CHAPTER 891: CHAPTER 683: PREPARATIONS

Su Mo was very surprised when he heard Qian Chengxue say this. He said, "It’s only been a few years, and the Federation has made enormous leaps in all aspects. Have those few Resource Stars had a massive outbreak of production?"

No wonder Su Mo was so amazed. Although the interstellar route was maintained by five Alliance Countries, the resources and manpower needed were still astonishing.

Qian Chengxue smiled and explained to Su Mo, "You probably haven’t been keeping up with the developments on the Federation’s front line. The front line I’m talking about isn’t those Insect Stars we attacked back then."

"Where is it then?"

Su Mo was even more surprised.

"It has completely moved out of Star Ring City’s radiation range now, to the Negative God Star Sea, where there are five planets beyond your imagination. They are rich in endless resources. Even if you don’t land on those planets, just wandering in the starry sky, you can discover a large number of remaining wrecks. With a little luck, you can make a fortune. Of course, that area is also a graveyard. And the Federation has established the Observer Base on one of the planets called Ceres, which is the real front line."

Qian Chengxue explained in detail.

The more Su Mo listened, the more astonished he became.

At this moment, the deep voice of the Fake Owner, Swallower, resonated in Su Mo’s mind.

"The true Heavenly Cup has begun. The information Qian Chengxue told you is both right and wrong. Ceres is merely a guardian star of the central Negative God Star. However, this also means that you have officially stepped onto this grand stage. Star Ring City has played their cards well."

After hearing the Fake Owner, Swallower, Su Mo took a deep breath and said to Qian Chengxue, "So, are we to transport goods to Ceres?"

"No, we can’t even set foot on Ceres. That area is so dangerous that even Tier 4 ships could be shot down. Unless there’s an accident, we only need to escort the goods to the largest supply base behind the Observation Base, the Freedom Fortress Base."

Qian Chengxue thought for a moment and said to Su Mo.

"The Federation even has a fortress now?"

Su Mo was even more amazed.

"Though it’s called a fortress, it’s not fully a fortress since it’s not yet completed. I know some of the inside information. It’s an agreement reached between the Federation and the remnants of the Hongji Empire. Jialan helped the Federation select a small planet rich in high-purity iron ore on the front line. Based on it, they are building a supply base and plan to transform the entire planet into the Federation’s first fortress."

Qian Chengxue chatted with Su Mo while eating.

Su Mo couldn’t help but give a thumbs up: "The Council President’s plan is indeed bold but also far-sighted."

"The Federation has been undergoing earth-shaking changes every day these years. In fact, if you don’t keep up with current events for a few months, you might lose touch with reality."

Qian Chengxue said with a smile.

"Yeah."

Su Mo nodded in agreement.

"Let’s not talk about that anymore. Everyone, let’s drink together."

Sun Li came over with a glass, her face flushed and said.

"Alright, cheers until we’re drunk."

Qian Chengxue replied happily.

....

The next day at noon, Su Mo and the others came to Interstellar Port No. 72 with their luggage.

It was as bustling as ever here.

"Which ship is ours?"

Su Mo looked around curiously and asked.

"That one."

Qian Chengxue pointed at an old medium-sized transportation ship ahead.

Looking at the medium-sized transportation ship, Su Mo couldn’t help but twitch his face, thinking it looked like a second-hand ship. He said, "Are we supposed to take this ship to the front line?"

"Yes."

Qian Chengxue said as she led Su Mo and the others forward.

"Aren’t you considering getting a better one?"

Su Mo said tactfully.

He originally thought, at the very least, it should be a large transportation ship.

"There’s no way to replace it for now. I’ve invested all my funds into stocking up. But don’t worry, besides this transportation ship, the company also has two escort ships."

Qian Chengxue explained to Su Mo.

"That’s okay. What about the Mechas?"

Qian Chengxue explained to Su Mo, "In terms of Mechas, I will squeeze out some money to purchase a third-generation model. Additionally, the company originally has three Black Steel and ten Iron Guard units, which should be enough."

"Is there no prepayment after securing the bid?"

Su Mo asked curiously.

"There is. After winning the bid, twenty percent of the payment is prepaid, but most of this money has to be used for stocking up, leaving no surplus. As for the remaining funds, when we deliver the goods to the front-line supply base, the Federation will directly allocate equivalent resources to us from the supply base."

Qian Chengxue explained.

Hearing this, Su Mo was a bit speechless and said, "These people really know how to play, so they don’t even need to transport the resources back themselves."

"You’re right, but even so, everyone is vying to grab this opportunity. Because in this world, Star Coins are extremely important. To put it bluntly, the Federation’s own currency can only buy some food and daily supplies. Everyone wants Star Coins because they can buy so many miraculous things, like essential Genetic Potions. It’s important to know that up until now, a huge number of people in the Federation have not yet received Genetic Potion injections, and their lifespan remains low."

Qian Chengxue explained.

"I remember the Type I Genetic Potion wasn’t very expensive, so why hasn’t it been popularized?"

Su Mo asked curiously.

"It used to be on discount, but now the price has returned to normal. One Type I Genetic Potion costs at least ten thousand Star Coins, and the good ones cost one hundred thousand Star Coins."

Qian Chengxue said.

"A hundredfold increase?"

Su Mo couldn’t help but take a deep breath. This is blatant robbery.

Suddenly, Su Mo remembered the batch of Genetic Original Liquid he dealt with at the time, realizing he had suffered a big loss!