# Chapter 2220: The Heavy Responsibility of Maintaining Starry Sky Peace
Even though the dimensional wind tunnel had been widened quite a bit, it still felt extremely crowded!
Shengyi said: "Of course it's popular? Before Dimensional Star Navigation went online at the Beimian Xingkong Kuangchang, only Bobo Star Navigation and Guisu Star Navigation could be used!"
"The toll fees are way too high compared to the outside world—insanely expensive! And in some places, regional blockades mean you simply can't pass through. When leaving Wuxian Pass, they even take a cut of your cargo!"
"Now that Dimensional Star Navigation is online, it's shockingly cheap, and there are absolutely no blocked areas. You can reach anywhere in the mining field. Of course everyone prefers Dimensional Star Navigation!"
"No cargo deductions, and it saves money. The only cost is a bit more time on the road. The two star navigation companies over at Wuxian Pass are practically going out of business—hardly anyone uses them anymore!"
Although all goods leaving the Beimian Xingkong Kuangchang had to be reported by the Star Mine Bureau, Dimensional Star Navigation didn't deduct anything from cargo. Whatever the price was, that's what you paid!
As soon as Dimensional Star Navigation launched, the mining field was the first to roll it out, and everyone rushed to set it up!
After all, they'd long been fed up with the exploitation by Guisu Star Navigation and Bobo Star Navigation. With Dimensional Star Navigation, the savings were real hard cash!
Jiangnan grinned mischievously:
(｡º﹃º) "Heh heh heh~ Wonderful! Absolutely wonderful!"
As he laughed, he couldn't help drooling a little. Opening star routes really was a money-making business, damn it!
Shengyi only realized after speaking that the mastermind behind Dimensional Star Navigation was likely human, wasn't it?
To be able to cause the Thousand Stars Catastrophe and then lay Dimensional Star Navigation across the entire starry sky—one had to admit, that was some terrifying skill!
Jiangnan's eyes swept over the densely packed dimensional wind tunnels, a thoughtful gleam in them: "I wonder if Chong Bichi has set up Dimensional Star Rings inside her own mining area."
"If she has, then things get a lot simpler!"
Even if she hadn't set them up, he could still use the dimensional gap to go straight to Chong Bichi's insect nest!
All the defenses would be rendered useless!
But Chong Feiyu shuddered violently:
(Oᵒ̴̶̷﹏ᵒ̴̶̷) "Don't go looking for death, alright? The Mother Insect Emperor, as the most core existence of the insect swarm, isn't so easy to approach!"
"You'd have to face the siege of countless insect swarms. No matter how many people you bring, it wouldn't be enough. You'd all die! The individual strength of the insect swarm isn't weak either! Although the Bully Gang has plenty of manpower, compared to a sea of insect swarms, they're just a drop in the ocean!"
"Don't forget! Chong Bichi controls not only her own swarm but also my Feiyu Insect Swarm—even more terrifying! Just getting close to her is a pipe dream!"
Let alone retrieving the Xianling Yongke. Such an important item, Chong Bichi would definitely keep it safe, maybe even carry it on her person!
Saying they'd take it back from Chong Bichi—the difficulty of this mission was definitely hell-level!
Even knowing Jiangnan's abilities and resources, Chong Feiyu still felt it was hopeless!
Jiangnan smiled: (๑¯ิ̫¯ิ) "Don't panic! Against an existence like that, you can't just go head-on. What's a brain for? You have to outsmart them!"
"Every living thing has its weakness. Know yourself and know your enemy, and you'll never die in a hundred battles!"
As they talked, the group had already arrived at the Northern Crown Star Capital!
They emerged from the huge Dimensional Star Ring on the south side of the star capital!
The layout was similar to that of Thousand Stars City. The outer ring of the star capital had a massive star ring, mechanical wormholes, star gates, and so on!
Wherever there were two star navigation companies, there was Dimensional Star Navigation!
As soon as they came out of the star ring, the ring automatically detected the route taken by their source core wristbands, calculated the distance, and deducted the fee automatically!
They didn't even need a toll collector. From Wuhai Star to Northern Crown Star Capital, each person paid just over a hundred star source points—unbelievably affordable!
Jiangnan, however, was pulling a long face, not in a very good mood. Even riding his own Dimensional Star Navigation, he still had to pay money?
But soon, his attention was captured by the Northern Crown Star Capital!
The Northern Crown Star Capital sat within a blue-purple nebula that bloomed like a flower, breathtakingly beautiful!
Every planet was like a dewdrop on a petal, dazzling and colorful!
There were nearly ten thousand planets in total, with countless cargo ships, sightseeing starcraft, and mining vessels shuttling back and forth, bustling with activity!
Jiangnan looked mesmerized: (∗❛ั◡❛ั) "Such a beautiful place—I'd hate to destroy it. I hope the people here at Northern Crown treat me well~"
Shengyi: (•́﹏•̀٥)
Northern Crown Star Capital! In danger!
Jiangnan didn't linger in the starry sky for long. He immediately led his people to transfer to Bobo Star Navigation, using star gates to jump over to the Northern Crown Star!
The Northern Crown Star was considered the center of the star capital, a dual-star system—a planet with no night!
On the streets of Celestial Wolf City, Jiangnan and his group strolled leisurely under the blazing sun!
Shops on both sides of the street were hawking their wares, displaying ore samples!
Billboards showed the ores each shop was selling and the ones they wanted to buy, with prices listed per cubic meter!
Many of these shops were opened by poor mine owners or average mine owners!
After all, the ore mined from one's own area might not be what one needed, or might be useless!
So they came to Northern Crown Star Capital to trade—ore for ore, each taking what they needed. This was very common in the Northern Crown Star Capital!
Jiangnan also saw shops selling mining machines, second-hand mining machines, exploration instruments, and the like!
Clearly, the Northern Crown Star Capital had developed a whole chain of industries around mining. This was just the tip of the iceberg!
The streets were crowded with people. Jiangnan's group didn't stand out much as they walked!
However, at that moment, a Blackwood Clan member as skinny as a bamboo pole set his sights on Jiangnan!
After all, that source armor of his was quite eye-catching—clearly someone with money!
The Blackwood Clan member quickly approached:
٩(›´੭`‹) "Oh~ I didn't recognize you from afar! Isn't this Lord Blake? Where have you been making a fortune? Long time no see—how did you get so dark?"
"Been sunbathing on a star?"
Jiangnan frowned: (◕･ˇ_ˇ･) "You are?"
The Blackwood Clan member said enthusiastically: "Me? Grant! We've done business before, old pal. You sure forget things when you're dark!"
"I've got a batch of Black Soul Crystals here, quite a lot. Want some? I'll give you a good price! This stuff is really useful for your Black Soul Clan—can defend against spiritual attacks to a certain degree!"
Jiangnan waved his hand dismissively:
(︶～︶◕)ﾉ "Next time. I'm busy today. Not interested."
He was about to leave, but Grant grabbed him!
(*›´੭`‹)۶ "Hey hey, don't go, old pal! If you don't want the Black Soul Crystals, I also have a batch of high-quality Orc slave breeds. Interested? The Orc girls are really pretty—come take a look?"
Taluo's forehead bulged with two veins. Jiangnan glanced at him coldly!
Taluo gritted his teeth but slowly loosened his fist!
Jiangnan said flatly: "Did you not hear what I just said? Let go!"
Grant squinted: "Lord Blake, I called you over out of respect. Refusing me once and twice? Isn't that a bit disrespectful?"
"Don't refuse a toast only to drink a forfeit. You can disrespect me, but you can't disrespect Lord Drew behind me. I think you—"
Jiangnan squinted, flashing a nuclear-friendly smile, about to make a move!
(ꐦ°᷄ᴗ°᷅)
Shengyi: !!!
No good! The Northern Crown Star Capital was about to disappear!
She instantly stepped forward, raised her hand, and slapped Grant right across the face!
With a sharp crack, Grant was stunned!
(ﾉ)´益`‹) "You dare hit me? You—"
Shengyi glared: (งᵒ̌皿ᵒ̌)ง "Are those two ears on your head just for decoration? Do you want to die? Didn't you hear Lord Blake say he wasn't interested?"
"Who do you think you're messing with? Some street tout with no sense? Get lost! Now!"
Grant got furious and was about to strike Shengyi directly, but at that moment, Shengyi's eyes suddenly turned a demonic purple, staring straight into Grant's eyes!
Soul Puppet!
Grant's expression froze for a moment, then he turned around, laughing maniacally as he ran off, stripping off his clothes!
He stripped himself completely naked, swinging his pants in the street as he laughed!
٩(›´ꇴ`‹)۶ "AHAHAHA! Little girls! Look at me! Everyone look at me!"
The young girls on the street screamed and covered their faces, shouting pervert!
It caused quite a commotion, and then the Celestial Wolf Security Forces arrested him on the spot for public nudity and hauled him away!
Shengyi finally breathed a sigh of relief!
Then she looked nervously at Jiangnan, gently patting his back:
(.ớ₃ờ)ھ "Don't be mad! We're not mad, okay? He's already paid the price! Just a street tout! We don't stoop to his level!"
"The people here at Northern Crown Star Capital might be a bit blunt sometimes, but there are good people too. It's not worth going all out over something like this. Be good, okay? I'll take you somewhere else to hang out~"
"Are you still mad? Want to eat something sweet? They say sweets make people happy!"
Jiangnan: (≖～≖)
I feel like she's pacifying a child?
Did she really think I was about to destroy the Northern Crown Star Capital just because some street tout bothered me?
What the hell, am I that bored?
Though Shengyi was pretty skilled—her ability was really convenient!
(๑◔◡◔ิ๑) "Then... I want a planet candy. Your treat~"
Shengyi breathed a sigh of relief: (*︶₃︶) Phew~
"I'll buy! I'll buy~"
Three minutes later, Jiangnan and his group each had a giant planet-shaped lollipop in hand, licking away as they strolled!
Taluo the day was eating his lollipop, and standing next to him, Taxingluo was drooling!
(⚆﹃⚆(｡･ˇ〰ˇ･)˘﹃˘) "What... what does it taste like? Looks delicious..."
Yakeli: (￢_￢) "It is pretty good!"
Then he bit the whole thing into pieces and swallowed it. You didn't think I'd let you have a lick too, did you?
Sure, it's the same body, but you licking it and then me licking it—that just feels dirty!
Shengyi watched this harmonious scene, her expression melting, and she even had tears welling up in her eyes!
(✽ᵒ̴̶̷̥́ωᵒ̴̶̷̣̥̀)و
Just now! I, Shengyi, relying on my own intelligence and wit, single-handedly saved the Northern Crown Star Capital from destruction!
I'm so amazing!
She was so moved she almost cried. Then she warily scanned the area around Jiangnan, her expression tense!
She only hoped that no one else would be foolish enough to upset Jiangnan!
Otherwise, the Northern Crown Star Capital would be destroyed!
You people have no idea—beneath the peaceful surface, billions of people are only one step away from death!
Meanwhile, Jiangnan was attracted by the noisy crowd ahead, a look of surprise on his face!
Because he sensed intense spatial fluctuations—and very unusual ones at that!