Cosmic Trading System

"If the Lord is planning on following through with what I said before, it would be best not to use the warship of a seventh-level technological civilization. That would be too conspicuous. Instead, use the top-end warship of a sixth-level technological civilization. It would not attract too much attention and would still project enough power and capability..."

Initially, Lin Yun intended to purchase a lower-tier warship of a seventh-level technological civilization to go to the Kodis Empire. However, the advice he received from Fang Ao caused him to abandon this idea.

"During my last visit to the Kodis Royal Family, I saw that the most powerful individual was a mid-level Cultivator of the tenth level. However, many forces do not reveal their full capabilities. Thus, it is difficult to say whether they possess a late-tenth level, or even a person at the peak of the tenth level. Moreover, the royal family has more than just one Cultivator of the tenth level.

They also possess several warships of the seventh-level technological civilization and many large-scale warfare fortresses. If you proceed in this way, it's hard to predict the outcome...".

After Lin Yun told Fang Ao of his plans to utilize a seventh-level technological civilization warship for trade negotiations with the Kodis Empire, Fang Ao had given Lin Yun this advice.

Lin Yun only had over a hundred billion Spirit Crystals at that point — enough to buy two or three lower-tier warships of a seventh-level technological civilization. This was considered a small force.

This situation was why Fang Ao had spoken the earlier words.

He recommended that Lin Yun should first explore trades with other top forces in the Kodis Empire.

That's why Lin Yun decided not to buy a warship of a seventh-level technological civilization. If he visited other top forces in the Kodis Empire with such a warship, it would cause too much commotion.

This would likely lead to unnecessary troubles.

On the planet of Tian Zhu.

"Brother Star Blue, we're heading out. Take care of yourself. If you encounter any danger, make sure to prioritize your safety. You should know that with our status, as long as you're alive, you'll eventually make a comeback," said Lin Yun with a smile as he looked at Star Blue.

"Take care too," Star Blue nodded in reply.

Whoosh—

Lin Yun nodded, not saying anything more. With a flick of thought, he disappeared from sight.

Out in the starry sky, their battleship departed. Lin Yun teleported into the central control room.

"Next stop... The Kodis Empire..."

Lin Yun looked ahead and slowly said.

Just one sixth-level technological civilization battleship was enough for Lin Yun's subordinates to operate.

Not long after, Lin Yun once again secluded himself for cultivation, leaving his men in control.

Planet Tian Zhu was more than 150 million light-years from the Kodis Empire. The journey ahead was long.

...

Over two months later.

Lin Yun and his crew's battleship entered the territory of the Kodis Empire.

"Indeed, the territory of a sixth-level civilization has a much stronger spirit of heaven and earth..."

Lin Yun sighed in admiration.

The atmosphere was significantly weaker outside of his territory, the difference was obvious.

At this time, there were many patrol ships and surveillance devices in the vicinity. Their battleship quickly attracted the attention of the empire's patrol team. After Fang Ao sent his identification information, they were soon not investigated further.

Lin Yun nodded slightly.

Fang Ao was right — they shouldn't have used a seventh-level technological civilization battleship. In that case, their information would have been sent urgently to the Kodis Royal Family. Whatever could happen then was unpredictable.

A seventh-level technological civilization battleship entering the Kodis Empire would definitely not be taken lightly.

In that case, their every move in the Kodis Empire would be under surveillance. Trading with some top forces might also result in various suspicions. In short, trades wouldn't go smoothly.

Lin Yun didn't provide any comment on Fang Ao's judgment.

In particular, it would still depend on whether the ensuing operations were successful.

The top force they had chosen was also introduced by Fang Ao.

"The Northeast King has strength only at the peak of the ninth level, but among his descendants, there is an initial level Cultivator of the tenth level. There also exists a side branch with an initial level Cultivator of the tenth level. So, their overall strength isn't weak. In my previous interaction with him, he was quite friendly. I think he has great ambitions.

If you sell him a warship of a seventh-level technological civilization, it should fetch a pretty good price..."
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Fang Ao said.

There were many planets within the Kodis Empire, not all of which were suitable for battleship teleportation.

Only five days later did Lin Yun and his crew's battleship arrive at the so-called northeastern frontier mentioned by Fang Ao.

"Who goes there?" A command from a patrolling fleet communicated, and a man in military uniform asked.

"Honorable general, please be kind enough to relay my message. Imperial guest Fang Ao seeks an audience," said Fang Ao.

"So it turns out to be Guest Fang Ao. Please wait a moment as I relay this," the middle-aged man hurriedly responded. Recognition flashed in his eyes. He recognized Fang Ao's identity.

As the captain of a patrol fleet, the man held a considerable rank and thus had broad knowledge. Fang Ao was one of the well-known tenth-level cultivator guests of the Kodis Empire, whom he had also been expected to know of.

This was not a person he could afford to offend.

Once he finished speaking, the middle-aged man immediately contacted his superiors.

Within less than a minute, the man respectfully said, "Guest Fang Ao, thank you for your patience. You are Cordially invited to proceed by our Prince."

Whoosh—Whoo—Whoo—

Soon, under the guidance of the patrolling fleet, Lin Yun's battleship passed through a checkpoint.

"By protocol, they should have scanned our battleship. The fact that they did not suggests that the Prince trusts me or he is simply too confident...,"

Fang Ao turned around, looked at Lin Yun, smiled slightly, and spoke.

Though he had mentioned "too confident" twice, the implications were completely different.

Reaching his current station at over three thousand years old did not come easily. It took more than luck.

"I hope this Northeast King of the Kodis Empire does not disappoint me," Lin Yun said, smiling lightly.

Soon, numerous battleships began to descend on a large administrative star.

The star was large, more than tenfold the size of Planet Tian Zhu. The human population was even denser.

As he was on another power's administrative star, Lin Yun didn't use technological devices to scan the area. He simply used his Mental Strength to sense the surroundings lightly.

At last, he estimated that there were at least one and a half trillion people on the administrative star, perhaps even more than two trillion.

The frightening population size forced Lin Yun to feel the rate of Spiritual Energy released by these people. Although they were far less advanced than humans on Earth, they were somewhat comparable to those on Planet Tian Zhu.

Therefore, the number of Spirit Crystals contributed by this place each year was substantial.

"Who are these?" Asked the middle-aged man in military uniform somewhat hesitantly, as he looked at the people behind Fang Ao.

"These are my friends. I had planned to introduce them to the King. Is there an issue with them entering?" Fang Ao looked at the man and asked.

"I dare not... dare not... The King has arrived and has just reprimanded me for asking. Please, enter..." the middle-aged man in military uniform apologized to Fang Ao for his initial hesitation.

After this, he continued to lead the way.

"Haha, Brother Fang, what kind of wind is blowing today that has brought you here? I had some matters to attend to, and I couldn't welcome you from afar. I hope you don't mind!" As Fang Ao and Lin Yun entered a grand, glittering hall, a mid-aged man wearing a luxurious robe stepped forward and roared with laughter. This man was the Northeast King of the Kodis Empire, Bo Donghai.

"Your Highness is too kind. I came today mainly to propose a business opportunity to you," Fang Ao greeted with a slight bow and a smile.