Thoughtful Service

Following the Navigation Shuttle's route, Tang Chuan took in all the splendor of Heka Star 18 from within the Quin Shuttle.

A few minutes later, the Quin Shuttle slowly decelerated and descended, landing on a massive spaceport packed with all kinds of Shuttles.

Hiss—

The cabin opened, and Tang Chuan stepped out. A simple Silver Wristwatch was strapped around his wrist.

It was another form of the Fantasy Weapon. As for the spacecraft behind him, it was now nothing more than an empty shell without any power.

Both the Cosmic Sandbox and the Divine Transformation Device were stored within the watch and carried on Tang Chuan's person.

After all, they were too important, and they were what he relied on in times of danger. Tang Chuan could not possibly part with them.

He took a breath of the planet's air and found it fairly easy to adapt to.

The oxygen content was slightly higher than Azure Star's, mixed with some inert gases that were harmless to the body.

Before Tang Chuan had received the injection, he might have needed several minutes to adjust.

But now, the slight elevation of his life level left him without the slightest discomfort.

Very soon.

The Navigation Shuttle beside him opened as well, and a woman in formal attire with black hair and green skin quickly stepped out. She was the Heka Star Woman who had exchanged a few words with Tang Chuan through the projected panel earlier.

She hurried over politely, placed her right hand over her chest, and gave a slight bow. Smiling, she said, "Hello, Mr. Tang Chuan. My name is Teregal, and I am your exclusive guide on Heka Star 18. If you have any questions or need any assistance, you may ask me for help."

Tang Chuan nodded slightly. "Hello, Teregal. Thank you for guiding me."

As he spoke, Tang Chuan slapped Chiliu, who had crawled onto his neck, onto the ground.

That was going too far. Hanging on me was one thing. After getting used to your appearance, you weren't even that ugly anymore.

But what was with crawling onto my face? Couldn't you see I was talking to someone?

Yet in Teregal's eyes, the scene was utterly baffling.

Mr. Tang Chuan...

Why was he waving at the air?

Was that some special greeting custom of his species?

That puzzled expression also entered Tang Chuan's view.

Tang Chuan came back to his senses and glanced from the corner of his eye at Chiliu, which was wriggling on the ground before climbing back up his calf.

Teregal couldn't see it?

Well, that was understandable.

Although Chiliu was merely the Communicator left behind by Meatball.

To a Main God, it was something entirely dispensable.

Yet it carried a trace of a Main God's attributes. It was only natural that low-dimensional beings could not perceive Chiliu's form.

And he himself was probably only able to see Chiliu's three-dimensional appearance because of the Divine Core's enhancement.

However, that three-dimensional appearance might not even have been Chiliu's complete form. If his field of vision were raised by several more dimensions, Chiliu's true shape might even be a horrifying thing larger than a planet, inheriting the Meatball lineage's ugliness...

Teregal quickly concealed her surprise and smiled sweetly. "You're welcome, Mr. Tang Chuan. So, how would you like to pay? Will you only pay for the optimal sightseeing flight route provided by the Navigation Shuttle, join my VIP customer program, or book Teregal directly so that I can provide services exclusively for you during this period?"

Tang Chuan was stunned.

What?

The Navigation Shuttle charged for its navigation service?

So even if she had not provided Shuttle guidance, he could actually have landed directly at the airport after passing inspection?

And here he had thought the service was so considerate. Just through guiding his landing, she had conveniently allowed him to take in the planet's beauty from the sky.

So it was a paid service?

Tang Chuan's expression stiffened slightly. Raising his hand, he said, "Wait a moment. I'll ask my Smart Butler about your currency."

Teregal glanced at the silver Metal Watch on Tang Chuan's wrist and smiled. "Certainly, Mr. Tang Chuan."

Then Tang Chuan complained to Quintessa in his mind, "This is what you meant by being treated politely? She is polite, sure, but she wants money!"

Judging by Teregal's attitude, let alone providing basic information assistance, she might even be willing to return to the Quin Shuttle with him for some cross-species harmonious exchange.

But it would cost money, dear!

When you first said she would provide navigation services, you never said I had to pay.

Quintessa laughed in his mind. "Master, you'll get used to it. Every intelligent civilization values strength and wealth above all else. There is no such thing as a free lunch."

Tang Chuan said speechlessly, "Fine. My first exchange with a Main Universe civilization, and I immediately got taught what the dangers of the universe are. What do we do now? How are we supposed to make money?"

Quintessa said, "You need not worry. The Origin Universe contains countless rare resources for lower-level civilizations. Wait a moment. I'll retrieve a Rare Mineral."

Though she said to wait a moment, only one or two seconds passed before Quintessa had Tang Chuan spread out his palm.

Tang Chuan did as instructed and saw beams of light projected from the Metal Watch, transferring a natural metal ore the size of a human head into his hand.

Teregal's eyes lit up.

This was...

Stable spatial storage technology!

Even high-tier Level 8 Civilizations might not possess this portable technology.

Her guess had been right. As a seasoned interstellar tourist, Mr. Tang Chuan was undoubtedly a true tycoon!

Tang Chuan handed the roughly twenty-pound chunk of natural ore to Teregal.

Teregal accepted it with great ceremony, then placed the ore on the ground and took out a portable measuring device to scan it.

She put away the device, her smile blooming like a flower, and called over two male staff members from the Navigation Shuttle to carry the ore away.

Then she said to Tang Chuan, "Such a large piece of natural Hyena Gold ore is more than enough to purchase a small spacecraft, Mr. Tang Chuan. We will help you exchange the Hyena Gold ore for our Heka Star civilization's currency. Would you like to exchange all of it?"

Tang Chuan nodded. "Exchange all of it."

"Of course~"

Teregal took out her Communicator and gave a few instructions. Then she said to Tang Chuan, "Because the amount is too large and exceeds our service authority, please wait here for a moment. I'll be right back."

With that, she flirtatiously brushed back her hair and walked toward the Navigation Shuttle.

About three to five minutes later, she hurried back out with a semi-transparent card the size of half a palm, resembling a black crystal, in her hand.

Handing the card to Tang Chuan, Teregal said, "This is the highest-level Information Currency Storage Card we are authorized to issue. It contains one billion credits. Once the Hyena Gold ore has undergone a precise appraisal, the remaining amount will be transferred into your card as well.

By the way, I don't know whether you are familiar with the prices on Heka Star 18. An ordinary citizen usually spends two to ten credits on a meal, while thirty credits are enough for a family of several people to enjoy a very lavish dinner.

In addition, when we help high-end clients auction rare items, we do not charge any handling fees, in keeping with the principles of racial exchange and goodwill~

However, your final spending amount on Heka Star 18 must exceed three hundred thousand credits.

But with Mr. Tang Chuan's financial resources, that certainly won't be a problem."

What else could Tang Chuan say?

He could only complain, Damn capitalism...

He accepted the card and said calmly, "All right, I understand. I also checked just now. Heka Star's public facilities and all notarized merchants accept card payments, correct?"

Teregal explained, "That's right. Our public facilities and technology are among the best even within Level 9 Civilizations. Whether it's transportation Shuttles or various entertainment facilities, you can pay by card.

Also, you needn't worry about losing the card. Our public security is excellent. Even if you lose it, you can replace it at any bank station for ten credits. We have already entered your identity information into the system, so you need not worry about that at all.

However...

Mr. Tang Chuan, forgive my boldness, but you still haven't answered me. Would you like to join my VIP customer program, or book me and my team for the entire duration so that we may serve you with complete dedication and sincerity?"

Teregal's eyes gleamed with anticipation.

Tang Chuan said, "I'll join the VIP customer program."

Teregal was somewhat disappointed, but she did not show it. She still said warmly and sincerely, "All right. This is my personal contact number. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.

However, if you require certain special services, there will be additional charges~"

Tang Chuan said, "Mm, got it."

(PS: Heckarians do not use a decimal system, but it can only be expressed in decimal terms here. Whenever they say a number, Tang Chuan's mind automatically translates it into Azure Star numerical units. One billion... just understand it as roughly one billion. Giving exact single-digit figures would make the page far too cluttered. Also, please vote.)