Chapter 741: Xiao Tian Returns to Blue Star
Chapter 741: Xiao Tian Returns to Blue Star
After discussing the two treasures on the treasure map, Cindy Dopppler led Xiao Tian to a secret warehouse in the southern part of the city.
The warehouse was stacked with the items on Su Yu's list.
As they entered the warehouse and turned on the lights, rows of wooden crates filled with gold bars lined the path, their golden hue shining brightly and catching the eye.
"Human, this is the resource Su Yu requested on his list. I had my trusted aides tally it up yesterday, and it's worth a total of 40 billion SolCoins," Cindy Dopppler explained as they walked.
"40 billion?" Xiao Tian cast a puzzled glance at her. "Didn't you tell me a few days ago that the total value of the spatial rings was 40 billion, and with the 91 split, we should get 36 billion?"
Cindy Dopppler smiled and explained, "Ah, that's because I initially calculated a 30% depreciation rate for the spatial rings. However, the actual depreciation rate is much lower, and many people are willing to buy these rings at an 80% discount.
So, all 40 billion worth of resources are yours. Once the rings are sold out, we'll settle the final accounts, and we'll adjust the payment if necessary."
"Alright," Xiao Tian agreed without objection.
She knew that the bigger picture was more important, and she couldn't afford to quibble over a bit of resources.
Compared to the hundreds of billions of resources, their alliance with Cindy Dopppler was far more crucial.
"Let me introduce you to the composition of these 40 billion resources," Cindy Dopppler said, leading Xiao Tian deeper into the warehouse and explaining the various types of resources stored there:
"The largest portion is gold, totaling 100 tons, worth 27 billion SolCoins.
By the way, you're in luck! Recently, many interstellar corporations have been mining gold on nearby planets, and the price of gold is at a historical low of 270 million SolCoins per ton. Compared to usual, you've saved at least 4 to 5 billion SolCoins!"
"Hmm?" Xiao Tian's interest was piqued. "Interstellar corporations mining gold on other planets? What's behind this?"
"Well..." Cindy Dopppler thought for a moment before answering, "The primary reason is that the United Government's gold reserves are insufficient.
According to reliable intelligence, the Expeditionary Force's Commander, Lance, is preparing to ransom your captives.
You'll need gold the most, and ransoming the captives will require a large amount of gold. So, these corporations are mining on other planets in advance. It's that simple."
"Oh, I see." Xiao Tian nodded.
It seemed the drop in gold prices was temporary, and they would likely rebound once all the captives were ransomed.
...
As they spoke, they had already passed through the gold section and reached the deeper part of the warehouse.
Cindy Dopppler pointed to the crates containing various materials and said, "The rest of these items include 8 billion worth of high-compression psychic energy canisters, and the remaining 5 billion are rare metals and high-end military components. Be sure to take good care of them and don't damage them!"
"Don't worry, I will," Xiao Tian replied, opening her spatial ring and methodically storing the large crates inside.
While busy with the task, she turned to Cindy Dopppler, "Lord Dopppler, once I'm done with these, I plan to return to Blue Star. Is there anything you want me to convey to Su Yu?"
"This..." Cindy Dopppler turned his head to the side, deep in thought.
After a moment, he looked back at Xiao Tian and smiled, "Actually, there's not much to say.
In short, I stand firmly with the broadest and most vulnerable groups, strongly opposing any form of aggressive war and firmly against the genocide of Blue Star's inhabitants!
Whether it's today, tomorrow, or in the future, I will always be this way!"
Xiao Tian paused for a moment in her task of moving the crates.
However, she quickly regained her composure and said seriously, "Alright, I'll relay your message to Su Yu faithfully."
...
...
Afterward, Cindy Doppler bid farewell to Xiaotian and left the warehouse.
Xiaotian stuffed all the supplies into her spatial ring, giving it a satisfied glance as it filled up. Then, she activated the Emerald Amulet.
A flash of white light, and her figure vanished from the warehouse, entering the spatial tunnel.
But just as she entered the tunnel, there was a thud, and her body seemed to collide with something soft.
By the feel of it...
It seemed to be another human body!
However, her vision in the tunnel was extremely limited, and the intense light almost blinded her, making it impossible to see what it was.
But that didn't matter much.
Without the help of a Mental Stabilizer Potion to steady her mind, Xiaotian soon lost consciousness, just like iced tea being knocked over.
...
When she finally awoke and opened her eyes, she saw the ceiling of Donna's basement.
It seemed she had safely returned to Earth!
Breathing in the familiar air of Earth, she felt an immense sense of relief.
On Skrul, she had to remain constantly on edge, always prepared for any sudden threats.
Especially in the Wilderness Continent, where she had to be at her most alert. One misstep could mean becoming a snack for a high-level beast.
Now, finally back on Earth, she no longer had to live in constant fear. The feeling was incredible!
Xiaotian let out a long breath, enjoying the coolness of the floor.
She planned to wait for the dizziness to subside a bit before going to tell Su Yu about her mission's success.
But just then, she heard a woman sobbing.
Someone was crying?
Forcing herself to turn her head toward the sound, she saw something that left her utterly astonished!
There, in the basement, Su Yu was half-kneeling on the ground, holding someone in his arms.
Upon closer inspection, the person he held was none other than the Prime Minister of Nihon, Fujiwara Chika!
At that moment, Fujiwara Chika was crying uncontrollably, her face a mess.
Catsun was also there, perched on the table with her cheeks puffed out, seemingly eating something.
However, she didn't stop Fujiwara Chika but watched the scene with keen interest.
"What's going on here?" Xiaotian asked, her face changing.
She hadn't been gone from Earth for long, so how could Su Yu be holding another woman? Was this a case of being cuckolded?
Noticing that Xiaotian had woken up, Su Yu greeted her with a bitter smile, "Xiaotian, you're awake!"
He then explained, "Prime Minister Fujiwara was also transported here with you, but she woke up before you. She started crying uncontrollably, and I have no idea why."
"Transported here with me?" Xiaotian was taken aback.
She suddenly remembered the soft human body she had collided with in the tunnel just a while ago.
Could that body have been Fujiwara Chika?
(End of Chapter)
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