Ch. 21Global Crossing: Empire of Stars
Key Plot Points and Events
- Lin Zhichen and Liu Manyun discuss the production and distribution of NZT-50, a powerful drug that enhances mental abilities.
- Lin Zhichen agrees to produce NZT-50 for Liu Manyun at a price of one Energy Coin per pill, with the condition that it's for personal use only and cannot be exposed within a short period.
- Lin Zhichen watches the successful production of NZT-50 pills and instructs Dr. Li Ping to speed up the production line.
- Lin Zhichen and Liu Manyun part ways, with Liu Manyun warning Lin Zhichen to be careful with NZT-50.
- Lin Zhichen observes the successful cultivation of Refining Essence into Qi by a group of NPCs under the influence of NZT-50 and Psionic potions.
- The Meteor Mercenary Group's ships return to Earth, causing a stir among netizens due to the capture of pirate NPCs.
- Wu Tianyi and Wei Peng discuss the failed attack on the pirate base by the Rockefeller conglomerate.
Character Developments
- Lin Zhichen: Shows strategic thinking and decisiveness in business deals, demonstrates his cultivation prowess, and expresses his long-term vision for the Meteor Mercenary Group.
- Liu Manyun: Shows concern for Lin Zhichen's safety and warns him about the potential dangers of NZT-50.
- Wu Tianyi: Shows analytical skills and objectivity in discussing the failed attack on the pirate base.
Significant Themes
- The power of mental enhancement drugs (NZT-50) and their potential dangers.
- The challenges and complexities of interstellar politics and competition.
- The importance of strategic thinking and long-term vision in business and cultivation.
Character Interactions
- Lin Zhichen and Liu Manyun: Engage in a business deal and express mutual concern for each other's safety.
- Lin Zhichen and Wu Tianyi: Greet each other upon Wu Tianyi's return, with Wu Tianyi discussing the failed attack on the pirate base with Lin Zhichen.
- Lin Zhichen and the NPCs: Observe the NPCs' successful cultivation under his guidance and the influence of NZT-50 and Psionic potions.