CHAPTER 694: CHAPTER 698: INTERSTELLAR CASANOVA (17)

Even so, the new content that had been added to Su Li’s bounty showed no sign of change.

It still stood firmly, showing all the citizens of the Star Network the Federation’s incompetence and shame.

Su Li was still not satisfied. Glancing over the bounty leaderboard, her name had climbed to the top twenty.

Her name was now displayed alongside those of the worst interstellar fugitives and pirate leaders.

But was she really only worth fifty million interstellar coins at number twenty?

She disagreed—

She strongly demanded that the Federation increase the bounty capital.

Though she herself thought the bounty reward was too low and found it unimpressive, it caused a huge stir among Cosmic Citizens.

The top twenty bounties on the leaderboard rarely changed positions.

The high rewards were tantalizing, yet, most people had the desire but not the courage.

What kind of people were they? Either morally corrupt officials or bloodstained, fiercely friendless individuals.

Who would be brave enough to confront them head-on? Who would seek trouble when living is already good?

The money was tempting, but one had to be alive to claim it.

As it happened, most people were just curious onlookers, genuinely too afraid to risk their lives to help the Federation.

But this new bounty was an exception.

Quite a few people were interested in Su Li’s bounty—high reward, low risk, high return rate; it was too good an opportunity to miss...

As for how they determined the risk to be low—

Well, that was easy.

Just take a look at this tender-faced youngster, so much softer than the menacing figures on the leaderboard, clearly an easy mark by comparison.

Just look at his skin, whiter than any woman’s, his arms devoid of any muscular power, his body slender and willowy.

Grow his hair long, put him in a dress, and no one would recognize him as a man.

It seemed like easy pickings to go up against such an individual.

On one point, they were actually right. Su Li wasn’t just a womanly appearance; she was, in fact, a woman, so what was wrong with looking a bit feminine?

If she weren’t feminine but rather rugged and manly, then Su Li would have had a hard time accepting that.

Because the Federation had made such a fuss about Su Li’s bounty and spurred on some instigators, Su Li, placed at number twenty on the bounty list, became like a sheep amongst wolves, with a high bounty as the hook. Her infamy quickly spread within the Federation and rapidly out into the frontier.

Many eager individuals were rubbing their hands in anticipation of claiming this substantial reward—it was an enticing opportunity, as if the money were being handed out for free.

So many laughed at this thought. Su Li’s identity information’s price skyrocketed in the black market for a while, but still couldn’t deter the many who were tempted to exchange for her details.

Everyone seemed convinced that they would be the one to claim the bounty.

This caused no small amount of trouble for Su Li.

Whenever she approached a populated supply station, she would be swarmed by those eager to capture her.

Then her real-time information would be updated on the Star Network, leading even more people to cut her off.

The increased danger wasn’t actually more threatening—it was just more annoying.

Just like the flies that incessantly buzz around you, irritating beyond endurance yet can’t be swatted dead for fear of dirtying your hand.

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"We’re approaching Mercury, and although this planet doesn’t produce any sort of ore, its surface is about eighty percent soaked in clear, blue water, making the scenery dreamy and fantastical. It’s one of the preferred vacation spots for Cosmic Citizens."

The robot pointed toward an azure planet that was getting closer to their Flying Device, shimmering from afar, and explained.

Su Li frowned and rubbed her temple, feeling somewhat of a headache, "There are no trackers on this planet, are there?"

Robot: "Master, you’re underestimating your current fame. Where there are people, there will be those who want to exchange you for a bounty, for in their eyes, you’re easy pickings."

Su Li: "Oh, you’ve learned to throw shade now, have you?"

Robot: "According to the expanded information database, simulating a companion with such personality increases the enjoyment of the journey several folds."

"Alright, as long as you’re happy."

As they closed in on Mercury, the beauty of this planet began to unveil itself more distinctly to Su Li.

The universe is truly marvelous, able to nurture all kinds of different planets.

Through the journey, Su Li had seen many majestic views, yet was still captivated by Mercury’s allure.

Su Li’s eggshell Flying Device hadn’t completely entered the outer layer of Mercury when she excitedly discovered that this planet possessed a rich concentration of Spiritual Energy Group.

Those in the interstellar who have practiced Martial Arts to a certain extent could feel the difference between this planet and others—a sense of comfort that wasn’t easily put into words.

To the average person, at most, they might find the air here better than other places.

This is probably why Mercury, not highly valued for its energy resources, became one of the most favorite playgrounds for many.

This gave Su Li the delightful sensation of having discovered a treasure.

She suddenly thought, since Mercury is one of the most popular vacation spots, might other beloved vacation planets also hold surprises like Mercury for her?

Previously, Su Li wandered the universe aimlessly, without any specific goals, drifting from place to place.

Now, in just a short moment, she rapidly mapped out a route in her mind.

After leaving Mercury, she was determined to visit each of the top-ranked tourist planets in turn.

The battle with her senior brother, known as Hao Jun, had already begun—it was a question of who would be the more cunning strategist.

Hence, she wouldn’t let go of anything that could add to her chips.

Moreover, after the upgrade, her robot’s metal nose was increasingly resembling that of a dog’s.

Just two days ago, it told her that it had sensed the fluctuation of an energy body, albeit briefly, and then it couldn’t trace it anymore.

Maybe someone had dug it up, or something had masked the trace, or there might be other possibilities.

The universe is so vast and full of wonders. Su Li felt her soul had reached a new height, but in the midst of the boundless Star Sea, she still seemed immensely insignificant.

Before she knew it, her Heart Realm had grown significantly—an unexpected joy.

Soon, Su Li’s spaceship landed in a secluded area of the water.

Upon touching down, the Flying Device blended in with the surrounding blue water.

It was eerily quiet and seemed very peaceful.

However, when Su Li stepped out of the eggshell, a cold laser knife was pressed against her lower back.