Living with a magical girl, but a weirdo cadre

　As Cong Yu spoke, he tried his best to explain their methods to Ailiya: "Everyone is capable of different things, and among the things I can do is that... technique of rewriting people's hearts."

　Imprinted on the soul, retaining emotions, memories, and the ability to think, yet always prioritizing Cong Yu, and rearranging everything else according to Cong Yu's wishes... This is the poison of Hydra.

　As for something called "shu·shi", Aria obviously didn't understand it... She still thought it might be a fungal method.

　Is it possible to implant fungi under the skin through physical contact, thus disrupting the other person's bioelectrical signals... or something like that?

　How long will it last?

　Aria asked this question, and Cong Yu answered without hesitation: "Well, until the end of time, or when the universe is reborn?"

　The way Cong Yu spoke the words in his "uniquely charming" common language clearly made Ailiya pause for a moment.

　It wasn't that the content of the words was unexpected, but rather that the choice of words and sentence structure seemed rather cool.

　"Um...is this how your race talks?"

　As Aria spoke, she thought of another way to make money: "Perhaps you could publish a book of poems and sell it."

　……

　Cong Yu wasn't sure if, to the aliens, his way of speaking, which used two rhetorical devices, could be compared to responding to two lines of seven-character quatrains... but he wasn't considering publishing a book to make money.

　Because that's obviously not as fast as grabbing it.

　"Let's think about it later..."

　As Cong Yu said this, he turned to look at everyone and said, "I'm going to their gang headquarters to 'borrow' some money. You guys stay here and have some fun for a while."

　With that, Cong Yu led her two new friends through the doorway in the alley... The doorway was quite large, seemingly designed with the presence of a tall alien in mind.

　Lan Tianzhu, who remained behind, held up a candy and asked their hired guide, "What is this? It smells sweet."

　Although there was an urge to just put this thing in her mouth, Lan Tianzhu wasn't the type to be so reckless...

　At least be aware of the risks before you act recklessly.

　"It's a Class III prohibited item—a honey tube."

　Aria answered immediately, and with a knowing look on Azuma Nagisa's face, she continued, "Foods that can make people forget their troubles and escape reality... special honey components, as they enter the bloodstream, can gradually make people lose their rationality, and it is possible for them to do strange things or simply fall asleep."

　"..." Lan Tianzhu was stunned for a moment. Instead of the answer she expected, she said, "Won't it be addictive? It sounds...like alcohol?"

　This time, it was Aria who was stunned. She shook her head: "No, that's at least a Class A prohibited substance... Alcoholic beverages are Class B prohibited substances."

　Prohibition?!

　The regulations are very strict in the interstellar era.

　Thinking this, Lan Tianzhu put the "honey tube" into her mouth without hesitation and began to chew the sugar little by little: "Oh, so sweet."

　Xiao Cui blinked her eyes and asked Lan Tianzhu for one to eat too.

　Yao Chuanguang was also interested in trying it, but considering that it was a contraband, he was still somewhat worried about the definition.

　Even if everyone is a (questionable) magical girl.

　Aria didn't say anything, after all, she had eaten it herself before... Besides, strictly speaking, interstellar guides are not a profession that is completely free from shady dealings.

　While Lan Tianzhu and Xiao Cui were happily munching on candy, Cong Yu emerged from the small door, waving to the crowd: "It's settled, let's go out... We probably don't need to go to the casino anymore?"

　"I happened to run into a group of gang leaders having a meeting, so I hid in the Jormungandr train and turned them into friends one by one."

　As she said this, Cong Yu showed everyone the number of credit points displayed on the terminal screen—[7678334].

　"Then I asked them for a small amount of money."

　Cong Yu, who possessed seven million credit points, said this.

　Chapter 923 The First Day of the Interstellar Era: Taking Control of the Local Gangs!

　The purchasing power of credits is, for reasons that are difficult for the author, Lord Crescent Moon Madman, to explain...

　It seems that, to some extent, it can be linked to the purchasing power of a certain currency in Earth's civilization.

　However, it is still slightly higher.

　In other words, Cong Yu now has enough credits to buy a decent mansion in the center of a star region within the Star Alliance's territory.

　However, the remaining money is clearly not enough.

　It's certainly not enough for them to live in areas with higher prices, like the star regions... and that's even in the interstellar age when land isn't so scarce.

　However, if we take into account Cong Yude

　When it comes to the time it takes to spend this money, that will be quite astonishing.

　"Strictly speaking, our gains are not limited to these."

　As Cong Yu spoke, he transferred the credit points he had previously borrowed to Ailiya, which was considered an advance payment for hiring her.

　Then, seeing Aria's hesitant expression, Cong Yu simply said, "At least we've managed to take control of 26 gangs... at least their bosses."

　The Wind City Squad wasn't surprised by this quick and convenient "domination"... everyone was already used to it.

　Or rather, after Earth went through such an incredible process, everyone's psychological resilience has become quite strong.

　It might even have crossed the line...

　Before human civilization, they experienced the deepest despair, and in the abyss of purity, they prayed for the awakening and salvation of the rain.

　There might be a rebound after hitting bottom...

　Or rather, he has a self-destructive tendency.

　The importance attached to "life" reached an unprecedented low in the last opinion poll.

　It's already reached the point where "it's best to be alive, but when death is inevitable, one can only accept it calmly."

　"Okay, I've never received money so quickly... Can I just run away? Just kidding."

　Arya, almost habitually joking, touched her bird-beak mask: "So, what's your next itinerary?"

　Upon hearing her words, the three children also looked at Cong Yu.

　As everyone knows, these three people were really just here for tourism (play), and the specific itinerary planning was entirely Cong Yu's responsibility.

　"I'm thinking about whether we need to have our people take over these gangs... I'm in contact with Rap King."

　Cong Yu was saying things that Ailiya didn't quite understand. But Ailiya didn't need to understand them; she just needed to listen.

　After thinking for a moment, Cong Yu continued, "Then, during this time, I will buy many books and send them to the Li villages..."

　"Apart from that..."

　Cong Yu spoke, then fell silent for a long time before slowly saying, "I don't know what to do."

　As for food, drink, and entertainment, Cong Yu didn't know what particularly interesting things there were to eat or see.

　I don't have any particular expectations...

　As for making money to buy things, Cong Yu believes that he already has enough money on hand, and he can easily increase his credit points.

　It's like activating the Wind Spirit Moon Shadow.

　I guess it won't be long before I get bored with this simple world that has no main quests...

　Cong Yu has such self-awareness.

　[Source Darkness Apophis: Hehe—]

　[Source of Darkness Apophis: It's time to destroy this boring world! This time, it's not just one civilization! Hehehe!!!]

　To shut up!

　[Source Darkness Apophis: Oh...]

　Hearing this, the obedient Yuan An Apophis shut his mouth.

　Cong Yu took a deep breath and decided that for the sake of her mental health, it would be better to find something to eat, drink, and have fun as soon as possible.

　Do you have any recommendations? Any fun places to visit?

　In response to Cong Yu's question, Ailiya, acting as their guide, replied competently, "Your current capital should be enough to go 'Flip Star'."

　Although she said that, Aria clearly seemed somewhat wary of that place... her brows furrowed slightly.

　Xiao Cui blinked curiously and asked, "What kind of place is that? Is it a planet that's upside down?"

　"..." To this, Aria shook her head and explained, "One turn and you're rich, the next you're doomed... a gambling star."

　Although she didn't know the original meaning of this common phrase, Xiao Cui's eyes immediately lit up when she heard the "faithful, expressive, and elegant" translation from the translator!

　Wow! This is so interesting!

　Xiao Cui clearly showed considerable interest, which drew a reproachful look from Yao Chuan's mother... Lan Tianzhu also seemed quite interested.

　However, her skills are inversely proportional to Azuma Nagisa's interests.

　"That sounds much more interesting than a gambling den..."

　Cong Yu said this, and then simply said, "Xiao Cui and Xiao Lan, you two can try your luck at the gambling den here and see if the magic works."

　"After I finished discussing with Rap King about taking over the gangs in the 1175 Stardust District, we went to 'Gambling Star' to have some fun."

　Cong Yu said this.

　As Xiao Cui cheered "Yay!", Aria whispered to Cong Yu, "You should try your best not to expose your civilization's special abilities... It's too dangerous and might attract Star Alliance intervention."

　As she said this, Aria paused, then hesitated, unsure of what expression to make: "However, if you find an opportunity... the Star Federation might change hands without anyone noticing."

　That's absolutely true.

　Even if Cong Yu and his group were civilized, they wouldn't need to directly attack a particular member of parliament or even the speaker.

　Even the councilors and speakers of the Star Alliance are always changing, and the civilization that Cong Yu belongs to can influence many "candidates" and then subtly affect everything.

　Just like a virus that keeps replicating itself through individual cells... the spread of cancer.

　"It should be possible, but I am..."

　I'm not interested.

　Cong Yu spoke, then uttered a line that had perhaps been heard many times and appeared in numerous films and television dramas: "With great power comes great responsibility."

　In fact, Cong Yu had already been Earth's savior once, and had no interest in being the Star Alliance's savior again.

　In the cosmic era, many extinction techniques ravaged planets, which were regarded by the people of this era as an inescapable calamity.

　If Cong Yu were the chairman of the Star Alliance, wouldn't he also have to consider the plight of these planets ravaged by extinction spells?

　If they were all as easy to talk to as little elves, that would be fine. But I'm afraid it will be another extermination spell like a source... flood or a monster.

　[Source Darkness Apophis: Achoo! Achoo... Huh? Can extinction spells catch a cold?]

　Feeling a little guilty, Cong Yu controlled her thoughts and tried to distract herself: "Ailiya, about things like power and responsibility... you'll understand when you get to my age."

　Aria: "???"

　Looking at Cong Yu's youthful appearance and physique, Ailiya, who was clearly a head taller than Cong Yu, tilted her head.

　However, she did not say anything.

　……

　The main concern is that saying the wrong thing could lead to being forced into becoming friends.

　Chapter 924 But fate is like an iron chain, and one can never escape it.

　It's worth mentioning that making more friends while traveling is very meaningful, for example, right now...

　The new friends Cong Yu had just met readily lent their luxury homes in the Alka Star City area to Cong Yu and his group.

　What? You're asking how long you want to borrow it?

　Well, the new friends are very hospitable, and as I said before... until the end of time, or perhaps until the universe is reborn.

　Thanks to Cong Yu and the others, Ailiya, who had never lived in such a big house before, successfully managed to sneak in and stay...

　I've already gone to bed early.

　It was only then that Cong Yu belatedly realized that there was no need to follow her advice: "It's getting dark, and you can't see anything at night on Alka Star. Find a hotel to stay in as soon as possible."

　On one hand, there's the Fengdu team, including Cong Yu himself, whose night vision is naturally activated at will... making no difference between day and night.

　On the other hand, Cong Yu and the others didn't need a hotel or to stay in such a mansion at all... They could just go back to Lixiang to sleep.

　Moreover, none of them had eaten dinner yet.