The Seventh Base

"We are discussing measures," Conrad said.

"If we can't resolve this, we may have to consider withdrawing from Byron Star," the other party said coldly. Conrad's face turned pale. Although he knew it was just a threat, if the other party did withdraw from Byron Star, it would be a dead end for all of them.

These aliens had not yet obtained the technology from the Deep Sea Battleship and now their foundation was also being shaken. Coupled with Blue Star Energy Technology Group's covetous gaze, there might come a day in the future when they would truly consider leaving. Without benefits, there would be no need to stay.

"To thoroughly resolve this matter, we need to destroy the Blue Star Energy Technology Group, locate their base, and attack it. There is a chance to obtain the core technology," Conrad stated.

"Destroy the Blue Star Energy Technology Group base?" The alien sneered. They had all witnessed the Olay family's battles firsthand. Now Blue Star Energy Technology had such a stronghold on power that if they couldn't eradicate the Blue Star Energy Technology Group entirely and merely struck their base, should they face retaliation, it would be from several planets in the Alliance Army.

He didn't know what kind of consequences that might lead to, but clearly, this was no longer a decision he could make.

With Lucas Star, Sasi Kingdom, Carolan Star, and Odin Mountain Star standing behind the Blue Star Energy Technology Group, waging war against them would have unknown consequences. No matter what, the cost would be enormous, and they had to weigh the pros and cons of going to war.

Going to war may not yield the technology even if the Blue Star Energy Technology Group's base were destroyed, but they would earn the ire of several top planets in the Star System Alliance.

Not going to war would allow Blue Star Energy Technology to continue developing, and in the future, they could find an excuse to recover Byron Star and expel them back home.

However, the value of Byron Star was not as great as it had been.

As for worse consequences, he had not considered them. Firstly, Byron Star was just one company, and the powers in the Star System Alliance would not watch it expand infinitely. Secondly, the Star System Alliance had treaties to maintain balance; even if Blue Star Energy Technology Group grew to a certain level, they wouldn't be able to wage war on their planets, unless the Star System Alliance collapsed.

Conrad felt a chill in his heart when he heard the other party's words and realized that now, even if they discovered that the Blue Star Energy Technology Group's base was around Steel Dome City, they wouldn't dare to initiate military action easily.

If these aliens didn't go to war, then there might come a day when they would be fine, but he would die a terrible death, just like the Lee family and the others.

Therefore, he hoped they would go to war at all costs.

In Steel Dome City's base, the entire Underground City was bustling with production. Most of the employees here were former military personnel, which allowed the base to operate very efficiently.

They were already aware of what was happening with the Byron Star Federation Government.

"The uprising in Chuanxing City was bloodily suppressed by aliens. The Federation Council cannot reach a consensus on whether to go to war or not. Those alien planets are somewhat wary," Divine Sword Bureau Director Ge Hong said to the carrier.

"After the battle at Odin Mountain Star, the fleets deployed by Sasi Kingdom, Carolan Star, and others exerted a powerful deterrent. Moreover, that was just a single ship being destroyed. If they were to attack our base, they would naturally have to consider even more serious consequences," said the carrier. "However, we also can't go to war for the time being, as those fleets don't belong to us."

This was also why he had bound himself to various major planets and even proactively offered up shares.

When the stakes were high enough, the power behind those shareholders could also be leveraged.

Now that the group was still in rapid development, when it reached a stronger position, the involvement of interests would be deeper, and those planets would be even less likely to sit by and watch the group run into trouble.

Naturally, as it grew to a certain level, other issues on different levels would also arise.

Ge Hong understood that the people of Byron Star would probably have to wait a bit longer.

...

Lucas Star, Lucas University.

Mr. Ross had come to the school today. It had been a long time since he had appeared at Lucas University.

Mr. Ross's return caused a stir at Lucas University. The school invited him to give a speech, and students flocked to listen. The scene was impressive, for Mr. Ross had now become a prominent figure in the Lucas Star Capital.

Such a moment in the spotlight also intoxicated him somewhat.

It wasn't until before school was out that Mr. Ross arrived at Lucas University's Library. Many students were already tidying up their things, ready to leave. Upon seeing Mr. Ross, they all turned their eyes towards him.

Mr. Ross truly values learning. Even though he is already the president of Blue Star Energy Technology Group, he still does not forget to come to the library to read.

Xu Mo was reorganizing books to return them to their original places when Ross came over to his side. However, the two did not speak; Ross seemed to be looking for books in front of the bookshelves.

"Has the group been busy lately?" Xu Mo asked in a low voice.

"A bit," Ross replied, facing the bookshelves.

"How come you still have time for secret meetings, whom did you see?" Xu Mo asked nonchalantly.

Ross's heart clenched violently as he turned to look at Xu Mo and said, "Mr. Xu Mo."

"Shh..." Xu Mo gestured for silence, and Ross's gaze shifted away, continuing to search for books, but his hands trembled imperceptibly.

"Whom did you see?" Xu Mo asked, his formidable spiritual power invading. Ross was not a Transcendent, and he couldn't even clearly discern what Xu Mo was doing, only feeling an overwhelming spiritual suppression.

"Douglas," Ross said in a low voice.

"What did you talk about?" Xu Mo continued.

"Douglas wants a share of the group," Ross said.

"What was his offer?" Xu Mo asked.

Ross only felt his mouth dry and his tongue parched, and because of the tension, his back was already soaked with sweat.

"Funds, noble status," said Ross.

"What else?" Xu Mo pressed on.

Ross's voice trembled slightly, "Marrying into a noble family."

"Anything else?" Xu Mo persisted, and Ross's body shook violently, "He promised Prince Charles's protection and would grant me an adequate position in the future."

Money, status, position, honor.

"No wonder Mr. Ross was tempted," Xu Mo said. "You must be thinking that once you transfer the shares directly in your name and the deal is settled, whether I can retrieve them becomes a struggle between me and Douglas."

The shares of Blue Star Energy Technology Group were nominally on Ross, but there was another agreement between them that everything of Ross's was actually Xu Mo's, he was merely holding them in trust.

However, should Ross forcefully transfer them in his name, legally speaking, it would naturally be invalid. But if the transferee had a sufficiently strong background, then...

Ross was clearly tempted, hence he had not spoken of this.

"Mr. Xu Mo, I haven't agreed to anything, nor have I said a word," Ross spoke with fear in his tone.

"Of course, I believe Mr. Ross," Xu Mo said. "A smart Tard knows how to make the right choices. You may leave."

"Yes, Mr. Xu Mo," Ross broke out in a cold sweat.

"Additionally, Mr. Ross's safety is a concern. Starting from today, I will have someone protect Mr. Ross continuously, including during sleeping hours," Xu Mo declared. Ross's complexion instantly turned pale, his legs trembling.

"Yes," Ross responded, then left, but he understood that from that moment on, his freedom was curtailed.

After Ross left, Xu Mo continued to quietly organize the books.

Douglas, Prince Charles.

From the last incident, Douglas and Prince Charles must also have been involved; General Gilson was the ultimate executioner.