Chapter 1501 Eavesdropping (Second update)
"I'm happy, but the follow-up maintenance is also a headache. Since the current situation in the Federation is so pessimistic, can we still free up manpower to help?"
Su Mo asked worriedly.
"Don't worry, no matter how difficult it is, the Federation will spare enough manpower to help you, but"
Arles also frowned mid-sentence.
"If you have any difficulties or concerns, just ask."
"The Federation can only provide 1 million manpower now, and the high-end manpower is limited and may not be qualified to be the main repair force. I have consulted the corresponding experts about your fortress. The level is too high for the Federation's technological level."
Arles said to Su Mo.
"1 million manpower is enough. As for the technical aspects, you don't have to worry about it. I will find another way. You provide manpower, as long as it is competent for basic operations. By the way, are there any salary requirements?"
Su Mo was very satisfied with the result.
"There is no need for salary, the federation will pay for it."
"Isn't this appropriate?"
"You don't need to be polite. You have given the federation no less support. It's right to help you. If you want to repair such a big fortress, there are still a lot of money that need to be spent."
Arles waved his hand, telling Su Mo not to be polite anymore.
"Okay, then I won't say anything more."
Su Mo nodded and replied. To be honest, he was a little touched that the Federation still chose to help him in such a difficult situation.
"There is one more thing I want to tell you."
Arles' eyes suddenly became very solemn.
"You said."
Su Mo replied seriously.
"Due to the recent surge in anti-Ikaroa-sama sentiment, many people have resented the entire Star Ring City. As the Twelve Knights of the Royal Order, in their eyes you are Ikaroa's Lackeys and thugs, so be sure to pay attention to your safety. There have been frequent attacks on officials in Ring City recently.”
Arles reminded Su Mo seriously.
"Okay, I get it."
Su Mo felt like he was seeing a ghost in his heart. When he came back from a trip, he felt that the whole world had changed.
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More than an hour later.
Su Mo controlled the Crazy-Eyed Rainhawk to fly towards the Star Ring City.
He stretched and chatted with Xiaoqi.
"To be honest, sometimes I understand Ikaroya's intentions. But I don't quite understand Ikaroya's approach. She obviously only needs to be gentle and tactful to avoid many conflicts."
"In her eyes, that's your problem, okay? Why should she spoil you?"
The Creator Devourer spoke directly to Su Mo and was speechless.
"Forget it, stop talking and go find the old man."
"Why are you looking for the old man?"
"Of course we need to borrow a professional construction team. To repair such a large and top-level fortress, it would be strange if it could be restored well without a construction team with top-notch skills."
Su Mo's head was still very clear.
"Not too stupid."
The Creator Devourer replied in a low voice.
In the evening, Su Mo rushed to the door of the grocery store in a hurry.
As a result, he found that the door of the grocery store was closed.
"It's strange, the old man closed the door so early today?"
"It should be at home, he is basically in these two places."
The Creator Devourer said to Su Mo.
"Okay!"
Su Mo immediately walked towards the old man's house.
After a while, Su Mo came to the door of the old man's house.
The big men on guard chose to ignore Su Mo after seeing him.
Su Mo walked straight in and walked all the way inside.
The large mansion seemed particularly deserted, and not a single figure was seen.
"Why is there no one there? The old man must not be here."
Su Mo looked left and right and muttered to himself.
"Go to the study."
The Creator Devourer replied in a low voice.
"Yeah!"
Su Mo immediately quickened his pace to find the old man as soon as possible and get the matter done early.
Soon Su Mo came to the door of the study. There was a small crack in the study door and it was not completely closed. Su Mo could hear the familiar coughing sound through the door.
Ahem~
Su Mo's eyes lit up. Sure enough, the person was inside. Just when he was about to knock on the door, he suddenly heard Ikaroya's voice.
He was instantly startled, and his whole body froze in place.
He looked like he had seen a ghost, why was Ikaroa here? He quickly held his breath and listened carefully.
In the study room.
Ikaroa put her hands behind her back and stared at the old man with an indifferent expression.
"Speak directly, I don't have much time to waste."
"I know you have that slate in your hand. I want that slate. You can use the chips."
The old man said hoarsely.
"The information is quite good."
Ikaroa stared at the old man indifferently.
"Don't worry about this, just tell me the chips you want."
"You know what I want, I've said it before."
"I didn't find the stone slab you were looking for."
"Then what else is there to talk about?"
"The chips are replaceable. I can exchange them with you for the Shadow of the Calamity."
The old man stared at Ikaroa and offered his biggest chip.
"I don't want the Shadow of the Disaster, that thing is not heavy enough for me."
A strange light flashed in Ikaroa's eyes, and she refused without hesitation.
Su Mo outside the door was also very curious when he heard this. He couldn't help but ask the Creator Devourer.
"Xiao Shi, what is the Shadow of Natural Disaster?"
"That's a very powerful ancient legendary Star Destroyer!"
The Creator Devourer replied in a low voice.
"Is it better than the Nashen?"
"Humph, that's natural! In a one-on-one situation, as long as the commander is not cerebral palsy, the Nashen is definitely not its opponent. It is not comparable to the ancient legendary Star Destroyer that was promoted later!"
"Hiss~"
When Su Mo heard this, he couldn't help but take a breath. Ikaroya didn't care about such an awesome ship.
And what is the origin of the old man? He was actually willing to trade such a good ship for a stone slab.
"Stop talking about this now and listen to what is being said."
The Creator Devourer said solemnly.
"Okay!"
Su Mo immediately cheered up and listened carefully.
In the study room, when the old man saw that Ikaroya refused, he was silent for a while and said in a deep voice.
"In this case, then I don't have any bargaining chips to exchange with you!"
"No, you have enough chips."
Ikaroa replied coldly.
"What chips?"
The old man looked at Ikaroa in surprise.
"You can use the Su Mo you cultivated as a bargaining chip, give him to me, and I will give you the slate."
Ikaroa said coldly.
When Su Mo outside the door heard this, his expression was extremely exciting. He didn't expect that he had become a bargaining chip, and his heart couldn't help but lift.
The old man was silent for a long time, and finally he replied hoarsely.
"Although Su Mo is my apprentice, I also trained him. But he is an independent individual, not a commodity, so I will not use him as a bargaining chip in exchange."
After listening to the old man's words, Ikaroa said to him indifferently.
"In that case, there's nothing to talk about. Wait until you have enough leverage to talk to me."
"Okay!"
The old man replied in a low voice. (End of chapter)