Starfleet: Genesis of Data
Chapter 15

If You Can Hurt Me Within Five Minutes, I Lose

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"T8 Cruiser blueprints, two identical physical starships. The rest can be whatever Manager Bi deems fit."

Qingyang said immediately.

The reason for only two starships was that Qingyang's current Mental Threshold only allowed him to Datafication two high-end Cruisers at most.

"Whatever Bi Manager deems fit."

Manager Bi's head immediately started to hurt. This kind of transaction was precisely what he feared most when the other party said "whatever."

The total value had to meet the standard, and he couldn't give the other party items they couldn't use.

Manager Bi fell into thought, actually sending a message to headquarters.

A moment later, Manager Bi looked up. "How about this: the Cruiser blueprint will be for a Jianren Type Cruiser, with 100 usage slots, and two actual ships.

We'll also provide resources to build one Radiant Moon Battleship, and a fifty percent discount on upgrading fifty-one Radiant Moon Ships, including the T7 to T6 upgrade!"

"Oh?"

Qingyang was surprised. The blueprint for fifty ships and the one Radiant Moon Battleship he held, upgrading to T7 wouldn't be cheap.

And there was even a fifty percent discount for the T7 to T6 upgrade?

Was the Moonlight Group losing money? That was impossible!

He himself wasn't losing anything; in fact, he was even making a small profit.

After all, the Radiant Moon Battleship was merely a flagship product for the Moonlight Group to spread its name and connections.

Those who could afford a Radiant Moon Ship wouldn't care too much about its manufacturing cost.

"No problem!" Qingyang showed a smile.

The resources Manager Bi mentioned for building a Radiant Moon Battleship could be replaced by him to build two Chichen Type Battleships!

The two chatted for a while, and Manager Bi suddenly paused slightly, his smile widening.

"The research department has confirmed, there are no issues with the data. We can sign the agreement now."

This naturally included a non-disclosure agreement.

His gaze swept over the Star Net virtual agreement before him. Seeing no issues, Qingyang signed his name.

Manager Bi became even more enthusiastic. "Mr. Qing's items will arrive successively within a day. If you see any Moonlight products you like during this time, you'll get a twenty percent discount!"

Qingyang nodded, but Guxue poked his waist.

He turned and saw Guxue's lips moving. He suddenly understood.

Turning back to the confused Manager Bi, Qingyang asked, "I still have the body materials of a Level 4 Star Phantom Moth. I wonder if your company buys those."

"Are the Spirit Crystals and Phantom Wing Membranes included?" Manager Bi's interest was piqued.

Star Phantom Moths were very difficult to encounter. Even in the vast Purple Thistle Kingdom, they were rare. Moreover, the Phantom Wing Membrane was an important material for a certain Star Weapon!

A Star Weapon, even of white quality, could be worth as much as a T8 Radiant Moon Ship!

"The Spirit Crystals are not for sale, but everything else is," Qingyang said.

"The market price for the Phantom Wing Membrane is 45,000 Star Points. I'll buy it for 50,000. The other materials add up to about 13,000. How about 15,000 for you?"

Manager Bi said with a smile.

A Star Phantom Moth wasn't enough for him to personally handle, but leaving a good impression on Qingyang was worthwhile.

Qingyang was secretly pleased, not expecting to sell it for so much. "Of course."

Afterward, Manager Bi left first due to work.

Guxue tilted her head curiously, looking Qingyang up and down. "Brother Qingyang, do you have a bad relationship with your family?"

Qingyang's face darkened. "What makes you say that?"

"Hehe, who doesn't understand their own father?" Guxue stuck out her tongue.

Qingyang fell silent.

If he said he didn't understand, Qingyundao could convey what he wanted with just a glance.

If he said he understood, he didn't even know which "moderately prosperous" Qingyundao was referring to.

Seeing Qingyang's silence, Guxue, thinking she had said something wrong and about to comfort him, was interrupted.

"Forget it, let's not talk about that guy. Let's go explore this planet."

Honestly, he was still very curious about those hundreds of giant trees. If they weren't too expensive, he even wanted to buy a seed to play with.

What would happen if he threw it onto a planet with a primitive civilization? Would it affect their developmental trajectory?

Guxing glared sternly at Guxue and followed behind Qingyang as they left.

One day later.

Qingyang and the other two left the giant tree planet.

They boarded a Radiant Moon Battleship, preparing to head to a starport on the outskirts of Purple Thistle City to check their cargo.

"Sir! Sir, please wait a moment."

As the three prepared to board, a robust old man with a spirited demeanor suddenly appeared.

Qingyang's body flashed with black and white energy, and he instantly appeared in front of Qingyang.

Qingyang looked in surprise at the crew member before him, who clearly came from an extraordinary background, unable to imagine that bodyguard services would be so proficient.

The robust old man was also inwardly startled by the Level 4 life fluctuation, and at such a young age.

He possessed at least a Purple-Gold individual talent, and even exuded an aura more noble than that of his own prince.

He then reacted and quickly said, "I am Red Babylon, the butler of the Second Prince of the Purple Thistle Kingdom.

I've come to invite you to an event, though it's less of an event and more of a gathering for the noble youths of the capital."

Qingyang frowned. A gathering?

Why did he smell the scent of royal power struggles?

Although Alliance regulations were paramount, and even citizens of imperial systems enjoyed adequate living standards, this did not mean the position of king was without benefits, and the competition remained fierce.

Seeing Qingyang's lack of response, Butler Red added anxiously, "There will be activities for item identification and individual combat. The winner will receive a Star Weapon provided by the royal family."

Identification? Individual combat? Isn't this a free handout?

The Star of Truth's detection function wouldn't be polite about it.

Qingyang, who was about to refuse, hesitated and asked, "Around when will it be?"

Butler Red breathed a sigh of relief and said, "The banquet ended yesterday, and the main event will start in a few hours."

Gu Xing retracted his aura and silently followed Qingyang and Gu Xue.

He looked at Butler Red with a strange expression.

His boss had an ability related to intuition; inviting him to such an event?

"Will the Commander, who was treated by the manager of the Moonlight Company, be attending?"

A massive space cruise ship.

A young man in a black suit looked down at the gradually livening venue and said calmly, "Star Weapons, even a Prodigy Commander wouldn't miss out."

The long-haired youth beside him asked curiously, "Second Brother, are you so sure he will win?"

"Prodigies always possess unparalleled confidence," the Second Prince said nonchalantly.

At this moment, Qingyang and the others, having boarded the cruise ship, walked unhurriedly towards the venue.

"Brother Qingyang, those young masters from big families are so cunning. Why don't we let Big Brother go and beat them all up!"

Gu Xue whispered beside him.

"Don't look at me like that, Big Brother used to do that."

"Cough cough!" Gu Xing coughed, and Gu Xue snorted and stopped talking, then turned to wink at Qingyang, signaling him to consider it.

Qingyang just smiled, glancing at Gu Xing with surprise.

This guy looked so quiet, but he wasn't exactly a peace-loving person.

Beating up the young masters from big families... weren't all members of this small team from a strong nation?

"We're here, Mr. Qing!" Butler Red, who was in front, suddenly stopped.

Qingyang withdrew his thoughts and stepped through the magnificent classical gate before him.

He walked directly inside.

As the noise in the hall gradually subsided, almost everyone turned their attention to Qingyang and his group.

In the past few days, basically all factions had thoroughly investigated Qingyang's background.

In the end, they found nothing. They were even prompted with insufficient permissions when searching through the Star Net!

What did this mean?

The Star Net could even retrieve detailed information on every member of the Purple Thistle Kingdom's royal family throughout history!

"Hmph!"

Gu Xing seemed to dislike being stared at intensely and let out a cold snort.

The muffled snort echoed in everyone's minds, startling them all.

One had to know that the noble youths of great nations were all ability users or ancient martial artists; their mental resistance was useless.

At this moment, a young man with purple pupils walked towards Qingyang and his group.

"I am Gilan Smith, the Second Prince of the Kingdom. I've heard much about you, and meeting you now, Brother Qing, you are indeed extraordinary."

Smith smiled warmly and very cordially.

Qingyang also smiled slightly, "The activities here are very interesting to me."

Smith clearly understood Qingyang's meaning, "The activities are about to begin. The first event is individual might. Brother Qing, are you interested?"

As he spoke, his gaze fell upon Gu Xing, who stood silently beside them.

Unexpectedly, Qingyang smiled slightly, his face full of humility.

"How about this, I don't like wasting time. Your Highness, the Second Prince, could you have all the participants attack me at once?"

"If they can injure me within five minutes, I'll consider it a loss."

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