seemed to be lost in thought.

There was something wrong with Bronya's look just now, full of suspicion.

"It's impossible for the screenwriter to arrange this meeting for no reason. Maybe the subsequent plot of Duck Duck will be different."

With a glimmer of anticipation, Ah Xian clicked on the screen to switch to the next part of the story.

Finally, I met Cocolia.

Although she knew Cocolia's background, as a qualified beta tester, she would not give spoilers to the audience.

Jeppard: "Lord Cocolia, I have brought three alien merchants to pay you a visit."

Cocolia: "Thank you for your hard work. Please leave first."

She waited until Jeppard had closed the door before she spoke again.

"Visitors from outer space, welcome to Beloberg. I am Cocolia Rand. Please come this way."

Cocolia extended her hand, motioning the three of them to sit down at the tea table for entertaining guests.

"I heard from Jeppard that you're in the clothing and beverage business, right?"

① "Even Hakimi loves this Wumingke brand outfit!"

② "Wu Ming Ke brand milk tea, the cups can be connected to circle the Beloberg twice!"

③ "Yes, our clothing and drinks are all-time favorites across the galaxy."

Among players who follow the Lingzhou storyline, almost no one chooses three.

Cocolia: "Excuse me, what is Hakimi? Is this your business term?"

Sanyueqi laughed and glared at Xing secretly, signaling her not to speak nonsense again.

"She meant...our brand is popular not only among people but also among pets."

Lingzhou followed March 7's instructions and took out the real sample and placed it on the table.

"This is our Wumingke brand product. Please take a look. We are new to your place, so consider these fine wines a welcome gift. I hope you will accept them."

Cocolia nodded slightly, seemingly unsuspecting.

He reached out and picked up a woman's dress, stroking it carefully.

"The quality of the clothes is very good. How do you, Wumingke, plan to cooperate?"

Ling Zhou raised two fingers: "There are two options..."

At this time, the game screen is zoomed out, the character is still speaking, but no sound other than the BGM can be heard.

It seems that the screenwriter does not want to waste time on the business cooperation plan.

Just use a long shot and skip most of the process.

After more than ten seconds, Lingzhou's voice gradually sounded.

"That's it. What do you think?"

Cocolia: "It sounds okay, but the 70% profit sharing ratio is, frankly, not sincere enough."

Lingzhou's smile remained unchanged and his aura was not weakened at all, just like a businessman who puts profit above all else.

"We take care of the replenishment and transportation, and you only need to open offline sales points. There's nothing wrong with this ratio."

Cocolia: "No room for maneuver?"

Ling Zhou: "Of course, we come here with sincerity. If you treat us with the same sincerity, everything can be discussed."

Cocolia thought for a moment and smiled.

"It's getting late, and I'm sure you're all tired after coming all this way."

"I'll arrange for you to stay in the most comfortable hotel in the city. Have a good rest."

"Someone will come to invite you all tomorrow at noon. We will discuss business cooperation in detail. What do you think?"

Xing: "We want to walk around first."

Cocolia: "You are Belloberg's distinguished guests. Please make yourselves at home. I have official business to attend to right now, so I'm sorry I can't see you off."

The train crew stood up and left.

The camera then turned to Cocolia's profile.

She stared at the exquisitely packaged wine on the table, picked up a bottle, opened it, and put it to her nose to sniff.

He tilted the bottle and poured out half a glass of wine, brought it to his lips, took a sip, and nodded slightly.

The taste is mellow and far beyond the reach of Beloberg's local wine.

If it is circulated in the market, there will be no worries about sales.

But Beloberg is currently...