Big Data Cultivation

Chapter 2562: Chapter 2554: The Same Worries

Feng Jun purposely came over to ask about the warships. Last time, he delivered supplies to Youjing, but with Yi Jue present, he didn’t feel comfortable asking too much—after all, the mortal weapons in this world can eliminate cultivators, which makes Tianqin’s cultivators quite resistant.

Moreover, he knew that at that time, the Brilliant Starry Sky was definitely busy dealing with the official government and had no time to talk business, so when the rain stopped, he left.

This time, he came specifically for this purpose, so he nodded, "That’s right, last time you mentioned you had second-hand warships for sale."

Xuan Gao laughed, "Sir, what I said back then was that I could think of a way to help you, not that I had anything for sale."

Facing this kind of "quibble," Feng Jun didn’t get angry, he only calmly stated, "Even if you want to guide the topic, don’t be so blunt. I like straightforward people, but that doesn’t mean I can unconditionally tolerate you... actually, you’re hardly straightforward anymore."

"I’m guiding the topic?" Xuan Gao felt completely wronged, but this is ultimately a society on the technology side. After thinking for a bit, he knew what the other party meant and couldn’t help but chuckle bitterly, "You’ve wronged me."

However, he quickly realized that such an explanation was not only pale but also powerless.

So he further stated, "Last time, the Pioneer Bank helped you collect second-hand warships, to be honest, I contributed quite a lot."

"Haha," Feng Jun chuckled, "So are you saying you don’t run shipping anymore and switched to arms dealing?"

"That’s not it," Xuan Gao replied seriously, then wavered a bit, "It’s just that others trust my credibility, and I have ample resources around... Others trade weapons for some practical benefits, I can’t just ignore this business, can I?"

This reasoning is plausible, and Feng Jun didn’t find it surprising at all.

Why do they say "Ship, shop, inn, and broker, even if innocent, they deserve to die"? Because it’s so easy for these industries to become corrupt; the shipping industry has developed like the Brilliant Starry Sky, and even if they wanted to conduct business legitimately, illegal trades would still find their way to them, making it impossible to remain clean.

So he stated, "You don’t have to say you’re helpless, it’s pointless... Who isn’t helpless in life? Just tell me directly whether there are connections or not; if not, I’ll turn around and leave."

"Connections, my friend, I definitely have," Xuan Gao no longer evaded, speaking earnestly, "Not much, but I can certainly help you get some. Yet right now, I just want to know... what do you plan to do with so many second-hand warships?"

Feng Jun stared blankly at him for a long while before smiling slightly, "Even the military doesn’t dare to probe me... you are quite bold."

Seeing his smile, even if Xuan Gao felt he had a clear conscience, he couldn’t help but tremble a bit.

This is someone even the Xingzheng Star Military doesn’t dare to provoke, so how could I think... this is a reasonable person?

Thus, he only dared to quietly rebut, "I’m not bold, just as a member of the Human Race, I dare not aid the enemy."

His courage is actually quite significant, but encountering such a figure, who wouldn’t feel intimidated?

"Aid the enemy?" Feng Jun felt like laughing, yet he immediately recalled the last time they met, when the other praised him as having the qualities of a superior.

Facing someone superior, it’s rare for someone to talk like that, especially when the reasoning behind it is something he admires—being a member of the Human Race and daring not aid the enemy, so he smiled, "You don’t need to probe any further; I’m buying second-hand warships for personal use."

"Personal use?" Xuan Gao’s eyes immediately widened, and his voice grew increasingly sharp, "With your... your skills, do you still need these second-hand warships?"

"Know your limits," Feng Jun frowned impatiently, saying, "Even performances have limits."

He had encountered people similar to Xuan Gao on Earth Realm; those dealing in the gray area, being generous and bold, yet if anyone only trusted this person’s generosity and credibility, they would absolutely end up being chewed until not even bones remained—those navigating society without wits generally end up dying in ditches.

So his criticism towards Xuan Gao was one of disdain: Don’t make a fuss, I know you’re acting...

Xuan Gao raised both hands to rub his eyes vigorously, then coughed slightly, awkwardly saying, "It’s not exactly... a performance? I genuinely think, with the power behind you, it doesn’t seem necessary to purchase second-hand warships."

Previously, he did have some elements of acting, but he was genuinely curious internally. Your ability to kill insects is so strong, why need second-hand warships? Could it be like the rumors say, you’re truly from another civilization?

Previously, the Human Race had some understanding of civilization conflicts, but they never truly guarded against it, even including divisions like noble systems seemed indifferent, until they bumped into the Insect Race civilization, realizing the extent to which conflicts between civilizations can escalate.

Indeed, not only Chen Jiu but Xuan Gao was also wary of the other party being from a different civilization, hence the comments about aiding the enemy.

Feng Jun also guessed what he was pondering, and instead calmly explained, "Second-hand warships, naturally because they’re cheap... Let me put it this way; you know it was us who helped Chen Jiu detoxify, right?"

"I’ve heard about this," Xuan Gao nodded, raising a thumb in appreciation, "Your medical skills are... outstanding!"

"But the cost is high," Feng Jun replied without hesitation, "so I even asked Chen Jiu to help me buy some pharmaceutical production lines."

"This... I seem to have heard about that too," Xuan Gao nodded imperceptibly. As someone involved in cargo transport, many goods didn’t escape his attention, "But I didn’t expect the buyer to be you."

"It’s better that you’ve heard," Feng Jun nodded, then seriously asked, "With our medical technology so advanced, why do we still need to buy pharmaceutical production lines? Because many of our treatment methods are costly, widespread use isn’t very economical."

Xuan Gao was startled, then slowly nodded. He was well aware of how severe Chen Jiu’s injuries were; they were almost untreatable even in the Federation Capital Star System, let alone on the medicine-starved Xingzheng Star.

However, he was still curious if this was an isolated incident. "Currently, you’re also buying the limb regeneration production line, right? Is your medical technology capable of limb regeneration?"

"Of course it can," Feng Jun replied without hesitation, "But I’m not interested in proving it to you."

Not interested in proving... Xuan Gao realized this person was exceptionally assertive. Aren’t you planning to buy second-hand battleships?

Of course, he didn’t dare to ask that, "Are you using this analogy to illustrate that the cost of exterminating the Insect Race is relatively high?"

"Absolutely," Feng Jun confirmed, "Exterminating insects is our resolute choice, but weapons of mass destruction are unsuitable against the weak; without relatively low-powered weapons and warships, we can’t execute ambushes or some tactical strategies."

"That’s why I believe there’s no weapon that’s useless in war; even inferior weapons have their own purposes."

Indeed, Xuan Gao agreed with this theory. He wasn’t strictly a ’weaponist’ either. In his rise to become the transportation mogul of the star system, he employed various strategies—coercion, inducement, alliances, divisions—not merely relying on brute force.

Yet he had some questions, "You’re right, but... have you not had a source for warships before?"

Feng Jun coldly looked at him, holding the gaze until the other was unnerved, and sighed helplessly, "You should know, warships are consumables, not a one-time purchase. With such intense battles here, second-hand warships are relatively easier to acquire..."

"Buying warships, I’m not tied to you alone. If you can’t manage it, just say so; let’s not waste time on either side."

Xuan Gao pondered a bit, then sighed, "Honestly speaking, acquiring second-hand warships depends on opportunity, and you and those behind you, with unclear origins, make me somewhat unwilling to assist."

"If you’re unwilling, that’s fine. I won’t force it," Feng Jun shot him a cold glance, "This wasn’t a topic I raised actively; you brought it up first. I came here for nothing this time, so be it..."

Then he turned and walked out, "If there’s a next time, you’d better consider Minister Shen’s fate!"

"Please stay!" Xuan Gao urgently called out.

"Hmm?" Feng Jun stopped and turned back to look at him calmly, with a flash of anger passing through his eyes.

"Please calm down," Xuan Gao smiled bitterly, "I said I’m unwilling, but didn’t say I wouldn’t help. Since I brought up this topic first, it shows I still have a desire to make a deal... Isn’t that reasonable?"

Feng Jun frowned, speaking impatiently, "A deal is a deal. Don’t talk about whether you originally wanted it or not, is that interesting? You don’t want it yet you’re making a deal... Did I coerce you?"

"No, that’s not what I meant. It’s just a negotiation strategy," Xuan Gao shook his head and then spoke candidly, "I mainly want to express my reluctance... I really am reluctant, and ask if it’s possible to trade that ’rain-making weapon’?"

"Rain-making weapon? You’re overthinking," Feng Jun shook his head, coldly stating, "That’s not merely a weapon; it involves new energy utilization. It’s fundamentally a new system, not only impossible to give you, but even if given, you wouldn’t be able to use it."

Xuan Gao didn’t continue to pester, "New energy... so it seems unobtainable?"

"Correct," Feng Jun replied without hesitation, "So let’s talk about what you want to obtain."

Xuan Gao hesitated for only a moment before directly stating, "Energy stones, I need more energy stones. But in the short term, I don’t have any spare cargo ships; some that already loaded goods are stuck in outer space."

"I have energy stones," Feng Jun answered simply, "Of better quality than the ones you asked me to transport."

"What I meant is..." Xuan Gao initially wanted to beat around the bush, but considering Feng Jun’s approach, he decided to speak frankly, "Trading second-hand warships for energy stones is fine, but I also hope you can help transport a batch of goods over."

"Certainly, but this time, you’ll have to leave the cargo ship for me; otherwise, after several trades, I’ll be out of ships."

Feng Jun frowned slightly, but didn’t mind a little extra work. "How many shiploads of goods?"

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