Chapter 1676: One Hundred Thousand Crystals! I

Half a minute later, Wang Bo let out a long breath.

He raised his head and looked at Xu Jingming and Lin Qianxue.

"Counted. There are 135 corpses of Immortal-class insectoid beings here.

Eight of them are Insectoid Empresses; the remaining 127 are Insectoid Warriors.

Additionally, there are roughly twenty-six million500 thousand corpses of Cosmic-class Insectoid Warriors, each with varying degrees of damage."

He paused, forcing his voice to steady:

"May I ask, my lords—will you settle in military merits or in crystals?"

"Oh? You accept crystals?"

Xu Jingming raised an eyebrow—this was unexpected.

He had assumed military merits were the only currency accepted on the Outer Front.

"Yes, my lord."

Wang Bo explained respectfully, "This is a privilege granted by the Head Office to a select few key branches, to facilitate capital flow and attract major clients.

As a result, many Immortal-class experts in the vicinity come here specifically to liquidate their spoils.

"Then settle in crystals," Xu Jingming nodded.

Military merits are valuable, but they can only be used to purchase resources and circulate within the Outer Front.

Crystals are different: one crystal equals one trillion Cosmic Coins.

You can use them yourself, or transfer them back to Blue Star to aid their development.

In the Academy and on the Outer Front, I've only ever used credits or military merits.

Crystals are rarely used.

Now is a good chance to accumulate a substantial sum.

"Understood!"

Wang Bo perked up—such a massive transaction settled in crystals.

His commission would be extremely substantial.

He quickly calculated, combining the current market's highest purchase price, and gave a figure:

"My lord, all your spoils,

after evaluation, have a total value of approximately 100,000 crystals."

One hundred thousand crystals!

Within human territory, a typical Immortal fifth-rank deity

accumulates over countless eons—and still possesses only four to five thousand crystals.

Immortal deities on the Outer Front are wealthier, but rarely carry more than one or two thousand crystals.

Yet this single batch of spoils amounts to one hundred thousand crystals.

This is absurd.

"Agreed."

Xu Jingming nodded coolly. "Settle at this price."

He had not previously researched the value of these spoils.

But the reputation of the Cosmic First Bank would not risk deceiving an Immortal deity over something like this.

"Thank you for your trust, my lord!"

Wang Bo beamed. "Please provide your Virtual Universe account—I'll process the transfer immediately.

Also, here is our Cosmic First Bank's Seven-Star VIP Card. Please accept it.

With this card, you receive top-tier service and discounts at any of our branches.

Additionally, purchases made on this planetary fortress receive an extra twenty percent discount."

He presented a black card shimmering with starlight with both hands.

Xu Jingming took the card and tucked it away casually.

Then he recited an anonymous bank account he had prepared long ago.

He had set it up before leaving the Star Dome Academy.

To sever ties with his original identity.

Wang Bo acted swiftly. Moments later,

Xu Jingming's smart bracer vibrated slightly—a notification: 100,000 crystals received.

"Transaction complete. My lord, here is your World Ring."

Wang Bo respectfully returned the now-empty ring.

Xu Jingming took the ring and stood. "Thank you for your trouble."

"It is my honor to serve you!"

Wang Bo bowed deeply. "Should either of you need anything in the future, please come find me!"

Xu Jingming gave a slight nod and left the reception hall with Lin Qianxue.

Only when their figures vanished at the end of the corridor

did Wang Bo straighten up, wiping nonexistent sweat from his forehead and exhaling deeply.

He stared at the empty reception hall, recalling the scene inside that World Ring—and still felt a shiver of awe.

"One transaction: one hundred thousand crystals' worth of insectoid materials...

Who exactly are these two?

I've never heard of them in the Second War Zone before."

He murmured to himself, his eyes filled with reverence and curiosity.

But he had wisely refrained from probing for any information just now.

On the Outer Battlefield, knowing too much is not always a good thing.

He only needed to know that these two were guests who must not be offended—that was enough.

Stepping out of the building, Xu Jingming looked at the hundred thousand crystal credits added to his account, feeling quite pleased.

Lin Qianxue's gentle voice sounded beside him:

"Jingming, where should we go next?

Should we directly gather intelligence on the lord of the nearby alien planet fortress?"

"No rush. Since we're here, let's take a little stroll."

Xu Jingming smiled and waved the black card in his hand:

"We still have extra discount privileges."

A balance of tension and relaxation sustains longevity.

He had traveled through space for over two months, then endured a great battle.

He truly needed to relax a little.

"Shopping? Great!" Lin Qianxue's eyes lit up, nodding eagerly.

Even though she had become an Immortal Deity, she could not escape a woman's innate love for shopping.

Planet Fortress No. 47 was far more than just cold planet-destroying cannons and high-risk missions.

On the contrary, precisely because the Outer Battlefield exerted immense pressure,

with every mission teetering on the edge of life and death, the strong here needed recreation all the more.

Thus, the entertainment industry within the fortress had flourished extraordinarily.

The commercial street was even more bustling than imaginable.

The streets were wide, with luminous holographic advertisements floating in midair, displaying all manner of goods.

Shops lined both sides—from high-tech equipment stores to Origin Law Insight Rooms,

to luxurious boutiques selling unique clothing and precious jewelry from across the cosmos, everything was available.

Passersby exuded powerful auras; most were Cosmic Stage, and many were Immortal Stage.

But here, most had suppressed the battlefield's murderous aura, their expressions carrying a hint of ease.

Xu Jingming held Lin Qianxue's hand as they strolled through the thronging crowd.

Lin Qianxue was in high spirits, pausing frequently.

She lingered long in a shop called "Starwhirl Pavilion," specializing in female battle suits and accessories.

These battle suits were exquisitely designed, though their defense rating was only Class A or B.

But the materials were luxurious, the tailoring perfectly fitted to the figure.

They also featured elegant illusionary functions, purely designed for beauty and everyday wear.

"How about this one?"

Lin Qianxue picked up a moon-white gown adorned with tiny star-crystals.

She held it against herself, her pale golden eyes turning to Xu Jingming.

"Very beautiful—it suits you."

Xu Jingming nodded with a smile and said to the attendant standing by:

"Wrap it up. And take all the others she tried on as well."

"Won't this be too much?"

Lin Qianxue said this, yet the corners of her eyes curved upward in delight.

"Not too much—if you like it, buy it." Xu Jingming's tone was casual.

The purchasing power of crystal credits was indeed astonishing; after wandering for a long while,

Lin Qianxue bought over a dozen dresses and battle suits, plus several exquisite pieces of jewelry.

And it had cost less than ten thousand crystal credits.

"By the way, wrap up those few as well."

Xu Jingming pointed to several other garments on the other side.

They were accessories resembling silk stockings from Blue Planet.

Black and white ones, even glossy varieties.

If worn on Lin Qianxue's long, slender legs, they would be utterly captivating.