The moment the words "Titanium Crystal" were spoken, Zhu Yaokui's eyes flickered, ripples stirring in his heart before quickly settling again.
He knew his son too well. If Zhu Kang had truly gotten his hands on something good, he would certainly have clutched it tightly for himself. If he was bringing it up now, there could only be one reason.
He hadn't managed to take it.
Not only had he failed to seize it, but the other party was no pushover either.
"Tell me. Who was it this time? And how much Titanium Crystal did they have?"
Under normal circumstances, Zhu Yaokui naturally would not have bothered with it. But since it concerned Titanium Crystal, a resource they were currently short of, he cared greatly.
"That person concealed their identity. I investigated after returning, but I couldn't find any useful information."
Zhu Yaokui frowned, the disappointment in his eyes deepening. Losing was one thing, but not even being able to figure out the other party's identity was no longer merely a matter of strength—it was a matter of competence.
"Are you sure that person was from Jiangyuan City?"
Hearing this, Zhu Kang hurriedly nodded.
"It's highly likely." Afraid his words might not be convincing enough, he continued, "After breaking through the Silver Edge's energy shield, that person didn't dare to kill me. They were clearly afraid of the investigation that would follow. And someone who concealed their identity yet still feared your investigation like a tiger is most likely from Jiangyuan City."
"Besides, that person's frigate also had purple-quality components, perhaps more than one. Their status in Jiangyuan City must be extraordinary. That's why I came to ask you to step in."
At this point, Zhu Kang paused.
"As for the exact amount of Titanium Crystal, they claimed it was