Cosmic Trading System

"Boss, it's our fault…" Zhao Gang and his crew said remorsefully aboard the battleship.

They knew that there were three auctions scheduled at this gathering. Lin Yun planned to participate in all three of them before leaving.

Now, due to their actions, Lin Yun had to leave prematurely.

"What exactly did you do wrong? What mistake are you admitting? Do you think I'm like that Apicino, who blames others for his mistakes? I've reviewed the situation through the surveillance system. I don't blame you," Lin Yun said with a light laugh.

"Are your injuries alright? If not, you should go get treated at the medical station immediately. Don't pretend you're fine," Lin Yun added after a pause.

"We're not injured!" Zhao Gang and the others quickly replied.

They weren't ordinary cultivators anymore. As long as they weren't wounded in vital places, regular injuries could be recovered with the help of high-quality healing pellets and some self-healing.

"That Apicino doesn't seem like an unreasonable person, it's just that the regulations are as such. Just as some rules on our planet, which restrict aggressive actions regardless of right or wrong. If boss hadn't stepped out at the time, we probably wouldn't have ended up like this..." Zhao Gang then sighed.

"Really?" Lin Yun responded noncommittally.

The truth of a matter is often more complex than what it appears to be on the surface.

…

In a skyscraper on Qino Star.

"That Lin Yun has finally left, thank goodness!"

A unicorn man stomped his foot in excitement upon receiving the news.

"Three level eleven peak robots, huh? Also that superior battleship of level eight technology civilization level. Quite troublesome…" he frowned.

"But, it doesn't matter. He probably doesn't have level twelve combat power. I wonder if he can withstand it…" The man chuckled disdainfully.

If Lin Yun had been here, he would have recognized that this man was Meng Sha, who was involved in slave trading.

…

In another luxurious skyscraper.

"Bang—"

A man slammed down an item in his hand. Fragments splattered everywhere as he snorted, "That Lin Yun is so hateful, daring to make me lose face like that! Luckily, I regained my sense in time. Otherwise, my painstakingly organized gathering would have been ruined by him, a transgression he could never repay even with a million deaths!"

"But, I finally found a good excuse for him to leave Qino Star! Once he leaves Qino Star, this matter will be easier to deal with!" He narrowed his eyes at the thought.

"It seems that some of the owners of the Cosmic Trading System have set their sights on him. I'm not in a rush to act. I'll clean up the mess at the end…" He paused and continued.

If someone had been there, they would have recognized this man as Apicino.

…

Amidst the vast starry sky, Lin Yun's superior level eight technology civilization battleship suddenly halted after a period of flight.

"Come out!"

Lin Yun turned his head towards a certain direction, saying coldly.

There was no response for a long time.

"Is the Shadow Clan always so sneaky?" Lin Yun's eyes flashed coldly.

"Hehe, Brother Lin, you have really sharp senses. I'm impressed..."

A person, shadow-like in form, appeared out of nowhere not far from the battleship, laughing heartily. He waved his hand, and three mighty presences appeared by his side. Astonishingly, they were three level eleven peak robots.

Watching this scene, a glint flickered in the depths of Lin Yun's eyes.

Ever since the first assassination attempt by the Shadow Clan, where Guan Xiangsi sacrificed himself, he had been on high alert and held a certain repulsion towards this race.

Thanks to this, he had been able to sense the Shadow Clan's pursuit from early on.

Although he felt a rejection towards the Shadow Clan, he had to admit, their concealment and tracking skills were exceptional. Even his highly advanced surveillance equipment would not have noticed them if he hadn't set it to a special search.

Even so, he wasn't entirely sure how the Shadow Clan man had managed to remain hidden.

Perhaps it was also because the Shadow Clan man's abilities were exceptionally high, having reached the late stage of level eleven.

"By stalking me, are you seeking death?"

Lin Yun looked at the Shadow Clan man and asked, his tone cold.

"Brother Lin, you misunderstand. I know you have Golden Essence Liquid. I came merely to trade with you for some. However, I have a limited number of treasures for martial arts. I can only pay with Spirit Crystals. Brother Lin, how does twenty-eight trillion Spirit Crystals per drop sound?" The Shadow Clan man responded hastily.

That was not his original intention.

He had followed Lin Yun in hope of finding an opportunity to assassinate him. If he succeeded, he would acquire all of Lin Yun's assets, including the three level eleven peak robots and the superior level eight technology civilization battleship. It would be a much faster upgrade compared to his current slow progress.

However, he hadn't expected that Lin Yun would discover him.

In theory, he could retreat at this point.

If the assassination were to fail, the smart move was to quickly retreat, as per their assassin's creed.

However, he had a sinking feeling that if he were to flee now, he was choosing the path to his death.

Many are unaware that the Shadow Clan's power isn't particularly strong. Their ability to conceal themselves is due not only to their special physical constitution but also due to their special affinity with the universe. This affinity makes them difficult to detect and highly sensitive to threats.

After some thought, he believed this hazard likely originated from Lin Yun's group.

Considering that Lin Yun's group already had three level eleven peak robots and a superior level eight technology civilization battleship, he wondered about their hidden power.

Eventually, he proposed a trade with Lin Yun while giving up the idea of attacking them.

As per the rules of the Cosmic Trading System, the owners of the system weren't allowed to harm each other. Since he hadn't expressed any ill intent, the other party should not casually attack him, right?

"Golden Essence Liquid, thirty-five trillion Spirit Crystals per drop. You'd better buy ten drops!" Lin Yun looked at him deeply and finally spoke.

He had indeed hoped that the other party would make a move, giving him the opportunity to annihilate them without getting penalized by the Cosmic Trading System.

Unexpectedly, the guy pussied out.
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Even so, due to his bias against the Shadow Clan and his speculative knowledge of the man's initial malicious intentions, he decided to rip him off.

"Thirty-five trillion Spirit Crystals a drop, better buy ten drops…" The Shadow Clan man immediately pulled a long face.

This totaled a staggering three hundred and fifty trillion Spirit Crystals! How did he even begin to muster that much?

Yet at this moment, he was almost certain that Lin Yun was certain of his intent and laying a ham-fisted trap. If he didn't agree, his situation could potentially become hazardous.