The Empire begins with the Fourth Scourge.

Chapter 2509 Young Leader

2510: Young Leader

The woman had short, neat hair and a delicate and beautiful face. However, in her charming eyes, there was a gleam of brilliance that could not be ignored.

What was surprising was that, although she was only wearing a dress made of expensive material but ordinary style, she did not feel out of place at all when standing in front of this team of majestic golden-armored guards.

It was as if she was the Valkyrie leading these elite warriors! Such temperament was in sharp contrast with her clothes.

Seeing the woman standing there, Jin Hao nodded and walked over with his golden cane. "You came quickly, Wang Qin, my eldest daughter."

"I heard that Uncle Xu had an accident, so I came here first." Wang Qin said lightly.

Her voice is a little low, and there is a hint of charm in her bones, but all of this is wrapped up under that icy appearance. She is simply a beauty that makes men unable to stop.

Especially... a strong man. Only a man strong enough to melt the ice on her exterior can touch her most fascinating inner self.

She is also one of Jin Hao's adopted daughters. She is just 20 years old this year and was also born naturally on the Dawn Planet. Although she is young, she has already reached a very high level in financial management, mineral smelting, and even combat training. Before Xu Yan's death, she had been working in a subsidiary of the United Mining Group.

"Very good." Jin Hao nodded and said, "Let's go, it's time to introduce you to Xu Deng."

Wang Qin nodded slightly, turned around, bringing a gust of fragrance, walked to the side of the spaceship first, then stood at the cabin door, bowed to Jin Hao, and waited until he entered the spaceship before walking up and following Jin Hao.

Whether it is behavior or etiquette, everything is meticulous and accurate.

The Golden Rich-class frigate flew straight into the sky and quickly left the atmosphere. After leaving the gravity well, it started its hyperspace engine and instantly disappeared into the starry sky.

The headquarters of the United Mining Group is no longer on the planet Dawn. Although they still retain a very large company on the planet Dawn, their main business has shifted to public relations and reception, specializing in communicating with those high-ranking figures in the capital of the Kingdom of Dawn.

But their main business management and decision-making departments have moved to the planet Annaji.

Under the terrifying power of the United Mining Group, the planet of Annaji, which was once the capital of the Eru people, has now been completely occupied by them. In addition, the planet of Annaji is also the capital of the Moder star zone, so the Eru people have almost lost their previous dominant position on this planet.

Now they are just an ordinary vassal race.

On the planet Annaji, the United Mining Group can not only continue the development of the Kuna Cluster, but especially the Kuna Eye Galaxy. This galaxy is not a fully formed galaxy, so it is full of asteroids and nebula fragments, and some rare minerals can be easily mined from here.

At the same time, there is the Kuna Horn galaxy, which contains a large number of secrets and is also the focus of research by the United Mining Group.

Not only that, the planet Annaji is also very close to the Monsua Nebula where the United Mining Group first built the matter decompressor, which makes it more convenient to monitor the operation of the matter decompressor and the decomposition and smelting of massive amounts of minerals.

After the Golden Rich-class frigate entered the planet Annaji, two shuttles immediately came to meet it.

[United Mining Group welcomes you, Mr. Jin Hao.] The receptionist's sweet voice came from the communication, and a beautiful woman with decent manners was projected in the holographic projection.

"I want to go and see my old friend again." Jin Hao said slowly.

[Mr. Xu Deng is already waiting in the reception hall.] The receptionist said with a smile.

Jin Hao nodded and waved his hand to tell the receptionist to leave him alone, and the holographic projection was interrupted.

"What do you think of Xu Deng, father?" Wang Qin's cold voice came, "Destroy him, control him, or seduce him?"

"Don't have too many thoughts, Wang Qin. Just keep a normal mind and interact with Xu Deng." Jin Hao said, "Don't underestimate anyone. Once you lose your normal mind, you may be completely destroyed."

Wang Qin smiled coldly and said, "Perhaps except for the Dawn King Tang Xiao, no one in this galaxy can destroy me."

“Hehehehe…” Jin Hao laughed but did not comment.

The spacecraft landed at the dedicated spaceport on top of the huge building of the United Mining Group that was ten thousand meters high. When the hatch opened, a welcoming team was seen lined up on both sides. Standing in the middle was a young man with extraordinary bearing.

Xu Deng.

This is a man who is only 24 years old and yet he controls what is arguably the largest economic entity in the Kingdom of Dawn. Moreover, there isn't much opposition to his inheritance of this huge group, which shows his ability.

"It is my greatest honor to have your support at this moment, Uncle Jin." Xu Deng smiled slightly.

He used to be a very handsome man, but now, his face was covered with scars that extended all the way to his neck. Such scars almost destroyed everything and made him look a little hideous.

This scar was left by an accident during an experiment when Xu Deng was developing neutron steel. At that time, his entire body was almost burned to charcoal. His father Xu Yan used almost the most advanced technology and asked the top medical experts of Umbrella Pharmaceutical Group to treat him and save him.

However, due to the use of the T virus in the process of reshaping his body, the scars on his face can no longer be removed. In fact, not only on his face, but also on his body, there are large scars.

However, even so, standing opposite Jin Hao at this moment, he was still calm and composed, and his conversation was extraordinary. He did not have any inferiority complex because of the scars on his body. On the contrary, he was very confident and polite.

Xu Deng could obviously wear a mask, cover himself with bionic skin, or even put on makeup to make him look exactly like a normal person, but he chose to show his truest side without any hesitation. This open-mindedness alone made Jin Hao very satisfied.

Jin Hao nodded and said, "The last time I saw you, you were only 16 years old. I didn't expect that now you are already independent... Where is Lao Xu?"

"My father's body is in the reception room." Xu Deng said, and turned sideways to invite someone in. After seeing Wang Qin following behind Jin Hao, he also smiled faintly and said, "Hello, Miss Wang Qin."

"Do you know me?" Wang Qin frowned. "You have been working in our group's Mustafa branch since two years ago. Your performance is very good, and you are worthy of being Uncle Jin's adopted daughter. In fact, I discovered your identity after investigating because of curiosity. You are indeed outstanding, as bright as the bright moon in the night sky." Xu Deng said with a smile. Because of his injured vocal cords, his voice is hoarse and not pleasant to hear. But combined with his own temperament, he always has a unique charm.

This also shows his control over every detail of intelligence.

Jin Hao was chatting with Xu Deng when they came to the reception room. They saw a huge ice coffin placed in the center. Lying inside the ice coffin was a middle-aged man in his 50s - Xu Yan.

"Alas... you finally lie here, Old Xu... one step ahead of me..." Jin Hao sighed, walked over and gently stroked Xu Yan's face across the ice coffin, "With your departure, my life has collapsed by half."

Xu Deng didn't say anything. He just kept bowing to the ice coffin and Jin Hao.

Jin Hao talked to himself for a long time, recalling the process of co-founding a business with the support of Xu Yan, and all the things they had experienced. He talked nonstop for more than half an hour before he shook his head, placed his golden cane on the ice coffin, and said with deep emotion: "It has always been you who supported me all the way. But now that you are gone, I have to finish the rest of the journey by myself."

He shook his head and walked down.

Xu Deng walked over and held Jin Hao's arm, and at the same time Wang Qin also walked over and held Jin Hao's other arm. The two looked at each other at this time, and Wang Qin felt her heart skip a beat.

However, Xu Deng just smiled politely and turned to Jin Hao and said, "Uncle Jin, my father specifically instructed us before he passed away that all cooperation between United Mining Group and Solar Power Energy Company should remain the same, and you will always be our group's privileged partner."

“Haha, no need to emphasize this.” Jin Hao laughed, “I understood the moment I saw you.”

"According to the original plan, the Skyfort project was supposed to be tested in the Rendili galaxy, but the Ulan family refused. After my father passed away, their attitude seemed to have changed." Xu Deng said, "But please rest assured, Uncle Jin, I will handle this matter."

"Edel Wulan has always considered herself the queen of the Kingdom of Dawn. When Old Xu and I were here, she might have had some reservations, but now that Old Xu is gone..." Jin Hao patted Xu Deng on the shoulder, "You better be careful."

"I will, Uncle Jin." Xu Deng nodded.

"Well, it's time for me to go back. From now on, the friendship between our two families will all depend on you, Mr. Xu." Jin Hao said with a smile, "My daughter has loved metallurgy and mining since she was a child, so I sent her there for further studies, and now she has made some progress. From now on, I'll have to ask you to take care of her. Hahahaha."

"Please rest assured, Uncle Xu. Miss Wang Qin is not only beautiful, but also highly professional. From any perspective, she has the ability to stand on her own in the United Mining Group." Xu Deng said.

"That makes me feel relieved." Jin Hao waved his hand and said to Wang Qin, "I'm going back first. You, stay here."

"Yes, father." Wang Qin nodded.

"Please wait a moment, Uncle Jin." Xu Deng suddenly said, "Aren't you curious about why my father suddenly went to the border star system and was suddenly assassinated by the Imperial Inquisitor?"

Jin Hao's footsteps suddenly stopped, and at this time, the entire reception room was empty, with only a few of them here. He said in a low voice: "Kuna Horn Galaxy?"

Xu Deng said: "That's right, my father was not assassinated in the border galaxy, but in... the Corner of Kuna galaxy."

"The Kuna Horn should have nothing to do with the assassination." Jin Hao said in a deep voice.

"Indeed, the assassination and the Kuna Horn are two different things." Xu Deng said, "We found some clues in the Kuna Horn. But at the same time, my father's whereabouts were also revealed, and the defense force of the Kuna Horn system was insufficient, so the Imperial Inquisitor succeeded."

"Is it from the government of the Kingdom of Dawn or within your group?" Jin Hao asked again.

"I think it's probably the latter," Xu Deng said.

"So, have you found evidence in the Horn of Kuna?" Jin Hao continued to ask.

"Yes. We found key evidence on the planet Kuna Corner... The core of this planet is the giant comet that flew here billions of years ago, collided with a superstar, and then formed the Kuna Cluster." Xu Deng said, "And this comet came from an extragalactic galaxy. And we believe that there is very critical information hidden in it, which may be from an ancient civilization outside the galaxy."

(The origin of the Kuna Cluster is described in Chapter 1,043.)

Jin Hao's face became serious. "So, you have already planned to blow up the planet Corner of Kuna? This is a giant planet. It is difficult to hide such an action from others."

"So, I need to reorganize the group, or at least find out who leaked my father's itinerary," said Xu Deng.

"Don't worry, Mr. Xu. Solar Dynamics Energy and I will always support you. And regarding this matter..." Jin Hao suddenly revealed a mysterious smile, "Wang Qin has also received intelligence training, she will also help you."

Wang Qin just bowed slightly to Xu Deng indifferently.

"If that's the case, I'm relieved. I believe that soon, the United Mining Group will dig out those termites and re-condense into a unified force." Xu Deng said, "By then, we will be invincible."

“Hahahahaha!” Jin Hao laughed knowingly. He waved his hand, leaving Wang Qin to walk out alone, and said, “Solomon Ryan from the Secret Intelligence Department, please treat him to a meal when you have time.”

"I will listen to your advice, Uncle Jin." Xu Deng replied.

After watching Jin Hao leave, Xu Deng turned around and looked at Wang Qin who was standing next to him like an iceberg. He smiled and said, "We still have a lot of things to do next. Just stay with me."

Wang Qin suddenly said: "You want to move the old ministers of the group, which will be very dangerous."

"If it's not dangerous, why would I bring you along?" Xu Deng kept smiling.

……

At the same time, Jin Hao, who had already boarded his golden Regal-class frigate, stared at the gradually receding Planet Annaji, and suddenly waved his hand and said, "Let's go to Planet Dawn. There is an old friend we need to meet. Francis Underwood, I'm beginning to miss his red wine."