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Yuwen Sa, with his large head, sat in a reclining chair.

Before him stood the Multi-Eye Race Tuo Lan Xiling, looking expectant. "Brother Yuwen, what brings you here?"

Not long ago, Tuo Lan Xiling spent tens of millions of Canglan Coin.

Please ask the strategist Yuwen Sa to take action against the Blue Star civilization.

To express the grief of losing a son.

Captain Ao Qu was his own son, whom he had raised for many years. How could Tuo Lan Xiling accept such an inexplicable death on Blue Star?

However, Tuo Lan Xiling was no fool. Under the clan leader's orders, he dared not directly attack Blue Star, but instead asked the "strategist" Yuwen Sa for help.

Furthermore, the conditions they proposed were that they could attack Blue Star without affecting the Multi-Eye Race.

Regardless of the outcome, this will not implicate the Lineage.

"The operation against Blue Star has begun."

Yuwen Sa, with his large head, spoke calmly.

"It's already started?" Tuo Lan Xiling's spirits lifted.

"How did you manage to do it?" Tuo Lan Xileng asked tentatively.

When a strategist intervenes, it is subtle and pervasive, subtly influencing the overall situation to achieve their goals.

Therefore, even though Tuo Lan Xiling was keeping an eye on Blue Star, he did not notice any signs that Big-Headed Yuwen Sa had made a move.

"I had my friend, Chairman Qing, from the Tree Mother Civilization, contact the higher-ups of the Blue Star Civilization at this time, and made a solemn promise to sign a mining contract with the Blue Star Civilization."

"It's Yuwen Sa with the big head," he said.

"Ah?"

Tuo Lan Xiling was somewhat stunned.

He knew about the Tree Mother Civilization, which was far superior to the Multi-Eye Race Civilization.

The Tree Mother Civilization made a solemn promise and signed a more favorable mining agreement with the Blue Star Civilization.

Is this targeting Blue Star civilization?

Isn't this handing a handout to Blue Star civilization?

Seeing Tuo Lan's confusion, the big-headed Yuwen Sa smiled and said, "The so-called promises are just words. The Tree Mother Civilization will not actually sign any mining agreement with the Blue Star Civilization."

Upon hearing this,

Tuo Lan Xiling was even more puzzled.

Even so, the Blue Star civilization didn't suffer any losses, did it?

"You should know that the Empire's envoy has already arrived on Blue Star."

The big-headed Yuwen Sa smiled and said, "The imperial envoy who has arrived on Blue Star this time is named Odis. He despises deceitful behavior, fickleness, and going back on one's word."

Odis

Tuo Lan Xiling looked thoughtful.

"Now that Odis has arrived on Blue Star, it will be difficult to keep anything that happens Blue Star from him."

"Including my good friend Chairman Qing, and his conversations with high-ranking officials on Blue Star."

Yuwen Sa, with his large head, paused for a moment before continuing:

"Chairman Qing and the high-ranking officials of Blue Star will promise as many benefits as possible. However, if any Blue Star official wavers and expresses the intention to abandon the contract with the Empire and instead sign a contract with the Tree Mother Civilization..."

"There's no need to waver; just a little hesitation will not lead to a high evaluation of the cultural exploration conducted by Inspector Odis on the Blue Star expedition."

"Big-headed Yuwen Sa said calmly."

"I see." Tuo Lan Xiling suddenly realized.

So-called cultural exploration is basically a subjective matter, depending on the envoy's attitude towards this life-bearing planet.

What Odis Audis disliked most was being inconsistent and fickle.

The Blue Star leadership had already submitted an application to the Empire, but in the end, they wanted to switch their allegiance to the Tree Mother Civilization, which completely crossed the bottom line of the Odis Inspector.

Such a cultural assessment would inevitably be extremely poor.

"The cultural assessment was extremely poor. The overall evaluation of Blue Star civilization will inevitably be low, resulting in a contract of low quality and a significant reduction in the Empire's investment. Thus, Blue Star civilization's losses will be measured in hundreds of millions of Canglan Coin."

"Even an extremely poor cultural evaluation could lead to Blue Star signing the lowest-level contract, meaning the contract would be terminated once Blue Star's mineral resources are depleted."

"At that time, you can directly deal with Blue Star."

Yuwen Sa, with his large head, looked at Tuo Lan and shook his head, saying, "But you should be prepared that the probability of Blue Star Civilization signing the lowest-level contract is not high, after all, you only gave me ten million Canglan Coin."

"If you increase it a hundredfold, I can guarantee that Blue Star will definitely sign the lowest-level contract."

"A hundred times?" Tuo Lan Xileng's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately said, "I'm already very satisfied with how Blue Star has fared."

One hundred times ten million, which is one billion Canglan Coin.

With Tuo Lan Xiling's wealth, he could afford it, but it would be a huge financial blow.

While the death of Ao Qu Xiling certainly angered Tuo Lan, as Starry Sky Lifeform, reason still prevailed over everything, and it was impossible for her to pay too high a price for a dead son.

"Brother Yuwen, your plan is truly brilliant!"

After pondering for a while, Tuo Lan Xiling couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

Throughout the entire process, Big-Headed Yuwen Sa never directly attacked Blue Star.

Instead, they exploited the rules of the Canglan Galactic Human Empire and the personality of the Odis Envoy to quietly dig a huge pit for Blue Star.

Even if this matter were exposed, it would have no impact. Although Odis knew that Chairman Qing had deliberately said those things to the higher-ups of Blue Star.

But the fact that the Blue Star leadership ultimately showed a wavering attitude was enough.

This alone is enough for Odis to conclude that the will of humanity on Blue Star is weak, and the final cultural assessment will not be very high either.

This is an open strategy.

Unless the higher-ups on Blue Star knew in advance or received guidance from a master, it would be very difficult to avoid it.

After all, anyone would think twice when faced with a sufficiently large benefit.

The capital of the Great Xia Imperial Capital.

Director Zhou's office.

Director Zhou looked at Chairman Qing on the screen.

"Director Zhou, our Tree Mother Civilization understands the difficulties faced by newly emerging civilizations, which is why we made this decision. As long as you sign a contract with us and provide that mineral resource, our Tree Mother Civilization is willing to invest one billion Canglan Coin in your planet every hundred years, with all revenue going to your Blue Star."

Chairman Qing smiled at Director Zhou, "Our Tree Mother Civilization is indeed far inferior to the Empire, but by signing a contract with our Tree Mother Civilization, you will receive its full support and guidance."

"And sign a contract with the Empire? You are merely one of countless life-bearing planets nurtured by the Empire. Director Zhou should be well aware of the difference."

Chairman Qing looked at Director Zhou.

The Tree Mother Civilization could not possibly agree to the contract terms he proposed.

But it was just talk anyway. If it weren't for the concern that Director Zhou wouldn't believe him, Chairman Qing would have dared to say that he would directly invite the Blue Star Civilization to take over the Tree Mother Civilization.

"I agree, Director Zhou. This is a rare opportunity. If you agree, I'll go back and draft the contract now."

Chairman Qing said.

Director Zhou remained silent.

But the instructions Su Yuan had given him a few days earlier kept replaying in his mind.

At that time, Su Yuan told him about what had happened that day, what Chairman Qing would say, and what he would promise, all of which were within Su Yuan's expectations.

Su Yuan also gave detailed instructions to Director Zhou on how to respond to Chairman Qing's promise.

Director Zhou's ability to climb to this position is undoubtedly due to his strong execution skills, coupled with the mental rehearsals he's done these past few days.

Snap--

Under the watchful eye of Chairman Qing.

Director Zhou suddenly stood up, looking at Chairman Qing with disappointment in his eyes.

"Chairman Qing, I never imagined that your Tree Mother Civilization would view my Blue Star Civilization in this way!" Director Zhou said gravely, enunciating each word clearly.

"Although my Blue Star civilization is weak, has only recently come into contact with the universe, and is far inferior to your Tree Mother Civilization, we still know the most basic principles of integrity!"

"Now that we have applied to the Empire, we will henceforth be loyal only to the Empire. The direction of the Empire's will will be the direction of our Blue Star civilization."

"Sign a contract with your Tree Mother Civilization? What's the difference between that and betraying the Empire?"

Director Zhou took a deep breath, then raised his hand and bowed towards a certain direction in the depths of the starry sky—the highest form of etiquette on Blue Star: "I hope your Tree Mother Civilization will refrain from uttering such words again. My Blue Star Civilization swears to stand with the Empire to the death."

The direction in which Director Zhou cupped his hands was precisely the direction of the Imperial Star of the Canglan Galactic Human Empire.

The way Chairman Qing looked at Director Zhou changed from initial confusion to disbelief, and then to utter astonishment.

Is this Director Zhou really that loyal to the empire?

Before Chairman Qing could continue speaking...

Director Zhou then hung up the phone, which was one of Su Yuan's instructions: to absolutely prevent Chairman Qing from raising any questions.

Somewhere on Blue Star, Odis withdrew his gaze from the capital of the Great Xia Imperial Capital.

As a mid-level Starry Sky Lifeform, with Psychic Domain covering the entire globe, nothing that happens on Blue Star can escape his notice.

The phone call between Director Zhou and Chairman Qing was also being watched by Odis.

When Odis heard the conditions proposed by Chairman Qing, he had a vague feeling that Director Zhou would waver.

After all, the conditions were too favorable.

Of course, as generous as it may be, given Inspector Audis's personality, if Director Zhou Odis wavers, the evaluation for the cultural inspection will certainly not be high.

If Director Zhou not only wavers but also shows signs of abandoning the empire, then Odis will give him a very poor evaluation.

What Odis didn't expect was that Director Zhou's performance was so unexpected.

Not only did he directly reject Chairman Qing's conditions, but he also demonstrated his lofty loyalty to the Empire.

Countless forces within the territory of the Canglan Galactic Human Empire have received the empire's favors, yet they spend their days fighting for their own interests, disregarding the empire's interests, and even betraying the empire's interests for their own gain.

Those immortal beings who have lived for millions of years have a level of loyalty to the Empire that is less than that of ants from a native planet who have only been in contact with the Empire for a few days?

Odis grew angrier the more he thought about it. He was a staunch Imperialist who believed that the Empire should rule everything.

While angry, Odis's evaluation of Director Zhou and Blue Star also rose sharply.

How could a civilization Blue Star possess such enlightened high-ranking officials? And how could its culture be lacking?

"But why did Chairman Qing do this when he clearly couldn't have made that decision on behalf of the Tree Mother Civilization?"

After a moment's thought, Odis realized that something was amiss.

As an imperial envoy, he knew all too well the attitudes of those civilized powers. Facing a nascent civilization like Blue Star's, not enslaving them to death was already a sign of good conscience; to offer them preferential treatment?

"Is this a trap set for Blue Star civilization? Is someone targeting Blue Star civilization?"

Inspector Odis immediately realized what was happening.

However, upon realizing this, Odis once again raised his opinion of Blue Star to a higher level.

Faced with the trap of an unknown enemy, the Blue Star civilization not only managed to cope, but also performed exceptionally well.

"Excellent! No, outstanding!"

Odis gave his final assessment of the Blue Star civilization's cultural exploration efforts.

Excellent.

While cultural exploration primarily relies on subjective perspectives, a sufficiently large amount of objective "evidence" is still needed for optimal evaluation.

However, Inspector Odis felt that evidence was not a problem. He had already recorded the conversation between Director Zhou and Chairman Qing, which was the "ironclad proof" that Blue Star civilization had received an excellent evaluation.

Hundreds of thousands of meters underground.

Su Yuan learned of Inspector Odis' final decision from the Grey Mirror and nodded slightly.

Su Yuan was already aware of Yuwen Sa's schemes against Blue Star.

This is also one of the inherent hidden dangers that will inevitably remain in the fight against Interstellar Colony Ship.

The deaths of Captain Ao Qu and two other second-generation Multi-Eye Race will inevitably invite revenge from their elders.

Because of the imperial relationship, this retaliation would inevitably not be on the surface, but rather reside at a deeper level.

Su Yuan had learned all of the above beforehand from the Grey Mirror, including Yuwen Sa's schemes.

After taking stock of all the information, Su Yuan did not interfere with Yuwen Sa's plan in advance, but instead went with the flow and completely reversed the situation that was originally unfavorable to Blue Star.

Yuwen Sa used the personality of Inspector Odis as a weapon, and Su Yuan could do the same.

Director Zhou's indecisiveness will lower the evaluation of the cultural assessment.

However, if Director Zhou firmly stands on the side of the Empire, it will raise the evaluation of the cultural assessment.

Under these circumstances, Su Yuan was fully capable of achieving his desired goals based on Yuwen Sa's (the "Big Head") scheme.

The Virtual Network World.

Personal space.

Yuwen Sa, with his large head, sat relaxed in his armchair, awaiting a reply from his friend Chairman Qing.

Tuo Lan Xiling sat to the side, a satisfied look on his face.

According to Yuwen Sa's description, Blue Star will suffer heavy losses under his scheme, at best, and the Empire's subsequent investment will be greatly reduced.

In severe cases, the lowest-level contract will be signed, at which point the contract period will be over, and the Blue Star civilization will no longer have the protection of the empire.

"We strategists kill without needing a knife."

Yuwen Sa was leisurely and content.

Wow!

Just then...

A figure materialized not far away; it was none other than the Chairman Qing of the Tree Mother Civilization.

My friend is here.

Upon seeing this, Yuwen Sa smiled.

"Chairman Qing."

Tuo Lan Xiling immediately stood up to show respect.

"Brother Qing, what is Blue Star's reaction?"

Yuwen Sa immediately inquired.

In his view, there are only two possible reactions from Blue Star.

One option was to hesitate and waver, while the other was to decide to side with the Tree Mother Civilization.

"This is ridiculous. That Director Zhou is really ridiculous. Who is he trying to fool? Loyalty, huh?"

Chairman Qing looked gloomy.

He was unaware of Yuwen Sa's scheme; he had only spoken those words at the request of a friend.

"What's the meaning?"

Yuwen Sa realized something was wrong.

"See for yourself."

Chairman Qing immediately sent out the call log.

Yuwen Sa looked solemn and quickly finished reading.

"This"

Looking at Director Zhou's behavior in the call log, Yuwen Sa's lips twitched.

Especially considering that, under his careful planning, Director Zhou's performance had already caught the eye of Odis, and that his schemes and plans had not only failed to harm Blue Star.

It also helped Blue Star and raised its cultural evaluation.

All his efforts were in vain.

Yuwen Sa could no longer endure it.

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