“Don't worry, the 50 billion I mentioned is the price for Star Ring City. You can't get it for 50 billion here, it'll be at least three times that.”

Nanqi stated the market price very accurately.

“One hundred and fifty billion, are you trying to rip me off?”

Su Mo deliberately asked, testing the waters.

“Little brother, you don’t understand. It’s true, these things aren’t worth that price, but this is the Vesta front-line supply depot, and here, it’s worth that price. Besides, you can't even buy it if you have the money. I'm not lying to you.”

Nanqi assured Su Mo.

“Alright, one hundred and fifty billion it is. I’ll give it to you.”

Su Mo understood that Nanqi was telling the truth.

However, Auglas was having a hard time. One hundred and fifty billion star coins was not a small amount, and he really couldn’t come up with it at the moment.

But Auglas was someone who had been through thick and thin. He didn't say that he couldn't afford it, because that would be embarrassing Su Mo.

But what happened next left Auglas speechless in amazement.

Commander Nanqi soothed Su Mo with a smile, “Brother, don’t worry, what kind of relationship do we have? How could your big brother not look after you? It’s just 150 billion worth of supplies. Big brother will give them to you!”

Su Mo was surprised to hear this. Was this guy so generous?

“Are you sure?”

“Look at what you're saying, it's just a small matter.”

Nanqi didn't feel any pain. It was just 50 billion worth of supplies. He could smooth it over later with some accounting tricks. Anyway, it wasn’t coming out of his own pocket.

The supplies shipped over from Star Ring City when the Star Gate opened last time were astronomical.

“Okay, that’s very kind of you.”

Su Mo nodded.

Auglas was in a daze, feeling that the world was a little unreal.

At this moment, Su Mo suddenly remembered something. He solemnly said to Commander Nanqi, “Brother, I have another matter to trouble you with. I hope you can help me out again.”

Seeing Su Mo’s seriousness, Nanqi stopped smiling and said, “Go ahead.”

“I want to buy a batch of 1 trillion star coins worth of energy ore. Can you help me convert it? The price can’t be too high.”

Su Mo planned to spend the money he had and fully charge the Creator·Devourer. Who knew what they would encounter in the dark side of space? Holding onto money would be the stupidest thing to do.

Auglas was dumbfounded. One trillion star coins?

Did Su Mo have that much money?

At this time, Nanqi patted Su Mo on the shoulder and said to him, “Since you’ve asked, brother, leave this matter to me. No matter how difficult it is, I’ll solve it for you and make sure it’s done perfectly. Just put your mind at ease. The price of the energy ore I convert for you won’t be higher than the price in Star Ring City, the quantity will definitely be more rather than less, and the quality is definitely guaranteed.”

“Alright, thanks.”

Su Mo nodded.

“I’ll have someone deliver it to you tomorrow.”

Nanqi said without hesitation.

“Okay, then I won’t disturb you any longer. I’ll take my leave!”

Su Mo replied.

“Take care, brother!”

Nanqi didn’t try to keep Su Mo.

So Su Mo and Auglas returned to the ship.

Nanqi watched Su Mo leave. At this time, Artificial Intelligence·Black and White Apostle appeared beside Nanqi and reminded him,

“Lord Nanqi, it is against regulations to give away and convert supplies privately.”

“Then report them as war losses and damages.”

Nanqi stretched and said nonchalantly.

In fact, from the moment Su Mo asked Nanqi to help him find the commander of the Third Legion, Nanqi began to investigate what Su Mo was going to do. He knew that Su Mo was going to the back of Vesta.

Such a dangerous place, he might not return. So his idea was very simple: if he could help, he would.

If Su Mo could come back alive, then it would prove that he had bet correctly.

If he couldn't come back, it would be considered repaying the favor from before.

......

Swift Wind.

Auglas gradually recovered and said to Su Mo,

“Su Mo, how are you so familiar with Commander Nanqi?”

“We met early on and hit it off. He insisted on becoming sworn brothers with me.”

Su Mo replied easily.

After hearing this, Auglas took a deep breath and praised Su Mo, “Amazing, so amazing.”

“It’s just a small matter. By the way, Lord Auglas, I’ll send you back. When you get your hands on that device, just send someone to deliver it to me.”

Su Mo instructed Auglas.

“Alright, no problem, I’ll take care of these things. By the way, accept these 50 billion star coins.”

Auglas immediately took out an unmarked cash check and handed it to Su Mo.

“No, no, how can I take your money?”

Su Mo quickly refused.

“Take it. The mission was cancelled, so you won’t get the reward. I can’t let you get supplies based on your reputation. Take it! This is also a small token of appreciation from the families of all the officers and soldiers of the Freedom Fortress.”

Auglas was very firm and directly stuffed it into Su Mo’s hand.

Su Mo smiled wryly and had no choice but to accept it.

“Okay, then I won’t be polite.”

Auglas reached out and patted Su Mo on the shoulder, and said with some emotion, “We of this generation are getting old after all. The future still depends on you.”

Su Mo was touched by what Auglas said.

......

The next day, Nanqi did indeed deliver all the supplies and energy stones to the Star Destroyer·Grey Fin on time.

Su Mo placed all the energy stones in a separate supply depot.

At the same time, he dismissed all the soldiers in this supply depot and also turned off the monitoring equipment here.

“Scan to see if anyone is peeking.”

Su Mo said to the Creator·Devourer with some unease.

“Rest assured, I have scanned. All electronic equipment is turned off, and no one is approaching here.”

The Creator·Devourer replied in a low voice.

After hearing this, Su Mo walked to a supply mechanical box and opened it!

Blocks of unprocessed level 4 energy stones, emitting purple halos, were exposed.

“The quality is good.”

Su Mo exclaimed in amazement. He originally thought that Nanqi would give him goods of lower quality.

“Not only is the quality good, but I have scanned it. The quantity of goods here is also a bit more. I didn’t expect that Nanqi would give you so much face.”

The Creator·Devourer replied with excitement.

“How much are these goods worth?”

Su Mo’s eyes lit up and he asked subconsciously.

“At least a 60 percent premium, and you can’t buy such good goods with money on the front line. Let’s not talk nonsense.”

The Creator·Devourer then detached from Su Mo’s body.

It floated into the air, its terrifying body began to shake violently like a heart, and then collided crazily, extending tentacles.

These tentacles penetrated the boxes and began to absorb the energy inside.

In less than half an hour, the Creator·Devourer had absorbed all the energy stones.

Then it shrank its body and floated towards Su Mo, re-entering his body.

Su Mo couldn’t wait to ask,

“How is it? How much did it charge?”

“Charged to 15.2%”

The Creator·Devourer replied with satisfaction.

When Su Mo heard this, the muscles on his face twitched, and he almost jumped up.

“It only charged five percent? This cost 1 trillion star coins? To be precise, these energy stones are worth more than 1 trillion star coins? It only increased by so little, and this is just the initial charge. You need more later. Are you kidding me?”

“What’s all the fuss about? It’s not that I’m terrible, but the maintenance cost of the sixth-generation mecha and optical brain itself is so expensive. The truth is that you’re too poor.”

The Creator·Devourer replied as if it were commonplace.

“You, I....”

Su Mo suddenly felt frustrated.

“But you don’t need to be too inferior. The maintenance cost of the sixth-generation mecha is astonishing, and ordinary people can’t afford it at all. Even Star Ring City doesn’t maintain many of them. That’s why Icarus is implementing personal maintenance. After all, if the maintenance of all weapons is put on Star Ring City, everyone will use weapons indiscriminately, and Star Ring City will go bankrupt in a few days.”

Seeing Su Mo looking so defeated, the Creator·Devourer couldn’t help but change its tone to comfort him.

“Sigh~”

Su Mo sighed helplessly after hearing this.

Just then, his bracelet vibrated and he received a message.

Su Mo lowered his head and glanced at it, took a deep breath, and said, “I’m not going to talk to you anymore. The device has been delivered. We can prepare to set sail.”

“Okay.”

The Creator·Devourer responded in a low voice.