The Seventh Base

The other party appeared at their purchased villa, which meant they had likely been watched, and it might not have been Xu Mo who was exposed, but Sister Butterfly.

However, Sister Butterfly wasn't very famous on Camp Star or other planets; those who knew her certainly weren't numerous.

"Sister Butterfly, which places have you visited recently?" Xu Mo asked.

"The company, home, and today I went to school," Ye Qingdie responded.

"Have you been to the Mechanical God Arena recently?" Xu Mo asked.

"Things there have stabilized; I haven't been there recently," Ye Qingdie said.

Xu Mo showed a trace of surprise; if she had only been commuting between work and home, there wouldn't have been a chance for exposure.

"What about earlier?" Xu Mo asked.

"As for earlier, you'd have to go back to a few days after the Lune Festival," Ye Qingdie thought for a moment and said, "Right, I also went to the Royal Castle to attend Princess Elizabeth's coming-of-age ceremony."

"The Royal Castle!" Xu Mo shuddered internally; it was a place teeming with diverse characters. It must have been the occasion where Ye Qingdie had the broadest contact with outsiders. So the problem arose during Elizabeth's coming-of-age ceremony.

"What's wrong, did you think of something?" Ye Qingdie asked.

"Yes, I suspect that someone recognized you at Elizabeth's birthday," Xu Mo spoke, sending a message to Ize asking if he could obtain the guest list and video from that day.

Following that, Xu Mo dialed Ross's communication number.

"Mr. Xu Mo," Ross called out.

"Camp Star, Krusu Star, Lantis Star—look into the Mecha companies connected to the Mechanical God Arena. Once you do, use the resources of the Blue Star Energy Technology Group to suppress and destroy them; I want them out of business. You can have Ye Huan assist you," Xu Mo said. With the current power of the Blue Star Energy Technology Group, it was entirely possible.

Although they had started late, the Blue Star Energy Technology Group's position in the Mechanical God Arena was now unshakeable.

"Yes, Mr. Xu Mo," Ross, though somewhat puzzled, complied.

"Regarding the group's investment in Sasi Kingdom, don't use capital. I need a top-tier interstellar battleship and two smaller warships instead," Xu Mo said. "The base needs strong security measures."

"Yes, I'll talk to them," Ross responded, "But purchasing a large-scale interstellar battleship requires approval from the Ministry of Defense, and selling interstellar battleships also requires the approval of Sasi Kingdom."

The Great Demon King actually wanted warships!

Large interstellar warships, which were weapons necessary for planetary wars, were not easily bought or sold.

As for the smaller warships, these were part of their future plans; building warships demanded higher technical requirements and more complexity, not to mention substantial financial support. As for large starships, unless they could secure official permission from Lucas Star in the future, they didn't qualify to build them, and the procedures were very complicated.

"The warships to be purchased won't enter Lucas Star; they'll go directly to the base without passing through the Ministry of Defense. As for Sasi Kingdom, I'll talk to Sal. For now, keep this confidential; only you and Mr. Stark should be aware," Xu Mo said.

"Yes," Ross replied, his heart slightly perturbed.

What exactly did the Great Demon King want to do?

He actually wanted to buy warships!

Since joining the Blue Star Energy Technology Group, Ross felt he was part of a grand enterprise.

But now, Ross suddenly felt that this grand enterprise was perhaps too grand…grand enough to scare him!

Xu Mo wanted to buy warships, also as a precaution.

He had been exposed on this side now, and the base should still be safe for the time being. The enemy might think they had fled Byron Star to Lucas Star, unaware of the base's existence.

But if they knew, they would undoubtedly launch a war to destroy the base.

The Deep Sea Battleship was still unrepairable, and they needed to prepare in advance to defend against the war.

He had originally wanted to lay low and develop for a few more years until the Blue Star Energy Technology Group was strong enough, but now he couldn't be sure how much longer he could lay low, so he had to start planning.

The trade in interstellar battleships involved too much to be decided at the planetary level since they were the most important weapon in interstellar warfare. However, if there were enough benefits, it wasn't impossible, after all, as long as there was enough funding, more interstellar battleships could be built.

Conveniently, the shares could be given directly to Sal, which would better bind him and even the Sasi Kingdom.

The wider the interests involved with the Blue Star Energy Technology Group, the safer it would be in the future. Here, safety referred to aspects outside of business operations, but for such a corporate group, there were no problems on the business level.

Ize had obtained the video of the adult ceremony held that day, recorded through the lens of a journalist. The list required cooperation from the Royal Family, which he hadn't yet received.

After receiving it, Xu Mo watched intently until he saw a group of people entering the banquet area outside the castle, and he immediately knew why he had been exposed.

Li Zelong, Nanming Huowu!

They attended Princess Elizabeth's birthday banquet along with representatives from the Byron Star Federation Government and saw Ye Qingdie.

A murderous intent flashed in Xu Mo's eyes.

After Li Zelong and Nanming Huowu saw Ye Qingdie, they directly relayed the message to the invading planet, leading to the subsequent events that nearly cost them their lives.

Years ago in Steel Dome City, Li Zelong supported the Shen Family Brothers, causing turmoil in Steel Dome City, which led to a series of events. Many people died in the wars there, and ultimately Li Zelong retreated with Nanming Huowu. If not for the support of Zero and Stark's Mecha, they might have been annihilated.

He hadn't expected that coming to Lucas Star would nearly cost them their lives again.

Dean Nanming had resisted the Financial Tycoons for many years, believing that they would betray their planet in times of crisis. If he knew that his granddaughter had completely become one of them, what would he think?

Dean Nanming retired years ago after suffering a massive blow, and it was unknown how he was faring now.

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Xu Mo and Zero returned to school under the escort of Ye Huan, taking their equipment with them, ready for any situation.

In the future, when Ross, Ye Qingdie, and other group leaders traveled, Xu Mo also instructed Captain Ye to pay attention to security measures.

Xu Mo clearly understood that the enemy wanted to capture him alive because they believed he had control over Deep Sea Civilization technology and had brought a technology team to Lucas Star to establish the Blue Star Energy Technology Group. They wanted him alive; dead, he would be of no value.

Once back at Lucas University, Xu Mo sought out Sal right away.

In the Extraordinary Department lounge, after a great battle,

"You want a warship?" Sal was somewhat surprised. He knew Xu Mo wanted to strike back at Anos but hadn't expected him to start preparing so soon, and even to purchase a warship.

"Yes, the Blue Star Energy Technology Group needs to become a top interstellar technology group. We'll face many challenges. Our base has been threatened, Sal. I won't let you suffer any losses in procuring the warship. I'll give you ten percent of the shares, with five percent for you personally," Xu Mo said. That five percent seemed to be for Sal, but in reality, it was also for the Sasi Royal Family.

He believed that the Sasi Kingdom might agree if they placed enough importance on the Blue Star Energy Technology Group, because Princess Elizabeth was the spokesperson for the Blue Star Energy Technology Group. To the Sasi Kingdom, the Blue Star Energy Technology Group was part of Lucas Star, and once they held shares, the group wouldn't just serve Lucas Star but them as well.

"I can't decide on my own; I need to consult with my family," Sal said.

"Brother Sal, please have faith in the future of the Blue Star Energy Technology Group. Currently, we're developing disruptor weapons, but in the future, we will develop superpower weapons, even warships. This plan, even Elizabeth and the others don't know; I've told only you," Xu Mo said.

"Alright, I'll try my best," Sal nodded seriously, but the matter was complex, and the Sasi Kingdom also needed to weigh the pros and cons.