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Chapter 735 Rewards: Leaving Xandar
In the distance, Yondu, who was on the crashed Mohican, also survived, suffering only minor abrasions.

The other members of his team were not so lucky; the casualties were devastating. Some died in the crash, and most of the survivors lost limbs or were knocked unconscious by the shockwave.

Just as Star-Lord and his crew were confronting Ronan, the wreckage of the Mohican was also surrounded by Ronan's Kree minions.

To prevent his hard-earned "Raiders" team from being destroyed, Yondu immediately summoned his weapon "Sentinel Arrow" and stood guard over his severely wounded comrades.

Furthermore, Yondu's weapon, the "Sentinel Arrow," is an extremely high-tech weapon. He can amplify his mental power through the "launcher" mounted on his head, thereby controlling the weapon to kill.

It's somewhat similar to telekinesis.

Furthermore, because the "whistle arrow" is small and agile, it often kills people silently, making it impossible to defend against.

Yondu then used his "whistle arrow" to kill dozens of Kree in one fell swoop.

However, the immense mental strain also caused him physical discomfort.

Yondu's expression turned grim as he watched the Kree soldiers still gathering in the distance.

Just as he was preparing to go all out, even if it meant his death, to make the Kree suffer, Ronan the Accuser on the main battlefield was suddenly blown to pieces.

Upon seeing their leader killed, the Cree soldiers were thrown into chaos. They no longer cared about besieging the Mohican and scattered, fleeing for their lives in the distance.

"Hahaha……"

Yondu, who had narrowly escaped death, laughed loudly as he watched the Kree flee in panic, before weakly sitting down on the ground.

On the main battlefield, with the death of the invader Ronan, the Xandar defense forces finally had time to reorganize their fleet, and then hundreds of small airships landed around Mike and the others.

"Thank you for helping Xandar eliminate the invaders. To show our sincerity, Chief Rael would like to meet you in person to express her gratitude." Roman, a senior commander of the Nova Force, approached Mike and the others with goodwill.

He was wearing an earpiece, clearly having spoken with Rael, the leader of Xandar, beforehand.

Xandar is a peace-loving planet, and Mike and his friends' good deeds easily win the favor of the Nova Corps.

"Thanks? Is there any Star Coins to be won?" Star-Lord, who was showing off to Gamora, jumped up immediately when he heard there was a bargain to be had.

After all, Star-Lord has now become independent and only after taking charge of his own household did he realize how expensive daily necessities are.

No matter what he plans to do in the future, it's always good to have more money on hand.

"The assistance you provided to Xandar this time is invaluable, beyond monetary measure. If you truly desire interstellar currency, I believe the leader will grant your request." A smile appeared on Roman's serious face.

Roman already knew from Xandar's criminal investigation system that Star-Lord, Gamora, and the others were prisoners who had recently escaped from prison.

However, Roman didn't say anything to spoil the mood.

On the contrary, Star-Lord's greedy behavior made him seem very genuine.

After all, no one is perfect, and compared to saving Xandar, being greedy for a little money is not a bad thing.

Moreover, Roman's military background made him prefer those who spoke their minds and were straightforward.

"Really? Then hurry up and take us to see that Chief Rael." Star-Lord also smiled, but it was a greedy smile.

Then, Gamora slapped him hard on the back of the head, almost knocking him down.

So embarrassing.

In hindsight, Star-Lord's act of temporarily distracting Ronan was indeed quite wise, but Gamora couldn't stand his current greedy and petty behavior.

Even if the two are only temporary partners.

"Why did you hit me?" Star-Lord was caught off guard and was still a little dazed after regaining his footing. But his eyes quickly lit up, and he said to himself, "I understand now. We were able to defeat Ronan thanks to Mike. So how the spoils are distributed depends on him..."

Then he shamelessly walked up to Mike and said, "Mike, what do you say? Why don't we go see the leader of Xandar? You know, we might get a lot of interstellar currency, enough to last us a lifetime."

"I have no objection~" Mike nodded, having already put away the Power Stone.

It wasn't that he was greedy for money, but rather that he wanted to meet the leader of Xandar and have the leader help him promote his name, which would help him collect faith points.

When Ronan the Accuser was killed, many Xandar people saw it from afar, and a lot of faith power had already been collected.

However, this is clearly not enough.

"Thank you for your understanding. The leader is waiting for you at headquarters," Senior Commander Roman said at the opportune moment, and then arranged for the defense fleet to escort Mike and his group to the central region of Xandar.

As for himself, he stayed behind. Although Ronan the Accuser was dead, the Kree army he brought with him had not been completely wiped out.

Roman declared that none of the intruders should be let go.

Over there, Yondu saw his son make contact with the Xandar Nova Army and a kind smile appeared on his face. Then he quickly gathered his men to prepare for their escape.

It's important to know that these "space pirates" are equally unpopular on Xandar.

Then there's Xandar, a planet located in the Andromeda Galaxy, which is also in the chaotic region of the universe.

The brutal war with the Kree Empire has lasted for centuries.

The reason Xandar was able to maintain peace during the war was not due to the power of any one individual, but rather to its highly advanced technological civilization and the collective strength of tens of thousands of Nova Army members.

At the same time, the highly developed technological civilization has also benefited the people of Xandar.

As the spaceship flew overhead, looking down, one could see rows of magnificent buildings that blended Xandarian technology with classical architecture.

There are tall walls that emit a soft glow, and domes made of neon lights and steel.

The layout is well-defined, with roads crisscrossing yet orderly in a seemingly chaotic manner.

In short, it is a place of prosperity tinged with tranquility.

Soon, Mike's giant spaceship docked in front of the most magnificent building in the central area.

On either side of the entrance, solemn and respectful members of the New Star Army were already waiting, and between them, a large red carpet led directly into the building.

"Does this have to be such a big show?" Star-Lord, who had never been received so formally before, felt uneasy as he stepped onto the red carpet.

I felt that my current disheveled appearance was unworthy of this place.

Gamora and the others around them initially looked somewhat surprised, but they quickly adjusted.

After all, everyone here, including Star-Lord, is a seasoned veteran who has come through life and death trials and tribulations, and has seen a lot of the world.

At first, I was only moved by the solemn atmosphere, but after getting used to it, it's not that big of a deal.

Scarlet Witch and Nebula, who were following behind Mike, remained calm throughout.

Having a leader makes all the difference.

Upon reaching the building entrance, Destroyer and Rocket had their laser weapons confiscated before the group was led into the main hall by the guards at the entrance.

Compared to the high-tech environment outside Xandar, the spacious hall was surprisingly simple and unadorned, with little luxurious decoration. At the top of the hall, Chief Rael, dressed in a white and gold uniform with gleaming epaulets, watched curiously as Mike and his group arrived.

She sat sideways, her silver hair meticulously combed, exuding a gentle yet dignified air.

Star-Lord, who had been planning to ask for money, became quite reserved after meeting Rael, the person in question.

He stole glances at the female leader on the throne several times, but ultimately couldn't utter a single word.

"Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, Rocket, and Groot, in light of your contributions to Xandar, I hereby pardon your past crimes," Chief Rael said calmly, clearly having reviewed their files before their arrival. She then continued with a slight smile, "I heard from Roman that you are currently short of money. You will receive a bank card with one hundred million Star Dollars in it. Are you satisfied with that?"

"Satisfied, satisfied~" Star-Lord, who was about to become rich, couldn't help but laugh out loud.

“Shameful…” Gamora muttered disdainfully, then bowed slightly with Drax and the others, saying, “Thank you for your generosity, we are very satisfied.”

Even Groot, the tree spirit, bent over in a silly manner.

One hundred million interstellar coins, even if Star-Lord and his crew split it equally, would be enough for them to live on for the rest of their lives.

Moreover, they can live a very comfortable life.

Seeing this, Rael nodded slightly, then looked at Mike and the other two and asked, "Strangers, what reward do you want?"

There might be some information about Nebula in Xandar's database, but there's absolutely nothing about Mike and Scarlet Witch.

Before understanding what Mike and the other two wanted, Leader Reil dared not say anything more.

After all, Mike is someone who can kill Ronan with a single blow; it's best not to make enemies with such a powerful figure.

“Our request is simple: we want the leader to spread the news of our victory over Ronan throughout Xandar,” Mike stated his demand.

"It's that simple?" Now it was Rael's turn to be surprised.

Having met all sorts of people, she had never met anyone as selfless as Mike.

If you only publicize their deeds, then you're not getting anything in return.

“Yes,” Mike nodded.

As long as he has enough faith and strength, he lacks nothing.

As for Scarlet Witch and Nebula beside him, they seemed to follow Mike's lead and did not raise any objections.

“Alright, I grant your request. Your glorious feat of defeating Ronan the Accuser will be known in every corner of Xandar.” It’s understandable for powerful people to have their own quirks, and although Chief Rael didn’t know Mike’s specific plans, she still agreed to his request.

Seeing the satisfied look on Mike's face, Reil continued, "You have done us a favor by killing Ronan the Accuser. As your friend, on behalf of Xandar, I declare that you will always be welcome here."

"At the same time, you can come to me anytime if you encounter any trouble."

……

With Chief Rael's intention to befriend the powerful Mike, the meeting proceeded smoothly and pleasantly.

Star-Lord and his crew obtained the wealth they desired, and Mike will also gain a massive amount of faith points.

As for Rale, she received Mike's "approval".

Afterwards, accompanied by Rael, they enjoyed a sumptuous feast of Xandar's specialties before Mike and his group left Xandar's headquarters.

“We’re planning to form our own team, called the ‘Guardians of the Galaxy,’ dedicated to fighting crime and serving planets in need. Would you be interested in joining?” Star-Lord asked Mike as soon as they left the Xandar headquarters.

The inspiration for forming the Guardians of the Galaxy came from the generous reward from Xandar.

Star-Lord and the others are the kind of people who can't sit still; they simply can't sit around and wait to die.

Therefore, after discussing it, the group decided to use the 100 million reward to buy a well-equipped and powerful spaceship, and then continue to replicate this "righteous" act.

Not only will they have exciting adventures, but their future life will also be secured.

"Sorry, we have something to do. See you next time if we have the chance~" Mike, realizing Star-Lord's intention to curry favor, waved goodbye to him.

As for forming the Guardians of the Galaxy to maintain cosmic peace, I have absolutely no interest in that.

"What a pity. Our team is so promising, why doesn't he see the potential in them?" Star-Lord muttered resentfully as he watched Mike and the others' spaceship disappear into the distance.

It's a pity I didn't manage to latch onto a powerful figure.

"Have some backbone, will you? This might not be a bad thing. If that guy really stays, can you guarantee you won't become his vassal?" Gamora teased Star-Lord.

The formation of the Guardians of the Galaxy was the result of discussions among Star-Lord and his five companions. The five of them were evenly matched in strength and their personalities were somewhat complementary.

Becoming a team at least guarantees basic democracy.

If Mike joins, given the other side's strength, who will be the one to listen when disagreements arise?

If everyone listened to Michael, why bother forming the Guardians of the Galaxy? They could just join Michael's team.

"It seems so." Star-Lord's many actions made him seem like a simpleton, but he was actually quite smart and quickly understood the meaning behind Gamora's words.

"Fine, if you don't want to join, then don't. The five of us are fine too." Having come to terms with it, Star-Lord became more easygoing again, and then suggested, "Since we've decided to form a team, shouldn't we choose a leader? A snake can't function without a head..."

"So, I decided to take a loss and become the snakehead."

After hesitating for a while, Star-Lord finally revealed his true colors.

He's determined to be the boss.

"Tch, boring~" Gamora turned and left.

The three Rockets members then followed.

"Hey, don't go! We can talk this over. Just give us an answer, whether you agree or not..."

Star-Lord, who was still waiting to campaign for votes, quickly caught up with him.

And you know what? With his flexible, approachable personality, the position of leader of the Guardians of the Galaxy really is only suitable for him.

……

Meanwhile, Mike, having boarded a spaceship equipped with wormhole technology, arrived at Sakaar in no time after several space node jumps.

It was more than a week faster than expected.

This also fortunately allowed him to participate in Thor's gladiatorial games.

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(End of this chapter)