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Chapter 571
chapter 0251 part 2
"Long time no see, Elder Mandel!"
"Long time?!" Elder Mandel looked up in surprise, not understanding what madness had possessed him. He had just left two days ago and suddenly returned. However, Elder Mandel looked at Hugh Veda beside Star-Lord.
He understood. It seemed Star-Lord had found another big client.
Their cooperation was not the first or second time. Elder Mandel seemed to nod with "understanding": "Long time no see, Star-Lord, kid. Everyone's been saying you got a big deal!"
Star-Lord took a pack of chewing gum from his pocket, popped a piece into his mouth, chewed, and gestured with his hands: "It's indeed a big business, otherwise I wouldn't have come to you, Elder Mandel. You always bragged to me that you could get the Nova Empire's latest warship. Is that true?"
"Forget the Nova Empire's latest warship, as long as you can provide enough money, even if you want Ronan the Accuser's flagship, I can find a method to get it!" The old rhinoceros man took off his glasses, revealing a pair of squinting eyes. Although he was talking to Star-Lord, his eyes were looking at Hugh Veda.
"This kind of energy crystal! What's the price?"
Hugh Veda directly extended his hand, opening his fist. In his palm, was an energy crystal the size of a mahjong tile, flashing with blue light.
It was none other than the energy crystal condensed by Boss Tang using the Space Stone.
"Huh? Hiss! This purity of energy crystal!"
Under Star-Lord's smug gaze nearby, Elder Mandel carefully took the energy crystal from Hugh Veda's hand and examined it closely.
He then took out an instrument from a nearby cabinet, placed the energy crystal on it for testing, and looking at the value displayed on the instrument, Elder Mandel's small squinting eyes instantly widened in surprise.
"No, how is this possible? Even the energy crystal stone made by the Kree from collecting dark matter has a purity of only a little over eighty percent. The purity of this crystal stone is actually over ninety..."
Elder Mandel seemed somewhat disbelieving, repeatedly switching between several testing instruments for repeated tests before finally inhaling sharply and saying.
"The Guest wants to sell this crystal stone. What would you like to exchange for it, Galactic Credits or..."
"Spaceships, the best Spaceships, and a complete set of civilization technology data!" Hugh Veda stated his requirement.
Elder Mandel picked up the energy crystal stone and shook his head, saying, "The purity of this energy crystal is very high and has some value, but this single piece is not worth a higher Spaceship!"
"Who told you we only brought one piece, Elder Mandel? I told you this is a big business!" Star-Lord said smugly, "Ten each of the Kree and Nova Empire's latest warships, and also find us a batch of Tier 2 civilization technology data, the kind that's a complete system!"
Elder Mandel looked at Star-Lord's nouveau riche expression and said, "Star-Lord, kid, this will require a huge sum of money!"
A minute later, Elder Mandel looked at the opened silver briefcases placed before him, which were neatly stacked with energy crystals the size of mahjong tiles.
Looking at these energy crystals, Elder Mandel had a momentary thought of directly calling the guards to eliminate Star-Lord and his group and claim all these high-purity energy crystals for himself.
However, a single sentence from Star-Lord instantly sobered Elder Mandel up.
"Elder Mandel, this is just the beginning. My current Employer is a Cosmic Hegemon level Big Boss. The business will be endless in the future!"
Star-Lord didn't understand Boss Tang's strength, but that didn't stop him from bluffing.
As soon as he said that, it actually scared Elder Mandel. Cosmic Hegemon? In the Milky Way Galaxy, there are only a few people who can be called Cosmic Hegemons. The most famous among them is Thanos.
Could it be that Star-Lord had defected to Thanos? But even if it wasn't Thanos, he definitely couldn't provoke a force capable of extracting energy crystals of this purity.
Elder Mandel had been doing business in Knowhere for so many years and had his own set of survival rules. Upon determining that the group Star-Lord brought was not to be provoked, he decisively reverted to being a proper businessman. "Tier 2 civilization technology data is easy to get. I have a complete set on hand, which is the Gululu Tribe's complete Spaceship manufacturing technology, complete energy shield, and ship cannon technology. However, the Spaceships will take some time..."
"Gululu Tribe's technology data? That's commonplace junk. Do you have anything better, at least a civilization with complete FTL technology or artificial wormhole technology!"
Star-Lord heard Elder Mandel's words and looked disgusted. The Gululu Tribe were doing worse than the Chitauri. Their technology was worthless.
"Star-Lord, kid, FTL technology? You're really daring to think that. That's technology that higher Tier 2 civilizations can barely master. And artificial wormhole technology? Currently, in the Milky Way Galaxy, only higher civilizations like the Kree and Nova Empire have the core data for that. I don't have that here!"
"How long will the Spaceships take? We'll take the Gululu Tribe's technology. Also, how much other civilization technology system do you have? We want it all!"
When Hugh Veda said this, he felt the small pouch hanging below his neck, near the Jack of Spades gold plate. That was one of the Five Yin Pouches specially refined by the Boss, besides those for the few Leaders and Boss's wives. The energy crystals packed inside were Hugh Veda's confidence.
"As for the Spaceships, it will take at least thirty Knowhere day-night cycles. After all, getting some 'battle damaged' Spaceships from the two great empires also takes some time!"
"However, I do have some complete Spaceship manufacturing technology system readily available. I can sell it to you first!"
Elder Mandel smiled slyly, his rhinoceros horn concealing the cunning in his small eyes. Selling intelligence and knowledge was his favorite business. Intelligence often had a time limit, but knowledge could be sold repeatedly.
"The things are correct!" After Star-Lord finished inspecting the technology data in the storage device Elder Mandel produced, Hugh Veda waved his hand. The Card Soldiers left behind six cases of energy crystal stones.
This was the price for the data and part of the deposit for the Spaceships.
As for whether Elder Mandel would run off with the money, Hugh Veda said he wasn't worried about that issue. On the energy crystal stone that was tested, there was a Tracking Talisman Spell personally drawn by the Boss.
"Long time no see, Elder Mandel!"
"Long time?!" Elder Mandel looked up in surprise, not understanding what madness had possessed him. He had just left two days ago and suddenly returned. However, Elder Mandel looked at Hugh Veda beside Star-Lord.
He understood. It seemed Star-Lord had found another big client.
Their cooperation was not the first or second time. Elder Mandel seemed to nod with "understanding": "Long time no see, Star-Lord, kid. Everyone's been saying you got a big deal!"
Star-Lord took a pack of chewing gum from his pocket, popped a piece into his mouth, chewed, and gestured with his hands: "It's indeed a big business, otherwise I wouldn't have come to you, Elder Mandel. You always bragged to me that you could get the Nova Empire's latest warship. Is that true?"
"Forget the Nova Empire's latest warship, as long as you can provide enough money, even if you want Ronan the Accuser's flagship, I can find a method to get it!" The old rhinoceros man took off his glasses, revealing a pair of squinting eyes. Although he was talking to Star-Lord, his eyes were looking at Hugh Veda.
"This kind of energy crystal! What's the price?"
Hugh Veda directly extended his hand, opening his fist. In his palm, was an energy crystal the size of a mahjong tile, flashing with blue light.
It was none other than the energy crystal condensed by Boss Tang using the Space Stone.
"Huh? Hiss! This purity of energy crystal!"
Under Star-Lord's smug gaze nearby, Elder Mandel carefully took the energy crystal from Hugh Veda's hand and examined it closely.
He then took out an instrument from a nearby cabinet, placed the energy crystal on it for testing, and looking at the value displayed on the instrument, Elder Mandel's small squinting eyes instantly widened in surprise.
"No, how is this possible? Even the energy crystal stone made by the Kree from collecting dark matter has a purity of only a little over eighty percent. The purity of this crystal stone is actually over ninety..."
Elder Mandel seemed somewhat disbelieving, repeatedly switching between several testing instruments for repeated tests before finally inhaling sharply and saying.
"The Guest wants to sell this crystal stone. What would you like to exchange for it, Galactic Credits or..."
"Spaceships, the best Spaceships, and a complete set of civilization technology data!" Hugh Veda stated his requirement.
Elder Mandel picked up the energy crystal stone and shook his head, saying, "The purity of this energy crystal is very high and has some value, but this single piece is not worth a higher Spaceship!"
"Who told you we only brought one piece, Elder Mandel? I told you this is a big business!" Star-Lord said smugly, "Ten each of the Kree and Nova Empire's latest warships, and also find us a batch of Tier 2 civilization technology data, the kind that's a complete system!"
Elder Mandel looked at Star-Lord's nouveau riche expression and said, "Star-Lord, kid, this will require a huge sum of money!"
A minute later, Elder Mandel looked at the opened silver briefcases placed before him, which were neatly stacked with energy crystals the size of mahjong tiles.
Looking at these energy crystals, Elder Mandel had a momentary thought of directly calling the guards to eliminate Star-Lord and his group and claim all these high-purity energy crystals for himself.
However, a single sentence from Star-Lord instantly sobered Elder Mandel up.
"Elder Mandel, this is just the beginning. My current Employer is a Cosmic Hegemon level Big Boss. The business will be endless in the future!"
Star-Lord didn't understand Boss Tang's strength, but that didn't stop him from bluffing.
As soon as he said that, it actually scared Elder Mandel. Cosmic Hegemon? In the Milky Way Galaxy, there are only a few people who can be called Cosmic Hegemons. The most famous among them is Thanos.
Could it be that Star-Lord had defected to Thanos? But even if it wasn't Thanos, he definitely couldn't provoke a force capable of extracting energy crystals of this purity.
Elder Mandel had been doing business in Knowhere for so many years and had his own set of survival rules. Upon determining that the group Star-Lord brought was not to be provoked, he decisively reverted to being a proper businessman. "Tier 2 civilization technology data is easy to get. I have a complete set on hand, which is the Gululu Tribe's complete Spaceship manufacturing technology, complete energy shield, and ship cannon technology. However, the Spaceships will take some time..."
"Gululu Tribe's technology data? That's commonplace junk. Do you have anything better, at least a civilization with complete FTL technology or artificial wormhole technology!"
Star-Lord heard Elder Mandel's words and looked disgusted. The Gululu Tribe were doing worse than the Chitauri. Their technology was worthless.
"Star-Lord, kid, FTL technology? You're really daring to think that. That's technology that higher Tier 2 civilizations can barely master. And artificial wormhole technology? Currently, in the Milky Way Galaxy, only higher civilizations like the Kree and Nova Empire have the core data for that. I don't have that here!"
"How long will the Spaceships take? We'll take the Gululu Tribe's technology. Also, how much other civilization technology system do you have? We want it all!"
When Hugh Veda said this, he felt the small pouch hanging below his neck, near the Jack of Spades gold plate. That was one of the Five Yin Pouches specially refined by the Boss, besides those for the few Leaders and Boss's wives. The energy crystals packed inside were Hugh Veda's confidence.
"As for the Spaceships, it will take at least thirty Knowhere day-night cycles. After all, getting some 'battle damaged' Spaceships from the two great empires also takes some time!"
"However, I do have some complete Spaceship manufacturing technology system readily available. I can sell it to you first!"
Elder Mandel smiled slyly, his rhinoceros horn concealing the cunning in his small eyes. Selling intelligence and knowledge was his favorite business. Intelligence often had a time limit, but knowledge could be sold repeatedly.
"The things are correct!" After Star-Lord finished inspecting the technology data in the storage device Elder Mandel produced, Hugh Veda waved his hand. The Card Soldiers left behind six cases of energy crystal stones.
This was the price for the data and part of the deposit for the Spaceships.
As for whether Elder Mandel would run off with the money, Hugh Veda said he wasn't worried about that issue. On the energy crystal stone that was tested, there was a Tracking Talisman Spell personally drawn by the Boss.
