Treading the Stars
Chapter 258

A Trial in the Outer Universe

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"What's got our academy's chief so troubled?" A mocking voice drifted over. Lu Yin turned to see a foxlike face wearing a smile that sent a chill down his spine.

When he saw Silver, Lu Yin's thoughts stirred. "The White Night Clan has made a move against the Great Yu Empire. Aren't you going to do anything about it?"

Silver feigned surprise. "Made a move? Could it be because you offended the Night King Clan?"

Lu Yin didn't answer, which was as good as an admission.

Silver's lips curled upward. "That's a tough one. We're talking about the White Night Clan, and you offended their royal line. What a hassle."

Lu Yin looked at him. "If the White Night Clan takes down the Great Yu Empire, you'll be in trouble too. At the very least, your plans in the Great Yu Empire will be over."

Silver stretched. "I have no idea what you're talking about. But I do have some information I could sell you. The question is whether you can afford it."

"What information?" Lu Yin narrowed his eyes.

Silver smiled at Lu Yin. "First, the price. Money for information, up front."

Lu Yin took out a Mebis Bank Crystal Card. "There are four hundred and fifty thousand cubic meters of Star Energy Crystals in it."

Silver smiled. "I don't need that. I want a piece of information."

"Information?" Lu Yin was surprised. He had a vague idea what Silver wanted.

"You managed to get in touch with an elder of the Night King Clan and make that old fossil, Original Pure Night King, come forward to protect your little girlfriend. I want to know what you gave up in exchange." Silver's smile faded, and he spoke seriously.

Lu Yin fell into thought. Could he tell Silver about Third

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