Galaxy Domination Guide

Bai Zhongqi watched as Bu carefully wiped the "glass shards" covered in giant bug slime with fabric until they were clean, then placed them into a pouch worn close to the body, even locked with a key.

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The young hunter, Bang, spoke with particular pride, "Uncle Bu's pouch for the Eternal Crystal Stones is also a treasure, impervious to bullets, and it can never be opened without knowing the password."

Bu waved his hand to indicate that Bang should not show off; he could tell that Bai Zhongqi and his people were extraordinary, and that the belongings on him might not catch their eye.

Bai Zhongqi was more interested in what was referred to as the Eternal Crystal Stones, he asked, "Just now, Brother Bang mentioned that you found these things inside the bug's body, and that they could be exchanged for goods; what exactly are they?"

Bang looked at Bai Zhongqi in astonishment and said, "You don't know about Eternal Crystal Stones? Eternal Crystal Stones are the most valuable treasures on Taoran Star. It is said that a hundred years ago, three foolish countries on Taoran Star fought a stupid war for world dominance, which ultimately destroyed the entire world, with less than one in ten thousand surviving. The surface was full of dangerous radiation, and it is said that the most powerful people built a spaceship and left for another planet, while the other survivors began to build shelters underground.

About sixty years later, people discovered that the radiation on the surface was decreasing, but many creatures had mutated. They became extremely dangerous monsters, some of which had Eternal Crystal Stones inside them. These stones are particularly dangerous; prolonged human contact can cause radiation sickness, so they need to be kept in special containers. We don't know what the Eternal Crystal Stones are for, but extraterrestrials value them highly."

A brow raised, Bai Zhongqi asked, "Extraterrestrials?"

Bu found the ignorance of Bai Zhongqi and his group rather surprising but explained everything in detail, "These extraterrestrials came to our planet just ten years ago, and it's said that they have appeared in many places. They arrived on huge spaceships and the only thing they've done is trade Eternal Crystal Stones with us. Almost all alien weapons on the planet come from these extraterrestrials. They come at regular intervals, and all the Hunting Groups that have collected Eternal Crystal Stones will rush to the markets they set up to trade. Gradually, the local people began to use the arrival of the extraterrestrials as a date for trade among themselves, holding large trading events at fixed locations, with different marketplaces and Hunting Groups engaging in trade and exchanging what they have."

Filled with curiosity, Bai Zhongqi asked, "What do these extraterrestrials look like?"

This time, Bang answered, "They look odd, come in several varieties, but the highest in status seem to be a race similar to us humans. However, they have pale silver skin, platinum hair, two wing-shaped horn-like protrusions on their heads, and their eyes are always lit up like lamps."

On hearing this, Bai Zhongqi thought of something and pulled out his personal smart device, projecting a holographic image that displayed the appearance of an alien race.

The life-like quality of the hologram and the wondrous functionality of the smart device once again amazed Bu and the others. Pointing at the holographic projection of the alien, Bang exclaimed, "Yes, that's the one."

Bu, on the other hand, looked at Bai Zhongqi for a long time and said, "Buddy, you're not from Taoran Star, are you?"

Bai Zhongqi was somewhat surprised and asked, "Why do you say that?"

"Your advanced equipment keeps popping up, and you don't seem to marvel at them at all, as if these are common things that you use all the time. If there was a power like that on Taoran Star, it would have ruled the world long ago."

Bai Zhongqi nodded openly, admitting, "Indeed, we are from another Universe Civilization; however, Mr. Hu here is actually indeed from your planet."

Bu could tell that Bai Zhongqi was the leader, so he simply nodded slightly in greeting to Hu, without saying much else.

Upon hearing what Bu said and Bai Zhongqi's confession, the other members of the Hunting Group were shocked; they had not expected Bai Zhongqi and his people to be extraterrestrials.

Bang even got closer, examining Bai Zhongqi, and asked, "How did you manage to look like us?"

Smiling, Bai Zhongqi replied, "Many races in the universe look like us, known as the Primate Clan. Some speculate that we share a common ancestor, the ancient Universe Civilization known as the Elder Race."

Bu realized that he was facing a significant opportunity. Ten years ago, when an extraterrestrial civilization came to Taoran Star and traded Eternal Crystal Stones there, many Shelters and Hunting Groups acquired alien weapons, leading to further development; even now, there are those with boundless ambition preparing to live on the surface again.

Bu did not know whether Bai Zhongqi and his people were more advanced or behind the previous extraterrestrials but realized that they could benefit from them. If he could establish a good relationship with Bai Zhongqi and his people, perhaps they could gain more advantages.

Nan Ma approached Bai Zhongqi and asked, "Chancellor, what's the deal with those extraterrestrials? Do you know them?"

Hu was also very interested in this question, clearly, the arriving Universe Civilization had already had a profound influence on Taoran Star.

Bai Zhongqi's expression darkened as he said to both of them, "This civilization, like our Iridium Star Earth civilization, has an indirect relationship. The name of this civilization itself has been forgotten by people, who now call it—the Benefactor Civilization. Like our old adversary, Teizene, this civilization has a notorious reputation. In the Galaxy, they are known alongside the Cannibalistic Civilization of Teizene, claiming to bestow benevolence on other civilizations, when in actuality they enslave them."

Bai Zhongqi went on, "The Benefactors rely on numerous vassal civilizations to serve them, so the different extraterrestrials that Bang and others have seen should all be their vassals. They come here to collect these Eternal Crystal Stones, which must serve some special purpose. We need to clarify what that purpose is."

Nan Ma said, "The Benefactors came to Taoran Star and didn't establish a colony here; instead, they opted for trade. Why is that?"

"Here is too far from their sphere of influence, similar to Teizene—they lack the power to expand this far. Additionally, the Eternal Crystal Stones are hard to locate, hidden in various creatures, making a thorough search difficult. But by outsourcing the work to the people of Taoran Star, who can then periodically come and buy from them, it makes things much easier."

Laughing, Nan Ma said, "Now, we really should figure out what these Eternal Crystal Stones actually are."

After a general discussion, Bai Zhongqi still asked Bu and the others to take them to the Shelter that Bu belonged to, to have a look. He was still very interested in what the post-disaster underground shelter facilities and the state of civilization on Taoran Star were like.