In the space station of Flying Star City, spaceships were entering and exiting one after another. However, all the spaceships shared a common feature, which was that they were in all kinds of bizarre shapes and sizes. The experienced travelers would know that this was not an official spaceport but a temporary dock established by the forces in outer space.
Ding Meng walked into the crowded helipad plaza. Here, countless navigators were holding up their crystal boards and yelling, "Sir, Sir!
"Come, come, come, come, if you want to go to Planet Le Ji, come here. The price is cheap, and the service is good!"
"Is there anyone going to Planet Gold Sand? There's only one person left. Get on the ship and leave. Really, my son wants you!"
"Planet Cypress is one step faster, one step faster. Two thousand Star Coins. There's an eight-hour induction cabin on the way. Snacks and fruits are also included. It's quite a good deal."
"Brothers going to Planet Aqua Blue?
One thousand five hundred Star Coins is on sale. The last two tickets are half price. First come, first serve … "
Looking at the lively scene, Ding Meng happily walked toward Gate 1. Because the line here was the shortest, the terminal was usually the most difficult to reach, so there were the fewest customers.
Although there were not many customers, the navigators were all dressed in suits and leather shoes. Their leather shoes were shiny, and they looked like humans. Their purpose was to appear more superior among the galactic refugees and mercenaries.
As soon as Ding Meng arrived, the suited navigator immediately approached him with a smile. "Welcome, customer friend. Your mood is our expression, and your thoughts are our methods. Where are you going?"
Ding Meng looked at this person and couldn't help but smile. This person has already arrived at the Flying Star City from Cypress Grove Planet. This person is Liao Zhang of the Top Wind Food and Entertainment International Limited, the one who managed the Heaven's Luck.
"I'm going to Blue Pole Star City. Can your ship reach me?" Ding Meng asked calmly.
In fact, this question shouldn't have been asked. The answer was that Liao Zhang's Heaven's Fate was a non-official ship in outer space. If he wanted to enter the Holy Grail Federation's territory, it would undoubtedly mean that his business was too good.
"Ha, brother, you've come at the right time. We're going to the Blue Pole Star City of the Azure Star System!" Liao Zhang's face was full of surprise. However, he was secretly thinking about how to get the guests on board first.
Ding Meng asked, "How much is the ticket?"
Liao Zhang stretched out two fingers: "Not much, only thirty thousand star coins!"
Thirty thousand star coins was indeed not a lot to send someone into the Federation's territory. To be precise, it was a huge profit.
Ding Meng nodded and said, "Okay, take me up there!"
What stopped at the launch pad was not the Tian Yun, but a brand-new, shiny medium-sized carrier. After entering the cabin of the starship, Ding Meng found that Liao Zhang was much smarter than before. The cabin had been changed into a hall similar to a teahouse. Rows of booths were neatly arranged, and there were even people serving them.
Unfortunately, there were very few customers. There were only a few scattered groups of people.
Ding Meng glanced around the hall and then walked straight to the northwest corner. There was a floor-to-ceiling crystal window there that allowed one to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the stars in space. It was the best position.
There were other customers chatting in the booths. Among them was a young woman holding a five or six year old child. The woman was nervously looking next door. This was the first time she had traveled so far, so it was inevitable that she was worried that she would run into some shady people on the way. The child, on the other hand, had his eyes wide open in curiosity. He was very interested in everything about the outside world.
Ding Meng sat down across from the mother and daughter and let out a long sigh of relief. He had finally seen the people he cared about — Ah Qiao and Xiao Shanzi. They were still alive and had not suffered the disaster of being poisoned. For Ding Meng, this was enough to comfort him.
"Big brother, are you going to Blue Pole Star City too?" Xiao Shanzi took the initiative to speak.
Ding Meng smiled and nodded. "Yes, I'm going to visit an old friend. What about you?"
Xiao Shanzi was still as active as before. He immediately broke free from Ah Qiao's embrace and punched twice on the spot. "I'm finally going to the martial arts school to learn martial arts."
Ah Qiao quickly pulled him back. "Xiao Shanzi, don't move around. You have to be polite to others."
Xiao Shanzi smiled like a child. "Hehe, okay!"
At this time, someone brought drinks and snacks over. Ding Meng turned his head and almost blurted out. There were two well-dressed attendants. One was tall and the other was thin and weak. The two of them looked very out of place when standing next to each other.
However, Ding Meng also knew these two people. They were the Commander and Xiao Si.
Xiao Si, who had died tragically in his memory, had actually survived in this life. He had even left the Black Gold Base and become an attendant on this starship. Perhaps this was not the best ending, but for Xiao Si, having a legitimate job to make a living was already a great blessing.
"Please enjoy your meal!" The Grand Marshal greeted them courteously and then called for Xiao Si to leave.
Xiao Si was still the same as before. His head was lowered and he looked very quiet. He was full of thoughts.
"Wait!" Ding Meng stopped him.
The Commander immediately turned around. "Is there anything else you need, sir?"
Ding Meng looked at Xiao Si. "Your surname is Zhong, right?"
Xiao Si was very surprised. "How did you know?"
Ding Meng smiled. "Especially, light two packs of cigarettes for me and send them to that table over there. Tell them that I'm treating them and I'll pay for the expenses."
Xiao Si followed his gaze and saw that there was a table of customers in the southwest direction. They were obviously two young couples.
Although Xiao Si was a little surprised, he still did as Ding Meng said. After all, Ding Meng was a customer who was willing to pay a high price. Thus, two packs of cigarettes were quickly placed on the seats of the couples.
"Huh?
Mao, what brand of cigarettes is this? I've never seen it before.
Let me see the logo, Danhong Mountain?
That's a good name, a good name … "
Mao spat disdainfully. "Four Eyes, you uncultured thing. That's Hongta Mountain, not Danhong Mountain. I usually tell you to read more books and recognize a few words, but you don't listen. With your illiteracy level, you want to go to Blue Pole Star City? Are you going there to beg?"
Four Eyes smiled and said, "Hehe, my eyes were misty just now, so I didn't see clearly."
Then he turned his head to the beautiful woman beside him and said with a smile, "Wife, don't pay attention to him. Mao is an idiot who doesn't know anything. We can definitely go to Blue Pole Star City. My cousin said that he wants me to work in his company."
The woman he called his wife was none other than the goddess that Four Eyes had a crush on, Yan Jie of the Sky Wolf Corps. Now, the two of them were together and had become lovers.
Mao's girlfriend was also someone that Ding Meng knew. She was the female soldier Le Fei that Meng Yan had imitated in Meteor City. Ding Meng did not expect that everyone's identities would change in this life.
Of course, the people who did not change were still the people. Four Eyes and Mao got two packs of cigarettes for no reason, so they naturally came to Ding Meng to thank him.
"So, it's Brother Ding. It's an honor to meet you!" Four Eyes pretended to be polite.
Ding Meng smiled and said, "Do you know that we have boarded a pirate ship?"
"A pirate ship?" Mao was stunned when he heard that.
Ah Qiao, who was next to him, was also a little nervous. She immediately hugged Xiao Shanzi tightly.
Ding Meng said, "You can't be naive enough to think that a spaceship from outer space can pass the border space station's inspection, right?"
Four Eyes scratched his head and said, "But Boss Pei said that his ship has a special pass."
"Is that so?" Ding Meng stared at him.
"Anyway, that's what he said." Four Eyes braced himself and answered.
Ding Meng said, "We'll know when we enter the Federation's border."
In fact, they did not have to wait too long. As the starship sailed, everyone could see the situation outside with their naked eyes. The Federation's patrol fleet floated in the distant nebula like a ribbon. However, several cruisers and frigates floated down from the command ship and directly stopped the spaceship.
Not long after, a large number of fully armed soldiers poured into the cabin. This was a routine inspection.
The leading officer and his adjutant looked dignified and had an extraordinary bearing. As soon as they came in, they called Liao Zhang, the Grand Marshal, and Xiao Si to the front.
"Sir, hello, hello. Welcome to the patrol. Come and have a smoke first!" Liao Zhang had a fawning look on his face. At the same time, he presented the "Dead Mother" brand cigarette box.
"Sorry, I don't smoke!"
The leading officer did not buy it at all. The adjutant also looked indifferent. It was clear that this was official business.
Liao Zhang suddenly felt awkward.
"Please show me your pass!" The officer said expressionlessly.
Liao Zhang had no choice but to turn on his wristwatch. The adjutant immediately stepped forward and turned on his wristwatch to scan it. Not long after, the adjutant said coldly, "Sorry, your pass expired a year ago. I'm now officially informing you that you must return. You are not allowed to enter the border."
"Ah?" Four Eyes and the others were dumbfounded. They had wasted tens of thousands of star coins.
Liao Zhang immediately begged for mercy with a sad face. However, no matter how he acted, the officer did not appreciate it.
Ding Meng stepped forward and took out an exquisite crystal card. "Sir, I have this. These people are following me to Blue Pole Star City. Can you make an exception and let us in?"
The adjutant took the card and scanned it with his wristwatch. His expression immediately eased, and he was a little surprised. He turned to look at the officer. "It's not fake. It's real."
The officer took the card and scanned it carefully. Then, he looked up in surprise. "You're an invited guest?"
Ding Meng smiled. "Yes!"
The officer could not believe it. "This card is for a special invited guest."
A special guest was a top-notch guest. There were only a few people in the Federation who received such treatment.
Ding Meng smiled. "I used to work as a designer in Starbow and developed products with Mr. Cuttle. That's how I got this card."
"I see!"
The officer nodded thoughtfully. Then, he waved his hand and turned around. "Okay, let's go back. There's no problem with this ship. You're allowed to enter!"
When the patrol team left the ship, a group of people gathered around, including Liao Zhang. He came to Ding Meng's side. "Brother, if you're so powerful, why didn't you say so earlier? You made me worried."
Ding Meng would not tell them that the officer just now was Du Mo, and the adjutant was Long Feiyu. Their identities had changed in this life, and the card he took out was not an invited guest's invitation card. He had used his telekinesis to interfere with Du Mo and the others' minds, causing them to hallucinate.
Of course, Four Eyes and the others did not know this. They all thanked him with envy.
"Brother Ding, it's all thanks to you. Thank you so much!"
"A designer from Starbow Group. Tsk, tsk. Amazing!"
"Yo, Brother Ding, you're so polite. You're smoking again. What brand is this?
Hmm?
Is it drunk?
Eighty-eight Star Coins per pack?
Brother Ding, you're awesome! "
"Four Eyes, you uncultured thing. What do you mean by drunk?
That's Yellow Crane Tower! "
"Ahaha, Yellow Crane Tower, Yellow Crane Tower. My eyes were misty just now. Light up the cigarette …"
…
The group of people laughed and joked. Only Little Four silently went forward to thank him. "Thank you, Big Brother Ding Meng!"
Ding Meng looked at him, his eyes full of gentleness. He knew that Little Four was the real interstellar refugee. If Du Mo and the others found out, he would be sent back to the refugee camp.
"You're welcome, Little Four!"
Ding Meng's tone was full of emotion. He also said in his heart, "A long, long time ago, you saved my life. Now, I will not watch you suffer." This is for you, Little Four! "
Little Four was stunned. He realized that there was a sandalwood bracelet in his hand. He felt that this bracelet was very familiar, but he could not remember when he had seen it.
This was also a Divine Light equipment. When Little Four awakened in the future, it would become a Divine Light bracelet to protect him for life.
In a daze, Little Four looked up again and realized that Ding Meng had disappeared. He did not know where he had gone.
Little Shanzi slowly came to Little Four's side. "Big Brother, your bracelet is very beautiful."
Seeing the innocent child, Little Four showed a gentle expression. "Little friend, you can see it too?"
Little Shanzi nodded seriously. "There are a lot of such wood in the mountains of my hometown. They are all made into sandalwood bracelets. I heard that it can keep you safe."
Little Four was a little surprised. "Oh?
Is there such a thing? "
Little Shanzi said, "Hmm, only your closest relatives would give you this gift."
Little Four was a little confused. He looked up again to look for Ding Meng. "Really?
Are they really my relatives … "