Chapter 118 The Fun of Having Money is Beyond Imagination

Money might not be the strongest ability, but it is certainly the most useful. The joy of having money is unimaginable.

Having bought many Qi Strength Enhancement methods, Han Xiao slowly invested experience to train, allowing his Qi Strength to grow slowly.

Time is wealth. Supers have long lifespans, and their long lives give them ample time to learn more knowledge and skills. Every Super possesses a large number of Qi Strength Enhancement methods. Han Xiao's move is also a basic operation for Supers. He needs less time than other Supers to improve his Qi Strength, but it is still a slow process.

The next day, Han Xiao brought Aurora to the internal spaceport of the Legion to see Hela off on her upcoming journey.

A black, reflective, Harrier-shaped spaceship was docked at the pier. This was a high-end model spaceship, a gift from Han Xiao to Hela as her personal vehicle. Below the extended gangway from the cabin door stood Hela, who had already changed out of her Guard Officer uniform.

Hela still had that cold and beautiful face. Her long, red, curly hair, which was usually loose, was tied at the end with a hair tie and hung down her back to her waist. Her bangs and sideburns were styled, giving her a refreshed look.

She wore a lightweight, flexible, soft alloy battle suit in dark red and pitch black, with a style similar to a windbreaker. Tight-fitting black protective pants clung to her shapely and slender legs, looking a bit like leather pants—all of which were equipment crafted for her by Han Xiao. A small backpack was slung across her shoulder, giving her the appearance of a traveler. The backpack contained some potions, mainly the powerful tonics made by Aurora.

"Sis, when will you be back?"

Aurora looked reluctant. In recent years, the two sisters had always been together, and now, facing separation, she felt unaccustomed.

"When I reach Super A Grade," Hela said, a faint arc appearing at the corner of her lips as she glanced at Han Xiao beside her.

Aurora let out a disappointed "Ah," the trailing sound lingering.

"How long will that take?"

"You are my motivation. To come back and see you sooner, I will do my best," Hela said, stroking Aurora's head.

Aurora helplessly scratched her hair and sighed, "Sigh, it's been so many years, and you still treat me like a child."

In my heart, you will always be a child who needs protection… Hela gently pinched Aurora's delicate and flawless cheek, a touch of affection showing in her eyes.

Han Xiao coughed lightly and interjected, "I've equipped the spaceship with nano-repair robots. There are some good mechanical equipment in the equipment box, and I've also put two mechanical bodies and some mechanical soldiers in the warehouse. If you need them, let me know, and I'll activate them."

"Mm," Hela responded. Unlike her isolated self in the previous life, although she still liked to be alone, she did not reject the help of others.

"Although Ames is traveling with you, since this is a training experience, she won't deliberately protect you. Besides, she is a Super A Grade. Some dangers are nothing to her, but they could be fatal to you. Be careful."

Han Xiao exhorted.

Disaster Grades could already roam freely in the universe, going wherever they pleased, but if one wanted to train, they had to deliberately go to dangerous places. There were still many such places in the universe, with dangers everywhere. For example, experimental planets where some civilizations conducted biochemical experiments, filled with viruses, giant beasts, mutated organisms, and other dangers. Or hunting powerful cosmic creatures. And even if one could not find dangerous places, actively challenging other experts was also a way to train.

Hela nodded slightly, indicating that she understood, but she didn't think so in her heart.

Only the edge of life and death could best stimulate potential. Staying in the Legion without life-and-death struggles made progress slower and slower. Breaking through the threshold of Super A Grade was a distant dream. Ames might just be acting on a whim, but she genuinely wanted to go on a training adventure and had this idea for a long time.

Han Xiao was one of the few people she trusted. She entrusted Aurora to Han Xiao so that she could rest assured.

Taking one last look at the two of them, Hela turned decisively and walked onto the spaceship without any hesitation. The closing cabin door blocked her back.

The next moment, the spaceship trembled, and the thrusters ejected orange-red flames, which quickly turned blue.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh—

The spaceship's speed soared, rushing out of the port along the track, and in the blink of an eye, it turned into a warp stream and disappeared from sight.

"Sigh, I don't know how many years it will take for Sister to come back from her training. Super A Grade... it's not that easy to reach, is it?"

Aurora's mood was low as she tugged at Han Xiao's clothes.

"Uh, actually, I think it's quite easy," Han Xiao said, his mouth twitching.

"...It's my fault. I shouldn't have asked you."

Aurora rolled her eyes, stood on tiptoe, patted Han Xiao's shoulder, and sighed in an old-fashioned manner, "Teacher and Sister have both left. Uncle, now I only have you."

"The work in the Shattered Star Ring and the Glimmering World doesn't require me to be there in person. For some reason, I'll be going out for a while, staying in the territory of the empire for a long time. You come with me, it's safer."

Aurora hesitated, "Are you saying that the Legion here will encounter danger?"

"Not necessarily, but some turbulence is inevitable."

"Got it. Anyway, wherever you go, I'll follow... By the way, can I get a job as a Guard Officer?"

"You're too weak, better not."

"Hmph, stingy!"

Han Xiao shook his head and turned to look at the starry river.

I wonder how long it will take for Hela to come back...

When she comes back, I'll have another reliable ally.

...

A few days later.

Constellation Corridor, Red Empire Mother Planet, the office of the Head of State.

Many remote projections of the Empire's high-ranking officials were gathered together, standing neatly in the room. Tarrokov, the Commander-in-Chief of the Exploration Army, was also among them. A document with the Empire's logo was spread open on the desk in front of Ulan Riel, the content written in the Empire's script, densely packed.

Ulan Riel quickly read the document, soon turning to the last page. He paused, picked up his imperial signature pen, and wrote his name at the end of the document.

The desk shimmered slightly, revealing a human head composed of digital modules, which emitted a deep, male electronic voice:

"Empire Head of State authority confirmed. 'Glimmering World Construction Regulations' decree signed, effective immediately."

Every advanced civilization relies on the powerful computing power of virtual intelligence. The three great universe-level civilizations all have their own core main intelligence. After generations of virtual mechanics and scientists have improved them, the Red Empire's core main intelligence, whose database records the backup memories of each Imperial Head of State and Imperial elites, combined with the virtual intelligence itself, is fused into a pan-civilization elite consciousness, named—[Heroic Souls].

Ulan Riel put down the pen and handed the document to the secretary beside him. He slowly said, "Three days later, announce to the entire universe that the first phase of development of the Glimmering World has been successfully completed... May the Empire last forever."

"May the Empire last forever!" the many Empire high-ranking officials responded in unison, their voices resounding.

This was a slogan passed down from the Exploration Era, its meaning roughly the same as "God save xx."

"Notify the allied forces participating in the development that it is time to divide the territory and officially begin construction of the three star clusters developed in the first phase."

Ulan Riel said in a deep voice, "Before construction is completed, the second phase of development will not be opened."

...

Han Xiao, who was in the Logistics Department of the Legion, supervising Nero's studies, received a communication request from Tarrokov, and his heart stirred with anticipation.

Opening the communicator, Tarrokov's old face appeared.

"Black Star, Head of State Ulan Riel has signed the decree and will soon announce to the entire universe that the first phase of development of the Glimmering World has been completed. He specifically asked me to inform you that the Empire's high-level decision on the distribution of territory to allies has been finalized."

Finally, it's here. I've been waiting for this moment for a long time... Han Xiao's spirits lifted.

"I'm listening, continue."

"The scope of the territory is allocated according to the exploration merit. Most of the allied forces who joined later can only get a few star zones, at most one star system. But the Warfare Domain, the Klent Empire, and you were the earliest allies to participate, so the Empire is giving you more territory."

The three star clusters explored in the first phase were the gateways to the Glimmering World and would basically fall under the control of the Empire and its allies.

A star cluster has dozens of star systems. A star system may not seem like much, but it is actually very large. After all, the territory of a star system-level civilization is only one star system, and some do not even reach an entire star system.

Han Xiao nodded secretly and asked, "How much are you giving us specifically?"

"The Warfare Domain can be allocated about two star systems, and because of the secret war deal, the Klent can get four star systems. Their territories are all in the Renault Star Cluster."

"What about me?" Han Xiao asked curiously.

"The Black Star Army has the best exploration results, and you yourself have made great contributions. Head of State Ulan Riel is very generous to you. The Empire has decided to give you..." Tarrokov smiled, "A full seven star systems!"

Han Xiao's eyes lit up.

Seven star systems? Equivalent to about ten to twenty percent of the territory of the Gorol Star Cluster!

And this is just the territory gained in the first phase!

This starting point alone is several times higher than any star system-level civilization.

"Moreover..." Tarrokov smiled, "Head of State Ulan Riel has not forgotten his promise to you. The territory allocated to others is basically already assigned, but the Black Star Army's seven star systems, you can choose yourself."

"My hard work wasn't in vain..." Han Xiao was in a good mood.

To this day, the Black Star Army does not have a real base. The headquarters and many branches are actually located in other people's territories. There are not many open spaces left in the explored universe, and even many barren universe belts have owners. Now, he has finally obtained his own autonomous territory.

The territory of an entire star cluster has to be divided among many allies, a part has to be reserved for the Empire's direct control, and another part has to be left as public territory for other forces to compete for. After layers of division, being able to get nearly one-fifth of the star cluster's territory is already extremely considerable.

In Han Xiao's estimation, the Legion might be allocated three or four star systems, which would already be a huge profit.

However, the Empire valued his contributions so much that it directly gave him seven star systems with a wave of its hand, totaling nearly a hundred star zones, and he could choose the locations at will!

The Empire old iron is still pretty generous.

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