Swallowing the Stars: I, the New Master of Babata

Chapter 119, The Water of Life

It's hard to imagine.

The solar system, with a diameter of two light-years.

There are four thousand ancient civilization relics.

These ancient civilization relics are basically relics left behind by an extraterrestrial civilization, namely the Silver Blue Empire.

This number may sound insignificant, but apart from Earth, almost all eight planets in the solar system have been hollowed out.

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.

Apart from Earth, the Silver Blue Empire has depleted most of the resources of the other seven planets.

Fortunately.

Most resources are renewable.

After a gestation period of 50,000 years.

The resources of the eight planets in the solar system have recovered to average levels.

As long as resources are not overexploited, they can be extracted indefinitely.

Just like the 7th Fleet, 7th Squadron of the Space Force, which discovered the black iron deposit on Mars, as long as it's not a one-time event...

Once the C8 grade metallic pyrite mother is completely removed, A8 grade metallic pyrite and B8 grade metallic pyrite concentrate can be continuously produced.

Not only metal resources, but also the unique spirits of plants and trees on Earth, and various ancient medicinal herbs, can be extracted sustainably as long as they are not exploited to the point of exhaustion. These medicinal and metal resources will absorb cosmic energy, grow continuously, and be mined sustainably.

Strange to say.

Dongqing discovered that, apart from Earth, the other planets in the solar system are not severely isolated from the outside world. Over the past 50,000 years, most of the resources that had been depleted have slowly recovered over time.

But thinking about it, it's not surprising. After all, Earth is the only planet in the solar system with life. Before he died, Hu Yanbo wiped out all extraterrestrial life in the solar system except for Earth.

"Chairman, according to the latest information provided by the Seventh Fleet and the Seventh Squadron, the Silver Blue Empire's black iron mine base has stored a large quantity of mined black iron."

"Among them, there are one trillion tons of A8 grade metal black iron, one hundred billion tons of B8 grade metal black iron refined, and one hundred million tons of C8 grade metal black iron mother, with a value of over one hundred billion Black Dragon Coins."

The person who made the offer.

It's none other than someone else.

It was Luo Feng's cousin, Tang Yongqing, who looked very professional with a serious expression.

In fact, she is indeed very professional, a graduate of one of China's top universities.

It is undeniable.

This era belongs to martial artists.

However, Dongqing still highly respects knowledge.

In the civilian positions of the Planetary Security Defense Council, Dong Qing would not allow martial artists who are only interested in the thrill of battle to act recklessly or give blind, one-track-minded orders.

However, since this is the age of martial artists, even those in clerical positions cannot be too fragile; at the very least, they cannot be killed by a single spit from a martial artist.

and so.

Don't underestimate Tang Yongqing just because she's a secretary or assistant. With one injection of an S-class gene serum, even an ordinary person could break through to the level of a beginner war god.

Whether he can fight or not is another matter, but at the very least, a beginner-level war god's physical condition is enough to barely survive in space and not die suddenly when he leaves Earth's environment.

According to Earth's standards.

The lifespan of a novice war god is much longer than that of a normal person, with a punching force starting at 64 tons and a speed of over 340 meters per second.

In ancient times, a novice war god would already be a terrestrial deity, but in modern times, it's just basic physical ability.

"One hundred billion Black Dragon Coins is quite a lot. Adding the other resources discovered in the solar system over the past three years, we have at least one trillion Black Dragon Coins. That's enough for the first batch of start-up funds for the Planetary Security Defense Council."

Dong Qing was not a reckless man. Although he wished he could smash the Silver Blue Empire and dominate the entire Milky Way, the Silver Blue Empire was, after all, a primitive civilization in the universe, with a foundation far deeper than that of Earth.

It encompasses not only the territory of the Milky Way, but also the territories of eight neighboring galaxies, including the Beta Galaxy.

There are over a million inhabited planets, and more than ten cosmic-level powerhouses.

The phrase "a snake trying to swallow an elephant" doesn't even begin to describe this disparity; it's like bacteria trying to devour a giant whale.

However, since the Silver Blue Empire does not initiate an attack on Earth, Dongqing will not provoke an attack on the other side.

"Chairman, also, Colonel Luo Feng, a new member of the 7th Fleet of the Space Force, has applied to exchange the 30,000 military merits awarded for this mission for the Water of Life."

Normally, such a small matter as exchanging military merits for rewards wouldn't need Dong Qing to handle it; it would naturally be handled by Chief Secretary Xu Xin and Secondary Secretary Miss Wang. But today is different.

She is Luo Feng's cousin.

Tang Yongqing showed some favoritism.

She hoped that her cousin Luo Feng could show off more in front of Dong Qing.

Even just mentioning Dong Qing's name a few more times would be a source of pride.

A nobody wants to climb the ladder.

It requires important people to remember.

Minor characters who are not remembered will be quietly forgotten in a corner.

If possible, Tang Yongqing would naturally hope that Luo Feng could climb even higher.

"Luo Feng?"

For the past three years, Dong Qing has spent most of his time in Shennongjia accompanying Irina, the Zerg Queen, to ensure the stability of the mental imprint as much as possible. However, he is not completely unaware of the outside world.

He had some impression of Luo Feng. He was from Jiangnan Base City and was one of the best students in the Global Elite Training Camp. He graduated from the Global Elite Training Camp in just three years.

"I remember now, a young man with a good talent for psychic abilities, very talented."

Dong Qing had an impression of Luo Feng, but not a great one, because he had seen far too many geniuses.

Basically at the end of each year.

That is, around the time of the Lunar New Year.

Dong Qing would always set aside an extra day or two.

Lectures and teaching at global elite training camps.

Under his guidance, Luo Feng quickly broke through to the planetary level.

The methods of manipulating mental power have also been greatly improved.

He is talented.

It has potential.

But some in the same batch are talented.

There are quite a few with potential.

How far it can go is still unknown.

After all, in his opinion, Luo Feng was still too inexperienced.

"By the way, I heard that Luo Feng is your cousin. Do you know why he chose to exchange for the Water of Life instead of using his 30,000 military merits to exchange for resources that could improve his strength?"

Dong Qing did not participate in the design of the military merit system; this was mainly the responsibility of the strongest among the five major powers. However, he was the one who finalized the system, so he was not entirely ignorant of it.

According to the merit-based system, 30,000 merits may not seem like a lot.

However, it's more than enough to exchange for cultivation resources or cultivation manuals.

The water of life is indeed of great value.

But its value to martial artists is generally low.

Could it be...?

Is Luo Feng essentially a steady person?

"Chairman, the reason why Luo Feng wants to exchange for the Water of Life is mainly because his younger brother, Luo Hua, is disabled in both legs due to a car accident. He hopes to use the Water of Life to heal his younger brother Luo Hua's disabled legs."

Tang Yongqing didn't know she had a cousin at first, but ever since she joined the Planetary Security Defense Council and entered the core of human high-level power, her ancestors for eighteen generations have been thoroughly investigated.

It might sound a bit outrageous.

But this method is very Chinese.

"So that's how it is. He's a good older brother, a good elder brother. His first mission with me earned him his first military merit."

It wasn't meant to improve myself, but to help my younger brother.

Dong Qing originally had a very average impression of Luo Feng, but Tang Yongqing's interruption made him remember the name Luo Feng. There aren't many people who are talented, capable, and also loyal and righteous.

"Alright then, the Seventh Detachment has made great contributions. In addition to the 30,000 military merits awarded for the mission, each member will receive an extra portion of the Water of Life."

Dong Qing waved his hand...