Star Dome Railway, I am surrounded by strange things!

However, no matter how difficult it was, the Lower City, having owed Bronya so much, couldn't just watch her and the planet being sold off together. After some discussion, Natasha and Oleg finally decided to organize all the elite forces of the Earth and Fire to travel to the Upper City in batches by cable car. After secretly contacting the Silver Mane Guards who remained loyal to Bronya, they would rescue her first, no matter the cost.

However, Jiang Yan, Xi'er, Natasha, and Luca, the first group to arrive at the upper area, were stopped by a huge and desperate group before they could even get off the cable car.

"What...what should I do?" Jiang Yan looked at the horrific scene outside, and even he, who was fearless, began to tremble.

"It seems that there is no other way. Let's pretend not to know him." As a qualified leader, Natasha chose to betray without hesitation.

"You can't do this..." Jiang Yan said weakly.

"I'm sorry, we will remember your sacrifice." At this moment, Xier actually had a smile on her lips.

"Come on, my friend." Even Luca, with his thick eyebrows and big eyes, betrayed the revolution.

Helpless, Jiang Yan could only watch as the cable car door opened, followed by the clatter of gunfire:

"Mr. Jiang, could you please tell me about your relationship experience with the Great Guardian?"

"Mr. Jiang, when do you plan to marry the Great Guardian?"

"Mr. Jiang, do you have plans for a grand ceremony during the Sunshine Festival?"

"Mr. Jiang, would you like to name your future children Rand?"

"Mr. Jiang, as a person of the Immortal Boat with a long lifespan, do you plan to remarry after the Great Guardian reaches the end of his life?"

"Mr. Jiang, are your tail and ears recessive genes or are they hidden using the magic of the Immortal Boat? Does the Great Guardian know about this?"

"Mr. Jiang, after your reincarnation, will you still acknowledge your marriage to the Great Guardian?"

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Oops, I've been entangled by the Lord of Extinction! : Chapter 20: Other Aims

In the end, it was Bronya who sent people to rescue the people who came to rescue her.

When they saw Bronya, who was neither coerced nor imprisoned, the Earth Fire Rescue Team was so embarrassed that they wanted to dig a hole in Krippenburg with their feet and escape back to the downtown area.

But the more awkward situation was naturally for Bronya and Jiang Yan, their "fiancés." Thinking of all the outrageous nonsense in the newspapers, they didn't even know how to bring up this bizarre trend, let alone discuss how to quell these increasingly outrageous rumors.

Fortunately, there were more pressing issues waiting to be resolved. From the worried-looking Bronya, the rescue team finally learned the whole story of the debt:

"Miss Topa told me a story: Seven hundred years ago, after the star core landed on Yalilo-VI, the outsiders who had originally resided in this world, including a group of investors in the Interstellar Peace Company, foresaw the impending crisis and chose to leave."

"But before they left, those investors did something significant—they found the city builders who had insisted on defending their homeland and provided them with a large sum of money for disaster prevention. It was with that money that Beloberg was able to build such a towering wall... Even the research and development funds for the first batch of automated robots came from that money."

"According to her, the city builders and the company's investors agreed on a repayment period of... 280 years. But less than a century after the loan was made, contact between Yalilo VI and the alien planet was completely severed. The company believed that Yalilo VI had suffered a devastating blow, that civilization no longer existed, and that the investment was therefore deemed a bad debt."

"It wasn't until the 'Star Core' crisis was resolved that the company discovered that Beloberg had actually continued to exist until now. Then they sent Toppa to collect that astronomical debt. I don't even know how to pronounce that long string of numbers accurately."

After saying this, Bronya sighed deeply, and the others also looked extremely ugly.

When it comes to debt repayment, no matter how resolute one's will is, it's useless. No money means no money. Even Yalilo VI, isolated from the world for seven hundred years, and even the friendly exchange of goods between the immortal ships, nearly failed due to a lack of sufficient goods for exchange. Even if the entire Beloberg were sold off, how could such a planet-sized debt be repaid?

However, the reason why Jiang Yan looked unhappy was different from everyone else's. As soon as he thought about the credit card with unlimited credit limit in his pocket, he felt that his complacency during this period was simply a joke.

I thought I'd already submitted a paper that would impress my sister, but the exam had only just begun? This wicked sister had planned all this before I even arrived on this planet?

Is this true? Destroying destiny also involves predicting the future? Aren't you, a bunch of grumpy old men and women, supposed to just predict when someone will die, and then beat them to death on the spot if they're wrong?

Fortunately, Jiang Yan's experience of being tricked by Tingyun since childhood has made him accustomed to being indomitable in the face of setbacks. Even when he learned that the real exam had just begun, Jiang Yan did not lose heart, but quickly rekindled his fighting spirit.

Just the foreplay had already set him on the path of preservation and protection, and he'd even obtained a divine shield. So, how much more generous would the reward be when he delivered a perfect score in the real exam? Only this level of achievement was worthy of the personal planning of a Grand Lord of Extinction!

Thinking of this, Jiang Yan decisively gave up and took out his credit card and shouted "I'll pay the bill". It looked cool, but he would definitely be laughed at by his sister forever.

How could the test questions she set be so simple?

More importantly, even without Tingyun's reminder, this debt collection was full of weirdness from beginning to end, even from the perspective of Jiang Yan, an intern at the business group.

The Interstellar Peace Corporation is indeed an organization that is obsessed with money, but they pay more attention to efficiency than literal numbers.

Resource-depleted planets like Yalilo VI are everywhere in the universe. Even if the natives of these planets actively want to be recruited by the Interstellar Peace Company, they will generally be ignored.

The reason is simple: no matter how many numbers appear on the books, if the planet itself doesn't generate sufficient value, it's meaningless to the company. Furthermore, considering the enormous cost and initial investment required to manage a planet as an outsider, who would make such a foolish investment that might not even pay off in a hundred years?

Abnormal things must have a purpose. Jiang Yan has already made a terrible guess.

So, they actually set their sights on that thing? Are they so bold?

However, Jiang Yan, who had just been severely slapped in the face by the "enemy from the sky" after being "invincible in the world", did not intend to hastily express his speculation. Instead, he quickly said goodbye to Bronya and the Earth and Fire trio and left Krippenburg on the pretext of "preparing materials for tomorrow's interview."

There was no other way. He had been brought to Krippenburg under the watchful eyes of countless reporters. God only knew what those bastards were plotting against him. If he stayed any longer, he'd probably even figure out Bronya's due date.

So Jiang Yan took a car, opened the window and drove around a few times in front of the entrance of Krippenburg, and then asked the driver to take him to the Goethe Hotel and into the temporary office of the Minghuo Merchant Group.

What greeted him was naturally all kinds of ridicule from his predecessors:

"Xiao Jiang, you're a little too popular here. You can find your portrait in every newspaper these days."

"Prince Jiang, you finally decided to come out. I thought you planned to stay in Klipperburg until you got married."

"Here, great hero of Beloberg, we have put together a large dowry for you."

"Xiao Jiang, everyone in the shipping department is waiting to watch your wedding live!"

Normally, Jiang Yan, a hands-off business representative, would have brought gifts from the downtown area to express his gratitude to the kind seniors who had helped him so much by turning his ideas into contracts. However, with negotiations with Topa imminent tomorrow, he didn't have time for much small talk. He could only nod to everyone and then approach the office manager and say,

"Senior Chengzhong, I've discovered something important. Could you allow me to have an encrypted communication with Lord Yukong that won't be eavesdropped on?"

"Encrypted communication, no problem."

To prevent competitors from using shady tactics, no merchant group would use public frequency communications when exchanging critical information, and the Minghuo Merchant Group was no exception. Cheng Zhong casually pulled out a uniquely shaped jade omen from a drawer and handed it to Jiang Yan. Soon, Yukong appeared in the jade omen's image with a serious expression.

"Is that Xiao Jiang? What's going on?"

Yukong was very serious about her work. Even though she hadn't seen Jiang Yan for a long time, she had a lot to say, especially about trying to persuade him to get married. But when it came to serious matters, she still got straight to the point without smiling. However, Jiang Yan's words made her completely stop laughing:

"Master Yukong, I have an important report to you. The Interstellar Peace Company has suddenly dispatched a large number of personnel to Yalilo VI. Their target is likely the planet's recently sealed core!"

Oops, I've been entangled by the Lord of Extinction! : Chapter 21: Concealing the Truth

Yukong did not doubt what Jiang Yan said. In fact, the reason why Xianzhou was willing to conduct large-scale trade with Yalilo No. 6 was also to establish a good relationship so that they could jointly study the star core and the rift in the future.

The Battle of Jianmu sounded a severe alarm for the immortal boats that were confident in their powerful military strength.

Ever since Emperor Gong Siming came to the world and chopped down the Jianmu tree, the immortal boat has been galloping across the starry sea, chasing demons and eliminating evil, and hunting for more than 5,000 years. When has it ever suffered such a great loss at its doorstep?

A mere star core, smuggled into Luofu, had already caused such a commotion. If a similar incident occurred again, and if Jianmu were to change, how would Luofu explain it to Marshal Yunqi and the entire Immortal Ship community? Does every appearance of a star core mean a massive brawl between the Star Core Hunters, the Star Train, and the Lord of Extinction?

Whether it was done with good intentions or bad intentions, this kind of "help" that had to be accepted was really intolerable for the proud people of Xianzhou.

Otherwise, how could Jiang Yan's large-scale trade application be approved so easily? Yukong has never been a person who puts personal interests above public interests. Just for Jiang Yan's face, perhaps Tianbosi would consider providing humanitarian aid, but now this kind of trade, which requires both money and labor, and has a long payback period, obviously cannot have such favorable conditions.

He actually wanted to snatch the star core that Xianzhou had set his eyes on? Outrageous!

The trade route to Yalilo was reopened by Tingyun and Jiang Yan. If the Interstellar Peace Company respects the Minghuo Merchant Group's first-mover status, Xianzhou would not mind sharing resources and conducting joint research in accordance with a reciprocal agreement.

But since the opponent was trying to cut off the source of his trouble, Yukong naturally wouldn't back down:

"Xiao Jiang, tell me everything you know, no matter how big or small."

"Okay, Master Yukong."

As the general manager of Luofu's diplomacy and trade, Yukong's intelligence was naturally far superior to that of a rookie like Jiang Yan. After listening to Jiang Yan's detailed account, Yukong became even more certain that these uninvited guests from the Strategic Investment Department had been heading straight for the Star Core from the very beginning:

The several major departments of Interstellar Peace Company each have their own responsibilities. If there is no huge interest involved, few departments are willing to interfere in the areas of responsibility of other departments, because this is bound to lead to a brutal internal struggle.

The Yalilo No. 6 trade route, which had been isolated from the world for seven hundred years, was reconnected. Normally, the Business Consolidation Department would be the only one to renegotiate the contract. Even if there were any outstanding debts, it would definitely not be the Strategic Investment Department's turn to take the lead.

If anyone was interested in Beloberg, whose power had protected him for seven hundred years, then it would most likely be Osvaldo, the marketing department's protection fanatic, who would be the one coming. Otherwise, for the Interstellar Peace Company, which daily transported vast quantities of supplies to the Comet Wall, a mere city isolated from the wind and snow by the Subspace Crystal Wall wouldn't be worth such a major effort.

A director of the Strategic Investment Department personally coming to a remote planet to oversee debt settlement? Yukong didn't remember those people being so idle. This anomaly itself indicated that the Strategic Investment Department was planning a major move on this planet.

However, as one of the Six Imperial Guards of Luofu, Yukong certainly wouldn't jump to the same conclusion as Jiang Yan. After ordering his subordinates to urgently investigate the recent movements of the Strategic Investment Department and several senior officials, Yukong turned around and said:

"You did well, Jiang Yan. This information is very valuable. I will personally handle this matter later after consulting with the other Six Imperials."

"But before that, I allow you to negotiate with the other party's representative in the name of the Tianbo Division. Try to delay their progress as much as possible. Before starting formal negotiations, you must ensure that Beloberg has not completely surrendered to the Interstellar Peace Company."

This was exactly the result Jiang Yan wanted. When he saw Bronya in Krippenburg, Jiang Yan thought of her dirty trick of calling her parents without saying a word.

Right, you're backed by the Interstellar Peace Company, but don't I have a fairy ship behind me? Tell me! Did you secretly collect the star cores that were smuggled into Luofu? Make a big deal out of this and see if the whole universe knows you're interested in star cores?

After receiving Yukong's authorization, Jiang Yan immediately took a car and returned to Klipperburg. He made a surprise attack and successfully broke Bronya's defense.

"The Interstellar Peace Company is here for the star core? Let me ask you, can they take it away? If they can, I'll give it to them right now, at any price."

Bronya was completely helpless after hearing the news Jiang Yan brought. This damned star core had taken a full seven hundred years to completely seal, and now, even staying there honestly could bring disaster to the planet?

"Unfortunately, I'm afraid not. If the Interstellar Peace Company is willing to seal and take away the star core, there is no need to go through so much trouble." Jiang Yan shook his head and expressed his speculation:

"They're clearly targeting more than just the star core. They're also targeting the Rift Zone under its influence, as well as the countless past phantoms and Rift Zone creatures that inhabit it."

"What exactly do they want to do? Some kind of large-scale experiment? Or developing some kind of weapon?" Bronya also had no good feelings towards the Interstellar Peace Company, which started with armed debt collection as soon as they met.

"Who knows, but no matter what they want to do, we have to stop them first."

Jiang Yan did not dwell on the truth of the whole matter. Since he was just a pawn on this stage, the most important thing to do right now was to play his role perfectly.

As for the ins and outs of the whole incident, with the elder Yukong and the sister who has been watching the fun, I will have the chance to know sooner or later. Why rush?

"Tell me, how do you want me to cooperate?" Bronya answered very straightforwardly.

On one side is the Interstellar Peace Company, which proposes conditions that leave no chance of survival; on the other side are Jiang Yan and Xianzhou Luofu, who have proven the value of friendship through their actions. There is no need to consider which one to choose.

"I hope that before the Interstellar Peace Corporation proposes to take over the entire planet, you can sell the entire planet to us. Of course, it's only in name."

Jiang Yan's plan was simple. Aren't you planning to collect the debt? If this planet has already been sold to Xianzhou Luofu, who will the Interstellar Peace Company ask for the money?

Xianzhou Luofu? We didn't know about this debt when we acquired it. You should go to the original government to collect it.

The current regime in Krippenburg? Sorry, after being incorporated into the Xianzhou Civilian Clan, we'll soon be re-electing the leadership.

Bronya? Fine, you can take all her property and restrict her consumption throughout the universe to slowly pay off her debts. We don't mind.

This kind of outright rogue regime change is common throughout cosmic history. Although old-fashioned, it has to be admitted that it works. Especially when the Immortal Boat's fist is strong enough to prevent the Interstellar Peace Company from overturning the table.

Having been trained as a leader since childhood, Bronya naturally understood the ingenuity of this tactic. However, it was clear that without sufficient public consultation, even if it meant losing a planet's nominal independence, the public outrage would be enough to put her, the newly ascended and precarious Great Guardian, into a metal box and throw her off a cliff. After all, history has proven that only a Great Guardian who can lead the people is truly a Great Guardian; otherwise, they are merely "Fools."

Is there any way to make it easier for the people to accept that this planet is nominally under the jurisdiction of Xianzhou Luofu?

Suddenly, the two of them thought of something at the same time as if by telepathy. They looked at each other, their faces flushed.

Oh no, I'm being harassed by the Lord of Extinction! : Chapter 22: Alliance

From ancient times to the present, there has never been an easier way to integrate two countries than through political marriage. Even countless empires were created in this way without shedding a drop of blood.

The reason why the scandal between Jiang Yan and Bronya spread so quickly and widely was precisely because it met everyone's needs:

Frightened by the traces of the Extinction Lord's power, Sambo hoped that this way, the beast with the picnic basket would show mercy, or at least not destroy the planet before he could retrieve the mask.

Giovanni, who helped spread the rumor, hoped that the fun it wanted to see would not escape.

The people of Xianzhou hope that Jiang Yan, who has suddenly encountered a huge change, will have a good home.

The people of Interstellar Peace Corporation hope to break the ironclad situation of Beloberg.

The people of Beloberg hope that the Grand Guardian will become a "Motherly" figure, and even the opposition hopes that she will step down due to marriage.

How can this trend be stopped when almost everyone except the two parties involved chooses to believe the rumor?

However, what the two never expected was that when faced with this dilemma, it seemed that only this move could break the deadlock.

As long as a marriage contract is signed, selling out one's country is no longer called selling out one's country, but called dowry, and all problems can be easily solved.

In the cosmic age, the sheer variety of life forms and XP rewards dazzled anyone, making marriage incredibly flexible. Saving the planet at the cost of a nominal marriage wasn't an unacceptable price for two people who didn't yet have a lover.

But the big question right now is: Will he or she be willing?

The universe is too vast and life is too short. Jiang Yan, who had long planned to dedicate his life to this beautiful sea of ​​stars, had no intention of getting married. Naturally, he did not care about having a nominal wife on this planet that had been so kind to him.

But this kind of thing depends on whether the girl is willing or not, right? If she can just pat her butt and run away, where is Bronya, the Great Guardian, going to run? Will she have to spend her life facing the sympathy and ridicule of all the Belobergs?

Bronya's considerations were similar. As a Grand Guardian who was supposed to remain celibate, even a nominal partner wouldn't be a big deal. In fact, it wasn't uncommon for Grand Guardians to have lovers or "close ties" with officials. Since it had nothing to do with inheritance rights, such matters were simply considered gossip.

But the other party was different. He was young and ambitious. How could he possibly meet the noble lady of Xianzhou if he was already married? Moreover, this matter was ultimately Beloberg's own business. How could he have the nerve to sacrifice the other party's lifelong happiness?

Jiang Yan and Bronya stared at each other, their faces flushing and becoming increasingly speechless. Finally, Bronya, who had grown up accustomed to the various "separate" marriages of the aristocracy, was more relaxed and mustered up the courage to speak: