Chapter 51: Proof of the Decepticons and Spice

"Speaking of which, since your network is so extensive, do you really still need to seek out Taotie to buy a Troll Heart?" Li Yu intentionally brought up the topic.

"My network entirely comes from my race," Tu Rui replied without trying to hide anything. "If I were caught buying the heart of a young tribesman, it would mean cutting myself off from my ethnic group entirely."

"Also..." Tu Rui cast a careless glance toward Li Yu. "I have already obtained another heart. Do not even think about threatening me anymore."

Li Yu felt his heart skip a beat, but he shook his head and laughed. "Look at where your mind is going. I was just asking a casual question."

'That old geezer. That bastard Taotie actually managed to get his hands on two Troll Hearts at once. Was he taking precautions, or was this some sort of unexpected situation?'

"Manager Tu..." Someone knocked on the door. It was a Veteran Fighter, an Interstellar Human. He was quite old, with graying temples.

"Our people are in position, and the members of the Ghost Squad have also arrived..."

Tu Rui revealed a smile and swept his gaze over Li Yu. "They are still somewhat useful."

Li Yu chuckled. He naturally knew these people were useful, but the problem was that they did not take orders from him.

Otherwise, if he ever had a falling out with Tu Rui, all of these people would become his enemies.

The Ghost Squad was called the Ghost Squad not just because of their elusive nature.

It was more so because they had absolutely no external supply lines. Trying to trace their origins was completely impossible.

Because of this very fact, the Ghost Squad would take on private jobs on Heavenly Desolation Star to maintain their operations.

Which also meant that the truly important figures on Heavenly Desolation Star all possessed contact information for the Ghost Squad.

Tu Rui's method was very simple. He would first hire the Ghost Squad to do a job, then track their members to find their base or camp.

It was not as if no one had ever tried this method before, but the results had never been great. However, Tu Rui possessed an inexplicable confidence in himself.

"You aren't using me as bait, are you?" Li Yu casually shifted his gaze toward the Little Demon Giant.

Tu Rui's expression darkened. "I am not that shortsighted."

"That is good..." Li Yu offered a smile to the Little Demon Giant.

Li Yu did not follow them. Rumor had it that the source of Tu Rui's confidence was a fighter who had integrated the Glutton Dog Gene Chain, but had accidentally suffered a Genetic Mutation. The man's nose had completely transformed into that of a Glutton Dog, granting him a near-perverse sense of smell.

This kind of Genetic Mutation was one in a million and extremely rare. He could lock onto the exact source of a scent from several kilometers away, truly living up to the reputation of a dog's nose.

Of course, he did not just sit idle either. He directly dialed the Widow's communication channel. As usual, there was a long wait, a black Holographic Screen, and a sharp voice.

"What is it?" the Widow asked concisely.

"I have some news over here..." Li Yu said, his eyes rolling thoughtfully.

"What news?"

"About the Ghost Squad..." Li Yu remained calm and composed.

"About the Ghost Squad?" The Widow's voice wavered slightly.

Li Yu chuckled softly. "Yes... Haven't I come to return the favor?"

The Widow replied with a hint of teasing. "Not just any news is enough to pay off a debt of gratitude."

"What if it is news regarding the Imperial Noble?" Li Yu spat out.

The Widow instantly fell silent. There seemed to be some strange background noise, but a moment later, her voice returned.

"What do you know?"

The Widow did not waste time asking nonsense questions like how he knew about the Imperial Noble. There was no longer any need to ask such things.

"The Ghost Squad seems to have already found the Imperial Noble. They made their move today," Li Yu lied through his teeth.

"Are you certain?" The Widow's voice suddenly rose several pitches, making Li Yu feel as if his eardrums were about to be pierced.

"I am not entirely sure, but... what if? If the news is wrong, the worst that happens is I still owe you a favor." Li Yu spread his hands helplessly.

"Understood." The Widow abruptly cut off the connection. Tu Rui had already taken his subordinates and left, bringing the Little Demon Giant along as well, clearly not trusting Li Yu at all.

Whistling a tune, Li Yu noticed the bloodstains and chunks of flesh outside had already been cleaned up. If this were a normal day, he would have already been hauled away by the Escort Team of Heavenly Desolation Star.

Unfortunately, in times like these, who would dare to show their face?

...

Inside the Blood Cross Spaceship, Tu Rui, the Ghost Squad, and even members of the Mithril Church were clearly displayed on a massive Holographic Screen.

"The Lord, the Ghost Squad has mobilized, and the Mithril Church is on the move as well. It seems they really found something."

"Pay close attention. See if there is an exceptionally handsome person among their ranks."

...

As night gradually fell, Li Yu stood before the glass window, gazing up at the massive silver-white moon in the sky.

"Just how many people are involved in these muddy waters... Star Glory Empire..." Li Yu murmured softly.

Although Dark Star had yet to slaughter the residents of Heavenly Desolation Star, that was no excuse for the Star Glory Empire to drag their feet for so long.

Boom!

A blazing fiery glow erupted in the distance, looking exceptionally striking against the silent night sky. Hunter and Mo Duo were both startled, rushing to the window simultaneously.

"A huge battle just broke out over there!" Hunter swallowed hard.

Li Yu showed no reaction at all, simply watching the sporadic bursts of flames in the distance. It was not until the latter half of the night that the System Log refreshed.

[Day Three - Transformers World: Having obtained the Glasses, you are simultaneously hunted by the Decepticons, the Autobots, and the M.G. Government.

You chose to hand the Glasses over to the Decepticons and volunteered to help deal with Optimus Prime. Your strength was recognized, and you joined the Decepticon Faction.]

[Special Item obtained: Proof of the Decepticons. Extract?]

'Proof of the Decepticons? What kind of item is this?'

Li Yu naturally chose to extract it. It was a metal badge, ice-cold to the touch, engraved with the insignia of the Decepticons.

[Special Item - Proof of the Decepticons: As a product of Unicron, you may use this badge to convert a technological creation into a Decepticon. Note: The technological creation cannot exceed D-rank.]

'Convert into a Decepticon?' Li Yu felt a surge of excitement. 'Tsk tsk, this is quite good.' He even instantly thought of exactly how to use it.

However, it was not over yet...

[Day Two - Dune World: You found the Fremen and were challenged due to the identities of Paul and his Mother.

You stepped forward, single-handedly fought a group of Fremen, and won their respect through your overwhelming strength, joining their ranks.]

[Special Item obtained: Spice. Extract?]

'Another Special Item!' Tonight, Li Yu's eyes were as bright as the moon in the sky!

[Special Item - Spice: A precious substance from the Dune World. It can elevate one's Mental Power by an entire tier, with a certain probability of awakening the Navigator Talent.]

'Tsk, this is a great item too.' Spice was one of the most vital substances in the Dune World. The rise and fall of that entire universe revolved around it.

'But what is the Navigator Talent?' he wondered, feeling a bit puzzled.

It was a swirling mass of mist that emitted a faint glow, floating above Li Yu's palm while radiating gentle ripples.

With the Proof of the Decepticons in his left hand and the Spice in his right, today truly had been a bountiful day.