Chapter 178: To Save the Source Star, Bai Fu Emerges as the Hostess [6k]
About twenty minutes before the Heavenly Lake Star fleet docked at the military port, the Star Network Commonwealth jointly released an announcement with the Tide Civilization, the Sky Eye Alliance, and the Castor Civilization. The announcement mentioned that upon receiving news from the Heavenly Lake Star, the four civilizations immediately formed a joint fleet to launch a raid on the Tower of Secrets, successfully thwarting the Tower’s plan to invade the Sea Lion Galaxy under the guise of a flood disaster.
The spokesperson for the Star Network Commonwealth provided detailed information and presented substantial evidence, causing the announcement to immediately spark discussions across the entire Star Network Commonwealth.
Although the joint fleet achieved minimal results in this war, destroying only about twenty escort ships from the Tower of Secrets, reflecting on it, the Tower had been causing trouble for over a decade, and this was the first time they had suffered a setback, and that too at the hands of the Star Network Commonwealth.
Wow—
Just thinking about it made the people of the Star Network feel proud.
“We Star Network people are truly outstanding!”
Amidst the celebrations, the Heavenly Lake Star fleet and Bai Fu once again became the focus of news headlines.
After all, the Heavenly Lake Star fleet had sent back crucial intelligence, and Bai Fu had lured out the people of the Tower of Secrets, thus exposing their scheme. If any part of this process had gone wrong, the Tower’s plan might have succeeded, resulting in countless casualties from their terrorist attacks.
In reality, Bai Fu’s contributions during the Heavenly Lake Star war were not the greatest; at least, Xiashi’s contributions were larger. However, compared to Xiashi, there were many more topics to discuss regarding Bai Fu.
First, Xiashi had already gained fame in the Sea Lion Galaxy System, and people had seen enough of her.
Second, Bai Fu was not only a newcomer but also a newcomer from the Dark Domain.
Third, Bai Fu’s appearance was no less impressive than Xiashi’s, and she was tall, making her appear more commanding and capable of uniting hearts compared to Xiashi.
The media of the Star Network Commonwealth knew right away that they would not lack news stories for some time after seeing Bai Fu.
A “queen” from a small civilization emerging from the Dark Domain, who in just two and a half months, slapped the notorious Tower of Secrets in the face and became famous across the Star Ocean. Such an event, if slightly hyped up, would generate discussions no less than a primary school student winning a race against world-class athletes!
Therefore, upon learning that Bai Fu was about to arrive at the Jin Gu Star, numerous reporters rushed to the Jin Gu Star military port.
Traffic, delicious, eat more!
They were ready to pounce the moment Bai Fu appeared.
“Aaaah—”
Shouts filled Bai Fu’s ears.
…
“I knew it would be like this.”
Manu turned to Bai Fu. As a person of the Star Network, he knew very well what these news media were like.
He did not take Bai Fu through a side entrance but walked straight through the main gate, considering that Bai Fu could not escape the reporters’ pursuit anytime soon. In that case, it was better to give them a straightforward interview so they would not keep coming up with tricky schemes. With him standing by, the reporters would be more restrained and less likely to ask strange questions.
For example:
“Holy Maiden, do you have a partner?”
“Holy Maiden, how many Void War Princesses can you eat in one meal?”
In writing gossip news, the reporters of the Star Network were at the forefront of the Initial Gateway Star Cluster industry.
Manu did not want such a pure young girl from the Dark Domain to be corrupted by these reporters, which would reflect poorly on the Star Network.
After talking with Bai Fu and understanding the media’s reputation, she walked to the front of the crowd.
Her favorite part of boosting her reputation had arrived!
Seeing her approach, the reporters at the front quickly asked the questions they had prepared in advance.
Bai Fu was aware that the Star Network people were most concerned about two issues: whether she truly came from the Dark Domain, and how much she identified with the Star Network, especially the second issue.
After the news of the Tower of Secrets being struck by the joint fleet spread, the people of the Star Network enthusiastically praised the Star Network online, which made people from other civilizations quite unhappy.
Blow us?
Indeed, the Star Network performed well this time, but wasn’t it mainly because of Bai Fu, who came from the Dark Domain? What did that have to do with the Star Network?
This rebuttal made the Star Network people unhappy. They wanted to refute it but didn’t know how, as Bai Fu was indeed not cultivated by the Star Network, and she had never publicly stated that she liked the Star Network.
Bai Fu’s interview was to answer these two doubts of the Star Network people.
“I really come from the Dark Domain, a planet called the Source Star…”
She repeated what she had told Xiashi before, but this time she used a method of praising first and then criticizing later. She first highly praised the beauty of the former Source Star, then described how tragic the Source Star had become after being polluted by spiritual energy, finally revealing a determined look.
“I believe that with my efforts and those of all the people of the Source Star, we will surely restore the Source Star to its former beautiful state, just like the Star Network planets that have been invaded by floods!”
At the end of her words, she deliberately compared the Star Network to the Source Star, subtly praising the Star Network. This move instantly increased people’s goodwill towards her.
Actually, Bai Fu was just setting the stage for what she was going to say next.
As for what she was going to say next…
Haha, here comes Fulaf!
In front of numerous cameras, Bai Fu directly began praising the Star Network.
The Star Network people are very enthusiastic, kind, and brave. I misunderstood the Star Network because of the chaotic star paths, but actually interacting with it revealed that it is very beautiful. It feels like home when I’m in the Star Network.
In summary, one sentence—
Our Star Network is truly amazing!
This praise left the reporters, onlookers, and Star Network viewers watching the live broadcast dizzy.
[Our Star Network is really this good? This makes me feel a bit embarrassed. Is Bai Fu doing this to deliberately fool us?]
[What’s there to fool about? The reason why the Holy Maiden’s praise sounds a bit embarrassing is because you haven’t put yourself in the Holy Maiden’s shoes.]
[Put myself in Bai Fu’s shoes?]
[Think about it, the Holy Maiden is from the Dark Domain. Although she is like a queen in the Dark Domain civilization, she is still from the Dark Domain. When people from the Dark Domain leave the Dark Domain to come to our big places, don’t they think everything is impressive? But everyone shouldn’t lose heart. Be confident. Our Star Network is really impressive. Otherwise, why would an honest person like the Holy Maiden keep praising it? Look, she has nothing good to say about the chaotic star paths.]
Indeed!
This analysis won the approval of many Star Network people, and it also led to a rapid increase in their goodwill towards Bai Fu.
If there were a poll now to see who the most popular person in the Star Network was, Bai Fu would definitely rank high.
That’s exactly what Bai Fu wanted.
Interview?
Promote herself!
High-quality idol Bai Fu will never collapse. Come and make an appointment for advertisements!
Fighting and killing is tiring and earns little money. It’s faster to earn money by filming a few advertisements.
Bai Fu wasn’t worried about being exposed as a fake.
What’s wrong with me, a simple country girl, saying that a big city like the Star Network is beautiful?
Bai Fu was happy, and the reporter interviewing her was also happy. It was only Manu urging them on, or they could have asked hundreds more questions.
“Is there anything else you want to say to everyone, Holy Maiden Bai Fu?”
Bai Fu cleared her throat and emotionally said, “I’ve heard all your compliments. What I want to say is that the victory of the Heavenly Lake Star war is not solely my achievement but belongs to the shared glory of millions of fighters, like General Manu, Sister Xiashi, and… others.”
As she spoke, Bai Fu suddenly paused and asked, “Can I use this interview to send a message to someone kind-hearted?”
The reporter nodded.
Bai Fu said, “I want to thank a hero who came with us to the Heavenly Lake Star. He gave me two S-level advancement knowledge in spiritual energy at a critical moment, allowing me to create prayer cards that can resist insect swarms. He is a good person, a good person who does good deeds without seeking recognition. If given the chance, I hope to thank him in person!”
Wow.
The reporters and onlookers present all widened their eyes. So there was such a thing! Two S-level advancement knowledge given away like that, and the giver remained anonymous. It was no wonder they were proud Star Network people!
The Star Network people watching the live broadcast were also delighted. No wonder Bai Fu had such a good impression of the Star Network.
The only ones who weren’t happy were the members of the Tower of Secrets watching the news.
Good person?
Isn’t that Holt and his subordinates?
Kill Holt and still talk like this in public, it’s too insulting!
“Let me deal with her.”
At this moment, Tessia stepped forward and applied to the head butler of the Tower of Secrets.
The head butler pondered for a moment and agreed to Tessia’s request. Although the Tower of Secrets suffered significant losses in the Sea Lion Galaxy System, it was worth noting that this operation also confirmed that their research on dissociative medication was very successful. By taking the dissociative medication, they successfully obtained the ability to communicate with the Dark Domain Bug Clan, laying a solid foundation for their return to the Initial Gateway.
“I’ll assign personnel to you. Go deal with Bai Fu, retrieve the prototype, and complete the tasks recorded in the documents.”
The head butler sent a document to Tessia, who promptly nodded, indicating that she would definitely complete the tasks.
Being assigned a task alone instead of working with others excited her. Thinking about arresting Bai Fu and Xiashi made her even more excited.
How would she handle Bai Fu and Xiashi then?
She definitely couldn’t kill them directly.
She had to retaliate properly, otherwise, it wouldn’t be fair to the scars Bai Fu and Xiashi left on her.
…
Jin Gu Star.
After leaving the circle of reporters, Bai Fu followed Manu to the administrative center of the Star Network capital star.
There, she and Xiashi and others received a grand reception from a group of members of the Star Network Joint Council. The Star Network intended to strengthen its relationship with the Star Treaty, so they made the reception very grand.
The banquet lasted until midnight. The next day, Bai Fu got up early and hurriedly met with representatives sent by the companies she had previously contacted.
Youlia and Xiashi also went along.
Xiashi was deeply moved when she heard that Bai Fu wanted to take on advertising to earn money to support her “hometown.”
To save the Source Star and debut as an idol, this was too cool!
She immediately proposed to help stabilize the scene to prevent Bai Fu from being cheated by unscrupulous merchants.
Youlia’s reason was simpler: a popular idol always needs a manager. Very well, let me, Youlia, be the manager!
Bai Fu’s negotiations with the companies went very smoothly. After all, it was her first time taking on advertisements, and she had put in a lot of effort selecting the right cooperation partners.
Certainly, she wouldn’t accept ads from underwear companies or those with questionable reputations.
After negotiating six ad contracts, she easily earned over 5 million credit points.
The price was a bit high. Hiring S-level superhumans for dangerous missions required that much money. As for hiring celebrities or idols for ads… anyway, Star Network stars and idols weren’t worth that much. These six companies set the contract at the maximum price partly because Bai Fu had boosted Star Network people’s goodwill immensely yesterday through her actions, and partly because she now belonged to the Star Treaty, with Xiashi personally overseeing it.
It wouldn’t make sense not to set the price higher.
After sending off the company representatives, Bai Fu specifically met with a representative of the Pan-Cosmic Commission Platform in the Sea Lion Galaxy System.
The Pan-Cosmic Commission Platform was a giant in the entire explored universe, although the actual controller’s strength was not yet Ultra-Class, he had a vast network. He maintained good relations with three major cosmic civilizations and most Ultra-Class superhumans.
Becoming the hostess of such a platform, even if it was just for a branch, was extremely beneficial for Bai Fu to hype her own fame.
The Pan-Cosmic Commission Platform wanted Bai Fu to be the hostess because of her identity.
A queen from the Dark Domain, who had become a top influencer in the Sea Lion Galaxy System within just two months of registering with the Pan-Cosmic Commission Platform.
This promotional effect was amazing!
Joining the Pan-Cosmic Commission Platform as a hunter, the next Bai Fu might be you!
Bai Fu chatted with the platform representative effortlessly.
Upon hearing that Bai Fu planned to activate the private armed company “Dark Moon Tide,” the platform representative Eibel eagerly expressed willingness for deeper collaboration, offering to help connect the Dark Moon Tide with clients. A private armed company composed of undead individuals would certainly attract many clients’ attention.
Both sides reached an agreement. Eibel paid Bai Fu 800,000 credit points, while Bai Fu helped him shoot a series of promotional videos.
“Great cooperation, Miss Bai Fu!”
“Great cooperation!”
Within a day, Bai Fu became a small rich lady with over 6 million credits.
With money, the next step was naturally shopping!
“Do you want to buy spiritual energy crystals?” Xiashi stopped Bai Fu.
Bai Fu nodded, “Why, is something wrong?”
Xiashi said, “Don’t go to the trading center. It’s too expensive, and the quality varies. Apply directly to the Star Treaty. For large quantities, low-purity spiritual energy crystals cost only 18,000 credit points each.”
“!”
Wow, 18,000 credit points, that’s 7,000 cheaper than buying from the trading center!
Saving 7,000 per crystal, 100 crystals saved 700,000 credit points. The value of joining the Star Treaty and relying on Xiashi was increasing!
Under Xiashi’s guidance, Bai Fu logged into the Star Treaty internal mall and purchased 200 low-purity spiritual energy crystals in one go. Then, she bought a large amount of raw materials for prayer cards, production lines for prayer cards, machinery manufacturing raw materials, and some special equipment.
For example, a virtual combat platform and a low-level AI. She planned to install these in her base, Ulysses, to serve players.
While waiting for the goods to be delivered, Bai Fu cooperated with the six companies she had signed contracts with to shoot advertisements, simultaneously boosting her reputation several times in Jin Gu Star.
On the fifth day, the goods were delivered from the Star Treaty headquarters to Jin Gu Star. Upon obtaining the spiritual energy crystals, Bai Fu immediately spent 30 crystals to upgrade her “Spiritual Construct” and “Apostle Will” to Level 2. This allowed her to control two spiritual constructs that could persistently exist and be upgraded.
The first spiritual construct was an armor, and the second was for weapons.
Following the model of the Dark Wand, Bai Fu created a brand-new spiritual construct. Then, she invested another 34 crystals to upgrade both “Spiritual Construct-Fu II” and “Spiritual Construct-Dark Wand” to Level 5.
Level 5 Fu II armor added +70 Strength and +112 Agility, with additional functions including color-changing (including transparency) and -5% physical damage reduction.
Level 5 Dark Wand could still switch between three forms freely, but the switching speed was faster. Active spiritual energy skills’ effects increased by 33%, and it provided an additional 20 Inspiration and 20 spiritual energy recovery per second.
These two spiritual constructs significantly improved Bai Fu’s capabilities.
“-5% physical damage, getting tougher.”
Bai Fu felt pleased.
With the spiritual construct version of the Dark Wand, the original Dark Wand became useless. She planned to use it as a prize—the “Brand New Dark Wand Used by Bai Fu”—and use it as a gimmick to exploit players when returning to Ulysses.
The methods, just like last time during the celebration on the Source Star, were old but effective. Besides, she had other tricks waiting for those players who had accumulated a lot of experience.
“Eat.”
Bai Fu handed the remaining spiritual energy crystals to Youlia.
Youlia didn’t hesitate. The stronger she was, the better she could help Bai Fu, making Bai Fu more reliant on her.
After eating 27 spiritual energy crystals, she stopped. She clearly felt a massive surge of heat flowing through her body, blocked by some obstacle. However, under the impact of the heat, the obstacle eventually collapsed.
Whoosh—
The heat surged, gushing out from the gap left by the fallen obstacle.
At this moment, Youlia felt she had surpassed a peak and reached a higher mountain.
She had advanced!
After staying at B-Level for several years, she finally entered a new world.
“Primary profession total level 51, 31 levels lower than me, but regardless of level or Star Ocean rating, Youlia has officially advanced to A-Level!”
Great!
Bai Fu was in high spirits.
Youlia’s improvement wasn’t just in level; her various skills also underwent upgrades, and she even learned a few new skills. Her strength had multiplied several times over, though she was still below Wei Ke in level, but in a fight, Wei Ke might not be her match.
Her awakening progress jumped from 1.4% to 8.1%.
“How do you feel?” Bai Fu asked.
Youlia replied, “I can’t digest more spiritual energy crystals for now. As for my current strength… why don’t you try it out yourself? Since your body has changed, how about I check yours, and you check mine?”
With that, she directly pulled Bai Fu into the laboratory.
Previously, when conducting experiments with Bai Fu, she never managed to see them through to the end. This time, she was confident and wanted to teach Bai Fu a lesson. She had drained all the water from the lab beforehand, hoping Bai Fu would beg for some water.
Bai Fu’s assessment was, “Bai Fu at the door talking nonsense—doesn’t know the depth.”
Level, stamina, combat skills, I have the advantage in all areas. What do you have to compete with me?
Sure enough, although Youlia was confident, she still ended up losing badly.
“Your strength has increased so much, yet you still haven’t mastered a quicker way to replenish mana?” Bai Fu curiously asked Youlia.
Youlia shook her head.
Actually, she had mastered it long ago and could replenish Bai Fu’s mana remotely. But she just didn’t want to, just for fun!
The next day, after bidding farewell to Manu and others, Bai Fu and Xiashi flew the spacecraft toward Ulyses Star.
She was already eager to exploit the players.
Without experience, she felt uneasy.
Besides exploiting players, she had many other things to do, such as having Youlia produce more medicine using the dissociative medication prototype, triggering mental mutations for herself, Youlia, Xiashi, and Xia Shi, and having Xiashi find professionals to locate other newbie planets for harvesting.
Oh, and she needed to prepare for advancing to Catastrophe Tier.
Catastrophe Tier was a very special tier. Even if she reached the required level and gathered enough advancement knowledge, completing the advancement was difficult. It was a life transformation, requiring reaching a certain life intensity standard to complete the advancement. In simpler terms, it required attributes surpassing a certain benchmark and completing special awakening tasks.
“From now on, I need to find ways to boost my Inspiration attribute. Special missions, special items, racial evolution…”
There were many paths, but none were easy.
Take it slow. There’s no point in rushing this.
She currently had two main quests related to Wei Ke and the Source Star. Completing them would likely yield substantial rewards.
First, Bai Fu had the commission platform promote the name of the Dark Moon Tide private armed company.
Leveraging her status as the hostess of the commission platform, the Dark Moon Tide quickly attracted a lot of attention.
When the spacecraft was about to reach Ulysses Star, she received a commission application.
[Commissioner: Blessed Sect]
Wait, isn’t this one of the three forces that want the True Essence Pillar?
When she first arrived at the Star Ocean, to avoid being pursued by these three forces, she had to run around a lot.
Bai Fu’s eyes narrowed slightly.
The Blessed Sect was a religious organization headquartered in the Sea Lion Galaxy System, worshiping spiritual energy. It was rumored to have a more powerful backing, but no one knew what that force was.
“Let’s meet and see. Let’s see if they are here because of the True Essence Pillar. If possible, maybe we can extract more information about the True Essence Pillar from them.”
PS: Put down the bowl and ask for votes with your teeth~
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