Chapter 59: Purchasing a Planet

With the Golden Horned Beast matter resolved, Zhou Yang could consider a worry laid to rest.

After a brief reunion with his family, the next day a jet‑black, disc‑shaped spaceship shot out of Earth.

After a long Dark universe travel, the ship finally reached its destination—Qiu Long Star.

Walking again on the bustling streets of Qiu Long City, Zhou Yang felt especially wistful.

The last time he came here, he was still penniless, and all his liquid assets summed up to only the few hundred "coins" Babata had rummaged out.

This time, everything will be different.

In the most prosperous district of Qiu Long City, a magnificent building stood majestically.

It was a skyscraper that pierced the clouds, its exterior crafted with crystal‑like material to mimic a flowing star‑river.

From afar it looked as if a brilliant star river were cascading down.

This is the Branch of the Universe Galaxy Bank—one of the Five Great Powers of the Cosmic Human Race—stationed on Qiu Long Star.

"So beautiful!"

Zhou Yang paused before the stunning edifice, unable to contain his amazement.

"Hurry inside, stop looking like a country bumpkin!"

Babata urged quickly.

"What's wrong with being a country bumpkin? Can't even take a look?"

Zhou Yang retorted, yet hurried through the doors of the Universe Galaxy Bank.

As in the original work, after Zhou Yang displayed the five‑star account left by Huyan Bo, he was promptly given a formal reception by the senior staff of this Universe Galaxy Bank Branch.

In barely any time, Zhou Yang's newly opened private account received a massive transfer.

A full 10 billion Qianwu coins!

With the huge sum credited, Zhou Yang's spine instantly straightened.

According to official exchange channels, one Qianwu coin can be swapped for 1,000 Black Dragon coins, and the unofficial market rate may be even higher.

Ten billion Qianwu coins, if fully exchanged for Black Dragon coins, would yield at least 10 trillion Black Dragon coins!

It should be noted that the X81-type Black Dragon Mountain spaceship Zhou Yang is aboard is worth only about 10 billion Black Dragon coins.

A third‑tier, mid‑grade Mind Force Weapon like an Arc Blade Disc would never cost more than 20 billion Black Dragon coins.

10 trillion Black Dragon coins could purchase a thousand Black Dragon Mountain vessels or five hundred Arc Blade Discs!

"Let's go, Babata, first to the Black Dragon Mountain Empire Office to buy Earth's ownership!"

The last time he came to Qiu Long Star to register as a cosmic citizen, Zhou Yang had already visited the Black Dragon Mountain Empire Branch, so this time he was well‑acquainted.

"These are the coordinates of this planet."

"Here is our interstellar coordinate flight log for arriving at this planet."

"All sampling, data, etc., regarding this planet have been placed here."

In the Empire Office, Zhou Yang swiftly submitted Earth's data at the planetary‑survey window.

The staff behind the window promptly verified the information, and after confirming its accuracy, a receptionist smiled at Zhou Yang.

"Congratulations, sir. The interstellar coordinate records have been verified. According to Black Dragon Mountain Empire law, having discovered an unclaimed planet and reported it, you will receive a reward of 1 billion Black Dragon coins."

As he spoke, the staff member's face was full of envy.

1 billion Black Dragon coins—enough to cover a regular employee's expenses for millennia!

He even thought of simply resigning to become an interstellar adventurer.

"No, I don't want the reward."

Zhou Yang looked at the receptionist and smiled, "I recall a clause in Empire law: an adventurer who discovers an unclaimed planet has a priority purchase right. So I want to buy it!"

The staff behind the window, who had been daydreaming about an adventurous life after resignation, was taken aback by his words.

He stared seriously at Zhou Yang, unable to help but ask again:

"Sir, you said you want to purchase this living planet outright?"

Heavens, this is a living planet; each living planet costs astronomically, far beyond the 1 billion Black Dragon coin reward!

"Exactly, I'll buy it!"

Zhou Yang declared solemnly.

Of course he could not sell Earth for such a trivial sum.

Others may not understand, but Zhou Yang knows perfectly.

Earth is not an ordinary living planet; it was once altered by the mysterious strongman Zuo Shan Ke, granting it the ability to enhance human spiritual insight.

It should be known that the upper echelons of the Cosmic Human Race all place great emphasis on cultivating spiritual power.

They even opened an Illusion Sea plane within the Virtual Universe specifically to assess the mental cultivation of core geniuses.

If Earth's uniqueness were exposed, not even several hundred billion or even several trillion Black Dragon coins—or even hundreds of billions of Hun Yuan—could be offered.

Moreover, Earth is humanity's homeland.

Earthlings, especially the Huaxia, have always valued ancestral roots and returning to their origins.

If Earth were sold, the lineage of Earth's people would be severed.

To avoid being cursed by the ancestors standing over their graves, he would never sell Earth's ownership.

"Alright, sir. If you're certain about the purchase, follow me upstairs; this transaction can only be handled by our senior manager."

The Imperial Office staff behind the window, seeing Zhou Yang's resolute attitude, said no more and led him to a private office on the 50th floor.

An imperial officer in a black uniform lounged in his chair, eyeing Zhou Yang lazily.

"Mr. Zhou, you want to buy an unclaimed planet? You're familiar with the local regulations, right?"

Zhou Yang nodded and replied:

"Understood. According to planetary grades, the purchase price ranges from a minimum of 300 billion to a maximum of 30 trillion."

"Exactly!"

The imperial official nodded and said:

"Based on the planetary data you provided, the imperial headquarters preliminarily determined that the planet qualifies as a top‑grade living planet! So—."

"At the highest price of 3 trillion Black Dragon Coins, right? No problem, I'll buy!"

Zhou Yang showed no hesitation.

"By the way, I also want to ask whether you have any information on living planets for sale."

"Sir, you still wish to purchase a living planet?"

After Zhou Yang uttered that, the imperial official's previously lazy expression quickly tightened.

"It seems, sir, your wealth is substantial!"

He sat up straight, a broad smile spreading across his face.

Then he swiftly pressed a device, and after a brief search, a massive Xingkong projection appeared in the spacious office.

In the projection, countless tiny light points flickered continuously, each representing a planet.

"Your question is timely; there is indeed a batch of living planets currently being off‑loaded. Please state your requirements, and I'll introduce you to one."

"They really exist?"

Zhou Yang had asked casually, but unexpectedly he had indeed asked the right person.

Purchasing a planet was something he had long considered.

Earth's coordinates were concealed by the former Master of Yunmo Star Huyan Bo using Secret Technique, making a single trip overly troublesome.

Moreover, Earth holds too many secrets to be exposed lightly.

Therefore, establishing a standalone forward‑base‑like relay outpost beyond Earth is highly necessary.

In the original work, Luo Feng bought permanent usage rights to several warehouses on a remote planet.

And Zhou Yang, considering the rapid development of Earth's humanity, gradually sees the need to step beyond Earth.

Hence, directly purchasing a planet as a stepping stone for Earth's humanity into the Universe is more convenient.

"Just find a relatively ordinary planet; the level doesn't need to be high, and preferably it should be closer to the planet I discovered."

Zhou Yang quickly stated his requirements.

The imperial official queried swiftly, and soon selected a slightly dimmer light point, then enlarged it rapidly.

"How about this, Jiuyang Star? It's a low‑grade living planet about 150,000 light‑years from your planet."

The imperial official explained, "The planet's lord is a Stellar Level third‑tier Warrior who perished during a recent Universe expedition; because the planet's grade is low, the empire has taken it under custodial sale, with headquarters pricing it at 600 billion Black Dragon Coins."

Zhou Yang listened to the official's description, nodding repeatedly.

This Jiuyang Star, in terms of location, price, and the strength of its planetary life, indeed meets his requirements.

"Fine, this one!"

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