Free Web NovelChapter 2397: Chapter 2389: New Star
Of course Feng Jun was listening; actually, the rain today wasn’t naturally formed but rather created using the Rain Prayer Array.
He was constantly sensing Hesheng with his Divine Sense from afar, and although its defense against brainwaves was strong, it ultimately wasn’t professional—just a factory, not a densely populated urban area. As long as he was careful, there wouldn’t be much trouble.
He observed everything and thus used the Rain Prayer Array because he was worried that once a deal was underway, there might suddenly be satellites above—the Human Race’s satellites have been mostly shot down by the Insect Race, but recently quite a few have been launched.
The technology used by satellites here is undoubtedly much stronger than on Earth. Feng Jun couldn’t guarantee whether they would have low-light and super remote sensing imaging capabilities, so it’s best to cover it with rain clouds.
But doing this was merely preparation for a backup plan; he didn’t mean to absolutely proceed with the transaction.
The strong magnetic field shield activated by He Runxian caused considerable disruption to Feng Jun’s Divine Sense—key was that he didn’t dare probe deeply, but even so, he roughly understood what was discussed between the parties.
Truly an old fox and a young fox—in fact, these two were not just foxes, also carrying a wolf-like nature.
Perhaps it’s because they are constantly amidst a crisis that they can cultivate such a character?
In response to He Runxian’s call, Feng Jun straightforwardly stated, "I really admire you, truly dare to agree to anything!"
Can he hear me speak? He Runxian broke out in cold sweat again, but he truly didn’t dare to fool this person—not because a broker is more dangerous than a military intelligence colonel, but because... this person is holding his lifeline.
After a moment of hesitation, he sighed lightly, "In the end, we’re all warriors fighting for the Human Race; we were both once reservists, that makes us comrades, hard to sit back in apathy."
"I agree with you," Feng Jun wouldn’t take the wrong side on major issues, regardless of whether the other was probing. He sincerely thought so, and wasn’t afraid to say it outright.
However, the key issue was, "Didn’t you hear it? Perhaps medicine is just the first step; what if he pushes further?"
"Push further?" He Runxian murmured softly, then smiled wryly, "Hope he won’t, by then... I’ll do my best, if soldiers die in battle, how many ordinary civilians can survive?"
"You agreed quite promptly," Feng Jun sneered, "Do you think I’ll always provide you with medicines and food? You want to be a good person, I don’t object, but I have no obligation to keep helping you make favors."
He Runxian knew this well, and he smiled bitterly, saying, "Prices can be negotiated... in the end, it’s for a good cause."
"I really dislike others using moral coercion on me," Feng Jun replied straightforwardly, "We only occasionally have needs, so we find Hesheng; honestly, when it comes to money, not to boast... I could afford all of Hesheng, believe it or not?"
"Don’t believe it!" He Runxian replied outright.
"Suit yourself!" Feng Jun had no intention to argue with him, he wouldn’t expose his strength anyway—the old fox.
He Runxian almost stumbled; saying "don’t believe it" wasn’t truly disbelief, just trying to glean some information, but turns out the other was indeed sharp—maybe the previous conversation stimulated him?
Then he proactively brought the topic back, "So tonight... deposit the advance?"
"Sure," Feng Jun responded without hesitation, "But after this deal is done, whether there’s another is uncertain... don’t rush Hesheng Headquarters to prepare too much medicine, it’s easy to be caught and you’re already being watched!"
He Runxian was silent; he really had this intention but admitted the other’s concerns were valid.
After the conversation, he went to the urban area specifically to relay the events face-to-face with He Huiqing—at this point, besides the military headset between the broker and him, any other secure lines can’t be trusted.
He Huiqing was very pleased with his response and supported his choice—they were all in the war zone and understood the importance of supporting the military too well.
However, regarding medicine selection, he felt He Runxian was still a bit inexperienced, "Type B and Type C treatment fluid, Nanobot Repair Robots, and Critical Care Chamber... rest assured, the Headquarters surely has a better grasp of what medicines we can’t produce here."
"Perhaps not," He Runxian was truly unconvinced about this, "Headquarters is no longer on Xingzheng Star, and this is a military requirement; how could ordinary people need so much Type B and Type C treatment fluid?"
"Alright, I’ll give them a heads-up," He Huiqing replied dismissively, "Actually, last time I contacted Headquarters, the leader already expressed willingness to try donating some to the military... not really for the order, a bit of reputation always helps."
He Runxian paused before nodding, "I was thinking the same."
That evening, amid pouring rain, Feng Jun placed eighteen tons of energy stones and then slipped away silently.
He first sought True Sage Diao Sou, hoping to get help getting to the target star—he wasn’t fast enough to make the journey on his own.
In fact, Ren Tu and Yi Jue have a better relationship, but the opening of this world mainly relies on two gates! He had to distinguish between primary and secondary.
Fishing Sage True Sage was happily muddying the waters when he was summoned over, a bit unwilling, but after hearing the reason, he immediately said, "A new map, huh, no problem... This mining equipment, the idea isn’t bad, suitable for you to operate."
Feng Jun was a bit speechless, wasn’t your main concern the new map, and the mining equipment was secondary?
Also... What’s this about "suitable for me to operate"? Does that mean in your eyes, I’m just destined to be an assistant?
However, he really couldn’t complain; a True Immortal leaving his body agreed without hesitation to expedite his journey, that’s quite a favor!
Fishing Sage True Sage was truly straightforward; he left immediately, and took just over a day to reach a planet two hundred million kilometers away, averaging a speed of over two thousand kilometers per second.
And this was for long-distance travel; in short bursts, speeds of over ten thousand kilometers per second aren’t anything special—at least according to Fishing Sage himself.
As expected, upon arrival, Fishing Sage slowed down, but he didn’t let Feng Jun go, instead taking him to tour the surrounding star systems, "Since we’re here, let’s visit a few more places, Mountain Master Feng. Following me will offer convenience."
What convenience, Feng Jun quietly grumbled, more like using me as a "minibus," right?
Fishing Sage True Sage could really toss around; he took Feng Jun on a tour for a full seven days—though they didn’t cover much ground. Abandoning the travel mode and entering the exploration mode, Fishing Sage’s speed was really just that ordinary.
When it was about time, he finally gave up on further exploration, "Send me back first, then you can return yourself."
What could Feng Jun say? He couldn’t say anything; a True Immortal spent eight days on him, which was truly justified.
He sent Fishing Sage back, then entered the planet, and found out that the population here was much larger than over there—after all, it’s relatively safer, with less war, naturally more prosperous.
But even so, this place was still under a state of war readiness, everywhere was a tense atmosphere—because the Insect Race was not far away, once the front planet fell, this place would become the next frontier, even the main battlefield.
Feng Jun roughly observed the state of the humans here, and didn’t enter the city—he was apprehensive about the city’s defense capabilities, though he could definitely escape, it would be quite embarrassing if he stumbled.
He arrived at the pickup spot, which was indeed a good place, a desert with nearly a hundred shipping containers, covered by huge shelters, and most importantly, there was no one around, with no electromagnetic activity within a hundred kilometers.
Feng Jun searched the surroundings and, finding no surveillance devices, approached under the cover of darkness.
In fact, Hesheng still had anti-theft measures, all the containers were chained with a mechanical digital lock, incorrect password entry would trigger an alarm.
Feng Jun wasn’t clear on what would happen after triggering the alarm, but he had no intention of finding out—since there’s no one monitoring nearby and he had the correct password, why make unnecessary fuss!
After entering the password, he retrieved the containers, and they disappeared instantly.
"The goods have been taken," someone a thousand kilometers away discovered the situation—triggered devices are really indefensible, "taken with the correct password, should be those brokers, finally relieved... Did they come right on time?"
"Could it be a coincidence?" someone asked beside him, "This is a huge sum, if it goes to waste, it would be terrible, should we activate the tracking?"
The people at Hesheng Headquarters really wanted to probe the brokers’ background, but the production base on the Ancestral Star already sent a message: We’ve already tested, don’t provoke them... Otherwise, you’re not rescuing but harming people.
The headquarters was somewhat unconvinced, but the He family barely counts as a big clan, deeply understanding one principle: Whatever you do, first set a goal, achieving it is completing the task.
Since the goal is to save fellow humans on the Ancestral Star, all actions must revolve around this point, the process doesn’t matter, achieving the goal is most important.
During the whole process, any behavior contrary to the goal should not be done.
So despite being unconvinced, everyone agreed—as long as we can save the people, we won’t do anything unnecessary.
They didn’t even install a locator on the equipment because if something happened, they couldn’t bear the consequences.
But the He family hadn’t left preparations unmade, with no surveillance means within a hundred kilometers, they did have emergency measures—if a thief accidentally stole such a huge fortune, that would be a joke.
Due to time constraints, the He’s arrangement wasn’t extensive, but they had interception and tracking measures.
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