N-A-A Chapter 79: Borrowing Money
Chapter 79: Borrowing Money
The three left the slave trading square and continued on their way.
Babata's virtual image bounced on Luo Feng's shoulder, enthusiastically explaining things to the three of them.
"Hey, you three country bumpkins, stop looking around like that, or people will laugh at you."
Luo Feng asked, "Babata, how does the Virtual Universe Network allow people scattered across the universe to communicate instantly?"
"I don't know either. That's a technology that only Virtual Universe Company can master. It's one of the pinnacle powers of humanity."
Babata waved his little devil hand and shouted exaggeratedly.
Thor was curiously examining a three-eyed alien when he heard this, so he lowered his voice and leaned closer.
"Are there any other forces of similar size?"
"Yes, these forces are stronger than the Qianwu Universe Kingdom. Listen up, all of you."
Babata proudly puffed out his little chest and said solemnly.
"These are the Cosmic Galaxy Bank, the First Cosmic Bank, the Cosmic Mercenary Alliance, the Virtual Universe Company, and the Giant Axe Arena."
"These five superpowers control the lifeline of humanity's territory. I've already compiled their information; you can look at it yourselves in a bit."
At this moment, the auxiliary light brain on Hong's wrist flashed, and Qiu Jian's virtual projection appeared. He was dressed in black and had a cold expression.
He added in his usual indifferent tone, "Back on Sword-Loving Star, even a powerful figure like my original master belonged to the Cosmic Mercenary Alliance."
Before long, a magnificent building appeared at the edge of their sight. The building's surface shimmered with a deep blue light, and a huge emblem of the Virtual Universe Corporation floated atop it, exuding majesty.
Thor touched his bald head and exclaimed, "Wow, this is a branch of Virtual Universe Corporation. It's really impressive."
"Let's go inside and take care of some business."
Hong ignored Thor and led the way up the metal steps.
Three silver-clad guards followed silently behind them.
The lobby is spacious and divided into multiple business areas, with smart robots and reception staff moving around.
In the area where virtual equipment is sold, a waitress with a fluffy fox tail stands in front of a metal counter.
She was idly pressing the virtual screen when her expression changed instantly when she saw the three Silver Guards behind Hong and the others. She immediately greeted them with a smile.
"Distinguished guests, how may I help you?"
The waitress bowed respectfully.
Luo Feng stepped forward and took out the Black Dragon Mountain Empire citizen identity card that he had just obtained.
"Buy us thirteen consciousness-sensing helmets, the most basic models will do. Also, provide us with thirteen anonymous accounts."
The waitress dared not delay and immediately began operating on the virtual screen.
"Okay, please wait a moment, guests."
She said with a smile as she operated the equipment.
"Anonymous accounts do not need to be linked to a real identity, and according to regulations, an additional handling fee will be charged."
Without wasting any words, Luo Feng took out twenty Qianwu coins from his storage space and tossed them onto the counter.
Upon seeing the Qianwu coins, the waitress moved even faster.
Soon, thirteen dark blue helmets were packed into a metal briefcase and respectfully handed to the counter.
Luo Feng took the suitcase and put it into his spatial ring.
He turned to look at Hong and Thor.
"Big brother, second brother, we've bought everything. Where to next?"
Hong looked around at the noisy surroundings and slowly began to speak.
"Let's find a quiet and safe place to rest first. We can also try out the virtual universe while we're at it."
The three turned and left the Virtual Universe Company building.
After flying along the street for a while, they found an upscale restaurant in a bustling area near the slave market.
As they landed, Hong glanced discreetly at the direction of Slave Square not far away.
They went into the restaurant and booked the most luxurious private room on the top floor.
The walls of the private room were made of a special dark gold alloy that could block the detection of mental energy.
The three of them sat down on the sofa.
Luo Feng waved to the waiter beside him.
"Alright, you can go out now."
After the waiter left, Hong gave the order in a cold voice.
"Silver Guards, stand guard at the door. No one is allowed to enter without my order."
Three silver-clad guards silently blocked the entrance to the private room.
After confirming that the environment was safe, Luo Feng took out three consciousness-sensing helmets from his spatial ring and handed them to Hong and Thor.
Thor took the helmet and examined it closely, turning it over and over in his hands.
"Is this thing really as amazing as Babata says?"
Hong held the cold helmet, a ripple of emotion stirring within him. He had read countless novels about virtual reality, but he never imagined he would actually experience it firsthand.
He suppressed his thoughts and calmly said, "We'll know once we try them on."
The three of them put on their helmets at the same time, and a slight electric shock ran through their scalps.
A deep voice rang out.
"Neural connection complete. Virtual universe network is connecting. Please wait."
The darkness before my eyes vanished instantly.
Hong opened his eyes and found himself standing on a wide street paved with bluestone slabs.
Realistic white clouds floated in the sky, a gentle breeze caressed my face, and I could smell the fragrance of flowers and plants from the roadside flowerbeds.
The surrounding area was filled with people dressed in strange costumes, and the sounds of hawking and laughter filled the air.
The light and shadow of Luo Feng and Thor condensed and took shape around Hong almost simultaneously.
Thor instinctively pinched his arm hard, and a piercing pain shot through him, making him wince in pain.
"My God, this isn't a virtual network, it feels just like the real world."
Thor exclaimed in alarm.
Babata's little devil form appeared on the side of the street.
"Hmph, look at you, so unsophisticated."
Babata stood proudly with his hands on his hips.
"I'm telling you, this is Black Dragon Mountain Island, and all the netizens of the Black Dragon Mountain Empire log in here."
The three brothers strolled around the virtual street for a while, then walked into a quiet teahouse and sat down at a wooden table in the corner.
Babata immediately projected a virtual screen onto the desktop.
The screen was filled with the Black Dragon Mountain Empire's territorial laws.
"Alright, enough joking around, let's get down to business. I've already looked into the specific conditions for buying Earth and becoming its lord."
Babata's little face turned serious.
Luo Feng and Thor immediately leaned over to read it carefully.
Babata pointed to the first rule on the light screen and explained, "According to cosmic law, Earth is currently an unclaimed, primitive life-bearing planet. To become its legitimate lord, one first needs citizenship of the Black Dragon Mountain Empire, which we have just completed."
"What is the most crucial condition?"
Luo Feng pressed for an answer.
Money. It's a huge amount of wealth.
Babata exaggeratedly spread his arms and quickly brought up a set of digital models on the light screen.
"The down payment for an ordinary life-bearing planet is between 300 billion and 3 trillion Black Dragon Coins. Earth is of the highest standard, requiring a payment of 3 trillion Black Dragon Coins, which is equivalent to 3 billion Qianwu Coins."
Upon hearing this outrageous astronomical figure, Thor was so shocked that he couldn't speak for a long time.
Qiu Jian's figure appeared beside him.
He added indifferently, "Unless you are willing to cooperate with the Black Dragon Mountain Empire in management, in which case you only need to pay a deposit of one hundred billion to one trillion."
Luo Feng leaned back in his chair, feeling utterly helpless, and rubbed his temples.
"The iron ore we mined, plus the start-up capital left by my teacher, is far from enough to fill this bottomless pit."
Luo Feng shook his head with a wry smile.
"We are too poor right now."
At this moment, Hong, who had been silently drinking tea, slowly put down his tea set.
He raised his head and looked straight at Luo Feng and Thor.
Hong, who was usually calm and composed, showed an unusual look of urgency on his face.
"Third brother, could you... lend me some money first?"
Hong said seriously.
Luo Feng and Lei Shen were stunned by this sudden question.
The eldest brother, who is usually all-powerful, actually took the initiative to ask to borrow money?
"Borrow money? Brother, what do you need money for? Is it urgent?"
Luo Feng looked puzzled.
Hong looked out the window, as if he were seeing a slave square in the real world.
He calmly uttered four words.
"Buy a slave."