Chapter 2342: The Day of Reunion! The Time to Draw the Sword
The situation at the Beimian Xingkong Kuangchang has basically stabilized, and everything is gradually getting on track! With Boss Pang's Haitang Mining and the Feiyu Insect Swarm here, there's nothing for Jiangnan to worry about! It's really time to go home and see. Since Jiangnan entered the Ming He Death Prison, he hasn't returned to the Taoyuan Star Sector. He doesn't know how it's developed over there! Moreover, Jiangnan still hasn't figured out what he actually lost. He plans to go back and ask Sister Li Bing to thoroughly examine his body.
After instructing Boss Pang about the regular resource deliveries to the Netherworld Race, Jiangnan led his people on the journey home. They directly took the Dimensional Gap, and even Chong Feiyu brought part of the insect swarm to facilitate creating a brand new Feiyu Insect Swarm in the Milky Way Star Domain later.
Seeing that Jiangnan and his group had finally moved out, Pang Badi let out a long sigh of relief. "The calamity is finally gone; no more getting struck!" Looking at the brilliant starry sky before him, Pang Badi stretched vigorously, his eyes flickering with intense light. ٩($•̀ω•́$)۶ "Let's get started! I want the name Haitang Mining to resound throughout the starry sky!"
Jiangnan and his group were on the way home, while on the other side, on the Bi'an Main Star of the Minghe Star Domain! Youming was pacing anxiously back and forth in the sacred hall, his eyes filled with worry... Although he was in the Minghe Star Domain and couldn't go out, for an existence of his level, he knew everything about the news in the starry sky clearly. Jiangnan's strength far exceeded his imagination. That Black Hole Devouring Star was truly insane, even officially recognized as the Fifth Calamity by the Sacred Law Council. The Dimensional Reduction Strike was even more terrifying for the Netherworld Race. If Jiangnan ever dropped a Two-Dimensional Plane into the Minghe Star Domain, it would absolutely be a disaster! He actually forced the Sacred Law Council to back down, and also allowed Chong Feiyu to successfully recover to Star Devourer rank. Furthermore, he snatched those 241 mining areas from the Insect Race. Although the process had some twists and turns, after this wave, Jiangnan definitely made a fortune. Everything Jiangnan said he would do back then, he accomplished without missing a single thing. But this also made Youming even more worried.
The resource output of 241 mining areas is definitely a considerable amount. Now Jiangnan is outside, with the sky high and the sea wide. Would he really still choose to give half the resources to the Netherworld Race? After all, it's no longer necessary for Jiangnan. The Netherworld Race's situation is extremely awkward now. The reason for all these troubles is because the Netherworld Race 'accidentally' let Jiangnan escape prison. They can be said to be the chief culprit. Just now, Youming had a conversation with the Sacred Law Council, and the sanctions have been imposed. The severity is extreme; resource supply is less than one-tenth of the original. Not to mention that development has stagnated; everyone has to tighten their belts to get by. Of course, the Sacred Law Council didn't intend to kill them with one blow. This level of sanctions is precisely the limit that the Netherworld Race can endure without resistance. Although Youming has made up his mind to take a gamble, if Jiangnan doesn't keep the agreement, he has no other option. That would really screw over the Netherworld Race! How could Youming not be worried? He didn't even know how many laps he had paced in the sacred hall.
Just then, there was a commotion at the door. Bing Chacha hurried back in a mess, not even having had time to clean up. He was also carrying a large sack on his back. Youming's heart instantly leaped to his throat... (๑•̌﹏≠)ˀ̣ˀ̣ "How is it? How did the mission go?"
Bing Chacha immediately stood at attention and saluted: ∠(｀₃´#) "Reporting to Lord Youming, mission failed. The hostage wasn't rescued, and I was beaten by Jiangnan!"
Youming grinned and said: "Good, good! As expected of my useless subordinate! You didn't let down my trust. Well done!" The guard nearby twitched his mouth upon hearing this. What kind of wrong dialogue is this, hey! One who failed a task is so proud, and Lord Youming is so happy to see his subordinate so useless?
Youming swallowed his saliva and said: "So... you saw Jiangnan? He..."
Bing Chacha smiled and said: "This is what Jiangnan asked me to bring to you. He said you'll understand when you see it." Youming's heart was anxious. He quickly took the sack and opened it. Inside were packed full of Dali 2.0 and Chicken Soup for the Soul! There was also a small note attached inside!
"Dear Brother Youming,
I won't come over. I don't know how many people are watching my movements. If I go over, it will easily arouse suspicion. The plan is going quite smoothly. I've gotten everything I needed. In three days, the first batch of resources will be delivered outside the Minghe Star Domain via Dimensional Star Navigation. Send someone to hand over and receive them. Remember to be quick and maintain confidentiality! Every month at the end of the month, half of the resources mined from those 241 mining areas will be sent to the Netherworld Race, along with total output data and the resource list allocated to the Netherworld Race. We agreed to split half and half; I won't shortchange you. It might not be much at the beginning, but as the mining bugs multiply and mining efficiency improves, it will gradually get on track. You can also request more of a certain type of resource, and it's okay to swap them. Just tell the handover personnel."
Youming stared wide-eyed at the note, his hands trembling slightly. He quickly turned to the second page to continue reading.
"The Sequence War is about to begin. The Netherworld Race definitely won't make it this time, and there's no chance. Don't rush about joining the Star Domain Sequence; there's no point in rushing. The timing isn't right. At least humans need to have a certain say in the starry sky first. But I can guarantee that although the Netherworld Race won't make it this time, this is also an opportunity. The existence of the Netherworld Race is the key to forming the Carbon-Based Alliance! There will be changes! Don't be in a hurry to pick sides. Put on a good act. Take this time to sharpen your sword well! The day to draw the sword is not far off! Jiu Lan will stay with me for now. The method to purify Stygian Energy can wait; it's not urgent. Bing Chacha did a great job this time. Remember to reward this kid! (◦ಡωಡ) Also~ You weren't suspecting that I would go back on my word and not keep the agreement, staying up all night worried at home, unable to sleep, were you? No way, no way?"
Youming suddenly shuddered and immediately looked around suspiciously left and right. "Jiangnan installed a camera in my house, damn it? He even guessed what I was worried about?" [Resentment value from Youming +666!] (͡°͜ʖ͡°)✧ "Take good care of my colorful big crucian croaker! It will be useful later! The next time you and I meet, that will be the time for the Netherworld Race to step out of the cage and draw the sword in the starry sky!"
The note ended. It was several pages long, and thoughtfully included the coordinates for delivery and the contact information of Boss Pang, the contact person. At the end of the note, there was even the cultivation method for the Tianxiu-level Netherworld Eight Styles, as a bonus.
Youming stared blankly at the note, then threw his head back and laughed heartily. "Good! Good lad! What a good lad!" After speaking, he directly crushed the note to dust. It could be said that Jiangnan had done everything he could do perfectly, leaving no loopholes. None of the things Youming worried about happened. Jiangnan really gave half the resources to the Netherworld Race. He did not shortchange the Netherworld Race in the slightest. Youming increasingly felt that the decision he made back then was the right one. And Jiangnan did not let down his expectations. An Era Lord who can lead his own race to break through difficulties and ascend to the starry sky stage—his boldness makes Youming admire him. Instead, it was he who had measured the mind of a gentleman with his own petty mind. A small note made Youming's heart surge with excitement, and the dim world brightened as well.
Even Bing Chacha started to look pleasing to the eye: (￢⇀≠) "Chacha, you messed up the job this time. You must be pretty upset, right? And you got so seriously injured? Go to the clan treasury to collect some medical expenses, then take a few days of work-related injury leave to relax your mood. How about that?" Bing Chacha's eyes lit up and he nodded heavily. ∠(°ꇴ°#) "Yes! Lord Youming! I'll go enjoy myself right away!" Paid leave and also get medical expenses? Isn't this too great? So he rushed out excitedly to enjoy himself.
Youming smiled, and the big stone in his heart also fell to the ground. It seemed that sending Jiu Lan to Jiangnan as a hostage was a very correct choice. He hoped that little girl would do her best and not waste such a good opportunity. "Sharpen the sword? The fierce tiger is about to leave the cage, a single roar shakes a thousand stars. Wait! All of you wait for me!"
On Jiangnan's side, he had already arrived at Taoyuan Star through the Dimensional Wind Channel. And he had received Youming's resentment value. Jiangnan couldn't help but curl his lips into a smile. Youming must have seen the note he wrote. "Don't rush! Wait a bit longer! There will be a time for the Netherworld Race to draw the sword!" The arrangement on the Netherworld Race side involved a very important part of Jiangnan's plan. And even if the Netherworld Race wasn't of much use, if Youming hadn't allowed him to escape, Jiangnan wouldn't have been able to break out of prison. Just this matter alone was enough for Jiangnan to repay with overflowing gratitude.
Having received the news that Jiangnan was returning to the Taoyuan Star Sector, Yang Jian even brought Ye Ying and the others to welcome him at the door. They prepared to give a warm welcome. Just as Jiangnan and his group stepped out of the Dimensional Star Ring, they saw Yang Jian standing at the door with a smile. (•́◡•̀〃) "You're back! Welcome home!" Looking at these familiar faces before him, Jiangnan was indescribably happy. (ﾟꇴﾟ)ﾂ "Yo, Jian..."
Olivia: !!! (งᵒ̌﹏ᵒ̌)ง "South God! Run! Taoyuan Star is exploding!" Jiangnan: ??? Damn it! This divine punishment really knows how to pick a time! Warp Drive! With a whoosh, Jiangnan disappeared from everyone's sight, rushing into the starry sky at a speed barely visible to the naked eye, away from Taoyuan Star! Crack! A thunderous heavenly sword tens of thousands of kilometers in diameter ruthlessly slashed down at Jiangnan! "Dimensional Reduction Strike!" The next moment, a giant Two-Dimensional Fragment expanded at a ferocious speed, turning the descending thunderous heavenly punishment into a starry sky painting! This brilliant lightning was exceptionally conspicuous even in the Thousand Stars City. Even everyone standing on Taoyuan Star could see the wildly slashing thunder.
Yang Jian: (꒪ͦ▿꒪ͦ|||)... Ye Ying: (꒪ͦ口꒪ͦ|||)... What the hell is this? Just came back and haven't even spoken yet, and he gets struck by lightning? And so strong? If Jiangnan hadn't rushed out of Taoyuan Star in time, Taoyuan Star would be gone by now, right? In the Thousand Stars City, countless people noticed this brilliant lightning. ୧(´థ口థ)୨ "Damn! Damn! Jiang Devil is back in Thousand Stars City!" ୧(இ益இ|||)୨ "I feel like I see a big red 'danger' character on all the planets!"
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