Chapter 104 Star Pirates

The star pirates in the spaceship could clearly see the yellow-clad figure in the starry sky through the monitoring system. The eyes of the figure in yellow were like stars, containing an energy that was unbelievably vast. "A Yellow-Clad Envoy of the Chi Meng Group, designated 1037?"

"How is this possible? We're dealing with a weak, newly advanced civilization. Why would the Chi Meng Group send a Yellow-Clad Envoy?"

"Xu Jingming of this Blue Star civilization is just a Black Night-level Medal recipient of the Chi Meng Group. There are millions of recipients of this lowest-level medal in the entire Cosmic Human Alliance. Why would a Yellow-Clad Envoy be sent to protect him?"

"No."

"This shouldn't be..."

The leaders of the star pirates had detailed information.

They also knew that Xu Jingming and Tiano had some friendship, but the Yellow-Clad Envoys were assets of the entire Chi Meng Group! Mobilizing any Yellow-Clad Envoy required strict procedures. For Tiano to send such a terrifying weapon for a friend from a weak civilization... It was unreasonable!

Although various thoughts were swirling in their minds, all the star pirates were unable to move or speak under the flowing light.

"Among you 89,321 star pirates, 188 are Star Cluster lifeforms wanted for crimes," the voice of the yellow-clad figure echoed inside the spaceship and in Blue Star's security defense system. "According to the 'Star Pirate Law' promulgated by the Cosmic Human Alliance, these 188 will now be executed! The execution process will be synchronized to the virtual world network!"

"No!"

"Don't! I don't want to die!"

"Chi Meng Group!"

The star pirate leaders were terrified, but they couldn't speak. Under the flowing light, their bodies disintegrated and were annihilated one by one.

"The remaining star pirates will be detained, tried, and sentenced by the Chi Meng Group." As soon as the yellow-clad figure finished speaking, the frozen light dissipated. The star pirates' bodies relaxed, and they all collapsed to the ground without resistance, falling into a coma.

Before falling unconscious, many of the star pirates revealed looks of joy upon hearing the sentence.

Many of them had been coerced into joining, some Planetary lifeforms had been controlled from birth and forced to work for the star pirate leaders. They also wanted to enter the normal Cosmic Human world and enjoy a normal life. Even if they were sentenced, they would gladly accept it.

According to the "Star Pirate Law," any human could directly kill wanted star pirates without being punished.

But star pirates who weren't wanted had to be handed over to official organizations that had the authority to try star pirates. For example, any Star Alliance, any intermediate cosmic civilization, had the power to try star pirates. The Chi Meng Group was also granted this power.

On Blue Star.

The Blue Star Alliance's upper echelons clearly saw everything through the planet's security defense system.

The cosmic star pirates who had given Blue Star a headache were dealt with just like that?

"A Yellow-Clad Envoy of the Chi Meng Group? Actually appeared in our Blue Star civilization to protect Xu Jingming?" An elderly white man muttered in disbelief. "The Yellow-Clad Envoys of the Chi Meng Group are rumored to be 'civilization-level' intelligent robots. A single Yellow-Clad Envoy can easily destroy some weak, nascent cosmic civilizations and can easily sweep across a star system. They possess the foundational destructive power of a Ninth-Order Source lifeform."

"A single Yellow-Clad Envoy can destroy a civilization."

"The Chi Meng Group has 3,000 Yellow-Clad Envoys and 22 Silver-Clad Envoys. The Silver-Clad Envoys are said to possess the foundational destructive power of a Tenth-Order Source lifeform. The 22 Silver-Clad Envoys and 3,000 Yellow-Clad Envoys are comparable to the military strength of an intermediate cosmic civilization."

Intermediate cosmic civilizations generally had Tenth-Order Source lifeforms and a group of Ninth-Order Source lifeforms. These numerous Source lifeforms used technological weapons, and their destructive power was naturally terrifying.

In addition to the civilization's massive fleet and some destructive weapons... The Chi Meng Group's 3,000 Yellow-Clad Envoys and 22 Silver-Clad Envoys, combined, represented a destructive power at the level of an intermediate cosmic civilization.

"Now, a Yellow-Clad Envoy has actually come to our Blue Star? Is it number 1037 out of the 3,000?" The Blue Star civilization's upper echelons were somewhat dumbfounded.

They had learned a lot of information in the virtual world network, but that was all too distant from them. Who would have thought that a Yellow-Clad Envoy would actually come to Blue Star?

It looked like a person.

In reality, it was a high-tech destructive weapon.

"I've long heard that the Chi Meng Group is a behemoth-level force in the entire Hunter Cosmic Domain, even penetrating 34 Cosmic Domains of the human race. The 'Envoy System' is just one branch of the Chi Meng Group's defense system, yet it's already so terrifying. The overall strength of the Chi Meng Group is simply unimaginable." Some of Blue Star's upper echelons had worship in their eyes, and their voices trembled slightly.

"Most intermediate cosmic civilizations can't defeat a single Chi Meng Group."

"I never expected that the Chi Meng Group would send a Yellow-Clad Envoy to protect Xu Jingming..." The Blue Star upper echelons' moods were a mix of surprise and complexity.

The surprise was that this connection was too strong! It should be enough to deter all the star pirates who were eager to make trouble. If the Blue Star civilization could truly latch onto this connection, then the future would be infinitely bright. The complexity was that the Yellow-Clad Envoy had said he was here to guard Xu Jingming!

"What ability does this Xu Jingming have that makes Envoy Tiano treat him so well?"

"Making friends is also a talent! It's even higher than Xu Jingming's talent on the evolutionary path!" The people of Blue Star were quite moved. Even some of the people who had hated him before were now somewhat envious of Xu Jingming.

Was his flattery so masterful? Or was his emotional intelligence so high that he could coax Envoy Tiano into being so willing to give?

"I've also been friends with Envoy Tiano for decades. Why hasn't he ever cared about me?" Secretary-General Angus thought to himself. "What exactly did he do to coax Tiano into helping him like this?"

Inside Xu Jingming's home, in the hall.

"Mr. Xu Jingming," the yellow-clad figure stood in the living room, his voice gentle. "I've temporarily placed all the star pirates except for the 188 who were executed in that spaceship. The Chi Meng Group will come to receive them soon."

Xu Jingming nodded. "Thank you for your help."

"I'm just carrying out orders," the yellow-clad figure said with a smile. Xu Jingming also understood.

Ever since Tiano officially started his business and ventured into the universe, his father, Chi Meng, had transferred three Silver-Clad Envoys and 300 Yellow-Clad Envoys to Tiano for his use. Tiano felt that his business had just started and didn't need so many Yellow-Clad Envoys yet. So, he only accepted the three Silver-Clad Envoys and 100 Yellow-Clad Envoys at the time. It wouldn't be too late to transfer the other Yellow-Clad Envoys when his business grew and he needed more power.

This time, Tiano had transferred a Yellow-Clad Envoy from the Wu Hook Star Alliance region, which was nearby, and secretly arrived at Blue Star civilization as quickly as possible. After all, he still had an allocation of 200 Yellow-Clad Envoys, which was his personal allocation and didn't require the Chi Meng Group's senior management's review and confirmation.

"Director Zhou from your Xia country is here," the yellow-clad figure glanced outside and reminded him. "I'll take my leave first. Summon me at any time if you need anything."

"Okay," Xu Jingming said, getting up.

The yellow-clad figure then walked out of the living room and met Director Zhou, who had come to visit, in the courtyard.

"You are—" Director Zhou stared wide-eyed at the yellow-clad figure. The yellow-clad figure nodded slightly and transformed into a ray of light, disappearing from sight.

"Director Zhou," Xu Jingming also came to the courtyard to greet him.

"Was that a Yellow-Clad Envoy?" Director Zhou couldn't help but ask.

"Yes," Xu Jingming nodded.

"A civilization-level intelligent robot, the technology it embodies is simply unimaginable," Director Zhou sighed. This level of intelligent destructive weapon was very rare in the human race and couldn't be bought at all.

Director Zhou then looked solemnly at Xu Jingming. "Ah, you didn't reveal a single word about the Chi Meng Group sending a Yellow-Clad Envoy. Recently, the Skywalkers of Blue Star have been in a state of anxiety."

"This was Tiano's plan. The news had to be kept secret," Xu Jingming said. "We waited for the first batch of enemies to crash into us and kill a batch of enemies to show our determination and shock the outside world. No matter where the first batch of enemies came from, the Yellow-Clad Envoy was already ready."

"Envoy Tiano thought things through thoroughly," Director Zhou praised, then gave a thumbs up. "Your friendship with Envoy Tiano is also extraordinary."

Now, many people on Blue Star felt that Xu Jingming's ability to make friends was too brilliant. "I'm also very grateful to him," Xu Jingming nodded. "By the way, in a few days, people from the Chi Meng Group will arrive at Blue Star civilization."

"They're coming to—" Director Zhou asked, puzzled.

"Firstly, to receive the star pirates in space. Secondly, and most importantly, to build a 'Chi Meng Group's' star region-level branch on our Blue Star civilization," Xu Jingming said. "After all, with a Yellow-Clad Envoy stationed here, it's very suitable to build a branch."

With a Yellow-Clad Envoy stationed here, naturally, such power couldn't be wasted. Building a branch in an instant could also be considered an efficient use of the Yellow-Clad Envoy.

"The Chi Meng Group's star region-level branch?" Director Zhou was excited. "How much space will it need? Our Blue Star is so small. Is there enough space to build it?"

"It doesn't need to be too big. It mainly serves high-end clients," Xu Jingming said. "A hundred square kilometers of land is enough. Maybe we'll need to build a spaceport in outer space to allow spaceships from the outside world to dock. Of course, the people from the Chi Meng Group will discuss the details with you when they arrive."

"Good, good, good," Director Zhou said, his face flushed with excitement. "The Chi Meng Group's branch? On our Blue Star? Blue Star is going to become a trading center now."

"Before," Director Zhou looked at Xu Jingming with a smile. "Everyone was worried that the Blue Star civilization would be isolated and its development would be limited. Now that the Chi Meng Group is building a branch here and a spaceport... Blue Star civilization's development will be much faster in the future. Jingming, you have to know that this is all because of Envoy Tiano."

"Mm," Xu Jingming nodded.

"People have to know how to be grateful," Director Zhou said. "Envoy Tiano is helping you and the Blue Star civilization so wholeheartedly. We must remember that."

"I know," Xu Jingming replied.

"Envoy Tiano doesn't pay much attention to us, but he sees you in a different light," Director Zhou reminded him. "Friendship between people requires frequent interaction. If there's too little interaction, it'll fade. You have to put more effort into this aspect."

Xu Jingming lowered his head slightly. Put more effort into it?

"Blue Star civilization's greatest reliance now is Envoy Tiano. It's not easy for weak civilizations to survive in the universe," Director Zhou said. "As long as you maintain your friendship with Envoy Tiano, you'll be a great contributor to the Blue Star civilization."

"Oh," Xu Jingming's expression was somewhat complicated. He understood somewhat.

In the eyes of Blue Star civilization's upper echelons, he was the link between Blue Star civilization and Tiano.

"You're 100% sure about building a star region-level branch on Blue Star, right?" Director Zhou said. "If there's no problem, I'll report it to the Alliance."

"Confirmed," Xu Jingming nodded.

"Good," Director Zhou had rushed over and said a few words in the courtyard without even entering the house to sit down or drink a cup of tea. He left excitedly. Xu Jingming watched Director Zhou leave before turning around and entering the house.

"Dad."

His daughter, Xu Lixing, had just come out of the virtual chamber and was looking at Xu Jingming excitedly in the living room. "I heard from the other Skywalkers of Blue Star that cosmic star pirates were about to plunder our Blue Star civilization. A Yellow-Clad Envoy from the Chi Meng Group appeared and said that he was here to protect you on orders."

Xu Jingming was slightly taken aback. "You know too?"

"There are only so many Skywalkers in Blue Star, and everyone is spreading the news like crazy! There's even a video of the cosmic star pirates threatening us," Xu Lixing said excitedly. "Many of them were complaining about you in front of me before, but now everyone is saying... you're still the best, Dad!"

"Many people were complaining about me in front of you?" Xu Jingming asked.

Xu Lixing's expression froze before she lowered her head. "Yes, I didn't say anything. Actually, some people even cursed you in front of me, saying that you harmed the entire Blue Star civilization, and saying that if Blue Star civilization were to be destroyed because of this, you would be the biggest sinner. But they've all changed their tune now, and some people have even apologized to me!"

Xu Jingming nodded.

Among the Skywalkers of Blue Star, many cursed him, and some were even friends.

"Dad, you're really amazing. How did you get Envoy Tiano to be willing to send a Yellow-Clad Envoy?" Xu Lixing asked curiously. "I saw the information that there are many procedures to go through for the Chi Meng Group to send a Yellow-Clad Envoy."

"Alright, stop asking. I have things to do," Xu Jingming said, turning to leave.

Xu Lixing pouted, then excitedly went to her virtual chamber to exchange information with the other Skywalkers of Blue Star. She had also been feeling quite stifled these past few days. Now that the situation had turned around, she was even more excited than Xu Jingming!

Deep in the cosmos, a distant and mysterious place.

A silver-gray-haired man with a much wider and fatter figure, he had a wide and fat head, and was sitting at the table with a smile, watching a large amount of information flowing on the light screen, thinking as he watched.

"Vice President Chi Meng." Suddenly a voice rang out around him.

"Speak," Chi Meng continued to look at the flowing information.

"Xu Jingming encountered some trouble, but my second avatar didn't take action," the voice said. "Because your son, Tiano, sent a Yellow-Clad Envoy to protect Xu Jingming."

"My son?" Chi Meng was surprised.

"Your son became friends with Xu Jingming during his time on Blue Star. Therefore, he sent a Yellow-Clad Envoy this time," the voice continued.

Chi Meng smiled. "That kid is still so willful."

"Tiano is a true character," the voice continued.

"Just let me worry less," Chi Meng said, obviously in a good mood. "Continue to protect Xu Jingming in secret, be sure to ensure his safety."

"Yes," the voice responded, then retreated.

Chi Meng continued to look at the information on the light screen, immersed in his research.