Chapter 423: Chapter 422: Am I, Zhou Mu, someone who forgets my origins?
The sudden action, the pile of miscellaneous items that suddenly appeared...
Xu Lingjun had already prepared, and there was nothing inside that would trigger the nerves of these pirates with incomparable vigilance.
But everyone’s expression froze there.
"Damn, this magic trick is too realistic."
A short pirate, with a body no different from an ordinary person, but with an octopus head, couldn’t help but mutter.
"Magic trick? Maybe."
Xu Lingjun held the small capsule in his hand and said, "The Transformation Capsule is something the Four Great Academies have painstakingly researched over decades. It’s just a small capsule, but with enough materials, and with the mecha I arrived in, it can blossom behind any enemy!"
He glanced around and then focused on Old Gor, saying, "If you are willing, I can show you how this small capsule can store that entire eighteen-meter mecha. As far as I know, we should have quite a few micro warships, and with this thing, you should understand the significance behind it."
Old Gor stared at Xu Lingjun with eyes like those of a hawk.
He naturally understood the meaning behind it.
This means that wherever a person can infiltrate, their weapons can also infiltrate.
And if they could mass-produce that seemingly powerful robot, they could indeed form an army by themselves. By then, pirates would no longer just be those wandering groups fighting guerrilla warfare, without the capability to engage the enemy in full-scale combat.
They would become true overlords capable of competing with any planet, any civilization.
Even if they could...
"Are you saying that this is the research of Zhanzheng Academy? Has Zhanzheng Academy already achieved mass production?!"
At this moment, Old Gor was not thinking about war... He was already old and could not withstand the turbulence of war.
But if they could firmly control this thing and then sell it, they could become the most powerful civilization in the Cosmos as well.
But the premise is... monopoly!
"Rest assured, although they also have the manufacturing method, the process of production can only be mastered by us, because the most critical core part of mass-producing the Transformation Capsule is Void Gold!"
Xu Lingjun took a notebook and said, "This contains part of the manufacturing method and principles; you can take a look."
Old Gor reached out, and the notebook floated into his hand without wind.
Xu Lingjun turned to look at Han Yun City, seeing the worry in his eyes... Apparently, he was actually opposed to Xu Lingjun sharing the Transformation Capsule with the pirates.
The Transformation Capsule is too important; even though Xu Lingjun had explained its dangers to him, he did not agree with sharing its manufacturing method with others, especially the pirate group.
But he also had to admit... Xu Lingjun’s move, although risky, was very useful, and if the plan was successful, even if they obtained the manufacturing method, it would be useless.
Old Gor watched for a while and said, "Let me see your capsule."
Xu Lingjun handed the capsule over and said, "This thing is fingerprint bound; unless it’s through my hands, no one can take anything out of it."
"I don’t understand this, but I do understand your meaning."
Old Gor fiddled with the capsule for a while and threw it back to Xu Lingjun, saying, "Void Gold, this is something only found on Xuyun Star. Without Void Gold, this Transformation Capsule cannot be made, right?"
Xu Lingjun nodded and said, "Yes, when I discovered this point, before leaving the Great Xia Empire, I specially stole this formula, with the intention of monopolizing Void Gold."
"Kid, aren’t you afraid I’ll monopolize this manufacturing method?"
Xu Lingjun said, "Monopolize? What, Grandpa, how many years do you have left? Why are you still holding onto the Pirate King’s position so tightly? As for personal ability, to be honest, aside from you, there’s no one else in the Pirate Empire I have in my eyes, and I’m so young, bringing you such great sincerity, I can’t think of any reason you would burn your bridges after crossing the river."
"Hahaha, kid, confident, you’ve figured out this old man’s thoughts completely. Not bad, I’m old, no longer interested in power. If Sara could bear children, I would have long given everything up and lived a life of enjoying myself with my grandchildren, but Roger has been with me for many years, has taken my surname, and is like my own son."
Old Gor laughed, "We are not Xia People; we don’t care much about that lineage. As long as you are willing to take my surname like your father, I’m not against acknowledging you as my grandson. After all, your skills... heh... at your age, are quite remarkable. Among all present, there’s probably no one who is your match if it comes to a real fight."
Recalling the probing strike just now, the blade’s Qi was cold and sharp, even making his palm feel slightly painful... It was timely retreat; otherwise, trying to withstand the blade’s Qi with bare hands would have drawn blood.
The Thousand Slaughter Blade Technique is quite formidable; this kid is already nearing the level of Roger.
Xu Lingjun seriously said, "Grandpa, you’re mistaken, how could I, Zhou Mu, be someone who forgets his roots? I’m respectful towards you, Grandpa, and my father also bears the Sparrow surname. Zhou Mu·Sparrow, I think it sounds quite good; I like it!"
"Good, good kid, I like that!"
Old Gor’s gaze fell on Han Yun City, asking, "Then why has this kid come here?"
"He’s here seeking aid."
Xu Lingjun seriously said, "Under my grandfather’s orders, I fought old city for a long time, and as kindred spirits, we became friends. Now, owing him a favor for stealing this thing through his hands, I promised that once I become Pirate King, I’ll lend him troops to help him fight for the imperial throne of the Great Xia Empire, and he will grant me one-third of the Empire’s territories!"
"A friendship of life and death... I like this kind of men’s friendship!"
Listening to the one-third territory, Old Gor felt a surge of excitement.
He then shook his head, saying, "If you haven’t lied to me, I can give you the position of Pirate King, and by then, you can help whoever you want, but as for this Void Gold... it is not so easy to obtain."
"On this issue, in fact, I had thought about bringing Void Gold with me to further demonstrate my sincerity before arriving, but I unintentionally discovered that Xuyun Star had been occupied by remnants of the Shilin Race."
"Hahaha, I knew you’re not that honest kid; dealing with those Shilin Race people isn’t easy."
Old Gor gave Xu Lingjun a look, already understanding in his heart that while this kid was here to pledge allegiance... he probably also intended to borrow their power, since he couldn’t handle those Shilin Race people, he wanted to borrow troops, yet credit the achievement to himself.
Therefore, he no longer had doubts about Xu Lingjun.
Xuyun Star is just a death star; unless there’s something to gain, nobody would go there, but without going, how would one know that there are Shilin Race people entrenched there?
That means he really went to dig Void Gold, but was driven back by the Shilin Race people.
"But in fact, Grandpa, you have overthought."
Xu Lingjun seriously said, "The Shilin Race people don’t have any warships; all their warships have been destroyed by themselves, seemingly determined to settle inside the planet. Now, they have completely lost air supremacy... You must have been scared by them before, which is why you’ve let them be for all these years."
He sneered, "In fact, if you just test them a bit, you’ll find that they are indeed strong now, but they can’t match you at all because they no longer have warships, and air supremacy is in our hands."
"Oh?"
Old Gor’s eyes suddenly lit up and asked, "Really?"
"Otherwise, how did Grandpa think we two managed to escape back?"
"Good boy, if you can truly obtain Void Gold, you’ll have done a great service this time, and once we succeed in making the Transformation Capsule, I’ll immediately appoint you as the new Pirate King. By then, even this young prince’s request can be agreed upon!"
Old Gor laughed heartily, patting Sara’s shoulder, and said, "Sara lacks experience, and needs a cunning little thing to assist her, and now you’ve appeared... how convenient, you and your mother can get closer from now on."
Sara heard this, thinking, have I suddenly gained a son?
But seeing Xu Lingjun’s handsome face, her heart skipped a beat, thinking that’s not bad at all... not repulsive...
And Xu Lingjun felt a slight relief in his heart, indeed, anyone with some vision would not refuse the temptation of the Transformation Capsule.
Not even this old fellow.
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