Afterwards, Zhao Chen talked to Gui Ji about some things, and then took the anxious Xue Xiaoxiao back to the 'Little Skull' starship.
Little Skull Bridge
"This ghost princess doesn't actually completely trust us."
She is cunning.
She asked us to handle Gu Xiaoxiao's matter because she wanted to test our strength and see how much influence we really had in this remote and powerful place called the Star Alliance.
After all, in her view, this was neither the Xiaolong Galaxy nor the Xingyao Empire. Chu Xuan looked at Zhao Chen, who was sitting in the captain's chair.
At this moment, Xue Xiaoxiao was planning the route ahead. She was most familiar with the Star Alliance and knew the fastest route to the Qian family's main star.
So, she'll do it.
Because of the distance, Xue Xiaoxiao did not hear what Chu Xuan said.
"It's alright. How could someone like Gui Ji possibly cooperate with you wholeheartedly just because of a few words from you?"
Her concerns were not unfounded; this was the Star Alliance, not the Star Empire.
If it were a year ago, we might really have been powerless to help.
But now...” Zhao Chen’s lips curled up slightly as he casually said, “In front of the Dragon Legion, the Star Alliance is nothing more than a gathering place for middlemen.”
The three great empires aren't confident they can control this place, but the cards we hold are enough to put up a good game with the people here within the rules of the Star Alliance.
Chu Xuan naturally guessed what Zhao Chen wanted to say.
The rules of the game for the Star Alliance are undoubtedly interstellar trade and money.
The Dragon Legion has come this far not only because of its powerful starships, but also because of its profound foundation.
Putting aside everything else.
Just consider Beiyan Group, Beilong Group, Rose Red Dragon Group, and Dilong Mining Group.
These behemoths, if placed within the Star Alliance, would be enough to drive the people of the Star Alliance mad.
For Zhao Chen, anything that can be solved with money isn't a problem.
Because now.
Zhao Chen is a money tree!
The biggest money tree in this sea of stars.
"Through this stepping stone of the Qian family, we can make the Star Shark Guild clearly realize our strength."
"That way they'll cooperate with us from the bottom of their hearts," Zhao Chen said with a smile.
He was all too familiar with this kind of thing.
In the Starry Empire and the Reef Starfield, Zhao Chen went through the same process.
He didn't need others to be loyal to him, and Zhao Chen didn't think he had that kind of personal charisma.
He only needs to show those guys his value, and they'll obediently follow him.
Benefit!
Always stand at the top of the pyramid.
"Commander, the flight path has been determined."
"We can reach the Qian family's main star within a day!" Xue Xiaoxiao walked quickly to Zhao Chen and said anxiously.
"Let's set off then, and also let Su Lan know."
"Have them continue to follow us from a distance, keeping a safe distance, and try not to reveal their whereabouts," Zhao Chen instructed.
"Yes." Chu Xuan began to carry out her duties.
Zhao Chen's terrifying 'personal guard fleet' contains immense power; once this card is played, it will surely shock the entire Star Alliance.
So let's postpone it as long as possible.
...
Qian Family Main Star
The Qian family is a major player in the Star Alliance, especially after the withdrawal of the Machine Race, unlike other interstellar forces within the Star Alliance that began to decline.
The Qian family, on the contrary, rose again, relying on the Holy Radiant Empire and the connections they later established with the Starry Empire, though it's unclear how.
With two powerful backers, the Qian family's rise to power was as rapid as if they were on drugs.
At this rate, it might even become the largest interstellar power in the Star Alliance within a few years.
Unlike the Star Shark Guild, the Qian family owns several star systems as their territory.
This main star of the Qian family is the Qian family's old lair, and the vast majority of the Qian family members live on this main star.
It is also one of the few planets in the Star Alliance with an extremely high level of prosperity.
Furthermore, a magnificent 'palace' was built outside the main star.
It was known as the 'Qian Family's Sky City'.
It's basically just a miniature version of Star City, created by modifying an existing space station.
It was also a "money pit" built by the Qian family.
Aside from some service-related items, the main purpose of the money was for the Qian family to conduct business, entertain important guests, and preside over various important ceremonies.
And now, the Qian family's Sky City is also ushering in an important day.
That was the day of the young master of the Qian family's wedding.
This also signifies the cooperation between the Qian family and the Xingyao Guild!
To prepare for this day, one of the districts of Sky City began meticulous preparations a week in advance for this important marriage within the Star Alliance.
One of the rooms is exquisite.
A woman is trying on a wedding dress. Gu Xiaoxiao looks at herself in the holographic mirror. She is beautiful, really beautiful.
For this wedding, the Qian family prepared extraordinary items for Gu Xiaoxiao.
Although Gu Xiaoxiao is not a stunning beauty, she was considered a class beauty or department beauty at the Northern Starship Military Academy before Zhao Chen.
And now, after being carefully dressed up, she looks just like a delicate flower.
However, there was a deathly pale emotion in Gu Xiaoxiao's eyes.
"Miss Xiaoxiao, you will definitely be the most beautiful bride tomorrow!" the woman in charge of makeup and styling praised.
A maid standing nearby added, "And your groom is the young master of the Qian family, currently the most eligible bachelor in the Star Alliance!"
You are so lucky!
"If you're so happy, why don't you marry this young master of the Qian family?" Gu Xiaoxiao retorted coldly.
The maid's expression froze, her look somewhat complicated.
She was naturally aware of the rumors surrounding the young master of the Qian family; he was a perverted, sadistic scumbag.
But considering the Qian family's background, this was a complicated choice for her.
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Just then, the door to the room was pushed open.
A drunken, lewd man walked in, his arms around two alluring women.
Where is my bride? Where is my bride?
Upon seeing the newcomer, everyone in the room except Gu Xiaoxiao immediately lowered their heads and called out in fear, "Young Master Qian."
Gu Xiaoxiao immediately gripped the handheld terminal on her wrist, her sharp gaze fixed on the young master of the Qian family before her.
If this guy dares to do anything to her, she will definitely make this young master regret it.
"My bride, you are so beautiful."
"Come on, let's get intimate." The young master of the Qian family looked at Gu Xiaoxiao with burning eyes.
At this moment, one of Gu Xiaoxiao's personal maids hurriedly stood in front of Gu Xiaoxiao: "Young Master Qian, according to the rules of our Star Shark..."
Before a formal marriage, men and women are not allowed to have any physical contact.
This is bad luck; it will bring financial loss.
Hearing unlucky things will lead to financial loss.
The young master of the Qian family paused, his hand still. People in business, whether in ancient times or now.
Regardless of their interstellar race, they are all incredibly superstitious about this for some reason.
"It's okay... We're getting married tomorrow, and then I can be as affectionate as I want."
"Alright, let's go next door and have some fun." Young Master Qian made no attempt to hide anything, and directly put his arms around the two women, leaving the room.
It's easy to imagine what will happen to them next.
Gu Xiaoxiao breathed a sigh of relief, looking as if she had survived a disaster.
"Sister Xiaoxiao..." The personal maid who stepped forward looked at Gu Xiaoxiao with affection.
By doing this, she could only slow down the onset of this nightmare.
She had a good relationship with Gu Xiaoxiao, and she really didn't want to see Gu Xiaoxiao fall into the abyss.
If only someone could save Gu Xiaoxiao.
But in the current Star Alliance, who would dare to go against the Qian family for the sake of a woman?
