Starry Sky Professional Directory 13
“Second Brother, Fourth Brother?”
A burly man’s eyes reddened. The long sword in his hand let out a dragon’s roar, flashing a few inches of blade in the darkness as he swung a horizontal strike!
*Pfft!*
The long sword sliced across the wild boar beast, leaving a long gash.
A wound that would undoubtedly kill a human was insignificant to this pig demon; instead, it further fueled its ferocity.
*Humph, humph!*
It raised its hooves high and stomped down hard!
*Boom!*
The ground trembled, like an earthquake.
A circle of earthy yellow light appeared, rapidly spreading outwards.
The third brother was enveloped by the light, and several earth spears appeared on his chest, pinning him to the ground.
“Third Brother?!”
The burly man knew they were done for. He didn’t hesitate, taking a bright yellow talisman from a leather pouch on his chest and carefully tearing it open.
*Dang!*
A circle of golden light appeared around him, vaguely forming the shape of a golden bell.
Several earth spears struck the golden bell, emitting dull sounds.
Having activated this hard-won “Golden Bell Talisman,” the burly man didn’t hesitate, turning and running!
In the darkness, a golden light fled desperately ahead, while a huge black shadow with bloody red fangs pursued it relentlessly, making them strikingly visible.
After the two disappeared, a whirring sound of propellers suddenly came from the air.
A small, black unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) descended, its mechanical claws extending to snatch up some small objects before quickly vanishing into the night.
…
Temporary camp.
“Sword glow? That person’s strength is indeed Jadeite Level. Besides that, they also possess talisman techniques? What is this…cultivation? Spiritual practice?”
Fang Xing stared at the surveillance video, his face full of shock, then looked up at the sky.
“It’s here.”
He controlled the UAV to land, reaching out to receive the collected debris.
“As expected of a star-age UAV, not only is it cheap, but its endurance and carrying capacity have also greatly increased…”
Sighing with appreciation, Fang Xing put on rubber gloves and began sorting the items.
Among them, the most eye-catching were several stalks of “Zhu Long Grass”!
After all, these people had lost their lives for it, so it must be a good thing.
“Hmm, there are quite a lot of extraordinary species nearby. Near their nests, there seem to be some strange herbs…”
Fang Xing examined the Zhu Long Grass, then stroked his chin, suddenly thinking of a way to make money.
That is, using a UAV to harvest various rare herbs!
This method has many advantages. First, it’s incredibly stealthy!
A UAV is just a lifeless object to many beasts and is difficult to detect.
In addition, with its ability to fly and its swift movement, it’s very easy to conduct clandestine operations with a high success rate!
Of course, if a beast sees it directly, it would undoubtedly be destroyed.
But that brings up another advantage—cheapness!
Even if a beast discovers it, at most it would only cost one UAV.
In Maple Leaf City, this is almost equivalent to a child’s toy, and the price is very cheap.
“Let’s gamble, and turn a bicycle into a motorcycle,”
Fang Xing sighed, looking at the other miscellaneous items.
The looted items weren’t many, including a black dagger. When drawn, it gleamed coldly, clearly exceptionally sharp.
Besides that, there was a small money pouch.
This pouch seemed to be made of tanned animal skin, grayish and inconspicuous.
After opening the mouth of the bag, inside were three strange stones, and four peculiar crystals the size of rice grains.
“This pouch is tightly tied, clearly the original owner was afraid these grains of sand might accidentally be lost…”
Fang Xing placed one crystal in front of him, carefully examining it. He found that it was as transparent as jade, with a wisp of mist inside.
Furthermore, using the external light source, it seemed to be enveloped in a hazy, illusory multicolored luster.
“At first glance, it’s definitely a good thing.”
He casually put the things away and looked at a large map on the electronic screen.
After several days of investigation, Fang Xing had a general understanding of the surroundings.
“Many extraordinary species, many ferocious beasts… It’s a dangerous place.”
“Based on the route those four people took today, the direction of human settlements should be east, right?”
“Go back and buy a few more toy UAVs to explore eastward…”
With a thought, Fang Xing set the autopilot and released the UAV again.
Then, he silently counted down three seconds in his mind, and a silvery white light appeared before his eyes.
The light shone brightly, engulfing his entire being.
When he came to his senses again, he was already standing in his bedroom.
“Known: I can now freely travel between different worlds, only requiring a three-second delay, and no other consumption…”
“As for the location of the traversal, it seems to be based on my current location?”
“Finally, items and even live subjects from this world can be brought to another world, and things from another world can also be brought here…”
Fang Xing looked at his palm, and the small money pouch was quietly lying there.
“It’s a good thing, but I dare not take it out for appraisal, nor dare I sell it…”
“Even the supplies I bought earlier were a bit strange. If I make large-scale purchases later…”
Although the Federation emphasizes privacy, citizens are free to buy whatever they want, as long as it’s not on the list of prohibited items.
But Fang Xing habitually wanted to keep a secret.
“Maybe I should spend more time outdoors, create a persona of an outdoor survival enthusiast?”
“Buying but not selling for now shouldn’t be a big problem…”
He reaffirmed one thing, or rather, a principle for his future actions—items from another world must absolutely not be sold using this overt identity!
“It seems… I can’t avoid the black market.”
Fang Xing sighed.
…
Oakwood Park.
Vast green vegetation, rolling lawns, and flower beds with colorful flowers at the edges.
It was nighttime, and the lights were dim.
The paths paved with various pebbles were sparsely populated. Long benches were placed at intervals, shaped like various small animals.
Because of its tranquil environment and beautiful scenery, it has always been a favorite spot for couples in Maple Leaf City.
Liu Wei held a bouquet of flowers, nervously waiting. He suddenly heard a soft, gentle voice: “Awei, I’m here…”
“Lian… Lianyi.”
Liu Wei seemed startled, then seemed to want to hide the flowers behind his back, but felt it was futile, making him extremely awkward.
“What did you call me here for?” Bai Lianyi wasn’t wearing her usual training clothes; she was wearing a white dress, making her look even more refined.
“I… I…”
Liu Wei, who seemed to have made a lot of mental preparation, finally spoke: “I’ve thought it over clearly, I don’t like Ouyang Qianqian, but…”
Bai Lianyi’s eyes held both a smile and melancholy. She shook her finger, stopping Liu Wei: “It won’t work…”
“Why? Because of what happened at the Huihuang Jiang Mansion? I know, I know everything. I’m not a fool… I just… don’t mind…”
Liu Wei’s face flushed red, and even the pimples on his face seemed to be trembling.
“What’s there to mind? I just dated a rich boyfriend, that’s all…” Bai Lianyi answered calmly: “I’m not stupid either. I won’t be like those girls who hate being called out on things.”
Liu Wei was speechless.
Indeed, this was what he had found out from his investigation.
Bai Lianyi wasn’t as bad as those female classmates had said, but there were some other things.
For example, her rich boyfriend was quite a bit older…
‘It seems that in the minds of white people, finding a sugar daddy isn’t a big deal, especially for academics; it even feels kind of inspiring…’
A strange thought crossed Liu Wei’s mind, and he assured her: “I swear, I’ll be good to you. I’ll also get into university. I…”
He suddenly faltered, because the young man truly had nothing, and was even in debt.
All he could offer was the future and hope!
But these were all insufficient for the present!
This was the bitter green first love of a young boy!
“Hmm…”
Bai Lianyi twisted her fingers: “I’ll cheer you on. And A Xing…”
“A Xing?”
Liu Wei had a strange feeling: “Why mention him?”
“Because…” A light shone in the girl’s eyes: “A Xing is so amazing… He’s already cultivated the Great Dragon Stake to the second stage. He’s very likely to get into university.”
“I…”
Liu Wei suddenly fell silent. He felt like a defeated dog.
In the present, he couldn’t compare to that person.
In the future, he couldn’t compare to A Xing either.
Even though he didn’t mind, even admired the girl in front of him, and wanted to give her security, why did things turn out like this?
He felt his heart sink in an instant, and he didn’t know what he said. He left shakily.
…
The night wind was cold, and everything was quiet.
The surveillance camera on the park lamp made a clicking sound, as if it had shorted out.
A dark figure suddenly appeared behind Bai Lianyi, as if it had been silently observing everything.
“Alright, I’ve successfully stirred up his discontent… You guys should show up now, using Fang Xing as a comparison, and offer him investment. He will definitely accept it.”
Bai Lianyi’s voice was cold, like a Tian Shan snow lotus. (Tian Shan snow lotus refers to a rare and precious flower, symbolizing purity and beauty).
“Hmm, in this way, we’ll have another partner. After seeing those great things, he will definitely agree.”
The dark shadow issued a low and deep voice: “But compared to that, I’m more optimistic about his classmate.”
Bai Lianyi’s beautiful brows furrowed slightly: “Xia Long pays more attention to Fang Xing. And Fang Xing has been staying at home recently and hasn’t been working. I threw out several baits through Liu Wei, but he didn’t take the bait. It’s a little strange. Was he scared off by the last messenger’s arrival?”
“It’s possible… The mental impact brought by the messenger can even subtly and completely change a person.”
The shadow fell silent for a while and answered: “If that’s the case, then he’s useless, and has no value… The talents we need will at least have to pass the college entrance examination to have a slight chance of becoming a high-ranking official in the Federation!”
“But this kind of thing may take a long, long time…”
Bai Lianyi sighed.
The average lifespan of people in the Federation is now very long, and the higher the level, the longer it is.
Martial Dao is the cheapest evolutionary path, but after the four realms, it can also greatly extend lifespan. Self-evolution, gene surgery, potions, abilities… various life-extending methods make the ruling time of the Federation’s upper echelons extremely long.
“Hehe… For those great beings, time is completely meaningless!”
The shadow’s voice gradually subsided and finally disappeared…
(End of Chapter)
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