Chapter Sixty-Two: Eighteen Billion Black Dragon Coins

"Consciousness-sensing helmets, one for ten Black Dragon coins." The receptionist's eyes flashed with a trace of surprise. Nowadays, anyone with a shred of status would be using an auxiliary light-brain or even a more advanced 'intelligent light-brain.' Who would still use such a primitive consciousness-sensing helmet?

"What about anonymous accounts?" Luo Yuan pressed.

In the universe, some planetary lords would buy consciousness-sensing helmets for their people. These typically came with anonymous accounts, usually valid for a hundred years, after which a new account would have to be purchased. These accounts weren’t bound to any individual, which meant anyone could use them, but only for up to a hundred years.

"Anonymous accounts have a fixed validity of one hundred years. Each account costs two thousand Black Dragon coins, or one point six Qianwu coins," the receptionist replied with a smile.

"Very well."

Luo Yuan nodded slightly. "I need ten anonymous accounts and ten consciousness-sensing helmets. Open the accounts… a hundred years will suffice."

With Black Dragon Empire citizenship, the process was simple. After paying seventeen Qianwu coins, everything was settled.

"Sir, your ten anonymous accounts are now bound to these ten helmets. Here is your change. Thank you for your patronage." The receptionist smiled as Luo Yuan casually handed three helmets to Luo Feng, storing the other seven directly in his spatial ring.

On Qiu Long Star, it was acceptable to reveal possession of a spatial ring. But one had to be careful to act as if the ring was only about ten meters in length, width, and height—never to store anything larger. After all…

Spatial storage devices came in different grades. For someone who could afford a Black Dragon spaceship and have a Silverstream bodyguard, owning a small storage item was normal. But a spatial ring like Luo Yuan’s—over six hundred meters long, five hundred meters wide, and a hundred meters high—was a true luxury. If people found out, it could very well cost him his life.

"Alright, let’s go make some money. Without it, we can’t buy anything. I’m planning to purchase some planetary and stellar-level slaves as well," Luo Yuan said.

"But we’re really broke right now. Where can we get money?" Luo Feng, frowning, had just asked Babata about local prices and was left stunned.

"Don’t worry. I’ll just sell my arc-blade disc. Then we’ll have money, and I can get a better one later," Luo Yuan said with a laugh. He never found the arc-blade disc particularly handy.

"This…" Luo Feng was a bit surprised. Luo Yuan really was willing to part with such valuable things.

"Luo Yuan, let’s go to the Treasure Emporium. They have all sorts of rare items for sale—anything you can imagine, but all precious and expensive. Let’s take a look; it’s not far from the slave market anyway," Babata suggested.

"Alright, Babata, guide us!" Luo Yuan replied.

With the navigation, the two made their way smoothly to the Treasure Emporium.

This emporium covered a vast area, comparable to a large plaza on Earth. Inside, it was divided into sections: battle suits, beast-taming, telekinetic weapons, exotic fruits, robots—every category, each with plenty of items on display. Holographic projections showcased each product, and every price was exorbitant.

They looked from one projected item to another, then at the prices…

Expensive! Outrageously expensive!

"They even have Moyun Vine seeds? And Amethyst fruits—how insane!" Their faces remained calm, but inside, they were in turmoil. Even if they sold Earth, there were things here they couldn’t afford.

"Gentlemen, is there anything I can help you with?" a nearby attendant asked with a smile.

"I’d like to sell a telekinetic weapon," Luo Yuan replied, making the attendant start in surprise. "A third-tier one," Luo Yuan added.

"Please, please wait a moment." The attendant’s voice trembled slightly. Telekinetic weapons were already luxury items—each tier higher meant a staggering price. Even the lowest third-tier could fetch tens of billions; the finest, hundreds of billions.

"Sir, please come inside." The attendant quickly returned and respectfully led them to a reception room.

Inside, an elder with red and blue markings on his face, standing about two-point-six meters tall, rose with a smile and a slight bow. "Esteemed guests, I hear you wish to sell a third-tier telekinetic weapon?" He was a sixth-tier Stellar-class powerhouse, an invincible existence on ordinary planets.

"Yes," Luo Yuan nodded.

"And what type is it?" the elder inquired further.

With a flick of his hand, Luo Yuan produced the arc-blade disc.

The elder’s eyes gleamed.

"This is an arc-blade disc. In the Black Dragon Empire, at a typical telekinetic weapon specialty shop, the listed price should be two hundred and fifty billion Black Dragon coins," Luo Yuan said, only half in jest.

The elder’s mouth twitched at that, and he forced a smile.

A soft beep sounded.

A green light enveloped the arc-blade disc.

"Yes, a standard arc-blade disc, good materials, undamaged," the elder said, smiling at Luo Yuan. "I can offer you one hundred and sixty billion Black Dragon coins."

"One hundred eighty billion, not a coin less," Luo Yuan insisted. This figure was what Babata had advised.

"One hundred eighty billion?..." The elder looked Luo Yuan up and down. This young man clearly understood their profit margins—a top-quality arc-blade disc would cost about as much.

"Deal!" The elder agreed.

Both men finally smiled. "Let’s draft the contract."

They drew up the contract. Since Luo Yuan had no bank card, he requested that the Universe Star River Bank issue new cards for both himself and Luo Feng. Once that was done, the transaction was completed.

"Luo Yuan, these bank cards are fascinating—they’re linked to your mental imprint. Only the original owner can use the card; no one else can, even if they have it," Luo Feng marveled. It was indeed the safest method, far more secure than any password—after all, everyone’s mental imprint was unique.

"The Universe Star River Bank is a galactic institution. It’s no surprise they have such anti-counterfeiting measures. I’ve transferred twenty billion Black Dragon coins to you—use it as you see fit," Luo Yuan said generously.

"This… I don’t know what to say. Thank you, Luo Yuan. When I have money, I’ll repay you double," Luo Feng said gratefully, but Luo Yuan just waved him off.

"By the way, Babata, remember I asked you to disguise that Red Bronze Mother fragment for me? How did it go?" Luo Yuan asked suddenly.

"It’s done. I used a little alloy left by my previous master to modify it for you," Babata replied, munching fruit in virtual space.

"Thanks. I’ll transfer you a billion Black Dragon coins. Now you can play all the virtual games you want on the network," Luo Yuan said with a smile.

Babata curled his lip in the virtual space. Even without Luo Yuan’s permission, he could secretly dip into Luo Yuan’s little treasury whenever he liked.

"Mr. Luo Yuan," the elder from the Treasure Emporium said with a smile, "this is our membership card, which offers you a two percent discount. Our store rarely issues membership cards."

"I understand," Luo Yuan replied with a smile.

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