An individual from the Ancient Research Institute said, "I believe the technology possessed by Boss Luo and her group is far more advanced than ours. If she wished to attack us, she wouldn't need the Molten Battleships. She would undoubtedly have more formidable weapons. I suspect her intentions are similar to ours; she intends to collect the Molten Battleships for preservation, just as our Ancient Research Institute desires to collect and exhibit ancient artifacts."
"Mmm... Old Wu, you speak the truth. I feel the same. Those of us at the Ancient Research Institute are fond of collecting valuable items. Furthermore, she mentioned she was traveling. It's likely she's collected a few significant items from various universes."
"Exactly! Collecting something from each place she visits is very meaningful. And have you noticed? Her clothing is made of ordinary material, a far cry from our Cāngqióng Galaxy's attire. I've seen the videos they've sent back. The material of her clothes is very similar to that of her clothing store. What does this signify?"
"Oh? What does it signify? Tell us quickly."
"It signifies that her previous travel destination was in ancient times. She can travel to ancient times and also come here. I guess she can move freely between different worlds. If she truly harbored any ill intentions towards us, she would have acted long ago. She wouldn't need to broadcast, open a store, or help us. Perhaps, to her, our Cāngqióng Galaxy is beneath her notice. Do you think a powerful being would deliberately bully the most downtrodden? For my part, I wouldn't. Not only would it be embarrassing, but I would also deem it beneath me to bully them."
"What you're saying makes me feel quite uncomfortable. Our Cāngqióng Galaxy is quite strong, you know! But her hometown is definitely more powerful than ours. I believe that."
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Luo Yunshi ate the cake before her and drank her milk tea, her smile unchanged. She was completely unaware that the cosmic magnates considered her a true powerhouse. Mid-meal, she even asked the robot butler to fetch some dishes from the fast-food restaurant to adorn the table. The few magnates present, faced with a table laden with various delicious dishes brimming with spiritual energy, sighed inwardly and ate without relish.
Alas! What else was there to discuss? In the end, they would inevitably agree. This Boss Luo, despite her young age, was certainly not someone to be trifled with.
Hearing Luo Yunshi express a desire for two Molten Battleships, Winnie was slightly taken aback. Although he wondered what she intended to do with them, he knew that Luo Yunshi harbored no ill will towards the Cāngqióng Galaxy. Luo Yunshi felt quite favorably towards Winnie and intended to have a chat with him, and also to let others know her 'true' intentions.
"I truly have no ill intentions towards the entire Cāngqióng Galaxy. I might leave at any time if I get bored. My fans..." She paused and continued, "Well, and you, Winnie. You've all sent me many gifts. I don't want anything to happen to the Cāngqióng Galaxy. I am quite interested in the Molten Battleships. While their power is not insignificant, I wouldn't use them to harm the people of the Cāngqióng Galaxy. I have no past grievances with the Cāngqióng Galaxy; on the contrary, I feel quite favorably towards your people."
Luo Yunshi's expression was sincere, as if she were speaking the absolute truth. The other magnates, while eating, overheard Luo Yunshi's words to Winnie. As expected! The Molten Battleship was the latest weapon developed by the Central Research Institute, yet to this Boss Luo, it was merely "not insignificant" in power, not "immensely powerful." Their weapons were undoubtedly superior to ours. If she truly had designs on the Cāngqióng Galaxy, she would have attacked with more formidable weaponry long ago. Regardless of whether this Boss Luo was telling the truth or not, agreeing to her request was the only way. Furthermore, it was crucial to foster a good relationship with her, which would undoubtedly bring immense benefits to the entire Cāngqióng Galaxy.
Winnie listened to her words, took a sip of watermelon juice, and nodded with a smile. "Mmm, I believe you. I know you're not that kind of person. And the medical pods on the third floor are truly amazing. My body has completely recovered. If you had any malicious intent, you wouldn't have offered the medical pods. And these dishes, this juice... no one would be so foolish as to help their enemy." He finished by shaking his cup and gesturing around the table at the dishes.
The other magnates also nodded in agreement and began to converse with Luo Yunshi proactively. Naturally! Why wouldn't they try to build rapport? This Boss Luo was clearly a genuine powerhouse! Fostering a good relationship would surely bring advantages. The atmosphere between Luo Yunshi and the others became harmonious and cordial.
Meanwhile, the Central Alliance had also made its decision, intending to agree to Luo Yunshi's request. The two parties re-established video communication and finalized their cooperation plan. Although Luo Yunshi had anticipated this outcome, she was still immensely pleased. Collaborating with the interstellar community was entirely beneficial for her, and she was genuinely interested in creatures like king crabs, lobsters, and mantis shrimp. Even if the two sides didn't cooperate, Luo Yunshi had been eager to experiment with cooking using interstellar Zerg. After all, if Zerg could truly be made into dishes, her fast-food restaurant could offer many more cost-effective meals, earning points for free. Any fool would jump at such an opportunity. Picturing the gargantuan prawns, their taste and texture, and then imagining the colossal king crabs, swimming crabs, and bread crabs... her appetite was whetted. Luo Yunshi decided to try cooking the gargantuan king crab today.
Before concluding the communication, the Central magnates extended an invitation to Luo Yunshi to visit the Central Star and other planets. Luo Yunshi naturally agreed. Seeing the sights and enjoying herself in the Cāngqióng Galaxy, while still being able to return to her fast-food restaurant with a mere thought to livestream her cooking and research Zerg delicacies, was incredibly convenient. Why not have fun? She nodded her assent and arranged to depart the next day before closing the communication.
It was already four in the afternoon. After bidding farewell to the interstellar magnates, Luo Yunshi returned to the living room with a smile. "Now this is the good life!" She sat in the living room, having the robot assist her in unpacking the parcels. Although Luo Yunshi had informed her fans not to send her gifts, they still continued to do so. "Xing Yi, if the online store earns enough money, buy more robot employees. Also, make the fast-food meals available for order."
"Yes, Master." Luo Yunshi nodded and instructed the robot to continue unpacking. She mused that if she were to steam the extra-large prawns and crabs whole, the pots in her kitchen were too small. "It seems I'm missing a large pot!" Luo Yunshi murmured to herself. She then browsed the holographic computer shopping network and found an online store specializing in custom-made oversized pots, including gargantuan woks and frying pans. While many in the Cāngqióng Galaxy challenged themselves to create gourmet dishes, before Luo Yunshi's endeavors, no one had ever thought of cooking with Zerg. Consequently, although the shopping network offered kitchenware, there were no shops selling extra-large cooking utensils. Luo Yunshi had to contact customer service and pay extra star coins for custom orders. However, she believed that after her livestream tomorrow, the shopping website would undoubtedly feature a wide array of oversized kitchenware.
As these were custom-made kitchen utensils, their delivery would be slightly delayed, approximately one and a half hours according to customer service. Luo Yunshi didn't mind, as she had something else to do. "Xing Yi, the kitchenware I specially ordered will arrive shortly. Please take the delivery packages directly to the garden and then call me."
"Yes, Master," Xing Yi nodded. Luo Yunshi went to the third-floor cultivation room alone. Since the system upgrade, the fruits and vegetables from Tuan Tuan You Xuan had become items imbued with spiritual energy. Luo Yunshi had been consuming almost exclusively spiritual foods, especially juices, milk teas, and fruits. Today, Luo Yunshi felt a subtle sense of impending breakthrough. After drinking another cup of watermelon juice, she closed her eyes and involuntarily absorbed the spiritual energy within, feeling the surge of spiritual power within her body, and a smile couldn't help but form on her lips. In a short while, she effortlessly broke through from Qi Refining Level Seven to Level Eight without any hindrance. Luo Yunshi felt a sense of rejuvenation and couldn't help but exclaim. "Tsk tsk! As expected of the cultivation technique provided by the system, the 'Body Forging Art' is truly formidable. I can absorb spiritual energy at any time, whether walking, standing, sitting, or lying down, completely negating the need for the prolonged meditation described in novels. It's truly amazing!"