Chapter 500: The Servant
Chapter 500: The Servant
Time flew by as Fang Xing indulged in his leisurely pursuits in Fang Xing.
Unbeknownst to him, a month had passed.
Fang Xing stepped out of the villa and boarded a colorful bubble, arriving at a spot far from Mona City on the ocean's surface.
Just as he left, a secret communication reached a rental house.
Mo Ye, hidden in the darkness, witnessed this and immediately sent a message to Ji Li Di Lan, after which there was no further action.
After all, the young master hadn't instructed him to continue surveillance.
"However... the customer rented a 'Flying Pod', and we can still obtain the relevant data from the rental corporation's backend."
Mo Ye thought to himself.
As a noble family of the Deep Sea Civilization, even an ordinary member of the Dili Clan could expect such treatment: "The young master is wise and will likely think of this... I won't remind him further."
It was challenging for people in their position to act.
What if the person being tracked was a terrifying powerhouse? Their lives would be at stake! Loyalty was limited unless they were implanted with a brain chip or directly subjected to soul enslavement.
Moreover, Mo Ye's loyalty was to the Dili Clan, and Ji Li Di Lan was even further down the line!
...
The ocean surface was calm and mirror-like.
Fang Xing stood atop the colorful bubble, waiting quietly.
Soon, a blue spaceship descended through the atmosphere, resembling a space fortress. It landed with an overwhelming presence, as if it could crush all living beings.
Beep!
A beam of light scanned Fang Xing, and the spaceship's AI confirmed: "Coordinates correct, identity confirmed, bank card confirmed... Transaction in progress..."
Clang!
The cabin door opened, and two individuals dressed in Celestial Bank uniforms descended. Their faces were stern, robotic, and disciplined, exuding a no-nonsense aura: "Mr. Fang Xing, we are the escort team from Celestial Bank, Zi Kong and Lan Xie. You can verify our identities through the Celestial Bank's official website."
Fang Xing nodded and produced his bank card to complete the verification: "I confirm your identities."
In his heart, he was a little surprised: "Two Neutron Star Rank escorts? Not bad..."
"Now, please inspect this. It's the Force Crystal you requested."
Zi Kong retrieved a secure briefcase, and Lan Xie entered the password.
Inside was a silver-white ring.
Fang Xing infused a thread of his will into the ring and saw a mountain of Force Crystals, enough to sustain him for a year or two.
For other Neutron Star Rank experts, this was a fortune worth fighting for.
'Unfortunately... it can only save me two years of effort.'
'It's not that I don't want to buy more, but Leo's inheritance is limited, and a few of his personal items have a strong style. If the source is traced, it would be difficult to explain.'
'Besides... I can't make too many transactions in one place. Once I reach the Azure Planet, I'll change my appearance and make a few more deals, and that should be enough.'
Fang Xing nodded and handed over a gauntlet, another spatial item containing most of Leo's miscellaneous items.
However, he didn't take out any of Leo's treasures.
After all, such treasures were not only extremely valuable but also easy to sell and challenging to buy back.
"Cargo inspection complete, everything is normal."
Zi Kong handed the gauntlet to Lan Xie for further inspection.
After Lan Xie confirmed that everything was in order, Zi Kong nodded, a hint of relief on his face: "Then... the transaction is complete... Wait!"
Zi Kong suddenly looked up: "A satellite is tracking our transaction. Is it one of Mr. Fang Xing's people?"
Fang Xing shook his head: "No!"
He was aware of being followed but tolerated it since there wasn't much provocation. He then instructed Celestial Bank's people to investigate.
"Track and counter immediately!"
"Initiate Level I protocol! Profound Ship, battle readiness..."
A series of commands were issued, and soon, the entire Green Water Planet seemed to be under Zi Kong's control.
"Someone has been tracking you through the rental corporation."
Zi Kong nodded: "I've hacked their server. This is their image... During the transaction, Celestial Bank will ensure the safety and privacy of our customers."
He tapped his wrist, and a handsome Aquarian appeared on the screen, his face filled with fear as he stared at the camera: "No..."
"Ji Li Di Lan... 23,981st generation, 99,841st heir of the Dili Clan, you are spying on a VIP transaction."
Lan Xie spoke sternly.
"No... I didn't mean to."
Ji Li Di Lan felt like crying. His curiosity had gotten the better of him.
He had thought that checking through the rental corporation would be discreet.
He never expected it to be a VIP transaction with Celestial Bank!
With their technological prowess, they could easily obtain the highest-level access to Green Water Planet and expose him.
Offending Celestial Bank meant that even his family wouldn't stand up for him; instead, they would hand him over, fearing to offend the bank.
After all, Celestial Bank represented the Celestial Civilization!
Ji Li Di Lan quickly realized his mistake and apologized to Fang Xing: "Esteemed guest, I'm truly sorry... I'm willing to compensate you with all my assets."
Zi Kong and Lan Xie both looked at Fang Xing, intending to follow his lead.
"In situations like this, what's your usual course of action?" Fang Xing asked after a moment of thought.
"Typically, we'd execute them on the spot. At the very least, we'd expel them from the Dili Clan and then put them on trial..." Zi Kong replied without emotion, causing Ji Li to shudder.
"Hmm, that won't be necessary." Fang Xing contemplated for a moment, "I'm planning a trip and need an extra hand. I might as well make you my slave."
He indeed needed an additional servant, and this Ji Li seemed rather quick-witted.
"A slave? Me?" Ji Li's mouth hung open in shock. He couldn't believe that a momentary whim had just sent him spiraling into the abyss.
Yet, in his heart, he desperately tried to console himself: 'Yes, I was too naive. As long as I become a slave, all my possessions will belong to that great person.'
'No, I must endure... I'm still not free from my family. The Dili Clan won't abandon me. And there are those creditors of mine... Oh well, if those creditors come after me, the outcome might be similar. After bankruptcy, I'd be sold into slavery in the slave market. They'd surely do that!'
A Red Giant Rank slave was still worth a considerable amount of Deep Sea Credits.
Deep Sea Civilization had never prohibited slavery, and it was common to see bankrupt and defeated individuals becoming bonded slaves.
"I... I'm willing to be your slave," Ji Li Dili lowered his head in resignation.
"Excellent. We'll head to your place right away to implant the 'Slave Collar'!" Lan Xie, a Neutron Star Rank powerhouse, soared into the sky. With his power, he could reach any part of the Green Water Planet within a few breaths.
"A slave collar?" Ji Li went limp on the ground. This was an even more terrifying method of control than brain chip implants, second only to direct soul enslavement!
Even if he changed bodies, it would remain on his soul, difficult to remove! But he dared not resist, and he quickly informed his family of his situation, telling them everything without hiding a single detail.
After all, they had offended the Celestial Bank.
"Sigh... I hope my family can ransom me from the master," Ji Li sighed, watching Lan Xie break through the ceiling and resigned himself to his fate...
...
"Master!"
A moment later, Fang Xing saw an eleven-scaled Sea Clan member bowing respectfully towards him.
"Then... the transaction is complete, and we're leaving," Zi Kong and Lan Xie flew into the spaceship and instantly left the atmosphere.
Fang Xing turned to Ji Li Dili, "Are there any issues with me taking you as my slave?"
Ji Li's cheeks twitched, and he replied, "My family won't cause trouble for the master. It was I who brought shame upon the Dili Clan by offending the Celestial Bank. There might be a ransom... Although many of my siblings resent me, I'm still a member of the Dili Clan. Being a slave to others doesn't sound good... Of course, the more convenient option is to directly expel me from the family..."
"Additionally, I have some high-interest loans to repay. But I have some savings, and if the master permits, I can sell all my assets and repay the debts immediately..."
Fang Xing, seeing Ji Li's wholehearted consideration for him, nodded, "A good dog indeed."
Or perhaps, the enslavement of the Celestial Civilization had reached an astonishing level, even trapping a Red Giant Rank powerhouse.
It was even more perfect, turning slaves into willing servants, tirelessly serving their masters.
This was much safer than brain chip control.
"Alright, we'll do that. First, sell all your assets and repay the debts... Then, purchase a ticket to the Azure Planet in a luxury cabin, with a few servant cabins. The departure is in three days."
Fang Xing nodded in approval, finding the local fixer servant quite convenient.
(End of Chapter)
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