Ruan Shiqing went to the banquet, so the kids were naturally left at home.

The three little cubs had no idea of ​​the danger of this trip and were happily playing in the yard during closing time.

The little mermaid and the little dragon were soaking in the pool, and were trying hard to invite Nota to come down and play with them.

Nota changed back to his animal form, lying on a lounge chair beside the pool, combing his fur carefully, and coldly rejected the dragon cub's invitation.

Although the external injuries were healed by the treatment cabin, there were some injuries that the treatment cabin could not heal, such as the little fox's red fur becoming dry and dull due to long-term difficult life.

Nota didn't pay much attention to her appearance before, but since she moved into this house, she found that the little mermaid took good care of her hair and tail scales every day.

In the past, out of jealousy, she always thought the little mermaid was much uglier than her, but after actually meeting her, she had to admit that although the little mermaid had scars on his face, he was still beautiful. The ugly scars on his cheeks and neck not only did not make him look ugly, but instead gave him a touch of fragile beauty.

When something beautiful is destroyed, people will always feel pity unconsciously.

Even Nota herself, a little fox who was not particularly gentle and ladylike, always spoke softly subconsciously when talking to the little mermaid.

Nota believes that this may be the advantage brought by beautiful appearance.

As a race also known for its beauty, the little mermaid can be so beautiful that it inspires pity, and so can the little fox.

So the little fox began to carefully maintain his fur. Restoring the beautiful fur to be shiny and smooth is the first step to becoming beautiful!

Rejected by his sister, the little dragon rolled over in the water, splashing water.

He was very confused and said to the little mermaid: "Why does my sister think differently from me?"

Except for the night she woke up, her sister never called him brother again!

Very angry!

The little mermaid glanced at the little fox who was licking the dragon's fur earnestly, touched the dragon cub's head, and couldn't help but curl up the corners of her mouth.

In this family, only He Li looks the youngest, right?

The three cubs were playing in the yard, and the Xiong brothers were working on the first floor. Rong Heng, who was left unattended, watched for a while out of boredom and decided to go out for a walk.

He quietly slipped out of the kitchen, and after leaving the surveillance range of the protection system, he found a hidden corner and turned back into human form.

Now his injury has completely healed.

After the little fox's injuries were healed, Ruan Shiqing was overjoyed and let him and the artificial mermaid try the treatment cabin one by one.

Although the treatment cabin was expensive, it was very effective. There was no trace of injury on his body.

The artificial mermaid only healed the wound on his tail. The wounds that were uneven due to the peeling of scales were completely healed and became smooth and even had new scales grown. But the wounds on his cheeks and neck were special because they had been contaminated with an unknown liquid, so even the treatment cabin could not heal them.

The artificial mermaid was sad about this for a while.

But these little things are not what His Royal Highness the Crown Prince needs to worry about.

Rong Heng stretched his limbs, closed his eyes and felt the strength filling his body for a while before he chose a direction and walked towards Fita Manor.

——Fita Manor was where Ruan Shiqing attended the banquet.

The Alda Eagle has always been known for its insidiousness and cruelty. Rong Heng doesn't think that Marin has any good intentions in inviting Ruan Shiqing. Most likely, he covets the blaster he made.

He had to go and take a look to feel at ease.

***

This was an extremely extravagant banquet, but there were not many guests.

Apart from a few guests, most of the people walking around the venue were waiters serving and beautiful girls dressed in sexy and revealing clothes.

When Ruan Shiqing walked in, the lively atmosphere in the hall froze for a moment.

Everyone in the venue looked towards him with scrutiny in their eyes, as if this feast was just for him.

"Marin is not a native of B3024. It is said that he was a famous star pirate before. Later, he got into trouble with a big shot and fled from another planet to B3024 for refuge. The Fita Manor to which this banquet hall belongs is his property." 09 lowered his voice and told Ruan Shiqing the information he had collected.

On this planet, everything, from people to objects, is fragmented.

There are poor people at the bottom of the society who are so poor that they can only survive by rummaging through metal garbage, and there are local tyrants like Marlin who, even if they are on the wanted list, can still get away with it and enjoy life on a remote planet.

Ruan Shiqing walked past without looking around.

He had known for a long time that there would be no good banquet, so he naturally made sufficient preparations.

09 followed behind him, carrying the black password box, with his back straight.

A waiter came up to them, bowed slightly and said, "Mr. Ruan, please follow me. Mr. Ma Lin has been waiting for you for a long time."

The waiter was well-dressed and behaved very politely, but Ruan Shiqing noticed the taut muscles under his shirt and the old knots on his fingers and palms.

This is a characteristic of people who have been in contact with firearms for a long time.

"Thank you for leading the way." He followed the waiter silently.

Marin was indeed in the rest area, leaning against the sofa. On his left and on his right sat two beautiful Bis women holding wine glasses and wearing hot clothes. When they saw him coming, Marin patted their shoulders, and the two Bis women stood up and left.

"Mr. Ruan, I have heard of your name for a long time." Ma Lin stood up and stretched out his hand: "I finally see you today."

His attitude was unexpectedly friendly, but Ruan Shiqing did not take it lightly. He shook hands with him and sat down opposite him. He sipped his wine slowly, waiting for him to make a move.

"Mr. Ruan has become quite famous on Planet B3024 recently. Many people want to get to know you. In order to prevent others from getting there first, I specially organized this banquet."

As expected, Marin started the conversation first. He was of burly build, with a deep voice, and his words and actions had a kind of roughness that did not seem to match this gorgeous and exquisite banquet. However, it made it easier for people to ignore the sense of distance between them, and subconsciously thought that he was a generous and upright person.

But how could a desperado be so generous and honest?

Ruan Shiqing smiled politely: "You are flattering. I just opened an ordinary repair shop. Why would a big shot like you take notice of me?"

"Mr. Ruan is very humble." Ma Lin shook his head, beckoned the waiter, and said, "Open the video and show it to Mr. Ruan."

After saying that, he turned around and said to Ruan Shiqing, "Mr. Ruan, you haven't watched the preliminary round of the shuttle race yet, right? The shuttle racing car you modified, 'Gaia', has been very popular recently."

Ruan Shiqing knew this. After Luther qualified for the semi-finals, he sent him a text message, telling him that "Gaia" had an amazing performance in the shuttle race. After the race, many people approached him and asked where he had modified his racing car.

This is also the reason why Ruan Shiqing's repair shop business is getting better and better.

However, due to constant family matters, he was unable to find time to watch the preliminary rounds.

The waiter opened the virtual screen, and the lights in the entire banquet hall dimmed. The music gradually faded, and was replaced by the roar of the engine.

A black racing car roared past on the track. Even though the video has been processed and played in slow motion, one can still imagine its majestic presence as it sped across the track.

"The Titan 3782 engine, manufactured by the Lezer Company, is 25.5 feet long and has a maximum speed of 735 kilometers per hour. It was once an extremely popular engine model. But later it was gradually replaced by new, faster engines, and the Lezer Company that produced it has also declared bankruptcy. Even on Planet B3024, the Titan 3782 has been eliminated, and only the poor like Luther will buy it."

Marlin sighed with appreciation: "But it has gained new life in your hands."

He casually called up a string of data and displayed it on the virtual screen; "After the modification, the Titan 3782 has a maximum speed of 989 kilometers per hour, and an average speed of 873 kilometers per hour. The superior performance of 'Gaia' made Luther stand out in the preliminary round. Now he has gone from being an unpopular and ridiculed ancient human racer to a dark horse in this year's high-speed shuttle race."

“This is all thanks to Mr. Ruan.”

“No matter how good the performance of a racing car is, it must be fully controlled by the driver.”

Although Marin concealed it very well, his words still inadvertently revealed his contempt for ancient humans, or for the lower-class civilians. Ruan Shiqing frowned slightly: "If someone else were to drive Gaia, his performance might not be better than Luther's."

He discovered the day he went to test drive with Luther that Luther was bold and careful, and had quick reactions, and could almost be called a natural racer. His modification of Gaia made up for the natural shortcomings of ancient humans in terms of dynamic vision, which made Luther more capable of controlling Gaia. In his hands, Gaia could exert 120% of its advantages.

He didn't like Marin's statement that all of Luther's achievements were attributed to him alone.

Marin didn't notice his change of mood and continued: "But without your help, he would never have been able to advance so smoothly."

He suddenly changed the subject and said, "I wonder if I will have the honor to receive help from Mr. Ruan?"

What is supposed to come will eventually come.

Ruan Shiqing did not respond: "You are too polite. I am an ordinary person who can only repair things. How can I help you?"

"Mr. Ruan is too modest. Whether it's modifying Gaia or making your own blaster, your ability is admirable. But how can a small repair shop be worthy of your ability?"

Seeing that he didn't accept the challenge, Marin simply made his purpose clear: "You should have heard that the South District and the North District are about to merge. My power will expand and new trade routes will be opened in the future. Mr. Ruan is good at making firearms. Why don't you join me and work for me. You will be responsible for designing firearms and weapons, and I will set up the production line. Through the trade routes, the finished products will be sent out for sale in an endless stream. This will be a business with amazing profits."

No business is more profitable than that of an arms dealer.

Marin raised his hand and pointed to the luxurious banquet hall: "If you wish, everything here will be yours in the future."

It turns out that this luxurious banquet was deliberately prepared for this moment.

Ruan Shiqing found it a little funny. Although he tried his best to dress himself maturely, the age of this body could not deceive people. Marin probably really regarded him as a 17 or 18-year-old boy who had never seen the world.

The compliments are piled up one after another, and the people being deceived are so careless.

If we distill his flowery words, the core is just one thing: I am short of people, and you come and work for me.

Even in his original world, headhunters had to explain the salary and benefits before poaching people.

Marin, on the other hand, just drew a big cake saying “You’ll have a share of everything here in the future” and fooled people away.

What's more, with his abilities, he doesn't need to work for anyone. What he needs is not a boss, but a partner.

Ruan Shiqing's expression remained unchanged, but his tone became lighter: "I'm afraid I'll disappoint you. I currently have no plans to join any faction."

Marin's smile froze, his eyes sharpened, and he knocked heavily on the table: "I think my sincerity is sufficient. If Mr. Ruan is dissatisfied with anything, please feel free to raise it."

Ruan Shiqing smiled, swirled his glass and took a sip: "Maybe I should have made my words clearer."

He looked serious and gave Marin a meaningful look, his eyes revealing a depth that was not typical of a young man: "I agreed to the banquet to seek a partner, not to find a boss for myself."

“I only work for myself.”

These words were almost like a slap in Marin's face. They told Marin clearly that I knew what you were up to, but I was not ready to let you slaughter me.

Marin's expression changed again, and he finally showed his true colors: "Mr. Ruan, are you going to drink a toast and then drink a penalty?"

As the words fell, in the banquet hall, both the guests and the waiters moved closer to the lounge area and surrounded it.

Rong Heng hiding in the dark: ????

This bird looks ugly, but its thoughts are beautiful.

He suppressed the urge to rush out and beat someone up and waited for Ruan Shiqing's reaction.

He even started thinking about how he should rush out to save the situation if the boy couldn't handle it.

Does he remember me?

If I knocked down the bird and offered to cooperate, would he agree?

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince fell into deep thought.

However, Ruan Shiqing would not let himself fall behind. His politeness to Marin was just a natural courtesy and upbringing.

"I brought some things." He put down his glass and motioned 09, who was standing beside him, to put the metal code box on the table. He slowly entered the code and opened the box, revealing four blasters inside.

"Mr. Marin, you probably don't know its power yet?"

Marin sneered and glanced at the four guns with contempt: "I heard that you used it to scare off two low-level Bis people."

Of course he knew the power of this weapon. It was indeed quite powerful, but it was not as powerful as the latest model laser gun that he had bought at a high price.

As expected, he is still young and has never seen good things. He actually thinks that four guns can threaten him.

Marin clapped his hands, and the guests and waiters behind him put away their smiles, took out their new laser guns one by one, and aimed them at Ruan Shiqing.

"After seeing yours, you should also see mine. Mr. Ruan is proficient in firearms, so he should know him, right?" Marin smiled confidently.

Rong Heng in the dark also frowned.

But he still kept his composure in the end. He had known Ruan Shiqing for a long time and knew that he was never an arrogant person.

His eyes fell on 09. This little robot had always been responsible for taking care of the cubs and helping Ruan Shiqing with some work matters.

But after receiving the invitation, Ruan Shiqing and 09 stayed in the workshop for two days.

After coming out, 09 also went to the banquet together.

He didn't think that Ruan Shiqing brought 09 with him just to keep him company or to carry his suitcase.

There must be some other use.

Being pointed at by dozens of laser guns, Ruan Shiqing remained calm and slowly took out the blaster from the code box.

Following his movements, 09, who had been standing behind him, also moved. He took off his clothes, folded them carefully and put them aside, then asked, "Sir, is it my turn?"

Ruan Shiqing nodded, and at the same time, he quickly disassembled and reassembled the blaster.

Marin didn't know what he intended to do, so he waved his hand, signaling others not to act rashly, and watched leisurely.

Then he paid the price for underestimating his enemy.

09's mechanical body suddenly changed. His hands quickly transformed and reorganized into two blaster barrels. At the same time, four spider-like metal arms extended from his back, each equipped with a pair of miniature twin blasters and blaster boosters. His legs folded upwards from the knees, and two anti-gravity projectors extended from the knees.

With the help of the anti-gravity projectile, he leaped into the air, his electronic eyes switched to laser aiming, locking onto Marin's men, ready to strike.

All these changes happened in just five seconds.

Two single-barrel blaster cannons and four pairs of twin blaster cannons were mounted on the robots that had gained air superiority, and their firepower was surprisingly not inferior to that of Marin.

"So this robot is your reliance." Marin put away his contemptuous look, sat up straight, and had to change his plan: "For a capable person like Mr. Ruan, I am willing to make the biggest concession. How about we change the way of cooperation? Mr. Ruan only needs to provide weapon drawings, and I will be responsible for production and sales, and the profits will be 70% and 30%."

"I get seven and you get three?" Ruan Shiqing smiled.

Marin's eyes twitched: "Mr. Ruan, this joke is a bit too big."

Ruan Shiqing finally reassembled the blaster. He casually fiddled with the strange-shaped mechanical sphere and placed it on the table.

"I never joke." He said, and pressed his finger.

The mechanical sphere reassembled from four blasters released a shield, completely covering Ruan Shiqing.

The upper part of the sphere slowly rotated, and the flashing red light fell right on Marin's chest.

"You were wrong just now. 09 is not my reliance, this is it." Ruan Shiqing patted the mechanical sphere in front of him and explained slowly: "Four blasters can be assembled into a blaster bomb, which is powerful enough to turn two Fita manors into dust."

"Of course, I'm not here to die with you, so I installed a shield launcher for it." He pointed to the shield covering him.

Before the banquet, he prepared two plans. If Marin was sincere in cooperating, then this blaster bomb modified from a blaster would be the starting point of cooperation between the two parties; if Marin was not sincere enough, then the blaster bomb would be his trump card.

09 is just the first line of defense, and is also used to divert attention and delay time for him to assemble explosive bombs.

Marlin suddenly looked pale.

He was skeptical about Ruan Shiqing's words, but if he really had to take the risk, he neither had the courage nor the need to do so.

"Mr. Ruan holds a treasure in his hands. Only by cooperating with me can we maximize the benefits." It was obviously not a good idea to take action. Marin waved his hand and signaled his subordinates to retreat.

Ruan Shiqing also signaled 09 to come back, but he did not put away the explosive bomb: "So I came to the banquet today, but you obviously don't show the sincerity of cooperation."

"Fifty-fifty is the biggest concession I can make."

It was clearly his home court, but the initiative was in the hands of others. This made Marin furious, but he couldn't vent his anger and his face turned livid.

"Seventy-three is also my biggest concession."

Signaling 09 to pick up the explosive bomb, Ruan Shiqing did not want to talk more: "You should know how much profit there is. Production lines can be found everywhere. As long as the B3024 star is out, sales will not be a problem. But weapons research and development is not something that everyone can do," he tapped his temple: "I am the core."

If he follows his idea, it would be best to cooperate with the government or the military.

But now, one is that he is in urgent need of money, and the other is that he does not trust the military, or the government, of this world.

In his original world, the imperial system had been overthrown thousands of years ago, and democracy, freedom and equality were the ideals that everyone believed in. But in the Galaxy Empire, the people were divided into different classes based on race, and democracy, freedom and equality had long become a joke. According to the information he obtained from the holographic network, the internal struggles and insubordination of the empire were even more serious.

It is difficult for him to identify with and trust such a corrupt country.

So I had to find a way out on my own.

Marin knew that what Ruan Shiqing said was correct, but sometimes interests are not divided according to morality, but depend on who has the right to speak and who has the stronger fist.

However, he obviously couldn't do anything to Ruan Shiqing now, so he could only grit his teeth and say, "I need to think about it."

Ruan Shiqing expressed his understanding: "Is three days enough? I am in urgent need of money now. If you have no intention of cooperating, I can only seek other partners."

"That's enough." Marin gritted his teeth.

Ruan Shiqing was satisfied and left with 09.

Rong Heng, hiding in the dark, watched his back as he left, with surprise and admiration in his eyes.

Although he knew that the boy would not sit still and wait for death, this negotiation, in which he turned defeat into victory, was a beautiful victory.

Strong but not tough, he uses his advantages to the extreme.

The tip of his tongue licked his upper palate, and Rong Heng took a long while to look away, looking coldly at Marin.

As soon as the person left, Marin got very angry.

"I'll make him pay."

His subordinates all lowered their heads and closed their eyes, not daring to breathe.

Watching Marin's helpless rage coldly, Rong Heng thought of the powerful explosive bomb and the changes in 09's body, and his mouth curled up in contempt.

Dare to think about his things.

Marin is dead.