Cartel was too lazy to explain. He directly ordered, "I already have most of the materials, and I'm only missing one. Write it down. Twenty boxes of Brilliant Blue Gold, and each box must weigh more than ten pounds … Eh?
What's with that expression? "
Ding Meng's eyelids drooped as if he was dozing off. "Mister Cartel, are you sure you want Brilliant Blue Gold?"
Cartel asked, "Do you have a problem with that?"
It wasn't just a problem; it was the most difficult problem of all.
The blue luminous gold and the yellow luminous gold were made of the same metal. The T-shaped claws were made of the yellow luminous gold, and the blue luminous gold was of a higher grade. Not to mention that the Federal Empire did not have the method to extract and forge this metal, the obsidian mines were mostly excavated from the Devouring Realm. The first thing you asked me to do was to go to the Devouring Realm to get stones.
This was a hundred times more difficult than the trip to Meteor City.
"Cough cough!"
Ding Meng was a bit embarrassed. "This … I don't think I'm suitable for this Aquaselenic Sword. Mister Cartel, why don't you help me restore the ancient sword?"
Cartel said, "It's already impossible to restore it. I've already melted that ancient sword of yours. The truly useful materials are all in this bottle."
"This …" Ding Meng was a bit dumbfounded.
Without the ancient sword, he wouldn't be able to deal with the armor, armor, and tough-type Origin Ability users' claws.
Ding Meng was still in a daze when the system's voice suddenly sounded in the hall. "Group employee Li Yu requests entry."
Cartel operated the control panel a few times, and the door slowly opened. Li Yu's figure quickly appeared at the workbench and politely greeted Ding Meng. "Mister Ting, how have you been these days?"
These days?
Ding Meng wondered if he had been in the Induction Cabin for a long time.
Little Rascal immediately nodded. "Yes, Ding Meng, you've been in there for twenty-six days. It's almost been a month."
Ding Meng was a little anxious. The progress of the eighth origin was so slow and time-consuming. It seemed that he would have to activate the anti-gravity telekinesis force field next time. Otherwise, it would take him at least a year and a half to complete the eighth origin.
Xiao Ai said, "That's indeed the case. You've used up too much of your telekinesis, which has instead accelerated your refinement of the Inverse Source Crystal. This way, the efficiency will be doubled."
Little Rascal said, "I keep having the feeling that Aquaselenic Sword is really a good item. I just analyzed its manufacturing principle. It seems to be a special code for high level red guests. To be able to use this kind of thing to encrypt, no matter how bad the sword is, it can't be too bad."
It was rare that Xiao Ai did not raise any objections. "Yes, the modification will naturally continue, but we must also find a way to equip good equipment. If we encounter an opponent like the Heraglas armor again, at least it won't be as difficult as it was on Cypress Gu."
While the two of them were discussing in private, Cartel glanced at Li Yu. "Little Yu, why are you looking for me again?"
Li Yu smiled and said, "Mr. Cartel, I've brought the thing you asked me to bring. I'm just here to tell you."
Actually, there was no need for her to make a special trip for this kind of thing. She could have just called through the wristband, but she still came in person. It was enough to show that the two of them had a good relationship within the corporation.
"Thank you!"
Cartel also showed a rare happy smile. "By the way, aren't you going to represent the corporation at that Sir's banquet today?"
Li Yu smiled and said, "It's Professor Lang."
Cartel said, "Then why aren't you going?"
This time, Li Yu's expression became awkward. "I accepted this task. The corporation assigned two people to go. Now that everyone is out, I'm still missing one person."
Cartel finally understood why she was here. He said in surprise, "Don't tell me you want this old man to accompany you?"
Li Yu smiled again. "Mr. Cartel, I'll have to trouble you. Please!"
"I'm not going!"
Cartel's attitude was very firm. "It's not like you don't know. I never participate in those ghost events. It's boring."
Li Yu begged, "Aiya, Mr. Cartel, I beg you. I really can't find anyone else. I'm the only one from the three divisions at the headquarters."
Cartel rolled his eyes and saw that Ding Meng was in a daze with her head lowered. He immediately had an idea. "Let this kid go with you."
"Mr Ting?" Li Yu was startled. "Mr Ting's identity isn't very suitable, right?"
Cartel said, "What's not suitable?
He's a guest of the Starbow Corporation. He has a level 3 VIP card to attend Langton's banquet. He has the qualifications, right? "
Li Yu thought about it and felt that it made sense.
Ding Meng immediately came over. "What are you guys talking about?"
Cartel said, "Kid, I'll show you the way. Go to a private banquet with Li Yu. There are many people there who have ideas. Maybe they can give you some ideas. If you can get the materials, I promise you that I'll give you a good sword in ten days."
"Oh?" Ding Meng's interest was finally piqued. "It's possible to obtain Brilliant Blue Gold in the Federation?"
Li Yu immediately said, "Mr Ting, do you need help with anything?"
There were many things that he needed help with. For him, the most important thing now was to go to the Linda department and ask Li Yu. Maybe he could find out something.
"Mr Ting, it's great that you're willing to help."
Li Yu's expression was very happy. "After attending this banquet, I'll have more than enough contribution points for this month. Mr Ting, come to my office to talk. I won't disturb Mr Cartel's work."
Ding Meng nodded and said, "Okay!"
Li Yu's office was located on the 228th floor of the central building. Although it was called an office, it was actually more like a lounge. In the 50-square-meter room, other than the central console that had six screens lit up, the other facilities were arranged according to Li Yu's personal preferences. The typical thing was that the room was filled with pink hues. There was a teddy bear on the sofa, and on the storage cabinet was a colorful wallpaper of Xu Mengqing …
Li Yu smiled and said, "Mr Ting, we're going to the banquet as a representative of the company. You might have to change your outfit, but don't worry. You don't have to spend money to go to the shopping mall. I have men's clothes here. My brother's figure is about the same as yours. There's a bathroom nearby. Why don't you try it?"
She was very considerate. When she received Ding Meng at the space station, she knew in advance that these people were refugees. When she saw them dressed like beggars, she vaguely guessed that Ding Meng's financial situation was not very good. Therefore, she first brought Ding Meng to her office to change his clothes.
Although Ding Meng was obsessed with cultivation, he was not stupid. When he saw Li Yu take out several sets of clothes from the cabinet, and these clothes were all brand new. There were even two sets of clothes that were still in their packaging, he felt a little grateful. After all, Li Yu was considerate of him.
Although he had hundreds of thousands of Star Credits in his wristwatch, he still did not have much of a concept of money.
Ten minutes later, Ding Meng washed up and dressed up under the guidance of Little Rascal and Little Love. Then, he walked out of the bathroom.
Li Yu's eyes could not help but light up. "Wow, Mr Ting is so energetic!"
"Am I?" Ding Meng looked around at the black suit he was wearing. He was still not used to wearing it.
Li Yu praised, "It's true. You look so energetic. You're very handsome!"
The word handsome was a compliment, but after Ding Meng changed his clothes, his appearance had indeed changed a lot.
At least now, his face was clean and his hair was combed. In terms of appearance, Ding Meng was not considered handsome, but his facial features were definitely well-defined. There was a trace of heroic spirit between his eyebrows, and this trace of heroic spirit gave him a different feeling. Although this person looked young, he had a calmness and tenacity that people his age did not have.
Because Ding Meng was not very tall, the black suit did not have the effect of looking straight and upright. However, the suit was slightly tucked in at the waist, and the shoulders protruded. When paired with the dark blue tie and shiny leather shoes, Ding Meng actually looked particularly energetic. This kind of style was that although this person looked very calm and serene, you would feel that he had a sharp aura about him, like a sharp blade quietly waiting to be unsheathed. Before the blade was unsheathed, the aura of sharpness had already been produced.
"Mr Ting, you're a combat-type Origin Ability user, right?" Li Yu finally asked this question.
Ding Meng nodded. "Yes, I'm from the Thermodynamics Department."
Li Yu knew that the fact that Ding Meng was even willing to tell him which department he was from was already a great show of respect.
Within the Federation's borders, the data of Origin Ability users could not be directly asked about. Unless the other party took the initiative to reveal it or revealed it in various activities or battles, it would be considered a rude act.
The Starry Rainbow Group's security department was where combat-type Origin Ability users gathered. It was also the department with the highest status in the entire group. Although Li Yu had worked in this place for many years, she only knew that the Blue Moon branch had a total of 266 combat-type Origin Ability users. All of them were elites of their respective departments.
Among these 266 people, there was one Battle Monarch, two Origin Energy Generals, and five Battle Masters. Apart from that, Li Yu did not know any other information.
The reason she was going to participate in this banquet was because a Battle Sovereign who was on good terms with her had given her the opportunity. That Battle Sovereign friend of hers was at a critical juncture in his cultivation and couldn't leave, so he had given this opportunity to her.
Of course, this was easy to understand. Not every Origin Ability user's cultivation could advance as quickly as Ding Meng's. When everyone had nothing to do, they would race against time to cultivate in the Sensory Cabin.
It was only after hearing Li Yu's explanation that Ding Meng finally understood that Origin Energy Battle Sovereigns were mainstream within the Federation's borders. The more powerful ones were Battle Masters, and Battle Generals were experts. He was still at the Battle Sovereign level, so he was still considered relatively mediocre within the mainstream.
Of course, strength could not be measured solely by data or rank. Ding Meng was only 21 years old as a Battle Sovereign. This was a fact that no one dared to overlook.
By the time they left the Starry Rainbow Group's building, it was already evening. The sky was gradually darkening. The two of them arrived at the tarmac and boarded Li Yu's "Divine Wind" shuttle car.
Manual piloting was not allowed within the airspace of Blue Pole Star City. The autopilot system had to set the destination in advance and integrate it into the international space network. The traffic control system would then automatically assign the route and arrange the aircraft's airspace.
In any case, Ding Meng did not understand these things. He watched as Li Yu fiddled with the control panel for a while before the system gave him a distorted driving curve. It seemed that they were flying towards a mountain peak in the east of Blue Pole Star City. The flight time given by the system was 26 minutes and 51 seconds.
Fortunately, the flight time was not too long. Presumably, this place was not far from the Starry Rainbow Group's headquarters.