The Seventh Base

I didn't know if he held any shares in Blue Star Energy Technology Group, but he might have a small portion given its current valuation. Even a slight shareholding amounted to a significant asset that could be liquidated at any time. It was said that countless people in the market were willing to buy shares in the Blue Star Energy Technology Group, but no one was selling, as none of the shareholders were in need of money.

If they needed money, the Group had fixed dividends, ensuring that everyone could enjoy the benefits brought by the Group in the present as well as anticipate the future.

After Princess Elizabeth left the library, Ize and Carter had followed her.

"Princess Elizabeth," Carter called out.

"Hmm?" Elizabeth looked at him.

"Xu Mo, he is very ambitious," Carter began, seeing Xu Mo's ambitions from the blueprints he had outlined.

Elizabeth understood naturally. She looked at Carter, who seemed hesitant to continue.

"Speak your mind," said Elizabeth.

Blue Star Energy Group had developed to this point and Carter had naturally noticed many things: origins, remnants of high-level civilizations, shareholders. He felt that from the beginning, all this had been part of Xu Mo's plan, as he had always been strategizing the development of Blue Star Energy Group, leveraging their strengths.

Often, Xu Mo had been using them, but Carter did not mind, as their relationship was mutually beneficial and they shared common interests. Even if Xu Mo borrowed their power, he also brought them benefits.

But now, with what Xu Mo had told them, combined with the growth of Blue Star Energy Technology Group, Carter felt that there might be some friction between Lucas Star Federation and Xu Mo in the future.

"Princess Elizabeth, suppose — and I mean just suppose — one day the Lucas Star Federation Government wants to control Blue Star Energy Technology Group, how would you decide, Princess Elizabeth?" Carter asked.

Elizabeth furrowed her brow; Carter's words had also reached her heart. Her stance and Sal's were not the same. Blue Star Energy Technology Group had developed on Lucas Star, and now the headquarters were also here.

As the heir to the Sasi Kingdom, Sal certainly did not want Blue Star Energy Technology Group to rely entirely on Lucas Star Federation. Thus, he didn't mind deepening cooperation with the Group to gain more say.

But it was different with Lucas Star. Just as Carter had said, the Lucas Star Federation Government might want to control Blue Star Energy Technology Group in the future.

Xu Mo was probably guarding against this day now.

Carter even thought further. Suppose Blue Star Energy Technology Group grew strong enough to stand toe-to-toe with the Lucas Star Federation Government, the Group would definitely support Elizabeth. That meant Elizabeth might ascend to a higher position.

So, not to mention coveting the intrinsic value of Blue Star Energy Technology Group, if King Richard were to favor Prince Charles, he would not allow Blue Star Energy Technology Group to be uncontrolled.

Prince Charles and his cohort would least like to see that.

Thus, it was very possible that a change would happen in the future.

Of course, it would be better if nothing happened. Carter also hoped that Elizabeth could smoothly obtain her inheritance rights.

Upon hearing Carter's words, Elizabeth felt instantly irritated. She subconsciously harbored such thoughts, but she didn't want to think about it; if it came to that, what decisions would she face?

"Carter, what are you talking about, all this might not happen." Ize interjected.

"Maybe," Carter said, seeing Elizabeth's silence, "Princess Elizabeth, whatever happens in the future, whichever decision you make, I firmly stand by your side."

Elizabeth was unmoved by Carter's words, although she knew Carter was making his stance clear, yet she felt uncomfortable inside; still, she said, "Thank you."

Seeing that Elizabeth was in a bad mood and seemingly did not want to discuss this topic, Carter did not say much more.

After the shareholders' meeting, Xu Mo had Sister Butterfly notify the team to accelerate their research and development. Gilson's trip to Byron Star had alerted him to a looming crisis, and he realized everything needed to progress at full speed.

Although Gilson discovered nothing in the end, he had to return empty-handed.

…

Six months later.

In that half year, nothing significant happened; after Douglas was imprisoned for life, nobody else took any action against Xu Mo and Blue Star Energy Technology Group, presumably not daring to make any rash moves.

At that time, Xu Mo was having a conversation with Ye Qingdie.

"All major bases have already reached a certain scale and are producing at full speed. The Sasi Kingdom, Carolan Star, Canaan Star, and even Odin Mountain Star are expanding very rapidly. Moreover, the Sasi Kingdom officially announced that they are formally cooperating with us and purchasing products from our group. Subsequently, Odin Mountain Star and Carolan Star followed suit, and Canaan Star, holding a major share, also vigorously helped our subsidiary expand channels."

"Finally, there's Austin Star. Since Austin Star is still in a chaotic situation, we have no worries about product sales as it can suffice with self-production and self-sales. However, there's a shortage of energy there, requiring the transportation of materials from other planets. Later, we can establish corresponding factories there as the labor cost on Austin Star is very low."

Ye Qingdie reported to Xu Mo on the latest development status of the group. In the war-torn areas of Austin Star, many people affected by the war could do some basic work after training, plus the personnel transferred from Byron Star, the base had achieved a certain scale.

Of course, the most important thing was securing official channels, which held significant strategic importance for the development of the group.

The initial goal of Blue Star Energy Technology Group was to engage in interstellar business.

"Once these planets stabilize, we will then expand to other planets in the Star System Alliance," Xu Mo said. However, all these would take time, and Xu Mo hoped that the production capacity of the Blue Star Energy Technology Group could become strong enough for all the major bases to operate simultaneously.

If the production capacity is strong enough, in the event of any contingency, they could quickly ramp up their military.

In interstellar war, the first thing is a war of technology; if technology dominates, then the war is without suspense.

Next is the war of production capacity; if the technology levels are similar, during extended combat, it becomes a matter of who has stronger rapid deployment capabilities.

"Hmm," Ye Qingdie nodded.

"How has Ross been behaving lately, still behaving himself?" Xu Mo asked.

"Much more, busy to the point of having no time, even had to travel to various planets," Ye Qingdie said with a smile.

"Hmm," Xu Mo nodded, "I plan to have Ross transfer some shares to your name first."

"Me?" Ye Qingdie said.

"Yes," Xu Mo said, "Although nothing happened the last time, we can't be too careful."

Now, it was possible to gradually strip the shares off Ross.

"Aren't you afraid I might run off with the money?" Ye Qingdie said with a laugh.

"You, run off with the money?" Xu Mo asked.

"Any problem?" Ye Qingdie countered.

"Sister Butterfly, don't I know you well," Xu Mo said, "after all, I know all the ins and outs."

Dudu...

Xu Mo glanced at the disconnected communicator, that's harsh.

But moments later, the communicator vibrated again, and Xu Mo answered it.

"What's the matter, Sister Butterfly?" Xu Mo asked.

"Our research has made breakthrough progress," Ye Qingdie said excitedly.

Xu Mo felt a ripple inside upon hearing Ye Qingdie; he naturally knew what this breakthrough progress meant.

They had been working on the research of super energy. If successful, they could mass-produce superpower weapons in the future. Weapons of this caliber could withstand even SS-class forces. Once mass-produced, their lethality would be terrifying.

"Lock down the information, don't tell anyone, focus on development, and if the research is successful, start upgrading equipment directly at the base and develop superpower weapons," Xu Mo said. This would be an extremely important breakthrough for the group's development.

"I understand," Ye Qingdie nodded, then disconnected the communicator again.

Xu Mo put down the communicator, still slightly excited inside.

If the superpower weapons were developed, he and Zero would be the first to equip the super armor and mecha.